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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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3:18

Joan's picks: The Bee Sting and Oh Miriam!

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. A brilliant 600 page turner about an Irish family in crisis - Dickie has a new car dealership which has been very successful but is tanking; his wife Imogen is desperate to save the family finances and determined never to go back to the destitution she came from. Their daughter Cass is off to Uni in Dublin and when Dickie takes her there to get her settled in, he confronts a seismic flashback to his own days there; and the teenage son lives his life online where he’s

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5:05

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

Getting anywhere from Aotearoa can be a long journey- and travellers can expect to spend hours in the air. Switching between planes and airports and enduring hours in security, customs, and baggage carousel lines, it's enough to suck the fun out of an anticipated trip. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton recently experienced a stopover in Dubai on her way to Italy- and she shares her tips on taking advantage of these unexpected delays. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:29

The Sunday Panel: Why won't Luxon weigh in on working...

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2023/09/17

This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and Freebairn and Hehir lawyers partner Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following issues- and more! Luxon’s still refusing to say whether he will or won’t work with Winston Peters – does he need to be upfront? Why doesn’t he say what he plans to do? Could NZ First drag National down? What should we expect from Tuesday's televised debate? Can we expect hard-hitting questions about National's controversial tax

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4:21

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

An 'all-or nothing' mentality can slow down the road to recovery and wellness. Forming healthy habits and sticking to them isn't a simple process, and an 'all or nothing' outlook can encourage people to give up at the first slow-down. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says experimenting with different techniques and tailoring your habits to fit your lifestyle can help you avoid the trap. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Mike Van de Elzen: Super-spiced chicken burgers with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

Super-spiced chicken burgers with pickled slaw 6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless 1 litre of cold water 100g unionised salt 6 soft burger buns 4T mayonnaise 1t chilli flakes 1 cup chopped coriander 400ml sunflower oil for frying 2 cups milk Crispy Batter 2 cups cornflour 1T mixed herbs 1t smoked paprika 1T garlic powder 1t salt 1 cup milk Basic pickling mixture 350ml water 250ml cider vinegar ½ cup water sugar 1t sea salt 3 cloves garlic Start by brining the chicken

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5:07

Dr Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

It’s my favourite time of year again – the annual Ig Noble Awards for improbable science have just been awarded. Here are my favourite three winners: This year's engineering prize went to a team from Texas Rice University who pumped the corpses of dead wolf spiders with air to uncurl their legs then use them as a gripper to lift objects. They found that they were able to lift 130 percent of their own bodyweight and even switch off an LED light with the corpse grabber. The nightmarish video of the

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6:16

Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator reviews...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

A new AI-driven visual experience has popped up halfway down Auckland's Queen Street. HyperCinema was co-created by Dr Miles Gregory of the Pop-Up Globe, and Tarver Graham, founder of creative agency Gladeye, and it promises viewers a mix of theatre, film and digital technology. Entertainment commentator Chris Schulz says this event shows how AI can evolve to create visual entertainment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:48

Christian Judge: Insurance Council spokesperson on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

Figures released by the Insurance Council show the year's two biggest weather events have cost insurers over $2 billion. The twin disasters of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have generated $3.5 billion across 112,812 claims- according to a recent estimate. Insurance Council spokesperson Christian Judge says progress is being made on settling the claims at a good pace, but there's still a ways to go. "For all of those people that haven't had their claims settled yet, they want them

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5:49

Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Labour's chances...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

The divide between the right and the left continues to grow, as Labour keeps declining in the polls. This week's major political polls have seen the current Government dip below 30 percent as National and ACT surge ahead as favourites for the election. ZB political editor Jason Walls says it's unlikely the polls will change in Labour's favour this close to the election. "I wouldn't imagine things to change too drastically, and I think that's going to be quite a problem for Chris Hipkins. He says

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15:40

Elise Loehnen: Former Goop Chief Content Officer...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/17

For seven years, Elise Loehnen was an integral part of wellness brand Goop- until she walked away in 2020 and reset her life. As Chief Content Officer she was instrumental in Goop's success. For intents and purposes, Elise was Goop. She eventually walked away and evaluated the ways women were raised to behave and questioned society's version of a 'good woman' in her new book ‘On Our Best Behaviour’. "There's still that bout of grief that's in so many of us when I think about all the ways that I

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15:18

Tami Neilson: Country star recaps adventure-filled...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/16

This year has been full of twists and turns for Kiwi country star Tami Neilson. She kicked off 2023 with a month-long stay in hospital following health complications and scooped up awards and nominations for her duet with Willie Nelson 'Beyond the Stars'. She spent the last 5 months in an RV with her family touring North America, and she's returned to our shores ahead of her Rock 'n' Roll Revue tour. "It was definitely a lot, and there were some stressful moments as there are on most tours. But

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7:08

Russell Packer: Former Warrior on the team's 40-10...

