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Thursday 18 September 2025
1:15 Should our politicians be forced to think about future generations?
It seems like a no-brainer.
A group calling itself WeAll Aotearoa has laid out its vision for how public bodies should take long-term impacts and future wellbeing into account.
Sophie Handford & Gareth Hughes from WeALL Aotearoa spoke to Jesse.
New Zealand First MP, Shane Jones during Parliament's obituaries for fallen Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith
1:25 Stories from around New Zealand and the World
It seems we are constantly hearing about the threat of AI and the havoc it could wreck on society. But new technology does bring opportunities. A new tool is promising to revolutionise the way we farm.
LeaderBrand's General Manager of Farming Gordon McPhail spoke to Jesse.
Gordon McPhail Leaderbrand general manager of farming. Photo: RNZ / Kate Green
1:35 Don't act your age - lessons in how to thrive in your later years
If you've ever scowled at being told to, quote, "act your age", then Leigh Elder's new book is for you.
Leigh is an author and longtime health and wellness coach, now in his early 80s.
The book is 'Don't Act your Age - Living younger can be age-defying', and it's all about how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.
Leigh Elder, author of ‘Don’t Act Your Age’. Photo: SUPPLIED/Leigh Elder
2:10 Relationships: Practical advice for commonplace pickles
We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with friendships. And sometimes, it really helps to get an outside perspective.
Clinical Psychologist Kirsty Ross joined Jesse to discuss how to politely say no at work, how to address your partner's spending habits and explained why some people feel the need to share their opinions online.
If you have any issues you'd like addressed email me at afternoons@rnz.co.nz
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2:30 NZ Sporting History
In 1988 Angela Walker became just the second New Zealander to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Olympics. Despite that being 37 years ago, no one else has repeated that feat since.
Angela joins Jesse to discuss the highs, lows, pirouettes, and leaps of her sporting career.
Angela Walker wears three of her medals at the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games. Photo: Angela Walker - Supplied
3:15 Solving the World's Problems
Lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir joined Jesse to discuss his solution to our energy problem.
OpenStar Technologies' nuclear fusion reactor in Wellington. Photo: OpenStar Technologies
3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris
It might be the biggest rivalry we have, but did you know that at one time there was the opportunity for New Zealand to become the seventh state of Australia?
Kaipo Olsen-Baker of the Black Ferns clashes heads with Emily Chancellor of the Wallaroos during the Pacific Four Test Series match between the Wallaroos and the Black Ferns at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Saturday, May 10, 2025. Photo: DAN HIMBRECHTS
3:35 Spoken Feature BBC Witness
On 11 September 2001, a small Canadian town called Gander became a haven for thousands of airline passengers and crew stranded after the 9/11 terror attacks. BBC Witness looks into the acts of extraordinary hospitality.
Photo: AFP
3:45 The pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
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