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Heritage Explains

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A podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Experts from America's leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in culture and Congress alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TRUNEWS with Rick Wiles

TruNews: Real News, Uncensored

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TRUNEWS is a daily news and inspiration Godcast, founded by Rick Wiles. Rick Wiles is the father of “citizen reporting.” He pioneered alternative media long before the arrival of blogs and podcasts. TRUNEWS has an extremely loyal audience around the world. The program is 100% listener-supported. Guests include members of the US Congress, members of the European Parliament, members of the British Parliament, scientists, astronauts, climatologists, billionaires, investors, top-selling authors, ...
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A podcast for Intermediate to Advanced English Learners. Thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and we aim to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science. Learn new vocabulary, listen to native level English, and test your comprehension! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support
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Welcome to UK News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to stay updated on the latest news from the UK, covering politics, culture, business, and more. Whether you're a UK resident, an expat, or simply interested in British affairs, UK News Daily is your reliable source. Tune in every day to be well-informed and to stay ...
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Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox hosts conversations with leading policymakers, journalists and Chatham House experts to provide insight into the latest international political issues. Independent Thinking gives listeners the opportunity to engage with the high level conversations hosted by Chatham House.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-de-souza/subscribe Welcome to The A Level Politics Show, your one-stop shop for revision. We focus on UK politics and US politics, and also look at political ideologies, including liberalism, socialism, conservatism and feminism. While this show is geared towards A Level Politics students, it will also appeal to anyone who is interested in current affairs. Enjoy! Oh, and if you do, try subscribing to The A Level Politics ...
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IFS Zooms In: The Economy

Institute for Fiscal Studies

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Go beyond the 24-hour news cycle and get objective, independent analysis from the researchers behind the work. Hosted by Institute for Fiscal Studies Director, Paul Johnson. Every second Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast made by an A level politics teacher and editor of alevelpolitics.com to help students studying the subject. I cover UK and Global routes. Follow me on twitter @patelshop And visit my site https://www.alevelpolitics.com/ Sign up for my weekly news briefing
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Heads Talk

Elaine Pringle Schwitter

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A Fly on the Boardroom Wall. Weekly, in-depth dialogues with Industry Titans and Top Executives. From FTSE/S&P CEOs and Executive CSuites to Leaders of renowned institutions, Heads Talk offers exclusive insights into the pressing topics shaping today's business landscape. As Heads of the World's Biggest Businesses discuss current industry matters, we listen, providing a unique perspective on the pulse of global commerce. Our distinguished guest list includes CSuite Board Executives from Alph ...
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Cooper Talks

Tobias Samuel Cooper

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A series of episodes to help develop an awareness and understanding of major issues in History and Politics across the USA, UK, Europe and global politics and ideologies; everything for the A Level History, Politics, GCSE History and just those with a curiosity and interest.
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Thinking Global

E-International Relations

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If you like discussion of heavy questions in a light-hearted atmosphere with the big names from the world of International Relations, join Kieran O’Meara and the E-International Relations podcast team as we put the burning questions you’ve always wanted to have answered to the academics, practitioners and activists you would want to have answer them.
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Join Duncan, Ciara and the rest of the tutor2u Politics team to discuss and dissect Politics in the news. The A Week is A Long Time in Politics podcast is suitable for every Politics student and teacher, particularly those taking A-Level Politics.
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Welcome to ’Public Affairs in Practice,’ the podcast that delves into the dynamic world of public affairs, communications, and reputation management. Join us as we navigate the complexities of today’s public affairs landscape, offering expert insights, top tips, and thought-provoking interviews with seasoned practitioners. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, the podcast is your go-to resource for unleashing your creative thinking in delivering effective public affair ...
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My name is Dietmar Lenden and I’m originally from South Africa, living in London UK and of German decent. This podcast will deal with topics that interest me, I will be looking at the history of domain names, technology, funko pops and other topics of interest. I have many years of experience in politics, finance, domain names and consulting. All topics are my own and not sponsored by my employer.
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Hello Hackney

