Afternoons for Tuesday 21 November 2023

 

1:15 Overseas insurers reconsidering cover for EVs

The lure of investing in an EV is starting making more financial sense for many motorists as the price of petrol keeps going up and congestion charges for Auckland drivers nearing reality.

But there's been some alarming research on the electric and hybrid vehicles around the world, with insurers reconsidering whether they will cover them due to the cost of repairs and the increased fire risk in lithium ion batters.

Kevin Norquay from Stuff who has been looking at the potential pit falls of EV ownership and what the overseas experiences could mean for us. Kevin speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Wharenui Harikoa near completion after 5000 balls of wool

In just over a week, artists Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole will unveil their masterpiece, three years in the making.

Their full-size woolen wharenui, called Wharenui Harikoa, has taken 5000 balls of wool to create.

The artwork will travel, but for now it is being assembled in Kirikiriroa Hamilton. Lissy speaks to Jesse from there.

1:25 Mixing Olympic qualification with movie star encounters, Logan Ulrich's story

It's been a big couple of years for rower Logan Ulrich.

The 23 year old graduated from the University of Washington - UW - and in September qualified for the Paris Olympics.

He was named alongside Ollie Maclean, Matt MacDonald and Tom Murray in the 2023 Elite Men's Coxless Four.

He also visited the set of George Clooney's upcoming film, The Boys in the Boat, which tells the dramatic story of a 1930s Olympic rowing team from UW.

Logan catches Jesse up on his busy past few years.

1:45 Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson

Today Dan talks to Jesse about Apple agreeing to improve texting between iPhones and Androids. He's also got a list of his favourite tech for Xmas gifts.

2:10 Book Critic: Claire Mabey

Today Claire talks to Jesse about Spoiled Fruit, The Vintner's Luck and The Observologist by Giselle Clarkson, the artist who creates our critter of week t-shirt art.

2:20 Update on Oz with Brad Foster

Brad Foster reports on an unlikely candidate for the top job at Optus following the CEO's resignation yesterday and, as we approach summer, how six young trainee lifesavers saved a family on the New South Wales South Coast. He also talks Schoolies and Australia's win in the Cricket World Cup.

2:30 Music feature: Jazz tours in Aotearoa in bygone days 

For today's music feature  we're zeroing in on a period when some of the biggest names in jazz history made their way onto our shores.

There are many highlights to talk about from these decades, and who better to talk about them with than Dr Aleisha Ward.

Aleisha is one of our most prominent jazz historians and a teaching fellow at the University of Auckland.

3:10 How comedy connects communities, Jesse David Fox's view

Comedy doesn't get the respect it deserves. Old school comedian Rodney Dangerfield built a career on disrespect and Vulture writer and  host of Good One: A Podcast About Jokes, Jesse David Fox is on a mission to put that right. He says comedy is now a cultural force and an art form. More than entertainment, comedy it connects people and influences politics. His new book traces the rise in the currency of laughter. It's called Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture-and the Magic That Makes It Work.

3:30 Spoken Feature: BBC Witness history

In 1985 some of the biggest names in fashion and music joined together for Fashion Aid. The actress Jane Seymour shares what it was like being rock star Freddie Mercury's bride.

3:45 The Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Pound