Best Powder Keg Podcasts (2024)

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South China Sea powder keg: trio of China-Philippines clashes in 5 days stokes alarm

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Manila has accused Beijing of deliberate intimidation and harassment, stoking fears of a broader crisis erupting in the South China Sea.By Alan Robles

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The Powder Keg of Asia: Unveiling the Future of Taiwan with Dr. Alice Yang 50:05

15d ago50:05

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Join us on The Focus as Dr. Alice Yang dives deep into the volatile dynamics of Taiwan's political landscape, its tense relationship with China, and what the future holds for this strategic island nation. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that uncovers the real stakes and hidden narratives behind one of Asia's most critical geopolitical issues…

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How China became a major policy issue in Philippines’ midterm elections

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Domestic issues tend to top Philippine voters’ concerns, but recent events could make Ferdinand Marcos’ foreign policy a decisive factor.By Richard Heydarian

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India’s rape-murder case sparks calls for more women protection, strong policing

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While reforms to tackle sexual crimes were introduced in recent years, such incidents against women remain prevalent in India.By Amy Sood

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How Sino-Indian cooperation can help Bay of Bengal prosper

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Whether it’s industrialising, fighting tuberculosis or improving child nutrition, the bloc of nations around the Bay of Bengal would benefit from Sino-Indian cooperation.By Winston Mok

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Japan’s police to deploy AI-powered drones in disaster-hit areas to deter looters

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The drones can cover large areas affected by a natural disaster and identify individuals acting suspiciously.By Julian Ryall

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What Modi’s historic Ukraine trip means for India’s peacemaker role, Russia ties

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The Indian prime minister’s visit marks a milestone, but New Delhi’s Moscow links will hamper its ability to influence the conflict.By Maria Siow

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Japan decries Chinese military plane’s ‘totally unacceptable’ airspace incursion

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Monday’s ‘first confirmed’ airspace incursion by China drew a furious response from Tokyo, which called the move a grave security threat.By Agence France-Presse

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To restore consumer confidence, China must save the property sector

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Instead of squandering billions buying unsold properties, Beijing should learn from the US response to the global financial crisis.By Donald Low

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Trainee doctor exodus pushes South Korea’s collapsing healthcare system to the brink

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Disillusioned trainee doctors have abandoned hospitals in their thousands, leaving critical services in shambles and patients turned away.By Park Chan-kyong

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South Korea’s unification plan ignores domestic and regional realities

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Divisions in South Korea and wariness among both its allies and adversaries don’t bode well for Yoon Suk-yeol’s vision for the peninsula.By Gagan Hitkari

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Australia sets record high winter temperature of 41.6 degrees

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Official data shows average temperatures for Australia steadily rising, with climate change fuelling more intense bushfires, floods, drought and heatwaves.By Agence France-Presse

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US ally, Japan, scrambles jets after China aircraft ‘violates’ airspace

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Local media said the incident marked the first incursion by the Chinese military’s aircraft into Japan’s airspace.By Agence France-Presse

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Kuala Lumpur sinkhole rescue draws a blank as blame game erupts in Malaysia

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The victim, a 48-year-old Indian tourist, vanished without a trace on Friday. Hopes of finding her alive are dimming by the hour.By Hadi Azmi

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Japan’s maverick Taro Kono enters race to become next PM, replacing Fumio Kishida

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Taro joins ex-defence minister Shigeru Ishiba, and former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, in the race to replace PM Fumio Kishida.By Agence France-Presse

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Taliban courts Malaysia for trade and investment amid Afghanistan’s economic crisis

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While Malaysia does not formally recognise the Taliban government, officials and businesspeople have visited Afghanistan seeking ties.By Amy Chew

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Pakistan’s Balochistan, home to China-led projects, hit by militant attacks, 60 killed

1d ago

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The attacks targeted police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways, with the Baloch Liberation Army claiming responsibility for the violence.By Reuters

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North Korea tests exploding attack drones, much to Kim Jong-un’s delight

1d ago

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After supervising the test, Kim called for the North’s military to be equipped with the advanced ‘suicide drones’ as soon as possible.By Associated Press

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Philippines ‘will be a target’ in event of nuclear war between China and US, analysts warn

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Analysts warn the Philippines faces becoming collateral damage in a potential nuclear showdown between the US and China-Russia-North Korea.By Jeoffrey Maitem

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Frontlines & Forecasts: Ukraine’s Kursk Gamble 1:04:27

14h ago1:04:27

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Join us on "The Focus" as we dive deep into the Ukrainian Kursk Incursion with Commander of the Royal Danish Navy and YouTuber, Anders Puck Nielsen. This episode provides expert analysis on Russian military tactics and the strategic implications for the region. Captain Nielsen brings his extensive knowledge to discuss the size and scope of Russian …

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Why the Philippines should rethink its South China Sea name-and-shame game

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Manila’s transparency strategy to expose Beijing’s transgressions has paid off, to an extent. But it won’t change China’s behaviour.By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III

