Best David Reidy Podcasts (2025)

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Mike's Minute: Will the Covid inquiry submitters get the answers we want? 2:02

11m ago2:02

2:02

I 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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Mark the Week: The All Blacks deal is a nice fit 2:18

1d ago2:18

2:18

At 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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Mike's Minute: Three good ideas from the Govt this week 2:09

1d ago2:09

2:09

Three 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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Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2025 1:30:05

1d ago1:30:05

1:30:05

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 12:25

1d ago12:25

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Kate 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 7:27

1d ago7:27

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One 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 2:36

1d ago2:36

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An 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 3:30

1d ago3:30

3:30

Declining 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 3:06

1d ago3:06

3:06

David 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 3:51

1d ago3:51

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The 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 2:55

1d ago2:55

2:55

The 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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Liam Sceats: Kiwi Driver in Indy NZT on trying to make it as a motorsport driver 12:01

2d ago12:01

12:01

Elite 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 1:49

2d ago1:49

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Regulars 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 6:02

2d ago6:02

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House 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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Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2025 1:30:24

2d ago1:30:24

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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 3:09

2d ago3:09

3:09

Another 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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Simon Brown: Banqer CEO on the curriculum refresh focusing on financial literacy 3:31

2d ago3:31

3:31

Another 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 1:43

2d ago1:43

1:43

The 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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Peter Reidy: KiwiRail CEO on the company reducing its Interislander fleet to two 4:21

2d ago4:21

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KiwiRail 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 2:53

2d ago2:53

2:53

Over 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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Mike’s Minute: Tory gave herself a 9/10, are you kidding me? 2:18

3d ago2:18

2:18

In 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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Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2025 1:30:26

3d ago1:30:26

1:30:26

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 9:51

3d ago9:51

9:51

There 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 2:20

3d ago2:20

2:20

The 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 4:17

3d ago4:17

4:17

A 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 5:09

3d ago5:09

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A 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 3:48

3d ago3:48

3:48

The 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 1:43

3d ago1:43

1:43

The 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 4:34

3d ago4:34

4:34

More 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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Mike's Minute: Is being Trump-like still good for politics? 2:12

4d ago2:12

2:12

For a while there being a tough guy was good for your credibility. Look at Victor Orban, Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele. They all revelled, and succeeded, at the polls with their macho, Trump-esque persona. The world was moving away from "Me Too" and progressivism. There has been a very distinct move to conservatism, especially in parts of Europe. B…

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Richard Quest: Quest Means Business host on the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency, global impacts of the tariffs 9:48

4d ago9:48

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It’s been 100 days since Donald Trump was sworn in as US President. His campaign was filled with promises of dramatic change, and he’s certainly followed through, with a record-breaking number of orders filed in the first three months. The most dramatic of which is his sweeping global tariffs. Quest Means Business host Richard Quest told Mike Hoski…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2025 1:30:00

4d ago1:30:00

1:30:00

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29th of April, Tory Whanau has decided to drop her bid for re-election – this must be the news Wellington wanted. Shane Jones is rejecting the co-governance plan for the Waitakere Ranges, and we look at the latest fruit market to go gangbusters – persimmons! Quest Means Business host on CN…

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Ian Turk: Persimmon Industry Council Manager on the rising demand for the fruit 4:20

4d ago4:20

4:20

There is a growing appetite for New Zealand’s rarest and most unusual fruit. Persimmons have had a 20% rise in exports in the last year, and demand has never been higher. Persimmon Industry Council Manager Ian Turk told Mike Hosking it's thanks to recent sunny weather in Gisborne, where the vast majority of the fruit is grown. He says after a rough…

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Adina Thorn: Litigation Lawyer on the increase in Kāinga Ora tenancies being terminated 3:02

4d ago3:02

3:02

The number of Kāinga Ora tenancy terminations is being described as a far cry from what's needed. Newstalk ZB can reveal the agency terminated 299 tenancies in the year to March – more than double the 134 in the year before. Much of the increase is from Kāinga Ora taking a stronger line on disruptive tenants and rent arrears. Litigation lawyer Adin…

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Shane Jones: NZ First Deputy Leader on potential management of the Waitakere Ranges 3:18

4d ago3:18

3:18

The Deputy Leader of New Zealand First says his party will step in to stop management of the Waitakere Ranges morphing into co-governance. Auckland Council's proposing a board made up of Iwi, the Department of Conservation, and the council. Act Leader David Seymour has also criticised the plan as moving towards co-governance. Shane Jones told Mike …

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Dame Kerry Prendergast: Former Wellington Mayor on Tory Whanau bowing out of the mayoral race 2:39

4d ago2:39

2:39

Tory Whanau's shock U-turn not to run for the Wellington mayoralty again marks three consecutive one-term mayors for the capital. Whanau has this morning revealed she's dropping out of the race, saying she wants to give Andrew Little a clearer run to victory. It means Whanau, along with the two previous mayors Andy Foster and Justin Lester, only se…

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Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders CEO on the changes to certifications and inspectors for builders 2:56

