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Emily Wilson is the first woman to translate The Odyssey into English. Emily is passionate about making Homer and the Classics accessible to everyone, and she wears her love for them on her sleeve, almost literally!
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 6
Emily Wilson's new book Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea is published by Profile/Allen & Unwin.
In this episode:
(02:48) The art of translation: revisiting The Odyssey
(08:58) The Odyssey’s relevance today
(12:08) Misinterpretations
(14:57) Classics in modern society
(21:01) Christopher Nolan's adaptation
(26:50) Understanding Homer
(34:38) Sappho and the ambiguity of desire
(39:14) Was Helen of Troy a victim or a villain?
(48:31) Tattoos
(52:25) The challenges of translation
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 6
Emily Wilson's new book Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea is published by Profile/Allen & Unwin.
In this episode:
(02:48) The art of translation: revisiting The Odyssey
(08:58) The Odyssey’s relevance today
(12:08) Misinterpretations
(14:57) Classics in modern society
(21:01) Christopher Nolan's adaptation
(26:50) Understanding Homer
(34:38) Sappho and the ambiguity of desire
(39:14) Was Helen of Troy a victim or a villain?
(48:31) Tattoos
(52:25) The challenges of translation
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
49 Minuten
Richard Dawkins is in conversation with Kim Hill. Half a century after The Selfish Gene the controversial evolutionary biologist reflects on his theories and argues AI could already be conscious. Richard Dawkins is appearing in Auckland on November 20, 2026, at the Aotea Centre and in Wellington on November 23, 2026, at the Michael Fowler Centre.
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode: (03:00) Understanding genes and altruism
(11:08) The rise of AI, its impact on society
(15:08) Is AI a new form of life?
(28:27) The Frightening Possibilities of Genetic Advances
(30:39) The role of religion and our need for belief systems: the impact of 'The God Delusion'
(35:35) The beauty of science and nature
(37:29) Gender, biology, and language
(45:59) Conservation success stories
(46:49) The future of extinct species revival
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode: (03:00) Understanding genes and altruism
(11:08) The rise of AI, its impact on society
(15:08) Is AI a new form of life?
(28:27) The Frightening Possibilities of Genetic Advances
(30:39) The role of religion and our need for belief systems: the impact of 'The God Delusion'
(35:35) The beauty of science and nature
(37:29) Gender, biology, and language
(45:59) Conservation success stories
(46:49) The future of extinct species revival
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
1 Stunde 4 Minuten
Professor of Chinese Studies Kerry Brown is in conversation with Kim Hill, explaining why, although Taiwan is a geopolitical powder keg, doing nothing about the conflict it could spark is the best approach.
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode: (00:00) Taiwan: a geopolitical powder keg
(15:13) Historical context to democracy in Taiwan
(33:54) Identity and cultural heritage
(46:26) Global implications
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode: (00:00) Taiwan: a geopolitical powder keg
(15:13) Historical context to democracy in Taiwan
(33:54) Identity and cultural heritage
(46:26) Global implications
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
44 Minuten
Rory Cormac knows a lot about deliberately spreading propaganda for political gain. The professor of international relations specialises in the study of covert action and secret statecraft. He speaks to Kim Hill about his latest book Fakers.
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 3
Professor Rory Cormac is the author of Fakers: A Top-Secret Tale of Phantoms and Forgeries on the Disinformation Front Line
In this episode: (00:00) Introduction to Professor Rory Cormac
(02:53) The role of the Information Research Department
(09:00) Covert operations in Africa
(12:10) The characters behind the IRD
(15:08) Fake news agencies and journalistic integrity
(18:05) Mission creep post-WWII
(20:55) The Indonesian genocide and propaganda
(24:02) Soviet tactics and modern parallels
(26:58) The challenge of disinformation today
(32:47) The future of truth in a “post-truth” world
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 3
Professor Rory Cormac is the author of Fakers: A Top-Secret Tale of Phantoms and Forgeries on the Disinformation Front Line
In this episode: (00:00) Introduction to Professor Rory Cormac
(02:53) The role of the Information Research Department
(09:00) Covert operations in Africa
(12:10) The characters behind the IRD
(15:08) Fake news agencies and journalistic integrity
(18:05) Mission creep post-WWII
(20:55) The Indonesian genocide and propaganda
(24:02) Soviet tactics and modern parallels
(26:58) The challenge of disinformation today
(32:47) The future of truth in a “post-truth” world
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
50 Minuten
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner talks with Kim Hill about being shot and left for dead by Islamist gunmen, adapting to life in a wheelchair and writing truthy fiction.
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 2
Frank Gardner is the author of the memoir Blood and Sand
In this episode: (00:00) Frank Gardner's Journey: From Adventure to Adversity
(07:18) Reflections on journalism in the Middle East
(17:16) The Arab Spring: Hopes and disillusionment
(23:25) Optimism amidst challenges
(26:01) Fiction and possible future scenarios
(27:49) The threat of Russia and NATO's response
(30:54) Frank’s brush with intelligence and espionage
(37:59) Reflections on life after trauma
(49:10) Frank’s family heritage and historical connections
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on YouTube or TVNZ+.
Season 2 Episode 2
Frank Gardner is the author of the memoir Blood and Sand
In this episode: (00:00) Frank Gardner's Journey: From Adventure to Adversity
(07:18) Reflections on journalism in the Middle East
(17:16) The Arab Spring: Hopes and disillusionment
(23:25) Optimism amidst challenges
(26:01) Fiction and possible future scenarios
(27:49) The threat of Russia and NATO's response
(30:54) Frank’s brush with intelligence and espionage
(37:59) Reflections on life after trauma
(49:10) Frank’s family heritage and historical connections
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Kim Hill is back asking questions in her inimitable style. She has
conversations with guests from around the world about topics that
spark her interest and will do the same for you.
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