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Peak Points

Alan Christopher

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"Peak Points" is the best place to get your fix of UFC news and the internet's most outrageous stories. Join us each episode as we break down the octagons latest match ups and dive into its most epic moments and fighters. Beyond the punches and kicks, we react to some of the internet's craziest tales, wild confessions, and jaw dropping moments guaranteed to keep you entertained every episode. A podcast made for the fans, by the fans of MMA and life stories.
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The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.
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Every week Grant Reeher, Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University, leads a conversation with a notable guest. Guests include people from central New York -- writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals whose work affects the public life of the community -- as well as nationally prominent figures visiting the region to talk about their work.
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Curious Realm

Host ~ Christopher Jordan

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The light of truth shines in darkness! Curious Realm sheds light on the hard conversations and fringe topics usually skipped over by mainstream media. We believe that within these conversations lies the opportunity to build unity, understanding and common empathy among people and by avoiding them we are effectively stunting our growth as a human society! Join us as we delve into the deepest realms of human curiosity and beyond. Visit our LISTEN LIVE page and join the conversation every Tuesd ...
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Comics Rot Your Brain!

Steven Bagatourian & Christopher Derrick

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COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few notable exceptions). In this weekly podcast, screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) & Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss favorite books, runs, and creators. The Bronze Age is — for us — the greatest era in comics history. This time period was defined by a weird rift in the fabric of spacetime that allowed an industry in flux to reimagine what was possible. We all remember the eye-popping results: THE DARK KNIG ...
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They Walk Among Us is an award-winning weekly UK true crime podcast covering a broad range of cases from the sinister to the surreal. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chase The Craft

Jesse Willson

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Hang out with Jesse as he talks shop (and shit) with other chasers most of which are professional distillers. Jesse also runs a YouTube channel called Still It. Still, it focuses entirely on home distilling where this podcast keeps it options open.
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Since 2007, HOME BY DARK has changed the way audiences experience original music while leading a coast to coast revival to prove A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. We are a songwriters in-the-round, in the name of love concert event. Created to move you, to make you feel something... and yes, even change your life.
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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Ca ...
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Huberman Lab

Scicomm Media

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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system ...
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Ticklish Business

Ticklish Biz Productions

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Film critic Kristen Lopez and author Emily Edwards honor and celebrate Old Hollywood, the films and stars that continue to shine brightly for audiences today. With special guests brought along for the ride, the duo hope to celebrate the movies they love, and bring a new generation into an appreciation for classic film.
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FashionTalks

FashionTalks

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Fashion Talks is a podcast that observes the world through the lens of fashion and produced in partnership with CAFA, the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Join host Donna Bishop as she interviews designers, stylists, industry insiders and even those outside fashion to reveal insights, observations, personal stories and historical moments on how fashion helps to shape the world we live in and how our world shapes fashion and the clothes we wear. Follow Fashion Talks @FashionTalksPodcast and ...
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Data Driven

Data Driven

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Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday. The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as "the sexiest job of the 21st century." A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high dem ...
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Veterans Chronicles

Radio America

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Hear firsthand stories from America’s military heroes on Veterans Chronicles. From D-Day, Iwo Jima, and Khe Sanh to Baghdad, Fallujah, and Afghanistan, this podcast features exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses to history’s greatest battles. Rare archival recordings and segments like “Heroes of the Air” and “World War II Chronicles” bring their courage to life. Subscribe for gripping tales of bravery and sacrifice. For more information, visit radioamerica.com/veterans-chronicles/
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This podcast highlights unique people that bring something positive to the world, have a passion for living, healing, and doing what they love to do. People with the most incredible and inspiring life stories, that have hit rock bottom, lost hope, and made their lives beautiful again even when they were told it was impossible. Because there is a passion inside of these people that made them keep trying and keep pushing for a better life, through all the hardships, and broken dreams, and they ...
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The Dr. Ward Bond Show

The Whitfield Media Group, Inc.

