Best Counter Attack Games Podcasts (2025)

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Canada’s hosting FIFA World Cup games. Is the cost worth it? 47:12

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12h ago47:12

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As the projected costs for Vancouver to host a handful of FIFA World Cup games next year jump again -- our guest says it's time for the city to bow out -- and use that money to help people across the province who are struggling to make ends meet. A Francophone busker is shocked by a new rule requiring musicians to sing in French only in certain are…

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FULL SHOW: Ben takes the station off air! 25:42

15h ago25:42

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On today’s show: Ben gets called out at the Dracula's cabaret show in Auckland Megan thought someone was in the house! But nope—it was just her daughter running around the house after turning off the baby monitor When Ben’s wife was pregnant, he was banging on a hotel door for her… Turns out, it was the right room - but the wrong hotel What would i…

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Jeff Bezos' $500m foam party: We’re Live from New York with the Latest 9:07

15h ago9:07

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This week we dive into the lavish, sweltering and wicked. First up: Jeff Bezos makes headlines with his $500 million yacht party ahead of his wedding in Venice. Meanwhile, Florida is turning up the heat - literally. A brutal heatwave has temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 103 103°F. Wicked fans rejoice! Cynthia Erivo is dropping new details …

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Canada goes all-in on military spending. Will it backfire? 43:33

1d ago43:33

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At the NATO summit, the Prime Minister promises to spend a lot more on defence; Cesar Jaramillo, the chair of a Canadian disarmament group says that if the aim is to make the world safer, the move is way off target. Chandra Pasma, a provincial parliamentarian, tells us about her efforts to get the Ontario government to do more to address extreme he…

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FULL SHOW: Jono's been spotted on the news 34:57

1d ago34:57

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On today’s show: Ben brings in his favorite game, Yahtzee, and we ask: what’s the oldest game or activity you still play? Ben catches his daughter on his new security camera face planting Is Ben's daughter more famous than him? Megan had a quick nap in her car before work — and her own snoring woke her up! We chat about the earliest and latest time…

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English for UK visitors - Wales 19:06

2d ago19:06

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This week, Jack shares some interesting facts about Wales. This will help you learn about the country and perhaps will inspire you to support the Dragons in Euro 2025.By Jack Radford

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Brutal heat wave sends 5-year-old boy to the ER 45:23

2d ago45:23

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An Ottawa mom had to take her son to the ER when he came home from class with heat exhaustion; she says school administrators need to do a better job of keeping students safe. Before the shaky ceasefire with Iran, Israel attacked a prison in Tehran that houses political prisoners -- and today, friends and family are still waiting on news about thei…

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FULL SHOW: Ben gives Megan the ick 33:53

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On today’s show: Megan got a targeted ad promoting mahjong for seniors with bad eyesight Megan discovers a new ick after filming a video with Ben in his inflatable costumes... What's your superpower? Matilda from the Drive show can quickly work out how many letters are in a word Gen Z producer Grace is wound up... about millennials and their coffee…

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Did U.S. bombs really obliterate Iran’s nuclear program? 46:29

4d ago46:29

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A non-proliferation expert says that no matter what Donald Trump says, there's no way to know if U.S. bombs destroyed Iran's nuclear program. But they did make it more likely that Iran will pursue the bomb in secret. An advocate for Arab residents of Israel tells us too many of their communities have too few of the reliable protections that are com…

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FULL SHOW: Ben accidentally ran over his daughter's packages... 37:07

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On today’s show: Megan's son asks the age old question... where do babies come from? We revisit big travel insurance claims. Listener Sharon received $1 million after her husband fell ill overseas! We ask: What white lies did your parents tell you? Dear Megan: Help I have to pick between a funeral or a wedding? Megan bought a belt for the first tim…

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FULL SHOW: Ben’s got a new addition to his face… his family is not impressed 33:35

5d ago33:35

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Megan the Rogue is on the run, leaving a trail of cryptic clues behind. Can you solve the mystery before the show wraps? Ben has jumped on the moustache trend... Megan has a few things to say about this Megan's risky move - leaving her car unlocked while she was away Ben's proud dad moment after picking out Sienna's outfit Megan's going grey and Be…

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Julian Dennison on staring in the new How To Train Your Dragon movie! 5:50

5d ago5:50

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We catch up with Kiwi actor Julian Dennison for a fun and revealing conversation about his surprising new nickname, why he thinks his brother might one day become Prime Minister, and what it was like working with the legendary puppeteers behind the pre-CGI dragons. He also shares how he got into DJing while filming his latest movie, and answers the…

