Ben Thomas
Helen Clark - Ghosts of governments past
The sudden reappearance of Helen Clark in the news cycle in the last fortnight has raised some eyebrows and it also raises questions about what the role of former politicians in our public discourse… Audio
The internet is divided over seat reclining onboard flights.
The internet is divided over a video of a man repeatedly punching the back of a woman's reclined seat onboard a plane. She posted the video believing he was in the wrong, but the backlash is that she… Audio
New survey shows Kiwi men are more romantic than Kiwi women
To mark Valentine's Day psychologist Sara Chatwin joins the show to talk about a new survey which shows that New Zealand men are more romantic than New Zealand women. Audio
There are renewed calls for state funding of political parties
Director for Victoria University's Institute for Governance and Policy studies joins the discussion on talk of scrapping political party donations in favour of each party instead being publicly… Audio
Today in music history:what's your favourite love song
Today in music history, it's Valentine's Day - we look at the most romantic song ever written. Audio
How Australia does state funded youth radio
RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and become fully automated on an AM frequency to make way for a new youth radio station. We speak to Zanda Wilson in Australia about what happens… Audio
The government has given more money tackle homelessness
Community services manager for social services provider Lifewise, Peter Shimwell, joins the discussion on the government's plans to tackle homelessness and stop using motels as emergency housing. Audio
Another political poll shows a close race ahead
The latest political poll puts the National Party neck and neck with the Labour/Green party block. Both are sitting on 46 percent ahead of September's election. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Today in music history, it's Valentine's Day - we look at the most romantic song ever written. Director for Victoria University's Institute for Governance and Policy studies joins the discussion on… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
The latest political poll puts the National Party neck and neck with the Labour/Green party block. Both are sitting on 46 percent ahead of September's election. Community services manager for social… Audio
Question of the day for 14 February 2020
What the panellists Sally Wenley and Ben Thomas have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 14 February 2020
It's Valentines Day! Is it a capitalist nightmare equating love with money or is it just a nice thing? Robert Kelly investigates. Audio
Four day week lobbyist about the benefits of short working week
Four day working week advocate, Charlotte Lockhart, talks about how productivity is impacted by cutting down hours worked each week. Audio
Royals prepare to hammer out rules for Harry and Meghan
Royal family prepare for a big show down to hammer out the details Prince Harry and his wife's plans to step away from their roles. Audio
ASB Classic winner, Serena Williams donates her prize money
ASB Classic winner, Serena Williams, donates her prize money to the Australian bushfire fundraisers. Audio
International professor of law talks about Iran and the US
Otago University Professor Robert Patman talks about the developments in the situation with Iran and the U.S. Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and Ben Thomas (Part Two
The Panel discusses the state of politics in New Zealand for 2020. Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and Ben Thomas (Part One)
International professor of law talks about the situation with Iran and the US. ASB Classic winner, Serena Williams donates her prize money to Oz. Royals prepare to hammer out rules for Harry and… Audio
Stay in your lane
National's transport spokesperson Chris Bishop wants to make it mandatory for cyclists to use dedicated lanes if they are there. This is a part of a suite of transport ideas National announced today.
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