Afternoons

 

1:15 How much plastic are we inhaling every day?

Auckland University scientists have researched how much plastic we could be inhaling, especially indoors where we spend most of our time.

Dr Joel Rindelaub and Dr Gordon Miskelly tested the air in two chemistry labs for microplastics that are small enough to be inhaled.

Dr Rindelaub explained the results to Jesse.

1:25 Kiwi skipping her way to the World Champs

Sacha Willetts is a competitive skipper and in July she'll become the first New Zealander to compete at the World Jump Rope Championships in Japan.

The 40-year-old content manager from Thames will be up against jumpers about half her age - but she told Jesse her real goal is to spread the word and encourage others to take up the sport.

1:35 Golden Bay Visitor Centre closes its doors

For decades, the Golden Bay Visitor Centre has helped tourists explore the area, make bookings, and share tips on top local spots.

But next month the centre, which is also home to Kiwibank services, will close its doors as it struggles to make ends meet.

Cheryl Elsey is the Chair of the Golden Bay Promotions Association, which has run the centre for 41 years. She told Jesse what the closure will mean for the area.

1:45 Heading Off: South America

Once a week Jesse takes us to a different part of the country or wider world hearing travel stories, tips, and history. 

Today he speaks to RNZ's Agnes McCormack who recently travelled to South America. 

2:12 Music Critic: Sarah Thomson

Our music critic for this week, Sarah, talks about some new tracks. She discusses music by kiwi acts Phoebe Rings and Em.

2:20 Easy Eats: Creamy Leeks, Mushrooms and Butter Beans

Kelly Gibney serves up a rich and creamy dish that is deeply comforting and absolutely perfect on cooler nights.

Get the recipe here

2:30 Bookmarks with Tim Saunders

Author and poet Tim Saunders keeps a beef and sheep farm that's been in his family for five generations. He's recently made a foray into children's books with 'Tractor Has a Wobbly Wheel'.

3:10 Feature interview 

There’s a global shortage of ADHD medication, making it hard for some Kiwis to access drugs that are commonly used to manage symptoms like inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. ADHD care typically combines medication, behavioral therapy, and educational support.  But top researchers worry that current treatments don’t match the latest science. Paul Tough is a journalist who focuses on education and child development. He explores new research that challenges how we diagnose and talk about ADHD. His recent New York Times Magazine article asks: have we been thinking about ADHD all wrong? He talked to Jesse about it.

3:35 Our Changing World

Ellen Rykers visits a state-of-the-art fire lab at Canterbury University, where researchers set things on fire to study how they burn. 

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.