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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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11:19

Josie Shapiro: Kiwi author on her award-winning book...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/27

Kiwi author Josie Shapiro's award-winning debut explores the pleasure and pain of athletic success. Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts tells the story of Mickey Bloom, an awkward, bullied child who finds freedom and opportunity in running- until she's pushed to the brink. This book awarded author Josie Shapiro the Allen & Unwin Prize for Commercial Fiction. She says she was inspired by the feeling of pushing herself physically through amateur running and wanted to capture that feeling

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17:19

Guy Montgomery: TV star and comedian on his...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/27

Award-winning comedian and podcaster Guy Montgomery is certainly driving audiences crazy- for him. He's appeared on our screens in Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Taskmaster, and Have You Been Paying Attention?, as well as a brief stint on Celebrity Treasure Island. This week, Guy Montgomery took out the Best of the Fest prize and is in the running for a Fred Award for his show 'My Brain Is Blowing Me Crazy'. He says he never expected to win the top prize for the Sydney Comedy Festival, describing the

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3:20

Francesca Rudkin: Recent cautionary tales show why we...

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2023/05/27

This week I found myself shocked, angry, and saddened by what I read in the news.You’d think as you get older, with all we’ve been exposed to, that there’s not much left to shock us with? In a way I’m glad I can still be taken aback. It’s a sign I’m still an optimist, think the best of people, and haven’t become totally cynical about humans and the world we live in.But one story this week really hit home and reminded me that while most people are good and decent there are some truly despicable ones

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12:05

Frances Cook: BusinessDesk editor and Cooking the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/27

A new survey shows more Kiwis are concerned about where their KiwiSaver investments go. Mindful Money's annual survey says 74 percent of people expect their investments to be managed responsibly and ethically. 59 percent would move their funds if they weren't invested in a way that aligned with their values. BusinessDesk editor and Cooking the Books host Frances Cook says perceptions around ethical investing have changed, as people used to be concerned about risks and returns. "A lot of people have

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8:17

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor explains...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/27

The second day of Labour's election year Congress will give voters an idea of what to expect ahead of the 2023 election. Speaking in Wellington yesterday, Grant Robertson, Kelvin Davis and Carmel Sepuloni all took multiple digs at National and ACT over proposed changes to the Superannuation policy. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Labour's pot-shots against National fell over at the first hurdle, as they didn't factor in National's plan for tax cuts or proposed increases to Super. "And

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4:15

Joan's Picks: Everything Is Beautiful and Everything...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/21

Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro. Winner of the inaugural Allen and Unwin Commercial Fiction prize to try to encourage and recognise more local commercial fiction. A very worthy winner - I loved it - about Mickey Bloom who’s a shy, awkward, dyslexic kid who doesn’t fit in anywhere - and then she discovers running and it’s the one thing she’s good at. Eventually though, it all wears her don and she gives up, until after the death of her mother when it becomes cathartic

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5:34

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on the best...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/21

BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton has been in America for a week and shone the spotlight on the Texas town of Galveston. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this town is a popular stop-off spot for people on their way to cruise trips. Megan Singleton was pleasantly surprised by Galveston, with the shopping, food, architecture and wharfs impressing her. Read more about Megan's Galveston highlights here LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:37

The Sunday Panel: Is crime getting worse in New Zealand?

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2023/05/21

This week on the Sunday Panel, commentator and TV producer Irene Gardiner and political commentator and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir joined in on a discussion about the following topics: Do we feel safe in New Zealand? Coverage of robberies and assault and ram-raids is on the rise- is it actually getting worse? Are criminals getting bolder? What would make us feel safer? Artificially generated entertainment is becoming more prevalent, with Tom Hanks saying he expects to appear

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3:14

Erin O'Hara: naturopath, wellness expert and Golden...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/21

The World Health organisation recently published a report highlighting the health risks associated with artificial sweeteners. The report recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of disease. Wellness expert Erin O'Hara says small amounts of natural sugar and glucose have health benefits and help the brain function. "Be aware of your sugar intake, especially if you have obesity or type 2 diabetes, because your artificial sweeteners will put up your

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6:35

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the first half...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/21

The 76th annual Cannes Film Festival is underway- and it started with some controversy. Johnny Depp made his return to the spotlight for the Tuesday premiere of 'Jeanne Du Barry', which opened the film festival. Depp stars opposite director and actress Maïwenn as King Louis XV. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says this particular film opening Cannes proves that Johnny Depp no longer needs Hollywood. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:29