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Hackney senior citizens meet every week to discuss problems of social isolation among older people, what we are doing to prevent it, how we can help other people repair the connections they have lost, and create new social relationships. Making podcasts and radio is just one of the many ways we try to do it. These are all field recordings. We don’t use expensive professional equipment or a sound studio. Our resources are minimal, but we do it all ourselves — oldies own the process — since 20 ...
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Policy Works

Reimagining the Economy Project, Harvard Kennedy School, Reimagining the Economy

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Policy Works investigates the myriad moving parts (the institutions, actors, and systems) through which economic development policies are implemented. Policy Works is hosted by the Reimagining the Economy team at Harvard Kennedy School. The Reimagining the Economy project explores local labor market, industrial, and development policies, combined with practitioner insights, to produce multidisciplinary scholarship to reshape narratives about how we achieve inclusive prosperity. It is co-led ...
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2020 Visions

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2020 Visions is a six part series presented by Rys Farthing and K. Biswas charting Britain's future. Episode 1: The Political Future. Guests: Labour’s Jon Cruddas MP; human rights activist Peter Tatchell; ConservativeHome editor Jonathan Isaby, psephologist Professor John Curtice; Dr Madsen Pirie, Director of the free-market Adam Smith Institute; LibDem Voice editor Stephen Tall; David Babbs of campaign organisation 38 Degrees, and the New Statesman’s Laurie Penny. Episode 2: Poverty, inequa ...
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The Things That Made England