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The Dr. Ward Bond Show is an exciting and inspiring television program that takes listeners into the world of wellness, film, television and music. Well known celebrities share their stories with Dr. Bond. With an incredible guest list this program is one you don‘t want to miss. Subscribe today!
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The History of Literature

Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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Welcome to the Wake The #$*! Up Show. Hosted by Powerhouses Tony Schmaltz and Erin Birch, this show brings a male and female perspective to the topics discussed. This show is a conversational, interview style show where we get down to the nitty gritty with our guests. Every guest that we bring on will bring an energy that will keep you engaged for the entire episode. We don’t have any Debbie Downers or Gloomy Gus’s, no siree Bob, we bring the energy and flow that you have been looking for. W ...
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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
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Sports medicine is a constantly evolving field, with hundreds of new articles published each month on the topic. This ever-growing wealth of information can make it challenging to stay updated on the newest approaches and techniques, and to know which data should actually change your practice. Join orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Catherine Logan and Dr. Ashley Bassett, as they chat about the most recent developments in sports medicine and dissect through all the noise. On each episode of The Sports ...
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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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That's a Bad Sign

Emily & Liz

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Serial killers, cold cases, missing persons and conspiracy theories... there's no topic these two women won't cover. Hosts Emily and Liz discuss a new true crime case every week, diving into gruesome details, while managing to keep the mood light.
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The Italian Renaissance Podcast takes you on an exciting journey into fifteenth and sixteenth century Italy, stepping beyond the bounds of general overviews of historical themes of the Renaissance, and diving deeply into interpreting how we understand the period today. Each episode provides an analysis of cultural giants, stories of drama and violence, masterworks of literature, but most importantly, the art. These discussions are curated for not only the adept history lover, but also the ge ...
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Susan Allan had just returned from her lunch break when she heard Gary, the shop owner, calling her name from the street outside. She rushed out of the shop and saw a customer she had been chatting with earlier that day walking towards a car parked in an alley. Thinking that the man had stolen something, Susan quickly took out her phone and snapped…
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In this episode of the Curious Realm Podcast, Host Christopher Jordan ventures forth to the 2025 Turning the Tide 9/11 Justice Conference in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the International Center for 9/11 Justice, this one-of-a-kind conference brings together the best researchers in the world of 9/112 research with everything from presentations, to …
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If it's any help to those chained to Nicola Willis' office, there is a decent piece I read yesterday asking whether Israel was heading towards a South Africa moment. In an interview this week, Netanyahu seemed to accept some sort of isolation was a price his country was, and is, paying for as a result of the war. But none of that has been brought a…
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The 22-year-old charged with allegedly killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has made his first appearance in court. Tyler Robinson is facing seven charges including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University last week. US Correspondent Richard Arno…
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Things have been heating up in the political sphere, so Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the latest developments. They discussed the decision to close Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for a protest, before the wind changed the plans, free speech and the right to protest, and the latest in the situation with Te Pati Māori …
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 17th of September, data reveals the chance of going to prison is at an all-time high, but only 15% of criminals are going behind bars. The Black Caps’ new coach is in for a word ahead of the 20th anniversary of T20s and our series against Australia. Keen sports fans will know that the fi…
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New Zealand’s creative sector has much more impact on the economy than commonly believed. The sector is now the country’s fourth-largest export industry, worth $13 billion a year and supporting 100,000 jobs. It’s also more productive than agriculture, with each worker generating $346,000 a year compared to $317,000. Toi Mai Workforce Development Co…
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A chance for the Black Caps to build depth and experience in the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia at home. The 14-man squad's been depowered by injury. Regular skipper Mitchell Santner, Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne are sidelined, while Kane Williamson's unavailable. Coach Rob Walter told Mike…
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Food prices are continuing to rise, with a 5% increase in the year to August. Dairy continues to be the main driver, with the price of milk rising 16%, cheese 26%, and butter 32%. Meat, poultry, and fish followed behind, up 8.1% annually. Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking what they see is a pretty clear correlatio…
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The Government wants to see more careers in the aviation sector take off. It's launched the first ever aviation strategy which is designed to future proof the sector, and promote tourism and economic growth. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says he wants to make it quicker and easier for people to train while keeping standards high. He tol…
