Best Kirsten Banks Podcasts (2024)

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Blinking Stars with Dr Kirsten Banks (393) 21:21

24d ago21:21

21:21

When degenerate electrons meet 0.47 of a solar mass what happens? This is the start of Dr Kirsten Banks' PhD thesis. Dr Karl investigates the secret behaviour of Red Giants in the Milky Way and their Helium flashes. Kirsten Banks (astrokirsten.com.au) DrKarl.com

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Meet the Incretins with Dr Fuller (397) 19:31

3h ago19:31

19:31

There is a family of chemicals that has drug companies popping corks. Obesity researcher Dr Nick Fuller explains to Dr Karl how they work and why they sometimes fail. Healthy Parents Healthy Kids with Dr Nick Fuller DrKarl

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Intertwining Spirits: A Journey Through Energy, Healing, and Non-Human Intelligence with Kimo Kipano 55:20

12h ago55:20

55:20

Can the concepts of soul and spirit be distinct yet interconnected? Join us for a captivating conversation with the enlightening Kimo Kipano, a Hawaiian high seer, multi-sensory healer, and psychic medium. Kimo kicks off the episode with a powerful meditative breathing exercise to align our energies and honor Aboriginal practices. He then delves in…

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Finally, the RBNZ cuts the OCR 18:20

22m ago18:20

18:20

The Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate this week for the first time since the beginning of Covid. Bernard talks with Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr about how the central bank changed its mind when the facts changed, and what it means for mortgage rates and the housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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This is Kiwi: Kirsten Dodgen on proving the doubters wrong 47:49

5d ago47:49

47:49

Kirsten Dodgen is a world-renowned dancer whose talent and dedication have taken her across the globe. Turning her hobby into a successful career has brought her financial independence and creative fulfilment. It’s also seen her perform with top music stars, appear on a hit Korean reality TV show, and build a social media following of over three mi…

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Eating for Beginners with Dr Fuller (396) 26:10

3d ago26:10

26:10

Dr Karl (former father of the year) talks with Dr Nick Fuller (recent dad) about teaching children how to eat. The good habits learned early lead to healthy lives. Healthy Parents Healthy Kids by Nick Fuller DrKarl

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Why insulation is such a hot topic 31:02

5d ago31:02

31:02

A heated debate about insulation standards lately has had both health and construction experts up in arms. It's only part, however, of a wider debate about how we approach climate change and how we make decisions about our homes. NZ Green Building Council CEO Andrew Eagles joins Bernard Hickey to pull back the GIB board and take a look at how to bu…

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This is Kiwi: TJ Perenara on speaking your truth 51:06

9d ago51:06

51:06

TJ Perenara is a rugby legend whose sporting career and status as the leading try scorer in Super Rugby are matched only by his iconic mullet. Beyond the field, TJ is a dedicated father, husband and passionate advocate for social equity – speaking boldly on issues like Māori fatherhood and pay transparency. If you’ve ever wondered what makes this K…

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SportsMaths 2 with Dr Tom Crawford (395) 31:02

10d ago31:02

31:02

Dr Tom Crawford explains to Dr Karl how using fluid density might improve your sporting performance. Listen out for duelling and marathon running references. TomRocksMaths drKarl.com

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How the world ran out of everything 36:13

12d ago36:13

36:13

What happened to the world’s supply chains during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, and how much of the damage caused is permanent? New York Times business journalist and author of ‘How the World Ran Out of Everything’ Peter Goodman joins Bernard Hickey to explain the complex international pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring prod…

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Introducing Fintech Files From BCG 34:39

13d ago34:39

34:39

We wrapped our first season of BCG on Compliance a couple of weeks ago and we’re busy putting Season 2 together for September. But in the meantime, we know you’re always looking for more fascinating conversations on compliance, so this week we’re sharing a bonus episode from another great BCG show: Fintech Files. Fintech Files is hosted by Nora Hoc…

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Meet the The Investment Bank for Conservation: Larry Selzer // CEO of the Conservation Fund 41:05

15d ago41:05

41:05

In episode 75 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Larry Selzer, the CEO of The Conservation Fund, on his journey and the organizations path to being the investment bank for Conservation. Larry Selzer, the CEO of the Conservation Fund, discusses his journey in conservation and the mission of the organization. The Conservation Fund is a …

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SportsMaths 1 with Dr Tom Crawford (394) 23:57

