Afternoons for Monday 11 July 2022

1:15 Is the inflation in NZ because of profits? 

Are profits driving inflation in New Zealand?

Inflation has reached 8.3 percent in the US and 7.4 percent in Europe - some analysts have said that rising profits are to blame

Others says businesses are simply keeping up with rising costs themselves

Researcher and Policy Analyst at First Union, Edward Miller talks to Jesse.

1.25 'Bionic reading', a revelation for people who struggle with the written word

Have you ever finished reading a page and realised none of it sunk in?

Bionic Reading could be the solution.

Bionic Reading was invented by a Swiss typographic designer. It takes text and highlights the most concise parts of words, guiding the eyes through it faster and helping you comprehend what you're reading.

Professor of optometry and vision science Steven Dakin from Auckland University speaks to Jesse.

1.35 A new chapter and cooking book from Nici Wickes

Chef and beloved food writer Nici Wickes started her latest cookbook at the same time she began a new chapter in her life.

She talks to Jesse about the recipes and update on her life she's included in her book A Quiet Kitchen.

Her book is on book shelves today. 

1:45 Number 1 album

2:10 Television Critic: Linda Burgess

Today Linda Burgess talks about two television series based on books. She shares her thoughts on Life After Life and The Midwich Cuckoos. She's also got a few thoughts on the Spinoff documentary about Lynley Dodd.

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster 

Today Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about  Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon grand final last night and an announcement on flying the Aboriginal flag on the Harbour Bridge permanently.

2:30 Expert feature: Public speaking

As a nation we've traditionally idolised strong, silent types.

As a result some of us want to run for the hills when faced with public speaking.

Today's expert is chair of operations at Speech New Zealand Del Costello and she'll be helping us find ways to conquer our fear.

And if you have any questions for Del you're welcome to text us on 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

3:10 The passage to adulthood has changed

It used to be pretty easy to define adulthood in New Zealand. Your parents would throw you a 21st birthday party and give you a giant, tacky key to signify you were old enough to come and go from the house as you please. But the metrics for reaching adulthood are changing says  Emma Jacobs, a columnist for the Financial Times who writes about career and work. We'll talk to her about how this generation is putting off the hallmarks of adulthood; marriage, home ownership and commitment to a career and how economics are driving this change. 

3:35 Voices

On the Voices podcast episode - living fossils, paua, our marine taonga and how Nelson scientist Dr Norman Ragg's work could make a difference to how our fisheries and marine ecosystem cope with climate change and pollution from intensive agriculture.

3:45 The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and David Cormack