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Original BBC documentary storytelling, bringing award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and “unputdownable” audio. New episodes every week from The Documentary, Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio and OS Conversations.
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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus features journalists such as: Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar, Alex Hern, Helen Pidd, Peter Walker, Luke Harding, Andrew Roth, Shaun Walker and Jim Waterson. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a story in the news, c ...
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more
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Ian Hislop and Private Eye magazine venture into the world of audio with Page 94, a brand new podcast hosted by Andrew Hunter Murray. Available from Private Eye at http://www.private-eye.co.uk as well as on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and many other audio platforms.
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The Spectator's flagship podcast featuring discussions and debates on the best features from the week's edition. Presented by Lara Prendergast and William Moore.
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The UK Column is an independent news organisation analysing the information war.
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or ...
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Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
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Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers telling stories beyond the news headlines. Presented by Kate Adie.
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Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Join Matt Chorley as he guides you through what really matters in British politics. Formerly the Red Box podcast, he brings together the best interviews, smartest analysis and funniest panel discussions from his Times Radio show, Politics Without The Boring Bits. Listen live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
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UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to ...
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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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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.
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Small Changes is a podcast series of one-on-one interviews with people who've seen a problem in the world and set out to change it – often in small and unexpected ways
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A podcast dedicated to all things politics, media, civic society and everything in between. We take a look at the issues from the perspective of interesting guests.
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Hear from the widest range of voices in the progressive movement. Every week, host Neal Lawson, speaks with progressive thinkers, writers and politicians from the UK and beyond about current affairs and how to build the Good Society. Visit compassonline.org.uk to learn more about Compass.
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The Explainer is a weekly podcast from The Journal that takes a deeper look at one big news story you need to know about. What's the background? Why is this in the news? Get the facts behind the story from Ireland's biggest news website.
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A weekly companion to PM where the expertise and insights of the BBC Radio 4 audience shape a programme that sees news differently. Presented by Luke Jones.
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From Channel 4 News, an in-depth look at the news stories you need to know about; how the past shapes the present and what might lie ahead for us all. channel4.com/news
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Starting in Australia and now in the UK, Token is a podcast about marginalised identities. But it's fun - we promise. We talk about race, gender, sexuality, culture, politics and whatever else makes you feel like a token in today's world. The only constants are fun, frank discussion and the freedom to politely ask awkward questions
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Hi. I’m Paul Adamson, the founder and editor of E!Sharp, an online magazine about the European Union and its place in the world. These podcasts are me “in conversation with” personalities that I think have interesting things to say and who may not be known to wider audiences. The conversations are deliberately informal and are designed to be illuminating as well as, hopefully, entertaining.
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Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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The Slow Newscast from Tortoise takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From the war in Ukraine, the downfall of Boris Johnson, to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations. From a startup newsroom with a different approach to journalism. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise ...
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The brightest minds discussing the ideas that matter most in politics, society and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending refugees to Rwanda; award winning comedian Mark Steel takes an exasperated and frankly baffled look at the state of the UK and the rest of the world. Joined by comedian (and son) 26-year-old Elliot Steel for the 'youth's' perspective, and a special guest each week, with occasional contributions from the likes of a deceased cricketer and a woman who's overheard in a caf ...
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Welcome to the IEA Podcast. The Institute of Economic Affairs is the UK’s original free market think tank, founded in 1955. Our mission is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. Given the current economic challenges facing Britain and the wider global environment, it is more vital than ever that we promote the intellectual case for a free economy, low taxes, freedom in ...
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From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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With millions of monthly views on YouTube: Neil McCoy-Ward finally arrives to your favourite podcasting software. Now you can listen to Neil talk Finance, Global Economics & Current Affairs wherever you are...
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
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Don't risk not knowing what's going around New Zealand and the world - catch up with interviews from Early Edition on Newstalk ZB.
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Summer-ized Sessions is a renowned event brand in London, which has been running hedonistic house music events for six consecutive years. From humble beginnings as a mix-CD, through weekly radio, to its current incarnation as one of the freshest, most decadent club nights in town, this is a brand that attracts some of the biggest names in Underground House, Tech-house, and Techno. Coming off the back of their first tour in 2019 - landing at premier spots across the UK such as Mint Warehouse ...