17d ago23:57

23:57

Playing sport on a rotating planet has advantages. Dr Tom Crawford gives Dr Karl tips on using Maths to score more goals and break records. TomRocksMaths Drkarl.com

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So much wealth... and poverty 35:47

19d ago35:47

35:47

Aotearoa has never been wealthier, yet demand for food parcels is skyrocketing and the Government won’t extend help to food banks so they can cope. Bernard talks to Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson about a surfeit of wealth at a time food banks are being defunded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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We may have slain the inflation dragon 29:04

28d ago29:04

29:04

Softer-than-expected inflation figures this week suggest the inflation dragon - the one that savaged real wages and borrowing costs for the last three years - may have finally been shoved back in it's cave. Kiwibank's Mary Jo Vergara joins the podcast to discuss what that means going forward for interest rates in our housing-market-with-bits-tacked…

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Governance Guardians: The Path to Responsible AI, with Carter Cousineau of Thomson Reuters 20:36

27d ago20:36

20:36

The last few episodes we’ve been looking at AI implementation and risk management with leading industry experts who are helping to forge the path forward. In our final episode of the season (don’t worry, we’ll be back with season 2 in September!) Hanjo sits down with Carter Cousineau, VP of Responsible AI and Data at Thomson Reuters. Carter has spe…

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MS Momentum - 17-07-2024 - Support Crew - Kelly Banks 24:07

28d ago24:07

24:07

Support Crew - Interview with Kelly Banks from support crew..Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Avian Ancestry with Professor Simon Ho (392) 21:29

1M ago21:29

21:29

The bird family tree may need pruning. Geneticists have made new connections that take us back to the great extinction event. Professor Ho explains to Dr Karl how this is changing our views on dinosaurs and chickens. Prof Simon Ho DrKarl.com

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Bill English’s big ideas for Kāinga Ora 35:37

1M ago35:37

35:37

Former PM and finance minister Sir Bill English is the intellectual driving force behind the new government’s plans for the country's biggest landlord. He tells Bernard why a full accounting of its running costs may prove to be too rich for the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Building a Sustainable Family Office: Scott Saslow, Founder of One World Investments 40:49

1M ago40:49

40:49

In episode 74 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Scott Saslow, Founder of ONE WORLD Investments, on his journey into impact and sustainable investing, family offices, and his new book. About Scott: Scott is an accomplished entrepreneur and impact investor with a proven track record of developing successful businesses and products. He …

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Dunkelflaute with Dr Barnes (391) 17:42

1M ago17:42

17:42

Dr Karl learns a new German word 'dunkelflaute'. Rare in Australia yet it plays havoc in colder countries. Yet another reason why atomic reactors are a poor choice for Australia as Dr Barnes explains. Dr Barnes drkarl.com

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Will we see a rate cut from the Reserve Bank this year? 22:34

1M ago22:34

22:34

Bernard Hickey goes hunting for the Reserve Bank’s first rate cut in a discussion with Kiwibank economist Sabrina Delgado. It was supposed to be this year, especially now that the economy appears mired in a multi-dip recession with higher unemployment - but sticky local inflation has held the RBNZ back. Now, however, it is forecasting a rate cut in…

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Building Trust in Tech: How the Responsible AI Institute Helps Make Safer Systems, with Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac 21:12

2M ago21:12

21:12

With AI shifting the world around us and the ground under our feet, Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac and her colleagues at the Responsible AI Institute are working with organizations to safely navigate this changing landscape. The institute was founded in 2016, long before AI became such a hot topic, and before responsible AI became a pressing concern across…

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Nuclear free Net Zero with Dr Rosie Barnes (390) 20:26

2M ago20:26

20:26

Under current net zero plans, local renewables should directly supply 75% of our energy needs. What about the remainder? Dr Karl consults an engineer on why atomic reactors are a very poor choice for Australian conditions. Dr Barnes drkarl.com

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Andrea and Jessica La Mesa // Co-CEOs of The Life You Can Save - Generated $100 million in donations to high-impact charities. 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

In episode 73 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Andrea and Jessica La Mesa, co-CEOs of The Life You Can Save, on their journey into the philanthropic sector and the mission of the organization. Since 2013, the organization has catalyzed $100 million in donations to high-impact charities. They share their backgrounds and how they tran…

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A decade in charge of the national power grid 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

