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Solving the World's Problems - the limit of speed limit chat
3:10 PM.Simon Wilson and Jesse discuss how can we have a better, more productive debate about road safety. Why does our starting point always seem to be getting everyone to drive faster? Audio
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History with Dr Grant Morris - NZ, Iran and the meat trade
2:35 PM.Historian Dr Grant Morris looks at New Zealand's relationship with Iran and the difficult balance between economics and politics. Audio
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Sporting History - Steve Williams, NZ's most famous golf caddy
2:30 PM.Steve Williams is widely regarded as one of the most successful caddies in golf history. He caddied for Tiger Woods for 12 years, winning 13 majors together. The pair parted ways in 2011. Now Steve… Read more Audio
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Podcast Critic - Conspiracyland and Rabbit Hole
2:10 PM.This week our podcast critic Tessa Guest and Jesse discuss Conspiracyland 2 and The Rabbit Hole. Conspiracyland 2 is where the BBC's Disinformation correspondent Marianna Spring investigates the rise… Read more Audio
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She Is Not Your Rehab - Children's Edition
1:45 PM.Following the success of their number one bestselling book She Is Not Your Rehab; founders of the global anti-domestic violence movement Matt and Sarah Brown are now turning their focus to the next… Read more Audio
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NZ scientists hoping to crack issue produce going to landfill
1:33 PM.New Zealand scientists say they have developed 'world first' technology which has the potential to solve a huge problem in our horticulture industry Sustainability venture 'Powered by plants' has… Read more Audio
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Fans react to Lorde's new album
1:25 PM.Tomorrow is a highly anticipated day in pop music - it's release day for Lorde's fourth album 'Virgin'. The promotion around the record has been huge. Events have been popping up all around the world… Read more Audio
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The Australian writer denied entry to the USA
1:08 PM.Alistair Kitchen has a warning for those planning travel to the United States. During a stopover in Los Angeles the Australian writer was pulled from the customs line, detained for 12 hours and… Read more Audio
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Our Changing World: Training our immune systems
While tuberculosis is not a major health issue in New Zealand, worldwide it remains the leading infectious disease killer.
The vaccine against tuberculosis, called BCG, was first developed in… Read more Audio
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Surely it's safe to go back in the water now?! JAWS turns 50
3:10 PM.For 50 years, the movie Jaws has kept us looking down for what might be beneath the waves when we go swimming. Carl Cottlieb is one of the screenwriters responsible for our discomfort. His friend… Read more Audio
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Bookmarks with composer John Psathas
2:35 PM.Ioannis (John) Psathas is one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed composers. He made a name for himself in 2004 by composing the music for the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics. From there accolades… Read more Audio
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Easy Eats with Kelly Gibney - Weeknight friendly lasagne
2:25 PM.Traditional lasagne can be time-consuming to make, but this one employs a few tricks to make it fast enough to cook after work. Kelly talks Jesse through a spiced lamb lasagne that is weeknight… Read more Audio
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Music Critic: Zac Arnold on The Beths and Frances Grass
2:07 PM.Our music critic Zac Arnold takes a look at the latest single from local indie rockers The Beths. It's called No Joy and is out today, as is the news that their new album "Straight Line Was a Lie"… Read more Audio
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Heading Off: Sinai Desert
1:50 PM.This week in our travel segment 'Heading Off', Jesse talks to modern-day nomad, Julie Paterson. Each year, Julie divides her time between New Zealand, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and wherever else… Read more Audio
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Dracula's Cabaret : A feast for audiences
1:37 PM."Thrill with excitement and scream with fear!" The man behind Dracula's Cabaret promises their latest show will scare and delight audiences. Luke Newman is a third generation Dracula, he told Jesse… Read more Audio
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A fear of urinating in public. Yes, it's a thing!
1:24 PM.After a lifetime of struggling with a shy bladder, the clinical term is "paruresis", filmmaker Steven Jackson set out to understand and confront his fear of urinating in public In his short film, he… Read more Audio
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Child to Parent Violence and Abuse - Breaking the stigma
1:17 PM.On average in New Zealand, Police respond to an episode of family violence every four minutes, and yet, it's estimated 67 percent of incidents go unreported. A new study is highlighting an… Read more Audio
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Auckland City FC draws with Boca Juniors
1:09 PM.Sports reporter Coen Lammers joins Jesse Mulligan from Nashville, TN, to discuss Auckland City FC's draw with Boca Junior; labelled as a 'historic embarrassment' by Argentine media. Audio
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The Pre-Panel
3:45 PM.Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
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Feature interview - Did Yoko Ono break up The Beatles?
3:10 PM.We know her name, but the story of Yoko Ono has been largely ignored or told only as a footnote in the story of John Lennon and The Beatles. Music journalist David Sheff was the last person to… Read more Audio
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Music feature - Billy Strings
2:30 PM.Billy Strings is an award winning American guitarist, singer, songwriter and bluegrass musician. After a pretty tough upbringing, Billy left home to try to get sober and focus on a music career. His… Read more Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
2:20 PM.Brad Foster talks us through how Australia has reacted to the crisis between Iran, Israel and the USA. An upcoming rugby tour of the British and Irish Lions and the news that ACDC will hit stages in… Read more Audio
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Book Critic - Historical Fiction for Tweens and Teens
2:10 PM.Catherine Ross, the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School, reviews a selection of books for teenage readers, focusing on a theme of historical fiction. Private Peaceful by Sir Micheal… Read more Audio
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Tech Tuesday with Tim Batt
1:45 PM.Tech expert Tim Batt talks to Jesse about the importance of passwords and gives some tips on how to stay secure online. Audio
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Miss Universe New Zealand Evolves
1:40 PM.Tonight, Skycity Theatre in Auckland will host the grand finale of Miss Universe New Zealand. The woman crowned Miss Universe NZ 2025 will go on to compete at the 74th Miss Universe competition, which… Read more Audio
