Best Chris Rubio Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Lamm: Colossal Bioscience Chief Executive discusses plans to bring back the Moa from extinction 4:01

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A Texas biotech firm is forging ahead with plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from extinction. The Colossal Bioscience team is working on the project alongside Ngai Tahu researchers. Chief executive Ben Lamm told Ryan Bridge that they'll use ancient DNA and gene editing to bring back the giant bird — the same way they've recreated dire …

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Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive says Airports Association is not to blame for increase in fare prices 3:04

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The Airports Association is defending itself after airlines blame their charges, for spikes in airfares. An international airport group says New Zealand’s domestic airfares have shot up more quickly than any other country by 63-percent in six years. But Air New Zealand says its fares are only up 35-percent. Association chief executive, Billie Moore…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 October 2025 33:48

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 16 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on a new report reckons taxpayers are getting a raw deal on state housing 3:06

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Kainga Ora's large-scale ownership of state houses may not be the most effective way to provide housing help to Kiwis. A report by The New Zealand Initiative lists several reasons why government ownership can be problematic and wasteful. Its cost structure appears to be approaching double the usual private landlord benchmark, based on indicative ca…

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Ryan Bridge: Do our trading partners care about our climate goals? 1:42

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This idea that our trading partners will somehow punish us for lacking ambition in climate change doesn’t pass the sniff test. Yes, there are some provisions in some agreements, but they’re vaguely worded enough to get around. If the UK or the EU or even the Aussies really wanted to punish us, they could. But the question is whether they would, nor…

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Alex Jones Ruling, Trump & China ROCK Stocks, OpenAI + Walmart w/ @AnthonyPompliano | PBD Podcast | Ep. 667 2:14:34

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Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, and Adam Sosnick are joined by Anthony Pompliano to discuss OpenAI’s new partnership with Walmart, the Feds busting a $14 billion crypto scam, and how Trump’s trade war with China is shaking up global markets and the stock exchange. ------ 👞 GET THE NEW FLB 1'S: https://bit.ly/4mXV9gd 📕 ANTHONY POMPLIANO'S BOOK: ht…

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Liam Hehir: Political Commentator on Gerry Brownlee's plan to crack down on Parliamentary standards 3:14

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Support for a crackdown on dress codes and behaviour in Parliament. Speaker Gerry Brownlee's cracking down on rules in the House following what he sees as multiple disruptive incidents. The latest saw Te Pati Māori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech go well over time. He will look at attendance records, dress standards, and leave provisions. Politic…

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Phil Palfrey: Kaitao Intermediate Principal on the ERO report showing improvement in Maths and English 4:50

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Improved relationships between teachers and students are being credited as just as important as the Government's curriculum changes. New Education Review Office research shows teachers are seeing more engaged students in maths and English, and three-quarters of parents say their child is making progress. Principal of Rotorua's Kaitao Intermediate, …

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Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on cafes continuing to see the profits squeezed 4:24

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Cafes are continuing to see their profits squeezed. Sales in the hospitality sector have increased 1.4% in the past year according to just-released figures from the Restaurant Association. But sales for cafes and restaurants only rose 0.3%. Coffee Club Director Brad Jacobs told Ryan Bridge they're having to absorb rising costs to remain competitive…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 October 2025 34:30

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 15th of October 2025, The speaker's set out plans to crack down on standards after Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech, political commentator, Liam Hehir shares his thoughts. The hospitality sector's hit record sales of $15.9 billion, Franchise NZ Chairperson and Coffee Club co-owner Brad…

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Ryan Bridge: A warning for Chris Hipkins 1:31

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There’s a warning for Hipkins as he plots higher taxes for Kiwi businesses, investors, and savers - it comes from across the ditch. Albanese’s been having problems getting his super tax plan across the line, despite having a majority in Parliament. The Opposition to it has come not just from the usual suspects, but also former PM and Labor stalwart…

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Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio says there is still more work to be done for peace in the Middle East 3:50

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A peace summit is now underway in Egypt following the release of Israeli and Palestinian hostages. The summit was attended by US President Donald Trump, who said that ‘the sun rises on a holy land that is finally at peace.’ Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign Matt Terrill told Ryan Bridge that there is still a lot of …

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Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on tourism 2:32

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A growing range of international visitor markets means New Zealand's on track to beat pre-Covid tourism numbers. Overseas arrivals reached 92% of pre-pandemic numbers in August. That's up from 87% in July. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Ryan Bridge increased airline capacity from the Americas, Singapore, Hong …

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Ryan Bridge: The state of the housing market 1:39

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I've got some numbers for this morning. QV House Price Index for September quarter: guess what? Going backwards. Auckland leading the fall. Homes are worth an average of 1.1% less. Auckland's 2.5% less. And how does that make you feel, really? Most homeowners won't care because they're not trying to sell. But for those who are, it's depressing. Now…

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Full Show Podcast: 14 October 2025 34:19

