Best John Rubio Podcasts (2024)

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Mark the Week: It's been a good week for Jetstar 3:07

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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. The Northland transmission tower: 1/10 If you made it up, they wouldn’t believe you. The ferry: 3/10 A bit more believable given the track record leading up, but it's still no less depressing. The Warriors: 1/10 Almost as bad as t…

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Mike’s Minute: A different perspective on job losses 2:05

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A little something from the perspective file. Although things are dire and dour and straight up and down bad, in some areas they are not as bad as headlines would lead you to believe. The best line of high drama I have read this week was around jobs. "It's like the Hunger Games", it said. Is it? Really? A lot of press has been given to those who ha…

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Fried bread and fitness regimes 11:51

1d ago11:51

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. They talked fitness regimes, tomorrow’s US Presidential debate, and Mike waxed poetic about fried bread. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Kaitlin Dawson: NZ Food Waste Champions Executive Director says food waste is a systemic issue 3:04

1d ago3:04

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More than three billion dollars' worth of household food gets thrown in the bin every year. The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, Dame Juliet Gerrard, has issued the government 27 recommendations, including a reduction target. Executive Director of NZ Food Waste Champions Kaitlin Dawson told Mike Hosking that we need to focus on other ways to…

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Sir John Kirwan: All Blacks legend on his plans for a surf park in Auckland 3:30

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Sir John Kirwan has been given the ‘all clear’ for a $100 million surf park project in Auckland. The artificial surfing pool will make between 600 and a thousand waves per hour, with more than 30 different settings for all skill sets. If further approvals go ahead, construction can begin on the 43-hectare area in Dairy Flat later this year. The All…

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Full Show Podcast: 27 June 2024 1:29:33

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 27th of June, we explored the dropping dairy profits and the reforms the Government is introducing for sentencing. Mike discovered fried bread this morning and couldn't be more interested in it. Huge anticipation for the U.S debate between Trump and Biden so we got the expert analysis. Ge…

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Matt Terrill: Former Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio on the big ticket items in the US Presidential debate 5:31

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump are gearing up for a rematch in the first 2024 US election debate. It's the third faceoff between the President and former President after two heated encounters in 2020. Marco Rubio's former chief of staff Matt Terrill says Biden will have to bring some energy while Trump will have to focus on the policies. He told Mike H…

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Chris Macklin: Law Society Criminal Law Committee Convenor on the Government's changes to sentencing reforms 3:09

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The Government's edging towards becoming more prescriptive with its sentencing reforms. It's introducing changes to lengthen sentences for some crimes including creating a new aggravating factor and limiting sentencing discounts. Law Society Criminal Law Committee Convenor Chris Macklin says it's early days, but it looks like there's still some roo…

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Sue Wilson: Wairoa Business Association Chair on the impact of the storms on the East Coast 2:02

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Heavy rain warnings have lifted for Hawke's Bay as the clean up on the North Island's east coast begins. Roads were closed and people evacuated after heavy rain lashed the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions yesterday. Wairoa District Council says 400 properties have been impacted, more than 100 significantly. Wairoa Business Association Chair Sue Wil…

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Mark Neal: Head of Data Science at Dairy NZ on the drop in profits and rise in expenses for dairy farmers 3:58

1d ago3:58

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It's a tough time for dairy farmers with expenses up and profits down. An industry survey has shown a suite of challenges for dairy producers including a drop in the payout for milk solids and a reduction in herd size. It's caused operating profits to be down 27%. Mark Neal, Head of Data Science at Dairy NZ, told Mike Hosking that it's emblematic o…

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Kate Duckworth: New Zealand Chair of the Intellectual Property Society on the copyright claim made against AI music companies 2:51

3d ago2:51

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AI has gotten two start-ups in hot water. Their use of AI for music creation has resulted in them being sued by three of the world’s largest record labels: Sony, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records. They say that the AI firms are making money from copied songs, and want $150,000 in compensation for each song that has allegedly been copied. Th…

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Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on organisations $9 million financial loss in 2023 4:32

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New Zealand Rugby is on shaky ground. It made a loss of almost $9 million in 2023, the second loss making year in a row after 2022’s loss of $47 million. NZR CEO Mark Robinson said that further work is needed to achieve a sustainable financial model, but he was positive about the organisation’s future. He told Mike Hosking that the way things devel…

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Mike’s Minute: It’s not crack, but a mature coalition instead 2:14

