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A recent report by Age Concern has revealed 59% of people aged 65 or older experience feelings of loneliness and social isolation, of which 30% experienced those feelings often or always. These results indicate what is being called a “loneliness epidemic”.

Producer Athena spoke to Joyce Cook Chair in Aging Well, and Professor at the University of Auckland, Ngaire Kerse, about how the loneliness epidemic among older people arose, the effects of loneliness and isolation, and potential ways to address the issue.

Featuring Isthmus'n That with Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Short Player thanks to Flying Out, and Ready Steady Learn with Phyllis Ohene-Agyei of the Liggins Institute thanks to Te Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland.

Hosted by PHILLIEE, this show features the Sound of Sydney with a modern twist on the music that started it all, expertly curated by Carlos Avilés. Tune in and ride the vibes.

~ Universal Harmony ~

Weaving gratitude into sound, nurturing the creative soul.

Producer and DJ Gene Rivers joins Rosetta for a kōrero about the new EP from La Coco INTO THE LIGHT - which fuses soul, gospel, and house/electronica, and boasts collaborations with the likes of Frank Booker and Nathan Haines!

Ngā mihi nui to The Tuning Fork xx

Playlist here, but use bandcamp / otherwise if you can :)

A team of scientists at the University of Auckland have recently received a $1 million grant to investigate the link between babies having low weight at birth, and developing heart problems later in life. The team will be using virtual models of the heart and placenta.

Producer Athena spoke to Associate Professor from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, at the University of Auckland, Alys Clark, who will co-lead the study alongside fellow academic, Jo James, about how the study will be conducted, and what the team hopes to achieve with its findings.

Jonny chats to Suri about the book recommendation of the week. The latest book from Ta-Nehisi Coates titled The Message. The book contains three interweaving essays that investigate how fictional and factual narrations distort and expose our realities.

Featuring Loose Reads with Suri and Fashun with Penelope Noir. Whakarongo mai nei. 

Penelope Noir chats with Jonny about the history of wetsuits and neoprene! 

Mikey Majestic Presents Oldies