Best Christopher Hawk Podcasts (2025)

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Unmasking Bias: How Our Healthcare System Perpetuates Inequity 53:10

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Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew, legal scholar, author, and Dean of The George Washington University Law School, delivers a compelling examination of how bias, both implicit and structural, continues to shape health outcomes in America. Drawing on decades of work at the intersection of civil rights and healthcare, she explains how inequities in housing, e…

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Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2025 1:28:39

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Listen to the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday 1 September. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast 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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Mike's Minute: The Reserve Bank mess is finally at an end 2:05

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Rhetorical question - why do you think Neil Quigley quit on a Friday night? The key is, he would have been booted if he didn’t walk. So it sort of ends a shambolic and shameful period for what should be one of our most esteemed institutions. Between Orr and Quigley (mainly Orr) they have made a joke of the Reserve Bank. What should have happened is…

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Commentary Box: Andrew Saville and Jason Pine join to discuss the Warriors, the Springboks and surfing 11:03

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Jason Pine and Andrew Saville join Mike Hosking this morning to discuss the weekend's sports. On the table today: How are the Warriors shaping up for the playoffs, and do they have a chance at success? The Springboks have arrived in Auckland ahead of next week's game against the All Blacks. And new technology graces the world of surfing, thanks to …

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Trump is running out of victories, and trading partners 4:39

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A recent decision by the US Court of Appeal has ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal. The court has said it will leave the tariffs in effect for the next few weeks, giving time for Trump to appeal the decision. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that although the President has been given the chance to appeal, his team are likely shaken by t…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the Reserve bank's reputation following Quigley's resignation 10:30

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Christopher Luxon doesn't think the Reserve Bank's reputation has suffered any long-term damage. Neil Quigley resigned as chair of the central bank on Friday night, after Nicola Willis raised concerns over its handling of Adrian Orr's resignation earlier this year. Willis has revealed to Newstalk ZB, she would have asked Quigley to resign, if he ha…

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Ceedee Doyle: Board game convention organiser on resurgence in board game popularity 2:29

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Board games have rolled past go, and seen a massive resurgence in popularity in the past decade. The global market has an estimated value of more than 31-billion dollars, and is expected to grow a further five billion by 2029. New Zealand's largest board game convention, WellyCon has just been held. Convention organiser Ceedee Doyle told Mike Hoski…

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James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on government handouts to smaller airlines. 3:43

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A game-changer for smaller airlines that don't want to up prices, amid soaring aviation costs. The Government's offering up to 30-million dollars in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. It's also approved funding for a digital development that will allow regional transport bookings, to be integrated with the platforms of major carriers. Ass…

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Richard Chambers: Police Commissioner on violent crime decrease, targets being met and more police officers in the force 2:45

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The Police Commissioner's putting a focus on the basics down as a key contributor to a fall in violent crime. The New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey reveals most violent crimes have been dropping in the past two years, while sexual assault cases increased. There's been a 113 percent increase in Police beat patrols over the last year. Richard Cham…

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Bernie Smith: Social housing commentator says people are misusing the housing system 3:36

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Emergency housing may not be being used the way it's intended, with application rejections on the up. Data obtained by our newsroom shows applications have dropped significantly to the end of June, but the number being declined, is rising. Rules introduced last year allow officials to decline grants if they believe a person has caused or contribute…

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Sunday Pick: How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe) | How to Be a Better Human 41:24

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Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keep Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone. She and Chris discuss the emotional toll of modern work culture and the importance of community. They also dive into Sarah’s newest book, From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire, and explore the idea that between …

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Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson (re-release) 20:20

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Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. This episode originally aired in 2006. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow t…

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Mike's Minute: The Govt hasn't followed through on cutting the public sector 2:22

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It is with real enthusiasm that I see the Public Service Commissioner potentially doing what the main Government should have done two years ago. What the Government did two years ago was say they were going to rectify the absurd size of the public service. It had blown out to gargantuan proportions under the Labour Government, who knew no bounds in…

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"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never understand | Salome Agbaroji 6:30

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What happens when a poet talks back to AI? In an electrifying performance, Salome Agbaroji performs her original spoken-word poem, "The Unprompted," weaving a powerful reflection on humanity, technology and what no machine can match. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Interested in lear…

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Mark the Week: Where is the meeting with Putin? 2:20

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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. New Zealand: 7/10 We're the 3rd safest country in the world and about to outgrow Australia. How's that for openers? Horticulture NZ: 7/10 Their plan is to double export returns within 10 years. That’s the sort of attitude that tur…

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Mike's Minute: I think the mood has shifted in NZ 2:06

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I got a sense about something this week and it's not because it's about to be spring, although that will undoubtedly help. I got a sense this week that the tide on the New Zealand story is turning. The ongoing stats, like the size of the infrastructure pipeline, more money this year, more money and projects for years to come, the new visas, and the…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the Minneapolis school shooting 3:57

