Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Serial
Consistency
100%
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www.rnz.co.nz

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About This Podcast

Guyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.

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S4E6 Don McGlashan

Dec 09, 2025 32m

A revealing conversation with one of our great songwriters. He opens up about the heartbreaking loss behind his song Andy . Plus his one regret about the night he told a minister to “shut up” at the…

S4E5 Anne Applebaum

Dec 02, 2025 30m

"Ruled by thieves." From Putin to Trump, the global web of dictators stealing vast wealth and laundering it through the West is on the march.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

S4E4 Bill English

Nov 25, 2025 31m

Sir Bill English weighs in on Chris Luxon’s performance and whether National should consider a new leader before the election. He also reflects on his years working with Te Pāti Māori, and why he…

S4E3 Gary Stevenson

Nov 18, 2025 30m

Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising…

S4E2 Chris Hipkins

Nov 11, 2025 31m

Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead…

S4E1 Agnès Callamard

Nov 04, 2025 31m

Amnesty’s top official says New Zealand is losing its reputation as a human-rights leader and warns the governments “Trumpian accent” is being noticed internationally. She urges the government to…

S3E13 Kenneth Roth

Jun 25, 2025 31m Bonus

Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's…

S3E12 Scott Beard

Jun 17, 2025 33m

Detective Inspector Scott Beard opens up about tackling child abuse, leading the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime. Plus, why increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide…

S3E11 Dame Julie Christie

Jun 10, 2025 31m

Has reality TV crashed and burned in New Zealand? Reality Queen, Dame Julie Christie, on our troubled TV industry and the pros and cons of offering tax breaks for films made downunder. Watch the…

S3E10 David Seymour S3

Jun 03, 2025 31m

Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made…

S3E9 Geoffrey Hinton

May 27, 2025 31m

Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and why he left Google to sound the alarm. Plus, his stark warning that already gives humanity a 10-20% chance of…

S3E8 Chlöe Swarbrick

May 20, 2025 31m

Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with…

S3E7 Graci Kim

May 13, 2025 31m

Award-winning author Graci Kim on her canceled U.S. book tour amid Trump-era bans—and how Korean resilience and Kiwi optimism made her a New York Times bestsellerWatch the video version of this…

S3E6 Nigel Latta

May 06, 2025 32m

Nigel Latta on which parenting fads drive him crazy, why he never posts pictures of his kids on social media, how optimism is a superpower and how he accidentally became a famous psychologistWatch…

S3E5 Malcolm Turnbull

Apr 29, 2025 30m

Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff.Go to this episode on…

S3E4 Stephen Scheeler

Apr 15, 2025 31m

Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how the Social media giant targets teens with low self esteem. Plus, his insights into Mark Zuckerberg and why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes…

S3E3 Eugene Ryder

Apr 08, 2025 31m

Former Black Power member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For…

S3E2 Sam Neill

Apr 01, 2025 31m

Actor, Sam Neill. tells Guyon what it was like to work with Stephen Spielberg and reveals his near death experience during the filming of Jurassic Park. Plus, he shares his candid thoughts on Jacinda…

S3E1 Jordan O'Brien

Mar 25, 2025 31m

NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldiers and what Ukrainians think of recent peace…

S2E10 Wang Xiaolong

Nov 26, 2024 32m

China’s ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's influence in New Zealand , the potential of a Trade…

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