Best Karen O Connor Podcasts (2024)

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Goldsmith on gangs 54:11

1h ago54:11

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As the Government ramps up its war on crime, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins us to talk anti-gang laws and why the Attorney-General made no “specific statements” on whether late changes to them further breach human rights. Also on the agenda, the possible unintended consequences of tougher sentences, boot camps and keeping coalition promises …

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Democratic or dangerous: What you need to know about developments with the Treaty Principles Bill 1:13:19

1d ago1:13:19

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ACT’s push for a Treaty Principles Bill was a lightning rod throughout last year’s election campaign and has never been far from the headlines since. This week has seen significant developments - the principles released with changed wording, the select committee ‘debate’ period set for six months and official advice criticising the plan revealed. B…

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Tevi Troy “The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry 46:13

8d ago46:13

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Chatter rolls into fall with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. David debriefs his epic Parisian Olympic adventures. DC Public Library Foundation head Rob Hartman shares the Library back story and teases the October 5 "Battle of the Banned" in which DC librarians battle it out for title of “Best Banned Book Display.” Author Tevi Troy zooms in to shar…

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Talking tax - and the rest - with Labour leader Chris Hipkins 1:15:53

8d ago1:15:53

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Chris Hipkins was our very first guest one year ago. He was Prime Minister then - a lot’s changed. After leading Labour to electoral defeat, he and the party have regrouped and started formulating the platform they hope will return them to the Beehive. On his birthday (as well as ours), Hipkins joined us for a candid interview. We talked policy, po…

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SOS - Save Our Stores: Behemoths of fashion, retail and hospo join forces to solve the sectors in crisis 54:06

15d ago54:06

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Retail spending is lower than during the GFC. Retailers are going to the wall more than any other business and Retail NZ’s latest survey shows 43% of businesses are unsure they’ll survive another year. In hospo, a swathe of high-profile restaurants have shuttered and last year - for the first time in two decades - the number of cafes and restaurant…

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Champion or showman: An extended interview with Shane Jones 52:27

23d ago52:27

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New Zealand First's de facto deputy is a self-proclaimed champion of the regions and unashamedly pro-mining, fishing and forestry. His hobbies include waging war on supermarkets, banks and - this week in particular - energy companies. We wanted to speak to him after the fiery showdown at Tūrangawaewae Marae, where the Government was accused of thro…

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Sir Ashley Bloomfield on the health of our health service 1:05:58

1M ago1:05:58

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In an exclusive interview, perhaps the most famous health figure in Aotearoa takes aim at talk of a failing system and bloated bureaucracy - but doesn’t dispute that both staff and patients are at risk. He talks hospitals without doctors, how the reforms have been handled, funding, patient equity - and has strong words about the tobacco industry an…

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Can he fix it? How new health kingpin plans to resuscitate a system in crisis 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

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After losing confidence in the leadership and financial acumen of Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora, the Government has parachuted in an all-powerful specialist to fix the broken service. Health Commissioner Lester Levy has his work cut out - long waiting lists, budget woes, staff shortages, protests, doctorless hospitals, ramping ambulances, police …

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‘These questions are revolting’ - an interview with Children’s Minister Karen Chhour 53:59

2M ago53:59

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The welfare of children, particularly the at-risk and vulnerable, is rarely far from the headlines. The Royal Commission report on abuse in care, the opening of the Government’s pilot youth justice facility (AKA military-style academy) ((AKA bootcamp)), cuts to Oranga Tamariki community providers … we had a lot to ask the Children’s Minister. We ra…

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Erica Wright “Hollow Bones” 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Chatter rolls with Torie and Jamie. David’s in Paris and Claude is golfing, so Lauren fills in with the important work. They break down the Olympics (Lauren’s not a watcher), read a couple of emails and ponder the huge influence of women on all things books. COB alum and fave Erica Wright zooms in from Knoxville to share her latest, “Hollow Bones.”…

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Money, morale and mobsters: An extended interview with Police Minister Mark Mitchell 1:11:30

2M ago1:11:30

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As the fallout from an acrimonious pay dispute continues, frontline cops told the Tova pod this week that the Government had “destroyed morale”. The minister responsible fronts to talk about rebuilding the relationship, how the gang unit is shaping up, delivering 500 extra cops and who’ll attend mental health callouts if not the police. Plus, in th…

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Bonus opinion: 'This is the worst of us' 2:46

2M ago2:46

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Tova offers her thoughts on the outcome of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in care.By Stuff Audio

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Despatch from D.C. - a game-changing fortnight in US politics 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Wow. They say a week is a long time in politics. In the United States, the last two have seen the political landscape change perhaps forever. Bullets, conventions and nominations on the Republican side; presidential gaffes, Covid and calls for a new leader in the Democrat corner. Rolling Stone magazine political reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez joins …

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Erik Larson “The Demon of Unrest: A saga of hubris, heartbreak, and heroism at the dawn of the civil war." 50:43

2M ago50:43

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“Political horror story.” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and man about town Rodney Ferguson. They break down Wimbledon, rave about “James” by Percival Everett, and marvel at BookTok. David shares the back brief on his upcoming book “The Basketball 100,” a celebration of the best players in NBA History. Award winning, best selling and all …

