Jesse Mulligan

Ilana Cheiban has managed to figure out how to use wool to make traditional reins called Mecates. She talks to Jesse about how she's developed her craft.  Audio

An American billionaire was visiting New Zealand in March with a group of friends and had an unplanned extended stay, want to give back. Gabe Newell and his mates now want to show their appreciation. 

Indepth reporter Susan Strongman's revealed that a so-called bleach water, claiming to be an alternative cancer therapy is still for sale. She talks to Jesse about her long piece talking to doctors… Audio

The New Zealand Initiative has written a report recommending ways to open our borders sooner.,Report author, Dr Eric Crampton, talks to Jesse about their ideas. Audio

Electric Indie band The Naked and Famous are releasing their latest album today. It's called Recover and features 15 new tracks. Today Alisa Xayalith joins the show from LA introduce the album and… Audio

Shannon LaNier is the sixth great-grandson of Jefferson through his relationship with a slave woman. He gives us his perspective on America's reckoning with racism and the controversy over statues to… Audio

Our Bookmarks guest today is a former classmate of Barack Obama's, an associate Professor of American History and an Abraham Lincoln enthusiast, Peter Field. Audio

Lead Investigator of the Good Nights Canterbury and Autism Sleep project Dr Laurie McLay explains to Jesse what inroads they have made for families dealing with ASD children's sleeping problems. Audio

Thomas Nash of the New Zealand Alternative think tank talks to Jesse about ensuring the Northern Explorer is back in operation. Audio

Some of the country's largest retailers have signed up to a campaign launched today, NZ Retailers Against Racism Pledge.  Z Energy's Gerri Ward explains who's signed up and what it means. Audio

For today's First Song Josh Dominikovich from the Same Name Confusion talks about their upcoming nationwide tour and release of their single ESP (Telepathy). Audio

How damaging for our health are processed snacks like Twisties and Doritos? Chemist and science communicator George Zaidan has been crunching the data on crunchy treats for his book Ingredients: The… Audio

Music critic Simon Sweetman takes a look at the long musical career of Sir Paul McCartney - from his time with The Beatles, Wings and his long solo career. Audio

The band formerly known as The Dixie Chicks has a new name and a new album, the first in 14 years. One of The Chicks, Emily Strayer, talks to Jesse about Gaslighter and the return to the spotlight. Audio

Jesse Mulligan speaks to Lior Lev Sercarz, a chef, spice master, cookbook author, and owner of a biscuits and spice shop - La Boi^te - in New York city. Audio