Podcast Episodes

Geoffrey Hinton

Season 3 Episode 9

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 complete…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chlöe Swarbrick

Season 3 Episode 8

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 National?

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Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Graci Kim

Season 3 Episode 7

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

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Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Nigel Latta

Season 3 Episode 6

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 psychologist

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Published on 7 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull

Season 3 Episode 5

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.

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Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Scheeler

Season 3 Episode 4

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…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Eugene Ryder

Season 3 Episode 3

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 Māor…

Published on 8 months ago

Sam Neill

Season 3 Episode 2

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…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Jordan O'Brien

Season 3 Episode 1

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 tal…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wang Xiaolong

Season 2 Episode 10

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 w…

Published on 1 year ago