Best Mai Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 81: Beyond Demographics--The Power of Filene’s Member Segmentation Model 40:40

9M ago40:40

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You know their names, ages, incomes and balances…but does that tell you who your members are? Does it tell you their motivations? How about actionable insights for helping meet their needs in the way that works best for them? It's no surprise that people with similar demographics can exhibit vastly different consumer behaviors...But a couple of str…

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 80: Life Transitions and Financial Consequences 37:24

9M ago37:24

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"One transition I’m really interested in is the transition from incarceration to entry back into society. The criminal legal system has an enormous impact on peoples’ lives but it’s one that financial institutions don’t seem to think much about."We have a special discussion for our listeners today as we hand over the reigns to our Filene Fellow for…

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"Fizziology is phun" 42:33

1y ago42:33

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Ever wondered why the heart is associated with love, how it beats relentlessly without thought of mind, or why your physical fitness changes your resting heart rate? Understanding how the body works is "physiology" and Julian Paton is a passionate physiologist who insists "Fizziology is phun". Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…

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Exploring extraterrestrial life with Kathleen Campbell 39:10

1y ago39:10

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Is there life out there beyond Earth? And why does it matter? Join former NASA researcher and University of Auckland astrobiologist Professor Kathleen Campbell. Is there life out there beyond Earth? And why does it matter? Join former NASA researcher and University of Auckland astrobiologist Professor Kathleen Campbell as she explores the quest for…

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Six tributes to the writer Katherine Mansfield 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

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A hundred years after Katherine Mansfield died at the age of 34, six writers and performers share their personal connections to the New Zealand writer's life and legacy. A hundred years after Katherine Mansfield died at the age of 34, six writers and performers share their personal connections to the New Zealand writer's life and legacy. Listen to …

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Monty Soutar on Kāwai - his bestselling novel about pre-colonial Māori life 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

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To engage young people accustomed to visual storytelling, historian Monty Soutar wrote Kāwai: For Such a Time as This as if it were a movie. To engage young people accustomed to visual storytelling, historian Monty Soutar wrote Kāwai: For Such a Time as This as if it were a movie. In this 2023 Auckland Writers Festival event, he discusses the book …

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Dr Que Mai Nguyen Phan on her latest novel about Vietnam, Dust Child 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

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Dr Qu Mai Nguy n Phan's latest novel Dust Child sets out to subvert Hollywood movie stereotypes of Vietnamese women being subservient and passive. She talks to Paula Morris in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Dr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's latest novel Dust Child sets out to subvert Hollywood movie stereotypes of Vietnamese women bei…

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Dame Gaylene Preston on a life making movies 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

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Gaylene's Take is the autobiography of an influential director who created a style of cinema unlike that of male directors of her generation. Dame Gaylene Preston talks about her career at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Gaylene's Take is the autobiographical memoir of an influential director who created a style of cinema unlike that of male di…

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Richard Fidler on Baghdad during Islam’s Golden Age 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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Richard Fidler speaks with Jack Tame about The Book of Roads and Kingdoms, bringing to life the dazzling cosmopolitan culture of Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Richard Fidler talk to Jack Tame in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival The Book of Roads and Kingdoms brings to …

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The Morality of AI, with Toby Walsh 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

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The world of AI has leapt into focus recently, fuelled by interest in ChatGPT. Prof. Toby Walsh talks to Toby Manhire about its future, in a highlight from the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Toby Walsh in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival There are approximately three million robots working in factories around the world, an…

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Three Booker Prizewinners on the Booker Ride 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

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Three Booker Prize winners, Eleanor Catton, Bernardine Evaristo and Shehan Karunatilaka share their experience of being awarded the world's most esteemed literary prize with Karyn Hay at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Eleanor Catton, Bernardine Evaristo, Shehan Karunatilaka and Karyn Hay in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Fest…

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The USA writer Colson Whitehead talks to Kim Hill 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

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Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Colson Whitehead has written The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, and Harlem Shuffle. He talks to Kim Hill at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Colson Whitehead in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival In his novel John Henry Days, the author Colson Whitehead includes moments of hum…

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Louisa Lim on Hong Kong 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

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In Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong, Louisa Lim captures the city's untold history, just as it is being erased from the official record. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Louisa Lim in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival In the opening to Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hon…

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The UK writer William Sitwell discusses a life of writing about food 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

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MasterChef UK judge and restaurant critic William Sitwell joins Richard Fidler for a conversation about a life in food.. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. William Sitwell is a British food and travel writer, MasterChef UK judge and restaurant critic for The Telegraph. Known as much for his love of authentic cuisine as his witty, so…