2d ago2:14

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We have our first agree to disagree clause of this new coalition. First point to make - what a mature look it is. New Zealand First has invoked the clause, which is probably not the surprise. The surprise is that in previous coalitions this would be described as a crack. "Coalition cracks forming" was the headline from Newshub. Yet in 2024 if it is…

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Paul Buchanan: Security Intelligence Analyst on the release and guilty plea of Julian Assange 3:58

2d ago3:58

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A security intelligence analyst says the US has got what it needed from Julian Assange. The Wikileaks founder has struck a deal with the US and will soon plead guilty to an espionage charge before being sentenced to time already served. Paul Buchanan told Mike Hosking that Assange has spent the last 14 years in some sort of confinement. He says the…

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Chris Edwards: Former President of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation on the spike in global shipping prices 2:41

2d ago2:41

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There's claims continued Houthi strikes in the Red Sea are to blame for high shipping costs in this country. Another vessel sank last week after being struck, killing three people in the shipping channel and putting strain on the global supply chain. It's caused shipping costs in New Zealand to rise by three times last year's levels. Customs Broker…

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Full Show Podcast: 26 June 2024 1:29:11

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 26th of June, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden joined to discuss the next stage of the Covid Inquiry. The CRL CEO Sean Sweeney is resigning and the job he's done has been described by the CRL as "successful leadership". Mike has other thoughts... Ginny Andersen and Mark Mit…

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Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the invoking of the Agree to Disagree clause, boot camps, and the Covid Inquiry 12:43

2d ago12:43

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The invoking of the Agree to Disagree clause doesn’t indicate a cracking coalition, the Police Minister says. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has invoked the first Coalition Agree to Disagree over the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry. Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that the coalition agreement has that clause so that the things parties do…

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Brooke van Velden: Internal Affairs Minister on the second phase of the Covid Inquiry 4:02

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The Internal Affairs Minister says the second phase to the Covid Inquiry will expand the terms of reference. It's due to start in November and will continue until February 2026. Minister Brooke van Velden says phase one centres mostly on the health response and the Government's communication. But she told Mike Hosking that phase two will focus on f…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the response to Julian Assange's release and guilty plea 4:53

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Supporters and sceptics of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are speaking out at news of his release. The 52-year-old is a few hours away from pleading guilty to a US espionage charge and will be sentenced to time already served. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that there's been condemnation but also celebration from those closest …

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Nigel Bowen: Timaru Mayor says the Government's Māori ward changes make sense 1:59

3d ago1:59

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66% of New Zealand's mayors have signed a letter against the Government's Māori ward changes but one mayor says it's a good thing. A Parliament select committee's recommended the Māori Wards Bill go ahead. It will force councils which established Māori wards since 2021 to hold a referendum in next year's local election on whether they should stay. …

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616 - Bells Hearted IPA Variety Pack 43:53

3d ago43:53

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Rubio grabbed a Bells Hearted IPA Variety Pack from the grocery store, and we're gonna try them! Pairs well with COVID, boys night, and random percentages. Two Hearted IPA Cold Hearted IPA Change Of Heart Experimental Black IPA Hazy Hearted IPA Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Mothra by STRLGHT Additional music licens…

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Rod Liddle: UK Correspondent gives an update on the UK's general election 5:28

4d ago5:28

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Reform may have hit its peak but it’s position in the polls is a cause for concern for the Tories. The party had a surge over the weekend, leaving it ahead of the Conservative Party in the polls, but their lead is “nowhere near enough” to concern Labour, UK Correspondent Rod Liddle said. He told Mike Hosking that it’s enough to ensure the Tories ar…

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Mike's Minute: Ferries, plane and towers - We should learn from this 2:01

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So it seems we have ended up with three stories. But all three stories have the same outworkings - we look like a basket case of a country, but we got there three different ways. First is the plane. That’s on the Government, and indeed various Governments, who failed to take defence expenditure seriously and it's caught them out. Like NATO, member …

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Catherine Beard: Export NZ Advocacy Director on New Zealand exports reaching an all-time high in May 3:10

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Total exports reached an all-time high in May despite a continued downward trend in the Chinese market. Last month's exports were valued at $7.2 billion for the first time. China was the number one market, but beef exports dropped 45% compared to last year. Export NZ advocacy director Catherine Beard told Mike Hosking that she believes Chinese dema…

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Full Show Podcast: 25 June 2024 1:29:10

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 25th of June, we finally got the cancer drugs and what a haul! It’s set to help tens of thousands more people. We could have had an hour with the Prime Minister but in the time we had, we talked cancer drugs, the various infrastructure issues, and whether there is a hiring freeze for front…