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of October 2025, Donald Trump has arrived in Egypt for a peace summit, Matt Terrill, former Chief of staff for Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign, tells Ryan what Trump will need to do next to keep the peace deal successful. Australia is helping push us towards out first pre…

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Israeli Hostages Freed, Katie Porter's Potato Crisis & Trump vs China w/ Adam Carolla | PBD Podcast | Ep. 666 2:27:06

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Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick break down the release of Israeli hostages amid the Gaza ceasefire, Katie Porter’s bizarre “mashed potato” controversy, and Trump’s escalating economic battle with China — joined by guest Adam Carolla. ------ 👞 GET THE NEW FLB 1'S: https://bit.ly/4mXV9gd Ⓜ️ PBD PODCAST CIRCLES: http…

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The Truth About Trump's Gaza "Peace Deal" | Monday Mourning 1:00:39

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For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at http://usefulidiotspodcast.com Or find us on Locals at http://usefulidiots.locals.com Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the worst moments of the Sunday morning news shows that they watch so you don’t have to. If it's Monday Morning, it's #mon…

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Nick Clark: Senior fellow at The New Zealand Initiative comments on low voter turnout for local elections 2:45

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Roughly 70% of Kiwis did not vote in the recent local elections. It's shaping up to be the worst voter turnout in 36 years, with only 23% of Aucklanders voting in the local elections. Senior fellow at the New Zealand Initiative Nick Clark told Ryan Bridge that making local elections in larger cities even more local would encourage more people to vo…

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Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb NZ Chair talks changes in methane reduction targets 4:08

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Beef and Lamb's declaring methane target cuts, great news for New Zealand. The Government's reducing targets to 14 to 24-percent below 2017 levels. That's between 24 to 47-percent lower than previous targets. Beef & Lamb Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge the Government's right to say a number of farmers would have been put out of business without …

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Newstalk ZB Reporters round up the local election results 5:26

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New Zealanders have voted against steep rates rises in the local elections. Auckland's Wayne Brown and Christchurch's Phil Mauger have both been re-elected over the weekend, with a commitment to keep rates rises lower. Wellington's Andrew Little and Hamilton's Tim Macindoe have indicated they'll rein in their cities' steep rates rises. In Dunedin -…

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Ryan Bridge: The silence was deafening in our local elections 2:34

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If the Coalition was looking for an endorsement of its rates cap idea, it got one over the weekend. Of the 18 councils that hit ratepayers with double-digit hikes this year, 13 elected new mayors. Newsroom had great coverage of the results. Tim Macindoe won in Hamilton. If the name sounds familiar — he’s a former National MP. Rates there rose 41% i…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2025 34:20

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Listen to the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 13 October. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jim Himes 50:17

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President Trump prepares to head to Israel as the deadline to release the remaining hostages nears. Meanwhile, some federal employees will miss paychecks -- others face pink slips as the government shutdown drags on. We'll talk to Vice President JD Vance. Hopeful Gazans have begun the trek back to their homes as the cease-fire between Israel and Ha…

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Teamsters Union President Targets Amazon - Sean O’Brien | PBD Podcast | 665 1:24:19

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Patrick Bet-David sits down with Teamsters President Sean O’Brien in a fiery conversation about unions, capitalism, and the future of American workers. They debate corporate greed, 1099 jobs, small business realities, and Sean’s shocking take on Amazon, Uber, and Karl Marx. Plus, the viral Senate fight, Trump call, and RNC speech that made headline…

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Trump Nobel SHOCKER, Katie Porter's Campaign Disaster, Letitia James INDICTED & Gaza Ceasefire | PBD Podcast | Ep. 644 2:08:36

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Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick break down the shocking outcome of Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize bid, Katie Porter’s campaign implosion, Letitia James’ indictment, and the global reaction to the Gaza ceasefire. ------ 📺 PBD'S INTERVIEW WITH TEAMSTERS PRESIDENT SEAN O'BRIEN - LIVE ON SATURDAY, 10/11 @ 9AM ET: https://b…

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Fake Culture Wars, Billionaire Plots, & the Fall of Mainstream Media w/ David Sirota 47:28

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Oregon AG to Trump: There’s no rebellion here | Dan Rayfield 51:40

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Dan Rayfield is Oregon’s attorney general — and the latest state-level politician to be thrust into the national spotlight by a legal clash with the Trump administration. In this instance, it’s over the federal government ordering troops into Portland, where protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been deemed rebellion by the pres…

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Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the new meth contamination laws 2:21

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Property investors are celebrating new methamphetamine contamination laws coming in next year. Properties with meth residue exceeding 15 micrograms per 100-square centimetres will be considered contaminated, requiring treatment. Landlords and tenants will be able to quickly end tenancies with excessive levels. Property Investors Federation Advocacy…

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David Smith: The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief gives an update on the Gaza peace deal 3:44