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Minneapolis' Police Chief says they'll be working to make sure schools are protected following a shooting which killed two children. Eighteen people were also injured when a gunman shot through church windows at Annunciation Catholic School, before turning a gun on himself. The FBI's investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and ha…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Tim's holiday, Mike's negativity, and Sam's injury 10:44

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Tim Wilson is back from his holiday and ready to Wrap the Week alongside Kate Hawkesby and Mike Hosking. They try to get Mike to have a more positive outlook as Tim recaps his travels and tries to fill the boots left behind by Sir John Key. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2025 1:30:36

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 29th of August, we're changing the alcohol laws, making it easier to hold both on and off licenses. Common sense or no real change? Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran is in to talk their results and why we're seeing what we are when Qantas’ numbers are through the roof. Kate Hawkesby and Tim W…

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Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on the number of green loans 4:24

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Kiwis have racked up more than a billion dollars in green loans for energy efficient items like EVs, solar panels, and heat pumps. BNZ, ASB, and ANZ all lend up to $80 thousand on a 1% interest rate over three years. Massey University Banking Expert Claire Matthews says these are small loans, meaning the banks are pumping them out, while not actual…

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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy on the proposed loosening of alcohol laws 3:05

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Alcohol reforms are seen as a step in the right direction by a hospo industry voice. The Government's proposing to allow businesses a right of reply around licensing objections and is allowing wineries and breweries the ability to have both an off and on licence. Hospitality NZ’s Head of Advocacy Sam MacKinnon told Mike Hosking there’s a range of m…

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Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO on the airline's profits falling by $20 million 7:58

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Air Zealand's boss is predicting another challenging year ahead. Our national carrier has seen profits plunge. It's partly due to weak domestic demand and ongoing engine maintenance issues. Chief Executive Greg Foran told Mike Hosking it's also facing unavoidable price hikes for things like landing charges, wages, and engineering materials. He says…

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John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the slowing of China's investment in New Zealand 2:42

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Several factors are behind a flat-lining in investment from China. New research by the New Zealand China Council and NZIER has found Chinese investment grew steadily between 2014 and 2019, but has stalled since then. China now ranks as our 12th largest source of foreign investment. Council Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking there's a number of r…

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Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the plans to re-surface and rebuild areas of Transmission Gully 4:22

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The initial construction of Transmission Gully is being described as a 'dog’s breakfast' as the chipseal and drainage systems prove unable to cope with demand. Newstalk ZB revealed yesterday that NZTA is planning to re-surface and rebuild several kilometres of the road north of Porirua, likely meaning lane closures during the day and full closures …

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Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories | Anshul Tewari 11:11

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As a teenager, social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari didn’t see young voices represented in the conversations that mattered. His solution? A simple blog that has since transformed into Youth Ki Awaaz (Voice of the Youth): India’s largest citizen media platform, where more than 200,000 young people write about underrepresented issues every month. From s…

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Mike's Minute: No smoking gun for the supermarkets either! 2:14

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Nicola Willis was back yesterday for another "guns at dawn" with the supermarkets. She had the results of the RFI, the Request for Information. The main takeaway was we are too tied up in red tape and we need to make it easier to do business. Now we know this of course, because before the RFI she told us this, and she told us she was going to do so…

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Feroz Ali: NZ Fashion Week Owner on the new event in Christchurch 1:36

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New Zealand Fashion Week is headed down south. A bespoke version of the event is headed to Christchurch this Spring, a three-year partnership bringing Fashion Week to the South Island. It’ll be held in November and feature designers from all across the country, but with a focus on Christchurch-based creatives. NZFW Owner Feroz Ali told Mike Hosking…

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Georgia Lines: Kiwi Singer-songwriter on her new EP, move to Nashville 11:30

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One of the country’s talented singer-songwriters is leaving our shores as she looks to crack the big leagues. Georgia Lines has been on the scene since 2019, and a couple of EPs and a debut album later, she’s making the move to Nashville. But not before a few final shows and one more EP - she's celebrating the release of The Guest House with a perf…

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Chris Meehan: Winton Land and Ayrburn Owner on the projected visitor numbers 3:10

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Central Otago hospitality precinct Ayrburn is forecast to be the most popular attraction in the region. Winton Land owns the property near Arrowtown, which already has 10 restaurants and bars, while a screen hub, retirement village, and other amenities are in the works. Owner Chris Meehan told Mike Hosking it was a risk to turn what was an empty pa…

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Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2025 1:30:03

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 28th of August, Nicola Willis has her solution to the supermarket problem. Mike isn't convinced. Mike’s offered the chance to fly to London and research a banking scam, however he’s not sure there is one. Kiwi singer Georgia Lines is in for a song and a chat ahead of the release of her ne…

