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Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Murdoch

30 Jul 2025

The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the media landscape for a very long time. Folkenflik is also the author of a book called Murdoch's World: The Last of the… Audio

Wednesday 30 July 2025

 

1:15 Creating safe bars and nightlife venues

How can we make sure our bars and nightclubs are safe for us all?

What measures are in place so that patrons can feel comfortable and looked after?

Jesse talks to the Chief Executive of ResectED Aotearoa.

This is a headshot of Anita. She is in front of a green wall with a frame on it. It's not really possible to see what's in the frame because her head is in front of it. Anita has slightly over shoulder length black hair. She is wearing wire framed round glasses.

Photo: Supplied - RespectED Aotearoa

1:25 Doing it right: Regenerative tourism success story

The Ōkārito plant project, a business -led initiative in South Westland is becoming a national example of regenerative tourism in action.

Tourism operators, visitors, landowners, and volunteers are working together to restore native ecosystems by supplying plants native species for local landowners at no cost.

Chair of the project Aaron Smith spoke to Jesse.

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1:35 Making meals matter

Everybody Eats is a social restaurant concept.

It's three course meals are open to all: Lawyers, students, hospitality staff, the homeless, whomever. And all on a "pay what you can" basis.

Since starting in 2017 it's grown from a pop up to three restaurants, serving hundreds of people five nights a week.

Amidst declining revenues, they've launched a new project to help pay the bills - Meals That Matter.

WCC Sustainability Fund recipient Everybody Eats. Climate Action case study report

Photo: Billie Brook Photography

1:45 Heading Off: Canoeing down the Yukon

We love it when you get in touch with us with your stories and today's guest Kevin Searle did just that.

He sent through an abridged story of his Canadian canoe trip down the Yukon, and we needed to know more!

Two people sit in a red kayak on the Yukon river. They are both wearing lifejackets and hats. There is a forest on the bank behind them.

Photo: Kevin Searle

2:12 Music Critic: Ryan Davis and The Roadside Band

Music critic Dianne Swan shares the latest offering from Ryan Davis and The Roadside Band - New Threats from the Soul.

This is the solo release from Ryan Davis - front person and songwriter for the band State Champion and founder of Sophomore Lounge records.

Ryan Davis and the Roadside Band

Photo: Wall Street Journal

2:20 Easy Eats: Mushroom and Cashew Curry

Kelly Gibney joins Jesse to share her mushroom and cashew curry recipe.

She says mushrooms are a nutrition powerhouse and super versatile in the kitchen They take on flavour brilliantly and cook fast. For an extra protein boost, you could add some sliced tofu, along with the mushrooms in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serve with a dollop of plain yoghurt, steamed rice and warmed flatbreads.

Click here for the recipe

A cast iron frying pan filled with a rich red-brown curry of mushrooms, cashews and green beans, garnished with flatbreads, coriander and yoghurt.

Kelly Gibney's rich mushroom and cashew curry. Photo: Kelly Gibney

2:30 Bookmarks with the International Film Festival's Paolo Bertolin

Time for Bookmarks, when we sit down with a notable Kiwi and learn about their life and some of their favourite things. 

Paolo Bertolin is a writer, producer, film critic and programmer, who since last year has served as artistic director for the Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival. 

The festival officially opens in Auckland tomorrow.

New Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival artistic director Paolo Bertolin

New Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival artistic director Paolo Bertolin Photo: Andrejs Strokins

3:10 Feature interview: Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Rupert Murdoch

The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. 
NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the media landscape for a very long time.

Folkenflik is also the author of a book called Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. 

He discussed this clash of the titans with Jesse.

David Folkenflik

Photo: David Folkenflik

3:35 Stories from Our Changing World: Project Tongariro

In Our Changing World, we head to the Central North Island, where for over 40 years Project Tongariro has been supporting local conservation in and around Tongariro National Park. 

Claire Concannon tags along with Project Tongariro CEO Kiri Te Wano, local ecologist Nick Singers, and volunteer Shirley Potter - who is championing this project at the end of her road.

A woman in a bright blue polo shirt and a green flannel long-sleeve shirt sitting at the wheel of a buggy in front of trees and vegetation with a wooden sign. She is smiling at the camera.

Shirley Potter in an electric buggy at Oruatua Reserve. Photo: Kiri Te Wano

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

wallace chapman

Photo: wallace chapman