Jo Mc Carroll
The tweet that went too far
The US TV show Roseanne has been cancelled after its star posted a tweet that caused outrage. Roseanne Barr has been called racist for comments about a former aide of President Obama during a twitter… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
Doctors are warning they are seeing people addicted to bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency becomes more popular. The issue is being compared to high-stakes gambling that can totally consume those who play… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Jo McCarroll (Part 1)
The US TV show Roseanne has been cancelled after its star posted a tweet that caused outrage. Roseanne Barr has been called racist for her tweet to a former aide of President Obama during a tirade… Audio
Catholic themed Met Gala
Celeb's turned out in their best arty bishop hats and crucifix-themed gowns for this year's gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Should Catholics be offended? Is it religious appropriation? Audio
A robot assistant
Google has just released its new Duplex technology. It makes calls in a seemingly-human voice with almost human responses and conversation. Audio
Bite size learning with EduBits
Phil Ker of Otago Polytechnic explains how the micro-qualification system EduBits works and if it's the future of tertiary education. Audio
Secrets for happy and healthy old age
A little bit of exercise, nice healthy food and a purpose. The recipe for longevity according to a new study by the US' North Western University. Audio
Towie's take on NZ drivers
The Panel's been discussing various issues on the roads as part of Road Safety Awreness Week. Today a Christchurch tow truck driver shares some of his experiences of fellow drivers. Audio
KiwiBank's $1 cheque service fee
The banks are laughing all the way to the banks. New Zealand's big four banks have experienced a 75% increase in profits over a decade. Meanwhile, in Timaru Grey Power's Denise Fitzgerald was… Audio
US backs off Iran deal
The Accord struck between Iran and some Western Nations will see not only an end to the US's participation but Al Gillespie explains how it will also effect world trade including New Zealand's. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell (Part 2)
A little bit of exercise, nice healthy food and a purpose. The recipe for longevity according to a new study by the US' North Western University. What the Panelists Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
The Accord struck between Iran and some Western Nations will see not only an end to the US's participation but Al Gillespie explains how it will also effect world trade including New Zealand's. The… Audio
Make-up courses for young girls
An optional course called "Glitz and Glamour for Girls" at a Wellington school has been cancelled after critics described it as harking back to the 1950s. But a spokeswoman insists the course was all… Audio
How to wash your hands
Following our story of the day yesterday about hand dryers, a listener got in touch to say the best way to wash your hands is to rub them together with water. Audio
A ban on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day has come around once again and there are calls for the commercialised day to be scrapped altogether. Audio
Pay ratio between CEO and staff
A survey on executive pay has revealed kiwi CEOs are paid less compared to their staff than their overseas counterparts. Audio
What the panelists want to talk about
What the Panelists Jo McCarroll and Chris Wikaira want to talk about. Audio
Life mottos and living luxuriously
Eric Trump has revealed a new Trump magazine, despite the failure of many other Trump magazines in the past. The motto of the magazine is "Live Luxury, Never Settle". Audio
Drivers and roads continued
More discussion on the country's high road toll and what can be done about it. The AA blames our old cars and yesterday we talked to a researcher who discovered drivers are simply terrible at… Audio