David Crowther and Roifield Brown

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An affectionate meandering through the things that make England the way she is – from HP Sauce to the Allottment, Aethelstan to the politics of Queuing. With Luke Baxter, Roifield Brown, David Crowther and Fiona Powell trying to make some sense of it all, though rarely succeeding it might be said. And when you’ve listened, join us on Facebook, vote, and tell us what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manchester is booming. The city has become a UK success story with its tech sector and vibrant cultural scene helping it to grow faster than London. We discuss Manchester's secret and what it can teach struggling rivals, with author and columnist Julia Hobsbawm. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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Today’s podcast (an update to episode 77 following the 2024 general election) focuses on whether party leaders have the most influence on the success of their parties, or whether the media or party unity matter more. Or could it just be that events take their course, regardless of who is in charge? Did you enjoy the podcast / find it useful? Then w…
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Former President Donald Trump future is increasingly pessimistic. Documents released on Thursday reveal the massive debt owed by Mr. Trump. Additionally, Mr. Trump will be sentenced on September 18. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/16/2024 Listen to this FULL show: https://www.trunews.com/video-article/election-interference-donald-trump-facing-…
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This CNN segment where professor Michael Eric Dyson and Congresswoman Nancy Mace clashed kind of sums up everything that's wrong with American politics. I break it down in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, a left-wing TikToker explains why she disowned her friend and refused to be in her wedding, and I react to your comments.…
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Last night, the Comrades Marathon Association held an emotion-charged special general meeting in Pietermaritzburg to address widespread concerns among runners. Green number holder Rory Steyn invested R8 000 to attend in person. He reports on what went down at the three-and-a-half-hour SGM with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…
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Will the All Blacks redeem themselves after last week’s loss? This Saturday they’ll be facing Argentina in a rematch at Eden Park, a week on from losing to 30-38 in Wellington. Scott Robertson has made some major changes to the Kiwi side, including the return of former captain Sam Cane. Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge t…
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501s will be the hot button topic in Christopher Luxon's meeting in Canberra today with the Australian Prime Minister. Anthony Albanese's government has pulled a recent u-turn on the common-sense approach he'd agreed to with former Prime Minister Jacinda Arden in 2022. Australia is no longer considering a person's ties to the country before deporti…
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A disturbing new report reveals thousands of irreversible gender transition surgeries performed on female minors, including some as young as 12 years old. I break it down in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, Kamala goes full Bernie Sanders and a "woke" TikToker sparks outrage... but there's more to the story.…
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Kim Dotcom could have his fate sealed by early next year. The tech mogul may soon find himself on trial in the US after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed he'd signed his extradition. Former Auckland University Professor of Law Bill Hodge told Ryan Bridge Dotcom's penultimate step is a judicial review, but he can't precisely predict how long…
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There's a reason politicians can't agree on much of anything. Luxon is in Australia at the moment, he's on an infrastructure whistle stop tour. The question - why are we so bad, and the Aussies seemingly so much better at it? There are many reasons like public, private partnerships and user pays. In New South Wales, they've used asset sales to fund…
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It is looking increasingly likely that NATO leaders have launched a major military offensive inside Russia with the ultimate goal of capturing control of Moscow. The Ukrainian military offensive began over a week ago and has captured a significant chunk of Russia territory. Their success is a major humiliation for Vladimir Putin. Rick Wiles, Doc Bu…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 16th of August, Kim Dotcom's extradition order has been signed by the Justice Minister, can he fight it? Former law professor Bill Hodge joins the show to give his thoughts. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is meeting with his Australian counterpart today. Geoffrey Miller talks …
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Editor Alec Hogg and the BizNews team provide context on the biggest stories of the past week. Covered this week are the governance mess in the Joburg Metro; board level corruption called out at the Comrades Marathon Association; why shareholders rejected an opportunistic takeover bid for bankrupt Tongaat Hulett - and the real reason why Warren Buf…
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Today is the day: thousands of students across the UK receive their A-Level results. But as many students celebrate, universities are grappling with mounting financial pressures. We discuss the state of higher education with Edward Peck, Acting Chair of UCAS' Board and Vice-Chancellor at Nottingham Trent University. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yu…
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It’s five years since massive accounting fraud was exposed at Tongaat Hulett, plunging KZN’s largest industrial group into a death spiral. With little incentive to end their regular income stream, fee-earning “super helpers” have been feasting on the company’s carcass, while bankers delude themselves by charging notional interest on debts that will…
