Best Conspiracy Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025 1:40:26

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 11 July. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Deborah Hart: Holocaust Centre of New Zealand Chair on the call for NZ to develop an antisemitism strategy 3:37

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Jewish leaders are calling for New Zealand to follow in Australia's footsteps and formulate an antisemitism strategy. The Australian special envoy's plan includes harsher hate speech laws and stripping funding where possible from broadcasters, universities and arts institutions. It follows a string of antisemitic attacks in Australia in the past fe…

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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Wellington is in for a tempestuous election campaign 2:48

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The Wellington Mayoral race was supposed to be winding down into boring town. Tory went wild, had a tipsy whirlwind on Courtenay Place. A bit of booze, a bit of dine and dashing. It was salacious, it was scandalous. As stories of late-night escapades and unpaid bills and missed council meetings flooded the newspapers, the streets flooded, literally…

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Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor on sending his Tory Whanau sex gossip email 6:50

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Embattled Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung is refusing to pull out of the race, despite being ditched by a major financial backer. It comes after the Herald revealed Chung sent emails detailing an unsavoury sexual rumour about Mayor Tory Whanau – rumours she's categorically denied. The scandal has led to high-profile Wellington philanthropist…

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Jason Pine: Weekend Sport Host ahead of the 2nd All Blacks v France test, Wimbledon 2:44

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Last week saw the All Blacks defeat France by a narrow four points. Despite facing a greener Les Bleus side, the All Blacks struggled a bit in getting that victory over the line. Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine told Ryan Bridge that last week’s result could influence France in one of two ways. He says their close score could either be motivational, o…

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Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Students Association Engagement Vice President on their new job campaign 3:59

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The Victoria University of Wellington Students Association is turning heads with its new campaign. “No work. Sh*t pay. Why stay?” is the slogan for their “Where’s the Work?” campaign. The group is aiming to draw attention to the record number of students ditching the country for prospects overseas. Engagement Vice President Aidan Donoghue told Ryan…

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Irish Americans & The Troubles: Unwelcome Outsiders or Allies? 33:13

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This episode continues the story of NORAID - the Irish American organisation who were the voice of the IRA in the US. Jamie Goldrick and I delve into the complicated history of wider Irish American involvement in the Troubles. It's a history full of contradictions on both sides of the Atlantic. In the Republic, many criticised NORAID’s actions, yet…

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Sinister Sightings - EP325 39:28

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Sinister Sightings are your true crime and true paranormal stories. Every week we read out ones that you've sent in. So prepare to get spooked. Do you have your own Sinister Sighting to share? Email us your stories at [email protected] If you want to introduce one of our Sinister Sightings, you can join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/th…

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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Nukes have prevented 80 years of major war 2:04

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It's been 40 years since the French sunk the Rainbow Warrior. They wanted to stop the protests against nuclear testing at Mururoa. The terrorist attack by an allied country on on our soil was outrageous. Two years after the event, we cemented our nuclear free stance. We're officially against nuclear weapons. Testing is bad for the environment, no d…

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Enda Brady: 40,000 illegal asylum seekers could arrive in the UK this year 4:18

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Illegal immigrants from France are still arriving in the UK. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a deal that addresses this. Junior Doctors are also going on strike despite pay-rises from union-negotiations. UK correspondent Enda Brady says they're lacking public sympathy as everyone's already struggling financially. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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Sam Dickie: Tesla is losing the EV battle with China 5:15

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Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie explains how Tesla shares have dropped significantly. He says the company is suffering from Elon Musk's alignment to Trump, and from Chinese brands making better products. He says they need a CEO who's focused on the company, and not distracted with other ventures. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Duncan Greive: magazines are a tough business to be in 4:00

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The Listener, Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Day are up for sale as owners Are Media go on the market. The sale raises the inevitable question of the future direction of the magazines under any new ownership – and whether they will remain under one umbrella. Founder and Managing Editor for The Spinoff Duncan Greive says magazines are just a tough marke…

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The Huddle: Are nuclear weapons what we need for peace? 8:31

