The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Full Show Podcast: 07 December 2025
On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 7 December 2025, for years it was believed Suzanne Vega's 'Luka' was about a young boy, this week she tells Francesca why, after 35 years, she finally admitted she is Luka. Kiwi band Castaway are a band on the rise, this week…
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Erin O'Hara: Mindful eating for better digestion
Mindful eating is when we become fully connected with all the sensations experienced when eating and drinking including sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Why is eating more mindful is helpful? By being more mindful and conscious it helps us to reflect on what we are eating, how and why. Na…
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Castaway: The pressure of recording 'Nondual', and performing Pretty Little Liars live in studio
Pop rock band Castaway released their sophomore EP Nondual in October - the popular tracks resulting in regular airplay on many mainstream radio stations. Three of the five band members Joe, Rhys and Austen joined Francesca Rudkin and told her about the pressure of recording this album in such a …
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Mike van de Elzen: Christmas sides and salads for the holiday season
This week, we continue with part two of our four-part lead-up to Christmas, focusing on sides and salads. Mike van de Elzen has chosen two of his favourite classic salads ahead of the festive season, and runs Francesca Rudkin through the recipe as well as a few tips on the key to a great salad.Emb…
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: Is Garlic Be the Next Big Thing in Mouthwash?
Garlic is famous for many things, boosting flavour, warding off vampires, and making your kitchen smell incredible (or incredibly strong). But new research suggests it might have one more surprising talent: acting as a natural alternative to traditional mouthwash. The research published in the Jo…
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Steve Newall: Netflix's US$83bn bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros Discovery in a blockbuster US$83bn deal – plus debt. As part of the deal, Netflix takes the TV and movie studio and other assets, including the HBO Max streaming service. Flicks.co.nz's Steve Newall analysis the deal with Francesca Rudkin, as well as Quentin Taran…
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Francesca Rudkin: The Kiwi on the world stage this week... but not for good reasons
Sometimes I wonder what the world thinks of us. Not in an insecure way – as in, we need the world’s admiration to validate how wonderful we are. But when I see the local stories which break through into international media I do wonder if the world thinks we’re a bit odd. Many international ne…
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Suzanne Vega: Success with Flying with Angels, and returning to NZ
American folk rock artist Suzanne Vega launched onto the global music scene back in 1987. Almost 40 years on, Suzanne is still making music. Her latest album ‘Flying with Angels’ receiving rave reviews - Rolling Stone referring to it as the best album of 2025 so far. With the album out, she's h…
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Ethan Griffiths: What Andrew Coster alleged in his first interview after Jevon McSkimming revelations
Andrew Coster has given his first interview on TVNZ's Q&A with Jack Tame since resigning from the public service. The former Police Commission resigned as head of the Social Investment Agency this week. He claimed in the pre-recorded interview two senior politicians knew more than they have publ…
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Hayden Eastmond-Mein: Drug Foundation still has concern as roadside drug testing set to begin
In just over a week, roadside drug testing of drivers will begin in Wellington, with the aim to roll it out nationwide by mid-2026. So how will it work? And how reliable will this testing be? Hayden Eastmond-Mein from the Drug Foundation joined Francesca Rudkin to guide her through what the te…
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