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The Big Story will feature longer and well-rounded discussions with experts across science, culture, technology, politics, and more. Tune in on your preferred podcast platform! Millions of listeners seek ...
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Jamie MacDonald, the comedian you might know better as That Funny Blind Guy, found out that during lockdown the devil does not, it turns out, make work for idle hands; he makes pies and pints. In the first eight weeks of the coronavirus crisis lockdown in the UK, Jamie ate and drank heartily and put on 10 kilograms. His mental health might have suffered too, but he was too drunk to notice. Deciding enough was enough, he enlisted the help of Fran and John of FSR Personal Training to get back ...
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UK Column News Podcast 18th March 2024
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Brian Gerrish, Alex Thomson and Mark Anderson with today's UK Column News.Sources: www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-18th-march-2024Support Independent Journalism from the UK Column: https://support.ukcolumn.org/By UK Column
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Matt Chorley sits down with MPs leaving Parliament at the next election to find out about their highs and lows, their best and worst bosses, and the lessons they've learned from politics. This week, Conservative MP William Wragg tells Matt what it's like being a serial backbench troublemaker, how government whips behave like the mafia, and why he c…
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How the free-market can increase social mobility in the UK
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Join Dr. Kristian Niemietz and guest Vincent Geloso, Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University, for a deep dive into the relationship between economic freedom, social mobility, and the UK welfare state. Gain insights into absolute and relative mobility, economic growth's impact, and the role of cultural attitudes and policies. Dis…
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Terminally ill Victoria Square apartment owner pleads with Stormont for help
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Stephen gets an exclusive interview.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Steve Harley Dies at 73, Kate Middleton Returns Post-Surgery, M25 Bridge Demolition Success, Harper Backs Sunak, and more...
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(0:10): Rock Icon Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel Fame Dies at 73 (2:05): Kate Middleton's Anticipated Return to Royal Duties Post-Surgery (3:56): M25 Reopens Early: Successful Bridge Demolition and Gantry Work Beat Traffic Fears (6:21): Harper Backs Sunak Amid Tory Revolt and Leadership Turmoil (8:24): Russian Bombers Eye UK Targets: Potential Airst…
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Citizens’ assemblies represent an alternative way of doing politics: a randomly selected group of citizens are convened to reason collectively, to consider evidence and to have discussions which should arrive at complex, nuanced decisions for the long term. As such, they’ve been called ‘democracy under good conditions’. They have been credited with…
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Kate Middleton being spotted out in public for the first time in two months
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After all the speculation and scandal, the Princess of Wales has reportedly been spotted out and about again. Reports claim Kate Middleton was seen visiting an upscale farm shop by her family home in Windsor. UK correspondent says speculation indicates Kate could return to her royal duties as soon as Easter. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener…
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The Huddle: Will restrictions curb bad behaviour in social housing?