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ActionSA President Herman Mashaba is ready to walk away from a deal with the African National Congress (ANC) in the City of Johannesburg if his party does not get the Speaker’s position in the council. This after the ANC has so far failed to make an announcement following Sunday’s handshake deal. “…we are not going to be in a marriage of convenienc…
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(0:10): Stonehenge Mystery Solved: Altar Stone Originates from Scotland, Not Wales, New Research Reveals (2:06): Violent Attacks on Women Surge 50% on UK Railways, Prompting National Emergency and New Safety Campaigns (4:23): Train Drivers' Union Hails 'Fair' Pay Offer, Signals End to 2-Year Rail Strikes (6:13): UK Students Brace for A-Level Result…
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The Kamala swing continues. New polling out today shows Harris is leading slightly or tied in six of the seven swing states. Back in May, Former President Donald Trump was leading in almost all swing states. US Correspondent Mitch McCann told Ryan Bridge it illustrates just how much this race has changed. He says Trump is trying to take back the na…
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There’s a chance your home-reno could keep you from selling your house. A couple in the UK was recently unable to sell their home after installing spray foam insulation. The way the foam is installed and how much ventilation it has could cause damage to roofing timber, particularly in colder climates, and New Zealand installers have to produce a st…
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Questions remain over how blocks of methamphetamine in lolly wrappers made their way to the Auckland City Mission. The mission distributed the Rinda pineapple lollies in food parcels over several weeks. The hand-outs could affect up to 400 people, and at least three people, including a child and teenager, have received medical treatment. Drug Detec…
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Nicola Willis won't be drawn on the Reserve Bank's sudden change of tune on the Official Cash Rate. It's lowered the rate to 5.25% due to further signs of falling inflation. Economist Brad Olsen says the central bank needs to take accountability for radically changing its forecast without a radical change in circumstances. Nicola Willis told Ryan B…
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You've got to ask yourself who's running the show. There's been another example of bureaucracy seemingly undermining the government on its cost cutting plan which, remember, from outset they said wouldn't impact the front line. A Health New Zealand manager has done a PowerPoint to 90 staff about upcoming changes, and they indicated that jobs could …
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World War 3’s eastern European theater has taken an amazing turn in recent days. Ukraine’s army launched a surprise invasion into Russian territory and seized approximately 600 square miles of Russian land. The invasion is a huge embarrassment to Vladimir Putin and the Russian military establishment. Today, Ukraine increased its attacks inside Russ…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 15th of August, the Reserve Bank has cut New Zealand's Official Cash Rate. Ryan gets the thoughts of Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Spray foam insulation - could it installing it incorrectly prevent you from selling your house? Meth has been found in lollies given out by the …
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(0:10): UK Unemployment Falls to 4.2%, Lowest Since February, Defying Analyst Predictions (2:21): £10 Note with Rare Serial Number Fetches £17,000; King Charles III Auctions Raise £1.17 Million for Charity (4:44): Revolutionary MRI Scans Promise Early Heart Failure Detection, Eliminating Need for Invasive Tests (6:58): Major Sodium Cyanide Spill in…
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The reckless spending of money and the waste and corruption is not going to stop because ActionSA is getting into bed with the African National Congress (ANC). That is the warning of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor and former Citizen Editor Martin Williams. “There's absolutely no way ActionSA can put a spoke in that wheel,” he says. In fact, sa…
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The world’s most famous ultra-distance race, KZN’s Comrades Marathon, is hosting an acrimonious battle between runners and the race’s board of directors who are accused of industrial-scale corruption. The catalyst was an allegedly unfair dismissal of admired race manager Ann Ashworth after she exposed blatant skimming by board members of cash meant…
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Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing you a series of briefings looking at key areas of government and analysing how they have performed over recent years, what challenges they face and which solutions are on the table. This week we'll start with the NHS - the UK's biggest public service. We're joined by Ben Zaranko and Max Warner, IFS experts, t…
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Brett Duncan (50), a pioneer for championing offshore share investing for South African retail investors, has passed away. Duncan was a long-time supporter of the BizNews community, having instigated the successful BizNews Share portfolio as a model for Standard Bank Webtrader clients. In this special podcast, BizNews editor Alec Hogg talks to Dunc…
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Over the last few weeks, the UK has seen upheaval in government, rioting, and increased official censorship. UK and EU bureaucrats have made threatening overtures to American citizens and businesses. Nile Gardiner, Director, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom here at the Heritage Foundation,has been watching the political turmoil that is happenin…
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Residents of Mamelodi are on the verge of realising a long-held dream: the creation of a skateboard park near the Mamelodi East Police Station. This project owes much to the dedicated efforts of Poelo Mofolo, founder of the Mamelodi Skate Club. Despite hitting a wall in securing a venue for the skate park, Mofolo found a breakthrough when he reache…
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A thirteen-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to threatening unlawful violence during a protest in the UK. The event took place during a week of unrest over asylum seekers and illegal migrants, and follows two twelve-year-old boys pleading guilty to other offences in a similar riot. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the girl was among a cr…