After ten years at the helm of Transpower, chief executive Alison Andrew is stepping down. She reflects on a tumultuous decade of managing Aotearoa’s most important network, and why she considers being relatively unknown in the public arena as a mark of success. This interview was recorded shortly before a Transpower pylon collapsed in Northland on…

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Exceptional Moons with Kate Howells (389) 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Which planetary moons are the best? Space fanatic Kate Howells puts Dr Karl in orbit around some of our most interesting lumps of stuff. How will Earth's moon rate ? @SpaceKateH Drkarl.com

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What kind of homes do we actually want? 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

Is the Kiwi dream to own a "McMansion", a "shoebox" or something else entirely? Bernard talks with The Urban Advisory’s MD Greer O’Donnell about a major new survey of what type of homes we actually want. She says it may not be the quarter acre "pavlova paradise" still assumed by many voters and politicians when they’re deciding on what should be be…

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Alix Lebec // Founder & CEO of LEBEC Innovative Finance & Philanthropy 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

In Episode 72 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alix Lebec, Founder & CEO of LEBEC, on helping visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges. LEBEC is a pioneering women-owned and led firm that specializes in innovative finance and philanthropy…

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Bridging AI and Ethics: A Conversation with Kirsten Rulf 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

Kirsten Rulf is a leading expert in AI theory, ethics, policy and practice, and leads the Financial Institutions team for BCG X. Her tech policy career took root 10 years ago when she was a journalist living in China, and she became fascinated with the ubiquitous technology that was already so integrated into daily life in the country. From there, …

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MS Momentum - 19-06-2024 - Final acts of kindness - Su Hoskin and Liz Maluschnig 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

Final acts of kindness - Talking with Su Hoskin and Liz Maluschnig from Death cafe Wānaka about Final Acts of Kindness. An education and support service about how you can care for your end of life wishes.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Bonus episode: When the most facts changed the fastest 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

Bernard revisits the most revolutionary era in our political economy in conversation with Toby Manhire. Together they discuss how much the Labour Government of 1984 to 1989, portrayed in The Spinoff's new hit podcast series Juggernaut, created our modern economy, for good and ill. Listen to Juggernaut here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Listen Now: episode one of Juggernaut – I Love You, Mr Lange 55:14

2M ago55:14

55:14

We thought you might like a wee taster of our brand new #1 series, Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government, hosted by Toby Manhire. Click here to follow Juggernaut so you get every episode as soon as it's released! 1. I love you, Mr Lange Fuelled by brandy and fury, Sir Rob Muldoon calls a snap election, sparking a 1984 campaign of co…

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Long Covid (Part 2) with Professor Steven Faux (388) 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

A shadow of Covid-19 lingers for many. Dr Karl continues his discussion with front-line clinician Professor Steven Faux. Good diagnosis and management offer some a healthy future. drKarl.com Long Covid

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Why is the Reserve Bank continuing to hold the OCR? 33:18

2M ago33:18

33:18

Reserve Bank Chief Economist Paul Conway joins Bernard in the immediate aftermath of a surprisingly hawkish monetary policy statement, and just before the Budget. Together they discuss sources of inflation, why interest rates are staying high for longer than anyone expected, and whether the blunt instrument of the official cash rate can do anything…

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Kirsten Dueck // CEO of NESsT - Investing in Front-Line Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Futures 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

In Episode 71 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kirsten Dueck, CEO of NESsT, on breaking the cycle of poverty by investing front-line entrepreneurs. About Kirsten As the CEO of NESsT, Kirsten Dueck fosters trust-based relationships to accelerate impact for corporate, philanthropic, nonprofit, and community stakeholders. In her role, …

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Brett Hagler // CEO and Co-founder of New Story Homes - Solving Global Housing: The Balance of Philanthropy and Market-Based Solutions at New Story Homes 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

In episode, I speak with Brett Hagler, CEO and Co-founder, of New Story Homes, on using philanthropy and market-based solutions to solve the global housing crisis. The global housing crisis is a staggering issue, affecting 1.6 billion people who live without adequate housing. This crisis stifles the potential of millions of families, particularly w…

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Long Covid (Part1) with Professor Steven Faux (387) 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Poor health lingers after some Covid-19 infections. Dr Karl discusses the symptoms and solutions with a front-line Australian clinician as they delve into his book 'Long Covid’. drKarl.com Long Covid

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Zoila Jennings // Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

In Episode 70 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Zoila Jennings, Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on poverty alleviation and systems change through targeted community financing. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such i…

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