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Kia ora whanau! This Rāapa, we have What's Up with Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, where Rachel chats with her about Cyclone Gabrielle's impacts. As always, Rob Bollix leads us through The Mind Trench, Amelia D'Screte serves us some delicious Word Salad for the very last time. Whakarongo mai nei!
For an eventful start of the week with Cyclone Gabrielle knocking on Auckland's door, Rachel talks to Jenna Todd about Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton for Loose Reads, Justine speaks to us over the phone for our regular segmant of Red Dead Redemption focusing on the recent wet weather, We have Guy Montgomery beam in via the internet to talk about his project, Guy Montgomery Guy Mont Spelling Bee, and finally we speak with Penelopy Noir for her regular segment 'Fashun'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Zemke chats with Rachel about another fascinating genre, Gamelan music — a traditional sound of Java and Bali in Indonesia, and one that's been a big pop influence. Whakarongo mai nei!
For the final show of another week, Jordan from Radio Control joins Rachel for a fantastic Breakfast Buffet, Dr. Zemke talks Gamelan-esque pop music for Travelling Tunes, and we've got an interview with one-of-a-kind artist Kae Tempest. After that, Viewmaster Sam talks Poker Face and Rachel wraps it up with a chat in-studio with duo Haz and Miloux, who debut their new single. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta catches up with First Nations Artist Miss Kaninna, who is based out of Naarm in so-called Australia. Following the release of her debut EP Kaninna in 2024, Miss Kaninna has had a huge year of touring with the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and Kneecap, and is heading back to Aotearoa in February, to play the last ever Splore! Whakarongo mai nei.
For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.