Best Simon Marks Reporting Podcasts (2024)

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August 23, 2024 - "American Week": At their Convention in Chicago, Democrats hail Harris 9:30

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA, this time reporting from Chicago where Democrats have nominated Kamala Harris the party's standard bearer in November's election. For LBC's Friday drivetime programme, helmed this week by Ben Kentish. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on demand here afterwards. #news #DNC #Kamala #Harris #T…

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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on the report that Former Democrat Robert F Kennedy Jr. will endorse Donald Trump 3:57

43m ago3:57

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A curve ball has been thrown for Kamala Harris as she's about to accept her presidential nomination. US media is reporting the independent, and former Democrat, Robert F Kennedy Junior is planning to pull out of the race and endorse Republication nominee Donald Trump. It coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention, where Harr…

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The Highlight Reel Episode 38: I'm not woke says Simon Barnett 29:34

2h ago29:34

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This week on The Highlight Reel - Simon Barnett and James Daniels discuss the emerging trend of mystery travel: would you book a holiday not knowing where you were going? Simon shows he's a bit sensitive about being called 'woke' when he and James talk about work life balance. The St John Ambulance pay dispute seems to have been going on forever, t…

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Simon Barnett and caller Ginny catch up like an episode of The Waltons 1:17

3h ago1:17

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Turns out Simon Barnett's hometown of Ashburton really is a small town and everyone knows everyone! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Matchday 33 - Andrew Fox, Orange County SC defender and trivia legend 55:16

1d ago55:16

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We talk to Andrew Fox, Orange County Soccer Club defender and legendary trivia figure. We talk about his unconventional journey to the USL, playing non-league in England, college scholarship in Texas, back to the English Football League before back to America. We also talk about his red card for Grimsby Town against Crystal Palace - the first playe…

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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator on the departure of Leon MacDonald from the All Blacks coaching staff 4:37

18m ago4:37

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The rugby world is reeling from Leon MacDonald’s abrupt departure from his role as assistant coach of the All Blacks. NZ Rugby announced the news yesterday, Scott Robertson telling the media that their coaching techniques didn’t quite click. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Ryan Bridge that there’s a couple of schools of thought surrounding the …

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Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson on the newly announced reforms to the Resource Management Act 3:38

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There’s relief over imminent changes to resource management rules on private farmland. The Government has announced a second amendment to the Resource Management Act, which will set new national directions for areas such as infrastructure, energy, and farming. Federated Farmers resource management spokesperson Mark Hooper told Ryan Bridge this chan…

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Vincent McAviney: Europe Correspondent on Andrew Tate's further house arrest following new allegations 2:30

21m ago2:30

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Controversial influencer Andrew Tate's under house arrest following damming new allegations. Tate and his brother are being investigated by Romanian authorities for allegations including sex with a minor and trafficking underage persons. One of the 35 alleged victims is as young as 15 years old. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge th…

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Ryan Bridge: On New Zealand's energy crisis 2:44

5m ago2:44

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Resource and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones has given quite a fiery speech in the House taking aim at the Greens over Labour's oil and gas ban, calling out their opposition to using Kiwi coal. "We can power up New Zealand by using our domestic coal resources. But that party would rather see New Zealanders thrown on the unemployment scrap hea…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 August 2024 34:31

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday the 23rd of August, All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has left the team a week before they head to South Africa - what does it mean for the team? Ruby commentator Tony Johnson talks to Ryan. It's the final day of the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will fo…

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Six and a Song with Jason Paris 13:43

2d ago13:43

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One NZ CEO Jason Paris is one of our most successful business leaders. Previously he’s held senior executive roles in Europe and New Zealand across the technology, media, and retail industries. He’s also a huge Warriors fan, a proud Southlander, and much, much more. Jason Paris joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels for Six and a Song. LISTEN ABOVE…

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Sailing Professor Mark Orams with the nuts and bolts of the 37th America's Cup 5:30

7h ago5:30

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Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton has declared the America's Cup regatta - starting overnight in Barcelona - ready to go. Sailing starts tonight with the final preliminary regatta involving his team, before the Louis Vuitton Cup next week and then the America's Cup proper in October. Mark Orams is a Professor of Sport and Recreation at Auckland Un…

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Nick Bewley: ZB Christchurch Sports Reporter on Leon MacDonald's departure as All Blacks Assistant Coach 6:00

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Shock in the All Blacks camp with Leon MacDonald leaving his role as an assistant coach. New Zealand Rugby announced the move today - saying MacDonald and head coach Scott Robertson have had several weeks of discussions. Robertson has revealed the pair have different coaching views and the combination wasn't working. Nick Bewley told Simon Barnett …

