30 with Guyon Espiner

PGLC Guyon Espiner talks to a kiwi soldier fighting for Ukraine about life on the frontline, Russian infantry tactics, and how Ukrainians feel about recent peace talks. Also, the stark reality of drone warfare as casualties soar from these modern killing machines.

ML Actor, Sam Neill, tells Guyon what it's like to work with Stephen Spielberg and talks about a near death experience while filming Jurassic Park. Plus, his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and why he feels sorry for Brad Pitt.

MLC Former Black power member, Eugene Ryder, reveals 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 Māori" isn't the right approach.

Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how social media targets teens with low self-esteem. Plus, his shares his first hand insights into Mark Zuckerberg and explains why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes to Trump.

PG Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs and whether trade war could lead to actual war. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff.

Psychologist, Nigel Latta on cancer, chemotherapy and successful co parenting. Plus he shares his heartwarming plans with the love of his life.

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 bestseller

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 her to work forces with National .

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 completely losing control to digital beings.

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

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.

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 investigators, and the simple hand signal that could save a child's life..

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 power on the wane?