Afternoons for Monday 12 December 2022

1:10 First Song: Aotearoa Sun 

For today's first song we have a Christmas track from a very talented singer- who just so happens to be just 12 years old!

The single, Aotearoa Sun was released on Friday, with artist Jaya hitting the stage of Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park at Auckland's Domain over the weekend.

Aotearoa Sun is an original Kiwi Christmas song, with a Summer feel. 

1.15 NZ's first rural telethon

This Thursday is New Zealand's first rural telethon called "The Big Feed".

It's been run by 'Meat the Need' Charity, that's M.E.A.T the Need, to connect farmers' produce with families that need it across New Zealand. 

They're calling for thousands of farmers across the country to donate some of what they produce.

1.25 Tūhura Otago Museum heads to Aitutaki

Science is flying from Aotearoa to the Cook Islands today. 

Tūhura Otago Museum are putting on The Aitutaki Science Expo on the outer island of Aitutaki this week. 

It's about connecting with people whose homes are being impacted by climate change, and engaging Pasifika children in science.

Jesse speaks to Emily Eastgate from the Science Engagment Co-ordinator Pasifika Otago Museum.

1.35 Our man in Saigon

Today we're revisiting the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

There's a hidden story about New Zealand's diplomatic withdrawal from Saigon as South Vietnam collapsed. 

Freelance journalist, Pete McKenzie has written a piece for North and South digging into New Zealand's evacuation from Saigon.

He tells Jesseabout the lies and ruses New Zealanders used to get people to safety.

1:45 Number 1 album: Album Bob Marley Uprising

2:10 Television Critic: Claire Chitham 

Claire Chitham speaks to Jesse about her top shows of 2022, such as Severance, The Offer, Pachinko and Ted Lasso.

Full List:

Severence - Apple 

Dopesick - Disney 

The Offer - TVNZ+ 

The Bear - Disney 

Pachinko - Apple 

Yellowstone - Neon

Ted Lasso - Apple 

Call My Agent - Netflix

Bad Sisters - Apple 

Wednesday - Netflix 

Atlanta - Neon 

2:20  Australian Correspondent Brad Foster

This week Brad Foster is in Tasmania.

He speaks to Jesse about the good and bad  happening in the environmental arena in Australia at the moment.

Plus, he talks about Australia’s largest folk festival and the show Neighbours getting a lifeline. 

2:30 Expert feature:

For today's expert feature we are going to talk about our national bird. 

Natalie Clark is a Senior Birdkeeper at Auckland Zoo and resident kiwi expert. 

She speaks to Jesse about all their different quirks that make this bird truly unique. 

3:10 Feature interview: The promise and potential problems of ChatGPT.  

 Artificial intelligence feels a little less artificial using a new chatbot called ChatGPT that can do everything from explain a medical diagnosis to writing what sounds like a heartfelt letter to Santa. Developed by OpenAI, founded by Elon Musk and other investors, ChatGPT responds to questions using machine learning and pre-programmed scripts. Tech watchers around the world are calling this a turning point in computing. We’ll talk to Professor of AI at UNSW Sydney Toby Walsh about the promise and the potential problems of ChatGPT.  

3:35 Voices

On Voices, Kadambari Raghukumar visits the Frida Kahlo and Diego Riviera show at the Auckland Art Gallery, to look at design and art through a slightly different lens.  

3:45 The Panel with Cas Carter and Stephen Jacobi