Unprecedented times have given way to unprecedented challenges: the lingering effects of a global pandemic; ongoing concerns about disparities in healthcare access and outcomes; efforts to improve public health infrastructure and embrace digital innovations; and understanding evolving social and environmental determinants of health to name a few. We want the future to look different, so we must start reimagining it now. KPMG is convening the conversations to reframe the future of health. We’ ...
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A weekly update on new research and developments concerning COVID-19 (and occasionally other infectious diseases that hit the news). We take questions via call-in during the live broadcast, Mondays at 7:33am Pacific, streaming via kpfa.org. Podcasts with show notes go up later the same day. Between live shows, we take questions via email at [email protected] . Our guest most weeks is Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Heal ...
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The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Podcast Series features in-depth interviews with top public health officials.
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Insightful, nonpartisan and critically important discussions on America's toughest problems between elected leaders, public health and economic experts.
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Co-hosts Paloma and Anna share stories of Earthlings who work on climate change, clean energy, public health, and environmental justice.
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Presenting timely conversations about the purpose and power of technology that bridge our interdisciplinary research with broader public conversations about the societal implications of data and automation. For more information, visit datasociety.net.
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Noelle Famera talks about politics, civil, cultural and social issues. This is a podcast for story talk with a candidate. Noelle is running for congress in Hawaii, District 2. Each episode relates to the topic of politics—and how we can come together as an online community, to bring change.
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Water Is For Fighting is a five part documentary podcast series that explores the complexities around water management in the Western United States. For this season, we’re focusing on the South Platte River in Colorado, because it’s a resource that 4.5 million people rely on every day. For most of us, access to clean drinking water is a given, but our relationship with the natural environment is far more intimate-- whether you know it or not. With a growing population, increasingly destructi ...
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Why are Black Americans and other people of color disproportionately victims of overly aggressive police enforcement and brutality while walking, running, riding bicycles, taking public transit, or while driving? This podcast explores the ways in which people of color have had their mobility arrested. Hosted by Charles T. Brown, the founder and CEO of Equitable Cities LLC—an urban planning, policy, and research firm working at the intersection of transportation, health, and equity. Charles w ...
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In the increasingly crowded and competitive corporate and financial ecosystem, it’s harder than ever for companies to break through the clutter and be heard. The media, investors, agenda-driven influencers, even customers and competitors, are defining your business story on their terms. Therefore, it is imperative that companies take control and proactively drive the conversation with stakeholders in an effort to build & maintain equity value. In Welcome to the Arena from ICR, Co-Founder & C ...
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Freewheeling and engaging conversations with stalwarts from the fields of current affairs, governance and public policy on topical themes. New episodes coming soon! #FactNotOpinion #BackedByFact #EngageAskEncourage
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The Outlet is a fortnightly podcast featuring local news, information, and interviews from Queenstown New Zealand. Hosted by Brent Harbour, and produced by The Queenstown App with support from the Public Interest Journalism Fund.
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The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Leading through science
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.
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Dedicated to providing Alternative News and Unbiased Reporting for those tired of the mainstream media. Our Real Stories, Live Coverage, and Pressing News cover topics from social unrest to true crime. We feature Documentary Pieces and In-Depth Interviews that the media avoids, embracing Citizen Journalism and highlighting under-reported events. Tune in to our channel for daily updates on the most pressing news, and become a part of our growing community that values truth and transparency. D ...
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.
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Mike's Minute: Will the Covid inquiry submitters get the answers we want?
