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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

Antonia Watson

ANZ's Antonia Watson talks to Guyon about billion dollar bank profits, whether we're paying too much for our mortgages and why it's time for a Capital gains tax.
Season 2/Episode 1
31m

Mark Manson

Author, Mark Manson, talks to Guyon about the possibility of AI therapy, and why so many Americans idolise Trump. Plus, he reveals how his life completely changed after visiting NZ.
Season 2/Episode 2
31m

John Bolton

Former White House staffer, John Bolton, on why a second term for Trump would be far worse than his first. Plus, he tells Guyon why its time for New Zealand to rethink its nuclear-free policy
Season 2/Episode 3
31m

Barbara Edmonds

Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks to Guyon about the huge fiscal challenges ahead and whether it's time to lift the super age. Plus, her heart-breaking yet inspiring backstory
Season 2/Episode 4
31m

Sir John Kirwan

The rugby great became the face of mental health in New Zealand, so why does he think he’s failed? Plus, he challenges Guyon to open up about his own health and asks if New Zealand’s macho culture has really changed.
Season 2/Episode 5
32m

Jamie Pennell

Elite SAS soldier, Jamie Pennell talks about facing the full force of the Taliban, who gets through the brutal SAS selection process and what it's like to lose a fellow soldier.
Season 2/Episode 6
31m

Christopher Luxon

The Prime Minister admits he needs to cut back the corporate language after calling his voters, "customers". Plus, why he allowed the Treaty Principles Bill and he gives his final word on a Capital gains tax
Season 2/Episode 7
31m

Michael Oppenheimer

Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up. Plus, he tells us what he thinks about soup-throwing climate activists.
Season 2/Episode 8
32m

Sam McBride

As demand for ADHD medication skyrockets, Guyon Espiner asks leading psychiatrist, Dr Sam McBride, why more people than ever before are being diagnosed with the condition and how online tests and Big Pharma are contributing to the surge.
Season 2/Episode 9
32m

Wang Xiaolong

China’s ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's influence in New Zealand, the potential of a Trade war with Trump and a hot war over Taiwan.
Season 2/Episode 10
32m

Trailers & bonus video

中国驻新西兰大使王小龙就新西兰加入AUKUS事务发出警告

王小龙大使就新西兰加入AUKUS可能出现的后果发出警告。此外，采访还涉及中共在新西兰施加影响力、与特朗普之间潜在的贸易战，以及与台湾爆发热战的可能性等话题。
Season 2/
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Awards

2024 NZ TV Awards

Finalist - Best Presenter: News And Current Affairs

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