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2023/09/16

The Warriors may have found the right formula to lead them to a maiden NRL finals premiership. Their 40-10 dismantling of the Knights at Mt Smart has earned the side a preliminary final against the Broncos in Brisbane on Saturday night. Former Warrior Russell Packer saw this victory coming- even following on from the team's loss against the Penrith Panthers. "Just the start to the game- you just couldn't write the script any better for the Warriors. The fans get in straight away, you're up 12, 16

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2:44

Francesca Rudkin: Did Labour miss a trick in...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/16

On Wednesday morning, after the PREFU release on the Tuesday afternoon, Finance Minister Grant Robertson joined Mike Hosking to talk about the books, the country’s future and his own performance. As I listened to the conversation, I wondered, has Labour missed a trick here? Now I know Grant Robertson did not want the job of Prime Minister. He could read the tea leaves and was perhaps also feeling the effects of almost 6 challenging years in power. But if you listen to the Hosking interview -

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6:25

Carmel Sepuloni: Labour workplace relations and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/16

Labour's reaching out to workers this weekend on the campaign trail. Leader Chris Hipkins pledged to increase the minimum wage annually, improve the pay of educators and healthcare workers, and put an end to lower-paid training and youth wages. Labour's workplace relations and safety spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni says the party intends to lift wages and allow people to keep up with the cost of living. "It's important that we don't allow inflation to go beyond wages, we need people to keep up with the

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3:51

Joan's Picks: The Girl in the Eagle’s Talons and...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/10

The Girl in the Eagle’s Talons by Karin Smirnoff: This is the latest book in the Millennium series which was started by Stieg Larsson who wrote the first three books, before he died. The estate then commissioned David Lagercrantz to do three more in the series and now there’s the next one, the first to be done by a woman. It’s more of that very gritty Scandinavian crime. Millennium magazine has finally hit the dust and Mikael Blomkvist is licking his wounds, trying to reconcile himself to a modern

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4:20

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/10

The destructive wildfire that tore through Lahaina in August has been contained, according to an update from the County of Maui. Full containment of the fires in Kula and Olinda has not been achieved, and much of West Maui is closed to tourists. BloggerAtLarge.com contributor Megan Singleton says South Maui, Wailea, Kihei and the surrounding villages are welcoming tourists- and could use the extra boost. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:48

The Sunday Panel: Can National get people out of...

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2023/09/10

This week on the Sunday Panel,NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The National Party says if elected, it will aim to end emergency housing motels within two years. It will do it through building more social housing and implementing tighter eligibility criteria so people have to use grants in areas they are already living. Is this a realistic goal? Can National pull this

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4:57

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on how...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/10

The winter blues are over and spring is around the corner- meaning we can see more sunlight again. With daylight saving time being a fortnight away, Kiwis can get used to longer daylight hours and enjoy more health benefits. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says sunlight boosts our serotonin levels and slows down melatonin production, which contributes to happiness and wellbeing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

Mike Van de Elzen: Rolled chicken saltimbocca

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2023/09/10

Rolled chicken saltimbocca Cook time: 15 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 12 boneless and skinless chicken thighs 24 slices of prosciutto 12 large fresh sage leaves 2 lemons Salt and pepper Pre-heat the oven to 180*c Take the chicken thighs and cut horizontally into two thinner pieces. Make up the saltimbocca, take a 30cm length of tin-foil and lay down. On top of that lay a 20cm long piece of baking paper. Lay two pieces of prosciutto lengthways and two pieces of chicken

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4:23

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist reveals why...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/10

Our shoulders and our elbows – joints in our bodies that we usually take for granted unless they give us aches and pains. However these two joints are unique, and when it comes to primates we are the only subgroup to be able to throw small object fast and hard. While a chimpanzee might be twice as strong as a human, it can only throw an object 30 km/hour, which is nothing compared to human athletes who have been recorded to throw balls over 150 km/hour. New research published in the journal Royal

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