30 with Guyon Espiner

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4.5 (92)
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Guyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.

EPISODE 1

Agnès Callamard

Amnesty’s top official says New Zealand is losing its reputation as a human-rights leader and warns the governments “Trumpian accent” is being noticed internationally. She urges the government to rediscover the moral courage that once defined its nuclear-free and anti-apartheid stands. Watch the full episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

31 min
EPISODE 2

Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a government of the left. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

31 min
EPISODE 3

Gary Stevenson

Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising inequality was going to crush ordinary families and bankrupt governments. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

30 min
EPISODE 4

Bill English

Sir Bill English weighs in on Chris Luxon’s performance and whether National should consider a new leader before the election. He also reflects on his years working with Te Pāti Māori, and why he barely recognises the party today. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

32 min
EPISODE 5

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

31 min
EPISODE 6

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

32 min

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4.5

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92 Ratings

Don Mcglashin

14/12/2025

Russcolli

Corin, go back and do another hour with Don! 30 minutes is not enough.
Great show

06/06/2024

Suzemac44

At a time when we lack in depth current affairs in NZ this is a welcome show with a quality journalist. Tuku Morgan was interesting and he’s right Seymour & Luxon have made a huge political mistake going after Māori and treaty.
Stop interrupting

16/12/2024

Karori jane

Jeez Guyon let people finish the answer to your questions
Good OG Journalism

22/05/2024

ptys.

Guyon asks the types of questions I don’t usually hear asked in the current mainstream of NZ journalism. Have adjusted my opinion on quite a few topics already so definitely worth a listen.