This week on Dear Science Marcus brings us some COVID-19 news as well as some info about a map of the universe.

Marcus explains how mass vaccinations can change how impactful COVID-19 is, doe to experiment being done in Brazil.

Marcus also talks about how suring lockdown air pollution decreased, however now with travel increasing again, it's all coming back.

Finally Marcus explains how a 3D map of the universe has been made, and what it means for research,

The Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Government to remove legislative barriers to to public ownership of our public transport depots, vehicles and services. Having privately run public transport services is proving to jeapordize the efficiency and ease of use of public transport for many Kiwis. Aneeka talks to Julie Anne Genter, the Green Party spokesperson for transport, about the petition and issues around privately run public transport in New Zealand. 

Thies week James and Brooke have their chat, however go more in depth on two topics instead of talking about three.

James starts off by asking about the liberate the lane protest, whichblocked off a harbour bridge kane. ACT has beena asking for evidence in relation to whether this was legal or not.

Brooke ans James then dig into the proposed New Zealand school history curriculum, which ACT has opposed.

Thies week James and Brooke have their chat, however go more in depth on two topics instead of talking about three.

James starts off by asking about the liberate the lane protest, whichblocked off a harbour bridge kane. ACT has beena asking for evidence in relation to whether this was legal or not.

Brooke ans James then dig into the proposed New Zealand school history curriculum, which ACT has opposed.

Ciara and Steph from Deb5000 swung by for a chat about 'Wrought Material 3', a cool exhibition fundraising for Shakti youth. On top of that, they played us an early spin of their first single 'Rats' which is out tomorrow. Whakarongo mai nei! 

In today's edition of The Mind Trench, those dang tardigrades are on still Rob's mind. We also look into UFO's, or, UAP's, and ask ourselves - are we alien believers or deniers? Whakarongo mai!

Tim Batt joins us again to bring us up to speed with the Warner-Discovery merger and Mediaworks' financial woes. But first, we discuss the controversial Aussie 60 minutes segment on NZ-China relations. Whakarongo mai!

National Party Deputy Leader, Dr. Shane Reti, phones in this morning to bring us up to speed with his thoughts on Nick Smith's departure from politics and the annual budget. Whakarongo mai!

I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel catchs up with Dr Shane Reti to discuss the budget and Nick Smith for What's Up w/ Dr Shane Reti, Rob Bollix pops in for some UFO/alien debate for The Mind Trench, Deb5000 give a sneak peak of their latest single Rats, and Tim Batt fills us in on the big wide world of media for MediaBatt. Also, Lyric is in the studio today! Whakarongo mai!

Featuring friend segments; the Sound of Sydney with Carlos Avilés and Higher Porpoise from Jon Bernais.