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Professor Jennifer Curtin gives some Political Commentary on the newly formed government, from policy plans to first impressions. Molly Lewis is in the studio to chat about The Others Way, which is tomorrow night across Karangahape Road. Jess B chats about her new single, Hold Me Down. Brooke Singer from French for Rabbits speaks to Rachel about the band’s new EP, In the End I Won’t Be Coming Home. We recap your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
What's Up with Chris Hipkins sees the leader of the opposition speak to Rachel about short and long term priorities for the Labour Party, and Hipkins' call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, where we hear an interactive poem, and giggle about splooting. Adam Tukiri is in the studio to talk about his recently released album, Babe. Bea Gladding (director & writer) and Batanai Mashingaidze (cast) are in the studio to talk about Basement Theatre’s 2023 edition of the legendary Christmas Show – Jingle Bellethon Telethon. Justine Sachs gives the listeners employment and union tips on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dim owns Second Guessing, correctly identifying a Snapper track from just one listen of the song- a can of Irish stew is on its way to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau speaks about what's going on across the city. Synthetic Children chats about her collection of remixes from her 2023 album, Everything’s Perpetual. On Stage Direction with Rishabh Kapoor and Ruchika Tandon, the Prayas Theatre team speaks about their work, The Clay Cart. Ready Steady Learn is with Denis Ngaya, who explains the new equipment entering the country soon that will be able to sequence the genomes of sick infants in NICU. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir gives us a rundown of Ray Petri's impact on 80s trends on Fashun. Sam Harmony is in the studio to chat about the Sisters with Transistors screening at The Hollywood Avondale in collaboration with the Audio Foundation. Suri reviews two books on Loose Reads, from fiction and non-fiction realms. Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana, the writer of Ngā Reta, is in to talk about the work that’s part of the Rangatahi Theatre Season at Te Pou Theatre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about the diverse uses of the vocoder on Travelling Tunes. Jujulipps is in the studio to talk about her long-awaited EP out today, Get That Shot. Our Viewmaster, Litia Tuiburelevu, reviews the Apple TV show The Changeling. Amber Carly Williams dials in to talk about her new EP out today, 21 Roses. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about COP UAE, which he'll be attending next week, as well as his thoughts on the government formation negotiations. Robyn Malcolm chats about her lead role and co-creation of the TVNZ series, After The Party. Rosetta and Leea from To The Front / Girls Rock Aotearoa are in the studio to chat about the fundraising gig happening this Sunday at The Wine Cellar. It's tomato chat on Greening Out- it's not too late to reap the benefits (soon). We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about Chris Hipkins' call for a ceasefire, Pacific leaders calls for National to rethink offshore oil and gas exploration, as well as government formation negotiations. Rob Bollix takes us through a brief history of shoes on The Mind Trench. PollyHill and Samara Alofa are in the studio to perform some tracks from their new collaboration album AQUARIES, and chat about the release show this Saturday. Mel Parsons talks about her new single Offer Down with an accompanying music video, from her forthcoming album. Justine answers your union and employment questions on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!
Second Guessing is a slow burn this morning, but a joint effort sees Renee guess a Father John Misty track and donate some canned salmon to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about congestion charges and an exotic seaweed outbreak in Auckland's waters. Memory Foam are in to talk about their new single, Moon Power. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Simon Leary chats about Heartbreak Hotel, which explores the universal experience of heartbreak. Ready Steady Learn is with Chris Puli’uvea, talking about his PhD studying effects of unique Māori and Pacific gene variants on immune function. Whakarongo mai nei!
Penelope Noir gives us a sequel to last week, chatting about Moschino's escapades under Jeremy Scott on Fashun.Peter from Wax Chattels chats about the one-off show they’re playing in February next year at Whammy Backroom with Cable Ties. Jenna does a nice novel roundup on Loose Reads. FABLE yarns about his new single, Please!. Whakarongo mai nei!
We visit the pub (metaphorically) in Australia (mentally) on Travelling Tunes, talking Aussie pub rock with Dr Kirsten Zemke. Rita Mae is in the studio to chat about her new single, The Nightmare. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews the Spinoff Documentary which has recently been released, Every Word Counts.HINA is in the studio to talk about her show coming up on the 18th November at Raynham Park on Karangahape Road as a live premiere of the record coming in summer. 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.
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