Alice is back for all your thespian needs, and she kicks off the year by chatting to Julia Croft, live from Belgium, about the 2023 Festival of Live Art, F.O.L.A.! Whakarongo mai nei! 

Health psychologist and honorary research fellow at Auckland University, Dr Kate MacKrill, comes in to chat about her research into how the media's reporting on the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine impacted people's experiences or perceptions of it. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Dbldbl and L V J swing by the studio to chat about their upcoming gig at Whammy Backroom this Saturday with imugi and Caru! Whakarongo mai nei! 

This week on the Tuesday Wire, Joel Rindelaub joined Casper and Milly over the phone for Dear Science.

Casper spoke to National's Shane Reti about political polarisation as well as Geoffrey Miller from the Democracy Project about Jacinda Ardern's foreign policy legacy.

And Milly talked to Lachie Scarsbrook about the discovery of a new ancient gecko and UoA's Chris Pook about new Kawakawa research and usage.

A lovely sunny monday Morning Glory, as Liam takes you through various vibes of sad indie folk, re-released classics, and songs from teen film soundtracks. Features music from The Strokes, Bleeding Star, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Doechii and more! Thanks, Tuning Fork!

Welcome to The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

Spike speaks to:

- Political commentator Russell Brown about Chris Hipkins' ascension to PM and what his leadership could mean for the Labour party

- Casey Spearin from KnowYourStuff about recent drug checking service government funding, and the summer festival season

Arno speaks to:

- Professor Robert MacCulloch on the economic impacts of Ardern's resignation

- Professor Chris Bullen on Ardern's leadership during the pandemic

And on Tomorrow's World:

- Stella speaks to Miriam from the EPA about a new fungi recently cleared for cultivation in New Zealand 

Spike speaks to political commentator Russell Brown about Chris Hipkins' ascension to PM, and what his leadership could mean for the Labour party.

With the Morningside Live Block Party coming up soon, Rubi Du came into the studio to spit some meean tracks.

Thanks to Parrotdog!

Jacinda Ardern exemplified strong leadership during the early days of the Covid pandemic. She made several tough calls and helped to bring New Zealand to a low mortality rate. 

Arno spoke to Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences professor Chris Bullen, who explained the actions Ardern took and their consequences for New Zealand. 

Arno started off by asking how Ardern accomplished a lower death toll than other contemporary countries for New Zealand.