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Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi from the University of Canterbury examines racism and anti-racism 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

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An analysis of racism from Dr Mahdis Azarmandi at the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 What do we mean when we say racism? And how do we fight and challenge it? Dr. Mahdis Azarmandi discusses why it's diffic…

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Prof. Jack Heinemann from the University of Canterbury on the rise of antibiotic resistance 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

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Antibiotic resistance has been creeping up for 70 years. Prof. Jack Heinemann, discusses how its doomsday scenario in this highlight of Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Jack Heinemann in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 The Doomsday clock of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has been set cl…

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Assoc. Prof. Elsamari Botha explores the future of AI and ChatGPT in business 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

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Assoc. Prof. Elsamari Botha looks at how AI, and language models like ChatGPT, have the potential to revolutionise the way businesses operate, at Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Elsamari Botha in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 AI, and language models like ChatGPT, are increasingly being …

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Kim Hill talks to five experts about food safety in Aotearoa/New Zealand 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

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Is Science making our food safer? Kim Hill talks with a panel of experts at the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Hear Kim Hill chair this highlight of the annual seminar of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre Is science helping or hindering the seemingly unending challenges with our modern fo…

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Prof. Ekant Veer from the University of Canterbury on the nature of online trolling 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

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Professor of Marketing Ekant Veer argues that online 'trolling' need not be a form of bullying, but something playful which is also good for society. From Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Ekant Veer in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 When we hear the word 'troll' or 'trolling' it usually c…

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Cheryl Brown and Kathryn MacCallum explore the digital lives of young New Zealanders 48:08

1+ y ago48:08

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Cheryl Brown and Kathryn MacCallum explore the digital landscapes that young people occupy today. A highlight of the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Cheryl Brown and Kathryn MacCallum in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 Digital tech dominates our world, from the …

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Prof. Simon Kingham from the University of Canterbury explores what’s going on with transport in Aotearoa/NZ 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

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What is going on with transport in Aotearoa? Prof. Simon Kingham explores what the evidence tells us about transport now and in the future, at Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Simon Kingham in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 There are as many questions about transport as there are question…

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The University of Canterbury glaciologist Heather Purdie explains why glaciers are a barometer of climate change. 41:21

2y ago41:21

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Assoc. Prof. Heather Purdie explains why glaciers are the perfect barometer of climate change. A highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 series. Hear Heather Purdie in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023 Are you still uncertain about climate change? Go and visi…

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The University of Canterbury economist Stephen Hickson talks about inflation 49:34

2y ago49:34

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Economist Stephen Hickson explains how inflation rises, why it's bad for us and how we got rid of it. (A highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar series) Economist Stephen Hickson explains how inflation rises, why it's bad for us and how we got rid of it. (A highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar series) …

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 79: On More Effective FinLit with Jean Chatzky 37:00

2y ago37:00

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Today’s episode is very special – we have a guest on that is well known in the financial world from a national media stage -- and we are unpacking everything about a new, highly valuable Filene member benefit offered through a new partnership between Filene and HerMoney.Jean Chatzky is a former financial editor of NBC’s TODAY Show, bestselling auth…

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Nguyen Phan Que Mai: Vietnamese stories behind the war 32:14

2y ago32:14

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Vietnamese author Dr Nguy n Phan Qu Mai's Dust Child tackles the difficult subject of Amerasian children, left behind when the American military fled after the Vietnam War. Vietnamese author Dr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's Dust Child tackles the difficult subject of Amerasian children, left behind when the American military fled after the Vietnam War. In …

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Filene Fill-In Ep 78: An Innovation POV in 2023 with MDC 49:13

2y ago49:13

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Sarah Lietz, Chief Experience Officer, MDC and Christie Kimbell, Chief Product Officer, Filene Research Institute provide insights and updates on what is happening in the most innovative pockets of the credit union and financial services space today and how growth-minded leaders can take advantage of innovative ideas to gain a new POV in 2023.In th…

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Dame Fiona Kidman talks about reading in the 2022 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui 37:20

2+ y ago37:20

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The 2022 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Panui features the eminent writer Dame Fiona Kidman talking about her life as a reader and writer. The eminent writer Dame Fiona Kidman gives this year's annual lecture for Read NZ Te Pou Muramura. Listen to Dame Fiona Kidman's lecture The heart of the matter Dame Kidman's talk spans her own personal reading journey…

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Dr Melani Anae looks at what the Polynesian Panthers protest group achieved 51:36

