Bill Gates
Billionaire Bill Gates and the fight against polio in Pakistan
To Pakistan now where Microsoft founder Bill Gates is paying a visit.. I talked with our correspondent Kaswar Klasra in Islamabad.. and began by asking him what the billionaire is doing there. Audio
What it's like inside the world's most expensive house
The Villa Aurora in Rome is back on the market after being listed for a starting price of nearly NZ$800 million - making it potentially the most expensive home in the world. The BBC's Rome… Audio
Peter Frampton: 'Living in the limelight was never for me'
Peter Frampton's 'Frampton Comes Alive!' album made him one of the biggest names in rock history. But it wasn't all beer and skittles. He joins the show to discuss his incredible musical career and… Video, Audio
How to be a (very stable) genius
Professor Craig Wright is author of The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness. He's travelled the world looking to unearth the hidden lessons from… Audio
Want to get ahead as an introvert? Act like an extrovert
A common personality trait of leaders is a high level of extraversion. But what about introverts who are interested in obtaining leadership roles in their lives and careers? The answer is simple: act… Audio
What makes us believe conspiracy theories?
Why do people believe conspiracy theories? And what do conspiracy theories tell us about the way we view the world? Professor Joe Uscinski is a political scientist and author of American Conspiracy… Audio
'New Zealand's biggest danger is being swamped by China'
Professor Tyler Cowen is a big supporter of immigration -- when it's done right -- but warns the New Zealand government needs to continue with its policy of not allowing China to get too much… Audio
Does our economic model need a re-think?
Bill Gates says there's something fundamentally wrong with our economic model, and says his own company Microsoft proves his point. Economist Brian Easton joins us to examine Gates' thoughts. Audio
Bill Gates fears epidemic
Forget annihilation via meteorite, earthquake or nuclear war, Bill gates fears a visus will spell the end for humankind. Audio
Richard Louv: nature and children
Co-founder of the Children & Nature Network and The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder Audio