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Weekend Listen: The journalist who died trying to save the Amazon 28:27

5d ago28:27

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British journalist Dom Phillips’s mission was to expose the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. In this episode, Nil's feature conversation with two of the people responsible for finishing a groundbreaking, posthumous book by Phillips, who was killed three years ago in Brazil. Phillips got his start as a music writer -- whose main claim to fame w…

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Protester plans to crash Jeff Bezos’s lavish Venice wedding 47:16

7d ago47:16

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A resident tells us she's determined to disrupt billionaire Jeff Bezos's lavish Venice wedding -- even if it involves jumping into a canal to block the floating wedding party. A hiker at the scene of a deadly rock slide in Banff National Park describes how she and fellow hikers sprang into action to help survivors, after a part of the mountain gave…

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His partner is stuck in Iran – and he can’t reach her 57:04

8d ago57:04

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A Canadian man whose partner was visiting family in Iran when the bombs began to fall tells us about his struggle to reach her -- and about why she won't leave until she knows her loved ones will be safe. The sky's the limit...for foreign-owned airlines. But Canada's competition bureau wants more of them to be allowed to take flight -- to bring dow…

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Learning Through Matariki 7:59

8d ago7:59

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In this Matariki special, we chat with Stacey Morrison about what Matariki’s all about – the meaning behind the stars, why it matters, and how we can honour it. Mānawatia a Matariki See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Hits

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Can Congress stop Trump from going to war with Iran? 59:14

9d ago59:14

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A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers pushes to prevent Donald Trump from unilaterally going to war with Iran. But a congresswoman admits there's no guarantee he'll heed their resolution, even if it passes. A university professor in Tehran says the attacks on his country were unprovoked -- and that if the U.S. joins in, it should expect severe retal…

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FULL SHOW: The Rogue LIVE from a secret location... 50:17

9d ago50:17

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On today’s show: Megan the Rogue is on the run, leaving a trail of cryptic clues behind. Can you solve the mystery before the show wraps? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Hits

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Carney backs Zelenskyy, puts ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia 59:56

10d ago59:56

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Amid deadly Russia attacks in Kyiv, and the absence of a disappearing Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces billions in new support for Ukraine at the G7 summit. The federal government says its recently tabled "Strong Borders Act" is meant to keep Canadians safe. But a lawyer says it's a thinly veiled excuse to give police access to pe…

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A private investigator tells us how to spot a liar 8:03

10d ago8:03

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Jono, Ben & Megan have been trying to trick each other all week, so Julia Hartley Moore (private investigator, author and producer) joined us with FASCINATING tips on how to spot a liar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Hits

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FULL SHOW: Which member of the show has been lying to us all week? 20:53

10d ago20:53

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On today’s show: Our rogue has been revealed - which member of the show has been lying to us all week, and how they can win you money. It turns out Megan has a serious feline allergy - but that didn't stop one of the boys waving a cat at her. Ben's daughter Sienna called him with an URGENT issue - turns out urgent is a little different when you're …

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Trump’s in town for G7. Is a new trade deal imminent? 1:03:47

11d ago1:03:47

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's team says he made great progress on tariffs during his meeting with Donald Trump at today's G7. But our guest warns that the president could still blow everything up – because he has before. A Minnesota state politician remembers his longtime friend and colleague, Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated along with her hus…

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FULL SHOW: This call was so graphic we couldn't put it on air! 45:30

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On today’s show: The strangest things you've seen people do in public – including Jono cutting his toenails by a public pool! We each call on our alibis to uncover who the real rogue is... One caller reckons he’s cracked it – he knows who the rogue is! Dear Megan... My wife lied about vaping – what should I do? Plus, we catch up with the hilarious …

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FULL SHOW: The most intense practical joke we've ever heard 17:51

12d ago17:51

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We talk about your “parent tax”. When do you use the parent card to tax something off your kids? We took a young fan to visit the Warriors but we’re not sure if the kid, Ben or Megan was the most excited. Jono’s friend has him saved under an offensive name in his phone. One of us is lying as we prepare to reveal our ‘Rogue’, and we ask for stories …

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The view from Tel Aviv and Tehran on the brink of war 1:03:00