2+ y ago51:36

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Fifty years ago, the Polynesian Panthers Party led a revolution against what it argued was the rampant racism of 1970s Aotearoa. Dr Melani Anae explores its impact. Fifty years ago, the Polynesian Panthers Party led a revolution against what it argued was the rampant racism of 1970s Aotearoa. Dr Melani Anae explores the impact of the Panthers movem…

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Auckland University astrophysicist Jan Eldridge explains how dying stars have created the building blocks for life on Earth 44:35

2+ y ago44:35

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By looking to the stars we can understand where we came from and how we came to be. Dr Jan Eldridge explains how the different death throes of stars create what's needed for life. By looking to the stars we can understand where we came from and how we came to be. Dr Jan Eldridge explains how the different death throes of stars create what's needed …

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Law lecturer Dr Guy Fiti Sinclair analyses different theories about who rules the world 45:57

2+ y ago45:57

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Conspiracists often claim that a shadowy cabal is in control of the world. But is it actually corporations? Nation states? Markets? Or no-one in particular? Dr Guy Fiti Sinclair explores the options. Conspiracists often claim that a shadowy cabal is in control of the world. But is it really corporations? Nation states? Markets? Or no-one in particu…

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Dr Anna Brooks on the looming crisis of Long Covid 49:29

2+ y ago49:29

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The term 'Long Covid' was coined in May 2020 but the virus became a pandemic before the most common post-viral condition was taken seriously. Dr Anna Brooks explores what we now know about it. The term 'Long Covid' was coined in May 2020 but the virus became a pandemic before the most common post-viral condition - (ME/CFS) - was taken seriously. So…

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Dr Angus Campbell on the pitfalls of design dominated by data 34:44

2+ y ago34:44

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The perils of data-driven design are explored by Dr Angus Campbell. (A highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar talk series) Are you perpetually underwhelmed by the products you buy? According to design expert Angus Campbell, this is most probably because they are the result of data-driven design. This trend has dampened creativity and le…

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Dr Kiri Dell on what Māori and Pākehā need to consider in their te reo Māori journey 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

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Dr Kiri Dell from Auckland University's Business School explores what Maori and Pakeha need to consider for the journey towards revitalisation of te reo Maori to become a reality. A highlight of the 2022 Raising the Bar season.. Dr Kiri Dell explores what Māori and Pākehā need to consider for the revitalisation of te reo Maori to become a reality. …

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Architectural lecturer Julie Stout explores how Auckland’s urban design could get better 40:10

2+ y ago40:10

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Julie Stout describes how Auckland could connect in the future to the wairua and cultures that make up Tamaki Makaurau. One of the highlights of Auckland University's Raising the Bar 2022. Auckland City, oh what a pity On returning to Auckland in 2000, architect Julie Stout was dismayed to see what an unloved, shabby place our central city had beco…

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Assoc. Prof Peter Saxton on whether it’s possible to keep the supply of blood safe without excluding men who have sex with men 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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Community health expert Dr Peter Saxton explores the balancing act of keeping New Zealand's blood supply safe from infectious diseases while ensuring we have enough donors and can uphold our values as a progressive, inclusive nation. (A highlight from the University of Auckland's Raising the Bar series) Community health expert Dr Peter Saxton explo…

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Why are the shelves bare? Prof. Tava Olsen looks at what’s going on with the world’s supply chains 49:32

2+ y ago49:32

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What's with all the stockouts and empty shelves? Dr Tava Olsen from the University of Auckland Business School with a highlight of Raising the Bar 2022. What's with all the stockouts and empty shelves? Supply chain expert Dr Tava Olsen explores distribution logistics in this talk from Raising the Bar 2022. Global disruptions mean we are talking abo…

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Charlotte Yates explores turning poetry into music at the 2021 Going West Literary Festival 51:58

2+ y ago51:58

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Charlotte Yates explores the history of her series of musical collaborations between contemporary composers and the work of New Zealand's finest writers at the 2021 Going West Festival. Musician Charlotte Yates explores turning poetry into music at Auckland's 2021 Going West Festival. Yates has devoted albums to fine New Zealand writers such as Jam…

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Karlo Mila and Daren Kamali perform a rich selection of their poetry at the 2021 Going West Literary Festival 33:42

2+ y ago33:42

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Tongan, Samoan and Palagi poet Karlo Mila reads from her book The Goddess Muscle and Fijian poet Daren Kamali performs his poetry and accompanies himself on traditional Fijian musical instruments. Performance poets Karlo Mila and Daren Kamali trade lines onstage at Auckland's Glen Eden Playhouse. (A highlight from the 2021 Going West Writers Festiv…

