Best Barry Mitchell Podcasts (2024)

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The Huddle: Should the Government keep funding the Te Huia train service? 10:13

11m ago10:13

10:13

Tonight on The Huddle, Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki and Jack Tame From ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New reports show the Hamilton-Auckland Te Huia train service is meeting all its targets. Does this mean the Government should keep funding it? How long can the service las…

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Angela Strange: Waikato regional councillor on the future of the Te Huia train service as funding runs low 3:46

12m ago3:46

3:46

There's hope that the Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland is on track for more funding after July. An interim performance assessment of the past two years shows increased demand with targets for 250 passengers a day on weekdays and 100 on the weekend being achieved. It's also meeting its net emissions goal 80 percent of the time. Waikat…

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David Marshall: Grey Power vice president says changes need to be made to elderly driver assessments 2:22

5m ago2:22

2:22

Grey Power is calling for a change in elderly driver assessments, claiming the current process penalises licence holders in most need. The SIMARD-MD and Mini-ACE are cognitive tests designed to identify drivers at risk, but these tests have faced criticism for not accounting for driving ability. Grey Power vice president David Marshall says people …

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Simon O'Connor: Former National MP on the experience of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021 3:04

7m ago3:04

3:04

A former National MP has revealed details of being targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in 2021. Simon O'Connor and former Labour MP Louisa Wall claim they were specifically hit in the cyber-attack, revealed last month. Both say they weren't informed by the current or previous Government - and want an investigation. Both represented New Zeal…

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Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research forecasts unemployment will climb past 5 percent 2:45

11m ago2:45

2:45

Economists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in the December quarter. This comes at a time where higher interest rates are biting, as the Reserve Bank tries to rein in inflation. BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis says it could go as high as 5.5 percent. "We're really sort of…

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the pro-Palestinian protesters being arrested at Columbia University 3:33

6m ago3:33

3:33

Over in the US, police are still out in full force at New York's Columbia University. Hundreds of officers have cleared a campus building occupied by students holding a pro-Palestinian protest. US correspondent, Dan Mitchinson, says police have been asked to stay through the middle of the month. He says it's sparked activism on dozens of campuses. …

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Kirk Penney of the Tall Blacks being inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame 3:48

17m ago3:48

3:48

Kirk Penney has become just the second New Zealander to earn selection in international basketball's Hall of Fame. The Tall Blacks icon will join Pero Cameron - selected in 2017 - as a FIBA Hall of Famer. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jen Baird: Real Estate Institute CEO on the Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill 5:23

19m ago5:23

5:23

There's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has scrapped the Property Managers bill, saying the cost-benefit was marginal at best. He says it would have cost tenants and landlords. Real Estate Institute CEO Jen Baird says the figures involved were small. "Some of t…

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Full Show - Tuesday, April 30, 2024 2:27:51

1h ago2:27:51

2:27:51

On today's show we breakdown the Commanders UDFAs, react to Michael Lombardi's Sam Howell take, and confront Chris Russell over his draft night behavior. Guests today include Wilson Alexander talking about Jayden Daniels, Barstool Nate on the Caps playoff exit, and Dane Brugler on the Commanders draft haul.…

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BMitch & Finlay Hour 4 33:53

1h ago33:53

33:53

In hour 4 we talk to Nicki Jhabvala about the Commanders draft haul. Jeff Walker Breaks down rap beefs. BMitch reacts to Michael Lombardi's Sam Howell comments.By Audacy

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Bmitch & Finlay Hour 3 39:52

2h ago39:52

39:52

In hour 3 Draft Analyst Dane Brugler joins the show to discuss Washington's picks. Then Barstool Nate join us to discuss the Caps playoff exit. To conclude the hour The Rooster explains his draft night behaviorBy Audacy

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Bmitch & Finlay Hour 2 35:42

2h ago35:42

35:42

In hour 2 the guys talk Jayden Daniels With Wilson Alexander From The Advocate Baton Rouge. Plus they pose the question " will the Maye supporters get behind JD?"By Audacy

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Bmitch & Finlay Hour 1 38:23

2h ago38:23

38:23

In hour 1 BMitch & JP discuss NBA Playoffs, Commanders Undrafted Free Agents and more !By Audacy

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Nicki Jhabvala on the Commanders Draft 9:32

2h ago9:32

9:32

Nicki Jhabvala from the Washington Post on the Commanders draft haulBy Audacy

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Draft Analyst Dane Brugler Joins The Show 8:07