Francesca Rudkin: AI in the arts- do we really need...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/21

Hardly a week goes by without ChatGPT mentioned in a news article about its use or potential use in many different areas of our lives, like education. It’s very 2023.But AI is not new - it’s been talked about and pondered for decades. The term artificial intelligence was coined in 1956 when the creators of The Logic Theorist presented their program designed to mimic the problem solving skills of a human at the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence – a summer workshop widely

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14:38

Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand: Kiwi acting...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/21

Kiwi acting veterans Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand return to the stage to celebrate Auckland Theatre Company's 30th anniversary. The pair are set to star alongside an elite cast in Shakespeare’s King Lear- working together again after 18 years. Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand still look back on their last project together, The Goat, as one of the 'best performances they've ever been in' and know each other's 'shorthand' in rehersals. "We're at the mid-point of the rehearsals now,

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5:01

Michelle Dickenson: nanotechnologist on where kissing...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/20

When was the first human kiss? This was a question that two scientists – who were married- asked at dinner one night, and their findings were published this week in the journal Science. The dinner discussion started as the married couple were chatting about a research paper on the ancient DNA of the herpes simplex virus 1. They noted that there had been a shift in the transmission of the virus during the Bronze Age which was potentially lined to new cultural practices such as the advent of

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5:05

Mike Van de Elzen: Red wine braised duck with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/20

Red wine braised duck with Jerusalem artichoke purée (serves 4) 2 duck breasts, skin on 2 brown onions, sliced 6 cloves garlic, smashed 350ml rich red wine 400gm can whole peeled tomatoes Small bunch fresh thyme 4 cups Jerusalem artichokes, washed and roughly chopped 1 cup milk Water to cover 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley 50gm good parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 180*C. Score skin of duck breasts with a crisscross pattern. Season both sides

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5:29

Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Reporter on Budget...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/20

Economists warn that Budget 2023 may lead to further interest rate increases. This year's Budget was focused around cyclone recovery, infrastructure, and the ongoing cost of living, all of which are expected to cost taxpayers $11.5 billion over four years. ZB's Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen says it'll be interesting to see how the Reserve Bank reacts with next week's OCR decision. "We'll see how Adrian Orr responds to that come Wednesday, but it's fascinating when you look at this Budget

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15:40

Georgia Lines: Kiwi musician on her successful 2022...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/20

To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, Kiwi singer/songwriter Georgia Lines joined the Sunday Session to play her new single 'Monopoly'. Georgia Lines is coming off the back of a successful 2022- her EP 'Human' debuted at Number 1 on the charts, and she was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards. She describes her recent streak of success as a 'long journey', having been trying to make it in music for years. "I still feel like I'm just starting out, I'm just finding my

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9:41

William Sitwell: MasterChef UK star and food critic...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/20

Masterchef UK judge and food critic William Sitwell has been taking in New Zealand's culinary scene. He's been to Queenstown and Auckland, experiencing what the regions have to offer and appearing as a guest at the Auckland Writers Festival. William Sitwell was 'completely stunned' by what he's experienced so far, especially New Zealand's unique views and dining scene. "The hospitality scene here is really incredible, very inspiring. Very wide-ranging, there's a lot of extraordinary passion. You

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10:22

Philip Duncan: WeatherWatch founder on the Government...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/20

The Government is seeking advice about New Zealand's weather forecasting system amid fears of conflict. MetService and NIWA have inspired concern over mixed and confusing messages given to the public during extreme weather events. WeatherWatch founder Philip Duncan says one of the reasons the weather feels so much more intense this year, is because we've had five years of rainfall deficit. "And the suddenly, it swings into a wetter than average setup and it feels extremely different, because it

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5:12

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Air New...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/14

Air New Zealand has announced that passengers will soon be able to track their bags through their app. The airline will be trialling ‘luggage status’ tracking on a selection of domestic flights, in an attempt to curb the problem of lost luggage. BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says this is a fantastic idea that will do away with hidden Bluetooth trackers and enable travellers to easily find their luggage if it goes missing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:27

The Sunday Panel: Is it concerning that we can't get...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/05/14

This week on The Sunday Panel, Victoria University Faculty of Law senior lecturer, Morgan Godfery and editor and commentator Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues: Earlier this week, Police Minister Ginny Andersen and National police spokesman Mark Mitchell got into a debate about police staffing levels. How important is it in an election year to be representing data correctly – both the Government and Opposition? Should we be focused on data or should we be listening

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