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2:02I think I'm encouraged by the numbers of submissions into the Covid inquiry. This is Covid inquiry part two. The second part is to try and rectify the stitch up that was Covid part one from the previous Government, who were determined to set criteria that would not expose the true damage they wrought upon most of us. 31,000 have had their say this …
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TAXPAYER MONEY WASTED: Washington's $120K REPARATIONS Program That Most Can't Use
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21:18Washington state's latest "Covenant Home Ownership Program" is taxpayer-funded discrimination disguised as housing assistance. They're literally handing out $120,000 down payments based on skin color while poor white families and even wealthy black homeowners foot the bill through recording fees. The program has helped a whopping 200 families (sarc…
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POLICE REFUSE To Respond: Mental Health Crisis CHAOS As Knife-Wielding Man WALKS FREE
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21:32Portland police let a knife-wielding maniac run free for THREE DAYS while local businesses lost money and residents fled in terror. Yet another example of absurd 'de-escalation' policies where a man who pepper-sprayed officers and lunged with a knife was deemed 'not a threat to the public.' This video breaks down how police departments nationwide a…
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Mark the Week: The All Blacks deal is a nice fit
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2:18At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Tory Whanau: 9/10 She scored it herself and why wouldn’t you, shouldn't you, when you are as brilliant as her? God, she deserves a holiday. Donald Trump: 7/10 For the sheer madness, calamity and unbelievable amount of bullshit he …
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Zali Steggall: Independent member for Warringah ahead of the Australian Election
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5:59The balance of power seems to be shifting in Australian politics. There was a shock U-turn in the polls ahead of the election, with Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party suddenly pulling out in front. It now seems likely the party will secure a second term. Independent Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall told Ryan Bridge confidence in major parties …
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Mike Sabin: Former detective and anti-meth advocate on the need for preventative action
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3:08New figures on meth-use are prompting calls for more preventive action. Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past decade, while wastewater testing last year showed a doubling in meth use. Former detective and anti-meth advocate Mike Sabin told Ryan Bridge that you’ve got to turn the tap off on the suppl…
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Mike's Minute: Three good ideas from the Govt this week
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2:09Three prizes for three good calls this week by the Government. 1) Financial literacy coming to a school near you in 2027, and not a day too soon. In many respects it’s the more valuable end of the education spectrum. It's education you can actually use. 2) Nicola Willis and her cutting of the operating allowance from $2.4b to $1.3b. The $2.4b numbe…
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Fleur Fitzsimons: PSA National Secretary on David Seymour's call to limit government ministers
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3:54Act Leader David Seymour's taken aim at the size of government. He's calling for a limit on the number of ministers, with no ministers outside cabinet, and no associate ministers other than in finance. There's currently 82 ministerial portfolios, held by 28 ministers, and he claims they're full of 'meaningless titles'. PSA National Secretary Fleur …
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 2nd of May, Health Minister Simeon Brown is forcing doctors back to the negotiating table via the ERA. Just what is happening with the Indian Panthers basketball team? The team was suspended and the CEO is on to tell us their plans to fix it. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson discuss Mushroomgat…
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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Mushroomgate, Suzanne Vega, whiskey-infused manuka honey
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12:25Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back today to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed the latest to come out of Mushroomgate, Suzanne Vega, and a new whiskey-infused manuka honey the show’s producers received. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Bruce Hawker: Australian Political Correspondent ahead of Election Day
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7:27One day out from the Australian Election and Labor seems to have it in the bag. If the polling stacks up, Anthony Albanese will remain Prime Minister and Peter Dutton will once again be relegated to opposition. There’s been criticism across the ditch that the coalition’s campaign has been full of U-turns and back tracks – undermining their credibil…
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Parveen Batish: Indian Panthers CEO on the team's ban from the NBL
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2:36An unshakable insistence from Indian Panthers boss Parveen Batish that their indefinite ban from the National Basketball League won't be permanent. The first year team were handed an immediate ban mid-season following serious allegations of payment issues and player unrest. The Panthers can return to the NBL if they meet various conditions set by t…
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO on the declining attendance, revenue for the stadium
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3:30Declining stats for Auckland's Eden Park, as the number of major events coming to this country reduce. Revenue fell from $44.3 million in 2023 to $29.7 million in 2024 and major event attendance fell from 881 thousand to 540 thousand. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner told Mike Hosking one of the factors to blame is the lack of seed funding. He says there…
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Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on David Seymour's call to limit the number of government ministers
