In this episode of Political Playback, we discuss - the latest political polling which will please NZ First; Chris Hipkins claims the COVID inquiry is a platform for conspiracy theorists; some of the mainstream media think Jacinda Ardern should be summoned in person to the COVID inquiry; what is the Regulatory Standards Bill; are the media & government sitting on their hands regarding our national shame of child abuse; should we be concerned when members of the mainstream media want to become politicians; NZ First believes cash is king; and TVNZ looks at reviewing their news independence.