This week on the Wire Bronwyn speaks to Dear Science's Marcus Jones about the long term efficacy of flu vaccines, ‘citation hacking’ in scientific research papers and Beirut's ammonium nitrate explosion. 

On the weekly segment with NZ First’s Tracey Martin, the duo talk elections date changes and the new $40 million Lottery COVID-19 Community Wellbeing Fund.

Lastly, Felix brings us a report on NCEA Level 2 and 3 students returning to school under lockdown.