Justin spoke to Health and Pike River Re-entry Minister Andrew Little about the government's health reforms and his comments around going further into the Pike River Mine.

David Slack is on the line this morning with his takes on the current political climate. Hot topics of the day include Police Ten 7, the government's recent housing announcement, and the trans-Tasman bubble. Whakarongo mai! 

Sian O’Gorman and Phillipa Neels of London based all women vocal drone choir NYX are in Aotearoa and popped in to studio to chat about their new folk horror record 'Deep England' made with Gazelle Twin. Whakarongo mai nei to learn more about the group and their new project, plus head along to the Audio Foundation tonight for an immersive listening party! 

This week James and Aneeka put together a jam packed show for you, with Dear Science, Brooke van Velden and more.

On Dear Science, James, Aneeka and Marcus discuss COVID-19, finding new species, and a NASA helicopter on Mars.

James chats to Brooke van Velden about the newest housing reform and the impending trans-tasman bubble.

Aneeka talks to Paula Tesoriero, the disability rights commissioner about the lack of accessible housing in the government’s new housing plan.

James talks to Jessica Desmond, the oceans campaigner for Greenpeace about the report put out by the Prime Ministers Chief Science Advisor on fisheries and the ocean.

This week Marcus chats with James and Aneeka about a range of topics to get your mind turning.

James starts off by asking about COVID-19 and Marcus explains what the future might look like.

Dear Science finishes off with a talk about how you can go out and find your own species using this map

Following the announcement of the government's new housing plan, concerns have been raised regarded the little attention paid to accessibility issues in regard to housing for the disabled. Aneeka talks to Paula Tesoriero, the disability rights commissioner, about housing barriers faced by the disabled community and steps the government must take to remedy this. 

Getting through the middle of the week with another cracking show, Wednesday morning kicks off by welcoming The Bard aka Rob Bollix into studio for an excellent Mind Trench chatting deadly cheese and clouds; PollyHill comes in for a wee catch up and an exclusive spin of her brand new track Sweepstake feat. Church; and finally, Tim takes us through the ins and outs of the media-scape in Mediabatt! Whakarongo mai nei for all the good stuff. 

Paloma Schneideman AKA PollyHill pops into studio to chat the Rachel about the Aotearoa festival circuit, upcoming gigs, and an exclusive first spin of her brand new single, Sweepstake feat. Church. Whakarongo mai, and get keen for Sweepstake's release this Friday! 

This week James talks to Brooke about the recent housing announcement, which included an increase to the bright line test among other adjustments. They also chat about the impending trans-tasman bubble.

Tim's in studio bringing the latest and not-so-greatest updates on the wild world the media! Today on the agenda is controversy around Police Ten Seven, "copaganda" and more! Whakarongo mai.