Professor Jennifer Curtin phones up to talk about the UK Prime Minister race, the Pacific Island forum, and New Zealand's relationship with Australia. Whakarongo mai.
Rod Oram talks about the huge unfolding dramas surrounding Boris Johnson (42 people have now resigned from government), and the Prime Minister's recent trip to the UK and EU. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today's Political Commentary focuses on the decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade in the United States. Breakfast's producer Zoë speaks to ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa spokesperson Ella Shepherd. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr Lara Greaves has a kōrero about the significance of the first Matariki public holiday, Auckland’s Mayoral Race (and upcoming election in October), and the political rhetoric around gangs. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram shares his takes on the Cabinet reshuffle, the He Waka Eke Noa report, Boris Johnson’s vote of no confidence results, and the last minute grounding of a UK flight due to take asylum seekers to Rwanda. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr. Lara Greaves chats about the budget announcement today, what's happening over in Australia with their election, and the Tauranga by-election. Whakarongo mai nei.