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Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! The Government is taking a harder line on Kāinga Ora renters- and urging the organisation to kick out unruly tenants. Is this the right course of action? Will this curb bad behaviour…
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Winston Peters' meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
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Winston Peters has welcomed his Chinese counterpart to the Beehive, in a meeting building on many previous talks. The meeting comes as the Chinese Government's expressed concerns over New Zealand signalling interest in joining the AUKUS intelligence sharing pact. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says the AUKUS issue will be brought up, as …
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's plan to crack down on social housing
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The Housing Minister says the purpose of a crackdown on social housing tenants is to send a message. The Government's taking a harder line on Kainga Ora renters, with the Prime Minister ordering the provider to axe its Sustaining Tenancies Framework. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains the likelihood of these restrictions curbing…
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent ahead of Tropical Cyclone Megan touching down
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Residents in Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland are bracing themselves for a tropical cyclone. Cyclone Megan is now rated a category three storm, and is expected to touch down between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says experts are predicting half a year's worth of rain will batter the affected…
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Dr Alexandra Muthu: RACP spokesperson among experts calling for complete ban on engineered stone
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There's calls for a complete ban on the deadly engineered stone, primarily used in bench tops. The Australasian College of Physicians is urging the New Zealand Government to follow Australia's lead on the stone, which can give stonemasons the incurable lung disease, silicosis. RACP spokesperson Dr Alexandra Muthu says the organisation is calling fo…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister promises the proposed tax cut will be delivered this year
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The Finance Minister insists that the Government's proposed tax cuts will be delivered by the end of the year. This follows an earlier interview that had experts concerned the Government planned to delay the scheme. Minister Nicola Willis says the cuts will need to pass through Cabinet- but Kiwis will still benefit from tax reduction soon. "I can a…
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Adina Thorn: lawyer in favour of crackdown on badly-behaved state housing tenants
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The Government's crackdown on poorly-behaved social housing tenants is being welcomed by many. The Government's taking a harder line on Kāinga Ora renters, with the Prime Minister ordering the provider to axe its Sustaining Tenancies Framework. Lawyer Adina Thorn says this is a big step in the right direction for victims. "I get emails, unsolicited…
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Nick Sautner: Eden Park CEO denies involvement with Auckland FC-clad pitch invader
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Auckland's A-League team hasn't played a match yet, but they've found themselves in the public eye. During Saturday's Phoenix game at Eden Park, a pitch invader sporting an Auckland FC jersey dashed onto the field. Rumours are swirling, but Eden Park boss Nick Sautner is denying involvement with this stunt. "Encouraging that sort of activity has th…
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Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst says Winston Peters can expect strong words from Chinese counterpart Wang Yi
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Some strong words are expected behind closed doors from China's Foreign Minister. Wang Yi has been in talks with counterpart Winston Peters in Wellington today, ahead of an official dinner. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says they'll be all smiles for the cameras. But he says behind the scenes, there may be harsh words about New Zealand's AUK…
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The tyranny of the algorithm: why every coffee shop looks the same
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From the generic hipster cafe to the ‘Instagram wall’, the internet has pushed us towards a kind of global ubiquity – and this phenomenon is only going to intensify. By Kyle Chayka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Chris Bishop: Housing Minister calls for crackdown on poorly-behaved social housing tenants
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The Housing Minister claims social housing tenants misbehave because they know there won't be consequences. The Government's taking a harder line on Kāinga Ora tenants, instructing the provider to axe its Sustaining Tenancies Framework, saying this allows tenants to remain in a state house regardless of bad behaviour or unpaid rent. Chris Bishop sa…
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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the investigation surrounding the Auckland FC pitch invader
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Sports fans are investigating the curious case of an Auckland FC jersey-clad pitch invader. As the Phoenix defeated Sydney FC 2-1 in their final home match in Auckland, an individual clad in Auckland FC gear ran onto the field. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains the theories surrounding this incident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Glynis Sandland: Whakarongorau chief executive defends shorter queue for Māori callers
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Whakarongorau's chief executive is correcting perceptions that the organisation is biased towards one particular group. The telehealth organisation has an option for Māori callers to be redirected to a separate queue with the touch of a button. Chief executive Glynis Sandland says this measure is designed to put callers in touch with a Māori clinic…
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to make sure politicians deliver on their promises
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National is making noises that sound an awful lot like they might not deliver the full tax cuts in July like they promised. Finance Minster Nicola Willis was on the radio this morning, she was asked about it and she replied that she still intended to roll out the tax cuts in July- but it was subject to Cabinet discussions, so she could not give a c…
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What happens when you put a nursery in a care home?
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At Belong Chester, residents spend their days with nursery-age children. What effect does it have on the wellbeing of both groups? Helen Pidd reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Irish author Colm Tóibín is among the world’s most celebrated contemporary writers. His works includes novels such as Nora Webster and The Blackwater Lightship, but also journalism, criticism, drama and more. His book Brooklyn was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film starring Saoirse Ronan, and his writing has been translated into over 30 languages…
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Kennedy Warne discusses why Waipu, where he spent St Patrick's Day, is possibly New Zealand's most Scottish town. While he's on the Northland coast, Kennedy also looks at Significant Natural Areas, and why identifying them is crucial to avoid further loss of native diversity.