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Matt Cowley: Local Government Business Forum Chair ahead of the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference 3:51

34m ago3:51

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Anticipation is building over Government announcements at the second day of the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington today. It comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ruffled feathers yesterday with an address telling councils to cut back on wasteful spending. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown is expected to speak to the …

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John Harbord: Major Electricity Users' Group Chair on the possibility of using more water from hydro lakes to generate power 3:51

41m ago3:51

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Transpower will today decide whether it'll take the next big step in combatting the current power shortage. Spiking electricity prices have forced Winstone's central North Island pulp and sawmills to propose closing, with more than 200 jobs on the line. Transpower will make a decision on if generators can take more water from the hydro lakes - crea…

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Kelly Seaburg: New Shoots Children's Centre director on the concerns over pre-school children's literacy skills 5:04

27m ago5:04

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There are concerns over the impact of Covid-19 on children's spoken language skills. The Education Review Office research shows more than two-thirds of parents report their child had language difficulties before they started school last year. It found a similar number of teachers blame the lockdown period for its impact. New Shoots Children's Centr…

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Ryan Bridge: Luxon's broadside to local governments should be telling him that he's on the right track 2:01

15m ago2:01

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The reactions overnight to Luxon's broadside to the mayors and the local councils in Wellington yesterday should be telling him that he's pretty much on the right track. He got stuck in overspending on dumb stuff, his words, like convention centres, at the expense of basic stuff like leaky pipes. "I think the building that we're in today is a class…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2024 34:33

2h ago34:33

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 22nd August 2024, Local Council leaders have been told by the Prime Minister to reign in their own spending before asking central government for more money. Local Business Forum Chair Matt Cowley speaks to Ryan about what local economies need. The Education Review Office has found…

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Realationships with Alexander Terblanche 21.08.24 13:18

4h ago13:18

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Alexander Terblanche knows the deal when it comes to relationships. He has qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling, and human sexuality. He runs his own practice On Point Therapy, and is the relationship expert for Compatico. He has a wealth of knowledge and joins Simon Barnett & James Daniels to answer listeners' questions. LISTEN ABOVE See o…

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Should Councils be able to impose a visitor bed tax? 5:15

5h ago5:15

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The Prime Minister is delivering a stern message at the annual Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington: tighten your belt before asking for central government help. Councils are urging the government to give them more ways to fund themselves, and are pointing to a poll suggesting the public supports accommodation and tourism levies. J…

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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the continuing rescue efforts for the sunken superyacht near Sicily 3:11

4m ago3:11

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Rescuers are still racing to find survivors from the sunken superyacht near Sicily. The yacht's Kiwi captain James Catfield has survived, along with Christchurch lawyer Ayla Ronald and her partner. But correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge others are still believed to be trapped in the boat's hull. Among them are Ronald's colleague Christopher …

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Brigitte Morten: Political Commentator on Darleen Tana refusing to resign, the Green Party proposing the Waka Jumping legislation to it's members 2:50

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There could be a battle brewing between Green Party MPs and grass root party members. Independent MP Darleen Tana has written a letter to the Greens which says they will vote with the party, which will mean proportionality stays the same. The Green Party leadership will take the proposition to use the Waka Jumping legislation to the wider party mem…

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David Tripe: Massey University Banking Expert on the Commerce Commission's report into the New Zealand banking sector 3:16

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There's a belief the Government could make part of Kiwibank public-owned. The Commerce Commission's market study shows there's little competition between the big four banks, and they take high profits by international standards. It recommends giving Kiwibank access to more capital to better compete and become a disruptor. Massey University's bankin…

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Ryan Bridge: The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water 1:39

26m ago1:39

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David Seymour, you might have seen him on the news last night or in the Herald yesterday, basically calling Christopher Luxon and the government undemocratic for refusing to support this Treaty Principles Bill passed the first reading when it gets to select committee. This is what he said on the news last night. "Well, I think it is disrespectful a…

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Mystery Travel - It's a thing. 7:57

3h ago7:57

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Detailed itineraries and well-researched destinations used to reign supreme – until now. Gone are the days when travellers would spend hours (or days) planning for a trip to a well-researched city or country, map out restaurants and activities, and print pages-long itineraries with schedules, addresses, and even menu options. Many travellers are no…

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Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2024 34:27

2h ago34:27

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 21st August 2024. How can Kiwibank become a better competitor for the big Aussie Banks? Banking expert David Tripe takes us through the options. AA has found our learner driver licensing system is much more relaxed than Australia's - what improvements can we make to keep young dr…

