Best GPS Hope Podcasts (2025)

You may be like half of all Australians who now take a multivitamin, to improve their health. But are they safe? Melbourne dad Dominic Noonan-O’Keefe had no reason to think the multivitamin he took recently, to boost his energy, would be anything but. And then, one day, he sat at his desk and felt like his brain was exploding. Today, health reporte…

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State of the 2026 CBB Recruiting Class + Peach Jam Recap - RISERS & Fallers, JJ Andrews named MVP 1:12:33

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https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/as-college-basketball-enters-its-most-uncertain-era-yet-few-believe-the-new-rules-will-stop-the-flow-of-money/The 2025 Peach Jam was loaded with talent — from breakout stars to future college hoops standouts.We recap the top performers, biggest risers, and key storylines from the week. Who boosted t…

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306: When Life Stands Still After the Death of Your Child 12:27

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In this raw and heartfelt episode, Laura Diehl shares what it's like when the death of your child causes your life to come to a complete standstill while the rest of the world just keeps going. She opens up about deeply personal moments from her own grief journey, including the recent reminder of that paralyzing feeling when her father-in-law sudde…

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John MacDonald: Philanthropic funding for new medical school? Pfft 5:50

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Let's start with the positives in the news that the Government is pressing ahead with a new medical school at Waikato University. 120 new med students every year. You can’t argue with that. But that’s about it for me. I’m not going to criticise the Government for doing something to get more doctors, because we need them. Especially in rural and reg…

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The sperm donor loophole that led to 27 half-siblings 14:54

6h ago14:54

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More Australians are turning towards using in-vitro fertilisations to have babies, every year. Often it's done through regulated IVF clinic, but sometimes parents - desperate for a child - search for a sperm donor on social media. But as this extraordinary case shows, there can be many more risks associated with - as one lawyer put it - the ‘wild w…

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John MacDonald: Pine re-planter says some will think it's madness. He's right 5:32

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I’m going to start by quoting someone I’ve quoted before - Dr Nicola Day, who is a plant ecologist at Victoria University in Wellington. Knowing a thing or two about plants means she knows a thing or two about pine trees. And here’s how she describes them: “Pines are one of the most flammable plants on the planet." I referred to the same quote last…

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Evictions rising in East Jerusalem and a Melbourne man’s part in it all 22:49

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East Jerusalem is one of the most contested pieces of land in the Middle East. International law says it is an occupied Palestinian Territory. Israel claims it is an essential part of the Jewish state. But for the Palestinians and Jewish people who live in East Jerusalem, side by side, it’s often a daily struggle to feel safe. If not physically, th…

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Inside Politics: ‘Killing season’ is over, so what will Anthony Albanese do with this moment? 20:08

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Well, here we are, a new term of parliament begins next week. There’ll be fresh faces and, hopefully, fresh ideas. So will the government use its massive majority to press ahead with major reforms in housing, or tax, and how will opposition leader Sussan Ley and her team rebuild their battered party? Before we get to that, the news this week has be…

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John MacDonald: The Govt's moral obligation to get rid of open-plan classrooms 6:05

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Education Minister Erica Stanford is my politician of the day for announcing that the Government isn't going to be building any more of those terrible open-plan classrooms. But she’ll be my politician of the year if she goes further than that and finds money to put some walls and doors in the modern learning environment monstrosities that already e…

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Why the China trip is a big deal for Albanese - and Xi Jinping 24:19

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been in China this week, a picture of warmth as he shook hands with Chinese president Xi Jinping. But there’s a lot happening behind these carefully stage-managed moments. As one commentator put it: “The tightrope along which [Australia’s] been walking between the U.S. and China - just got pulled tight…

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John MacDonald: If you see Shane Jones, tell him he's dreaming 5:45

6d ago5:45

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Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says we live in uncertain times and, because of that, we need to crank up the Marsden Point oil refinery again. I agree that we live in uncertain times, but I certainly don’t agree that we should pour time and money into something which has had its day. Shane Jones isn’t the only person talking about it though.…

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Norlander recruiting recap + Many Coaches OK with NCAA Tournament staying at 68 & NBA/NFL/MLB players associations push back on NCAA's charge on Congress 57:48

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The NBA, NFL, and MLB players associations are pushing back on the NCAA’s request for help from Congress — and it could shake up the future of athlete pay and NIL rules. We also break down where coaches stand on NCAA Tournament expansion, with many happy to keep it at 68 teams. Plus, Matt Norlander shares his latest recruiting updates from the July…

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The fallout when two disgraced men go on rehabilitation tours 19:54