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Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the fast-track lane for supermarket competition 10:26

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Nicola Willis says she's not bluffing with the idea of potentially breaking up the supermarket duopoly. The Economic Growth Minister has introduced a fast track consenting process for supermarkets encouraging more players into the market. She told Mike Hosking it’s a welcome mat for international players that makes it very clear in law and regulati…

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Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the housing value-to-income ratio reaching its lowest since mid-2019 3:32

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Lower mortgage rates and income growth have helped improve housing affordability. Cotality NZ’s new report finds the national value-to-income ratio reached its lowest point since mid-2019 in the June quarter, at 7.5%. National property values also remain almost 17% below their post-covid peak. Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told …

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Ruth Shinoda: Education Review Office Deputy CEO on professional development for teachers 2:09

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There’s optimism over the future of professional development training for teachers. A new report from the Education Review Office has found half of teachers don't know how to use what they've learned in their classroom. It highlights training as one of the biggest drivers of success. Deputy chief executive Ruth Shinoda told Mike Hosking new develop…

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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the potential action from the Government to diversify the sector 3:41

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Calls for certainty from the supermarket sector as Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis weighs more action. She's introduced fast track consenting to encourage new players into the market. Willis says she's looking carefully at the idea of breaking up the duopoly. Foodstuffs North Island Chief Executive Chris Quin told Mike Hosking the future of …

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Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? | Simona Francese 13:23

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often because of the invasive and sometimes painful process of mammograms. Chemist and professor Simona Francese presents a potentially groundbreaking alternative that could transform how and when we identify thi…

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Mike's Minute: The good and the bad of a 4-year term 2:09

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I would have thought the timing could not be more awkward. If you broadly accept the current narrative that this Government is working awfully hard to get us out of the massive economic hole left to it by the previous Government, and if you accept that the previous Government was one of the worst in living memory, then just imagine where we would b…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump escalating his threats to deploy the National Guard 5:09

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Donald Trump is escalating his threat to deploy the National Guard in Democrat-run cities. He’s doing it under the guise of cracking down on crime, beginning with Washington DC. New York City, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Chicago were among the cities singled out. The US President called Chicago a “mess”, and derided its mayor, Brandon Johnson, as “…

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Pollies: Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen on 4 year terms, gang legislation, burner phones in international relations 11:07

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Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen are back with Mike Hosking to discuss the biggest political stories of the week so far. Should New Zealand swap to four year parliamentary terms? Would Kiwis support the move? They also discuss the Tamaki Makaurau by-election and gangs in the wake of Peeni Henare saying he’d repeal the gang patch ban. LISTEN ABOVE S…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2025 1:30:12

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th of August, we have good economic news: a new Westpac report says our growth is set to outpace Australia over the next few years. Does that stop the brain drain? Erica Stanford has another new visa up for grabs to get entrepreneurs in and spending. Mark Mitchell joins from Queenstown…

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Dr Stephen Grice: CB Port Limited Spokesperson on the pitch for the North South Express ferry link 2:54

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A new pitch has been made for a two-hour ferry link between the North and South Islands. The ‘North South Express’ would see a new port built at Clifford Bay, near Blenheim, through a public-private partnership. The plan proposes a multi-use terminal, with no speed restrictions, and boosted logistics productivity. CB Port Limited Spokesperson Dr St…

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Kate Scott: HortNZ CEO on the roadmap to double farmgate returns by 2035 3:22

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There’s hope the horticulture sector will see a massive boost over the next decade. A roadmap has been unveiled to double farmgate returns by 2035. Actions aimed at increasing value include building consumer understanding, mapping domestic supply chain vulnerabilities, and establishing an online horticulture library. HortNZ Chief Executive Kate Sco…

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Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the predicted economic growth for NZ 4:44

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New Zealand's on track for stronger economic growth but it could take a while to flow through to house prices. Westpac is forecasting New Zealand will outpace Australia's growth over the next few years. But New Zealand will still face a higher unemployment rate and lower wage growth, and the recovery's likely to be felt in some regions much sooner …

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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa 7:57

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The number of people coming in on the Government's new Business Investor Visa could be limited. It'll fast track residency for any foreign investors who put $2 million or more into a Kiwi business. If a business is worth $2 million, the applicant will have to buy it, and they'll have to invest at least a quarter of its total value if it's worth mor…

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Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the new migrant tax rules 4:06

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A view that new migrant tax rules will put us on par with other countries. The Government's proposing a bill to stop migrants being taxed on estimated overseas income and instead, only what they actually earn. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale told Mike Hosking the current settings are a problem for high-value migrants, particularly now we ha…

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Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy 14:40

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Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence. With wit and humor, she lays out the unexpected benefit…