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The road to peace in Gaza is not without its obstacles, despite a major breakthrough. Israel's security cabinet's meeting to vote on implementing the first phase of a ceasefire proposal. The deal would allow the release of hostages early next week and would see Israeli troops pull back to agreed lines. The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smi…

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Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the insurer's growing deficit 4:12

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The ACC Minister's confident the insurer's growing deficit is on track to be brought under control. The scheme's recorded a net deficit of $1.5 billion, blowing the total out to $13.8 billion. Minister Scott Simpson told Ryan Bridge the net deficit is still a lot better than last year's $7.2 billion shortfall. He says good work has already started,…

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Full Show Podcast: 10 October 2025 34:19

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 10th of October 2025, Donald Trump says the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal has been signed, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith has the latest out of the US. ACC has reporter yet another deficit, Minister responsible for ACC Scott Simpson shares his thoughts. New …

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Ryan Bridge: Why I think Trump won't win the Nobel Peace prize 2:22

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In a few hours we'll know who's won the Nobel Peace Prize. It's the world's most prestigious award, and Trump wants it really, really badly. Every year since 1901, a bunch of Norwegians sit around a table and sort through their candidates. This year there's almost 330 entries. Four US Presidents have previously won it: Obama, Roosevelt, Woodrow Wil…

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History of Big Pharma & OxyContin | Gerald Posner | PBD Podcast | 663 2:07:06

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Patrick Bet-David sits down with investigative journalist Gerald Posner to expose how the government protected Big Pharma during the OxyContin crisis, the FDA’s cover-ups, and the Vatican’s hidden financial dealings. ——— Ⓜ️ CONNECT ON MINNECT WITH GERALD POSNER: http://bit.ly/3WsdS8P Ⓜ️ PBD PODCAST CIRCLES: https://bit.ly/4mAWQAP 🍋 ZEST IT FORWARD:…

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The Rubio Method - Episode 108 - A Journey of Information 50:24

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Today, on The Rubio Method, Everything Happens for a Reason UCLA Stuns Penn St, Mariners Hit The Spot, Hold The Ball Moron There Are Winners and Losers in Life Netflix Getting Bud Lighted Accept and Embrace Jay Jones Seems Like a Safe Candidate Working Hard is Not Enough Bad Bunny Gets the Super Bowl Halftime Show Confidence is the Key Rubio answer…

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Sam Ackerman: Sport commentator rejects international concerns over R360 3:55

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The discourse surrounding the R360 League is growing increasingly heated. The rugby unions of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy issued a joint statement on Wednesday (NZT) refusing to endorse the proposed Saudi-funded competition. Sport commentator Sam Ackerman says the unions are overreacting- "that…

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the OCR falling to 2.5%, inflation 3:23

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The Reserve Bank's cut the OCR 50-basis-points to 2.5%, despite acknowledging inflation is above or almost above where they'd like it. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they've factored in broader economic conditions. She says the central bank clearly thinks any fluctuation in inflation will be constrained by spare capacity in the economy. Labour…

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Andrea Beryl: Save Clean New Zealand Spokesperson on the proposed freedom camping bylaw in the Queenstown Lakes District 3:37

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Locals are raising eyebrows at the camping areas selected within a proposed freedom camping bylaw that goes before council this week. The Queenstown Lakes District Council bylaw proposes 15 designated freedom camping sites for the district following a surge in freedom campers. Save Clean New Zealand spokesperson Andrea Beryl says she's not against …

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Nick Harper: US correspondent on James Comey pleading not guilty to federal charges 3:19

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Former FBI director James Comey is standing by his innocence after being targeted by US President Donald Trump. Comey was indicted last month and made his first court appearance in Virginia today. He's pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. US correspondent Nick Harper told Ryan Bridg…

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Full Show Podcast: 09 October 2025 34:16

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 9th of October 2025, Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds thinks the Reserve Bank is taking a risk cutting the OCR by 50 basis points, she tells Ryan why. Freedom camping across some of the South Island’s most popular holiday hot-spots has surged to the highest levels, Save Cle…

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Ryan Bridge: We need clarity for disabled teenagers on the benefit 1:53

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This story about sick or disabled teenagers getting the benefit doesn’t make any sense. The Government wants to cut the dole for teenagers whose parents earn $65k plus - okay. Their justification? If poor old mum and dad have to cover their living costs, said teenagers will go find a job. Okay, fine. That’s about 4000-odd 18–19-year-olds. But here’…

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NYSE's Polymarket Bet, Gold & Bitcoin Skyrocket, Candace Owens Texts & Wall Street Woos Trump | PBD Podcast | Ep. 662 2:07:14

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Patrick Bet-David, Eric Bolling, Tom Ellsworth, and Brandon Aceto break down the NYSE’s $2 billion Polymarket investment, gold and Bitcoin’s explosive rally, Bari Weiss’s groundbreaking CBS News deal, and how Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Wall Street are all working to court Trump. ------- Ⓜ️ PBD ENTREPRENEUR CIRCLES: https://bit.ly/46U4DTM 👕 THE VT…