Best Steve Morton Podcasts (2025)

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on a suspect being arrested in connection with arson attacks on properties belonging to Keir Starmer 3:48

6m ago3:48

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A 21-year-old man has been arrested over a series of arson attacks after a fire at a house owned by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Police arrested the suspect in the early hours of Tuesday. He remains in custody. UK correspondent Enda Brady says reports reveal there were three similar fire-related incidents over a four days last week. LISTEN ABOV…

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policy 2:42

2h ago2:42

2:42

Carpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped producing synthetic carpets in 2020 in favour of a wool-only policy, will restart production of synthetic carpets at its Auckland facility in the next financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacke…

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The Huddle: Do the green bins need to go? 9:14

14m ago9:14

9:14

Tonight on The Huddle, CTU economist Craig Renney and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Why has the CTU been excluded from the Budget lock-up? The green bins debate- do they need to go? Simeon Brown suggested Aucklanders could shave 2 percent off their rates bills if they…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Nicola Willis revealing the Government will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028 3:49

2h ago3:49

3:49

The Finance Minister has revealed the Government will will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028 - five years earlier than initially planned. In the first year, $32 million will be withdrawn - but from 2031, withdrawals are expected annually. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains why this is happening. LISTEN ABOVE See omny…

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Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the IRD cracking down on overseas student loan borrowers 3:50

14m ago3:50

3:50

Inland Revenue has collected more than $207 million in repayments since July last year from student loan borrowers living overseas in the past 9 months. This is a 43 percent increase on the same period from the previous year. Currently, 71 percent of overseas student loan borrowers are in default - and together, they owe about $2.3 billion in loans…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2025 1:40:47

1h ago1:40:47

1:40:47

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 13 May 2025, even more details have come to light about the kind of pornographic material that Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming allegedly had on his work device. NZ Herald investigative reporter Jared Savage tells Heather the details. Auckland Council's Justine Haves de…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to get serious about ensuring people pay back their student loans 2:42

7h ago2:42

2:42

Why has it taken us so long to get serious about forcing people to pay back their student loans? Last month, IRD had someone arrested at the border. They have now paid back their loan. Isn't that amazing? They had been chased and chased and chased and chased - and you know that they had, because the IRD only arrest you at the border as an absolute …

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Judith Collins: Public Service Minister on her new bill set to cut diversity requirements for the sector 4:49

2h ago4:49

4:49

The Public Service Minister has confirmed she's committed to cutting public service diversity requirements. Minister Judith Collins is looking to bring a draft bill to Cabinet in July, to remove diversity requirements when hiring chief executives. It would also remove their responsibilities to promote diversity. Collins says these requirements are …

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Ken Turner: Waitākere Ward Councillor apologises for voting for joint-management approach for the Waitākere Ranges 4:33

3h ago4:33

4:33

An Auckland Councillor is apologising for voting to progress a joint-management approach for the Waitākere Ranges. The proposal allows Te Kawerau a Maki to be represented on the joint iwi, Crown and Council board. Waitākere Ward Councillor Ken Turner says he doesn't support it - but voted for it so it would go to public consultation. He says he was…

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Heidi Morton: WellingtonNZ Chief Operating Officer on Wrexham FC facing off against the Wellington Phoenix 3:07

16m ago3:07

3:07

A Hollywood-backed football club is coming to play in Wellington. Welsh side Wrexham AFC's taking on Wellington Phoenix FC at Sky Stadium in July - one of three Australasian matches set to take place. It's owned by movie stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. WellingtonNZ's Heidi Morton says she expects the game will sell out. "Not only because th…

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James Ross: Taxpayers' Union spokesperson voices disapproval with the Government's plan to invest more into the Elevate fund 2:34

7h ago2:34

2:34

There's belief that injecting taxpayer dollars into venture capital comes with high risks. The Government's putting $100 million into the Elevate fund - which supports small business start-ups. It's diverting $61 million from its yearly Super Fund contribution, topped up with $39 million from the Budget. The Taxpayers Union's James Ross says commer…

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Jared Savage: NZ Herald investigative reporter on the potential consequences Jevon McSkimming could face 3:17

2h ago3:17

3:17

Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming could face charges if pornography allegedly found on his work computer is deemed objectionable. He'd been suspended on full pay since December during a separate criminal investigation, during which it's understood porn was allegedly discovered on a device. McSkimming has now resigned. NZ Herald investigat…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on National accusing Labour of lying about Government pay equity changes 6:00

3m ago6:00

6:00

Chris Luxon says Labour is spreading lies about Government pay equity changes. Legislation rushed through under urgency last week cancels ongoing claims of gender-inequity in pay - and raised the bar for applying. Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke on social media saying the Prime Minister's taking money out of women's pay packets. Newstalk ZB p…

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Sussan Ley becoming the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party 5:52