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The United Kingdom has descended even further into dystopian censorship and is now even targeting people overseas who commit Speech Crimes. YouTuber Sydney Watson joins me on the Brad vs Everyone podcast to break down the insanity. Then, I respond to a woke Washington Post journalist who tried to get the White House to censor Donald Trump and to a …
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It’s an important call today for the Reserve Bank as they decide whether to drop the Official Cash Rate. Bank economists are divided, Westpac, ANZ and Kiwibank anticipate the Reserve Bank to hold the OCR at 5.5%. BNZ is expecting it to go down, as is ASB, who predicts it'll fall by 25-basis points to 5.25% , which would be the first drop since 2020…
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Scientists believe there are great applications for taking gene-editing research outside - under new regulations. The Government's planning to introduce legislation this year to let researchers develop and commercialise gene tech products outside laboratories. Genetics expert Michael Bunce at Australia's Curtin University says under current laws, u…
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New Zealand's tourism recovery has seemingly hit a snag. Overseas visitor arrivals reached 3.2 million in the year to June. That's up 27% from 2023, but still down 17% on pre-pandemic peaks. It comes as visa charges rise and hikes to the International Visitor Levy debated. Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director, Cath O'Brien told Ryan …
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Buying a house is hard, but still worth it. There's new CoreLogic data out this morning, it's a housing affordability report looking at median property values versus median income for households. Let's put all the detail aside for a second and cut to the chase. Basically, the good news for you, houses are worth 7.9% household income – they were wor…
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World War 3’s temperature is climbing rapidly in the Middle East and eastern Europe. The US Department of Defense is rushing military assets to the Middle East to defend Israel from a multi-front attack from Iran, Hezbollah, Yemen, and Iraq. Meanwhile, Russia’s military leadership was stunned by Ukraine’s successful incursion into Russian-held terr…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 14th of August, it's OCR day - will the Reserve Bank cut our official cash rate? Jarden's John Carran joins the show to discuss. NZ's 30-year gene editing ban is set to be lifted, taking GE out of just the lab. Michael Bunce speaks to Ryan about what it means for new products, pr…
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(0:10): Heroic Bystanders Subdue Attacker in Leicester Square Stabbing of Mother and Daughter (1:35): Family Demands Public Inquiry After NHS Failures Lead to Tragic Nottingham Murders (3:45): Bharti Enterprises to Become Largest Shareholder in UK's BT Group with $4 Billion Stake (6:01): UK Government Proposes Doubling Water Service Compensation Af…
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Modern politics is entangled with X, aka Twitter. But in the wake of the UK riots, and Elon Musk's support of right-wing causes, some Labour MPs say they're leaving the site. We ask social media consultant Matt Navarra and Daniella Lebor, from global advisory firm APCO, how the platform has changed, the challenges it poses, and if disgruntled MPs h…
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After falling short in his campaign to become KZN Premier in Election’24, Christopher Pappas returned to the executive mayorship of the uMngeni municipality. He has wasted no time in raising the pressure to reverse some blatant iniquities which have led to an electricity delivery mess in affluent Hilton. Pappas’s quest has significant implications …
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The Australian Government is facing calls to go further with proposed restrictions on gambling ads. It's looking to ban ads during sports broadcasts, during children's programming, and online. But a 60-strong alliance —including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, and prominent figures from across the political spectrum— are ca…
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The AA says the devil will be in the details when it comes to “time of use” charging. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he'll introduce legislation by the end of the year which will see drivers taxed to use some sections of road at certain times. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn says while there are benefits, there are also kinks to be worked out…
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The Government's being accused of failing to learn from past mistakes with its new benefit sanctions scheme. It's announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to reapply more often. People who fail to follow the rules could see half their benefit put on a payment card can that only be spent on essentials. Youth justice consultant Shirley Johnson tol…
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Every government is thinking ahead to when they next need to be re-elected. There's a risk here that the government is taking when it goes for sanctions on beneficiaries, when it goes for tougher requirements and criteria when it comes to social housing, for example, and you're starting to see some kick back already in response to some of these cha…
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It's a waiting game for the construction sector as the economic downturn continues to bite. The latest EBOSS Builder Sentiment Report shows 67% of builders are seeing less demand for their services. 70% feel industry conditions will continue to decline in the next 12 months. Construction Industry Council Executive Director Tommy Honey told Ryan Bri…
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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 13th of August 2024, new requirements and a traffic light sanction system have been introduced for beneficiaries, but what does it mean for our jobless youth? Congestion charging is on the way for our busiest roads. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn talks to Ryan about what it me…
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