Best Annie Russell Podcasts (2024)

Former Department of Defense Chief of Staff Kash Patel joins the show, and Annie discusses the stand we must take right now. Oh and it's date night.By Audacy

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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on the rise in unemployment and the labour shortage 4:06

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Economic pain is being felt in the latest employment numbers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the December quarter. ANZ economist Henry Russell told Mike Hosking that we've come out of a period of intense labour shortages, with migration doing the heavy lifting. He says skill shortages remain and that's why …

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent on the crackdown on pro-Palestine protests in the United States 2:40

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Patience has run out for the authorities cracking down on student protests across the United States. Pro-Palestinian protests at multiple colleges have broken out into violence and property destruction. US correspondent Mitch McCann told Mike Hosking that police were called to clear out students in New York’s Columbia University. He says up to 300 …

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Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on if New Zealand should join Pillar 2 of AUKUS 3:29

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The Government's continuing discussions around potential future cooperation with AUKUS but it's still a long way off. Foreign Minister Winston Peters outlined New Zealand's position to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament last night. He says we should be considering exploring Pillar 2 —the technology leg— but we'd first need to be i…

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Catherine Law: Avonside Girls' High School Principal on NZQA being to blame for the glitches in last year's digital NCEA exams 3:32

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It's been found the blame lies at NZQA’s feet for a number of digital exam assessment glitches. An independent review found last year's issues —which included trouble saving exam work and lagging— was down to a number of safeguards failing. Avonside Girls' High School Principal Catherine Law told Mike Hosking that it wasn't catastrophic from their …

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PR link building vs ‘conventional’ link building 45:49

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Joining David Bain to discuss the merits of PR link building vs ‘conventional’ link building are Alexandra Tachalova from Digital Olympus, Amit Raj from The Links Guy, Eva Cheng from Evolved Search and Nick Rubright from Ranko Media.By Majestic.com

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Catherine Beard: Business NZ Director of Advocacy on how unemployment is impacting the business sector 2:54

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Unemployment is continuing to rise. New figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate was 4.3% in the March quarter, up 0.3 percentage points from 4% in the December quarter. The unemployment rate has been steadily rising since reaching a record low of 3.2% in the December 2021 quarter. Business NZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard told Mike …

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Grand Theft Auto (Hour 3) 36:29

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The third hour of the show starts with Ryan being a little too eager and this leads to the crew discovering Brad has a hidden talent. Then the cast share their personal stories of being robbed. The hour closes with the YouTube Live Chat Poll results that ask which party is the coolest.By Audacy

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Have you Ever Been Robbed? 17:20

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Annie, Ryan, and Brad share their personal stories about being robbed. Did you know Annie was carjacked?By Audacy

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The Protesters Hate America (Hour 2) 38:40

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Jim Carafano breaks down the situation in the Middle East and explains why protesters are wrong in their claims of genocide. Then Will Chamberlain joins the show and shares the latest on the Trump hush money trial. The Hour closes out with a discussion on what seems to be a shift back towards Christianity.…

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The Campus Protests aren't Protests, They are Something More Nefarious 18:08

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These are not antiwar protesters. They are professionals.By Audacy

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The Point of a Fair Trial is to Protect the Defendant | Will Chamberlain 12:04

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The Article 3 Project's Will Chamberlain joins the show to discuss the latest news out of the Trump hush money trial. Is Donald Trump getting equal treatment under the law?By Audacy

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Police response to the fatal sword attack in London 3:00

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Questions are arising around the Police response to a fatal sword attack in London. A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was killed in the incident near the suburb of Hainault. Four other people were injured including two officers. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that the Police's response time will likely be lo…

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Vince Cocurullo: Whangārei Mayor on the slip, closure, and subsequent delays in the Brynderwyns 3:13

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It’s unfortunate but hardly surprising. Around 10km of highway through Northland's Brynderwyn Hills has been closed since February for repair work. It had been due to reopen in a couple of weeks, but a slip has put paid to that. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo told Mike Hosking that delays had to be expected. He says around 40-thousand cubic metres…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Political Editor on MPs being granted a pay rise 4:05

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It's looking like an MP pay rise is going ahead this time around. The Remuneration Authority's set to increase salaries 2.8% backdated to October, followed by further increases out to 2026. Ministers inside Cabinet will take home just over $304k a year and those outside Cabinet, nearly $257k. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls told Mike Hoski…

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Jim Carafano: They're chanting, "Death to America." 13:31

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Carafano explains how these are not civil rights protests, they are well funded, well organized political movements.By Audacy

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Wiggins America: Important Food News 10:59

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What's the hottest chicken wing you've ever eaten? Was it all white meat? Do you even care?By Audacy

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Hour 1: The Protesters are Not Anti-War 49:31

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Annie analyzes the true intent of campus protests. Plus, Drew Barrymore thinks we need a 'MOMala' Harris.By Audacy

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Wiggins America: The Monday Roundup 7:04

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Everything you could possibly need to know from the weekend.By Audacy

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Will Scharf and Presidential Immunity before the Supreme Court 15:47

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Trump Attorney Will Scharf explains presidential immunity and the latest from the Supreme Court.By Audacy