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Scott Robertson: All Blacks Coach on his squad announcement and the new era of the All Blacks 11:57

4d ago11:57

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The Scott Robertson All Blacks Era has officially begun. Yesterday saw him announce his first squad, with Scott Barrett taking the captaincy and Ardie Savea and Jodie Barrett filling the role of deputies. Robertson told Mike Hosking that it was good to get on with it as they’ve been tracking the players for a long time, so it felt to goof to finali…

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on Pharmac receiving $604m in funding for new cancer drugs 10:27

4d ago10:27

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's praising himself for finally getting there with the cancer drug funding. The Government's committing $604 million to Pharmac, taken from next year's Budget. It will cover the funding for 54 new medicines, including up to seven of 13 drugs the Government promised last year. The cancer medicines funded would treat c…

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Christine Rankin: Former WINZ CEO says regular check-ins for beneficiaries will be beneficial 2:57

4d ago2:57

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There’s a belief that regular check-ins for beneficiaries will result in more people working. People on Jobseeker are now required to attend the Ministry of Social Development's 'work check in' seminars. The first will be after two weeks of signing on and another after six months. Former WINZ boss Christine Rankin told Mike Hosking that there's a h…

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Vince Cocurullo: Whangarei District Mayor on the consequences of the significant power outage in Northland 4:54

4d ago4:54

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Someone will be paying the price for last week's power outage in Northland. A pylon toppled over on Thursday after too many nuts were removed from the legs, letting it tip over. Transpower says it's an inconceivable and unprecedented situation, and consumers can apply for compensation through their retailer. Whangarei District Mayor Vince Cocurullo…

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Dr Chris Jackson: Medical Oncologist on the approach needed to funding cancer drugs 2:57

4d ago2:57

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An excellent outcome from a terrible process. That's Medical Oncologist Chris Jackson's summation of Pharmac's latest funding boost. The Government's committing $604 million to cover funding for 54 new medicines, including 26 cancer treatments. Jackson says we have to be careful about implementation because dumping 26 cancer medicines into the syst…

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Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent on the state of the Seine ahead of the Paris Olympics 5:08

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The river Seine isn't as clean as officials would've hoped ahead of the Paris Olympics. Many have expressed concerns over the state of the waterway which will also play a major role in the opening ceremony, where teams will float downstream in barges. Europe correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking that there's twice the maximum volume of e-…

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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on Peter Dutton's vow to end nuclear ban 5:26

5d ago5:26

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Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton has vowed to override the nuclear power ban. Dutton made the comments during a federal Liberal party council meeting in Sydney, where he called Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a “fraud” and a “child in a man’s body”. Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “I expect there’ll be some more fire…

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Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on plans to grow NZ operations 3:23

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Jetstar's hoping to bring down fares by expanding its New Zealand operations. It will fly directly against rival Air New Zealand with new flights between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast's Maroochydore, Christchurch and Cairns. An eighth aircraft in New Zealand will help add 240,000 new seats each year. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully told Mike Hosking …

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Andrew Coster: Police Commissioner on increased police presence in the Auckland CBD 3:35

5d ago3:35

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New Community Beat Teams have been announced - 63 additional police staff will be deployed across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. It's alongside Operation Safer Streets, which will see an extra 21 officers redeployed in Auckland's CBD from July - to target anti-social behaviour. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking “We’ve had …

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Richie Barnett: Former Kiwi and league commentator on the Warrior's loss to the Titans 2:56

5d ago2:56

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Saturday’s match is one the Warriors will want to forget. The side was annihilated in NRL's round 16 by the bottom-of-the-table Titans 66-6 in the Gold Coast. They conceded 11 tries to Te Maire Martin's one. Former Kiwi and league commentator Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking “Around 70% of the crowd were Kiwis – basically a home game, but it was aw…

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Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on government's new youth crime plans 1:59

5d ago1:59

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The Children's Minister is hoping the military-style academies will incentivise Judges to sentence youth offenders. The Government's introducing a label for teens aged 14-17 with multiple offences: ‘Young Serious Offender’. It's also looking at establishing a new military style academy - currently in the pilot stage. Minister for Children Karen Chh…

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David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on KiwiRail issues with the Aratere Interislander ferry 4:09

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Maritime NZ and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are investigating the Aratere incident – putting the future of the Cook Strait connection under spotlight. The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground on Friday night - after more than 24 hours it was successfully re-floated on Saturday night. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour t…

