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Nights

RNZ
New Zealand
Auckland
Iran
Wellington, New Zealand
Labour Party
Artificial Intelligence
Wellington
State Of the Nation Speeches
RNZ
Polymarket
United States
Sociolinguistics
Politics
Australia
New Zealand Accent
Car Indicators
Gardening
Social Cohesion
Donald Trump
Insects

Tune in to Nights with Emile Donovan every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.

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Tanya Notley
Professor at the School of Arts and the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Australia's social media ban leaves gap in young people's access to news
Dan Bain
New Zealand dramatist and adapter of The Odyssey for the stage (2024)
Independent theatre practitioner, Christchurch/Wellington
Episode: Theatre director Dan Bain on the challenge of adapting Homer's Odyssey
Steve Braunias
New Zealand writer and editor
Episode: Another day, another literary AI scandal
Anna Fifield
Journalist, Beijing-desk commentator
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Episode: A tale of two visits to Beijing
Harry Ngata
Former All White and Kings player, involved with Auckland FC and development initiatives
Auckland FC
Episode: The rise of professional football in Aotearoa
Michael Gleason
Chimney sweep, from Dr Sweep
Dr Sweep
Episode: The life of a chimney sweep
Frances Cook
Finance journalist
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Episode: Townhouses are selling at a loss
James Chapman
Author, Licence to Kill: Cultural History of the James Bond Films
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Episode: How do you cast the next James Bond?
Naomi Arnold
Journalist who wrote about the great mongoose dodge on The Spinoff
Episode: The great mongoose dodge

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Emile Donovan
Host of Nights;RNZ/Nights (radio brands)

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
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    Ow those dulcet tones

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Polished hosting with credible, grounded perspectives.
Engaging discussion that connects local NZ issues to global context.
Thoughtful and well-informed conversations are a standout.
Great mix of experts and approachable delivery.
Consistently high-quality guests and insightful analysis.

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Another day, another literary AI scandal
Q: What did you think of it?
Steve Braunias says the writing is dazzling and that the piece is beautifully written, suggesting the controversy may be overemphasizing AI authorship versus exceptional writing.
Are you choosing the red button or the blue button?
Q: Tell me what the Nash equilibrium is.
The Nash equilibrium is the outcome where no individual can improve their own result by unilaterally changing their strategy, given what others are doing; in this thought experiment, the equilibrium emerges when everyone acts in self-interest, often leaving everyone worse off than if they coordinated.
Australia's social media ban leaves gap in young people's access to news
Q: What would you advise policymakers considering similar bans in other countries?
Pause to allow more research into unintended consequences, listen to youth input, and assess how to balance safety with access to information and opportunities for civic participation.
Australia's social media ban leaves gap in young people's access to news
Q: What are the broader implications for news engagement among youths?
News engagement remains important for civic participation, but the way youths access and consume news has shifted, with social media remaining a key channel even as traditional outlets struggle to center youth perspectives.
Australia's social media ban leaves gap in young people's access to news
Q: Has the ban succeeded in removing under-16s from social media, based on your research?
Our studies show the vast majority of young people continue using social media, with about 60-65% still on the banned platforms, suggesting the ban did not achieve its primary access-reduction goal.

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A thoughtful, broad-appeal show that pairs open-minded conversations with timely culture, science, and policy topics. Across recent episodes, themes include democracy and civic participation, language and sociolinguistics, conservation policy, aviation economics, and niche subcultures like Ultras and medieval combat. Guests tend to be researchers, academics, journalists, or subject-matter experts who bring practical insights and context to complex issues, often tying local New Zealand perspectives to wider global conversations. The show's strength lies in accessible expert analysis, a curious interviewer, and a willingness to explore both policy implications and human-interest angles. For potential listeners, it's a good fit if you enjoy nu... more

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7. Frances Cook
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