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The World This Hour for 2025/05/21 at 05:00 EDT

Canada has long celebrated its diversity and multiculturalism. But despite this being a well-admired aspect of Canadian society, racism still exists today. In response, organizations have been established across the country to support diaspora communities, and young people from those communities are also getting involved. Youth leader Ellie Leung a…

In "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age," author Wendy H. Wong makes the case that the collection and tracking of our data by Big Tech comes at a cost to our humanity. She's a professor of political science and principal's research chair at the University of British Columbia and her book won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. She…

First up, in our Overachievers segment, we meet Mitch Hutchcraft, an ex-royal marine who’s officially done too much. He swam the English Channel, biked 12,000km to India, ran to Kathmandu, and trekked to Everest Base Camp—dodging dogs, dodging bullets, and surviving car crashes. Meanwhile, we get puffed walking to the servo. Then it’s all about bab…

Gavin Wanganeen joined Jimmy Bartel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 3AW

Farmers in the Hunter region and mid north coast of NSW have been isolated by the flood waters with some are saying they have never seen anything like it in generations of farmingBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Dan Irvin is a high-energy, fun-loving leader, consultant, motivator, author, and public speaker whose valuable insights and relatable stories of success and passion consistently set up entrepreneurs and employees across the nation for personal and professional growth. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Busy does not equal successful. Focus on being intentional,…

More than 65,000 Airbnb listings in Spain are set to be shut down amid a row over runaway house prices in the country. The Government has come under increasing pressure to tame a surge in house prices and rents, which have doubled in less than a decade in some tourism hotspots. Airbnb listings have been partly blamed for swallowing up the housing s…

21.05.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff is joined by media personality Alan Ford for a lively conversation on timeless icons and the role of art in a chaotic world. From Diana Ross dazzling at the Met Gala to a candid chat about how some celebrities are gracefully ageing — and others, not so much — the duo also reflect on why art, beauty, and creativity matte…

Budget 2025 is set to be revealed to the nation tomorrow - and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised it will be a “No BS Budget” with “some surprises”. Willis will take a step towards unwinding the expansion of Government that accompanied (and followed) the pandemic - while growing the economy. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibsh…

Tonight on The Huddle, Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Should Tonkin + Taylor sack the staffer who was caught heckling Winston Peters? Waitakere Hospital ED raised some eyebrows when they started handing out vouchers for…

21.05.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by producer and media maverick Alan Ford. They unpack The Great Trek — the rising online trend inspired by the story of 49 refugees who recently left South Africa. The conversation digs into the social and political undercurrents behind the movement, while also exploring the romanticism often attached to South…

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Mark Carney won the Canadian election on a promise to deal with Donald Trump – to quash his tariffs and threats about the 51st state. But with big domestic issues rearing their heads, from a looming Canada Post strike to threats of an Alberta succession referendum and growing demands from premiers – should Trump still top the PM’s to-do list? Cathe…

Former Mayo & Bohs star, AFLW player, and now A-League champion, Sarah Rowe, joins Ger & Vinny the show following her latest sporting venture. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The …

Tim and Guy discuss smoking, share their engagement stories (including Tim becoming amazingly ill on a Michelin Star 10-course seafood dinner in Kyoto, Japan) and Guy following up offering his ring to Chelsie followed by some Netflix. It's also probably about the hour to call time on the Bryan Johnson - the man attempting to defy God (and honorary …

Mastercard has recently released a survey showing a significant amount of Kiwis want credit card surcharges banned. The data shows 61 percent of respondents would support a ban and 75 percent don't believe surcharges are fair - and 44 percent feel retailers should absorb the costs. Consumer NZ's Acting Head of Research and Advocacy, Jessica Walker,…

A record number of businesses have sought advice about redundancies in the first three months of the year, according to new Employers and Manufacturers Association data. EMA’s AdviceLine received 403 queries from businesses on the topic of restructuring and redundancies last quarter - almost double that in the same period two years ago (204). EMA’s…

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 21 May 2025, is international pressure on Israel having an effect? Sky News Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall tells Heather so far no aid has got through to starving people in Gaza. The Revenue Minister explains why the Government will no longer try to make big tech com…

Great countries have great institutions, but Australian universities are a mess. On this episode of Follow the Money, the Australia Institute’s Joshua Black and Jack Thrower join Glenn Connley to discuss the enormous cost of going to university, the absurdity of university vice-chancellors being paid more than the Treasurer, and why the practice of…

We're catching up with Aussie legend G Flip, live from LA! She spills on her love for Chemist Warehouse dockets, disco beats, and how the gays turned a Qantas Pride flight into Grindr in the sky. We chat about her epic new single Disco Cowgirl, the secret to singing and drumming at the same time, and her obsession with the Collingwood Magpies—even …

Free speech advocates says Tonkin + Taylor doesn't need to apologise for an employee allegedly heckling the Deputy Prime Minister. A man appearing to be wearing a company lanyard yelled and swore at Winston Peters after an announcement on rail funding at Wellington's train station. The engineering firm has since apologised and says it'll investigat…

