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Linda Clark and Michael Barnett on the impact of Covid-19 in NZ
Assuming it ends on schedule, New Zealand moved past the halfway point of the alert level 4 lockdown this week. Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett join the show to discuss this impact the… Audio
Inside the world of doomsday preppers
Dr. Bradley Garrett spent four years with people preparing for the end of the world while researching his new book, Bunker: Building for the End Times. He joins the show to discuss the experience and… Audio
Linda Clark & Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett are back again to offer their thoughts on New Zealand's response to the threat of Covid-19 and how the country is managing 10 days into the lockdown period.
…Coronavirus: Pharmac restricts access to hydroxychloroquine
A malaria drug touted by US President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against Covid-19 has been in high demand in New Zealand, leading Pharmac to put restrictions on its use.
The… Audio
Coronavirus: US death toll doubles in three days
The US death toll from coronavirus pandemic has almost doubled in the past three days.
There are 190 thousand confirmed cases in the United States, almost 4,000 people have died.
President Donald… Audio
Linda Clark and Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Today marks day four of New Zealand's nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. We're joined by commentators Linda Clark and Michael Barnett to see how they feel New Zealand is handling the situation. Audio
Covid-19: Governments pump money into economies
Governments worldwide are making cash injections to stave off the worst effects of the economic hit from attempts to contain Covid-19.
President Donald Trump wants to pump US$850 dollars into the US… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: How not to cover Covid-19
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the perils of both-sides journalism during the Covid-19 crisis, a weird on-air monologue from Kerre McIvor, and some slightly… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: How not to cover Covid-19
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the perils of both-sides journalism during the Covid-19 crisis, a weird on-air monologue from Kerre McIvor, and some slightly…
AudioTrump's handling of coronavirus, Biden up in the polls
USA correspondent Susan Davis looks at the response to Covid-19 in the US and whether Congress may have to pass an economic stimulus package as President Trump is criticised for his handling of the… Audio
US Correspondent: 'Presidency race picture troubling'
Elizabeth Warren quit the Democratic presidential race this week, leaving Joe Biden (77) and Bernie Sanders (78) as the last major contenders battling Donald Trump (73). Karen Kasler wonders when the… Audio
'Low likelihood' NZer spread Covid-19 to others - Health Minister
New Zealand still has just one confirmed case of the disease Covid-19.
The infected person -a New Zealander aged in their 60s - travelled from Iran via Bali on an Emirates flight to New Zealand on… Audio
US correspondent Karen Kassler on 'Super Tuesday'
There is another huge week ahead ahead in US politics, with 'Super Tuesday' -- where more than a third of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary votes will be cast -- looming as the star billing. US… Audio
My Current Song: Noah Slee - 'America'
Kiwi musician Noah Slee is back in the country and will be taking the stage at the Splore Festival later this morning. He joins the show to discuss his return and the inspiration behind his new single… Audio
Kate Murphy: You're Not Listening
Self-improvement guru Dale Carnegie always said listening was key to getting ahead in life. Journalist Kate Murphy takes a closer look at the art of listening in her new book, You're Not Listening:… Audio
William Gibson: Why our 'now' is getting shorter and shorter
William Gibson has imagined the near future more convincingly than anyone else for four decades now. His latest sci-fi thriller, Agency, is a book with both feet placed firmly in the future that will… Audio
GP warns another flu pandemic is a certainty
In the wake of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China, Edinburgh-based GP and writer Dr. Gavin Francis insists we are getting better and better at controlling these things, but he is adamant there will… Audio
Donald Trump's 'bonkers' week in US politics
It's been yet another big week in US politics, with Donald Trump capping things off with a rambling, vitriolic speech in the wake of his impeachment acquittal. US correspondent Karen Kasler has been… Audio
Donald Trump hints at changes to impeachment process
President Trump has hinted he will move to make impeachments harder to pursue in his first remarks since being acquitted of impeachment.
Speaking at a national prayer breakfast a short time ago Trump… Audio
Donald Trump has a plan to end Israel-Palestine conflict
President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced his plans to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
The announcement of the 'Middle East… Audio