Nights for Tuesday 29 March 2022

7:12 The economics of inflation 

Bryan is joined by economist Dr Brian Easton to discuss what inflation actually is. Brian will also be looking at how we talk about inflation, what our current position is in Aotearoa and try and work out what exactly is meant by "stag-flation". 

7:30 The Sampler

Tony Stamp takes on the experimental pop behemoth that is Spanish pop star Rosalía’s third album, a second helping of emotional indie rock from Christchurch’s Mousey, and a serving of exotica from 1960 by ‘the first of the hippies’, Eden Ahbez.

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: The Food Chain 

How powerful can a steaming pile of rotting food be?

One third of the world's food is lost or wasted, greenhouse emissions are warming our planet, and about a third of the world's soil is degraded. Composting our food waste can help with all of this. But does it make economic sense and does it deserve it's moniker 'black gold'?

9:07 Sci Fi/Sci Fact: Batman 

Isn't every belt a utility belt? 

In tonight's episode of Sci Fi/Sci Fact Canterbury University Physicist Rodrigo Martinez Gazoni investigates Batman franchise and the science behind the wide variety of gadgets featured in it. 

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.