This week on the Wire, Dear Science's Marcus Jones discusses the effect of satellite ‘megaconstellations’ on astronomy and the night sky, underwater heat contributing to the melting of Artic sea ice, and the growing prevalence of acronyms in research. 

Bronwyn talks to NZ First’s Tracey Martin about phase two of the Keeping it Real Online campaign,  low school attendance under alert level 2.5, and NZ First's support for the terrorist behind the Christchurch shootings being sent back to Australia to serve his sentence.

Producer Felix Walton speaks to Richard Wagstaff from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions about a petition to Andrew Little, the Minister of Workplace Relations for improvements to sick leave.

Felix also speaks to Paul Hobbs from MBIE about the new building consent exemptions announced by Minister Jenny Salesa on Monday. 

Lastly, Bronwyn speaks to Jess and Noor from Rainbow Elections 2020 about their LGBTQI+ policy tool for this year’s election.