Best Spy Ops Podcasts (2025)

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Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Trailer 1:16

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World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows, in covert operations that didn’t make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The Secret WWII Podcast explores the covert aspects of the war, from codebreaking and FBI counterintelligence to the exploits of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). We…

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Sports-chat with Marc Hinton 10:31

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A bloodbath in the capital as the All Blacks crumble in the second half against a dominant Springboks side, who regain rugby's Freedom Cup. The Black Ferns are through to the semi-finals at the Rugby World Cup after their dominant second half performance helped them to a 46-17 win over South Africa. Marc also discusses the end to the Warriors rugby…

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Spring gardening with Xanthe White 19:11

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Landscape designer and gardener, Xanthe White answers your questions about spring gardening.

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Business commentator Calida Stuart-Menteath 13:26

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Changes to the Commerce Act to stop creeping acquisitions and predatory pricing. Calida also gives an update on the Du Val case, a fine for ANZ for unconscionable conduct and Spark reshuffles its leadership. Calida Stuart-Menteath is co-editor at the National Business Review.

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Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland 10:26

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Simon reports on ructions in campaigning for the local elections, the government's plans for Eden Park and the housing density argument rumbles on. Simon Wilson is a Senior Writer NZ Herald

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Book review: The Anatomy of Sand by Mikaela Nyman 5:26

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Harry Ricketts reviews The Anatomy of Sand by Mikaela Nyman, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

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Commerce Act changes to stamp out predatory pricing: government 5:44

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The government is promising changes to the Commerce Act it says will prevent "creeping acquisitions and predatory pricing". The Economic Growth and Commerce Ministers, Nicola Willis and Scott Simpson, say the changes will set out clear rules for mergers, and streamline approvals for business collaboration. RNZ Business journalist Anan Zaki has more…

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Diplomacy and David Harland's life long work for peace 29:43

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David Harland - an international diplomat who has devoted decades to finding ways to overcome armed conflict - is one of this year's Victoria University of Wellington's Distinguished Alumni.

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US correspondent David Smith 9:11

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The latest from the USA with Washington bureau chief for The Guardian.

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New observatory and high-tech telescope in Wairarapa 7:00

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Stargazers can now head to a new observatory in Wairarapa and take photos of far away galaxies and stars.

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Teaching to care in a trauma-informed way 13:37

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A course that teaches nursing students how to care for patients who have experienced trauma is so popular a second intake for the year has had to get underway.

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Auckland's East Tamaki - how to kick start the local economy 18:48

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In the last week, business employment data has confirmed what Auckland locals have been feeling -- the number of filled jobs dropped in the June quarter by point six per cent, or nearly 5 thousand jobs - the worst result in the country.

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[#263] Popping the Ontological Not-See Bubble in Fascist America w/ Fourth Reich Archaeology 1:16:27

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Dimitri and Khalid are joined by Don and Dick from the Fourth Reich Archaeology podcast for a discussion about the dracularity of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the new years of lead, remembering-and-forgetting-9/11-as-mass-ritual, Allen Dulles and the intergenerational sicko Wilsonians, the post-World War II ritual complex, framing the Soviets a…

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Charlie Kirk Killing Sparks Firings, Rubio Visits Israel & Tommy Robinson's London Rally | PBD Podcast | Ep. 648 2:24:58

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Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick break down the fallout after Charlie Kirk’s killing—including TMZ’s apology after laughter during their newsroom livestream that was not in response to his death, and Tommy Robinson’s massive “Unite the Kingdom” London rally where over 100,000 anti-immigration protesters clashed wit…

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Urban Issues with Bill McKay 9:04

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Bill discusses proposed new planning rules in Auckland - and the impact that local elections has on debate.

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SCOFF: The South Island food festival into its sixth year 13:06

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SCOFF - What started as a way to help hospitality venues through the pandemic is now in full swing for the sixth year in a row.

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Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas 26:30

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Political commentators Ben Thomas and Gareth Hughes.

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Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson 9:32

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Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson

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Book review: Seascraper by Benjamin Wood 6:10

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Jenna Todd reviews Seascraper by Benjamin Wood, published by Penguin Books New Zealand.

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Craig Hudson on work wellbeing 25:42

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Craig Hudson - business leader and sportsman on finding a way to manage mental health in the workplace.

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Foreign correspondent Debora Patta in Johannesburg 13:23

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Debora Patta is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in South Africa.

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Skin cancer doctors urge reform for screening post-op patients 8:13

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Skin cancer doctors are urging the Government to mandate and fund skin cancer checks for people who have had an organ transplant.

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New voice for Wellington city water consumers 18:49

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Wellington City Councillors have voted in favour of funding an independent Water Consumer Advocacy Group.

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Set net fishing temporarily banned to help yellow-eyed penguins 9:51

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Government Ministers have put in an immediate emergency closure of all set net fishing around the Otago Peninsula.