6d ago19:54

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One time high court justice Dyson Heydon and famed neurosurgeon Charlie Teo once held the futures of countless people in their hands. But then came their downfall. As one lawyer put of Dyson Heydon, after a high court inquiry in 2020 found that he had sexually harassed six young female associates, “At the same time he was dispensing justice in the …

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305: Waiting for Answers After Child Loss 13:20

8d ago13:20

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Have you found yourself stuck in the endless questions of why after your child died? Why did this happen? Why my child? Why didn't God stop it? In this raw and tender episode, Laura gently explores what it means to live in that painful space between loss and healing where answers often never come, and closure feels like a betrayal. Drawing from a p…

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John MacDonald: This is one piece of Rogernomics that makes sense 5:33

7d ago5:33

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How about this for an idea? Instead of the tax people pay on the first $60,000 of their income going to the government, what if it went into a savings account to pay for healthcare and put food on the table when they retire? It’s an idea being pushed by former finance minister Sir Roger Douglas and University of Auckland economics professor Robert …

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The antisemitism report that’s getting a lot of headlines 21:37

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Some have hailed it as a dangerous document that could restrict our freedom of speech. Others have celebrated it, saying it will lead to protections that are overdue for a community that has long been battered by prejudice. We are, of course, talking about the report that Jillian Segal, the special envoy to combat antisemitism, handed to prime mini…

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John MacDonald: This guy should never drive again - but he's going to 5:54

8d ago5:54

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We can safely say that someone who rides their motorbike at 110 kph in a 50 kph area is a threat. We can also safely say that someone who rides their motorbike at 110 kph in a 50 kph area and runs a red light is a danger. We can also safely say that someone who rides their motorbike at 110 kph in a 50 kph area, runs a red light and kills two pedest…

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Why commercial airline GPS is becoming less reliable 14:41

8d ago14:41

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We know that air flight is - for the most part - extraordinarily safe. On any given day, about 100,000 flights take off and land, safely, across the globe. The air tragedies that do make the front page news, like Malaysia Airlines’ MH17 flight, which was shot down by a Russian-made missile in 2014, are exceedingly rare. But unbeknownst to most of u…

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NCAA Tournament expansion talks stall -- for now. Is there hope to stay at 68? + Why new kinds of NIL chaos have quickly taken hold in college sports 1:10:19

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Read Matt Norlander's column on possible tournament expansion: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/heres-the-math-and-data-that-prove-why-the-ncaa-tournament-doesnt-need-to-expand/ The NCAA has officially tabled a decision on expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with 72- and 76-team formats still under consideration…

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Mastering Connection: The 5 Principles 19:48

10d ago19:48

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In this episode I break down the 5 Principle Connection Mastery System I use daily, to connect with anyone I meet. This process I’ve used countless times with wildly effective results over the past decade. It always amazes me how desperate people are for true connection and the mutually beneficial relationships formed from the principles I share. A…

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Practice in Action: Rivals with Benefits 30:51

11d ago30:51

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In this episode, Paul and Ray explore the multifaceted nature of rivalries, discussing their psychological implications, social identity, and the balance between competition and respect. They delve into how rivalries can motivate individuals in sports, personal development, and even business, while also cautioning against the potential for toxicity…

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John MacDonald: Import gas or cross our fingers and hope? 5:00

11d ago5:00

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Not as straightforward as it sounds. That’s pretty much the message coming through loud and clear in this new report which says importing liquified natural gas to make up for our dwindling local supplies is do-able. But. You’ll remember how, last year, when we had factories closing and people paying through the nose for their electricity, talk turn…

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Inside Politics: Did Anthony Albanese just give his most important speech? 23:50

11d ago23:50

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What do the great war time Prime Minister John Curtin, and current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have in common? Well, a little bit, according to Albanese. On the weekend the PM delivered the John Curtin Oration and set tongues wagging with hints about his newly independent stance when it comes to our relationship with the United States. But how …

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John MacDonald: Do we have a moral obligation to help flooded homeowners? 5:47

12d ago5:47

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Do you think the Government and councils would be “morally bankrupt” if they stopped paying people out when their properties are so flood-damaged that they can’t live there anymore? And would you feel the same about people living in areas at risk of flooding being forced to pay more for flood schemes and sea walls because they’re the ones who benef…

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The gunfight and leaked phone call that could topple Thailand’s PM 19:10

