Jesse Mulligan
The beauty and power of personal change
Change is hard. Stephanie Lepp is an artist and activist who set out to understand how people with deeply held political or extremist views can change. So she sat down with guests for a podcast who… Video, Audio
Celebrating iconic composer John Williams' music
Iconic American composer John Williams recently celebrated his 90th birthday, so we revisit some of his beloved film scores and a few tracks you may not have heard. Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Claire talks to Jesse about the new Lloyd Jones novel and Noelle McCarthy's memoir 'Grand'. She's also got a couple of online reads she wants to share as well. Audio
Tech Tuesday with Daniel Watson
Vertech IT Services owner and managing director, Daniel Watson, shares some tips on how to protect yourself from viruses and online scammers with a few simple fixes. Audio
New research to look into voter expectations of election promises
Master of Political Science student Nicole Geluk-Le Gros tells Jesse about her research into voter expectations. Audio
Insect wings inspire new antibacterial food packaging
The natural antibacterial texture of insect wings has inspired scientists in the lab. Distinguished Professor Elena Ivanova of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, explains it all to Jesse. Audio
Local rugby club pitch in to help Southland farmer
Tuatapere farmer Nathan Parris tells Jesse about getting injured and how the local rugby team turned up to help with the farm. Audio
The science behind a broken heart
It's called heartbreak, but when science writer Florence Williams' marriage of 25 years ended, her sadness and grief had an impact way beyond her heart. Audio
Narcissism with Dr Ramani Durvasula
Today's expert is clinical psychologist Dr Ramani Durvasula, who has built a career out of demystifying and dismantling the toxic influence of narcissism. Audio
Australian Correspondent: Brad Foster
Sydney-based Brad Foster talks to Jesse about the latest COVID cases across the Tasman and how a new normal is returning with large venue events like concerts being announced once again. Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma gives her verdict on The Dropout on Disney, Jo V Carol on TVNZ on demand and Wecrashed on Apple TV. Audio
Share My Pet: connecting animal-lovers with lonely animals
Want an animal in your life but not the commitment? Share my Pet is an online platform matching fur babies around Aotearoa with human pals. Audio, Gallery
Aerial images prompt warning over beach dune erosion
Aerial images taken over the past 10 years in Port Ōhope provide a stark reminder as to why we should keep to the official beach pathways. Audio
Wild weather causes chaos in Auckland and Northland
NIWA's meteorologist Chris Brandolino talks to Jesse about what caused the extreme rainfall and lightning strikes. Audio
Critter of the Week: Mycena roseoflava
This week's critter is a native Glow-in-the-dark Mushroom. Last year, the annual Fungal Foray was held on Rakiura Stewart Island. While hunting around in the forest at night, keen amateur and… Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101, shares what's coming up on her show and picks a track for us to play. Audio
Katerina Nitsou's Macedonian white bean stew
Katerina Nitsou shares her recipe for white bean stew or tavche gravche. Audio
Suzanne McFadden's take on the White Ferns' fortunes
The White Ferns have had their third loss in the Women's Cricket World Cup tournament meaning they must win their next two games to stay. Newsroom LockerRoom Editor Suzanne McFadden talks to Jesse. Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Graeme Tuckett talks to Jesse about Dog, It Snows in Benidorm and Night Raiders. Audio
