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The US announced plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. Marcus and listeners debated the personal and political ethics of the decision.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand has been dubbed the world's second friendliest place, after Costa Rica, so listeners called in to chat about the moments of kindness they have experienced.  And Taste listed lemonade scones as the best air fryer snack recipe, so listeners shared their best scone memories and recipes.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a bit of everything this wild Wednesday on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners called in to chat about everything from bran muffins to can openers, 'perv glasses' to the best duets, and garlic hacks to leatherman. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TVNZ's Leaders Debate sparked a night of converstaion on Marcus Lush Nights as listeners discussed who they thought won the debate, and if they even watch debates anymore.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Party announced their transport policies today, which included a sleeper train from Auckland to Wellington.  Marcus and listeners discussed the policy, whether they expect success for the service, and memories of sleepers train experiences around the world. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently 12 weeks prior is the perfect day to create you Christmas Cake, making today the Christmas Cake Making Day. Callers chatted what food they're already organising for the festive season. And, people aren't having dinner parties anymore, but why? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GST was first intoduced in New Zealand 40 years ago today as a key part of the economic reforms of the fourth Labour government. Marcus and listeners discussed the tax along with people who stop watches, called 'sliders', and dead people visiting you in your dreams.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four new road rules are set for NZ roads from October 1, so Marcus asked his listeners what road rule they would make law if they could. And, we celebrate 40 years since John Farnham's iconic album Whispering Jack featuring You're the Voice.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was breakfast for supper on Marcus Lush Nights as callers discussed good old fashioned cooked breakfasts and coffee. Marcus and listeners specifically looked back to meat dishes like lambs fry, black pudding, haggis, and more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another start to another week on Marcus Lush Nights sees listeners calling in to chat headrests in cars.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was One-Hit Wonders Day so Marcus and listeners discussed their favourite flash in the pan artists.  And, Marcus gets to do his first dog shout out! LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As it so often does the topic of the impending AI apocolypse was on the cards for Marcus and listeners tonight, while on the lighter side callers debated if oodies and uggs are appropriate supermarket attire.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A myriad of topics crossed the airwaves tonight as Marcus and listeners chatted about some recent news. A new New Zealand version of Monopoly has been released, Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson died, and a big, bright meteor lights up the skies and our phone lines.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight Marcus and listeners converesed about the two kinds of fake love plaguing modern dating: romance scams and AI relationships.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a day of mourning in New Zealand as hopes of a Warriors win were dashed on Sunday. Callers joined to chat about their frustrations with controversial game.  And, Oktoberfest kicks off in Germany, listeners called in to discuss their prior experiences at the world famous festival.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.