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30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.

Hosted by Guyon Espiner

10 episodes

Dave Letele

Community leader Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, if bootcamps really work, and whether he’ll ever get into the political ring himself.
Season 1/Episode 1
32m

Roseanne Liang

Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity.
Season 1/Episode 2
31m

David Seymour

ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts.
Season 1/Episode 3
31m

James Shaw

Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree tory", and what he's got planned after politics.
Season 1/Episode 4
31m

Stephen Cave

Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world.
Season 1/Episode 5
31m

Jordan Williams

Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party.
Season 1/Episode 6
31m

Mike King

Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage and why kids don't talk to their parents about their mental health.
Season 1/Episode 7
31m

Tuku Morgan

Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the future and why he's not sorry about that underwear scandal.
Season 1/Episode 8
31m

Mea Motu

Champion boxer Mea Motu gets real about what motivates her in the ring, how her kids saved her life, and why she won’t stay silent on domestic abuse.
Season 1/Episode 9
31m

Peter Zeihan

Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US election.
Season 1/Episode 10
31m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

The brand-new interview show with award-winning journalist Guyon Espiner launches 17 April 2024.
Season 1/
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Awards

2024 NZ TV Awards

Finalist - Best Presenter: News And Current Affairs

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