Polio
Season 2 Ep 4: Epidemics
New Zealanders have battled Covid-19 for more than two years, but if you think it's the first time disease has knocked us around, well, this one's for you. Epidemics have long been part of our story.
…Could polio make a comeback?
Traces of poliovirus in New York's sewage system have health authorities concerned a recent case could be the tip of the iceberg. Audio
Polio making a come back?
It was once one of the world's most feared diseases but now for most of us polio is consigned to the history books, but unfortunately it appears to be making a comeback.
Dr Heather Battles is a… Audio
'It takes everything to overcome this fight' - Polio survivors urge whānau to get vaccinated
Two siblings from Kāwhia are urging their whānau to get vaccinated decades on since they both fought and survived polio.
People of Action: 100 years of the Rotary Club in New Zealand
Mana Tangata: People of Action by historian Dr Stephen Clarke sheds light on Rotary Club's stellar record of community service in New Zealand over the past century. Dr Clarke joins the show to discuss… Audio
Michael Baker: 'Staging the Olympics is a very bad idea'
Professor Michael Baker is back to look at a few different Covid-19 stories doing the rounds, including the prospect of an 'Olympic coronavirus' strain being created if the Games go ahead in Tokyo as… Audio
How the next pandemic could be engineered by terrorists
The next major pandemic could be inflicted by terrorists unleashing a bio-engineered virus on to the world, according to distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, Vivek Wadwha. He joins the show to… Audio
The race to find a Covid-19 vaccine
Dr Peter Salk works in epidemiology and shares his unique insight into how vaccines are developed and why there is reason for hope in the race to develop one for Covid-19. Audio
Niall Ferguson: 'Cold War II is happening now'
Renowned historian and author Niall Ferguson says the increasing toxicity between the US and China is a sure sign that we are living in Cold War II. And he thinks it's likely that things will continue… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He discusses the big international… Audio
Marmaduke Loke: a big step forward
US orthotic specialist Marmaduke Loke is fitting customised carbon fibre leg braces which are allowing polio survivors to walk properly for perhaps the first time in their lives. He tells Kathryn Ryan… Audio
Post-Polio
Last year just seven people in the entire world were diagnosed with polio. It's on track to join smallpox as one the second ever diseases we've managed to completely eradicate. Gordon Jackman is a… Audio
Post-Polio Predicament
Edith Morris contracted polio in the 1940's when she was 6 months old. Now, like 60% of people who have been affected by polio, Edith has Post-Polio Syndrome. Audio
The Big Birthday Bash - CCS Disability Action turns 80
CCS Disability action is taking the party to the people. This year it is holding 17th birthday celebrations across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation. Audio, Gallery
The Big Birthday Bash - CCS Disability Action turns 80
CCS Disability action is taking the party to the people. This year it is holding 17 Birthday celebrations across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the organisation. Founded in 1935 after… Audio
Polio In The Rest Of The World
Victoria University history and disability researcher Hilary Stace on polio and recent immunisation successes and failures offshore. Audio
Polio In New Zealand
Victoria University history and disability researcher Hilary Stace on polio and recent immunisation successes and failures. Audio
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles
Researchers turn faecal transplant into frozen poo capsule that can be taken orally, and the outbreak of a polio like disease in the US. Audio
Polio reappearing in conflict zones
Dr Bruce Aylward is the head of the World Health Organisation's polio eradication programme. As the Assistant Director-General for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration he brings together WHO's… Audio