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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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9:43

The Sunday Panel: Have we dropped the ball on vaping...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

This week on The Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Have we dropped the ball on vaping legislation? New research reveals young people have used vapes as a gateway to smoking. Can we get this under control? Simeon Brown has put the hard word onmedical officers of health to stop writing about issues like fast food and “leading advocacy campaigns”

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6:15

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

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/23

Research reveals chronic stress can impact more than just your state of mind. Regular stress has been found to have flow-on impacts - which can disrupt sleep and lead to increased fatigue and anxiety. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how we can best treat these adverse symptoms. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanotechnologist on the new...

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2025/03/22

Have you ever wondered whether people with big feet just have larger versions of the same foot structure as those with smaller feet? New research published in Royal Society Open Science took a deep dive into how human feet change shape with size, and the results were surprising. The researchers studied the two largest bones in the human foot, the talus (which connects the foot to the leg) and the calcaneus (better known as the heel bone). They gathered 3D computed tomography (CT) scans from 36

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116:58

Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23rd March 2025, Ben Elton is live in studio and reveals a surprising musical collab. Bestselling author Jojo Moyes talks about the frustration of readers and reviewers finding parallels between her books and her own life. A new study suggests vaping might not be our silver bullet to a smokefree future. Dr Lucy Hardie talks through the new research that shows smoking in youth isn't declining. Francesca calls out Health Minister

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14:19

Ben Elton: British comedian and actor ahead of...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Ben Elton’s career began in Britain's alternative comedy scene in the 1980s - and over the last 44 years, he's since built a name for himself. He's become a recognisable name in the world of stand-up comedy and he's also written many notable works, includingThe Young Ones and Blackadder. He also created musicals We Will Rock You and The Beautiful Game with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Ahead of his Authentic Stupiditytour coming to New Zealand, he explained why he felt compelled to return to stand-up comedy

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6:24

Mike van de Elzen: Parsnips in a soup w/ curry oil

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Parsnips in a soup with curry oil Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 1 kg parsnips, peeled and chopped 3 white onions, peeled and chopped 10 cloves garlic 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup white wine 1.5 ltr vegetable stock 2 cups cream Salt Curry oil: 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp cummin seeds 2 tbsp garam masala 1 Tsp turmeric 1/2 cup sunflower oil 1 tsp salt Start by heat a large deep based pot over a medium heat. Add in the oil and then the onions and garlic, slowly cook

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3:47

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the Sex Pistols...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

The Sex Pistols have kicked off their first major tour in decades - and they're set to come to New Zealand next month. The band played at London's 100 Club for the first time in over half a century, with Frank Carter filling in for John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explained what fans can expect ahead of the band's planned concerts in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:40

Olivia Carville: Bloomberg reporter on her new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

A new six-part podcast aims to explore the rise of deepfake pornography and the ongoing efforts to stop it. Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves were stolen, altered by AI and posted on porn sites without their knowledge. Kiwi reporter Olivia Carville is an investigative journalist for Bloomberg News - and says the technology has evolved faster than legislation can keep up. "In the past few years, with the rise of generative AI - we have just seen

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5:09

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

Winston Peters will deliver his State of the Nation speech this afternoon - off the back of high level talks in the United States last week. Similar speeches have come over the past months from the Prime Minister, the Opposition leader, ACT and the Greens - and today it's New Zealand First's turn. The address comes days after Winston Peters returned from Washington DC, where he met with senior players in the Trump Administration. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan speculated what the

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5:48

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

As Heathrow starts to get back to normal, the UK Government has ordered a probe into the power outage which caused mass disruption. The outage was caused by a single fire at an electricity substation. Travellers are still being warned to expect delays and cancellations today - but the airport has re-opened. UK correspondent Enda Brady says over 1300 flights were cancelled - creating global travel chaos. "It's a national embarrassment. The Government has moved very, very quickly to call an urgent

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6:43

Dr Lucy Hardie: University of Auckland research...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/22

New research has cast doubt over the usefulness of vapes in tackling smoking. A study looking at 25 years of data on New Zealand teenagers shows there was steep decline in youth smoking rates before vapes came on the scene. Instead of displacing smoking, it suggests vapes are a gateway to cigarettes for young people. University of Auckland research fellow Dr Lucy Hardie says these figures are unsurprising, considering young people are primarily targeted by the advertising. "They use social media

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3:24

Francesca Rudkin: Simeon Brown showed his patronising...