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4 injured in Sydney mass stabbing, including police officer

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The latest in a series of Sydney stabbings highlights the city’s troubling trend of stabbings and new knife laws.By Reuters

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Luxon, the bus, the wrecking ball and the poll 42:43

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The prime minister travelled to the Māori King's Koroneihana this week, where he was assailed for government policies that had, according to Tuku Morgan of Tainui, hit tangata whenua with a wrecking ball and thrown them under the bus. Christopher Luxon seized the moment to declare unequivocally that National would not support the Treaty Principles …

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Deception & Sovereignty 1:06:18

6h ago1:06:18

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Join us on The Focus as we delve into the world of deception and skullduggery surrounding the failed Franco-Australian Submarine Deal. Investigative journalist and author Andrew J. Fowler exposes the hidden truths and political manoeuvres that jeopardised Australia's sovereignty and led us to AUKUS. Don't miss this eye-opening episode! Show Notes: …

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Mercury rises in Crown-Māori relations... 32:32

7d ago32:32

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A walkout at the Iwi Leaders' Forum, a call from John Key to turn down the temperature, and protests at parliament. Annabelle Lee-Mather, Ben Thomas and Toby Manhire test the air on the coalition government relationship with iwi Māori as former minister Tracey Martin urges National to back down on its coalition commitment with Act to repeal Section…

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Revolution or Ruin: Evanna Hu on AI’s Unstoppable Impact on Society 55:32

9d ago55:32

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Are We Ready for AI to Surpass Human Intelligence by 2045? Join The Focus Podcast with technologist Evanna Hu as we delve into how AI developments, and AI regulation will impact on our future! Show Notes: Omelas Website – https://www.omelas.io/#1 Evanna’s bio: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/evanna-hu/ Scowcroft Centre for Strategy & Securit…

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The Last Episode 14:21

26d ago14:21

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Thank you so much for listening for all these years. Here are some links if you'd like to follow me moving forward: Subscribe to My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CIAhTIE-mvGDpj3FEDUvw Subscribe to My Email List: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Follow Me On Social Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstapleton/ X - https:/…

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Shining a light on the sorely neglected story: US politics 44:38

22d ago44:38

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With few pundits and certainly no podcasts willing to discuss the American presidential race, Toby, Annabelle and Ben come to the rescue, exchanging some long-distance reckons on the Biden-Trump-Harris melodrama, and whether Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters are right to be pivoting towards the US amid the prospect of a fresh Trump administratio…

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End of Illusions: Preparing for a World of Risk and Rivalry 53:44

21d ago53:44

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Join us on The Focus as we delve into a gripping conversation with Dr. Andrew A. Michta, senior fellow and director of the Scowcroft Strategy Initiative at the Atlantic Council. In this episode, we explore the pivotal moments in history that have shaped our world and discuss the urgent strategic decisions facing the U.S. and its allies today. Andre…

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Live! With special guest Kim Hill, 40 years on from a seismic NZ election 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

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In a special crossover edition of Gone By Lunchtime meets Juggernaut, Toby Manhire, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas take the stage at a packed Hannah Playhouse in Wellington, joined by NZ broadcasting legend Kim Hill. Exactly 40 years after the 1984 election that saw David Lange and Labour derail the Muldoon train and sweep to power, unleashing…

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The Green Darleen fever dream 31:03

2M ago31:03

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Darleen Tana has quit the Green Party following a long-awaited report into her role in allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband’s e-bike business. She disputes the findings and, so far, has ignored pleas by co-leader Chloe Swarbrick to resign from parliament. Which leaves the Greens in a pickle: do they invoke the waka-jumping legislation…

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Blowout in Britain, boilover in France: Henry Cooke on two big elections 47:08

2M ago47:08

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In a special Euro-vote edition of GBL, Henry Cooke joins Toby Manhire to chew over two fascinating results. Exit polls from France suggest the far-right National Rally’s ambitions have been repelled at the onzième hour. What happened, and is Emmanuel Macron vindicated? In the UK, Keir Starmer leads the Labour Party to a landslide victory, and yet i…

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Julian Assange: Andrew J. Fowler 28:13

1M ago28:13

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Get ready for an explosive episode with investigative journalist Andrew J. Fowler as we uncover Julian Assange's path to freedom and his future moves. Show Notes Books by Andrew J. Fowler - Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty, 2024 (New Edition) The Most Dangerous Man in the World: Julian Assange and WikiLeaks Fight for Fr…

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The rust-bucket powder keg that could spark a China-US conflict 36:46

2M ago36:46

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In this GBL special from Manila, Toby Manhire sits down with John Nery of Rappler at the East-West media conference to discuss heightened disputes in the South China Sea and risks of the Philippines getting caught up in a great powers battle, the dynastic nature of politics in the country, and the state of media freedom. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Tory Extinction Level Event 47:32