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Executive chef Dan Shanks on sourcing local to feed
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More than 22,000 people are expected to descend on Lyttelton on March 23/24 for the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. It's the ninth event on this season's 13-event calendar - which is heralded as the biggest ticketed sailing event in the world. But what happens behind the scenes for an event like this? Dan Shanks has an excellent idea - he's execut…
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Political commentators Sue Moroney and Ben Thomas
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Sue Moroney is a former MP with the Labour Party and now chief executive of Community Law Centres Aotearoa. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.
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Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
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The Whakatane District Council is coming under fire from some quarters for high levels of spending on big projects, with consultation underway on an average 17 percent rates rise. Diane also talks about the council making changes to the district plan to make building tiny homes easier. And the Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster's decision recently to stop…
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Book review: The Beautiful Afternoon by Airini Beautrais
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Hannah August reviews The Beautiful Afternoon by Airini Beautrais published by Te Herenga Waka University Press
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Nellie's Baby: one woman's search for her birth parents
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RNZ journalist Kirsty Johnston received an email one day with an usual subject line which was: "Investigating the possible murder of my mother". The email was from a woman named Sarah, who'd been adopted as a baby in the 1980s. Sarah wanted to find the truth about her birth mother Nellie, who was a former psychiatric patient at Porirua Mental Hospi…
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Exit polls show Vladimir Putin winning a huge majority of votes in the Russian presidential election. it will be his fifth term as the leader of the country, and the biggest share of the vote he has ever claimed. Jim Heintz is a Russia correspondent for Associated Press. He spent 24 years in Moscow before relocating to Estonia in 2023.…
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Tauranga's proven strategy for reducing CBD crime
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After concerns were raised about shoplifting to order and other anti social behaviour in town, the Council got to work on an initiative to make the inner city a safer space. The crime crackdown strategy has involved the appointment of a safety and engagement advisor to build relationships with retailers and hear their concerns. Some small businesse…
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Electrification of houses saves money, even on finance
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A house that moves to fully electric - with solar panels and an electric vehicle - and using finance - can save thousands of dollars a year. Rewiring Aotearoa - a non-profit organisation making the case for electrification of homes, businesses and communities - has today put out its Electric Homes report. It says New Zealand is likely one of the fi…
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Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Winston Peter's controversial State of Nation speech
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Winston Peters delivered a State of Nation speech yesterday to a crowd of around 600 people. The speech came following the first 100 days of Government and included controversial statements comparing co-governance to the Nazi regime. ZB Political Editor Jason Walls tells Mike Hosking the New Zealand First leader was firmly back on campaign mode wit…
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Gavin Grey: UK & Europe correspondent on UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps cancelled visit to Ukraine
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UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps abandoned a Ukraine port visit in Odessa for security reasons. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Mike Hosking Shapps travelled with the intention to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and senior members of his wartime administration but Russian missile attacks on the city meant the trip was …
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Alistair Crozier: Executive Director of the NZ China Council on today's NZ visit from the Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi
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In the first inwards visit from a Chinese leader for some time, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits New Zealand today. Executive Director of the NZ China Council Alistair Crozier describes the country’s relationship with China as positive but says NZ will be seeking re-assurances about China’s intentions in the Pacific. Crozier tells Mike Hoski…
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Reimagining the Life of Mary, Queen of Scots, with Flora Carr
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Debut novelist Flora Carr's new book, The Tower, looks at the life Scotland's 16th-century monarch Mary, Queen of Scots. In this tale of desire and friendship, Carr weaves in figures that have been long forgotten by the historical record and reimagines the Queen during the period she was imprisoned at Lochleven Castle in Scotland in order to create…
