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Sunday Morning

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Iran
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Australia
Ukraine
United States
Auckland
Sleep
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Middle East
Strait Of Hormuz
Rugby Union
Oil
Monopoly
9/11
Lindsay Clancy
Donald Trump

News, discussion, features and ideas until midday.

PublishesDailyEpisodes240Founded20 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Stuart Grieve KC joins Jim to discuss his new book Nothing But the Truth.

TVNZ host Jack Tame joins Jim to discuss how he's preparing for next week's 1News Leaders Debate and to choose his Best Song Eva.

If you're a cat owner, you may have wondered what your cat does when no one is watching. It turns out they're not doing much.

Stylist Sarah Stuart with Jim to discuss what's driving the 'barely there' fingernails trend and whether it really embodies effortless luxury.

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Recent Guests

Suzy Cato
Children's host and guest on the episode
Episode: Best Song Eva: Suzy Cato
Nial Wheate
Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University and head of cancer research; former Standards Australia sunscreens panel member
Macquarie University
Episode: Are the chemicals in our sunscreen safe?
Randy Bachman
Guitarist and frontman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who
Bachman-Turner Overdrive / The Guess Who
Episode: Still Takin' Care of Business: Randy Bachman at 83
Courtney Conley
Gait specialist and author of Walk
Author; gait specialist
Episode: Sore feet? Ask Dr Courtney Conley
Dr. William Tullett
Historian of smells, author of Sniff, A History of Smells
University of York
Episode: Why we need to sniff things more
Turi King
Professor of Genetics, author of The Secrets of Our DNA
Milner Centre for Evolution, University of Bath
Episode: Does DNA really determine who we become?
Bruce Ansley
Author and journalist, author of The Farm, A Timeless Story of Life on the Land
Author, The Farm
Episode: What's My Book About: Bruce Ansley
Simon Gault
Master chef, food importer, formerly associated with Euro Restaurant Auckland
Independent culinary professional
Episode: Sunday Brunch with Simon Gault
Amy Strang
Environment and Sustainability Marketing Manager at Airbus; founder and chair of ELSA (Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation)
Airbus; ELSA
Episode: Calling Home: Amy Strang from Toulouse, France

Host

Jim Mora
Host of the show

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 378 ratings
  • Love these interviews

    Such a great radio show from New Zealand with excellent interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listening in Winch
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Thanks Jim

    Jim is unfailingly courteous to the people he interviews. He elicits interesting information without interruption or aggression. It’s a pleasure to listen to his programme

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiwi at the bay
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Jim mora

    Jim’s program is the only thing I listen to on National radio. It feels like he still talks to the average New Zealander. His interview style is exceptional and he doesn’t seem to think he needs to score personal points but focuses on getting information people want to know about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marionanne
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Best listening of the week!

    Jim is a fantastic interviewer. I only regret that he moved from afternoons and we can’t hear him 5 times a week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Halfpint nz
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Jim and Kim

    We are truly blessed to have Kim Hill and Jim Mora to listen to over the weekend. Surely they must be considered National Treasures!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canapinata
    New Zealand4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate varied guests and a calm, intelligent interviewing style.
A trusted source for nuanced discussions across politics, science, and culture.
The host is thoughtful, respectful, and well-prepared, making interviews engaging and informative.
Quality guests and research come through; conversations feel like real dialogue, not soundbites.

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Apple Podcasts
#64
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Why we need to sniff things more
Q: What explains the shift in how we perceive smells like coffee or new car interiors as technology and manufacturing changed?
Improvements in roasting and packaging, as well as the switch from natural to synthetic scents in manufacturing, altered aroma profiles and how people experience and value these smells.
Why we need to sniff things more
Q: Why do you encourage children to sniff more, especially in school settings where smell is sometimes treated as a problem?
Because exposing children to diverse smells expands their olfactory vocabulary, helps counteract hygiene-based bullying, and builds a lifelong capability to describe and engage with scents.
Why we need to sniff things more
Q: In the promotional blurb you mention that the past was not simply smellier, but smelled differently; could you expand on what you mean by that?
The past had different dominant smells and our interpretations of those smells were shaped by cultural and religious meanings, such as associating sulphur with the devil, which differs from modern interpretations tied to pollution and secular concerns.
Does DNA really determine who we become?
Q: Adolf Hitler, first from your book, how did you obtain DNA from him, please?
We identified DNA from a blood-stained sofa fragment connected to Hitler, confirmed it matched a known male relative, and then proceeded to whole-genome sequencing to study genetic traits while underscoring limits and non-determinism in interpreting such data.
Are car headlights getting too bright?
Q: Why are modern headlights so much brighter than before?
The benefits of newer technology, including xenon and LED headlights, include higher lumens and daylight-like brightness; however, this comes with glare issues, and the industry is awaiting global standards to harmonize brightness while preserving road safety.

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This show features thoughtful conversations with high-profile guests spanning politics, science, business, culture, and everyday life, framed by a respectful, curious interviewer. Across episodes, topics range from privacy and biometrics to financial independence, aging, grief support, and competitive gaming, often blending expert insight with personal storytelling. A notable strength is the host's ability to balance challenging subjects with accessible, entertaining dialogue, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy well-researched, ideas-focused interviews alongside light, host-aired banter.

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1. Saturday Morning
2. The Detail
3. Mediawatch
4. Nine To Noon
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Sunday Morning launched 20 years ago and published 240 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sunday Morning include:

1. Suzy Cato
2. Nial Wheate
3. Randy Bachman
4. Courtney Conley
5. Dr. William Tullett
6. Turi King
7. Bruce Ansley
8. Simon Gault

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