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This morning, Iranians were awoken by massive explosions from Israeli airstrikes -- and this evening, Israelis huddled in shelters as missiles hurtled their way. We'll hear from people in Tel-Aviv and Tehran. As Washington prepares for a massive military parade tomorrow, we hear from a U.S. Army veteran who says he and his fellow vets are not impre…

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English for travelling fans - Travelling on the Tube 22:55

15d ago22:55

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In this episode, Jack focuses on language for travelling fans. Jack talks about the London Underground and there's a roleplay which features vocabulary related to travelling around London. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website by visiting Premier League Bri…

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Reporter describes ‘apocalyptic’ scene at Air India crash 1:01:13

15d ago1:01:13

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More than 260 people are dead after an Air India flight bound for London crashes into a residential neighborhood. Karishma Mehrotra of the Washington Post is in Delhi. She tells us what she’s learned about how the disaster happened. A potentially game-changing vaccine against Lyme disease is currently in clinical trials. A scientist in Nova Scotia …

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FULL SHOW: Live from the farm.. Waiting for a cow to poo... 39:44

15d ago39:44

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We get stumped by the NZ Herald quiz while out on the road. Rowena Duncan joins us to chat field days Sonny Bill Williams Joins the show ahead of his boxing match against Paul Gallen What have you left in a uber - Megan gives us her list. The biggest mess an animal has left around the house or in your home - We take calls on this. Instagram: @THEHI…

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Accelerationism: From Online Subcultures to Real-World Violence 37:33

16d ago37:33

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Accelerationism is no longer a fringe theory - it’s become a dangerous ideological driver behind a growing number of real-world terrorist attacks. Rooted in the belief that societal collapse should be sped up to bring new world order, this radical worldview has been adopted by extremists across the spectrum - from the far-right to violent anarchist…

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Democrat on troops in LA: 'This isn't about immigration' 1:01:11

16d ago1:01:11

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His district in Los Angeles has been targeted by ICE raids, and Democratic California Assembly member Isaac G. Bryan says Donald Trump's deployment of U.S. troops has made the city a testing ground for democracy itself. Philomena Lee’s name has become synonymous with the scores of unmarried mothers whose children were sold to American families by I…

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FULL SHOW: Ben gets busted at the club... with hand sanitiser 41:06

16d ago41:06

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On today’s show: Megan has an awkward encounter at the airport We chat to Jemma from Ambury Farm about what attire we'll need for Cash Cow tomorrow Megan get's changed on the toilet... is she the only one? We ask: what do you reuse that maybe you shouldn’t? Can cows dance? We talk to a cow expert to find out! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: …

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Hockey Canada trial: Should restorative justice be an option? 55:26

17d ago55:26

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As the high profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team wraps up, an advocate calls on Ontario to drop its ban on restorative justice, to give complainants a better option than court. The auditor general exposes the ballooning cost of the F-35 program, but Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada need…

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FULL SHOW: Why was making chucking coconuts with kids?! 41:38

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On today’s show: Is Ben going to retire the iconic Bart Simpson bag? Why Megan got hardcore judged by other mothers... Real life manifesting stories that worked! Ben's daughter brings up his past trauma... The best hack to get rid of a migraine Why Megan has a d*ck cup! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Mega…

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Carney vows to spend big on national defence 59:52

18d ago59:52

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The Prime Minister announces a huge boost to military spending, to the relief of a former Canadian Army commander who says that, in an unstable world, that investment is long overdue. An Australian woman is accused of killing her inlaws by serving them Beef Wellington with poisonous mushrooms, and her trial has become a national obsession. While ou…

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FULL SHOW: We Reveal Our Most Memorable And Secret On-Air Mistakes! 47:16

18d ago47:16

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On today’s show: Swearing, going off air, drinking during shows... we reveal our secret radio fumbles! How Megan ended up flashing a ferry full of people! Ben got asked to speak at his old school but not for something inspirational... Dear Megan: My husband’s angry with me for being besties with his ex-wife! Megan gives advice. Megan is back, but w…

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FULL SHOW: Ben mistakenly thinks someone’s a bouncer and leaving my keys in Australia! 35:12

19d ago35:12

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On today’s show: Ben mistakenly thinks someone’s a bouncer – and now he’ll never hear the end of it... I lost my keys at the top of Mt Hutt – we chat about the worst places you’ve ever lost yours! We seek some life wisdom from our wiser, elder friends. Why isn’t Megan here?! We go on a mission to track her down! Jono spills the tea to a random stra…

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Ange Postecoglu Sacked | Gabriel Signs New Arsenal Contract 9:19