6h ago5:52

5:52

Sussan Ley has been appointed the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party - making her the first woman to take on the role. She beat out rival Angus Taylor 29 votes to 25 in a tight contest. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says she's got decades of political experience to her name, but certain sections of the voting bloc might not be too enthu…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on James Fisher-Harris and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returning to the Warriors 4:50

7h ago4:50

4:50

A pair of key Warriors are in line to return for Saturday's NRL clash against the Dolphins in Brisbane. Co-captain James Fisher-Harris is set to come back from a pectoral injury, while Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's recovered from a hamstring issue. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Justine Haves: Auckland Council Waste Solutions general manager on the benefits of the green food scrap bins 4:55

4h ago4:55

4:55

Auckland won't be scrapping its green food scrap bins any time soon. Whanganui District Council is dropping its kerbside service to save a 1.5 percent rate increase. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown believes Auckland could do the same. It costs much more to offset carbon with food waste bins - than the carbon credits system. Auckland Council …

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Full Show - May 12th, 2025 2:20:23

2h ago2:20:23

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Monday's full show - May 12th, 2025

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Hour 1 - How important was the O's series win to the team's psyche? 36:22

3h ago36:22

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Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from the opening hour of Monday's BBMS to discuss the Orioles' series win over the Angels, just their second of the 2025 season. For a team that's trying to bounce back from an awful start, how important was this weekend to the team's psyche?

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Hour 2 - Are you surprised to hear the Cowboys inquired about Bateman? 36:09

3h ago36:09

36:09

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from the second hour of Monday's BBMS to share their reactions on Rashod Bateman and the Cowboys' previous desire to trade for him. If Bateman didn't play so well last year, do you think the Ravens would have shipped him off?

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Hour 3 - What is Derek Carr's NFL legacy? 32:24

44m ago32:24

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Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from the third hour of Monday's BBMS to debate how time will treat Derek Carr's NFL legacy. Should we place him in the "Hall of Very Good"? Or is he not even in that pantheon?

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Hour 4 – Are the Ravens a team to beat in 2025? 35:26

1h ago35:26

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Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from the final hour of Monday's BBMS to debate the Ravens' current position among the NFL's contenders heading into 2025. Do you think they're in a better or worse position to win a Super Bowl this year compared to 2023 and 2024?

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Ryan Ripken on what the Orioles may do with Charlie Morton moving forward 10:44

1h ago10:44

10:44

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with The Fan's Ryan Ripken. The Birds will have some guys coming off of the injured list soon, meaning they'll have to make a roster move or two. Does that mean the end of the Charlie Morton experiment?

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What will it take for the O's to start stacking series wins? 8:09

1h ago8:09

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Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to discuss the Orioles first series win in a month and then debate what it will take for them to start stacking those series wins. Did this past weekend provide the Birds with a blueprint for success?

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Mike Bordick on Adley Rutschman's struggles in 2024 and 2025 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with Mike Bordick. Adley Rutschman's recent struggles are starting to turn heads around the baseball world. What will it take to get the former number 1 pick back to the player he was in 2023 and the beginning of 2024?

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Who is the DFA candidate when Kittredge joins the Os? 10:28

1h ago10:28

10:28

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to debate which current Oriole will be DFA'd when Andrew Kittredge joins the team. Is it time to say goodbye to Charlie Morton or Cionel Perez?

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Are you optimistic about the O's starting rotation? 6:15

1h ago6:15

6:15

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to discuss the turnaround in the O's starting pitching over the last 10 days. The trio of Eflin, Sugano, and Kremer have all pitched well recently. Can they be the anchor for a staff that's desperate for some consistency?

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Could Bud Black's firing give us some insight on Brandon Hyde's future? 7:15

2h ago7:15

7:15

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to discuss Bud Black's dismissal in Colorado after a 6-33 start to the season. Many are saying Hyde will be the next skipper to get the ax, but would things for the O's have to get to a historically bad level for a managerial change to happen?

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Zelenskyy challenging Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks 5:20

20h ago5:20

5:20

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday to discuss ending the war. This comes after Donald Trump demanded Ukraine agree to Putin's offer of direct talks between the two countries in Turkey. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US and China's trade talks 2:34

1d ago2:34

2:34

The US and China have agreed to slash their reciprocal tariffs by 115 percent for 90 days. Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports at the start of the year - and Beijing responded with a 125 percent levy on some US goods. But this weekend's trade negotiations between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland appear to have gone wel…

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Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on businesses reaching the cut-off point to pay back Covid loans 3:29

24h ago3:29

3:29

Time is running out for businesses who took out a Covid Small Business Cashflow Scheme. It's five years today since Inland Revenue introduced the loans. They were issued to more than 129,000 businesses and totalled $2.4 billion. The IRD says they're now reaching their cut-off point, and default loans not paid in full will be enforced. ABC Business …

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The Huddle: What did we make of Andrea Vance's c-word column? 10:04

20h ago10:04

10:04

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Andrea Vance's piece in the Sunday Star Times calling female Government MPs the c-word and accusing Nicola Willis of 'girl math' has copped some backlash. What did we think when we …

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