The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin by Newstalk ZB
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Categories: News & Politics
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Real Americans by Rachel Khong. A big multi-generational story told in 3 parts. In the beginning, Lily is living a penurious life in NYC when she meets a mega wealthy man at a party who whisks her off to Paris and they eventually marry. When their parents meet, the dynamics are very weird and uncomfortable. Lily eventually finds herself living on the other side of the country with her son Nick who has never met his father – doesn’t even know who he is – but manages to track him down and they start a relationship, albeit an awkward one. Nick then goes to San Francisco where he connects with his maternal grandmother who narrates the third part of the book – and tells of her marriage in China, set against the background of the Cultural Revolution. She and her husband eventually emigrated to America and she brings this story full circle, with the expose of family secrets. I loved it.
The Coast Road by Alan Murrin. Set in Ireland in the 1990’s before divorce was legal and is primarily about two women, both of whose lives are entirely circumscribed by their husbands. Colette has recently moved into the town after running away from her husband and having a wild affair which didn’t work out – and she’s come to this small town to try and get her life back together – but she struggles – her life is chaotic and catastrophic. She befriends a local woman, Izzy – and when Colette’s husband bans her from seeing their children, Izzy offers to engineer a meeting between Colette and her boys. This is small village life done brilliantly. I reckon it might win prizes.
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Previous episodes
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3557 - Joan's Picks: Real Americans and The Coast Road Sun, 05 May 2024
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3556 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer talks Disneyland highlights and travel tips Sun, 05 May 2024
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3555 - The Sunday Panel: Will the coalition Government last three years? Sun, 05 May 2024
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3554 - Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed Sun, 05 May 2024
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3553 - Mike van de Elzen: Parsnips in a soup with curry oil Sun, 05 May 2024
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3552 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist explains why we prefer beer served cold Sun, 05 May 2024
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3551 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix comedy 'Unfrosted' Sun, 05 May 2024
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3550 - Lisa Blair: Australian solo sailor on the sailing trip around Antarctica that inspired the documentary Ice Maiden Sun, 05 May 2024
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3549 - Tandi Wright: actress and founder of Intimacy Co-ordinators Aotearoa on the drop in sex scenes in movies Sat, 04 May 2024
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3548 - Elizabeth Stokes: Lead singer of The Beths on performing at Coachella Sat, 04 May 2024
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3547 - Murray Bevan: ShowRoom 22 director disagrees with New Zealand Fashion Week being cancelled for 2024 Sat, 04 May 2024
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3546 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the accusations coming out against Green MP Julie Anne Genter Sat, 04 May 2024
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3545 - Leanne Otene: New Zealand Principals' Federation President on the new education policies being implemented by the Government Sat, 04 May 2024
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3544 - Francesca Rudkin: If you can't look after your dog, don't get one Sat, 04 May 2024
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3543 - Joan's picks: Return to Blood and The Everything War Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3542 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on Venice trialling entry fees to crack down on over-tourism Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3541 - The Sunday Panel: Is healthcare where we should be making cuts? Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3540 - Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the impact of 'free-from' diets Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3539 - Alice Snedden: Comedian, actress, writer and Billy T nominee ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3538 - Mike Van de Elzen: Chorizo paella with green chili and coriander Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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3537 - Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals captcha tests could get harder as AI gets smarter Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3536 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new action rom-com The Fall Guy Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3535 - Marian Keyes: Irish author on her new book 'My Favourite Mistake' Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3534 - Kate Gainsford: NZ Secondary Principals' Council chair on the Government's cellphone ban coming into force Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3533 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon removing portfolios from Melissa Lee and Penny Simmonds Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3532 - Francesca Rudkin: Don't let a little plagiarism ruin the message Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3531 - Olivia Carville: Bloomberg investigative journalist on 'sextortion' impacting younger users on social media Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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3530 - Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas: The Panel talks sick leave, the Crusaders, and Taylor Swift Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3529 - Ava DuVernay: Origin director on her new film Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3528 - Erin O'Hara: How to get a better night's sleep Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3527 - Mike Van de Elzen: Classic bacon and egg pie Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3526 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: Finding Nemo, Whales, and Aliens Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3525 - Steve Newall: All the latest in film Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3524 - Chris Patterson: Barrister on wrongly identified Bondi killer Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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3523 - Jude Dobson: The Last Secret Agent Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3522 - Jason Walls: Luxon's Southeast Asia trip, AUKUS Pillar 2 Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3521 - Francesca Rudkin: The guidelines for parents and sick kids are silly Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3520 - Mike McRoberts on leaving news presenting Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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3519 - Joan's picks: The Borrowed Hills and A Calamity of Souls Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3518 - Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer with advice about what not to do on a cruise Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3517 - The Sunday Panel: Is New Zealand's local content in trouble? Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3516 - Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the resurgence of fibre supplements Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3515 - Mike Van de Elzen: Beer battered fish with creamy tartare sauce Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3514 - Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new - and unexpected - solution to anger Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3513 - Sarah-Kate Lynch and Morgana O’Reilly: Friends Like Her creator and lead actress on the new psychological thriller series Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3512 - Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the 2024 Cannes Film Festival selections Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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3511 - Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Winston Peters' busy week Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3510 - Dame Susan Devoy: former squash player and senior public servant returns with frank new memoir Dame Suzy D: My Story Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3509 - Anna Leask: A Moment in Crime podcast host on Jonathan Hulme speaking out about the Parker–Hulme murder case Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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3508 - Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers’ Guild President on the future of local Kiwi content following TVNZ and Newshub cuts Sat, 13 Apr 2024