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10:30 AM.Kathryn speaks to US correspondent Simon Marks for an update on the latest news around President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election at the US election on November 5. Read more Audio

10:15 AM.For some people, flying involves abject terror. For others, it's pure joy. My guest is one for whom flying was the latter - but his latest book will surely be helpful for those who find it scary. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.The decision by Joe Biden to step out of the US presidential race this morning has left his Democratic Party with a conundrum: who should replace him?  Read more Audio

9:50 AM.Mideast correspondent Debora Patta joins Kathryn to talk about the drone strike by Israel on the Houthi-controlled Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen. Read more Audio

9:40 AM.The launch of a new audiobook platform in New Zealand is being seen as a boon for Kiwi authors and local bookstores. Read more Audio

9:35 AM.US President Joe Biden today announced he would quit his pursuit for a second term. Kathryn is joined by BBC US State Department correspondent Tom Bateman. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The RNZCGP says it is concerned that medicinal cannabis clinics are pursing commercial interests over the medical needs of patients.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Jeremy plays a hits set from George Benson, plus new releases from future superstar Chappell Roan and Cigarettes After Sex, plus an unearthed treasure from Kirsty MacColl. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Hakatere Huts residents have accepted an apology from the Ashburton District Council in the hopes of reaching a solution in their battle over bollards. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel published by Daunt Books Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Dr Juliet Gerrard has recently finished up after six years as the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. Read more Audio

9:45 AM. Elizabeth Beattie with news from Asia. Read more Audio

9:35 AM.New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment. Read more Audio

9:20 AM.The Funeral Directors' Association says council costs for burials and cremations are continuing to rise, and some smaller centres are experiencing very large increases. Read more Audio

9:15 AM.The Sport Integrity Commission opened its doors at the start of this month. Chief executive Rebecca Rolls, speaks to Kathryn. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Cycling New Zealand is criticised again over the way it selects high performance riders, and its approach to athlete rights and wellbeing. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Skywalkers (Netflix), a documentary that follows two Moscow daredevils and lovers who scale some of the world's tallest buildings. But will… Read more Audio

11:25 AM.Clinical and health psychologist Dr Toni Lindsay says anxiety is a bit like chocolate: a little bit is ok, but too much can make you spin out.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology commentator Juha Saarinen joins Kathryn to look at why an alternative to subsea internet cables is being considered by Western nations.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.It's three years since Westport's devastating floods which left a quarter of the town's homes red or yellow stickered. Ellen looks back and looks forward.  Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Phil Vine reviews The End and Everything Before It by Finegan Kruckemeyer published by Text Publishing Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Auckland neurologist Dr Ray Bose specialises in migraine and says some of the brain changes being identified can be reversed by medications targeting a key neurotransmitter in the brain.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Matthew Parris talks to Kathryn about Sir Keir Starmer's moves to stop local residents blocking housebuilding as Labour's first King's Speech approaches. Read more Audio