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A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa New Zealand discussed at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021 39:57

2+ y ago39:57

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A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa New Zealand introduces three new literary voices exploring Asian experiences and identities in Aotearoa. A highlight of Verb Wellington 2021. Writers Rupa Maitra, Mikee Sto Domingo and Rose Lu join Chris Tse for a lively discussion at the Verb Wellington 2021 Festival. They discuss stereotypes, Shortland…

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 77: Financial Well-Being with Michelle Christie 29:21

2+ y ago29:21

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Today’s conversation is about Financial Well Being… well actually to be more specific, financial well being for all.For a substantial portion of households, day-to-day financial struggles remain profound in the face of persistent financial fragility and inequity. According to the Financial Health Network’s U.S. Financial Health Pulse, 2 out of 3 Am…

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Kyle Mewburn discusses her memoir Faking It at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

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Well-known children's author Kyle Mewburn talks with Jane Arthur about her life, which has recently changed radically. (A highlight from the 2021 Verb Readers and Writers Festival in Wellington) The experience of a particular trans life is vividly communicated in this highlight from the 2021 Verb Readers and Writers Festival in Wellington. Well-kno…

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Clare Moleta discusses her novel Unsheltered at the Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2021 44:16

3y ago44:16

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Unsheltered is the riveting story of one mother's search for her child across a climate-ravaged continent in a dystopian future. Clare Moleta talks with Pip Adam about her inspirations. Unsheltered is the riveting story of one mother's search for her child across a climate-ravaged continent in a dystopian future. Clare Moleta talks with Pip Adam ab…

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 76: Bank Dora and Ecosystems of Innovation 41:45

3y ago41:45

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Today’s conversation is about innovation. I know, right. Innovation this, innovation that, everyone is saying the word innovation so much, it's like the center square on a corporate jargon bingo card. But here’s the thing: Jeffrey Robinson, Fellow for Filene’s Center of Excellence for Innovation and Incubation tells credit unions “If we don’t innov…

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Renée looks back on a life devoted to reading in the 2021 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui 43:06

3y ago43:06

43:06

In a personal address tracing a lifetime of reading, the renowned playwright Renée explores the power of literature, and its role in shaping her own professional and imaginative worlds. Although she grew up poor with a solo mother, the career of New Zealand playwright and author Renée seems, in retrospect, to have been pre-determined. Why? B…

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Word of mouth is analysed by Marketing expert Assoc. Prof. Bodo Lang 50:38

3y ago50:38

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Marketing expert Assoc. Prof. Bodo Lang explains what word of mouth is, why it works, and how much it can be trusted. And he reveals that whether it's online or face to face really matters. In an environment dominated by paid advertising, advertorial and social media influencers, true word of mouth recommendations remain powerful. Marketing expert …

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DNA expert advocates mapping the genome of every child born in New Zealand – for their future health 46:48

3y ago46:48

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How could DNA improve our health? Prof. Justin O'Connor advocates sequencing the genomes of all the 60,000 children born in NZ each year. A highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar series. How do we use DNA information to be healthier and live longer? The answer is simple, according to Professor Justin M. O'Sullivan from the Liggins Insti…

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Wine expert Ali Lowrey on what affects a wine’s composition – soil, weather and chemistry – but above all, climate change 39:19

3y ago39:19

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Ali Lowrey talks about the future of winemaking in this highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Series. Ali Lowrey talks about the future of winemaking in this highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Series. Listen to the talk (Webinar available soon on the RTBHE website) Edited highlights from the discussion As we m…

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Brain disease researcher Dr Helen Murray on the risks of contact sports concussion 48:52

3y ago48:52

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Dr Helen Murray explores the relationship between repetitive head injuries, contact sport and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a progressive brain disease that causes dementia. Dr Helen Murray explores the relationship between repetitive head injuries and dementia. (A highlight from Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Edition) Listen…

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Elsa Nguyen on paying homage to the Vietnamese American experience 21:28

3y ago21:28

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Today's episode is shared in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. This time around, we're paying homage to the Vietnamese experience. Through the stories of everyday folks, like you and I, we're aiming to educate our communities on what it truly means to be an Asian immigrant to the United States. And, through the voi…

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Assoc. Prof Matheson Russell on how democracies could become more, well, democratic 52:00

3y ago52:00

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Assoc. Prof. Matheson Russell explores different models for democracy in action during an era of unprecedented polarisation. His focus? Sortition. A highlight of Raising the Bar Home Edition. Academic Matheson Russell explores different models for democracy in action. His focus? Sortition. (A highlight from Auckland University's Raising the Bar Hom…

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