Author Interview
Louise Perry on sex, freedom, and responsibility
In her last book, she made the case that the sexual revolution sold women freedom but mostly ended up giving men more sex without responsibility. . Audio
John Boyne: overcoming trauma to be a better parent
Multi award-winning Irish author John Boyne is famed for the global phenomenon The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas, which sold more than 11 million copies. His latest is an interlinked quartet of novellas… Audio
Bookmarks with Annemarie Jutel
Author, former elite runner and now graphic novelist Annemarie Jutel is health professor and world leader in critical diagnosis at Victoria University of Wellington. Audio
Interesting insects from Aotearoa
There are thought to be about 20,000 insect species in New Zealand - with 90 per cent endemic meaning they're only found only here. Scientists reckon there are still more to be discovered. A new book… Audio
What if the Big Bang wasn’t the beginning?
We're joined by theoretical physicist Niayesh Afshordi-professor at the University of Waterloo and associate faculty at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics-and science communicator Phil… Audio
Grace Curtis: The Best is Yet to Come
It's often described as the silent killer - on average, about 500 New Zealanders die each year by suicide, more than in motor accidents and drownings combined. Audio
Digital Twin: Liann Zhang, Julie Chan is Dead
Psychological thriller writer Liann Zhang's debut novel Julie Chan is Dead satirises Instagram and Tiktok stars, social media, status and obsession. Audio
Health span versus life span - Dr Sharad Paul on 'biohacking our genes'
With his latest book, globally renowned skin cancer surgeon Dr Sharad Paul reflects on habits and tweaks that may just allow us to hack into genomics to optimize our performance.
The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves
Talk isn't cheap, it's powerful. The right conversation can build trust, foster belonging, and show people they matter. But as Harvard's Dr. Alison Wood Brooks has found, sometimes we're just not that… Audio
Can being a bit rude make your life easier?
German life coach Karin Kuschik explains why sometimes speaking bluntly could make us all happier. Audio
Feature interview: Rethinking medications
Breakthrough drugs are changing medicine, offering new hope in pill form. But the system meant to protect patients is under strain. The U.S. develops over 40% of new medications, and the FDA plays a… Audio
Bookmarks with Damien Wilkins
Time for Bookmarks now and Jesse's guest today is author Damien Wilkins, who is this year's winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Damien… Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Michelle Rahurahu
Award-winning author Michelle Rahurahu (Ngāti Rahurahu, Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whaoa) joined Emile Donovan to discuss her writing, upbringing and share her whakataukī this week. Audio
E kō, nō hea koe: Whanau, whakapapa and Mercury Plaza in debut poetry collection
Award-winning poet and filmmaker Matariki Bennett is celebrating her debut poetry collection E kō, nō hea koe. It's been three years in the making and the coming-of-age style collection pays homage to… Audio
Henry Alford: I Dream of Joni
In his latest book I Dream of Joni, author and journalist Henry Alford traverses Mitchell's life in 53 essays. Audio
Graci Kim
Award-winning author Graci Kim on her canceled U.S. book tour amid Trump-era bans—and how Korean resilience and Kiwi optimism made her a New York Times bestseller Video, Audio
How dictators are teaming up to undermine democracy
How today's dictators are forging powerful global alliances to weaken democracies from the inside out. Audio
Autocracy Inc: The dictators who work to keep each other in power
In her latest book Autocracy, Inc, Pulitzer-prize winning historian Anne Applebaum examines the power structures currently running the world. Audio
Catherine Chidgey: The Book of Guilt
Catherine Chidgey is one of New Zealand's best known and internationally critically acclaimed novelists. She has won pretty much every prize going. Her ninth novel The Book of Guilt is just out. Audio
Campbell Walker aka Struthless
Illustrator, best-selling author and mental health advocate Campbell Walker, better known as Struthless, has amassed over 50 million video views where he discusses mental health and creativity - and… Audio