PODCAST · society
Smart Talk
by RNZ
A wide variety of conversations with expert guests recorded in front of audiences around Aotearoa.
Episodes
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"Fizziology is phun"
Ever wondered why the heart is associated with love, how it beats relentlessly without thought of mind, or why your physical fitness changes your resting heart rate? Understanding how the body works is "physiology" and Julian Paton is a passionate physiologist who insists "Fizziology is phun". Go...
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Exploring extraterrestrial life with Kathleen Campbell
Is there life out there beyond Earth? And why does it matter? Join former NASA researcher and University of Auckland astrobiologist Professor Kathleen Campbell. Is there life out there beyond Earth? And why does it matter? Join former NASA researcher and University of Auckland astrobiologist...
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Six tributes to the writer Katherine Mansfield
A hundred years after Katherine Mansfield died at the age of 34, six writers and performers share their personal connections to the New Zealand writer's life and legacy. A hundred years after Katherine Mansfield died at the age of 34, six writers and performers share their personal connections to...
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Monty Soutar on Kāwai - his bestselling novel about pre-colonial Māori life
To engage young people accustomed to visual storytelling, historian Monty Soutar wrote Kāwai: For Such a Time as This as if it were a movie. To engage young people accustomed to visual storytelling, historian Monty Soutar wrote Kāwai: For Such a Time as This as if it were a movie. In this 2023...
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Dr Que Mai Nguyen Phan on her latest novel about Vietnam, Dust Child
Dr Qu Mai Nguy n Phan's latest novel Dust Child sets out to subvert Hollywood movie stereotypes of Vietnamese women being subservient and passive. She talks to Paula Morris in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Dr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's latest novel Dust Child sets out to…
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Dame Gaylene Preston on a life making movies
Gaylene's Take is the autobiography of an influential director who created a style of cinema unlike that of male directors of her generation. Dame Gaylene Preston talks about her career at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Gaylene's Take is the autobiographical memoir of an influential director...
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Richard Fidler on Baghdad during Islam’s Golden Age
Richard Fidler speaks with Jack Tame about The Book of Roads and Kingdoms, bringing to life the dazzling cosmopolitan culture of Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Richard Fidler talk to Jack Tame in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland…
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The Morality of AI, with Toby Walsh
The world of AI has leapt into focus recently, fuelled by interest in ChatGPT. Prof. Toby Walsh talks to Toby Manhire about its future, in a highlight from the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Toby Walsh in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival There are approximately three...
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Three Booker Prizewinners on the Booker Ride
Three Booker Prize winners, Eleanor Catton, Bernardine Evaristo and Shehan Karunatilaka share their experience of being awarded the world's most esteemed literary prize with Karyn Hay at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Eleanor Catton, Bernardine Evaristo, Shehan Karunatilaka and Karyn…
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The USA writer Colson Whitehead talks to Kim Hill
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Colson Whitehead has written The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, and Harlem Shuffle. He talks to Kim Hill at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Colson Whitehead in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival In his novel John Henry…
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Louisa Lim on Hong Kong
In Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong, Louisa Lim captures the city's untold history, just as it is being erased from the official record. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Louisa Lim in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival In the opening...
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The UK writer William Sitwell discusses a life of writing about food
MasterChef UK judge and restaurant critic William Sitwell joins Richard Fidler for a conversation about a life in food.. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. William Sitwell is a British food and travel writer, MasterChef UK judge and restaurant critic for The Telegraph. Known as…
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Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi from the University of Canterbury examines racism and anti-racism
An analysis of racism from Dr Mahdis Azarmandi at the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 What do we mean when we say racism? And how do we fight and…
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Prof. Jack Heinemann from the University of Canterbury on the rise of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance has been creeping up for 70 years. Prof. Jack Heinemann, discusses how its doomsday scenario in this highlight of Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Jack Heinemann in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 The Doomsday clock...