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For many of us, Cambodia has long been synonymous with tragedy, and the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime, which killed between 1.5 and 3 million Cambodians. But, underneath our noses, Cambodia has more recently been roiling from tension with its neighbours. And when a military standoff recently led to the death of a Cambodian soldier, it set off an une…

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Top 25 Stories of the Past 25 Years, Ep. 4: George Mason; UMBC over Virginia>>UVA 2019 title; UNC ends Coach K’s career 1:36:41

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Welcome back to our special offseason series! The penultimate installment of our look back at the biggest stories this century in men's college hoops. This episode includes the greatest buzzer beater in Final Four History, the day college basketball changed forever AND the team that retired Coach K -- Twice. 2:12 - 10. Kris Jenkins wins it at the b…

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John MacDonald: Boris Johnson fronted-up to a Covid inquiry - Chris Hipkins should too 4:39

13d ago4:39

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Labour leader and former Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins thinks phase two of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response is a platform for conspiracy theorists, and he is non-committal about turning-up to give evidence. The most committed I’ve heard him so far is saying that he’s working on some written responses. But if that turns o…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the Covid-19 Inquiry, FamilyBoost, crime 10:11

13d ago10:11

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Chris Hipkins is doubling down on saying the Covid Response Inquiry's terms seems to provide a platform for conspiracy views. The Labour leader also said the second phase —that began this week— excludes looking at any decisions made when NZ First was in Government. Hipkins told John MacDonald opinions from the likes of Brian Tamaki and Liz Gunn des…

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Enemies within: shocking allegations of rape in the defence force 24:27

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Many will remember a powerful 2013 video of the then Australian army chief David Morrison ripping into soldiers who denigrated women, saying there was no place for them in the military. But today, after another set of allegations of rape in the ADF have been revealed, we wonder if anything has really changed. Today, investigative reporter Nick McKe…

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304: Getting Through the Grief of Child Loss, One Step at a Time (with Lisa Espinoza) 42:12

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Laura welcomes Lisa Espinoza to share the deeply personal story of losing her 25-year-old son, Chandler, after he was struck by a car and spent 18 days in the ICU before passing away on January 1st. Lisa opens up about the unique challenges of grieving during the holiday season, the lessons she's learned from…

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John MacDonald: Why do families earning $200K-plus need govt. support? 4:45

14d ago4:45

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Isn’t it funny how the Government likes to talk about government support needing to be based on need, but seems to forget about all that when it comes to those nice middle-class people. Of which I am one. I’m not claiming to be nice, but I am what you would call middle-class. Which makes me fully qualified to ask why a family bringing in $229,000 a…

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'No emotion at all': Inside the courtroom as Erin Patterson guilty of mushroom murders 10:41

16d ago10:41

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It’s the case that has had people from all over the world talking. And today, after a 10-week trial, the jury returned a verdict. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of triple murder, killing her in-laws, Gail and Don Patterson, and also Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson. Patterson was also found guilty of the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, …

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John MacDonald: Detaining young shoplifters is a dangerous idea 5:26

16d ago5:26

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The Government wants to free-up the laws relating to citizens' arrests. But should this include letting retail staff detain children and young people caught shoplifting? The Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr Claire Achmad, is saying today that it shouldn’t. And I agree with her. But not for the same reason. She says allowing shop owners and shop st…

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Trump billboards in Tel Aviv and Israelis on Iran, Gaza 20:23

16d ago20:23

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Ever since American president Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, on June 24, we’ve been bombarded by hot takes from leaders on all sides. Trump says the entire world is safer, and the United States has triumphed over Iran. Iran’s supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, says Iran delivered the United States a "severe slap". B…

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John MacDonald: The hardline stance on student loans is backfiring 5:48

19d ago5:48

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I didn’t do any study after I left school —no university, no polytech— so I’ve never had a student loan. I know about debt though, thanks to the mortgage. And I reckon it would be very easy for me, as someone who has never had to pay off a student loan but who knows what it’s like to have the responsibilities of a mortgage, to dismiss what a former…

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Politics Friday with Vanessa Weenink and Reuben Davidson: Student loan repayments, Uber taxes, ACC 18:59

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Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National’s Vanessa Weenink and Labour’s Reuben Davidson to break down the biggest issues of the week. They discussed student loan repayments – is there something that can be done to bring overseas loan holders back to New Zealand? Global companies like Uber are paying minimal tax over here – ar…

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Inside Politics: Salacious texts and detail, but did the corruption watchdog’s first case fall flat? 20:59

18d ago20:59

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The creation of a National Anti-Corruption Commission was a key Labor promise before it won Government in 2022. The Commission was duly created and this week it released the findings of its first ever investigation. But was it a little anti-climactic? Can we hope for bigger and better corruption-busting in the future? Plus, interest rate cuts and t…

