Afternoons for Monday 24 April 2023

 

1:15 New charitable organisation removing racist and hate tattoos

A new charitable organisation has been set-up to help eliminate racist and hate related tattoos.

The new Chance for Change programme will offer kiwis with these sort of tattoos free removal - potentially saving them tens of thousands of dollars and allowing them to make a fresh start.

CEO of Think Again Laser Clinic, Mike Anderson founded this initiative, he talks to Jesse.

1.25 The 'nocebo' affect, what is it?

You've heard the placebo effect, but what about the opposite...or "evil twin" as Dr Kate MacKrill calls is.

The nocebo effect is well documented and yet not as well known.

Dr MacKrill is a health psychologist and honourary research fellow at the University of Auckland. She talks to Jesse about the 'nocebo' effect.

1.35 NZ's longest serving indigenous forest researcher retires

New Zealand's longest serving indigenous forestry researcher is retiring just shy of 50 years in the field.

Scion scientist, Greg Steward was farewelled by dozens of current and former colleagues at a special function at Te Whare Nui o Tuteata this month to mark his retirement.

He started his career 49 years ago, after joining the New Zealand Forest Service as a trainee woodsman.

Greg talks to Jesse about his long career and the changes he's seen during his five decades in the role.

1:45 Feature album

2:10 Television Critic: Brooks Alexander

Brooks Alexander joins Jesse to talk about Beef on Netflix, Barry on Neon and Yellowjackets, also on Neon.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Brad Foster reports on the passing of Australian comedian Barry Humphries and discusses changes for long-time Kiwis living in Australia and wanting to become Australian citizens. He suggests a few questions Kiwis should be asked in their application and quizzes Jesse on them.

2:30 Expert: Indian cuisine with Sid Sahrawat

Today's expert is all about the culinary world of India.

There will be tips on how to make to the best roti, an explanation of differences between regional cuisine and what order on your next restaurant outing.

Sid Sahrawat - owner and executive chef of Cassia is with Jesse to talk through the incredible cuisine of the India.

If you have any questions for him, text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 Why mastery is better than being a master

Everyone is good at something. Some people are even masters;  Michaelangelo mastered art,  Serena Williams tennis.  But New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik says we overrate masters and underrate mastery. Away from the spotlight, people are doing the hard work to get better at something. Gopnik sets out to understand what it takes to master  new skills by trying everything from baking to boxing. He explains why it takes more than a certain number of hours and practice to get there, and how humility and patience and  small steps can lead to big achievement. His new book  is called "The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery".

3:35 Voices

In this episode of Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar  looks at a new music fund that will soon be available for artists that identify as Asian. 

3:45 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and David Slack