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Tonight on The Huddle, Journalist Clare De Lore and Economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. Ryan has been wondering.. for all of our opposition against nuclear and nuclear weapons; are they actually what is keeping the world from erupting i…

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Scott Robertson: ABs can make it 2/2 against the French on Saturday 5:27

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Caleb Clarke as a power wing could be the tool that puts the ABs over France again, despite an underwhelming season. Head Coach Scott Robertson says he believes in the eye-test of what he sees, rather than what the stats say. He says it's about trusting players to step up, and for great players to stay consistent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025 1:40:51

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 10 July 2025, Victoria University's Emeritus Professor Jonathan Boston slams suggestion that thousands of homeowners should be left without the option of Government buy-outs when their homes get destroyed by weather related events. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki explains passionat…

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Sahar Lone: conscious buyers and transparent booking policies are equally needed 2:41

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Would-be customers are being charged for cancelling bookings. One customer was even pinged $250 for pulling out of a 5-person table. Consumer NZ Communication and Campaigns Manager Sahar Lone says people must be aware of the contract they enter when booking. However, she adds businesses must be reasonable and transparent with their policies to avoi…

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Jason Walls: Poll results show the left bloc's struggling 5:17

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Political Editor Jason Walls talks to Ryan Bridge about new poll results showing NZ First nearly acquiring double digits. He points out Labour and National have taken notable drops in the survey, with their respective bloc-parties having to make up the deficit. As it stands, the left-bloc doesn't have enough to form a government. LISTEN ABOVE See o…

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What Makes Us Free? 49:09

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What's the role of government in society? What do we mean when we talk about individual responsibility? What makes us free? 'Neoliberalism' might feel like a squishy term that's hard to define and understand. But this ideology, founded by a group of men in the Swiss Alps, is a political project that has dominated our economic system for decades. In…

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Elliot Smith: The All Blacks and Red Bull making changes 2:42

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Elliot Smith joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the changes the ABs and Red Bull have decided to make. Why would Christian Horner get sacked, and what does that mean for Max Verstappen's future with the team? What adjustments do the All Blacks need ahead of their second test with France? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jonathon Boston: Government should ensure people live in areas safe from disaster 5:31

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There's arguments against a recommendation the Government abandons property buy-outs. An independent panel has prepared a proposal for flood adaptation to the Environment Ministry. It says homeowners should be responsible for deciding to live in high-risk areas - and shouldn't expect the Government to stump up for weather-damaged homes. Victoria Un…

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Tania Taspell: we're fixing the wrongs from the past council. 2:19

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Rotorua's Mayor, Tania Taspell, says a new water plan in the city addresses past wrongs. The plan will see Karamū Tākina Springs co-managed by Ngāti Kearoa-Ngāti Tuara and Rotorua Lakes Council and land nearby will be returned to Iwi. The springs provide 60 percent of Rotorua's drinking water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nicola Toki: we wouldn't risk Kākāpō for mining, so why not do the same for lizards? 6:56

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The Department of Conservation's declined a permit to clear vegetation at the Central Otago site - citing missing details on rehoming thousands of lizards. Resources Minister Shane Jones has voiced frustration it puts hundreds of jobs at risk. But Chief Executive of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Nicola Toki, says the lizards' existe…

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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Winston just keeps going 2:27

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Winston's done it again. The old political workhorse of the Pacific just keeps getting more popular. New Zealand First has overtaken ACT in the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia Poll - it's now the third most popular party. I'll give you a break down of the numbers shortly, but this has got to be ego bruising for Seymour. He's just got his feet under t…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Germany accusing China of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser 5:28

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Germany has accused the Chinese military of targeting its aircraft during an EU operation over the Red Sea. The Chinese ambassador has been summoned to the German foreign ministry over the incident. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this comes as concerns mount over China's influence on critical technologies and security infrastructure in Europe. LI…

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling 4:38

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Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ruling that deemed four drivers employees, allowed things like sick leave and holiday pay. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold 2:41

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The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the RBNZ wouldn't cut rates any further, and they believe there's more cuts to come. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan unpacked the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…