Host, Jessica Hopkins is finally back in the studio for the Wire today. 

This week she speaks to Robyn Twemlow and Sian Winmill from the Tourettes Association of NZ about why they are calling for the Ministry of Health to consider Tourettes Syndrome as a disability.

She also speaks to researcher Teresa Stanley about Drowning Prevention Auckland's new learning module for adults, to address the gap between perception and reality when it comes to water competency

Producer Joe Wickins speaks to Letitia Harding from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation about their latest research on youth vaping. 

And Christina Huang continues her regular segment with the Waitematā Local Board. This week she speaks to board member Kerrin Leoni. 

I tēnei ata Penelope Noir is on the for some spooky Fashion; Jacob aka Leaping Tiger chats about his new album, 'Soulsleep'; Suri has a creepy book rec on Loose Reads; and Salene helps out with all your renting right q's on A Room of One's Own. Whakarongo mai! '

Salene's back for another round of renting rights. Don't forget you can check out the resources below if you need a little extra info. Whakarongo mai! 

Today Suri chats about A Good Winter by Gigi Fenster. Whakarongo mai! 

Penelope chats about the queen of spooky style, Lydia Deetz. Whakarongo mai! 

Jacob, aka leaping Tiger, spoke with Rachel this morning about his brand new album 'Soulsleep', singing on a track for the first time, collaborating with friends and looking forward to live shows. Whakarongo mai nei! 

On this week's Board Games, Christina Huang spoke to Waitematā Local Board member Kerrin Leoni, head of the Māori Outcomes Portfolio on the Waitematā Local Board. They discuss the relationship between the board and mana whenua, colonial statues, and the importance of rangatahi representation in politics.

Oh man , I am getting sick of Lockdown. Never mind, haven't had much discipline in my life anyway, always the Rebel.  We'll keep the music rolling until the world ends. From Big Joe Williams to Blaze Foley to Norah Jones tonight......... Great music coming down the airwaves from the Border Radio show.

No guest just Jubt and Kirk.

Spooky halloween special!