2h ago8:07

8:07

Dane Burgler from the Athletic helps us breakdown the Commanders draft class.By Audacy

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Talking Jayden Daniels With Wilson Alexander From Baton Rouge 9:59

2h ago9:59

9:59

Wilson Alexander from The Advocate in Baton Rouge lets us know what to expect from Jayden DanielsBy Audacy

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Barstool Nate On The Caps Playoff Exit 9:59

14h ago9:59

9:59

Barstool Nate on the end of the Caps seasonBy Audacy

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The Rooster Explains His Draft Night Behavior 7:44

11h ago7:44

7:44

Chris "The Rooster" Russell answers for his draft night behavior and his mystery infected finger.By Audacy

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The Giants Tried To Trade Up For Drake Maye 6:11

3h ago6:11

6:11

The Giants offered a future 1st round pick to move up for Drake MayeBy Audacy

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Drake Maye Fans, Are You On Board With Jayden Daniels? 7:18

3h ago7:18

7:18

If you wanted the Commanders to take Maye, are you on board with Jayden Daniels?By Audacy

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Who Are The Commanders UDFAs? 9:55

14h ago9:55

9:55

We go over the Commanders 11 UDFA signings.By Audacy

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles reportedly being too busy for Prince Harry 5:03

5m ago5:03

5:03

Prince Harry is set to visit the UK for the Invictus Games's 10-year anniversary - but he won't be meeting with his father. Reports suggest King Charles' diary is full and the monarch will be 'too busy' to see Prince Harry this time. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this shows tensions are still high between the rest of the royals and Harry. LISTEN…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey 3:00

2m ago3:00

3:00

The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell 9 points to +14, and past own activity dropped 13 points to -20. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explains what this means for the state of the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian markets pricing in potential rate hikes 3:47

8m ago3:47

3:47

Australian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate cuts to pricing in potential rate hikes, and economists fear increases to the OCR are coming. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says interest rates aren't likely to be dropping any time this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…

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Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the droughts impacting Australia 2:22

9h ago2:22

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Australia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have led to farmers de-stocking or selling their stock at a significant loss. The Country's Rowena Duncum warns it'll take more than one rainstorm to address this. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Barry Soper: ZB political correspondent on MPs getting multiple pay rises over the next three years 4:58

11m ago4:58

4:58

A newly-released report from the entity tasked with setting MPs' pay has recommended multiple pay rises over the coming three years. The Remuneration Authority's recommendation would see the Prime Minister's salary incrementally go from $471,000 a year now, to $520,000 a year in July 2026. ZB political correspondent Barry Soper says the perception …

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the NSW 17-year-old who stabbed her sister to death 3:34

17m ago3:34

3:34

A 17-year-old girl has shocked NSW authorities by stabbing her younger sister to death. Emergency services were called to a Boolaroo address to address a stabbing that occurred at 3:45pm on Monday. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says police were mystified by this case - and haven't uncovered a motive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2024 1:40:14

12m ago1:40:14

1:40:14

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 30 April 2024, the Prime Minister and all MPs are in for a significant pay rise. Remuneration Authority Chair Geoff Summers tells Heather how he determined how much more they should be paid. Exclusive revelations about the Christchurch Call. Whistleblower Milton Mueller from the G…

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Roger Beaumont: New Zealand Banking Association CEO on the new wave of anti-scam measures for online banking 3:29

15m ago3:29

3:29

New anti-scam measures are on the way for online banking. The New Zealand Banking Association has today announced our banks will roll out a 'confirmation of payee' service by the end of the year. It will make direct cash transfers more secure, by cross checking names registered to accounts when transfers are made. Chief executive Roger Beaumont say…

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The Huddle: Do we need to keep funding the Christchurch Call? 7:15

16m ago7:15

7:15

Tonight on The Huddle, Kaine Thompson and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we really need to keep funding the Christchurch Call? It's been revealed the Christchurch Call Secretariat pressured an independent advisory network not to publish critical reports into m…

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The Artistic Journey of Osaretin Ugiagbe: Identity, Isolation, and Integrity 1:16:31

20h ago1:16:31

1:16:31

In this episode of the Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee converses with Nigerian-born artist Osaretin Ugiagbe about the complexities of identity and artistic expression. Osaretin shares his unexpected journey from a computer science enthusiast to a passionate artist, his experiences at the Royal College of Art, and his challenges during the r…

