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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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14:35

James Harkin and Andrew Hunter Murray: No Such Thing...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/12/07

Famed QI trivia podcast No Such Thing As A Fishcelebrated its 10th anniversary this year. In that timeframe, the podcast has recorded over 600 episodes and amassed half a billion listens - averaging a million downloads a week. Two of the hosts, James Harkin and Andrew Hunter Murray says they've always enjoyed what they do, and they look forward to sharing unusual facts with listeners. "Every day, you wake up and it's like - today I have to research zebras or I have to research stars or I have to

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13:02

Rod Carr: Climate Change Commission Chair explains...

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2024/12/07

There's hopes the next Climate Change Commissioner can continue to hold the Government to account on climate action. Incumbent Rod Carr is leaving the role today after five years, having led the commission since its establishment in 2019. Carr says the nation is making progress - but it's not moving as quickly as it should be. "Our domestic emissions were always going to be bigger than what we claimed we would be entitled to take from the atmosphere. That was originally slated to be more than 200

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3:19

Francesca Rudkin: Why are Christmas movies all rom-coms?

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2024/12/07

Last year, there were 116 new Christmas holiday movies released on TV and streaming streaming services in the US. I have watched very few of them, but enough to say with confidence that the majority - were average. Yesterday, filling in on Jack Tame’s show, Chris Schulz spoke about a new Lindsay Lohan film on Netflix. It’s called Our Little Secret, and it’s currently the 2nd most watched film on Netflix in NZ, so you may have seen it. It’s a perfect example of the holiday film you can expect at this

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5:34

Whitcoulls Recommends: We Burn Daylight and Cher: The...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/12/01

We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston. This is a novel based on the infamous 1993 Waco siege between the FBI and a cult known as the Branch Davidians (named after David Koresh, their leader). A cult has been established in the same area, led by a charlatan named Perry Cullen who is known as The Lamb, and the story centres on two star crossed teenagers who are caught up amongst it. Jaye’s mother is a devotee of The Lamb and she and Jaye are living in the compound, while Roy’s Dad is the local

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3:42

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/12/01

It's a big weekend for the US, with Thanksgiving and Black Friday bringing Americans together for another year. The holiday has evolved beyond eating turkey and stuffing and lining up outside the shops - and several traditions have been embraced by people all over the world. The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is an annual tradition that's gained popularity outside the US - and Bloggeratlarge's Megan Singleton explained the significance of the parade after its latest anniversary. Read more

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10:28

The Sunday Panel: How can Labour turn their image...

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2024/12/01

This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and TV producer Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Labour Party has gathered for its first annual conference since their election loss - and the theme of the weekend is change. Can Labour turn their image around by 2026? Do they need a reset? Speaking of which - do Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern need to apologise for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic? NZ Gardener has

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5:02

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

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2024/12/01

Research has revealed a poor diet is one of the leading factors behind overall health inequality. Grocery prices and the ongoing cost of living crisis has turned healthy food into another luxury, putting low-income groups at risk of poor health. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says there are cases where poor diet isn't a choice - and it's a significant problem in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/12/01

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant health challenges, with asthma affecting around 600,000 New Zealanders - with one in seven children and one in eight adults living with the condition. Tragically, asthma contributes to an average of 60 deaths per year in New Zealand, and Māori and Pasifika communities are disproportionately affected. New research out this week in the journal The Lancet could offer fresh hope. For the first time in 50 years, a new drug,

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5:59

Mike Van de Elzen: Tips for the perfect Christmas...

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2024/12/01

Christmas day platters: The Christmas countdown is on - meaning it's the season of sharing platters and pre-dinner nibbles. Pickled vegetables Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 12 Pickled vegetables can include: Carrots, fennel, baby beetroot, radish, red onions, cucumbers or red cabbage 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 2 chili 2 bay leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds 300 ml cider vinegar 250 ml water 1/4 cup sugar Sterilized jar and lid Firstly prepare the vegetables for

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14:36

Richard Scolyer: doctor and 2024 Australian of the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

Professor Richard Scolyer has helped transform the treatment of skin cancer in his role at the Melanoma Institute of Australia and his research has also helped aid additional breakthroughs. After Scolyer was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer, he used his melanoma research to treat his condition - and the results paid off. Scolyer says he felt compelled to try the new research after learning the treatment for his brain cancer hadn't evolved in 20 years. "We had an opportunity to go down this