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Full Show Podcast: 24 June 2024 1:29:12

5d ago1:29:12

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 24th of June, Associate Finance Minister David Seymour talks our ferries and Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announces more cops on the beat. Our infrastructure is a mess. Ferries, trains, planes, transmission towers. Boy this Government have a lot to try and solve and the tens of bil…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on upcoming presidential debate 4:36

5d ago4:36

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The US election is edging closer – with the first debate between President Joe Biden and rival, Donald Trump, is only one week away. Both will formally become their parties' 2024 candidates – and this will be the first of at least two debates before the 5 November election. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking it's the first time the t…

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Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ Policy Director on New Zealand's aging infrastructure 2:44

5d ago2:44

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The Government's being warned it must invest in New Zealand's ageing infrastructure. It comes after a week of infrastructure woes, with the Defence Force plane breaking down, a toppled power pylon wiping out power to Northland, and the Aratere Interislander ferry running aground on Friday. Infrastructure NZ Policy Director, Michelle McCormick, told…

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Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on global economic softening 5:35

5d ago5:35

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The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has been very low in New Zealand – but it’s finding life in the United States services sector. JMI Wealth Director Andrew Kelleher told Mike Hosking “We’ve had some pretty poor data recently.” Kelleher said “It’s another set of statistics reminiscent of the GFC – that's the space we’re in.” LISTEN ABOVE. See omn…

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Mike's Minute: Our infrastructure is an embarrassment to the country 1:54

5d ago1:54

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Here is the real problem with a ferry running aground. It comes in the same week the plane didn’t work and the same week a transmission tower fell over. It's pathetic. This country is on its knees and it's embarrassing. As we said last week, the upside is it might just be so embarrassing we actually now get around to doing something about it. KiwiR…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the growing tensions between the US and Israel 4:21

8d ago4:21

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United States and Israel relations are further unravelling after the latest move by Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli Prime Minister's released a video where he's attempting to remove the block on a US bomb shipment that was introduced last month. He says during World War II, Churchill told the US "give us the tools and we'll do the job". He's now te…

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Mark the Week: 'C-listers' was the burn of the week 2:43

8d ago2:43

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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. C-listers: 7/10 Burn of the week. I love people who call it like it is. Granny flats: 7/10 A common sense policy and we need more of it. GDP: 8/10 Come on! We beat Australia! Can't you feeeell the growth? Surely this makes us a ro…

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Mike's Minute: The economy is a mess, but will come right 1:50

8d ago1:50

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Think hard before you jump. That was a quote from the Reserve Bank economist Paul Conway in a speech this week, as he tried to explain monetary policy, inflation and our general mess of an economy. The comment was, in part, an answer to a question about whether the approach the bank had taken to the economy was the reason why so many New Zealanders…

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Richard Jackson: Otago University Professor of Peace Studies on the threats of war between Israel and Hezbollah 3:03

8d ago3:03

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Threats of war are firing between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah, sparking fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Israel's military says operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon have been approved. Meanwhile, Hezbollah says it would invade northern Israel should a war break out. Otago University Professor of Peace Studies Richard Jackson t…

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Luke Owen-Smith: Chockstock Festival Co-Founder on the festival and growth of the industry 3:28

8d ago3:28

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Wellington is gearing up for a weekend of indulgence with a huge chocolate festival in town. Chockstock is coming to the Harbourside Function Centre with chocolate tasting sessions starting this evening and wrapping up Sunday afternoon. More than 25 chocolate makers will feature in the exhibition. Co-Founder Luke Owen-Smith told Mike Hosking that t…

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Vern Cotter: Blues Coach ahead of the Super Rugby Final against the Chiefs 2:14

8d ago2:14

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Kingsland is set to be buzzing as the Super Rugby Final kicks off in a sold out Eden Park. The Blues are playing the Chiefs tomorrow from 7pm, taking the home field advantage. Blues Coach Vern Cotter told Mike Hosking that the recovery of Patrick Tuipulotu was a good boost for the team. He said that he’s instrumental in putting everything in place,…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 June 2024 1:29:32

8d ago1:29:32

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of June, Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to the surprise GDP increase and the Blues and Chiefs coaches talk their prep ahead of the final. The Transpower CEO tries, and fails, to explain what happened in Northland and when the power will be restored. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson …

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Music, the Northland power outage, and New Zealand's happiest town 12:45

8d ago12:45

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once more to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed new music, the Northland power outage, and played a family friendly game of ‘which New Zealand city is happiest?’ LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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