Best Public Health Infrastructure Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: Why are we concerned about the age of workers? 1:59

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We've got more ageism, this time in education. Unions are "concerned" as more teachers work past retirement age. This in part is the trouble with unions. 1) They aren't keen on work to start with, 2) They are bogged down in old fashioned rules and views of the world. What is retirement and how do you know you are past it? They refer of course to Su…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim's latest injury, Mike's musical discovery 10:24

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The week has come to an end and so Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are joining Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week once more. Tim is injured again, winding up on ACC after taking a tumble off the footpath, plus, Mike's made a new musical discovery. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Paul Goldsmith: Treaty Negotiations Minister on the Ngāpuhi settlement, NZ First's Bill 3:33

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The Treaty Negotiations Minister admits people are losing patience on a Ngāpuhi settlement, but says they want it to last. New Zealand First is launching a Bill, proposing a one-and-done treaty settlement for the largest iwi, rather than multiple hapu settlements. Paul Goldsmith says that although he sympathises with the desire for a faster resolut…

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WA's Free Flu jab program extended to the end of July in battle against influenza 2:09

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on Section 127 in the Education and Training Amendment Bill No.2 8:48

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The Education Minister is hitting back against claims she’s trying to entrench co-governance into education. Hobson’s Pledge is claiming that the Education and Training Amendment Bill No.2 includes a section, put there by Stanford, that will force every school board to reflect “local tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te ao Māori” in their polici…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2025 1:28:14

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of June, it's accountability Friday! Paul Goldsmith, Tama Potaka, and Erica Stanford have questions to answer about scandals, non-scandals, and accusations. After the unfortunate passing of Takutai Tarsh Kemp, what is the process going forward in filling her seat? Tim and Katie talk Ti…

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SEPTA Board approves ‘doomsday’ budget with 45% service cuts, more than 20% fare hike 6:02

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The SEPTA board has adopted a budget that riders have feared – one that closes a $213 million deficit with a 45-percent cut in service and a 21-and-a-half percent fare increase. ...The Philadelphia School District would avoid federal prosecution for mismanaging asbestos in school buildings, under a deal up for approval today by the school board. ..…

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Stacey van der Putten: Auckland Transport Public Transport Director on the new capacity numbers for the City Rail Link 3:00

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A vast change to what's been promised for Auckland City Rail Link's opening capacity. In 2022, it was reported 27 thousand peak passengers would be using the rail line from opening day next year. That's now gone down to 19 thousand passengers an hour at peak times. AT Public Transport Director Stacey van der Putten told Mike Hosking the 27 thousand…

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Andrew Geddis: Otago University Law Expert on the Tamaki Makaurau by-election in the wake of Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death 3:05

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A lot of interest is expected in the by-election to fill the seat left empty by the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp. The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died yesterday. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking the Tamaki Makaurau seat was won by just 42 votes in 2023 and will be very tightly contested again. The complicating factor this…

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Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister on if Whānau Ora funding was used for Moana Pasifika 6:23

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Concerns are being raised around the use of taxpayer money to fund Moana Pasifika. Our newsroom's revealed the Super Rugby franchise received some $8 million in taxpayer loans, grants, and funding. The Pasifika Medical Association —which took over ownership of the team last year— has received funding from Whānau Ora contracts. Māori Development Min…

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Man shot, killed inside Northeast Philadelphia 7-Eleven 6:02

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, June 26, 2025 (midday edition):Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead inside a 7-Eleven in the Tacony section of the city. ...Miles Pfeffer has been convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Temple University Police Pfficer Christopher Fitzgerald in February 202…

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Miles Pfeffer found guilty of murdering Temple University officer 7:15

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, June 26, 2025 (morning edition):A jury has found 20-year-old Miles Pfeffer guilty of all charges in the February 2023 murder of Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald....A teacher at a Bucks County Catholic school is charged with child sexual assault and sharing media of it online. Authorities …

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FIVEAA Mornings - podcast 26 June 2025 2:01:31

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Former Police Detective Dr Terry Goldsworthy, Kristen Wilkes from Lacerpede Seafood in Kingston SE, Environment Minister Dr Susan Close, Longevity Expert Michaela Sparrow, Legal Segment with Johnston Withers Lawyers, SAPOL's Sargeant David Mitchell from Cybercrime Unit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Big weekend of action the Great Northern Footy League 2:08

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E-scooters to stay as Geraldton council pushes back on ban proposal 2:08

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SA Prisons Could Be “DAYS AWAY” From Breaking Point 6:07

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Shadow Minister Jack Batty spoke with Graeme Goodings on FIVEAA Mornings. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Mike's Minute: We can't get out of our own way on Super 2:12

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From the "we can't get out of our own way" file comes the question, as posed this week by the Retirement Commissioner, as to whether people who have money in the bank should get the pension. The first part that is wrong with that is I thought we had decided many a decade ago, rightly or wrongly, that Super is an entitlement. Its trigger, rightly or…