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116:42

Full Show Podcast: 01 December 2024

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2024/11/30

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1st December 2024, The Block Australia host Scott Cam stops by the studio to dish the dirt on the latest contestants on season 20 of the popular reno show. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Scolyer talks about his risky decision to trial his own melanoma research to treat his brain tumour. David Cunliffe talks through the changes Labour need to make to win the 2026 election.Francesca questions how Australia will police the new

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4:52

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

TV fans looking for a mystery drama with a few laughs are in luck - as a new series out of the UK is set to premiere on TVNZ. Ludwig stars David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin as an unlikely duo investigating a mysterious disappearance. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains if this series is worth checking out this evening. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

Francesca Rudkin: Is it too late for the Aussie...

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2024/11/30

Go the Aussies! They have drawn a line in the sand and done what no other Government has been brave enough to do. They’re standing up to global social media companies to protect their young people by introducing a social media ban for those under 16. The intention is good. The intention is excellent. What parent doesn’t want to protect their young adult from inappropriate or harmful online material? But the legislation is rushed. It was passed just a couple of days after a 1-day inquiry was held

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12:33

Scott Cam: The Block Australia host celebrates 20...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

The Block Australia has celebrated a significant milestone. The popular home renovation competition show has begun its 20th season, and fans from both sides of the Tasman have tuned in to keep it going. Host and former tradie Scott Cam says he's been with the network for 25 years - and he never expected the show to last as long as it has. "I've done about 10 different shows, this one is the last show I've done, which I thought we'd get a couple years out of - and we've ended up going for years."

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4:24

Jess van Slooten: Christchurch health and safety...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

Jess van Slooten is among the hundreds of Kiwis whose life was saved by receiving an organ transplant. At 22, she was diagnosed with a serious lung condition - which required a lung transplant. She says receiving the transplant has allowed her to continue to live a normal life and enjoy her favourite outdoor activities again. "I've been skiing, I've been climbing mountains - lots of adventurous things that I just never would have been able to believe I could have done." LISTEN ABOVESee

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6:52

Catherine Field: European correspondent on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

It's been five years since a devastating fire gutted Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral - but the wait is almost over. The 12th-century cathedral, one of the French capital's most beloved and visited monuments, will reopen its doors next week to tourists and to the Catholic faithful. European correspondent Catherine Field says no one expected the restoration to move so quickly or be completed under budget - but it's been done. "It's going to have people coming to France just to look at it. France really

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6:48

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

The Labour Party is on a mission to win voters back - and the calls for change have been well-received. Labour is holding its annual conference in Christchurch this weekend, the first time its members have met since losing the 2023 election. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says Chris Hipkins has indicated interest in at least a capital gains tax. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

David Cunliffe: Former Labour leader on the party's...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2024/11/30

The Labour Party is focused on winning back New Zealanders. It's holding its annual conference in Christchurch this weekend - the first time its members have met since the 2023 election defeat. Leader Chris Hipkins has told the party it must change if it wants to re-gain the trust it's lost. Former Labour leader David Cunliffe says it's the right message after a historic loss in confidence. He says they need to learn lessons from why support dropped 25 percent between 2020 and 2023. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:36

Francesca Rudkin: A walk can fix the world

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2024/11/30

Gosh, we live in an amazing country. There’s been plenty of talk this year about how we’ve lost our mojo and the country has lost its way - the cost of living, the state of our health and education systems, and they’re all appropriate conversations to have. But if you get the chance to step away from your day to day concerns and get out into the wild you’re quickly reminded there’s so much to love about this beautiful country of ours. It was a real treat to have a weekend off last week - and even

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117:10

Full Show Podcast: 10 November 2024

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2024/11/10

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10th November 2024,Matty Matheson is best known to Kiwis as Neil Fak on Emmy Award winning show The Bear, but he's actually the only cast member who is a real chef. Matty joins Francesca to talk about how he got involved in the show and how he's finding acting. Author Oliver Burkeman talks about how we need to accept our life is finite and the key to improving your life is to accept you are never going to fix it. Helen Clark

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