Political Group Chat: A look back at the big issues of the week

The Pre Panel for 8 June 2026

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

12 questions that could predict your risk of dementia

A simple test with 12 questions may help predict your risk of dementia, stroke, or depression says Dr Jonathan Rosand. He's the founder and director of the Brain Care Labs at Mass General Brigham and Harvard, and professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He's developed the Brain Care Score that measures factors such as sleep, exercise, stress, blood pressure, and social connection. The goal is to show how small changes to everyday habits may help protect brain health and reduce the risk of disease. Now, through the Global Brain Care Consortium, that work is expanding worldwide, inviting people to track their brain health and contribute to long-term research. To learn your Brain Care Score go HERE or visit the Global Brain Care Coalition website to learn more about its work and how to get involved HERE

TV Critic: Legends and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

Afternoons TV critic Philippa Rennie joins Jesse to discuss these shows: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) Legends (Netflix)

Everything you need to know about electric vehicles

It's time for our expert feature and today we're talking electric vehicles. The volatile situation in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices sparking renewed interest in EVs as Kiwis look for ways to cut their transport costs. While most people know that electric vehicles are cheaper to run, many of you might have plenty of questions around battery life, charging infrastructure, range, and whether an EV would actually fit your lifestyle. Ed Harvey is the CEO of Evnex, a New Zealand company that designs and manufactures EV chargers for homes and businesses If you have a question about anything relating to EVs, please send Jesse a text on 2101 or email me at jesse@rnz.co.nz

Jesse Goes Clubbing: MWT Meccano Club

Each week Jesse chats to a local club, which means Jesse could be taking you pigeon racing, knitting, or off to play backgammon. If you've got a club you want Jesse to join, please get in touch 2101 or Jesse@rnz.co.nz Today we're joined by Richard Feltham.