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  The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense 22.10.2026 6мин

  Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
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  Political Group Chat 22.10.2026 20мин

  This is Afternoons chance to discuss the stories that have been in the news cycle over the past seven days. Jesse is joined by commentator and comedian Tim Batt and Victoria University's political scientist Dr Lara Greaves.  
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  History with Dr Grant Morris 22.10.2026 6мин

  There has been a lot of talk about MMP overhang this election campaign .. we chatted to Bryce Edwards a few weeks ago to get a better understanding of what Te Pati Maori, Harry Mowbray and Don Brash are trying to achieve. Today Dr Grant Morris is with Jesse to explain the history of MMP overhangs in New Zealand.
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  Solving the World's Problems with Verity Johnson 22.10.2026 7мин

  Every fortnight we spend some time trying to solve some of the world's problems, this week Stuff columnist Verity Johnson joins Jesse to discuss what's on her mind. Today she's talking about the importance of having hope.
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  Relationships 22.10.2026 8мин

  Let's talk relationships, Jesse is joined by Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Please get in touch if there's a topic you'd like Kirsty and Jesse to cover at [email protected]
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  Dame Miranda Harcourt on working on 'Tenzing' 22.10.2026 9мин

  The film Tenzing, which tells the story of Sir Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's ascent of Everest from the sherpa's perspective. is getting rave reviews from critics .. including our own Kate Rodger on Friday. It was filmed across Nepal and New Zealand and has some big stars involved .. including Tom Hiddleston as Hillary. New Zealand acting coach Dame Miranda Harcourt worked closely with the production and its cast, and she's with Jesse to share some behind the scenes stories.
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  A sport fan's theory of mixed handedness 22.10.2026 12мин

  Some of the world's best sportspeople have interesting quirks when it comes to which side of their body they use. Cricketers Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar, for example, bat and throw right-handed but write left-handed. And there's another pattern that a sports fan has been exploring: athletes who swing a golf club from the right side but bat from the left in cricket or baseball. Sports mega fan Andrew Sim has been studding these differences and what they could tell us about how our brains work. Andrew joins Jesse to make the case for his theory of mixed handedness.
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  How to unlock the economic value from our natural resources 22.10.2026 10мин

  There has been a lot of talk in the many, many political debates about how to make sure New Zealand recognises its full potential. According to a new report from lobby group "Circular by Nature" we could start by looking at the economic value we're getting from our natural resources. It says each of us uses around 21 tonnes of natural resources per year - well above the global average - but despite that we get 40% less economic return from them. It argues that we can unlock missing billions by creating a more joined up circular economy. Louise Nash - one of the authors of "Circular by Nature: Realising Aotearoa New Zealand's Full Potential. What will it take?" joins Jesse. [picture id="4JHG60E_Louise_Nash_and_Kelly_McClean_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  What do the new inflation figures mean for you? 22.10.2026 10мин

  RNZ Business Editor Corin Dann joins Jesse to explain what the new inflation figures mean for the economy and your pocket! [picture id="4JMVVDN_GettyImages_2206123883_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense 21.10.2026 8мин

  Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.
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  Taika Waititi on Klara and the Sun 21.10.2026 13мин

  Taika Waititi's latest film is called Klara and the Sun, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, it's a story about love, loneliness, family and what makes us human. Klara and the Sun stars Jenny Ortega, Amy Adams and the New Zealand landscape outside Wanaka. Waititi's films often find humour and humanity in unexpected places, from Hunt for the Wilderpeople to Jojo Rabbit. This time however, he's tackling a quieter, more philosophical story. Jesse caught up with Taika a few weeks ago to talk about the film - which is in New Zealand cinemas from tomorrow.
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  Bookmarks with Petrina D'Rozario 21.10.2026 26мин

  Time for Bookmarks now and today we're joined by Petrina D'Rozario, founder and festival director of the Indian Film Festival New Zealand. It's the country's first dedicated Indian film festival, bringing more than 30 films in more than 11 languages to screens across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Opening night is on October 22 at Auckland's Hoyts Sylvia Park ...Petrina D'Rozario shares her what she loves to watch, listen to and read. [picture id="4JIKWRS_PDR_Credit_Keerti_Siag_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  Easy Eats: Mexican steak and rice with lime sour cream 21.10.2026 5мин

  Wednesdays here on Afternoons means a chance to talk food .. each week Kelly Gibney joins me to brighten up your weekly meal routine. Recipe is HERE
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  Heading Off to Japan! 21.10.2026 7мин

  Remember we'd love to hear from you if you have a great travel story to share .. doesn't need to be fancy or far away! Text us on 2101 or email [email protected] Today we're heading off to Indonesia with Afternoons listener Lucy Sheridan, who celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with a trip through the Flores Islands and Komodo National Park. [picture id="4K743O7_AFP__20250416__42GE8CP__v1__HighRes__JapanLifestyleTourism_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  Stories from Our Changing World 21.10.2026 9мин

  Our Changing World is an RNZ podcast that looks into science and nature topics .. every Wednesday Jesse chat to someone from the team about what they're investigating .. today Jesse is joined by producer Ayana Piper-Healion .. who is keen to talk about a genetic form of Parkinsons related to a single gene known as PINK1. [picture id="4K55I4L_Joan_and_Tomas_at_Parkinsons_Pacific_Support_Group_JPG" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  Gary McCormick is back on the road - find out why! 21.10.2026 10мин

  Gary McCormick is a man of many careers. You might know him as a poet, from his time opening for Dave Dobyn, or his years on radio and tv - particularly his show Heartland from the early 90s. The through line in all of them is life on the road. Travelling around the country, collecting stories and entertaining people. The next stage of his career sees him returning to his roots - embarking on a tour with musician Adam McGrath Gary McCormick chats to Jesse. Dates: Friday 30/10 - Wall Theatre, New Plymouth, 31/10 - Q Theatre, Auckland, 14/01 - Welly, 15/01 - Palmerston North, 06/04 - Okarito [picture id="4JQUL89_Gary_and_Adam_hi_res_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  The New Zealand teenager who's got a UK book deal! 21.10.2026 6мин

  At 17, Catherine Warman is about to become a published author Her first book - Primrose the Badger - is set to be released in the UK next month by Olympia Publishers. Catherine joins us to tell us about her book and how she got a deal!
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  Explainer: How do the Maori Seats work? 21.10.2026 12мин

  We're starting off the show today with an explainer on the Māori seats ... how do they work? why do they exist? A poll out recently gave clues of the state of the race within the seven Māori seats ... which seem to be very close. Liam Ratana is the Ātea editor at The Spinoff and chats to Jesse. [picture id="4JGVEJ6_election_2026_ma_ori_Te_Tai_Tokerau_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  How to maintain your individuality in a crowd 20.10.2026 22мин

  Ask any New Zealand sheep farmer and they'll tell you, there's always that one sheep that will not follow the flock. That impulse may not be great for the farmer, but it can be good for people. Far too often our values and priorities are shaped by what the flock is doing... what we see on social media. The great crisis of our time goes beyond polarisation and loneliness. It's the struggle to think for ourselves and develop a strong sense of self when we're constantly influenced by the crowd says professor Luke Burgis from The Catholic University of America. In his new book, he explains why we need to learn how to be part of a tribe without losing our identity. The book is called The One and the Ninety-Nine Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion. [picture id="4JGGSYF_luke_birgis_jpeg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]
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  The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense 20.10.2026 9мин

  Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.