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3:06David Seymour's calling for fat to be cut from multiple areas of government. The Act Party leader wants a limit on the number of ministers – with no ministers outside of Cabinet, and no associate ministers other than in Finance. He wants 30 total government agencies, down from 41. Executive Director of business think tank New Zealand Initiative, Ol…
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Sarah Helm: Drug Foundation CEO on the increased use of meth, lack of support for meth-addictions
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3:51The Drug Foundation says the country barely invests anything into helping and supporting people with meth-addiction. Discharges from public hospitals suggest meth-use has increased four-fold over the past decade. Wastewater testing last year showed a doubling in meth use. Drug Foundation Chief Executive Sarah Helm told Mike Hosking a lot more could…
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Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the senior doctor strike, pay for doctors
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2:55The Health Minister is standing by the current pay offer to senior doctors. Thousands of planned procedures have been delayed following yesterday's strike action, while Health New Zealand is applying to the Employment Relations Authority for urgent facilitation. Union members have told Newstalk ZB their pay rates aren't keeping up with the private …
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Ryan Bridge: Don't underestimate the Trump Bump
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3:31Alright it's time for Friday confessional. With the Pope passing away, all this focus on Catholicism's got me feeling repentant. There are two things I predicted would happen last December as I was signing for Christmas here at Newstalk ZB. One of those things hasn't happened and the other one is about to not happen. Poilievre winning the Canadian …
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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 2 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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SHOCKING: 10,000 POUNDS of Trash (Including an Organ?) Removed From Seattle Park The City IGNORED
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19:20A musical organ in a homeless encampment? Welcome to Seattle, where 10,000 pounds of trash was just removed from a public park by volunteers—not paid city officials. WeHeart Seattle and their team hauled away everything from weightlifting equipment to Halloween costumes while the city continues its game of homeless whack-a-mole. Officials celebrate…
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FEDS FORCING Homeless Into Mental Hospitals: Your Tax Dollars WASTED On Failed Programs
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21:22The Justice Department is brainstorming ways to round up the homeless while Seattle parks drown in 10,000 pounds of trash, needles, and even abandoned organs. Yet another example of government flip-flopping between neglect and overreach. This episode exposes how federal officials are now considering involuntary commitment and homeless 'concentratio…
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Neil Edmond: MoneyTime CEO on the new financial literacy curriculum in schools
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3:06The Government's ensuring financial education is central to a refreshed school social sciences curriculum. Education Minister Erica Stanford's announced it will be a core element for Years 1-10 from next year. The curriculum will cover key financial skills for younger students, such as having a bank account, earning, spending and saving. Older stud…
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Liam Sceats: Kiwi Driver in Indy NZT on trying to make it as a motorsport driver
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12:01Elite sports are not a cheap field to enter. 19-year-old Liam Sceats is on a journey to make it as a professional motorsport driver, aiming to achieve his dream of competing in IndyCar. He’s currently competition in Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports – and it’ll cost him $1.2 million USD to compete in all 12 rounds. Sceats currently has a three event de…
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Mike’s Minute: Financial literacy in schools? About time
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1:49Regulars will know school and I were never really that close. It was a means to an end, and the end couldn’t come soon enough. The means was the skills required to get out into the world and get on with it. One of the things it did help with was economics. I found it genuinely interesting and did quite well in it. They taught me compounding interes…
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Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the house price forecast and business confidence
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6:02House prices are set to rise as businesses report less confidence With two further cuts expected to the OCR, ANZ is now expecting a 4.5% lift as opposed to 6%. Business confidence has also taken a tumble, with just 49% expecting improvements in the year ahead – down 9 points. ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the data was taken a…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1st of May, the Aratere ferry is being retired – the only rail-enabled ferry in KiwiRail’s fleet. Financial literacy will now be taught at schools in Years 1-10. And Indy NXT driver Liam Sceats details just what young drivers have to go through to get the funding for a single season of dr…
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David Moffett: Former New Zealand Rugby CEO on the sponsorship deal between Toyota and the All Blacks
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3:09Another big win for New Zealand Rugby in the wake of the messy end to a major sponsorship agreement. Vehicle manufacturer Toyota has reportedly signed a multi-million dollar agreement to put its name on the All Blacks training kit – partly replacing INEOS. The agreement is also believed to include the provision of vehicles for players and managemen…
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Katie Ben: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists President on the senior doctors strike
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5:30About five-thousand senior doctors are striking until midnight in a bid to get more of them on the roster. This comes after eight months of failed negotiations with Health New Zealand. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it’s not going to fill workforce gaps without major improvements to pay and conditions. President Katie Ben told…
