Afternoons RNZ Radio

When best-selling authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser first exposed the issues created by an industrialized food system in their documentary Food Inc, they didn't expect to do a sequel. But sixteen years later, they say Big Ag is creating even bigger economic, environmental and health issues. Food Inc 2 has journalist Eric Schlosser revealing the new dangers from food oligopolies. We'll talk to him about the new documentary and his piece in The Atlantic, Do We Really Want a Food Cartel?

Sam Parish, chef, author and mum of two young children shares her midweek meal inspiration which is easy to make and budget friendly.

Today Jemima talks to Jesse about The Rest is Entertainment and To Catch a Scorpion.

Today's Heading Off is with NZ Herald Travel Editor Stephanie Holmes. During her time she's been a few different styles of cruises in different parts of the world. 

The New Zealand comedy festival is up and running, a chance to showcase some of the best comedians from here and further afield. 

It's that cooler time of year when, for the carnivorous amongst us at least), enjoying a tasty roast meal seems pretty appealing.