Best Open The Voice Gate Podcasts (2025)

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Open The Voice Gate - Psypatra and Gate of Destiny Preview! 1:16:46

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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Open The Voice Gate is back with the Gate of Destiny weekend ahead of us and a lot of happenings in the Dragon System to catch up on! Case and Mike talk about the rise …

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Hour 3: The Cobra Effect 34:48

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2pm - Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle is in favor of sanctioned homeless camps. But they need to be run a very particular way to actually work // Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin joins the show to explain the Fred Meyer debacle and make her case for why she should keep her job! // Your texts!

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Hour 2: You're Young, You're Dumb, You Learn 35:08

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1pm - Jake and Spike talk to Scott Murphy, the former city councilmember who is running as a challenger for mayor of Everett. It's a tight race! We talk about the Fred Meyer closure, homelessness and light rail // A dad walks his teens back into CVS to apologize for stealing // Laura's life of crime

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Hour 1: The Fedora Was Cool 34:51

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12pm - Daylight saving/savings over the weekend // Luke Duecy, KIRO Newsradio Reporter, on a violent weekend in Seattle's Pioneer Square — including a Tesla that helped solve a crime // 24-year-old stabbed leaving Pioneer Square nightclub in Seattle // The World Series was pretty amazing. Blue Jays fans double lost when Subway was closed after a lo…

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Catherine Field: France Correspondent on the arrests of those involved in the Louvre heist 4:43

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The Louvre heist seems to have been carried out not by an organised crime syndicate, but by petty criminals. Four thieves last month raided the world’s most-visited art museum, in daylight, stealing crown jewels worth an estimated $178 million in just seven minutes. French police arrested two men the following week and over the weekend a man and a …

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Mike's Minute: Is NZ full of chronic pessimists? 2:19

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Here's a question for you, about us: Are we chronic pessimists? Just when will it be a good time to buy a large household item? The ANZ Consumer Confidence figures came out Friday, and we have sunk again. Unlike business, which went up eight points while punters went down another two points. What about household items, like a fridge? We haven't fel…

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Full Show Podcast: 04 November 2025 1:29:43

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 4th of November, we've got good business news when it comes to lending and spending, as well as the building market. Erica Stanford is removing the requirement for school boards to "give effect" to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it’s made no difference to kids' learning. F1 driver Liam Lawso…

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Liam Lawson: Kiwi F1 Driver on his season so far and his future in Formula 1 11:53

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Liam Lawson says his future in Formula One remains unclear and he expects performance over the final five race weekends to decide his fate. In an exclusive interview with the Mike Hosking Breakfast, the Racing Bulls driver talked about the pressures of Formula One, his demotion from the Red Bull team and what needs to be done to secure a seat for t…

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Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in residential building consents 1:41

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There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the construction sector with the latest rise in residential building consents. New home consents in the year to September are up 3.6% on the year before. Consents in the month of September are up 7.3%, when adjusting for seasonal effects. Certified Builders Chief Executive Malcolm Fleming told Mike Ho…

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Brent Thomson: Former champion jockey ahead of the 165th Melbourne Cup 4:18

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This afternoon's Melbourne Cup is expected to be on the slower side due to forecast rain. Up to 40 millimetres is expected to fall at Flemington through the day. New Zealand and Australia Racing Hall of Famer Bret Thomson says Flemington is good at draining water, but expects racing to be slow. He told Mike Hosking it will be a very open race. Thom…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on scrapping the requirement for schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi 6:14

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The Education Minister says requiring boards to implement the Treaty hasn't made any difference in practice. Erica Stanford has confirmed plans to scrap a clause which requires school boards to reflect local tikanga Māori in the curriculum and offer te reo Māori instruction. The changes will go to Parliament today and are expected to pass before th…

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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on lending data increasing year-on-year 3:15

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Positive signs about our economic recovery in the latest lending data. New figures from credit bureau service Centrix shows a rise in lending, including a 21% rise in residential lending. Three thousand fewer people are behind on payments compared to a month earlier. Centrix Managing Director Keith McLaughlin told Mike Hosking it shows that househo…

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Gabby Lewis: Criminologist on growing threat of fraud and scam networks to New Zealanders 4:16

