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Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett — 122 episodes

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Why Charlotte Glennie still believes in journalism

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From murderer to doctor of psychology: Paul Wood on making real change

3

The question that saved Dame Sophie Pascoe’s life

4

Hannah McQueen on where we go wrong when our income goes up

5

'It's a bit of bullshit' - Petra Bagust on our obsession with independence

6

The time MKR's Colin Fassnidge went crazy in the jungle

7

Barry Soper on the loneliness that comes with being prime minister

8

Paul Ego is going solo and pushing boundaries

9

Laura McGoldrick on parenting like her parents did

10

When trauma sneaks up on you with Kelsey Waghorn

11

David Seymour on politics, privacy, and being himself

12

Tom Sainsbury on the deliciousness of small town scandals

13

Charlotte Lockhart on finding clarity when facing mortality

14

How Melodie Robinson changed the game

15

Suzanne Paul on wrestling with rejection

16

Ali Williams on the problem with Auckland

17

Cecilia Robinson on what makes a good leader

18

Toni Street on creating confidence

19

The Most Valuable Conversation with Hayley Sproull

20

Bill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaos

21

Pike River’s real-life friendship that inspired the film

22

Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle

23

Jazz Thornton on the fight to save young minds

24

Suzanne Lynch on a lifetime of saying yes

25

Al Brown on keeping it simple, on the plate and in life

26

Stacey Morrison on why speaking te reo Māori isn't about perfection

27

Grant Robertson versus Paula Bennett

28

Leigh Hart on becoming 'That Guy', his eclectic path to stardom, and the one time he crossed the line

29

Suzy Cato on connecting with children, surviving redundancy, and her private struggles

30

A doctor's insight into NZ's health crisis with Ivor Popovich

31

How to reclaim your own identity with Jenny-May Clarkson

32

How to embrace opportunities with Nadia Lim

33

How to overcome adversity with Jake Bailey

34

How to manage perceptions with Matilda Green

35

How to embrace optimism with Trent Dalton

36

How to embrace the chaos with Guy Williams

37

How to take risks and embrace change with Rebecca Gibney

38

How to find the best food in New Zealand with Manu Feildel

39

Ali Mau on her new memoir and her advocacy for sexual abuse survivors

40

How to cope with anxiety with Lance Burdett

41

How to find the funny in tough subjects with Pax Assadi

42

Gloriavale survivor Theophila Pratt shares her story of resilience

43

Marama Davidson on her breast cancer journey and returning to politics

44

How to handle the hustle life with Hayley Sproull

45

How to be Prime Minister with Christopher Luxon

46

How to entertain this Christmas with Chelsea Winter

47

How to master The Block and home renovations with Scott Cam

48

Mea Motu on surviving domestic violence - and choosing to forgive

49

How to be a great CEO with Rhiannon McKinnon

50

How to live an adventurous life with Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-anne Wilkinson

51

How to get through a health crisis with Barry Soper

52

How to run an ethical brothel with Antonia Murphy

53

How to talk about your mental health with Sir John Kirwan

54

How to own your health issues with Susie Ferguson

55

How to make the rural move with Matt Chisholm

56

How to find dignity in death with 'Coffin Confessor' Bill Edgar

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How to know when to quit with Jay Jay Feeney

58

How not to be typecast with Antonia Prebble

59

The key to career longevity with Eric Idle

60

How to be ahead of the game with Ric Salizzo

61

How to hold your own opinions with Ryan Bridge

62

How to support the neurodivergent with Sonia Gray

63

How to get on the property ladder with Ed McKnight

64

How to succeed in business and find love with Theresa Gattung

65

How to find meaningful outcomes with Kanoa Lloyd

66

How to have a less punishing life with Matt Heath

67

How to be straight up with Niva Retimanu

68

How to find your own path with Suzanne Heywood

69

How to connect with kids with Jason Gunn

70

How to fix healthcare with Adam Kay

71

How to move on from bad times with Dame Susan Devoy

72

How to enjoy ageing with Judy Bailey

73

Should you consider bariatric surgery with Lloyd Burr

74

How to fight for your family with Rev. Frank Ritchie

75

How to rock the boat with Leo Molloy

76

How to live adventurously with Jack Tame

77

How to improve your sex life and relationships with Morgan Penn

78

How to be a community leader with Dave Letele

79

How to be in the public eye with Amanda Luxon

80

How to thrive in your industry with Chris Parker

81

How to heal through food with Two Raw Sisters

82

How to be an entrepreneur with Jamie Beaton

83

How to find your calm with Dai Henwood

84

How to survive in business with Kathryn Wilson

85

How to adapt to the digital age with Sean Topham

86

How to take charge with Robyn Malcolm

87

How to hold people accountable with Heather du Plessis-Allan

88

How to live authentically with Paul Henry

89

How not to be scammed with Nigel Latta

90

How to grieve with Dr Lucy Hone

91

How to be financially independent with Te Kahukura Boynton

92

How to be positive with Anita Wigl'it

93

How to have a good work ethic with Dame Julie Christie

94

How to be ambitious and find success with Sir John Key

95

How to set goals with Sir Michael Hill

96

How to make relationships work with MAFS star John Aiken

97

How not to compromise yourself with Cassie Roma

98

How to thrive as you get older with Tina Cross

99

How not to drink with Guyon Espiner

100

How to stay positive in the face of difficult times with Jacqui Maguire

101

How to talk to politicians with Barry Soper

102

How to be an LGBTQ+ ally with Hugo Grrrl and Miss Geena

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How to stand up for yourself with Matty McLean

104

How to talk to teens - and what they want from adults

105

How to start a business with Max Key

106

How to advocate for change with Rachel Smalley

107

How to become an actor with Graham McTavish

108

How to navigate the property market with Chris Farhi

109

How to lose weight and stay healthy with Simon Gault

110

How to tackle middle age with Maia Jackman and Dr Michele Cox

111

How to respond to crime with Mike Bush

112

How to respond to conspiracy theorists with Dylan Reeve

113

How to help those fighting cancer with Lorna Subritzky

114

How to master social media with Tom Sainsbury

115

How to live away from family with Bree Tomasel

116

How to get people voting with Phil Goff

117

How to change your career with Kieran Read

118

How to get the most from your home reno with Alice and Caleb Pearson

119

How to respect Māori culture with Oriini Kaipara

120

How to educate our kids with Dr Michelle Dickinson

121

How to be opinionated with Kerre Woodham

122

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