The Reserve Bank is rarely out of the headlines, but the spotlight on the country's central bank has burned brighter than normal during the Covid-19 pandemic. A report out this week has criticised the bank's monetary policy, particularly the money printing, during the pandemic. It has led to National joining calls for an independent review into the review.

This week, Thomas is joined by NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny to discuss the politics of the criticism, if this is more about Grant Robertson than Adrian Orr, and discuss the role the Reserve Bank plays in keeping the country running.