4d ago2:56

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There's a belief changes to certifications and inspections for builders is a step in the right direction. Legislation introduced by the end of this year will see approved building firms, drain layers, and plumbers allowed to sign off their own work on smaller residential dwellings. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Hoskin…

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Geof Nightingale: Tax Expert on the tax rules for charities remaining unchanged in this year's budget 3:52

4d ago3:52

3:52

Charities have been spared from tax changes in this year's Budget. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been proposing revisions to tax rules that could see charities taxed on their business activities. But she says there are still complex issues that need to be worked through before any rules are updated. Tax expert Geof Nightingale told Mike Hoskin…

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Mike's Minute: ACC and their race-based policy 1:54

5d ago1:54

1:54

It is being reported as a scrap, which I'm not sure is accurate. But if it is, it is a shame and probably a lesson for the combatants, who are both supposed to be on the same side. But under MMP, is anyone on the same side? Act are concerned about ACC and their current desire to solve safety issues in the manufacturing sector. But by putting a race…

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Stephen England-Hall: ChargeNet Board Member on the Government's new approach to EV infrastructure 4:32

5d ago4:32

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The Government's changing New Zealand's approach to EV infrastructure. Grants will now turn into interest-free loans -$69-million worth for the private sector to build chargers throughout the country. The target is 10 thousand in the next five years. ChargeNet Board Member Stephen England-Hall talks to Mike Hosking about the scheme. LISTEN ABOVE. S…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2025 1:30:27

5d ago1:30:27

1:30:27

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 28th of April, how did Hawkes Bay's gang conflict warrant pan out? The Prime Minister speaks to us out of Dubai as he wings his way home about Gallipoli, the Pope's funeral and his time with Keir Starmer. Andrew Saville and Jason Pine talk the Warriors in the top 4 and Auckland FC winni…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on FamilyBoost failure, the Pope's funeral and Anzac Day 10:26

5d ago10:26

10:26

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says incomplete or wrong information from the IRD is to blame for shortfalls in the Government's FamilyBoost scheme. The tax rebate of up to $75 per week was initially touted as a $249-million-a-year handout to help with covering childcare costs. Only 1.2% of eligible families received a full subsidy. Christopher Lu…

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Edward Pentin: Vatican Correspondent on what to expect in the upcoming conclave and the politics behind closed doors at the Pope's funeral 3:07

5d ago3:07

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Following Pope Francis' death last week, the process begins in electing a new head of the Catholic Church. The conclave will begin early next month. Vatican Correspondent Edward Pentin talks to Mike Hosking about what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the Premier's plate in a debut season 2:43

5d ago2:43

2:43

Auckland FC went into yesterday's game against Perth Glory knowing they had won the Premier's plate. The win comes for finishing top of the round. The team went on to beat Perth Glory 1-0. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker talks to Mike Hosking about the achievement. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the gang conflict warrants in Hawkes Bay 4:18

5d ago4:18

4:18

The Hawkes Bay has seen three shootings in 48 hours as gang conflicts heat up. A gang conflict warrant has been invoked 26 times since Thursday, leading to eight arrests. Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Mike Hosking about the conflict. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and what the polls are saying after Donald Trump's first 100 days in office 6:22

5d ago6:22

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US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Pope's funeral to discuss next steps in Russia-Ukraine peace effort. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that this week Trump will decide whether to continue the process. It comes as Trump said in a post to truth social last week, "Vladimir, STOP!" after Russia carried out the …

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Greg Smith of Devon Funds Management on the latest tariff developments, trade war's impact on the US economy and the good news for US tech stocks 6:23

5d ago6:23

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The stance may be softening in the trade war between China and the United States. Last week US President Trump said the initial 145 percent tariffs wouldn't actually be that high. China appears to now be mulling their imposed tariffs. Greg Smiths of Devon Funs Management talks to Mike Hosking about the developments, the trade war's impact on the US…

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Episode 46 - Get Out 17:10

6d ago17:10

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G’day everyone, and welcome to Episode 46 of Piano, Finally! This week, I’ve been thinking about all the unexpected doors learning the piano opens — doors that aren’t always about the piano itself. On ANZAC Day, I joined the Hawkesbury District Concert Band as a bus driver for the Sydney march. It was a real privilege to be part of an important com…

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Mark the Week: The drop in teacher numbers is hardly a surprise 2:29

9d ago2:29

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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Meteorological paranoia: 2/10 Between the MetService and the media, you would have thought Noah and his large ship were going to be needed, and yet... Teachers: 6/10 God bless them, but it’s hardly a surprise when you see a drop i…

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Mike's Minute: Fascinating polling results out of Australia and Canada 2:10

9d ago2:10

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Polls are funny things at the best of times, and despite plenty of evidence that they can be as wrong as they can be right, we still seem fascinated, if not obsessed, by them. There are two races at the moment being heavily polled: Australia and Canada. Canada votes this Monday, Australia in a couple of weeks. Canada is more interesting, if for no …

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