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There are calls for a coordinated response to get on top of rising fraud operations. Crypto exchange Swyftx is warning scam networks have evolved into a new form of organised crime, with many operating out of South East Asia. Latest data estimates New Zealanders has lost $1.6 billion to online threats in the past year, with this expected to grow wi…

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Mike's Minute: The Waitangi Tribunal is Running Roughshod 2:09

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Explain this to me. Which clause of the Treaty is the Waitangi Tribunal using when they suggest the Government recognise second generation Maori for citizenship? John Ruddock brought the case, while a similar one got headlines recently because it involved Keisha Castle-Hughes, the actress. In her case she was born in Australia to a New Zealand mum.…

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Mike's Second Part of interview with Dame Noeline Taurua 4:30

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Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp. Listen to the second part of her interview with Mike Hosking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 03 November 2025 1:29:56

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 3rd of November, Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since being reinstated as the Silver Ferns head coach. The Prime Minister touches down from Southeast Asia to come into the studio and talk about his meeting with Trump and Chinese visas. Jason Pine and Andrew Saville discus…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine comment on Dame Noeline Taurua's return, Auckland FC's empty seats and the Dodgers 11:35

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: Dame Noeline Taurua makes her return to Netball. Will the drama affect her game? Auckland FC played in front of a relatively quiet crowd on the weekend. And the LA Dodgers pull off a comeback to secure a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Ja…

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Chris Luxon: PM discusses APEC tour and his hopes for a game of golf with President Trump 9:01

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Chris Luxon reckons Donald Trump will take up his offer, of a round of golf in New Zealand. The Prime Minister's back in the country, after attending the ASEAN and APEC summits in Malaysia and South Korea last week. He met the US President, extending the opportunity for Trump to play a round with former PM Sir John Key. Luxon told Mike Hosking that…

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Dame Noeline Taurua: Reinstated Silver Ferns coach gives her first interview since the saga 9:16

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Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp. Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is leading the team on next week’s Northern Tour. Speaking to Newstalk ZB's …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on government shut down, food benefit cuts and steep insurance prices 4:56

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The US Government shutdown has reached 32 days, 3 days away from the longest in history. President Donald Trump seems to be on-track to break his own record after the shutdown in late 2018 which lasted 35 days. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that the shutdown is affecting US public services. 'More and more air traffic controllers…

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Blake Lepper: Health New Zealand's Head of Infrastructure Delivery comments on government adding 140 hospital beds across NZ 3:14

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The Government's turning to rapid off-site building, to add 140 extra beds to hospitals around the country. It's announced new wards will be constructed off-site for Middlemore, Waikato, Wellington and Nelson hospitals next year. They'll open at the same time as an already-announced new ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital. Health New Zealand's Head of Inf…

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Mike's Minute: Paul Goldsmith cannot regulate the internet 2:04

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Tell me how Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith is going to sort the unsortable? The Broadcasting Standards Authority has, deliberately or not, opened a box of whoopee that is playing out all over the world in various forms. In simple terms regulators are trying to work out how to control tech. The problem with regulators is their jurisdiction is …

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Hour 3: A Revelation 35:17

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2pm - FRIDAY FAVORITES! Drone police that we actually like, a new idea for Sound Transit's budget, and a revelation from Bill Gates // Are decorations getting too scary? Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter, has a pretty terrifying Halloween display that he's ready to defend // Your texts!…

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Hour 2: A Huge Outcry 35:39

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1pm - Should Democrats end the shutdown by signing the continuing resolution? // Governor Bob Ferguson promotes food banks // Kamala Harris suggests lowering the voting age to 16. Good idea? // Southwest Airlines takes away free checked bags, offers nuts, and activates the parents of kids with nut allergies…

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Hour 1: Rain, Rain, Go Away 34:11

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12pm - A typical Seattle Halloween: rainy! // Seattleites aren’t scared by haunted real estate // Jacob Lucas is a master chainsaw carver, and he also carves giant pumpkins — seasonally, of course. He teaches us how to level up our pumpkin carving game. Check out his work, or hire him for an art project at jacoblucascarving.com // City-sanctioned h…

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386 Super J-Cast Super Jr Tag League Review 1:44:18

