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Kadie Kanneh-Mason's family has been described as the most musically talented in the world. All seven children are classical music prodigies. Aged from 10 to 24, all of the other six children are also… Video, Audio

Harold McGee can explain why cut grass smells like summer and baking bread like home.  Audio

Author Rose Carlyle joins Jesse today for the "How to Write" segment, talking about how to write a killer plot! Audio

One of the world's foremost energy experts and Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr Daniel Yergin talks to Kathryn about the power plays in global energy and the interconnectedness to geo politics at… Audio

'The Mystery of Mrs. Christie' tackles the historical puzzle of Agatha Christie's mysterious 11-day disappearance. Marie Benedict joins the show to discuss the book and what drives her to tell the… Audio

Being selected for two writers' residencies in a row has been the perfect welcome home gift for Greek/Kiwi writer and reviewer, Michalia Arathimos She and her family are preparing to leave the… Audio

Nat (of 'Nat's What I Reckon' fame) was one of the few people who was able to truly benefit from the restrictions that lockdown brought, with his hugely popular cooking tutorials providing light… Audio

"Quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle" - many New Zealanders know Denis Glover as the author of the iconic poem "The Magpies". The late poet, printer and publisher also left behind a tarnished personal… Audio

In the sum of human history working in an office is a relatively recent development, says Australian writer Gideon Haigh. Audio

Woke culture is creating a broken culture says British author and culture writer Helen Pluckrose. She argues that too much focus on perceived injustice sometimes serves to hide real injustice. She… Audio

A New Zealand children's conservation book has been given the thumbs up by Sir David Attenborough. Helen Griffiths' Treasure Beyond Measure book was created, as she says, by accident. Audio

Earlier this year America - and the world - lost an intellectual powerhouse. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a Supreme Court justice from 1993 until her death in September, at the age of 87. Audio

Mary Jane Walker is on a mission to make sure people know that the North Island is just as much a worthy tourism destination as the South Island. She's talks to Jesse about her book, The Neglected… Audio

Scuba-diving philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith talks about his latest book, Metazoa: Animal life and the birth of the mind. He travels deep below the ocean's surface to explore the fundamental links… Audio

Donald Trump has been compulsive viewing for many people throughout the world over the course of his first and likely only term as US president. However, writer Joe Berkowitz argues he has been bad… Audio

Having been down on her luck and at sea in her personal life, Maria Konnikova sought out her life answers in the game of poker. Within a year, she was a national champion and won more than $80k in one… Audio

Scottish writer Douglas Stuart recently won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel Shuggie Bain. Before its success, the book was rejected more than 30 times by various publishers. Set in 1980s… Audio

Australia is not well known for casting envious glances across the Tasman. But what can 'the lucky country' learn from us? Laura Tingle is a senior political journalist with the Australian… Audio

Wellington based illustrator, Melissa Boardman is passionate about native birds. Her illustrated book Birds of New Zealand catalogues the collective noun names for our native birds. Some are quite… Audio, Gallery

Independent wine reviewer Michael Cooper has today released his 2021 Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide. He talks to Jesse about the best wines for the festive season. Audio