Afternoons for Monday 30 May 2022

 

1:20 Looking at the microbiomes living in people's homes, a new study

Many of us may not want to think about the billions of micro-organisms that exist in our homes... but a new study by Campaign for Wool NZ and AgResearch is aiming to do just that.

The first of its kind study - will assess the microbiome within commonly found materials in the home, such as wool and polyester.

AgResearch senior scientist Dr Sonya Scott talks to Anna about why they're doing the study.

1.30 Why the Depp/Heard defamation trial captivated audiences

More than 500 million people streamed in to watch the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

While the jury deliberates its verdict, we talk to clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland at Victoria University of Wellington and Umbrella Wellbeing about why people are drawn in to these cases.

1.40 Otago woman builds solar powered vehicle

From 1993 gas guzzler to solar powered vehicle, Rosemary Penwarden has been driving around Otago in a self-converted electric car for the last 3 years.

1:45 Number one album

Today's number one album was a massive hit in 1983. True by Spandau Ballet was their third studio album released in March 83 and is credited with making them world wide stars.

2:10 Television Critic: Linda Burgess

Linda Burgess talks to Anna about the latest Masterchef NZ series, Hacks and Kid Sister.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Sydney based Brad Foster talks to Anna about what's been happening across the ditch and how their new PM has performed one week into the new job.

2:30 Expert feature: stain removal!

Today's expert is all about how you can avoid stains.

There's a simple trick that Peter Cheyne will share today. He's the Chair of the Jae cleaning group which has been cleaning carpets and upholstery professionally for the past 50 years.

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

3:10 Tanya Levin on leaving Hillsong

Tanya Levin was just 14 when her family joined a small Pentecostal church in the suburbs of Sydney that would become the megachurch Hillsong with branches in 30 countries. Celebrities like Justin Bieber and Chris Pratt attended services.  Founded by New Zealander Brian Houston and his dad, the megachurch's soaring popularity came crashing down  amid controversy about money and failing to report sexual abuse. Levin first alerted the public to some of  Hillsong's questionable activities in 2007. We'll talk to her about her podcast that talks to other former members about their experiences called Leaving Hillsong.

3:35 Voices

In this Voices episode: Andrew Beer talks to producer Justin Gregory about finding a new home, a new passion for local music.

3:45 The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Conor English