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Joel and Damon return to review this year's Super Jr. Tag League and preview the block finals. The guys also discuss the latest on Hiroshi Tanahashi's final match, the politics of working partnerships, Adrian Adonis, wishing a second Goto run, and we answer your questions. Want more NJPW talk? . www.patreon.com/superjcast Advertising Inquiries: htt…

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Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer 2025: México, Japón, históricos y no luchadores 3:19:40

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La segunda parte de nuestro especial del Salón de la Fama del Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2025 (WON HOF). En esta ocasión platicamos sobre los candidatos de las secciones de Japón, México, Históricos US/Canadá y no-luchadores. Entre los nombres que discutimos se encuentran Gran Hamada, Maasaki Mochizuki, Io Shirai, Zack Sabre Jr., Los Infernales,…

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The Flagship: MLW, Austin Aries, Bobby Fish, SNME, Vince Russo/JCW/NWA & more! 3:54:10

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This week on The Flagship: an extensive recap and review of MLW's Symphony of Horrors, Austin Aries' resurgence has him heading to CMLL, Bobby Fish breaks his silence on CM Punk, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Hiroshi Tanahashi's Final Homecoming, against all odds The House of Torture making it to the finals of the Super Jr. Tag League, the bizar…

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Shake Them Ropes. Skunked 57:22

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Rob and Jeff preview Saturday Night's Main Event Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Voices of Wrestling

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Hour 3: Omniscient 34:27

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2pm - Charles Prestrud from the Washington Policy Center on why Washington can't afford to expand the light rail // Five more arrests in the Louvre heist // Your texts, and the winner

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Hour 2: Light Rail For Dummies 35:13

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1pm - More money for light rail! Is light rail, as Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine claims, the 'most dependable mode of transportation' if you need to be somewhere on time? // Forcing kids to listen to music for their own good - a rite of parenthood // Listeners text in! Music our parents played growing up, and what we've forced our kids to liste…

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Hour 1: Mask On, Mask Off 35:01

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12pm - We launch our pumpkin carving contest // Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to ban masks for law enforcement officers // KIRO Newsradio Senior Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan on more cops being out for toll enforcement, a spooky HOV violator and the I-90 overpass damage outside Cle Elum // We're carving pumpkins during the show today. Let's look up s…

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Mike's Minute: More MP's? What on Earth are they thinking? 1:58

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For a group that normally seems to nail ideas and present them well, the New Zealand Initiative this week went off-piste with their "MMP After 30 Years" report. Smaller cabinet - good idea. Get rid of the overhang - good idea! But more MP's? What on Earth are they thinking? The main point they make is that it has provided a fairer, more representat…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Men's fashion and Glenn's 30 year anniversary 10:46

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It’s Friday, which means Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the difficulties of men's white shirts being uncomfortably revealing, and producer Glenn celebrates 30 years with the company. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 31 October 2025 1:29:55

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 31st of October, Fonterra Chair Miles Hurrell on the sale of their consumer business. All Black Ethan de Groot joins ahead of the Sunday morning game against Ireland in Chicago. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson make fun of Mike - and celebrate Technical Producer Glenn Hart's 30th anniversar…

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Mark the Week: Fonterra's mega-sale and the Noeline Taurua saga 2:30

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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. Bill Gates: 8/10 When a disciple of the cause hits pause because he has worked out the hysteria outweighs the reality, he is to be congratulated. Chris Hipkins: 2/10 Sell a tax if you want. But the attack on the Prime Minister and…

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Tony Quinn: Founder of National Racing Group Promotions discusses motorsport weekend at Hampton Downs 6:21

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There's a big weekend ahead on the motorsport front at Hampton Downs. It's the second edition of the 'Nextgen' NZ championship - designed to reinvent the national racing calendar. The series features race categories that have previously showcased the likes of Lando Norris, Yuki Tsunoda, Matt Payne and Liam Lawson. Founder of National Racing Group P…

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Shane O'Brien: REINZ Director and Rural Spokesperson comments on 'farm sales' across the country 3:18

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New data has been released on 'farm sales' across the country. The real estate institute highlighted confidence in the primary sector - with buyers focusing on 'infrastructure and productivity.' Waikato topped dairy sales for the year ending in September - up 18% to a total of 59% - followed by Southland, up 110% with 40 sales. REINZ Director and R…