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Simon Brown: Banqer CEO on the curriculum refresh focusing on financial literacy
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3:31Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy a compulsory topic for Years 1 to 10. The Government's teaming up with financial organisations, banks, and charities for lessons on investment and taxes. Banqer CEO Simon Brown told Mike Hosking that…
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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu District Mayor on the Whakapapa skifield deal
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1:43The Ruapehu District could be in for an economic boom with new skifield ownership. The Department of Conservation's approved a 10 year concession for Whakapapa Holdings to operate the Whakapapa side of Mount Ruapehu. An agreement for the Turoa side was struck last year, following a lengthy bidding war, with numerous Government bailouts. Mayor Westo…
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Winston Peters: Rail Minister on the impact of KiwiRail reducing its Interislander fleet to two
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4:51The Rail Minister says any supply chain interruptions caused by the Interislander reducing its Cook Strait ferry fleet can be handled. Aratere will be retired when demolition begins on its decaying Picton dock late this year or early next, to add infrastructure for new ships. It's KiwiRail's only rail-enabled ferry. Winston Peters told Ryan Bridge …
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Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO on the company reducing its Interislander fleet to two
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4:21KiwiRail admits it may be helping out its competition by reducing its Interislander fleet to two. Aratere will be retired when demolition begins on its decaying dock in Picton late this year or early next, to add infrastructure for new ships. Two new ferries are due in 2029. KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy told Mike Hosking some passengers may…
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Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer Doctor on the senior doctor strike
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2:53Over 4000 medical procedures are on hold today while 5000 senior doctors strike for better working conditions. This comes after eight months of failed negotiations with Health New Zealand. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it's not going to fill workforce gaps without major improvements to pay and conditions. Health NZ Chief Clin…
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Ryan Bridge: The ticking time bomb in Mark Mitchell's lap
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2:14Mark Mitchell, he's got a bit on his plate at the moment. He'll be happy with the score he got from Audrey Young in her ranking of ministers for midterm, but I reckon he is holding on to a ticking time bomb. This is the case of the beautiful young Colombian woman in Christchurch living next door to a monster. She didn't know he'd been let out of pr…
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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 1 May. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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Newsom BEGS Oil Companies To Stay After DESTROYING Industry | Taxpayer Gas Price NIGHTMARE
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24:52Gavin Newsom's latest flip-flop would be comical if it weren't so pathetic. After years of battering California's oil and gas industry with crushing regulations, carbon neutrality demands, and margin caps, Newsom is suddenly begging refineries not to leave the state. Why? His 2028 presidential aspirations can't afford $8/gallon gas prices when Vale…
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San Francisco's DOOM LOOP Continues: Taxpayer Money WASTED While Union Square DIES
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18:19ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST: Saks Fifth Avenue joins the parade of retailers fleeing San Francisco's Union Square. The luxury store—which already required APPOINTMENTS just to shop—is shutting down in a city where pooping on elevators and smash-and-grab robberies have become the norm. From Bloomingdale's to Nordstrom to Macy's, the $500 jeans crowd …
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Dan Galpern, CEO, DanceOne – Making Moves: What it takes to build a global dance juggernaut
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24:50Summary: We may not talk about them the same way we talk about basketball or baseball players, but make no mistake, dancers are elite athletes. Their training is intense, and the competition is fierce. And with Breakdancing at the Olympics, dance content flooding TikTok, and dance competition shows all over TV, there's never been more interest in t…
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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on the preview of the 2025 Budget
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4:31The Government books are expected to reach surplus by 2029. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has teased slices of her Budget 2025 cake, revealing $1.3 billion in new operating spending – a cut from the forecast of $2.4 billion. Ministers and agencies have been asked to cut more costs, for diversion into focus areas including health, education, and de…
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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on the major blackout that impacted Spain, Portugal, and parts of France
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3:00Chaos for southwest Europe during a major power blackout. Spain, Portugal, and parts of France went dark yesterday due to an issue with the grid, originating in Spain. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says power has now been restored, and they will take all necessary measures to prevent a repeat. Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge cash registers…
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Nick Harper: Political Analyst on Mark Carney winning the Canadian Election
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3:21Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney will have a lot of issues to tackle after winning the country's election last night. The win means he'll continue to lead Canada – the job he took over from Justin Trudeau six weeks ago. It's an upset loss for the Conservative Party, which was leading the polls up until Carney took over. Political Analyst N…
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Mike’s Minute: Tory gave herself a 9/10, are you kidding me?
