Jemima is filling in for Felix on this week's Wednesday Wire!

On Dear Science Felix talks to Allan Blackman about fruit juice, superheavy elements, and ways to reduce hunting among domestic cats.

We have our weekly catch-up with the ACT partys Brooke Van Velden, where it’s all about the level 3 lockdown.

Karanama brings us a report on the decreasing rates of Mathematical and Science achievement in New Zealand schools.

Gregg Slatter, from Blenheim based Big Scout, dials in to share a brand new single with us, Mr. Slice. Gregg chats to Rach about how the band has changed over time and what's inspired the new track. Wrap your ears around it here!

There's plenty going on in the Media, and Tim has a couple of things to update us on; a $55m package for news media, the latest in the negotiations between Facebook, Twitter and Australia, and Parler managed to find their way back online.

Rachel spoke with Femi and Made Kuti, the son and grandson (respectively) of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, about their new double album Legacy+ which is out now via Partisan Records. Whakarongo mai nei to hear the pair discuss the two albums that make up the project, the impact of Fela on their music, and hopes for a post-covid future. 

Rob talks us through a few things on his mind including Weetabix, beans, Twitter, and beer. Plus, a poem about things he doesn't like. 

Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, dials in to catch up with Rachel about what's happening in Aotearoa. The Prime Minister discusses the latest Alert Level shifts in Tāmaki Makaurau and around the rest of the country, the vaccine roll out, and the latest situation with an Australian citizen detained at the Turkish border.

Today on your bFM Breakfast: Nothing like that first morning coffee to kick start the show; the Prime Minister dials in to catch up with Rach for the first time in this new year; Rob's talking Weetabix, beans, Twitter and beer; Rachel was lucky enough to have a chat with Femi Kuti and Made Kuti; Tim runs us through the media news; and Gregg from Big Scout chats to us about the new single. Nice to see the sunshine return!

With Auckland reentering Level Three lockdown, anecdotally there have been concerns that some workers may be taken advantage of. However, unions, such as Raise the Bar, are encouraging workers to learn their rights and stand up to dodgy employers. Noah spoke to Raise the Bar founder Chloe Ann-King about the importance of employers and the government taking responsibility for their workers.

Mental health has become an increasingly important issue over the past year as people around the world are forced into isolation due to Covid-19. Noah spoke to Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, Shaun Robinson, about the importance of increasing funding to mental health, and the potential long-term impacts of the pandemic.

On Sunday, the government announced a targeted funding plan for mental health services specifically for Rainbow young people.The $4 million package will be spread over four years, with $3.2 million funding the expansion of mental wellbeing services for young Rainbow New Zealanders and the remaining $800,000 topping up the existing Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Frances Arns, the Executive Director of Rainbow Youth, about the funding allocation. They also discuss the Green Party petition to ban conversion therapy.