20d ago9:19

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Steel worker jobs are in danger. Can they be saved? 1:03:16

21d ago1:03:16

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Canada's industry minister Mélanie Joly tells us she'll do everything in her power to protect steel and aluminum jobs, in the face of punishing U.S. tariffs. A volunteer firefighter from Saskatchewan tells us about battling a blaze that would eventually engulf his community, and his home. After years of diplomatic tension, Canada appears to be mend…

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Spain and France Put On A Show | Man City Transfer Business | £250k pw For Mbeumo 15:21

21d ago15:21

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Evacuee watched her home burn down in Prairie wildfire 54:15

22d ago54:15

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A Saskatchewan woman describes the devastation of watching her family home go up in flames on a neighbour's doorbell camera -- and the moment her little brother reminded her what really matters. For the first time, Mexico has chosen its judges through public elections. But our guest says the most telling thing about the results is how few people ac…

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FULL SHOW: Megan's MIA + Matty Maclean frantically joins us! 39:30

22d ago39:30

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On today’s show: Matty Mclean joins us for the podcast intro! PJ forgot something after a night out, but will Matty deliver them? "Her hot mess has become my hot mess" Megan’s missing after a big night — so we track her down to find out what really happened. Who looks the youngest? We let the retirement village be the judge. Why was Jono spotted at…

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Could Diddy Be Pardoned? We’re Live from New York with the Latest 7:59

22d ago7:59

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This week, we get into the latest headlines around Taylor Swift — from some surprising personal rumours doing the rounds to what Scooter Braun’s been saying now. We also break down how Taylor’s taken full control of her music and what that means for the rest of the industry. Then there’s the Diddy case — new updates, big questions, and will there b…

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Should Canada hit the U.S. with counter tariffs? 56:58

23d ago56:58

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A union president heeds the call of Ontario's premier to hit back against US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel. Montrealers were upset when a beloved music venue shut down last because of a noise complaint. So the city passed a new bylaw, but one owner says it won't protect venues like his from a similar fa…

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FULL SHOW: Jono's officially going to the retirement village 45:41

23d ago45:41

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On today’s show: Jono has forgotten his age... Time to take him to a retirement village. Will the Prime Minister come to our awards tonight? Someone's mispronouncing the word chic! Sounds that the kids would not know We reflect on our Hits conference and why someone can never present again! What's winding up Gen Z - Megan gets confronted about and …

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Pioneer says AI tools lie and blackmail us to stay alive 1:06:40

24d ago1:06:40

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One of the Canadian godfathers of AI launches a non-profit, with some 40-million dollars in funding, to protect people from the technology he pioneered. A Manitoba chief is urging anyone who hasn't left his community yet to flee the out-of-control blaze that's approaching -- before it's too late. On the eve of a potential doubling of tariffs, an On…

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FULL SHOW: The host of the NZ Chase! 45:29

24d ago45:29

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FULL SHOW: On today’s show: We get surprised by the new host of The Chase NZ, Paul Henry! The craziest animal you had as a pet! Jono finally got to peel a fridge... Why is Megan using her boobs as a camera? Dear Megan my dad left all his money to my youngest sibling... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan…

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Why Canada needs to move now on breaking trade barriers 1:03:10

25d ago1:03:10

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The prime minister and the premiers meet to try to reshape the Canadian economy, and our guest says there's no time to waste. Nine of her ten children, and her husband, are dead after an Israeli airstrike. Now, a Gaza doctor's last surviving child is in hospital with serious injuries; I'll talk to the surgeon who's treating him. Researchers find th…

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FULL SHOW: Why Ben was that guy watching the game from outside the bar... 39:34

25d ago39:34

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On today’s show: Why Ben had to sit outside to watch the Warriors Jono’s now a godparent... and has no clue what that actually means Megan said the cheugiest thing in front of a young retail employee! What's the best parenting advice you've ever received? Ben is live from the supermarket to see our Dilmah tea... but how awkward can we make him feel…

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Florian Wirtz | Unity Cup Final | Champions League Final 16:09

26d ago16:09

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Nurses scramble to save patients from Manitoba wildfires 58:35

28d ago58:35

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As the prairie fires force Manitobans from their home, the head of the province's nurses union tells us how her members are caring for others, when their own homes and loved ones are at risk. A Swiss village manages to evacuate, but not to save their historic community, as a massive glacier collapses and buries their homes under millions of tons of…