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Colin Bond: Chief Executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers on the final charter for Kiwifruit season 3:02

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The final charter for the Kiwifruit season has set sail. This is Zespri's 60th vessel for the year to 50 different markets. This season's crop has broken records, with 215 million trays weighing in at 770,000 tonnes. There's also been a significant growth in US and European markets. Chief Executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Colin Bond says t…

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Edward Lucas: Centre for European Policy Analysis Security Analyst says nuclear testing would be destabilising 2:47

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There's an assurance that Trump won't follow through with his nuclear weapon testing comments. The US President posted on social media saying he has no choice but to restart testing, because of other countries' testing programs. It follows him denouncing Russia for testing a nuclear-powered missile, which the Kremlin denies. Centre for European Pol…

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Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive relieved to see farmers backing Lactalis sale 3:06

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The boss of Fonterra is relieved to see so many farmers back the Lactalis sale. Almost 90-percent of votes backed the 4.2 billion dollar deal, that will see the French dairy giant take over iconic Kiwi brands like Anchor and Mainland. Miles Hurrell says some farmers were unsure about the plan when it was first announced. The chief executive told Mi…

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Days of Thunder: WCW SuperBrawl 2000 1:53:02

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Days of Thunder returns for our first PPV in a minute, and what a doozy we have in WCW SuperBrawl 2000. With a company in disarray, not knowing they were meandering ever closer to the next full creative reboot, what can WCW muster to keep the company's pulse going? *Tank Abbott wrestles Big Al in Dave's favourite bad match in a while *The Letter T …

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Emerald FlowShow #94: Go & So 1:19:56

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After a longer than expected absence, Paul and Gerard are back to talk about GLEAT, So Daimonji winning the Big Japan Strong Title, recent NOAH shows and a huge jump by Go Shiozaki to All Japan. Plus a preview of the Real World Tag League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Hour 3: Bill Gates changes tone on climate 34:37

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2pm - Bill Gates shifts tone on climate, criticizes "doomsday view," drawing mixed reaction // Yellowstone creator gets MASSIVE deal at NBC // Your texts!

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Hour 2: Who's to blame? 34:41

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1pm - Air traffic controllers at SEA are now working without pay // WA, 25 other states sue Trump Administration over SNAP suspension // Patty Murray blames Trump…but who’s to blame? // I Tried the Robot That’s Coming to Live With You. It’s Still Part Human // FOX 13's Aaron Levine wins back-to-back Jeopardy! Episodes…

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Hour 1: How do you have you candy corn? 34:33

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12pm - FIRST THINGS FIRST: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell defends record, says ‘people will see the distinction’ ahead of election showdown // Wildfires are big polluters. Should the state use Climate Commitment Act money to fight them? // GUEST: Rantz on his Harrell interview // Listeners write in with candy corn recommendations…

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Full Show Podcast: 30 October 2025 1:29:48

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 30th of October, it's voting day for Fonterra as to whether they will sell the company's consumer arm. Are we all on board for some cars moving from yearly WOF's to biennial WOF's? Voice actor Nolan North on the boom of the gaming industry and his many and varied roles. Get the Mike H…

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Mike's Minute: Bill Gates said what many of us have been thinking 2:06

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I think the biggest test for those who fell over backwards when Bill Gates said what he did, is not that he said it. It's whether the people he talks about can possibly begin to accept that they might be wrong, that they might be on the wrong side of the whole equation and that as a result of the Gates' revelation, they may need to readjust some of…

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Open The Voice Gate - Psypatra and Gate of Destiny Preview! 1:16:46

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Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back with an update on the comings and goings of Dragongate. Open The Voice Gate is back with the Gate of Destiny weekend ahead of us and a lot of happenings in the Dragon System to catch up on! Case and Mike talk about the rise …

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Tobias Tohill: Board Director of New Zealand Association for Migration and Investment discusses Government's strong words against migrant workers 5:18

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There is a strong push for the Ministry of Social Development to do more to help employers hire Kiwis ahead of internationals. Immigration Minster Erica Stanford says employers will be stripped of the chance to recruit migrants, if they're not trying to hire unemployed New Zealanders first. Association for Migration and Investment Board Director To…