Go Ahead Caller

Ken returns after taking a significant break to recover from what we are told was, 'a mild heart attack brought on by the constant burden of speaking out for ordinary New Zealanders'. Right. So what about the home detention?

Annabelle is doing good in her own special way. Steve Hansen multi-tasks - fielding an overseas call from an inspired player whist cooking up a treat.

It's 2029, and a meeting of three unlikely buddies who have been detained at her majesty's pleasure.

A high profile sporting coach has been drafted in to help a team in a very different code.

Ken declares his talkback show a free speech zone - Alistair takes up the offer. Grubby Soper reports on the gun buy-back.

Ken draws a proverbial line in the sand, starting just right of centre and taking it out further to the right.

Ken rails against careless labelling of others. Annabelle calls in with her considered views on that and more.

Winston gives John Campbell the run around while Shane Jones lets his tongue off the leash and Steve Hanson makes a big announcement.