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- Jun 30, 202631 min
David Stilwell
"We only criticise what the US does." Former US Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell defends America's actions in Iran, discusses New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance, and explains what Washington now expects from allies like New Zealand.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- Jun 23, 202631 min
Karen Hao
Are we witnessing the greatest technological breakthrough of our time or the greatest sales pitch? Karen Hao argues AI has been oversold, its limits downplayed and its hidden costs ignored.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- Jun 16, 202632 min
Peter Greste
From prison cell to press freedom advocate, Peter Greste talks to Guyon about free speech and cancel culture. Plus, his warning about what happens when political leaders turn the public against the press.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- Jun 9, 202631 min
Qiulae Wong
"He's a handbrake." Opportunity party leader, Qiulae Wong, on Winston Peter's political power. Plus their vision for NZ: From a radical tax overhaul to a reset of Superannuation and Social Welfare. Watch the full episode hereFor 30 years, Winston Peters has held the balance of power in New Zealand politics, helping decide who governs and shaping coalition deals from both the left and the right.Now, new leader Qiulae Wong says it's time for a different kind of kingmaker.As Opportunity Party surges in the polls, Guyon talks to leader, Qiulae Wong, about her Party's plans for NZ: From a radical tax overhaul to a reset of Superannuation and Social Welfare.In this episode of 30 with Guyon Espiner, Wong discusses power, influence, lobbying and political transparency, and explains their vision for a citizens' income, compulsory KiwiSaver, free public transport and a new approach to long-term policy.Can Opportunity Party finally break into Parliament and if it does, what would it demand in exchange for support?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- Jun 2, 202632 min
Johan Rockström
The climate catastrophe once dismissed as science fiction. Leading climate scientist, Johan Rockström, on the tipping points that would plunge Europe into an ice age while catapulting the southern hemisphere into an endless heatwave. Watch the full episode hereCould climate change trigger an ice age in Europe? On this episode of 30, world-leading climate scientist Johan Rockström explains the growing fears around the collapse of the AMOC, the Atlantic ocean circulation system, that helps regulate the planet’s climate. Rockström warns the world has now breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, and says we are approaching dangerous tipping points that could reshape life on Earth.30 with Guyon Espiner: long-form conversations with the world’s leading thinkers, scientists and changemakers.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- May 26, 202631 min
Dame Therese Walsh
Dame Therese Walsh sits at the centre of some of New Zealand’s biggest business decisions chairing ASB Bank and Air NZ . In this episode she confronts the rise of AI and admits “there will be job displacement” as automation transforms banking, business and the public sector.Watch the full episode hereDame Therese Walsh sits at the centre of some of New Zealand’s biggest decisions chairing ASB Bank and Air New Zealand while advising on climate and economic policy.In this episode of 30 with Guyon Espiner, she confronts the rise of AI and admits “there will be job displacement” as automation transforms banking, business and the public sector.She also faces tough questions over Air New Zealand’s climate commitments, sustainable aviation fuel, inequality, homelessness, and whether Wellington is losing its mojo.A wide-ranging conversation about power, technology, climate change and the future of New Zealand.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- Dec 9, 202532 min
Don McGlashan
A revealing conversation with one of our great songwriters. He opens up about the heartbreaking loss behind his song Andy . Plus his one regret about the night he told a minister to “shut up” at the Music Awards. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
- Dec 2, 202530 min
Anne Applebaum
"Ruled by thieves." From Putin to Trump, the global web of dictators stealing vast wealth and laundering it through the West is on the march.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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