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Rob Bollix talks space brain on The Mind Trench, and shares a fantastic poem. Katie from Dateline is chatting about the band’s new single, Hands. Japes yarns about their new track Lighter Thief. Justine helps you with your union and employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei!

After a dramatic Second Guessing surprise entrant, Dim makes a comeback to take out 10 LPs and a record player and be crowned the Best Second Guesser for 2024! On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor of Auckland about accommodation support being extended for storm recovery, the LTP suggestion to halt earthquake restoration of council buildings and upcoming Matariki events across the city. We listen to a conversation between Keria Patterson and Salvia Palth about Salvia Palth’s new surprise album, last chance to see. Dbldbl is in the studio for a chat about their show for Matariki this weekend with AUNTY EL, Swizl Jager & Morningsteppa at Whammy bar on Thursday night. Kiani Stevenson is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research into integrating cultural support into triage services for the mental health of rangatahi. Whakarongo mai nei!

On Fashun, Penelope Noir speaks to Richie Boyens about his work on Ratbags. Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw are in the studio to chat about the return season of Different Party, the show that won the Fred award in the most recent Comedy Festival. On Loose Reads, Jenna and Suri come in and Suri reviews Performance from David Coventry. Andy Neill is in the studio to chat about his book When We Was Fab, about the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ only visit to Aotearoa in late June 1964.

We come to you live from Bestie Cafe in St Kevin's Arcade, mere metres from Karangahape Road's roadside for one big party sending Rachel off. With performances from the incredible cc.tv and Jim Nothing, the final installment of Hobby Goblins and a round of arcade Second Guessing. Whakarongo mai nei!

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about allegations about misuse of private data by Te Pati Maori, and the PM's performance post Budget announcement. Lucinda Bennett chats comfort kai on Breakfast Food. Wiri Donna is chatting about her new single The Gold which is out in the world tomorrow with a new video, and we’re getting an early spin. VIËW and MĀ are chatting about their new track with Mike Tea called Stop It. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

On What's Up with Nicola Willis, Rachel speaks to the Deputy Leader of the National Party about the recent Budget, the Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit to Aotearoa, and the Fast Track Approval Bill’s potential financial implications for infrastructure. On The Mind Trench, Rob talks about Darwin and animal consciousness. We have a special one-off Word Salad with Amelia D'Screte, who discusses the phrase 'the cat's pyjamas'. Salene is in bearing chocolate cake on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!