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the financial boost received by Queensland domestic, family, and sexual violence support groups 2:19

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Queensland’s abuse support services are receiving a financial boost. The state government has announced an additional $36 million in funding that will go to frontline domestic, family, and sexual violence support services over the next 12 months. Premier Steven Miles said the figure was an increase of 20% of the current funding, calling on the fede…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on household spending rising by 6.2% 4:44

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Household spending seems to be rising faster than inflation. Data from Stats NZ showed that it rose an average of 6.2% in the year to March, reflecting the average person’s overall costs across the board. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking that part of the big difference between inflation sitting at 4% and this figure is t…

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Hour 3: The many jokes of Joe Biden 38:00

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An analysis of comedy, from the right and from the left.By Audacy

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Do you think you know Trump's VP pick? 6:38

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The results of the youtube poll of the day.By Audacy

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Hour 2: The Sham that is the Body Positivity Movement 50:22

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The pendulum has shifted to the extreme once again.By Audacy

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Seinfeld Says the Extreme Left is Killing Comedy 12:42

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The judgement isn't coming from the right, it's coming from the left.By Audacy

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Graeme Jarvis: Medicines NZ CEO on the impact of the $1.7 billion funding boost for Pharmac 4:19

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Pharmac's record funding-boost will fill a fiscal hole to ensure it can keep funding the treatments currently on offer. The drug-buying agency is being promised an additional $1.7 billion over four years in the upcoming Budget. Medicines NZ Chief Executive, Graeme Jarvis told Mike Hosking that without it, some patients would have lost out on medici…

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Steve Moore - The Real Trump 14:28

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Distinguished Fellow in Economics at Heritage Steve Moore explains some of Trump's strengths that get overlooked.By Audacy

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Hour 1: Who's that Veep? 39:33

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Ron Desantis and Donald Trump are talking again. What does it mean?By Audacy

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Chris Wakeman: Christchurch colorectal surgeon on surgery wait list targets estimated to have $723 million price tag 4:17

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The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget. An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery wait list targets are estimated to have a $723 million price tag, over two years. Christchurch colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman tells Mike Hosking the biggest hurdle is the lack of people and fa…

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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on British troops aid operation in Gaza and the uprooting of thousands of apple trees by UK's largest cider maker 3:04

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British troops could be deployed on the ground in Gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. The US has said no American forces would go ashore from a floating pontoon – a “third party” will drive trucks along a causeway onto the beach. Britain has been closely involved in planning the sea-bourne aid operation. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey te…

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Elliott Smith: High quality Super Rugby, Scott McLaughlin in pole position, LIV Golf Adelaide 4:18

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Super Rugby fans saw some high quality action over the weekend. The Blues v Reds clash was decided dramatically after the siren and the Hurricanes had their unbeaten streak ended, being smothered into submission by the Brumbies. Meanwhile, Scott McLaughlin took pole position for Monday morning’s IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama. And, crowds are flocki…

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Mark Revill-Johnson: President of the New Zealand Institute of Driving Educators on fee removal of driving test re-sits resulting in more no-shows 4:15

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Professional driving instructors are suffering an unexpected consequence of last year’s change to free re-sits for driving tests. Since fees for re-sitting practical driving tests were scrapped in October, delays to licence booking times have grown as a result of a surge in demand. There were 2000 booked no-shows last month alone through VTNZ. Pres…

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Hour 3: News Alert - Young Children Require Lots of Patience 40:39

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In hour 3 of The Annie Frey Show, Colin and Mike face off in X's & O's. Annie later shares the results of today's YouTube Live Chat Poll Results where they ask if it is acceptable to toss seed or nut shells out of the car window.By Audacy

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YouTube Live Chat Results 1:19

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Listen to this clip from The Annie Frey Show where Annie shares the results of today's YouTube Live Chat Poll Results where they ask if it is acceptable to toss seed or nut shells out of the car window.By Audacy

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X's & O's: Colin vs Mike 9:00

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Listen to this clip from The Annie Frey Show where Colin and Mike face off in X's & O's.By Audacy

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Hour 2: The Beginning of the Annie Frey Show 40:19

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In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie and the crew discuss today's YouTube Live Chat Poll question which asks if it is acceptable to toss seed or nut shells out of the car window? Why is this today's question? Annie explains. They then play, "Ask Me Anything".By Audacy

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Ask Me Anything 9:57

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Listen to this clip from The Annie Frey Show where Annie and the crew play, "Ask Me Anything".By Audacy

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Is It Acceptable to Toss Seed or Nut Shells Out of the Car Window? 9:59

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Listen to this clip from The Annie Frey Show where Annie and the crew discuss today's YouTube Live Chat Poll question which asks if it is acceptable to toss seed or nut shells out of the car window? Why is this today's question? Annie explains.By Audacy

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Hour 1: The Qualified Immunity that Comes with Being President 42:06

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In hour 1 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie discusses Donald Trump's Immunity trial and what is to come for the Former President. They are then joined by Comedian Tom Shillue, a Panelist on "Gutfield!", and the Host of "How To Be Tom Shillue". He discusses his career path as a comedian, finding the line in today's day and age of comedy, and his upcomin…

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