30 with Guyon Espiner

Guyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.

Hosted by Guyon Espiner

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Jordan O'Brien

Season 3 / Episode 1
NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldiers and what Ukrainians think of recent peace talks.
Kiwi soldier in Ukraine, Jordan O'Brien, speaks to Guyon Espiner for 30 season 3.

Sam Neill

Season 3 / Episode 2
Actor, Sam Neill. tells Guyon what it was like to work with Stephen Spielberg and reveals his near death experience during the filming of Jurassic Park. Plus, he shares his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and explains why he feels sorry for Brad Pitt
Highlight
Sam Neill and Guyon Espiner sit down for an interview as part of 30 with Guyon Espiner, on location at Two Paddocks in Central Otago.

Eugene Ryder

Season 3 / Episode 3
Former Black Power member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For Māori" isn't the right approach.
Contains references to sexual abuse and violence
Eugene Ryder speaks to Guyon Espiner for 30 season 3.

Stephen Scheeler

Season 3 / Episode 4
Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how the Social media giant targets teens with low self esteem. Plus, his insights into Mark Zuckerberg and why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes to President Trump.
Former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand, Stephen Scheeler sits down with Guyon Espiner for an interview as part of '30 with Guyon Espiner'.

Malcolm Turnbull

Season 3 / Episode 5
Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff.
Highlight
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, talks with Guyon Espiner for an interview as part of 30 with Guyon Espiner.

Nigel Latta

Season 3 / 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
Essential
Nigel Latta sits down with Guyon Espiner for an interview as part of 30 with Guyon Espiner,.

Graci Kim

Season 3 / 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
Diplomat turned award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Graci Kim with Guyon Espiner, host of '30'.

Chlöe Swarbrick

Season 3 / 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?
Chlöe Swarbrick, Co-Leader of the Green Party, in studio with Guyon Espiner for season 3 of '30 with Guyon Espiner'.

Geoffrey Hinton

Season 3 / 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 digital beings.
Geoffrey Hinton appearing on season 3 of '30 with Guyon Espiner'.

David Seymour S3

Season 3 / 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."
New episode
ACT Party leader David Seyour in studio for an interview on season 3 of 30 with Guyon Espiner.

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