Today on Daybreak - Pride week is a fizzer despite the Ministry of Education's endorsement; an Australian judge lambasts medical professionals pushing the transing of children; the FDA (US) is formally reviewing the safety of the abortion pill; yet another country swings to the right; a recent study shows that higher metal health correlates with conservatives political views; and we discuss the fascinating 'moral' judgements being made about the ex-press secretary of the Prime Minister.

Here is Political Playback for 5 June 2025. Today Bob is joined by guest panellist Ro Edge who is co-founder of Save Women's Sports Australasia. Topics include: the latest political polls; TPM - violence or rhetoric? ; The Deputy PM handover from Winston Peters to David Seymour; politicising the music awards; mandatory sex-testing for all boxers; Jacinda Ardern's memoir; and did Elon Musk do a Nazi salute?

As the use of this potent synthetic opioid grows in New Zealand, so does its devastating impact. Our discussion with Tim Beck from the US offers us an in-depth look at the widespread reach of fentanyl, the lessons we can learn from the US experience, and strategies to combat its alarming rise in our communities.

Tim Beck is Executive Director of Nevada Narcotic Officers Association, retired Narcotics Detective, and Task Force Officer with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) recently held their 20th Anniversary Conference in Auckland, and Family First were granted access to interview some of the top international experts who were speaking at the conference. (Thanks TDDA!)