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New data shows hospitals were, on average, 587 nurses short every shift last year. A Nurses Organisation Infometrics report analysed Te Whatu Ora data from 1.69 million shifts from 2022 to 2024 in 59 public hospitals. Last year saw a slight improvement on 2023, when the shortage averaged 684 nurses per shift. Former Health New Zealand Chair Rob Cam…
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More than seven thousand people have been sent to prison following a conviction. Ministry of Justice data shows the proportion of convicted charges leading to prison sentences has reached an all-time high at 27%. People convicted of robbery, sexual offences, and homicides have the highest imprisonment rates. Criminal defence lawyer Steve Cullen tol…
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Research continues to confirm how important the gut is for overall health. From energy to immunity and even mood, it all seems to start with the gut. It’s no surprise then that the hunt for the next gut boosting hack has exploded in recent years. So, are probiotics really the answer? Or is the fix already sitting on our supermarket shelf? In this e…
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In this explosive episode of Tin Foil Hat, Sam Tripoli welcomes special guest Doenut for a deep dive into the eerie undercurrents behind the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The conversation weaves through occult numerology—particularly the repeated and unsettling appearance of the number 33—suggesting ritualistic elements tied to secretive power str…
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I see the plan. Labour is sweating the current Māori Party meltdown, so they have rolled out Willie Jackson, who claims Takuta Ferris is handing political extremists ammunition to paint the Māori Party as too weird to ever do business with Labour. There are several problems with the plan. Firstly, post the by-election Willie has no credibility. Wil…
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Alan Davies is a well-known funnyman. He’s best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for his permanent spot on QI, as well as his nearly 40 years of stand-up comedy. Davies has had a busy career, and in amongst it all he’s written two memoirs, Just Ignore Him, released in 2020, and White Male Stand-Up, released just this month. In both the memo…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 16th of September, the state of our economy took another hit with the 18th straight month of contractions in our services sector. Q2 GDP numbers on Thursday will be fascinating. Yet again we are looking at Eden Park and whether more concerts could be held there. Can we just get on and do s…
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The Gisborne forestry industry wants to manage expectations when it comes to cleaning up slash. One company is appealing the district council's order, which would force it to prevent all woody debris from leaving a forestry block. Samnic Forest Management says it would likely go bankrupt if the order were to go ahead. Forest Owners Association Chie…
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Wētā Workshop has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Saudi Arabian princess. The agreement is part of five new commercial partnerships signed by Kiwi and Saudi businesses, valued at $100 million. Creative organisation Rukun was founded by HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and will work with Wētā to help grow Saud…
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Our largest sector is continuing to do it tough. Latest data from BNZ and Business NZ shows our services sector —which makes up almost three quarters of the economy— has contracted for the 18th consecutive month. Our manufacturing sector is also back in contraction after a period of growth. Business NZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Mike Hoski…
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A new Government paper suggests gas demand could outpace supply before the turn of the decade. The briefing from Resources Minister Shane Jones delivers a strong warning for the coming years. It says, unless the country finds new gas or alternative power generation, there won't be enough gas from 2029. Jones told Mike Hosking there will be some ava…
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Claims the current Eden Park rules are comical. The Government's looking at settings including the number of concerts held at the Auckland stadium and their duration. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says there will be a four to six week investigation period. He told Mike Hosking he won't be making a pre-emptive decision on what needs to change. Bi…
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There's an expectation farmer confidence will stay high as long as commodity prices stay up. The latest Rabobank survey's found farmers' faith in the broader agricultural economy is at its second highest level in the last decade, up to 46%. 51% expect it to improve in the year ahead. DairyNZ Board Member Jacqueline Rowarth told Mike Hosking the sec…
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Today's great life is possibly more famous as a Shakespearean character - King Richard II who was deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke in 1399. He's been chosen by historian Helen Castor, author of The Eagle and the Hart, who shines a light on what really happened towards the end of his reign. Also helping is Professor Emma Smith who explains wh…
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My guest is Dr. Christof Koch, PhD, a pioneering researcher on the topic of consciousness, an investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and the chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. We discuss the neuroscience of consciousness—how it arises in our brain, how it shapes our identity and how we can modify and expand it. Dr. Koch…
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Our conversation picks back up with an article published just last month in AJSM titled “Player Tracking Metrics to Predict Risk of ACL Injuries During Change-of-Direction Scenarios in the NFL.” The authors analyzed 216 ACL injuries that occurred in the NFL from 2018–2022 to determine how player tracking data could help predict injury risk, particu…
