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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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17:32

John Key slams government's Covid response, says...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/25

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key slammed the government's Covid-19 response today, saying they're trying to terrorise people.He says they're trying to inject fear into people [to get vaccinated] because they're realised you can't keep borrowing a billion dollars a week to fund lockdowns and stop people going about their daily lives.He thinks they way forward is to provide incentives for people to get vaccinated.He says people shouldn't be able to attend big events, go to pubs or fly on planes if

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3:08

Francesca Rudkin: This is the most focused we’ve see...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/25

Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow, and over the last week the government has had quite a bit to say about mental health. Not all that was put up was as positive as the government made out.We saw the government's Implementation Unit – which monitors their delivery of certain projects - release a review of its $1.9 billion Mental Health and Addiction package, and claim it’s making strong progress.In 2018 the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction took place. The inquiry

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2:38

Francesca Rudkin: I’m kind of counting on going to...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

Tomorrow Cabinet faces probably the toughest decision they‘ve had to make since the country entered a lockdown in August. Does Auckland stay at Alert Level 4, or move to Level 3?I’ve spoken to a lot of people over the week and for those in Auckland, this week - week 5, was the week people just gave up.They’ve given up on home schooling (if they’re persevering they’ve at least given up pretending working from home is a breeze), they’ve given up getting dressed up for their Wear a Wig zoom meeting,

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4:12

Jo McCarroll: Vegetables you should plant today

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

Editor of NZ Gardener magazine Jo McCarroll tells you which vegetables you should plant today and why it's not yet time to plant the tomatoes.Vegetables Jo recommends:- beetroot- carrots- rocketLISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

Megan Singleton: Peeling back the layers of the Mona...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

This week Megan Singleton talks about an online exhibit from the Louvre, which you can visit from the comfort of your home.Historians and artists at the Louvre have x-rayed and scanned the Mona Lisa - painted on poplar wood, not canvas - and revealed Leonardo da Vinci's painting techniques. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:32

Evan Beard: The story behind the lost Leonardo da...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

In 2005 a small auction house in New Orleans sold a painting for just over a thousand dollars. On taking possession, the new owners were blown away. They began a process of establishing the painting’s provenance, which lead them to believe it was the Salvator Mundi, a long-lost masterpiece by Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci. In 2017, the same painting became the most expensive ever sold at auction. An anonymous buyer paying 450.3 million US dollars, even though to this day, there are still

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4:17

Erin O'Hara: How to prevent digital eye strain

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

One of the thing many of us are guilty of is spending too much time looking at screens.Digital eye strain can result in headaches, neck tension, dry eyes and blurry vision. Erin O'Hara talks about how you can help prevent it.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Michelle Dickinson: Playing Mozart could reduce seizures

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

Research published in the journal Nature this week has found that listening to Mozart can lead to a decrease in epileptiform discharges, the brain waves that can cause seizures. The research was carried out on 16 patients who were hospitalised with epilepsy as they did not respond to medication. The researchers played two classical pieces to volunteers while measuring their brainwaves to look at the effect of music on epilepsy and on brain activity. They found that there were significant differences

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3:29

Mike Van de Elzen: Uber Crispy Chicken burger with...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/19

Uber Crispy Chicken burger with Fennel Slaw (makes 4 burgers) 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 cup yogurt 1 cup milk 100g cornflour 100g plain flour 2 tsp chilli flakes or powder 1 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp oregano ½ tsp cracked pepper 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 4 tsp salt 1 tbsp garlic powder (optional) Oil for frying 6 burger buns Cos leaves Chilli sauce if you want a bit more spunk! Place the chicken into a bowl and cover with the milk and yoghurt,

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6:04

Steve Newall: Why the Emmy's might be a bit different...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/18

Steve Newall talks about what to expect from the Emmy's this year and which shows are likely to pick up an award.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:12

Jess Quinn shares inspirational story in new book...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/18

When Jess Quinn was nine years old she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, cancer of the bone, in her right femur. Chemotherapy failed to stop the cancer and Jess’ leg had to be amputated. What followed was a physical journey of learning to walk again but also an emotional one of accepting her new body. 20 years on, Jess is now a model, brand ambassador and social media influencer who is trying to normalise different. Jess has written about her inspirational story in a new book Still Standing. She

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8:14

Michael Baker: Why Cabinet need to consider lockdown...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/18

Community cases jumped to 20 yesterday, but only one of those is unlinked.The Ministry of Health says fluctuations at this stage of the outbreak are perfectly normal.Tomorrow Cabinet will decide if Auckland will shift to level 3.One of the concerns if Auckland remains in level 4 is lockdown fatigue: the mental health and economic impacts as well as the likelihood that people will no longer follow the level 4 rules.Epidemiologist Michael Baker says lockdown fatigue is something Cabinet should

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13:21

Jacqueline Comer: The AI technology counteracting...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/18

Areto Labs is aiming to counteract social media trolls using AI technology.Developed here in New Zealand, FairPlayBot is focused on analysing the abuse directed at athletes and countering it with positive posting. Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Areto Labs and co-creator of the FairPlayBot, Jacqueline Comer spoke to Francesca Rudkin about the new invention.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Jo McCarroll: What you can plant now for a colourful...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

Dahlias, Begonias and more. Jo McCarroll tells you which plants you should get in the soil today.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Megan Singleton: Which destinations you'll need to be...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

Megan Singleton tells you which countries have or are going open their doors to vaccinated travellers.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:09

Patrick Radden Keefe: Drugs and bankruptcy -...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

The Opioid addiction crisis in America has claimed the lives of more than 600,000 people. Yet last week the family at the centre of the epidemic were granted immunity. Journalist Patrick Radden Keefe spent years investigating the notorious Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma who make powerful painkiller OxyContin. Patrick also testified at the Sackler’s recent Congressional hearing. The result of Patrick's work is a book, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty. He spoke to

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3:13

Erin O'Hara: Managing micro-stresses

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

Stress comes to us all in tiny little assaults throughout our day — these are known as “micro-stresses.” Micro-stresses can be things as small or seemingly insignificant as the alarm going off in the morning, getting stuck in traffic, a messy house, worrying about your email inbox, or hearing criticism about yourself. So, what is the difference between macro and micro stressors? How can you manage them? And what effect do micro-stressors have on your mental and physical health? LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:56

Michelle Dickinson - Science that makes you laugh

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

Ig Nobel Prizes, awarded since 1991, are intended to celebrate science that “first make people laugh, and then make them think.”Dr Michelle Dickinson shares her favourites.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Steve Newall reviews The Power of the Dog, The...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

Steve Newall has your ticket to some of the hottest movies coming up...including one by NZ director Jane Campion that could finally win Netflix the coveted Best Picture award.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:25

Francesca Rudkin: Judith Collins' attack on Siouxsie...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2021/09/12

Have you ever said something, and then thought, I could have said that better, I could have chosen my words better?I certainly have. And I can’t help think National Party Leader Judith Collins may be feeling the same way after her rather personal attack on Dr Siouxsie Wiles.On Thursday, a story started circulating on right wing blogs accusing Dr Wiles of breaking Level 4 lockdown rules. She has ridden her bike 5km to the beach, where she met up with a friend who is in her bubble, they had a

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