Nights for Tuesday 25 May 2021

 

7:12 Who Will Replace Angela Merkel?

Nina Hall,  Assistant Professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University joins us from Bologna  Tonight she's focusing on German politics as election season slowly gains momentum there following the announcement of the German chancellor candidates.

7:30 The Sampler

Tony Stamp reviews a sonic 'waiting room' by UK soul artist Jorja Smith, the second album from Christchurch lo-fi pop genius Pickle Darling, and an EP that merges Guinean sensibilities with Swedish synths by Falle Nioke and sir Was. 

8:15 Pacific Waves

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Koroi Hawkins presents a daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.

8:30 Window on The World 

South Korea's economic development has been the envy of many nations: from war, famine and poverty to one of the richest countries on Earth, all within just a couple of generations. Seventy percent of the power generated in the country comes from fossil fuels and, compared to many rich nations, its commitment to renewables is small. Tonight's Climate Question:  Is South Korea a hero of economic growth or a climate villain? And should developing nations still look to the country as a model to follow? 

9:07 Smart Talk

The astrophysicist Dr Nicholas Rattenbury talks about how alien life might be discovered on alien worlds in this highlight from the 2021 season of Auckland University's popular Raising the Bar event.

10:17 Lately

Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.

11:07 Worlds of Music

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots. Tonight features an interview about bluesman Robert Johnson celebrating his musical legacy that went on that went on to shape the future of rock'n'roll. Born in May 1911, Johnson's entire output was recorded over a period of five days at two makeshift recording studios in Texas.