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Assoc. Prof. Elsamari Botha explores the future of AI and ChatGPT in business
Assoc. Prof. Elsamari Botha looks at how AI, and language models like ChatGPT, have the potential to revolutionise the way businesses operate, at Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Elsamari Botha in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 AI, and...
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Kim Hill talks to five experts about food safety in Aotearoa/New Zealand
Is Science making our food safer? Kim Hill talks with a panel of experts at the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Hear Kim Hill chair this highlight of the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Is science helping or hindering...
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Prof. Ekant Veer from the University of Canterbury on the nature of online trolling
Professor of Marketing Ekant Veer argues that online 'trolling' need not be a form of bullying, but something playful which is also good for society. From Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Ekant Veer in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023…
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Cheryl Brown and Kathryn MacCallum explore the digital lives of young New Zealanders
Cheryl Brown and Kathryn MacCallum explore the digital landscapes that young people occupy today. A highlight of the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Cheryl Brown and Kathryn MacCallum in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar...
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Prof. Simon Kingham from the University of Canterbury explores what’s going on with transport in Aotearoa/NZ
What is going on with transport in Aotearoa? Prof. Simon Kingham explores what the evidence tells us about transport now and in the future, at Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Simon Kingham in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 There are as...
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The University of Canterbury glaciologist Heather Purdie explains why glaciers are a barometer of climate change.
Assoc. Prof. Heather Purdie explains why glaciers are the perfect barometer of climate change. A highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 series. Hear Heather Purdie in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 Are...
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The University of Canterbury economist Stephen Hickson talks about inflation
Economist Stephen Hickson explains how inflation rises, why it's bad for us and how we got rid of it. (A highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar series) Economist Stephen Hickson explains how inflation rises, why it's bad for us and how we got rid of it. (A highlight from…
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Nguyen Phan Que Mai: Vietnamese stories behind the war
Vietnamese author Dr Nguy n Phan Qu Mai's Dust Child tackles the difficult subject of Amerasian children, left behind when the American military fled after the Vietnam War. Vietnamese author Dr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's Dust Child tackles the difficult subject of Amerasian children, left behind when...
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Dame Fiona Kidman talks about reading in the 2022 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui
The 2022 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Panui features the eminent writer Dame Fiona Kidman talking about her life as a reader and writer. The eminent writer Dame Fiona Kidman gives this year's annual lecture for Read NZ Te Pou Muramura. Listen to Dame Fiona Kidman's lecture The heart of the matter Dame...
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Dr Melani Anae looks at what the Polynesian Panthers protest group achieved
Fifty years ago, the Polynesian Panthers Party led a revolution against what it argued was the rampant racism of 1970s Aotearoa. Dr Melani Anae explores its impact. Fifty years ago, the Polynesian Panthers Party led a revolution against what it argued was the rampant racism of 1970s Aotearoa. Dr...
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Auckland University astrophysicist Jan Eldridge explains how dying stars have created the building blocks for life on Earth
By looking to the stars we can understand where we came from and how we came to be. Dr Jan Eldridge explains how the different death throes of stars create what's needed for life. By looking to the stars we can understand where we came from and how we came to be. Dr Jan Eldridge explains how the...
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Law lecturer Dr Guy Fiti Sinclair analyses different theories about who rules the world
Conspiracists often claim that a shadowy cabal is in control of the world. But is it actually corporations? Nation states? Markets? Or no-one in particular? Dr Guy Fiti Sinclair explores the options. Conspiracists often claim that a shadowy cabal is in control of the world. But is it really...
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Dr Anna Brooks on the looming crisis of Long Covid
The term 'Long Covid' was coined in May 2020 but the virus became a pandemic before the most common post-viral condition was taken seriously. Dr Anna Brooks explores what we now know about it. The term 'Long Covid' was coined in May 2020 but the virus became a pandemic before the most common...