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2025/03/22

So this week we saw Health Minister Simeon Brown’s true colours, and they were a little patronising. Brown said he wanted medical officers of health to stop writing about issues like fast food and “leading advocacy campaigns” on public health issues. Instead, he said their focus should be on “technical advice” and immunisation campaigns. The thing is, promoting health and preventing disease by assessing a community's health needs and the underlying social factors impacting health and wellbeing is

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15:25

Geoffrey Rush: Australian actor on his new film The...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/16

Geoffrey Rush has maintained a long-running acting career - and his latest film is set to explore the horrors that can come with old age. Rush has made a name for himself on the big screen, appearing in films like Shakespeare in Love, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The King’s Speech - to name a few. He's set to star in Kiwi director James Ashcroft's The Rule of Jenny Pen, a film set in a drab retirement home in the North Island. "It's about bullying, really. And I asked James - why did you write

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14:42

Finn Andrews: Lead singer of The Veils talks about...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/16

Globally-acclaimed Kiwi indie band The Veils have returned with a new album - and Kiwi fans will be able to catch them on tour in the coming days. Their seventh studio album, Asphodels, was released at the end of January, and features singles including The Ladder and O Fortune Teller. Lead singer Finn Andrews says he's looking forward to sharing the new album with Kiwi fans as part of their upcoming tour of New Zealand. "I've always just used songwriting as a way to try and process these thoughts

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3:55

Whitcoulls Recommends: Broken Country and Wild Dark...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

Broken Country by Clare Lesley Hall. Set in a small English farming community in the 1960s, this is the story of a love triangle which goes horribly wrong. Beth and Gabriel were young lovers whose lives then took very different turns and when they reconnect years later, a lot of things have changed. You know from the first page that someone is dead, and the weight of secrets which Beth and her husband Frank are holding becomes insurmountable as a murder trial looms and nothing will ever be the same

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4:49

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer with her...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

Megan Singleton's been spending some time in America's capital - and she reckons there's plenty to offer even if you aren't interested in politics. Washington DC offers outdoor green spaces for hiking and exploring, bars and restaurants, world-class museums and historic monuments. Read more about Megan's top picks from Washington DC here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:10

The Sunday Panel: Is Luxon in danger of being rolled?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

This week on the Sunday Panel, Capital editor Ben Thomas and editor and journalist, Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Chris Luxon hasn't had a good couple of weeks - and it's being reflected in the latest batch of polls. What does this mean for the Prime Minister? Is he in danger of being rolled? Finance Minister Nicola Willis is also considering upping KiwiSaver contributions in a bid to better support New Zealand's growing aging population. Do

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116:59

Full Show Podcast: 16 March 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 16th March 2025, legendary Australian actor Geoffrey Rush discusses his new kiwi film The Rule of Jenny Pen. The Veils are back in the country and ready to tour, lead singer Finn Andrews performs live in studio. Francesca explains why Christopher Luxon won't be rolled as Prime Minister ... at this stage. Ukraine allies met overnight to discuss peacekeeping efforts, Kiwi K.A.R.E. Chairman Tenby Powell talks us through what is

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4:48

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

Research indicates that while middle-aged men might not go through the exact same hormone shift as their male counterparts, there's evidence they can go through a key shift later in life. 'Male menopause' might not be a clinical term, but the expression has gained popularity as more men report mood swings, depression and other emotional and physical symptoms when they reached a certain age. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacks what it can look like - and how it can impact men's lives

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5:02

Mike van de Elzen: Chermoula paste

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/03/15

Chermoula paste Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1 cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped ½ bunch coriander, roughly chopped 2 white onions, peeled and roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tbsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garam masala 2 chilli, crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp fine seasalt 2 fresh lemons juiced 1 tbsp grapeseed oil Take a mortar and pestle or blender and start by smashing up onions followed by the garlic, coriander and parsley. Place into

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