A heated confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary, defending his views on vaccines against fiery criticism.  New Zealand First's Shane Jones condemns banks for allegedly debanking businesses due to climate pressures, while the government sets ambitious emissions targets. In international news, a tragic helicopter collision in Washington raises questions about pilot diversity standards, and Trump re-enters a key international declaration opposing abortion as a human right. Also, China's Alibaba launches a groundbreaking AI model that sends ripples through the tech market. As the debate on free speech intensifies in New Zealand, William McGimpsey sheds light on the tensions between globalism and nationalism in Parliament. Finally, Natalie Cutler-Welsh shares updates on exciting new interviews and campaigns, urging listeners to make their voices heard on critical issues.