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Dr Angus Campbell on the pitfalls of design dominated by data
The perils of data-driven design are explored by Dr Angus Campbell. (A highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar talk series) Are you perpetually underwhelmed by the products you buy? According to design expert Angus Campbell, this is most probably because they are the result of...
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Dr Kiri Dell on what Māori and Pākehā need to consider in their te reo Māori journey
Dr Kiri Dell from Auckland University's Business School explores what Maori and Pakeha need to consider for the journey towards revitalisation of te reo Maori to become a reality. A highlight of the 2022 Raising the Bar season.. Dr Kiri Dell explores what Māori and Pākehā need to consider for the...
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Architectural lecturer Julie Stout explores how Auckland’s urban design could get better
Julie Stout describes how Auckland could connect in the future to the wairua and cultures that make up Tamaki Makaurau. One of the highlights of Auckland University's Raising the Bar 2022. Auckland City, oh what a pity On returning to Auckland in 2000, architect Julie Stout was dismayed to see…
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Assoc. Prof Peter Saxton on whether it’s possible to keep the supply of blood safe without excluding men who have sex with men
Community health expert Dr Peter Saxton explores the balancing act of keeping New Zealand's blood supply safe from infectious diseases while ensuring we have enough donors and can uphold our values as a progressive, inclusive nation. (A highlight from the University of Auckland's Raising the Bar...
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Why are the shelves bare? Prof. Tava Olsen looks at what’s going on with the world’s supply chains
What's with all the stockouts and empty shelves? Dr Tava Olsen from the University of Auckland Business School with a highlight of Raising the Bar 2022. What's with all the stockouts and empty shelves? Supply chain expert Dr Tava Olsen explores distribution logistics in this talk from Raising the...
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Charlotte Yates explores turning poetry into music at the 2021 Going West Literary Festival
Charlotte Yates explores the history of her series of musical collaborations between contemporary composers and the work of New Zealand's finest writers at the 2021 Going West Festival. Musician Charlotte Yates explores turning poetry into music at Auckland's 2021 Going West Festival. Yates has...
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Karlo Mila and Daren Kamali perform a rich selection of their poetry at the 2021 Going West Literary Festival
Tongan, Samoan and Palagi poet Karlo Mila reads from her book The Goddess Muscle and Fijian poet Daren Kamali performs his poetry and accompanies himself on traditional Fijian musical instruments. Performance poets Karlo Mila and Daren Kamali trade lines onstage at Auckland's Glen Eden Playhouse....
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A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa New Zealand discussed at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021
A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa New Zealand introduces three new literary voices exploring Asian experiences and identities in Aotearoa. A highlight of Verb Wellington 2021. Writers Rupa Maitra, Mikee Sto Domingo and Rose Lu join Chris Tse for a lively discussion at the Verb…
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Kyle Mewburn discusses her memoir Faking It at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021
Well-known children's author Kyle Mewburn talks with Jane Arthur about her life, which has recently changed radically. (A highlight from the 2021 Verb Readers and Writers Festival in Wellington) The experience of a particular trans life is vividly communicated in this highlight from the 2021 Verb...
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Clare Moleta discusses her novel Unsheltered at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021
Unsheltered is the riveting story of one mother's search for her child across a climate-ravaged continent in a dystopian future. Clare Moleta talks with Pip Adam about her inspirations. Unsheltered is the riveting story of one mother's search for her child across a climate-ravaged continent in a...
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Renée looks back on a life devoted to reading in the 2021 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui
In a personal address tracing a lifetime of reading, the renowned playwright Renée explores the power of literature, and its role in shaping her own professional and imaginative worlds. Although she grew up poor with a solo mother, the career of New Zealand playwright and author Renée seems,...
