The Wire w/ Alex: 11 August, 2026
This week on the Tuesday Wire... For Dear Science this week, we chat with our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin, about mushrooms and lilliput, the surface of the sun, and laser delivered power. For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Alex spoke with MP Tom Rutherford about the Prime Minister’s Promise for an MMP referendum, and local council amalgamation plans. Producer Thomas talked to University of Auckland associate professor of psychological medicine Daivd Menkes about direct to consumer advertising for prescription drugs. And Alex and Producer Liam headed to the NZ Bakel's Supreme…
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