On the Wire today, Dear Science's Allan Blackman tells Bronwyn about the life of conjurer James Randi, a new organ found in your throat, and zeptoseconds - the shortest interval of time ever recorded. 

Bronwyn has a chat with Laura Keown from Bird of the Year/ Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau about the elections that open up next week.

Jessica Hopkins speaks to Zoe Deans from Exctinction Rebellion about their recent and upcoming protests. 

Bronwyn brings a report on wildlife trading and trophy hunting, where she spoke to Professor Klaus Bosselman of the University of Auckland.

And producer Felix talks to Dr Stephen Hoadley about the recent appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court.