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Milton Mueller: Internet Governance Project founder on backing out of the Christchurch Call 6:02

33m ago6:02

6:02

Newstalk ZB can reveal allegations the Christchurch Call has silenced members of its Advisory Network - and pressured them to not release critical reports of member countries. Because of that, a group called the Internet Governance Project, has quit. Project founder and Network reviewer, Milton Mueller says India wasn't honouring its commitments. "…

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Sir John Kirwan: former All Black on Qatar making a shock bid to host the Nations Championship 3:04

9m ago3:04

3:04

Rugby could be headed to the Middle East for the new Nations Championship, according to new reports. Qatar has reportedly made a bid to host the three-day finals event - a bid that promises commercial returns of $1.68 billion (NZD). Former All Black Sir John Kirwan is hopeful the power of sport can create a platform to address the outside issues in…

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Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Jetstar overtaking Air New Zealand in terms of reliability 2:17

4m ago2:17

2:17

Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen - and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77 percent of its domestic flights arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled times last month, down from 88 percent in January. Jetstar reported no domestic cancellations last month and almost 79 percent of flights w…

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Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority chair on Prime Minister Luxon's pay increase 4:36

17m ago4:36

4:36

The Remuneration Authority says the Prime Minister's pay increase is fair. Chris Luxon's turned down the $50,000 salary boost over three years, and promises to donate it to charity. Chair Geoff Summers says a lot of work's gone into determining the figure - including job comparisons. He says our MP pay is relatively low internationally. "It's behin…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Qatar making a play to host the Nations Championship 4:23

12m ago4:23

4:23

New Zealand Rugby has shouldered arms to reports Qatar has offered up more than a billion-and-a-half dollars to host the finals of rugby's new Nations Championship from 2026. A new report claims the gulf state wants the rights to 'finals weekend' of the tournament across four editions spanning eight years. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains…

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: The rugby bosses would be idiots to turn Qatar's offer down 2:31

33m ago2:31

2:31

Brace yourself, because it looks like we’re about to have another debate about whether sport should be taking money from Qatar. And this time, we’re probably going to care more about this as a nation, because this time - the sport is rugby. It's being reported that Qatar has made an offer to host the new upcoming Nations Championship, which is the …

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Stuart Nash: Robert Walters commercial director on the uptick in workers 'rage-applying' to new jobs 5:34

3m ago5:34

5:34

Two out of three job applicants have admitted to 'rage-applying' to new roles out of frustration with their employers, according to new research. A survey carried out by recruitment specialist Robert Walters indicates over half of the 2000 respondents were motivated to leave a toxic work environment. Robert Walters commercial director Stuart Nash s…

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150 "Republic, If You Can Keep It" ft. KrisAnne Hall, foreign aid, Title IV, 4th amendment 2:17:24

1h ago2:17:24

2:17:24

Tonight we welcome back our good friend KrisAnne Hall to discuss these puppet politicians that send your hard earned money wherever they want because they aren't beholden to us they are controlled by someone else. Tonight you will learn what recourse you have to push back against these tyrants whether local to your state or at the federal level. Re…

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Full Show - Monday, April 29, 2024 2:26:44

34m ago2:26:44

2:26:44

The NFL Draft is in the books. JP and BMitch react to all of the Commanders picks. We take a look at some Jayden Daniels prop bets. Plus, we try to figure out the Commanders biggest question mark. Guests today include Trevor Sikkema from PFF, Mitch Tischler from The Beltway Football podcast, and Barry Svrluga from the Washington Post.…

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BMitch & Finlay Hour 4 34:28

11h ago34:28

34:28

Hour 4 of BMitch and Finlay had Barry Svrluga from the Washington Post share his thoughts on the Commanders draft. We also look at some early Jayden Daniels season long prop bets.By Audacy

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BMitch & Finlay Hour 3 37:59

33m ago37:59

37:59

Hour 3 consist of more Commanders draft talk with Mitch Tischler of the Beltway Football Podcast. Then B and JP discuss their biggest questions remaining after the draft.By Audacy

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BMitch & Finlay Hour 2 35:51

35m ago35:51

35:51

In Hour 2 Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins the show to weigh in on the Commander's 2024 draft picks. Callers also call in to critique draft and inform us on who their favorite draft pick was!By Audacy