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Word of mouth is analysed by Marketing expert Assoc. Prof. Bodo Lang
Marketing expert Assoc. Prof. Bodo Lang explains what word of mouth is, why it works, and how much it can be trusted. And he reveals that whether it's online or face to face really matters. In an environment dominated by paid advertising, advertorial and social media influencers, true word of…
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DNA expert advocates mapping the genome of every child born in New Zealand – for their future health
How could DNA improve our health? Prof. Justin O'Connor advocates sequencing the genomes of all the 60,000 children born in NZ each year. A highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar series. How do we use DNA information to be healthier and live longer? The answer is simple, according to...
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Wine expert Ali Lowrey on what affects a wine’s composition – soil, weather and chemistry – but above all, climate change
Ali Lowrey talks about the future of winemaking in this highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Series. Ali Lowrey talks about the future of winemaking in this highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Series. Listen to the talk (Webinar available soon on the RTBHE...
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Brain disease researcher Dr Helen Murray on the risks of contact sports concussion
Dr Helen Murray explores the relationship between repetitive head injuries, contact sport and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a progressive brain disease that causes dementia. Dr Helen Murray explores the relationship between repetitive head injuries and dementia. (A highlight from...
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Assoc. Prof Matheson Russell on how democracies could become more, well, democratic
Assoc. Prof. Matheson Russell explores different models for democracy in action during an era of unprecedented polarisation. His focus? Sortition. A highlight of Raising the Bar Home Edition. Academic Matheson Russell explores different models for democracy in action. His focus? Sortition. (A...
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Prof Andrew Shelling on how genetic testing helps predict disease
Prof. Andrew Shelling sorts fact from fiction when it comes to 'blaming your genes,' and discusses the role of genetic testing in controlling common diseases. From Raising the Bar Home Edition. The ability of genetics to predict both human disease and behaviour is an exciting and constantly...
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Alison Jones on Being Pākehā at Word Christchurch 2021
What does it mean to be Pākehā today? Prof. Alison Jones from the University of Auckland talks to the University of Canterbury's Jeanette King in this highlight of WORD Christchurch 2021. Listen to Alison Jones in conversation with Jeanette King at Word Christchurch 2021 Highlights of the...
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Ngāi Tahu leader Tā Mark Solomon at Word Christchurch 2021
Mark Solomon, the former kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of Ngāi Tahu's governing council, speaks with Nic Lowe about leadership in this highlight of WORD Christchurch 2021. Listen to Tā (Sir) Mark Solomon in conversation with Nic Lowe at Word Christchurch 2021 In 1998, on the eve of Ngāi Tahu reaching...
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Two crime writers talk about their craft at Word Christchurch 2021
Two crime writers - Jacqueline Bublitz and Paul Cleave - discuss how they create memorable stories in this highlight of 2021's Word Christchurch festival. Listen to Jacqueline Bublitz and Paul Cleave in conversation with Jo Malcolm at Word Christchurch 2021 Highlights of the discussion Jo…
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Two experts talk about the climate crisis with Kim Hill at Word Christchurch 2021
At the time of the COP26 summit held in Glasgow, Kim Hill speaks with journalist Tom Doig and veteran scientist Dave Lowe about the climate crisis. A highlight of 2021 Word Christchurch. Kim Hill speaks with journalist Tom Doig and scientist Dave Lowe about the climate crisis. (A highlight of the...
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Five Adventurous Women discuss their very different lives at Word Christchurch 2021
Dr Hinemoa Elder, Kyle Mewburn, Anjum Rahman, Julie Zarifeh and Emily Writes explore very different aspects of courage and adventure in their lives. They talk with Jo Malcolm. Five women explore diverse perspectives on what it means to be adventurous. Dr Hinemoa Elder, Kyle Mewburn, Anjum Rahman,...
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Former Tampa refugee Abbas Nazari at Word Christchurch 2021
In 2001, the Norwegian freighter Tampa - crammed with more than 400 asylum-seekers rescued from a sinking fishing boat - was turned away from Australia. Abbas Nazari, aged seven, was onboard. In 2001, the Norwegian freighter Tampa - crammed with more than 400 asylum-seekers who'd been rescued…
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