Sunday Morning for Sunday 5 September 2021

8:11 The next major pandemic will hit by 2080 at the latest 

A global pandemic comparable to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently enduring is likely to strike by 2080 -- but probably far sooner, according to newly published analysis. The study (Intensity and frequency of extreme novel epidemics) looked at the scale and frequency of disease outbreaks dating back to 1600, uncovering patterns that suggest the next pandemic will occur within the next 59 years -- which means anyone under the age of about 24 will probably have to live through another massive health disaster in their lifetime. Study co-author William Pan from Duke University explains. 

8:23 Could more have been done to prevent LynMall terror attack? 

Friday's terror attack at LynMall came after the 32-year-old Sri Lankan-born offender had been on the police radar for five years. The timeline involving this man -- who was shot dead by police -- during his 10 years in New Zealand and his brushes with the law and with the courts is long, and for most of us it's confusing. To try and sort through aspects of why this man was free to do what he did at LynMall, we're joined by Waikato University's Professor of International Law, Dr Alexander Gillespie.

8:37 The Weekend Panel with Chris Finlayson and Josie Pagani

Among other topics this morning, our panellists will be discussing this year's Father's Day, what the future of the pandemic will look like, our country's evident obsession with fast food, and the growing scenes of violence on our city streets.  

9:06 Mediawatch

Mediawatch looks at how the media reacted to another shocking act of terrorism at home. Also: political pressure for greater media scrutiny of the Government - especially on the touchy topic of vaccines - and why TVNZ’s boss is giving up the top job.

9:39 Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker

University of Otago epidemiologist and regular Sunday Morning guest Professor Michael Baker offered a grim reality check during the week when he suggested that New Zealanders do not fully understand how dire the situation is likely to become if the Government's elimination strategy fails. Indeed, there has even been a suggestion that lockdown, for Auckland at least, could remain in place until Christmas if the situation spirals out of control. Professor Baker is back to answer your Covid-19 questions and ours. Email sunday@rnz.co.nz or text 2101. 

10:06 Angela Scanlon: Making homeowners' wildest dreams a reality 

Irish presenter and broadcaster Angela Scanlon is the host of the hugely popular Your Home Made Perfect television show. Using cutting-edge virtual reality and visual effects, YHMP enables homeowners to see what their future home could look like, before it's built in real life. The third series is currently airing on New Zealand screens at the moment. The former stylist, journalist and Irish dancer joins the show to discuss her love of the show and the perils of social media. 

10:44 Charlotte Bellis: Taliban government inclusiveness "symbolic"  

New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis has been on the ground in Kabul this week as Afghanistan recorded its first official day under Taliban rule in nearly two decades amid unconfirmed reports of Taliban members going door to door executing people. It has also been reported that women and LGBT people are being targeted by the Taliban. Charlotte joins the show for an update on the situation there. 

11:05 Why you're paying too much for your printer ink

Printer ink is now regarded as the most expensive liquid in the world -- ahead of Champagne, Chanel No. 5 and even human blood -- but there is no reason for it to be so expensive. Indeed, replacement cartridges cost around 23 cents to make but often retail for around $60. It's an economic trend called the "razor and blades model", where an item -- in this case a printer -- is sold at below cost, but the complementary consumable products, such as ink cartridges, are sold at a disproportionate price in order to recoup the money. Tech correspondent Helen Baxter explains.  

11:17 My Current Song: Jaedyn Randell, 'Patupaiarehe'

Jaedyn Randell released her first single Patupaiarehe as a part of Māori Television's 'Waiata Nation,' a show where eight up-and-coming Māori artists take on the waiata reo Māori challenge. From a young age, the talented artist says she has battled with her identity as a fair skinned Māori, so she decided to turn her journey of self-discovery into a heartfelt waiata.

11:25 Jenny Lawson: Laughing in the face of mental illness 

New York Times bestselling author and Twitter sensation Jenny Lawson suffers from depression and anxiety - not to mention coming from a family with a history of dementia. But instead of hiding her struggles she has turned her pain and suffering into humour, and it's helping countless people along their own mental health journeys. Lawson, aka the Bloggess, joins the show to discuss her new book, Broken (in the best possible way) and how to get through a life blighted by anxiety and depression.