Jesse Mulligan

Former National MP and speaker of the house Lockwood Smith joins us today. But we're not talking politics, despite that being the story of the day. We're talking about the kids quiz shows he hosted… Audio

Cas looks back at the massive appeal of Avril Lavigne in the early 2000s and pop punk scene that emerged at a similar time. Audio

Today we continue our journey through your memories of radio in Aotearoa. Some incredible stories have come through to us from our listeners. Today's a real look back in time, to a time when the radio… Audio

Simon Bridges speaks to meda about allegations from Judith Collins Audio

Dr Shane Reti announces himself as interim leader of the National Party Audio

As you may have heard, there has been a major and very public fallout in the National Party.  Audio

Writer Kathryn Jezer Morton tells us about her research that shows just how much 'mominfluencers' shape expectations about motherhood. Audio

Our Bookmarks guest is director, actor, writer, and co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, Chye-Ling Huang. She talks to Jesse about books, music, movies and more. Audio

We head to Tairawhiti, Gisborne, where Jill White has a very personal radio memory to share with us. Audio

Justine Murray reviews the 'Operator' podcast, which is about the 1-900 'hotlines' craze in the states in the early 1990s.  Audio

Jonny Love - local legend in the small community of Whāngārā - tells us about his change of heart to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Audio

One New Zealand retailer, Trade Aid, is saying no to Black Friday. Chief executive Geoff White tells Jesse why. Audio

We know the name Jack the Ripper, and the legends about his crimes. But the lack of empathy or even interest the lives of the women he killed more than 130 years ago is an indictment of us and our… Audio

Across the 1960s and 70s Mavin Gaye made some of the most enduring music and was one of soul's true superstars.  Audio

Claire reviews Nicky Pellegrino's latest, To Italy, With Love, Lynda Hallinan's, The Joy of Gardening and The Fortnight in September by R C Sherriff. Audio

Dr Hannah Korrel tells us how to navigate potential conflict over Christmas when family gathers.  Audio

If you have an American in your whānau you may have heard a bit about Thanksgiving this week.  Audio

A new programme at Duke of Edinburgh New Zealand is putting young people to the test trying to build more sustainable futures.  Audio

The government is being urged to take action over a 'tsunami of demand' for dialysis by increasing kidney transplant rates. Audio