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Calls for more mental health support for women in Regional WA 2:09

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Ben Tombs: Craggy Range Chief Winemaker on the Pinot Noir taking Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards 4:04

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New Zealand has taken home the Gold at the Oscars for wines. Craggy Range’s Martinborough Pinot Noir took home Best in Show at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards. This makes it in the 0.3% of all wines in the world. Chief Winemaker at Craggy Range Ben Tombs told Mike Hosking they knew there was something pretty special coming out of the 2024 vi…

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A major shake up to ADHD care access to help WA families 2:09

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Dangerous heat wave in our area sending more to ERs with dehydration, doctors say 5:17

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Another day of extreme, dangerous heat is gripping the region, with temperatures again soaring into the high 90s and heat index values making it feel well over 100 degrees.Dehydration remains a major concern. Local hospitals say emergency rooms have been seeing an increase in heat-related illnesses since the start of the heat wave....The family of …

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James May: Former Top Gear and Grand Tour Host on his 'Explorers' stage show 11:18

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When you hear the name ‘James May’, it’s likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects. He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines, and exploring life’s questions. May’s now onto his next journey – a live…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2025 1:28:29

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 26th of June, Nicola Willis is still unhappy with the supermarkets, sending them another letter – when is it time for action? Moana Pasifika is in serious financial strife, but it was revealed that Whanau Ora, using taxpayer money, gave them $8 million in funding. How does a company, whos…

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John Tookey: AUT Future Environments Professor on the Government instructing Auckland to allow 15 storey buildings around train stations 3:05

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The Government's instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments at least 15 storeys high near key City Rail Link train stations. Density requirements around the Mt Albert and Baldwin Ave stations require at least 10 storey apartments, and requirements around the Maungawhau, Kingsland, and Morningside rail terminals have been increased from six sto…

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Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Infrastructure Commission's 30-year draft plan 6:32

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The Infrastructure Minister agrees we're getting bad value for money and need trans-government systems to improve. The Infrastructure Commission's released a 30-year draft plan revealing its first look at how New Zealand needs to invest in our future. Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking half of all capital-intensive government agencies don't have asset …

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Graeme Edgeler: Law Expert on the review of the Whānau Ora ad campaign for the Māori electoral roll 2:31

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A law expert says it's important for the Māori Development Minister to look at contracts - to figure out where Whānau Ora's money is coming from. Tama Potaka is seeking a review of a recent Whānau Ora ad campaign encouraging Māori to sign up to the Māori electoral roll. He says it would be inappropriate for public funding to be used for electioneer…

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Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the new warning for supermarket chains 7:51

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The Government's issued a fresh warning to the major supermarket chains. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has written a letter to Woolworths, and Foodstuffs' North Island and South Island arms, outlining her expectations. She says she's hearing of supermarkets charging more than the advertised price, and having specials and multi-buy deals th…

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SEPTA slows rail service during extreme heat to protect infrastructure 4:58

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (midday edition):It's another scorcher, and the heat is affecting the way SEPTA trains are running....Prosecutors are expected to rest their case today in the murder trial of Miles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man accused of killing Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald....New Jers…

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Union blames PECO’s poor communication for days-long power restoration response to severe storms 6:00

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (morning edition):We're almost there. Today's the last day of this brutal heat wave. The weather had people working in Center City doing the best they could to remain safe....As crews are nearing full restoration of power for PECO customers after last Thursday's storm, the head of a union repr…

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Locals encouraged to know the signs of heart failure and get a simple blood test 2:08

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FIVEAA Mornings - podcast 25 June 2025 2:01:08

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Rising energy prices - Kevin Morrison Energy Analyst breaks it down, SASMOA Doctors' strike updates, Penne Dawe CEO of the Centre for Career Education, using AI to help Cancer patients, Assoc Prof Christine Chaffer, Garvan Institute, CHOICE CEO Ashley de Silva, and Uniting SA Winter Appeal with Jen Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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SA Households Facing Power Bill Rises 10:47

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Energy analyst Kevin Morrison joins Graeme Goodings on FIVEAA Mornings. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Subscribe on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By FIVEAA

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Skills in the age of AI 1:30:41

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Contributor(s): Professor Mary O’Mahony, Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides | How can we shape engaging work environments that foster productivity and enable workers to flourish?Using evidence from the Pissarides Report the event will highlight the importance of not only being skilled but also feeling capable of drawing on technological advanceme…

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Mike's Minute: We need leadership on the Ngāpuhi settlement 2:20

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Is Shane Jones showing the Minister for Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith how to run his own portfolio? In response to Jones and his Member's bill on the never ending Ngāpuhi drama, Goldsmith says the process can't go on forever. Which is the same as saying nothing, because clearly it is, and Goldsmith clearly has no plan. The Jones bill is clever…

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