Sunday Morning

Next week marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in which 2996 people died. The Global War on Terrorism followed. Lawyer, essayist and contributing editor of City Journal, Jonathan Clarke has been reflecting on his response to the attacks - and why he now thinks he was misguided in his support of the US military action that followed. He joins Jim to talk about his immediate reaction and the idealism and prejudices that informed it.

Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science, including the benefits of eating in company, whether dogs notice a smile and that burning question - should we take off our shoes at the door?

The World Stone Skimming Championships were held overnight, taking place on Easdale Island, in Scotland. Queenstown's Abbey McDonald got shouted a trip over to compete, after she won the women's final here with a phenomenal skim of 72 metres. Abbey joins Jim from celebrations following the event, in which she placed first in her category.

Internationally acclaimed author Nalini Singh joins Jim to discuss the art of romance writing and to pick her Best Song Eva.

UB40 is returning to New Zealand for one show next year with The Unstoppable Tour.