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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …
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Send us a text We continue our journey through the Este court of Ferrara, moving from Borso’s decoration of the Palazzo Schifanoia to the ambitious reign of Ercole I. We explore his transformation of Ferrara with the Addizione Erculea and the dazzling Palazzo dei Diamanti, before turning to his son Alfonso and the overlooked brilliance of court pai…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of September, we've got a $70m package to secure major events here. Is it enough? And what does it get us? The Prime Minister is in to talk the Pacific Islands Forum, why a protest can block SH1 and when we are getting an Indian trade deal. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the di…
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Noeline Taurua isn't the first coach to be badly treated. But she might be the most successful and well regarded. Sport is a funny thing, especially nowadays where it seems to want to walk a line between being successful and being modern, or dare I suggest the word "woke"? Last week when reports of players feeling unsafe emerged I didn’t even know …
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The All Blacks lost 43-10 to the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night. It is the biggest defeat the All Blacks have suffered in a test match. Former All Blacks player Sir John Kirwan told Mike Hosking that the All Blacks need to have a look at their play and seriously review how the match unfolded ‘Normally we go away saying, OK, we can fix t…
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Cabinet discussions are continuing over whether New Zealand will recognise the State of Palestine. A number of countries have said they'll recognise Palestine next week at a UN meeting. Chris Luxon says recognition is a complex issue and that there's a range of views to consider, and the Government will make its own decision on whether recognition …
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Excitement over the Government's change in event funding, with its newly announced $70million tourism package. It includes $40million to secure large-scale international events from next year and a ten-million-dollar fund to support existing events. Eccles Entertainment Founder Brent Eccles [eck ils] says the main change is now concerts can access …
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New data from Corrections, reveals more than 3,000 gang members and associates make up the just over 10,000 sentenced and remand prisoners. It equates to about a third of the country's estimated gang population. Corrections Association President Floyd du Plessis says the chances of rehabilitation for these inmates is low. He says it needs to be pos…
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The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s death continues as politicians, commentators and celebrities weigh-in on the situation. The likes of Stephen King, Ted Cruz and President Trump have all commented on the situation – with King and Cruz butting heads on twitter. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the investigation into the killing i…
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Hasn’t working from home become funny? Seek have produced a thing called Money Matters, and they look at work-life balance. Actually, hasn’t that become a thing as well – work-life balance. I can't place it exactly, but it seems like a Covid thing. The world changed and so did we. Working hard is now so last year, or so last decade. We all long for…
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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. The cathedral: 7/10 If I wasn’t from Christchurch, I doubt I'd be gripped, but that thing is in such desperate need of being sorted so a new plan is most welcome. The by-election: 3/10 A bust on every level, but mostly for the lac…
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My uplifting story of the week involves charter schools. Charter schools are the little idea that could. Or maybe they are the big game-changing idea that could. We heard this week of the first public school wanting to explore the charter route. It's in Northland and it's being driven by the realisation that what they currently do doesn’t work for …
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It’s Friday which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back to Wrap the Week that was with Mike Hosking. They reminisced about David Bryne, discussed the Dame Noeline Taurua situation and the cost of marimbas – plus, Mike was given a lovely gift. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The New Zealand Army is embracing the race to the latest drone technology. A tri-service team is being sent to the UK for the Military Drone Racing Tournament. It aims to develop the Defence Force’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities as drones become a key part of combat systems. Major Richard Adams, the NZ Army’s lead on U…
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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 12th of September, a new school subject list has been announced, and there’s an emphasis on artificial intelligence. There’s a new plan to restore the Christ Church Cathedral, coming not a moment, or a year, too soon. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson talk Mike's gift and Noeline Taurua's suspen…
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Authorities say they are making significant progress in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer. The highly influential conservative activist and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday morning. Investigators say they've recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle and have good quality video of their lat…
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Voter turnout could be an issue for a proposal to introduce binding referendums on major council spending projects. The Local Government Business Forum has released a report in favour of holding referendums for significant projects exceeding $500 per ratepayer. It says it should only apply to non-essentials, preserving councils' ability to invest i…
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