For many Canadians, the May long weekend means the official kick-off of the summer travel season. And if you're out on a road trip, there's a good chance you may end up sailing down the Trans-Canada Highway. Mark Richardson wants us all to know the often overlooked stories that paved this roughly seven-and-a-half thousand kilometre road system. The…

A strong primary sector performance has produced a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus - for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it sat on $1.4 billion dollars in April, compared with a $12 million dollar deficit for the same time last year. Export NZ Executive Director, Joshua Tan, says it's a team effort across the food and fibre…

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Martin Dowden is joined by comedian and Celtic fan Marc Jennings and Aberdeen-supporting comedian Chris Forbes as we begin our build-up to Saturday's Scottish Cup Final.By BBC Radio Scotland

Lester Kiewit reflects on South Africa’s first avocado exports to China and what this breakthrough means for local farmers and future trade, in conversation with Subtrop CEO Derek Donkin. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape …

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, the founder of Gift of the Givers about the desperate situation in Gaza where the United Nations says the lives of 14 000 babies are at risk if they cannot access aid following prolonged Israeli blockades. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programm…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in the USA to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. Out of all the headlines, Americans were most fascinated by a member of the South African delegation who arrived with a cooler box and a plastic bag – but what’s in it? Darren, Sky, and Carmen heard the most hilarious speculations! Have a listen on ecr.c…

There's a shifting international view of Israel as its war on Gaza shows little sign of relenting. After global pressure, including from the US, Israel has relented on a months-long blockade and let in limited aid - but none's been distributed so far. It's also continued firing on Gaza, where more than 53,000 people have died to date. Sky News' Ali…

Goo goo, gah gah, woof woof! Scientists have officially confirmed what all dog mums and dads suspected—your pup loves it when you baby talk them! A new study using doggy MRIs shows that our fur babies’ brains light up like a tennis ball in a tumble dryer when we speak to them in that classic high-pitched, goofy voice. Turns out, female voices get t…

Gaza reports more than 300 malnutrition deaths"In Gaza, Palestinian authorities say that nearly 330 people have died and over 300 miscarriages have occurred during Israel's 80-day blockade, which has completely shut down border crossings and halted the flow of humanitarian aid.According to the Gaza Media Office, the enforced starvation and lack of …

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The Revenue Minister says Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping the incoming Digital Services Tax Bill. A legacy of the last Government, it would've imposed a three percent tax on revenue from Kiwis - earned by the likes of Facebook and Google. The US President has called such legislation 'overseas extortion', and said he'd act against it. Simon W…

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool Director of Research Ryan Newman about AI-enabler Appen (ASX:APX). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

Winston Peters is doubling down on criticising a passer-by who heckled him yesterday after an announcement on rail funding. Environmental and engineering firm Tonkin + Taylor says it's looking into a report a man wearing a staff lanyard swore at the minister. The Minister said he doesn't care if he loses his job. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason …

Well, the race is on to replace Joe Duffy, and over the last few days, plenty of potential names have been thrown around. However, can you imagine Tommy Tiernan in the hot seat? Imagine no more! On this morning's Gift Grub, we got a little insight into how that might sound. Hit play now to hear the full episode.…

Mayhem has not just taken over Today FM! It has now reached Sinn Fein FM, and the government seem to be having a great oul laugh. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Joe Biden's earlier announcement that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer has revived questions about what health issues the former US president was facing while in office. President Donald Trump recently claimed he was 'surprised' the public wasn't notified a long time ago - and this doctor also earlier said Biden was cognitively fine. US c…

Good Morning Angels together with Martin Bester and Round Table's Warm Fees assisted the SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria with the R45,000 needed to install their much-needed security system, ensuring the safety of their staff, a…

The Nationals have broken up with the Liberals, ending the Coalition agreement for the first time since 1987. But Nationals leader David Littleproud says he hopes they can get back together — before the next election that is. So, will Liberal leader Sussan Ley have him back? Or does the split also offer opportunities for the Liberal party to rebuil…

Support for Israel waning due to violence and lack of aid reaching Gaza; a disputed election in Romania; Peppa Pig has a sister! Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morni…

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An admission from Super Rugby officials that the refereeing panel made a mistake disallowing a Moana Pasifika try to Millennium Sanerivi in their victory over the Blues last weekend. A try can only be overturned if there is an infringement in the final attacking passage of play - but they went back for a foot in touch earlier. Sportstalk host D'Arc…

Seven teenagers have been arrested following a viral video in which the teens are seen assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Johannesburg. Co-founder and Managing Partner of HJW Attorneys, Megan Harrington-Johnson, weighed in on the situation, giving more information on the lawful repercussions of the incident.…

There's a widespread global shortage of ADHD medication - and it's hitting Kiwis hard. A survey by ADHD New Zealand of people prescribed with ADHD medication found that over half were struggling to get what they needed - and one third of respondents were worried they would lose their jobs if they weren't properly medicated. ADHD New Zealand spokesp…

Lester Kiewit speaks to Bloomberg Senior Reporter Loni Prinsloo about a deal that could see Elon Musk’s Starlink program allowed to operate in South Africa without complying with any Black Economic Empowerment laws. This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a special visit to the U.S to soften relations. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewi…

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