Afternoons for Tuesday 27 January 2026

 

1:10 Explainer: What is ICE and why does it seem to be tearing the USA apart?

Over the last few months there has been consistently heated debate around the tactics, and indeed presence of, immigration agents in the United States.

That debate has reached fever pitch after the death of nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. 

This isn't the first fatal incident involving ICE agents, Alex Pretti is the second US citizen killed in Minneapolis this month. 

So what is going on? And why does it seem that wherever you look there is a different narrative surrounding what took place and who is to blame?

Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks joins Jesse.

1:20 Is weight loss medication like Ozempic worth trying?

Did you set a New Year's Resolution? And more importantly, have you stuck to it? 

Global data and research shows that weight loss and health related goals are consistently people's number one New Year's Resolution, but experts are concerned that meeting such resolutions might see people choosing the likes of Ozempic or Wegovy as an easier solution. 

While a lot has been said and written about going on Ozempic; what happens after you've been on it for a while, or try to go off it?

Registered dietitian and co-founder of The Food Tree website Rachael Wilson chats to Jesse.

1:30 What's bugging you? Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste is here to help!

Whether it's a story idea, interview request or a correction, we love hearing from you.

Briana emailed us over the break with an issue she was hoping we could put to Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste. 

Because we're happy to help where we can, Ruud joins me now to hopefully solve Briana's problem and take any other questions you might have. 

Do text us 2101.

1:45 Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!

It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. 

Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever actually end.

Lots of you are back in the office and now juggling parenting, work, weather woes and children.

But we are here to help! To give us some ideas on surviving the final couple of weeks Jesse is joined by Parenting Place's Dayna Galloway. 

2:10 Mayoral Minutes: Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore

We’re introducing a new segment where we speak with a local mayor about what’s happening in their area... the challenges they’re facing... how they’re working to solve them... and what makes their community special.

First up is Tararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore

2:20 Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers

With a week or so left of school holidays for some, it's a great chance to get kids in front of books not screens ..  Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and joins me now with recommendations for younger readers.

For Ages 10+
Serafina and the Black Cloak
Robert Beatty

Spark Hunter (Aotearoa Book)
Sonya Wilson

For Ages 11-12+
Small Spaces
By Katherine Arden

For Ages 13+
The Raven Boys
By Maggie Stiefvater
 

2:30 Music feature: Radiohead reimagined

It's time for our first Music Feature of 2026. 

We do this each Tuesday at 2:30pm, when we invite a guest to celebrate the musical legacy or an artist, album or era. We're kicking off with big one today, Radiohead. 

Auckland-based musician Mikey Videotape, joins Jesse and he's had Radiohead on the brain. 

Mikey is putting together a very special one-night-only concert, a tribute to Radiohead's music reimagined for strings and acoustic instruments. 

That's coming to Auckland's St Lukes Church on the 28th of March. Tickets are available now via Ticketfinda. 

3:10 Podcast Critic reviews Blood Relatives from The New Yorker

Elliot Childs with his pick of podcasts: Talk Easy and In the Dark Season 2: Blood Relatives (The New Yorker)

3:25 You're the Judge! Wedding invitation dilemma

It's Tuesday, which can only mean one thing, we need your help. This is your chance to chime into a debate and to help resolve issues. It's our regular segment called 'You're the Judge' where we read out an irk and get your feedback on it. 

Today we're asking can a couple getting married decide who a plus one invitation goes to?

3:30 Feature Interview: Wellness? Just eat the ice cream!

For a healthy 2026, ignore most of what you hear from the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry and just eat the ice cream.

3:45 The pre-Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.