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Khara-Hora Shaft: The Buried Machine the Government Won’t Explain 24:06

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A buried shaft in the Caucasus. Nazi maps. Reptilian skulls. And a machine that might still be humming. Beneath the remote Caucasus Mountains, hidden under maps, military zones, and classified silence, lies one of the most unsettling mysteries never meant to be found: the **Karahora Shaft**. Nazi scientists called it “The Black Gate.” Locals call i…

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Charlie Kirk's Killer Identified As Tyler Robinson | BREAKING NEWS | PBD Podcast | Ep. 647 2:11:00

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Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick react to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University as the FBI announces the shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, Trump’s demand for the death penalty in key cases, and Israel’s controversial airstrike in Qatar that struck Hamas negotiators an…

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Europe Dismantles Belarus Spy Network 24:10

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Send us a text Europe Dismantles Belarus Spy Network | Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up 🌍 Welcome back to the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up! This week, Neil Bisson—Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and retired CSIS Intelligence Officer—dives into espionage crackdowns, cyber aggression, and domestic extremism. 🚨 Startup Es…

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The week that was: 100 metres backwards in heels 12:29

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Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with a look at the funny stories of the week, including the Spanish man who has broken the world record for the fastest backward 100 meters in heels.

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman 13:58

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

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Around the motu: Chris Hyde in Hawkes Bay 10:41

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Chris talks about a local kaumatua who wants the river dredged so he can paddle a waka he built for the last time, the Esk Valley is being choked by dust and a call for a week-long Negroni Festival.

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Book review: Ara by Dr Hinemoa Elder 5:54

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Elizabeth Heritage reviews Ara by Dr Hinemoa Elder, published by Penguin Random House NZ.

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The incredible story behind Chloe Adams' debut fiction novel 23:09

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Chloe Adams on her debut novel and the incredible family story that inspired it.

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Pacific correspondent Caleb Fotheringham 12:51

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RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham reports from the Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara.

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Personalised 3-D printed bone support and orthotics 10:36

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Auckland University biomedical engineering experts are working to develop 3-D printed bone supports and orthotics that are individually fitted and can support varying medical needs.

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Finding out how old New Zealand's infrastructure really is 11:51

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New Zealand's Infrastructure Commission has looked back over 150 years of public construction to remind people how old some of our buildings and roads actually are.

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Who should make decisions over conservation land? 13:54

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The Minister of Conservation on his proposals that would change the way decisons are made about national parks and conservation land.

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#922: The Assassination Of Charlie Kirk With Michael Ray Bower 1:47:55

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In the latest episode of Tin Foil Hat, actor Michael Ray Bower joins us for a gripping conversation that dives deep into his early rise in Hollywood and the dark realities he encountered along the way. Bower recounts how his career began with a school play that unexpectedly gained national attention, opening the door to professional acting at a you…

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Charlie Kirk Assassinated In UVU Shooting | EMERGENCY PODCAST | PBD Podcast | Ep. 645 11:06

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Patrick Bet-David addresses the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, sharing prayers, hope, and a call for unity as America confronts rising political violence. A powerful message of faith, resilience, and courage in uncertain times. ----- 🍋 ZEST IT FORWARD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4kJ71lc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📕 PBD'S BOOK "THE A…

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“Osama Bin Laden Is Dead” - Robert J. O’Neill TELLS ALL: SEAL Team Six | PBD Podcast | Ep. 646 1:52:45

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Patrick Bet-David sits down with former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill, the man who shot Osama Bin Laden, to tell all about the historic SEAL Team Six mission, the aftermath, and what really happened the night Bin Laden was killed. ------ Ⓜ️ CONNECT WITH ROBERT J. O'NEILL ON MINNECT: https://bit.ly/4nvGs4W 🍋 ZEST IT FORWARD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4kJ71…

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Screentime: The Paper, Highest 2 Lowest, Subject 10:58

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Film and television reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about American mockumentary The Paper (TVNZ+), which follows in the tradition of The Office. Highest 2 Lowest (Apple +)is a crime thriller directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington. And Subject (DocPlay) is a documentary about the subjects of documentaries - and the ethics an…

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Parenting: Why cooking and baking with children is a good idea 15:50

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Cooking and baking with children is a great idea - even if its makes a helluva mess, according to early childhood education research specialist Dr Vicki Hargraves.

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Cathedral reopening touted 8:16

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The Christ Church Cathedral could be reopened in five years under a new, cheaper restoration plan, halving a massive funding shortfall.

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Tech: Doctors and AI, wifi heartrates, cleaning up AI slop 15:19

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Tech correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at a new study into what happened when radiologists came to rely on AI to interpret endoscopy results.

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Around the motu: Ché Baker in Southland 9:41

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Ché talks to Kathryn about funding for Southland's space company, a row over taking gemstones from a local beach and a petition to re-extend the whitebaiting season in Southland Ché Baker is the editor of the Southland Times.

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Book review: Olveston by Jane Ussher and John Walsh 12:30

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Leah McFall reviews Olveston: Portrait of a Home by Jane Ussher and John Walsh

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What drew freelance freedom fighters to Ukraine's frontlines 24:55

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What draws someone to fight for a country that's not their own, unsanctioned by their government ... sometimes, never having held a gun before?

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UK: Labour deputy race, UK envoy's Epstein links 11:38

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Prince Harry is meeting King Charles for the first time in over a year and Banksy's been scrubbed from a London court building.

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New dry slope a "game changer" for snow sports athletes 6:23

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The Winter Olympics are just months away in Italy, and New Zealand snow sports athletes are hoping a new 2.3 million dollar dry slope in the Cardrona Valley will be a game changer for some.

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Good sh*t: the capsule that could change obesity treatment 13:52

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Researchers at the Liggins Institute at Auckland University believe a capsule of healthy gut bugs could change the future of obesity treatment.

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IRD responds to concerns about its student loan crackdown 18:49

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The tax department has ramped up efforts to crack down overseas student loan debtors - with more than a billion dollars owed by people that IRD has no contact information for.