The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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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

Travis Knight: Wildwood director on the film's creative journey and the impact of stop-motion animation

Ke Huy Quan: Oscar-winning actor on his new memoir 'Never Say Die'

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Maui's recovery after the fires three years ago

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert explains the rise of neurowellness

Mike van de Elzen: Roasted pineapple and lime custard layered meringue

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on whether blocking out noise during surgery can reduce sickness

Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on new data showing only 4 percent of music streamed in NZ was made locally

Josh Emett: celebrity chef on the launch of his new Air New Zealand menu

Peter Dunne: former Minister and commentator on the political fallout from this week's gang saga

Dr Gareth Rivalland: oncologist on the research and trials carried out into melanoma vaccine

Karl Le Quesne: Chief Electoral Officer on the state of enrolment figures ahead of tonight's deadline

Francesca Rudkin: The timing of the gangs saga is brutal

Ciaran Hinds: Irish actor on his new film The Three Urns

Taika Waititi: Kiwi filmmaker on his new project Klara and the Sun

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her experience in Hawaii

The Sunday Panel: Are we ready to vote yet?