Features

Donald Trump has created a mafia-like state in the United States, says journalist and anthropologist Sarah Kendzior, and the institutional response has been entirely ineffective. Audio

Voices - A military coup in Mali has brought back memories of an Aucklander's time there as a student protester calling for democracy. He talked to RNZ about his experiences and the significance of this new upheaval. Audio

On this week's show Mark Rogers celebrates the birthday of Leonard Cohen with an hour long special. As well as Cohen classics, catch versions of his songs from Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, the Handsome Family and Roberta Flack. Audio

The Detail - MPI has slapped a temporary ban on live animal exports after the sinking of the Gulf Livestock 1. There are demands they cease all together but banning them completely is not that simple. Audio

Literary Festivals are back - but not as we knew them, and that's working out just fine, the directors of the Verb and Word festivals told Standing Room Only. Audio

Climate change and a combination of other factors are driving unprecedented fires in the west of the US, an American wildfire expert says. Audio

Much to our chagrin, the memories we hold on to most are the ones that are highly charged -- which means the brain often stores scary or traumatic experiences over happy ones, says psychologist Natalie Dattilo. Audio

A virtual K-Pop group has taken the number one spot on the Billboard charts this week, as the gaming industry flexes its influence over global culture. Video, Audio

Tenor Amitai Pati talks about making his Parisian debut earlier this year, his upcoming NZ Opera performances and giving a recital with Emma Pearson in Wellington. Audio

James Hutton from Eastbourne's Marmalade Delicatessen shares the secret for his delicious dahl. Audio

A new book shines a light on a previously untold history, that of homosexual New Zealand soldiers serving during World War II, Drawing on the correspondence of three men Harold Robinson, Ralph Dyer and Douglas Morison. Audio, Gallery

Back in May, Kiwi-born Welsh poet Tomos Roberts captured the imagination of millions around the world with his poetry video The Great Realisation. It's now been turned into an illustrated book  Audio

Ex-All Black Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so Sunday Morning caught up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his daily mental health plan. Audio

Mediawatch - Divisions have arisen from a deal allowing Sky TV to screen school-age sports, with critics claiming it commodifies them. But First XV rugby has been on Sky for years. Mediawatch asks, what's the problem? Audio

Some simple ventilation and filtering measures, combined with strategies such as mask wearing, will reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission in confined spaces, a scientist says. Audio

A group of international yachties stuck at the Whangārei marina have put together a recipe book which doubles as a guidebook to their current hometown. Audio

Water, light, dreams and myths are favourite themes of French composer Claude Debussy. Make your own playlist from recordings by RNZ Concert.

Drawing on his own life experiences, Arli Liberman has composed an intensely moving soundtrack to Sam Kelly's new film Savage. Audio

Nick Bollinger discusses the quietly instructive narratives of Bill Callahan; songs of lost innocence from The Flaming Lips; and the history-steeped rock'n'roll of Chuck Prophet. Audio

French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie drew high praise for his performance of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto with the NZSO. It's a 'Settling the Score' favourite and you can download your own copy for a limited time.

The acclaimed Māori musician talks to Charlotte Ryan about te reo and the NZ music industry. Video, Audio

Some of New Zealand's top sports men and women are investing in their well-being and mental strength by exercising their minds, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.

A virtual K-Pop group has taken the number one spot on the Billboard charts this week, as the gaming industry flexes its influence over global culture. Video, Audio

London filmmaker and runner Gez Medinger had coronavirus six months ago and hasn't yet recovered.