2M ago47:32

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Join us for an exclusive dive into the July 4, 2024 British election with UK political warhorse Chris Mullin! From insider perspectives to strategic analysis, unlock the secrets of UK politics in our latest podcast episode. Listen now and stay ahead of the electoral game! Show Notes: Books by Chris Mullin – 1982 A Very British Coup 1986, Error of J…

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Is New Zealand a C-list country? 39:27

2M ago39:27

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A ferry grounded, a power pylon upended thanks to missing bolts, the prime minister's plane borked again. Annabelle Lee-Mather, Ben Thomas and Toby Manhire assess sticky-taped, short-term New Zealand and what to do about it. Plus: a bright solution to a messy situation on cancer drug funding and the first ever scrutiny week at parliament. Learn mor…

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Listen Now: episode one of Juggernaut – I Love You, Mr Lange 55:44

2M ago55:44

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We thought you might like a wee taster of our brand new #1 series, Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government, hosted by Toby Manhire. Click here to follow Juggernaut so you get every episode as soon as it's released! 1. I love you, Mr Lange Fuelled by brandy and fury, Sir Rob Muldoon calls a snap election, sparking a 1984 campaign of co…

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Cosmic Conversations: Avi Loeb Discusses UAP Advances and the Galileo Project 58:13

3M ago58:13

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Join us for an electrifying episode as John reunites with Harvard's esteemed Professor Avi Loeb! It's been almost 11 months since their last conversation, and the world of UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) has been buzzing with groundbreaking developments. From a U.S. Congressional Inquiry shaking up the discourse to the dramatic resignation of …

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Disentangling the census data / Te Pāti Māori claims 43:03

3M ago43:03

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Eleven agencies were summoned for a meeting on Friday to discuss “action” to address a series of allegations involving Manurewa marae and Te Pāti Māori, the most serious of which is misuse of census data ahead of the last election, at which TPM’s Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp – then CEO of the marae – defeated Labour’s Peeni Henare by just 42 votes. K…

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Budget day special 24:49

3M ago24:49

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Nicola Willis has delivered tax cuts in her first budget, largely as promised. But has the coalition government managed to square the circle of relieving cost of living pressures while avoiding the quicksand of encouraging inflation? In a special crossover episode of Gone By Lunchtime meets When the Facts Change, Toby Manhire quizzes Bernard Hickey…

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Live! The six-month performance review 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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In this special episode of GBL, recorded before a sell-out audience at the Auckland Writers Festival on May 18, Annabelle Lee-Mather, Ben Thomas and Toby Manhire haul the KPIs out of the cabinet and assess the first six months of the National-led government, the performances of Prime Minister Chris Luxon, Winston Peters and David Seymour, along wit…

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South of the Border: The Immigration Crisis - U.S. Election 2024 53:35

4M ago53:35

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The upcoming U.S. presidential election between incumbent Democrat Joe Biden & presumptive Republican candidate, former president Donald Trump is likely to be a bang-up contest between two very old men. The most pressing touch-button issue they’ll be facing is the number of undocumented arrivals from Mexico and Latin America. Both candidates admit …

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Introducing Behind the Story: If you love a dog, you must also love disposing of its sh*t 20:54

4M ago20:54

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The Spinoff has just launched a brand new series called Behind the Story, where site editor Madeleine Chapman sits down with a staff writer or contributor to gain more insight about a big story on The Spinoff from the week. We thought you might like to check out the first episode, and if you enjoy it please follow it wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Luxon's mojo machine misfires 43:45

4M ago43:45

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Six months in, and it's hardly been a honeymoon. A new poll would put National out of power and sees its leader, Chris Luxon, sliding in popularity. How much is it about policy, how much coalition management, and a how much just the persistent grey economic clouds. Toby Manhire, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas gather to stick their fingers in t…

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What You DON’T Know About the $95 Billion Aid Package 54:34

4M ago54:34

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Aukus ruckus: the scrap over NZ independence in foreign policy 43:49

4M ago43:49

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Winston Peters and Helen Clark are at loggerheads over New Zealand inching towards "pillar two" status in a pact geared against China. Is cross-party unity on our foreign policy status splintering, and what does "pillar two" really mean? Plus: public sector cuts are suddenly becoming very real. What are the implications for the public services and …

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War, Inflation, High Interest Rates...It's all bad for you 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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A conversation with Grant Robertson at the cricket 34:42

5M ago34:42

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In this special edition of GBL, the former finance minister and soon-to-be vice-chancellor at the University of Otago chats with Toby Manhire from the nosebleeds at the Basin Reserve. On the agenda: tax reforms lost, the Covid legacy, the lure of Dunedin, and which White Fern Robertson most identifies with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Massive Debt, Border Threats and the Changing World Order 45:35

5M ago45:35

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It's Time For You To Start A Business - But not for the reasons you think 38:02

5M ago38:02

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Today I want to approach the subject of entrepreneurship but from an angle that you probably haven’t considered. It’s not just about making more money or sharpening your skills. There’s a more important reason you should be building a business in 2024. Get my Daily Letter: https://jasonstapleton.com/em/ Ready to start your business? - https://go.ja…

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