Justin talks about the Canadian federal election with Professor Daniel Béland of McGill University. The election will take place on September 20 after Prime Minister and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau called a snap election in August.
The New Zealand Union of Student Associations has criticised the government for their support for students in the recent Covid-19 lockdown, and are calling for a temporary universal education income. Noah spoke to NZUSA president, Andrew Lessells, about what a universal income would look like, why he feels it is necessary, and how else the government can look after tertiary students.
This week on Dear Science, Frances Wright was joined by AUT Professor Marcus Jones, talking about zero-COVID countries, amateur astronauts in space and protein synthesis anti-aging research.
WWF-NZ have teamed up with six organisations, Iwi, and council for a restoration project on the Poririua Stream. Conor speaks to the WWF-NZ Environmental Science Director Dr. Aroha Spinks about the project, it's cultural significance, and the future of this project and others.
Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about the government's 10-year Kia Manawanui mental health long-term strategy, and appointments to Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority as part of the health sector reforms.
Health experts have urged the government to do more to vaccinate young people against the meningococcal disease. In 2019, 139 people in New Zealand contracted the disease, with ten people dying from it.
Louis spoke to the Meningitis Foundation's Andrea Brady to chat about meningococcal and what further support the government needs to offer.
This week on Dear Science Frances Wright spoke with AUT Professor Allan Blackman about infectious music, a cautionary tale from the Soviet Era’s deadliest scientist and the incredible story of American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker.
Justin talked to Health Minister Andrew Little about results of the mental health stocktake, National's Covid plan, and a report on health equity by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
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