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.
Episodes
The Cut Throat Trial by S.J Fleet. I assume that the author’s name is a pseudonym as they’ve published previous books under the moniker of The Secret Barrister – I believe they’re a practising lawyer who in those books delivered some witty and interesting commentary on the state of the UK justice system. This novel is set in a courtroom, where three teenagers are on trial for the murder of an elderly man. I didn’t know this until I...
New Orleans was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, and the damage didn't stop there.
The levies around the city broke in the days after the Hurricane, flooding parts of the city and destroying countless buildings.
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton has visited the city many times since, and says it's succesful recovery to a vibrant, musical city has been outstanding.
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This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and Senior PR Consultant at One Plus One Communications, Damien Venuto, joined in on a discussion about the issues of the day - and more!
Should the taxpayer be covering the Covid inquiry legal costs? &n...
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara covers in detail whether we need supplements and ...
Kiwi indie rock band The Beths have released their 4th studio album titled 'Straight Line Was A Lie.'
Lead singer Liz Stokes and guitarist Jonathan Pierce joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss their new release.
Stokes said that she hit a writers block during the making of this album, which makes it's release even more special.
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Asian greens and Chinese greens are terms used for any number of leafy green vegetables that find their origins in Eastern Asia.
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Scientists have debated over two main theories of how lightning starts for years.
Some say it's due to a build up of static electricity between particles in clouds, whereas others say cosmic rays are involved in the process.
Dr Michelle Dickinson joins Francesca Rudkin to breakdown these two leading theories.
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The new documentary on musician Shayne Carter titled 'Life in one chord' has been described as one to watch in the cinemas by flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall.
He told Francesca Rudkin that, "the need for volume in a Shayne Carter documentary is very important, and it's also beautifully filmed.'
The documentary will be shown in cinemas around New Zealand next week.
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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for (DAY DD Month YYYY), a few years ago, author Lee Child walked away from his Jack Reacher series but this week he hints a return might be on the Reacher might be on the cards.
Kiwi indie rock band The Beths are having a great run at the moment, lead singer Liz Stokes and guitarist Jonathan Pearce chat about their new album and the bands growing success.
There's been a...
Since the late 90s Lee Child’s name has been synonymous with Jack Reacher.
The books selling over 100 million copies worldwide and Reacher becoming one of the most loved and enduring fictional characters.
Lee has now handed over the Reacher series to his ...
The women’s Rugby World Cup has entered round two in England.
The Black Ferns face Jap...
NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor joins Francesca Rudkin to review this weeks' top local politics stories.
Is it normal for the taxpayers to pay for the legal advice the government received during COVID?
Will New Zealand follow suit with Australia and remove the Iranian ambassador following recent anti-semitic attacks?
And what does the Government's new Business Investor Visa do for foreign investors?
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Donald Trump’s vowing to fight the ruling that many of his imposed trade tariffs are illegal.
The US Court of Appeals has ruled Trump went too far when he declared national emergencies to impose the sweeping import tariffs.
The tariffs remain in place until mid-October to allow a Supreme Court appeal.
Waikato University international law expert Al Gillespie says it's a 50-50 chance whether or not Trump's appeal wi...
Almost three New Zealanders die from preventable drug overdoses every week.
That is twice the number of people that die from drowning.
New Zealand Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm said that the number of overdoses highlights New Zealand's shortcomings on tackling substance abuse.
'We're losing so many New Zealanders to preventable overdose, and we have very little little in place to prevent overdoses'
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Richard Burton was a global icon best remembered for his memorable film roles and his passionate - and drama-filled - romance with Elizabeth Taylor, but a new release reveals where it all began.
The new biopic Mr Burton will be out in theatres next week and it tells the story of Richard Burton's tumultuous early life - and the school teacher who helped propel him to global stardom.
Kate Burton, daughter of Richard Burton and ...
Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie, best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords, is set to release his second album next week.
Freak Out City is a follow-up to his 2022 solo project Songs Without Jokes.
The lead off single is All I Need, and Bret McKenzie says it's inspired by his long-term relationship with his wife, Hannah.
"It's funny, when you've been in a relationship that long, there are some days whe...
Summer Island by Kristin Hannah: Kristin Hannah is the author of several extremely popular books, including The Nightingale and The Women. They’re historical fiction, but this one is contemporary - about a broken mother and daughter relationship. Nora Bridge is a nationally syndicated talk show host who dispenses moral and spiritual advice to her legion of listeners, and whose daughter Ruby is a wannabe stand up comedienne, using h...
Japan is making significant changes to its tourism landscape, with new measures taking effect by late 2026.
Japan will end tax-free shopping benefits for foreign visitors, estabish dual pricing and establish visitor caps at popular tourist spots.
BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton explains further - and reveals whether these will make a dent in Japan's tourism figures.
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This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and director at Capital NZ, Ben Thomas, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of...
Consuming more fibre can be good for your health, but is TikTok's new FibreMaxxing trend the safest way to go about it?
FibreMaxxing encourages people to load their diets up with extra fibre, but experts have voiced concerns that consuming too much could lead to harmful effects.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further.
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