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Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.

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    • Society & Culture

Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.

    Screen addiction in young people and how to tackle it

    Screen addiction in young people and how to tackle it

    Melanie Hempe confronted the issue of screen addiction with her own sons. She started Screen Strong to help parents give their kids smartphone free childhoods. She speaks to Jesse.

    • 24 min
    Easy Eats: Loaded larb eggplants on brown rice

    Easy Eats: Loaded larb eggplants on brown rice

    This Sam Parish has a vege loaded extraordinary dish, but it's still simple and easy to put together for a midweek meal. This week's version uses chicken mince but Sam says pork works just as well.

    • 8 min
    Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith

    Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith

    Today Ximena talks to Jesse about Sherlock and Co a weekly drama series that brings Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales to life in a modern London setting. She also gives her take on the podcast Helen Lewis Has Left The Chat.

    • 9 min
    Two women making political history in Australia

    Two women making political history in Australia

    Childhood friends Lucy Bradlow & Bronwen Bock this week announced they are running - as one candidate - for MP of the Melbourne electoral division Higgins. Jesse speaks to Lucy and Bronwen.

    • 8 min
    Ana Scotney on her solo show

    Ana Scotney on her solo show

    'Scattergun: After the Death of Ruaumoko' is Ana Scotney's solo show, currently mid-run. It's won awards and rave reviews on both sides of the Tasman. Ana speaks to Jesse.

    • 10 min
    Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios

    Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios

    In a surprise move this morning Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has stripped two ministers of their portfolios. Political commentator and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas speaks to Jesse.

    • 9 min

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