While Justin writes his Dissertation, James takes over the Thursday wire this week to bring you a range of pieces with his producer, Ayana.
The show starts off with an interview with COVID-19 response minister, Chris Hipkins , where he talks to James about a new order t increase border testing.
Ayana brings us an extensive piece on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal, where she talks to Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O'Connor and It's Our Future Spokesperson Edward Miller.
The show finishes off with James talking to Dr. Cara Swit about parental burnout during the first lockdown and during life in general.
Lyric covers the Pike River disaster and its 10 year anniversary, where she talks to Anna Osboune, the wife of one of victims and Richard Wagstaff from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.
James talks to Willow-Jean Prime about her role as co-chair of the Labour Māori caucus and what her plans are.
James also talks to Greg Durkin, the interim CEO of BCITO, about the increase of apprenticeships and what this means for the trades industry.
James finishes off the show with the week that was, where he goes over the biggest events of this week.
This week in studio it is just James and Jade, who bring you a range of different stories to finish off the week.
James starts off with a piece about alcohol consumption with Cath Edmonson from the Health Promotion Agency.
James then also talks to Minister of Conservation, Kiri Allan, about a new type of biodegradable rat trap.
Jade talks to Doctor Richard Stein and Mayor of lower Hutt, Campbell Barry, about their support for the 'I Can't Wait' campain which advocates for people with Crohn's disease and other urgent needs for the bathroom.
Jade then also talks ot Ayesha Waja about her campaign 'Not For You' where they discuss harrassment and discrimination in the music industry.
James talks to Auckland Univeristy of Techonology journalism lecturer, Richard Pamatau, abour Australia's potential independent journalism laws.
This week james, Jade and Lyric complie a show of news for you, covering a wide range of products from Aotearoa as well as across the ditch.
James talks to AUT lecturer, Richard Pamatatau, about the situation between the Australian government and Facebook regarding news. James also previously talked to Richard about this topic.
This week James joins the Wednesday wire for the first time, starting off with a show in level 3.
James talks ot Allan Blackman on Dear Science, where they discuss electric cars, caterpillars and mating birds.
James also talks to ACT party deputy leader, Brooke Van Velden, about Auckland's level 3 lockdown and ACT's position on the Māori Ward bill which passed through parliament recently.
Unfortunately Aneeka had problems with her piece, but she will hopefully have that piece for you next week and lots of other great content!
The show finishes off with a short update on the independent police report which looked into workplace bullying.
Join us next week where hopefully the whole team will be in studio!
This week James and Aneeka bring you a selection of pieces as well as a some heated discussions about celery and peanut butter.
Dear Science woth Allan Blackman once again proves to be informative, with gold balls, the second and Richard Pearce on the agenda.
James chats with ACT party deputy leader, Brooke van Velden, about housing with the recent changes made by the governement, and cliamte policy in relation to emission credits.
Aneeka talks to Sarah Helm about MDMA, its availability and other substances which have been causing issues.
Jame and Aneeka finish off the show discussing peanut butter and celery, particularly whether celery is a spice.
Huzzah! James and Aneeka are back for another week with another interesting show.
As always, Wednesday starts of with Dear Science, this time with Allan Blackman. James and Aneeka talk with him about statistics, physics and Yuri Gagarin.
Aneeka brings us the third installment of 'What's the Buzz' where she talks to Kali Mercier from the NZ drug foundation about roadside drug testing.
The show finishes off with James' weekly chat with Brooke van Velden, this week they talk about anti-terrorism legislation and grassroot organisations being using for political agendas.
This week James and Brooke discuss 3 topics across the board, going from the health authority to hate speech.
Their chat starts off with the latest Labour governement announcement, that DHB's will be removed and a new system will be put in place. James asks about ACT's opinions on it and some of the details released so far.
James and Brooke also discuss Ihumātao and the fact the auditor general said the purchase were unlawful.
This week finishes of with James question Brooke on ACT's free speech position, as well as a donation made to the ACT party by someone who has taken part in hate speech online.
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