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Top 25 Stories of Past 25 Years, Ep. 3: Zion transcends CBB; Florida + UConn's B2B titles; Carmelo and Cuse 1:07:46

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Welcome back to our special offseason series! The third installment of our look back at the biggest stories this century in men's college hoops includes one of the most impactful coaching decisions in college basketball history, the biggest star in the sport since 2000 and five (yes, five) national championship teams.04:45 - No. 15: Florida becomes…

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John MacDonald: Snake oil political promises have just been given a life line 6:21

20d ago6:21

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When there’s an election campaign happening, how much do you care about the cost of the policies the political parties are pushing? Or, more to the point, how willing are you to trust the politicians when they say they've done the numbers, and they all stack up? My willingness to trust them is very low. Which is why I think we will be all the poore…

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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on the shuttle bus study, after hours services, Rolleston intersection 8:55

20d ago8:55

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Questions over Christchurch City Council planning to spend $200 thousand on a shuttle bus study. Environment Canterbury wants to stop the proposed resurrection of a free inner-city shuttle, saying 1800 bus movements each weekday is enough. A 2023 law change means ECan will get the final say. Mayor Phil Mauger admits he voted for the costly study. B…

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Melbourne childcare abuse allegations and how the industry needs to change 24:38

20d ago24:38

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It is every parent’s worst nightmare. That their vulnerable child might have been abused at daycare; the very place where they’re meant to be looked after. This comes after new broke on Tuesday morning that a Melbourne childcare worker, Joshua Dale Brown, had been charged with 70 counts of sexual abuse against eight children, some as young as five …

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Graham Gouldman: 10CC singer and base player on the band's career, NZ tour 9:56

21d ago9:56

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Having sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, legendary English rock band 10CC is celebrating their anniversary in style, their world tour bringing them to New Zealand’s shores. They’ll be hitting up Christchurch on the 10th of July, performing at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Co-lead singer and base player Graham Gouldman joined John MacDonald for…

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John MacDonald: Will police and judges deliver what the Govt wants? 5:38

21d ago5:38

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The Government has obviously decided that its law and order week. It started with tougher sentences for people who attack first responders and prison officers – which is a good thing. Then it was tougher sentences for people who dish out coward punches – that can’t come soon enough. And the latest are these tougher measures to try and do something …

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What you should know about Cassius Turvey’s killers 21:27

20d ago21:27

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It was the killing that led to protests not just across Australia, but in New Zealand and the United States, too. Because the brutal beating of 15 year old Cassius Turvey while he was walking home from school, didn’t just end the life of a boy who was on a steady path to buck one of Australia's most damning trends: that a young Indigenous man is mo…

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303: A Different Kind of Freedom for Grieving Parents 12:59

21d ago12:59

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As the United States celebrates Independence Day with fireworks and festivities, grieving parents often feel out of place bound by pain instead of celebrating freedom. In this gentle and honest episode, Laura speaks to the heart of what freedom can look like after the loss of a child. It's not about moving on but about slowly learning how to live a…

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John MacDonald: Ferry privatisation would just be excusing KiwiRail's shortcomings 4:43

22d ago4:43

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I don’t like this idea David Seymour’s pushing of privatising the Interislander ferry service and getting a private operator to run it, instead of KiwiRail. And if I was to sum up why I’m opposed to it as succinctly as I could, it would come down to just two words and one number. State Highway 1. Tell that to the ACT leader and Deputy Prime Ministe…

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Jeff Bezos’ wedding: Chic is dead. Where will the vulgarity lead? 19:15

21d ago19:15

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There was a time, not so long ago, when so-called quiet luxury, or stealth wealth, was in vogue. You remember; this is what Gwyneth Paltrow wore during her ski slopes trial; understated cashmere cardigans and suits cut just so that you had to be in the know, to know that these had come from The Row and Celine and cost a bomb. But the $50 million we…

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Heaven's GPS | Peace | Pastor Greg Bruce | @hopechurchstlouis 1:19:53

22d ago1:19:53

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By Pastor Greg Bruce

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John MacDonald: Aren't ED assaults just as bad as first responder assaults? 6:43

23d ago6:43

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The Government’s plan for tougher sentences for people who don’t think twice about assaulting first responders and corrections officers is great. But I think there are some other people who should be included. Doctors and nurses. These are the people who, it seems, can be at just as much risk of being attacked. It’s brilliant that the Government ha…