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Guyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.
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Signup to Generate a PitchGuyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.
30 with Guyon Espiner is hosted by RNZ. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "David Stilwell" (30 June 2026, 32 minutes), "Karen Hao" (23 June 2026, 32 minutes), and "Peter Greste" (16 June 2026, 32 minutes).
30 with Guyon Espiner publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for 30 with Guyon Espiner is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 30 with Guyon Espiner requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 30 with Guyon Espiner's contact route on record: verified email.
RNZ hosts 30 with Guyon Espiner, a news podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #6
"We only criticise what the US does." Former US Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell defends America's actions in Iran, discusses New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance, and explains what Washington now expects from...
Episode #5
Are we witnessing the greatest technological breakthrough of our time or the greatest sales pitch? Karen Hao argues AI has been oversold, its limits downplayed and its hidden costs ignored. Go to this episode on...
Episode #4
From prison cell to press freedom advocate, Peter Greste talks to Guyon about free speech and cancel culture. Plus, his warning about what happens when political leaders turn the public against the press. Go to this...
Episode #3
"He's a handbrake." Opportunity party leader, Qiulae Wong, on Winston Peter's political power. Plus their vision for NZ: From a radical tax overhaul to a reset of Superannuation and Social Welfare. Watch the full...
Episode #2
The climate catastrophe once dismissed as science fiction. Leading climate scientist, Johan Rockström, on the tipping points that would plunge Europe into an ice age while catapulting the southern hemisphere into an...
Episode #1
Dame Therese Walsh sits at the centre of some of New Zealand’s biggest business decisions chairing ASB Bank and Air NZ . In this episode she confronts the rise of AI and admits “there will be job displacement” as...
Episode #6
A revealing conversation with one of our great songwriters. He opens up about the heartbreaking loss behind his song Andy . Plus his one regret about the night he told a minister to “shut up” at the Music Awards. Go to...
Episode #5
"Ruled by thieves." From Putin to Trump, the global web of dictators stealing vast wealth and laundering it through the West is on the march. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Episode #4
Sir Bill English weighs in on Chris Luxon’s performance and whether National should consider a new leader before the election. He also reflects on his years working with Te Pāti Māori, and why he barely recognises the...
Episode #3
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising inequality was going to...
Episode #2
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a government of the...
Episode #1
Amnesty’s top official says New Zealand is losing its reputation as a human-rights leader and warns the governments “Trumpian accent” is being noticed internationally. She urges the government to rediscover the moral...
Episode #13
Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's power on the wane? Go...
Episode #12
Detective Inspector Scott Beard opens up about tackling child abuse, leading the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime. Plus, why increased surveillance is taking its toll on homicide investigators, and the...
Episode #11
Has reality TV crashed and burned in New Zealand? Reality Queen, Dame Julie Christie, on our troubled TV industry and the pros and cons of offering tax breaks for films made downunder. Watch the full episode here Go to...
Episode #10
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made against it were "fake."...
Episode #9
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and why he left Google to sound the alarm. Plus, his stark warning that already gives humanity a 10-20% chance of completely losing control to...
Episode #8
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National? Watch the full episode...
Episode #7
Award-winning author Graci Kim on her canceled U.S. book tour amid Trump-era bans—and how Korean resilience and Kiwi optimism made her a New York Times bestseller Watch the video version of this episode here Go to this...
Episode #6
Nigel Latta on which parenting fads drive him crazy, why he never posts pictures of his kids on social media, how optimism is a superpower and how he accidentally became a famous psychologist Watch the video version of...
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