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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

13 episodes

Kenneth Roth

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?
Season 3/Episode 13
32m

Scott Beard

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 simple hand signal that could save a child's life..
Season 3/Episode 12
33m

Dame Julie Christie

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.
Season 3/Episode 11
32m

David Seymour - S3

Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed gender 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."
Season 3/Episode 10
31m

Geoffrey Hinton

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.
Season 3/Episode 9
32m

Chlöe Swarbrick

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 her to work forces with National .
Season 3/Episode 8
32m

Graci Kim

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
Season 3/Episode 7
31m

Nigel Latta

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
Season 3/Episode 6
32m

Malcolm Turnbull

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 Watch 30 with Guyon Espiner every Wednesday | Subscribe: @RNZvideo
Season 3/Episode 5
31m

Stephen Scheeler

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 Trump.
Season 3/Episode 4
32m

Eugene Ryder

Former patched 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.
Season 3/Episode 3
31m

Sam Neill

Actor, Sam Neill, tells Guyon what it's like to work with Steven Spielberg and talks about a near death experience while filming Jurassic Park. Plus, his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and why he feels sorry for Brad Pitt.
Season 3/Episode 2
32m

Jordan O'Brien

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.
Season 3/Episode 1
32m

Trailers & bonus video

Kenneth Roth

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?
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32m

Awards

2024 NZ TV Awards

Finalist - Best Presenter: News And Current Affairs

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