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A bonus episode from The Global Story podcast. Panama Canal: It's running dry and it's going to cost us. The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC, with Katya Adler. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or search for The Global…
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Kate Adie presents dispatches from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, the United States, Croatia and France. The brutality of Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army once made headlines around the world, as #Kony2012 became a global social media cause. While the world soon moved on, the forgotten victims of LRA violence living in the Democr…
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The Caribbean nation continues to grapple with gang violence, political upheaval and a humanitarian crisis. How did we get here and is there a way out of Haiti’s nightmare? Andrew Mueller speaks to Jacqueline Charles, Harold Isaac, Christopher Sabatini and Georges Fauriol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Russia’s presidential election: opposition flash mobs and voting under threat
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Though voting has begun in Russia to elect the country’s next president, the results are unlikely to come as a surprise. However, there is resistance bubbling under the surface. Join Georgina Godwin and Russia specialist Charles Hecker to discuss the run-up to the election. Plus: Tory donor Frank Hester’s racist comments, Boris Johnson’s unofficial…
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 116
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Mark is joined by author and comedy writer John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Diane Abbott and the Tory donor, Lee Anderson blaming everything on the Wokerati – and what Bob Geldof said about John's Live Aid musical. Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on the Oscars – and Lieutenant Colonel S…
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BBC OS Conversations: Haiti gangs and stray bullets
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Haiti is facing its most most acute humanitarian crisis for more than a decade. There’s been a surge in violence with armed gangs in control of most of the capital. The prime minister has resigned, there’s a month long state of emergency and a curfew has been extended. The gangs have destroyed police buildings and, after storming a prison in the ca…
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You Won't Believe What They've Announced NOW!
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IT’S OFFICIALLY HERE! THE NEXT 85% OFF COURSES SALE!!! (LIMITED COUPONS PER DAY! LIMITED TIME ONLY!) The Psychology of WEALTH Accumulation: - Info: https://bit.ly/41GEYel - Checkout: https://bit.ly/3vjUIYt - 2 payments of $149: https://bit.ly/48C4rHT - 3 payments of $99: https://bit.ly/3S03eVr The ULTIMATE Macro & Stock Market Course: - Info: https…
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UK Court Exposes Bitcoin Fraud, UK defines extremism, Kate's Altered Photo Speculation, UK Defence Secretary Targeted, and more...
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(0:10): UK Court Exposes Craig Wright as Bitcoin Fraud, Not Satoshi Nakamoto (2:25): UK Defines Extremism Amid Backlash, Risks to Civil Liberties (4:27): Kate's Altered Photo Stirs Health Speculation Amid Royal Silence (6:25): RAF Plane Carrying UK Defence Secretary Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Jamming (8:38): Teen Admits to Fatal Attack on Elianne…
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Putin's power – why Russia's election matters
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As Russians go to the polls, the outcome is certainly already written as Vladimir Putin runs pretty much uncontested in his bid for a fifth term in office. Opposition candidates were banned from standing, fled the country or are dead - like Putin's most prominent critic, Alexei Navalny. So, what will another six years of rule mean for Russians, the…
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Magnus Brooke, ITV Group Director of Strategy discusses the future of Public Service Broadcasting and the funding of 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'
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Magnus Brooke is Group Director of Strategy, Policy and Regulation at ITV where profits are down by 60%. The digital revolution is changing broadcasting fundamentally and destroying former business models. So does ITV have a future as a Public Service Broadcaster? We also discuss the Media Bill and the added responsibility on Ofcom's shoulders - an…
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What makes the nation feel good about itself - is it the weather, sporting success or a royal wedding? And what difference does it make to how the nation votes? Matt takes a look back through history and the polls with Elinor Goodman, Steve Richards and pollster Kelly Beaver. Plus: Columnists James Marriott and Miranda Green discuss Rishi Sunak rul…
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UK Column News Podcast 15th March 2024
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Mike Robinson, Debi Evans and Ben Rubin with today's UK Column News.Sources: www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-15th-march-2024Support Independent Journalism from the UK Columnhttps://support.ukcolumn.org/By UK Column
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ESG, Sustainability, and Social Justice: Should they be the priority?
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Join Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy at the IEA, and Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, as they discuss the priority of addressing climate and social justice. Explore government priorities, regulatory competence, and societal implications with insights on climate action, social justice, and gov…
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