30 with Guyon Espiner

"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

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

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

"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 here For 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. N...

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 here Could climate change trigger an ice age in Europe? On this episode of 30, world-leading climate scientist Johan Rockström explains the gro...

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 here Dame Therese Walsh sits at the centre of some of New Zealand’s biggest decisions chairing ASB Ba...

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

"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

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

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

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

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

Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's power on the wane? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Detective Inspector Scott Beard opens up about tackling child abuse, leading the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime. Plus, why increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide investigators, and the simple hand signal that could save a child's life.. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Has reality TV crashed and burned in New Zealand? Reality Queen, Dame Julie Christie, on our troubled TV industry and the pros and cons of offering tax breaks for films made downunder. Watch the full episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made against it were "fake." Watch the full episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and why he left Google to sound the alarm. Plus, his stark warning that already gives humanity a 10-20% chance of completely losing control to digital beings. Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National? Watch the full episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Award-winning author Graci Kim on her canceled U.S. book tour amid Trump-era bans—and how Korean resilience and Kiwi optimism made her a New York Times bestseller Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nigel Latta on which parenting fads drive him crazy, why he never posts pictures of his kids on social media, how optimism is a superpower and how he accidentally became a famous psychologist Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how the Social media giant targets teens with low self esteem. Plus, his insights into Mark Zuckerberg and why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes to President Trump. Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Former Black Power member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For Māori" isn't the right approach. Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Actor, Sam Neill. tells Guyon what it was like to work with Stephen Spielberg and reveals his near death experience during the filming of Jurassic Park. Plus, he shares his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and explains why he feels sorry for Brad Pitt Watch the video version of this episode here . Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldiers and what Ukrainians think of recent peace talks. Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details