Jess Berentson Shaw

The summer holidays often means spending time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with.

But it doesn't have to spoil your day.

Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this… Audio

The vaccine rollout is bumping up against those who might be hesitant or so-called anti-vaxxers.

So how can we tackle those difficult conversations with whanau and friends who're reluctant to get the… Audio

At times it can feel like your social media feeds are filled with people who are pushing back against the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine.

How many of these 'anti-vaxxers' are really out there, and… Audio

A new unemployment benefit for people who lost work because of Covid-19 is being criticised as unfair and discriminatory.

The new payment, announced yesterday, will give up to $490 a week to people… Audio

Women working in research say breaking the taboo of talking about salary may be a way forward on pay equity.

A Canterbury University study, released on Thursday, found women working in research in… Audio

"Don't read the comments" that's an oft-used phrase when it comes to controversial issues on news sites. Racist views, inaccurate claims, and hate speech can flourish in these spaces. Audio

In a world bursting with information - and misinformation- how can we cut through to what is real? Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw is a research associate at the Public Policy Institute at The University of… Audio

A public policy researcher says the decision to reappoint five men as chief executives will have a "chilling effect" on women in the public service. None of the high level public service appointments… Audio

Jess Berentson-Shaw reminisces with Megan about her favourite road trips prior to having children to accommodate in the car. She also talks about what she's going to be working on in 2018 after… Audio

Critics say a National Party plan to send hardened youth criminals to an army bootcamp is aimed at winning votes but will never work. Canterbury University criminologist Jarrod Gilbert and the Morgan… Audio

Dr Jess Berentson Shaw of the Morgan Foundation is with us once again, today she is looking the idea of a Universal Basic Income, or UBI, which is the idea of ensuring a minimum standard of income for… Audio

Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw discusses the pros and cons of food in schools as a Government policy. Audio

There is a perception that alternative or complementary medicines are safe. Is this the case?  Audio

Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw is a science researcher and communicator working for the Morgan Foundation, where she focusses on applying science and evidence to public policy. She also writes for the Spinoff… Audio

Dr Richard Fisher discusses whether the process to create the world's first three-parent baby will open the door to eugenics. Audio

The sale of ivory is in the spotlight again. James Patterson of Art and Object auction house discusses selling antique ivory. Audio

What the Panelists Andrew Clay and Jess Berentson-Shaw want to talk about. Audio