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2:18In her seemingly never-ending ability to surprise, Tory Whanau fronts on the local Newstalk ZB morning show in her beleaguered capital yesterday and scores herself a 9/10. If she had come from comedy I could have seen the joke she was making. But she doesn’t come from comedy, which is not to say her reign hasn’t been comedic. She is the Meghan Mark…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 30th of April, Mark Carney is the new Canadian Prime Minister, and the Government is reversing Labour's 2020 decision allowing prisoners to vote. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce is on to discuss how Nicola could deliver a Budget with everything we need, while cutting over a billion …
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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen talk crime, the 2025 Budget
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9:51There will be further cuts to Government agency spending, to be diverted into priority areas. Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed a $1.3 billion operating allowance – plummeting from the $2.4 billion estimate. Willis says they've reviewed funding line-by-line. National’s Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking they have to cut spending as the reality …
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Loren Aberhart: ChristchurchNZ General Manager of Destination and Attraction on the success of the Electric Avenue festival
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2:20The Garden City's reaping the benefits of this year's Electric Avenue festival. The event produced $10.5 million in visitor spend after 75 thousand people attended in February. It's believed to be the largest since the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Loren Aberhart, ChristchurchNZ General Manager of Destination and Attraction, told Mike Hosking they’re lo…
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Robert Fife: Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief on the Liberal Party winning the Canada Election
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4:17A question mark over how Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will perform. The Liberal Party won the country's election yesterday, beating the Conservative party, and locking down a fourth term. The win means Carney will keep hold of the top job he took over from Justin Trudeau six weeks ago. Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife told Mi…
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Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the cutbacks to public spending, the drastic cut to the operating allowance
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5:09A former Finance Minister says cutbacks to public spending need to be seen in context. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed a drastic cut to the operating allowance in next month's Budget, from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion. There will be no new funding for most Government departments, with the focus being on priority areas and paying off de…
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Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the increase in reports of concern coming into Oranga Tamariki
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3:48The Children's Minister says good progress is being made on reports coming into Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for Children estimates it's seen a 45% increase in reports of concern in the year to April. Karen Chhour says the number of children in unsafe households is alarming but it's positive seeing more people reporting them. She told Mike Hosking…
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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the ban on prisoner voting
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1:43The Justice Minister says reinstating a total ban on prisoner voting is not likely to change the outcome of elections. The proposal would reverse changes introduced in 2020 allowing prisoners serving sentences of less than three years to vote. People detained on remand or serving sentences of home detention will still be able to vote. Paul Goldsmit…
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Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the new solar farm in Canterbury
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4:34More than 90-thousand solar panels are now generating power for near 13-thousand homes in Canterbury. New Zealand's largest solar farm has opened at Lauriston on the Canterbury Plains. The 93 hectare plant is a joint venture between Genesis Energy and FRV Australia. Genesis Energy Chief Executive Malcolm Johns told Mike Hosking New Zealand will sti…
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Jane Searle: Child Matters CEO talks growing number of reports of concern to Oranga Tamariki
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2:44A children's support charity says a mix of heightened awareness and more abuse could be the reason for more reports to Oranga Tamariki. The Ministry for Children estimates its seen a 45 percent increase in reports of concern in the year to April. It comes as Newstalk ZB reveals more than a-thousand children are overdue to be assigned a social worke…
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