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Alice Scott, JEA Student Journalist of the Year 44:30

1h ago44:30

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On this episode we’re joined by Alice Scott. Alice is this year’s Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year. Alice was co-editor of The Shield, the student newspaper at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. It was not her first national award. She also won Student Broadcaster of the Year in 2022 from the National Scholastic P…

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What to do about Ambulance funding? 8:39

14h ago8:39

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Paramedics countrywide are taking to the picket line as part of industrial action at Hato Hone St John. More than two and a half thousand officers are staggering withdrawals of labour. St John advises the service will operate at 70 percent capacity. He says anyone with a life-threatening problem should still call 111 for an ambulance. The Executive…

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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the drop in retail crime in the Auckland CBD 3:19

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A coordinated response between the Police and Auckland Council is being credited for a steep drop in retail crime in the CBD. The number of thefts and burglaries has fallen 50% since January last year. Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck says while some haven't seen it yet, there's been a noticeable decrease. She told Ryan Bridge the next st…

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Mark Quin: Ambulance Association Division Chairman on the impact of the St John ambulance labour strike 3:58

10m ago3:58

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Christchurch Hato Hone St John ambulance workers are kicking off a day of nationwide rallies following pay negotiation breakdowns. More than two and a half thousand officers are taking part in staggered four-hour withdrawals of labour until 4am tomorrow. Christchurch staff will march from 8am. Ambulance Association Division Chairman Mark Quin told …

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Simon Marks: FSN Correspondent on what's set to happen at the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris leads in Fox News poll 3:43

4m ago3:43

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US President Joe Biden's expected to dominate the first day of the Democratic National Convention. It starts in Chicago today and is where Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz will accept their presidential and vice presidential nominations. Biden's expected to give an address and make a symbolic handover to Harris. F…

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Ryan Bridge: Are we being too safe with our comedy? 2:20

10m ago2:20

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Ever wondered what the funniest joke in the world is? Well, I can tell you because the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has declared the funniest joke. It's a ship gag, a gag about a ship, as in like a vessel that goes in the ocean. To be honest, it's not that funny and maybe I'm just getting older and mingy about life. I don't know, maybe I don't find th…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2024 33:55

2h ago33:55

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 20th August 2024, it's day one of the Democratic National Convention. We cross live to Chicago to get an insight into what’s going down. Crime numbers are down in our biggest city, but are businesses on the ground actually seeing any difference? Heart of the City's Viv Beck speaks …

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Nick Tuffley: Economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing 3:05

3h ago3:05

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ASB's quarterly report reveals economic pressure and inflation showing signs of easing. We're seeing early signs of a turnaround for the economy... ASB's quarterly forecast shows signs inflation will fall below 3% over the second half of this year and remain well contained beyond 2024. They're also expecting GDP to remain flat-to-down over the rest…

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Ryan Bridge: The problem of labelling in the media 2:22

11m ago2:22

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Outrage at the weekend over the Human Rights Commission. The Chief Human Rights Commissioner has been announced as Dr Steven Rainbow and he was once accused of being transphobic or anti trans. And it's one of those terms that can quickly change the tone or the perception of an article that you're reading. I remember this from the university college…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme 4:37

20m ago4:37

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Details of the government's $1.3 billion dollar road policing investment programme have been revealed. It includes new targets for roadside breath and drug tests. Police are expected to carry out 3.3 million breath tests per year. 65% of those have to be done in high risk areas or during high risk times. $72 million of the funding will be put aside…

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Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2024 34:14

1h ago34:14

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday 19th August 2024. New cash for police, but they have to meet targets for roadside breath and alcohol tests - are the targets achievable? Police Association President Chris Cahill joins Ryan. ASB say economic relief is on the way. Chief Economist Nick Tufley has the latest from their…

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The Highlight Reel Episode 37: What is Simon Barnett's odd cafe coffee habit? 30:38

1h ago30:38

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This week on The Highlight Reel Simon Barnett and James Daniels deal with a difficult question - is it OK to lie to someone suffering Dementia? Australia looks to ban gambling advertising during and an hour either side of sporting fixtures - Si and James debate the issue. Meanwhile here is New Zealand, the pair ask are the Government's moves on mon…

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August 16, 2024 - "American Week": Democrats swoon over Harris, as Trump loses his way 9:34

1h ago9:34

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards. #Election2024 #news #politics #Biden #Harris #TrumpBy Simon Marks Reporting

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Elliott Smith: ZB Rugby Commentator ahead of this weekend's rematch between the All Blacks and Argentina 3:11

3m ago3:11

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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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