After months of restrictions, footy's finally back at the MCG and the politicians are back in Canberra. Stephen Duckett from the Grattan Institute talks about what's going back to the status quo and what's changed in health, government and other areas of life.  

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The Herald Sun's UK correspondent Steven Drill talks about the fallout from Britain's response to the virus. Meanwhile, News.com.au's Samantha Maiden talks about troubles with the government's COVIDSafe app  

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The AMA and other groups have rushed to ask protesters at the weekend's Black Lives Matter rally to self isolate. Reporter Kieran Rooney talks about the political fallout. He and James also discuss the growing numbers of entrepreneurs emerging from isolation. News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden and China expert Alex Joske also join the show.   

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As thousands prepare to protest on the streets of Melbourne, authorities are concerned about the exposure risks of having so many people at the same place at the same time. Tom Minear joins the show with more. Meanwhile food writer Wendy Hargreaves discusses the latest easing of restrictions in the hospitality industry.   

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Intensive care specialist Professor Steve Webb joins the show to talk about how the treatment for COVID-19 has evolved over the short time it's been affecting our lives. Meanwhile, Tom Minear explains the government's home builders boost plan.  

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Entertainment reporter Cam Adams joins James to explain how the local music scene is being affected by the virus. Sue Dunlevy talks about the problem of 'sticky blood', super-spreaders and COVID 19. Meanwhile Tom Minear goes through the latest political moves.  

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Transport reporter Kieran Rooney joins the show to talk about how public transport operators in Melbourne are struggling to balance services with social distancing. Sue Dunlevy talks about the latest in vaccine research and Samantha Maiden and James discuss the politics of a renovation-based recovery.  

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News.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden joins the show to talk about Scott Morrison's plan for tradie jobs and home renovations. Meanwhile health reporter Sue Dunlevy updates the latest in the medical fight against the virus. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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Tom Minear joins the show to talk about Melbourne's public transport woes and tensions between the states. Meanwhile in part two of James' interview with economic historian Niall Ferguson, the two talk about the rise of China and a post-pandemic cold war. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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Economic historian, author and documentary maker Niall Ferguson joins the show to talk about the effect of the virus on the world economy. Tim Minear gives an update how smaller energy retailers are struggling in the pandemic and the good news that junior footy is on the road back in Victoria. Get the latest updates at https://www.heraldsun.com.au/coronavirus  

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