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Red, White and Bruised. The diabolical debate. 35:33

3M ago35:33

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The first US presidential debate of 2024 was at once historic, agonising, painful and deeply troubling. Have your toes unfurled? Your stomach un-knotted? Your wince de-winced? Joe Biden and Donald Trump putting the fear of god into the free world in what was a truly tough watch with, unfortunately, such incredibly high stakes. To discuss what on ea…

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Ep 50. Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO Women's World Banking: There's nothing micro about a billion women! 48:17

3M ago48:17

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"Empowerment is the ability to make choices... and... having economic tools, economic resources is a way of providing the means for those choices." The world has come a long way since 1974 when women in America could not have their own bank account or checking account without their husband’s signature. The 1st United Nations World Conference on Wom…

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An extended interview with Chloe Swarbrick 41:04

3M ago41:04

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2024 has been tough for the Greens. Multiple MPs - Golriz Ghahraman, Darleen Tana, Julie Anne Genter - have been making headlines for the wrong reasons and there have been heartbreaking challenges, including the death of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins and Marama Davidson’s breast cancer diagnosis. On her birthdfay, co-leader Chloe Swarbrick makes time for …

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Going nuclear: Weapons, war and whether to debate our nuke-free stance 1:08:50

3M ago1:08:50

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The battle lines are being (re)drawn in the world of geopolitics: wars in Europe and the Middle East, tension over Taiwan, Putin visiting North Korea. So, more than three decades after the Cold War ended, what are the chances of a nuclear war? How could it start, play out - and how would New Zealand be affected? And, with Aussie politicians procuri…

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DEAN BUTLER | Little House on the Prairie REVEALED 29:16

3M ago29:16

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Join us on "Coffee Talk with Adika" as we welcome Dean Butler, the beloved actor from "Little House on the Prairie" and the author of the new book, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond." Dean will share fascinating stories about life on the iconic TV show, working with Michael Landon, and the real Almanzo Wilder. Don’t miss this exciting c…

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Karen Valby “The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History." 50:24

3M ago50:24

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“Long overdue” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie and Torie. They do “Chatter on Weddings” (they used to be a lot less complicated), contemplate a live show, share father’s day experiences, and somehow veer into what makes elite athletes so dedicated. Karen Valby zooms in from Austin to share “The Swans of Harlem.” Until now, not many outside …

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Scams, fraud and deception: Are we tough enough on white collar crime? 1:22:13

3M ago1:22:13

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No one knows exactly how much fraud costs New Zealand each year, but it runs into the billions. Yet significantly fewer people are being convicted than two decades ago. Why? And is the system - an alphabet soup of agencies with a range of responsibilities - fit for purpose? In a specially extended investigation, victims share stories of devastating…

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Ben Rothenberg – “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice” 52:32

4M ago52:32

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“Revealing” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and Torie’s sister from another mother Liz Clarke. They do email (keep them coming!), share “worst ever injuries,” and marvel at the late great, Bill Walton’s Grateful Dead obsession. Bill Gates’ summer reading list has few takers; Torie’s most into “The Women,” historical fiction by Kristin Hannah. Mult…

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Live at the Gaithersburg Book Festival with Anne Foster “The Long War on Drugs” 33:46

4M ago33:46

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“It’s important.” Chatter rolls at the Gaithersburg Book Festival with David, Torie, and Jamie. They rave about now Pulitzer Prize winning author Ilyon Woo whose “Master Slave Husband Wife” was featured on Chatter over a year ago. COB alum Anne Foster joins under the tent to share (again) “The Long War on Drugs,” her 360 degree look at decades of e…

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Making Clinical Governance Practical - Chantelle Turner - Turn Pharmacy Leadership 26:05

4M ago26:05

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Clinical Governance – we all know about it, but what is it really, why does it matter, and how can we move beyond just ticking boxes to make it a practical, impactful part of our everyday work? Chantelle Turner is a Pharmacist Leadership Coach at Turn Pharmacy Leadership, and joins the show to share her insights on making clinical governance practi…

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Big Budget Special 38:46

4M ago38:46

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Happy Budget Day! The Tova pod takes you behind the scenes at Parliament as Nicola Willis unveils the Government's first bash at the books. We bring you expert reaction from inside the lock-up, the zingers and stingers from the debate, reaction from our panel of everyday Kiwis and, in an interview with Stuff, the Finance Minister explains how she g…

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Bills, bills, bills and the Budget 56:41

4M ago56:41

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With the cost of living crisis hitting hard, we assemble a panel of Kiwis doing it tough or feeling the pinch in what politicians love to call the squeezed middle. We ask how they're coping and what they're hoping for in next week's Budget. And, with rising food prices the great unifier, we check out the work of the Grocery Commissioner - the man c…

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Abraham Chang “888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers” 54:04

4M ago54:04

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“Let’s get busy living!“ Chatter rolls with David, Claude and Torie. They debrief the Gaithersburg Book Festival and speculate on why whales attacks (aka “Chatter on Whales”). Bobby Gottfried got things going, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently signed a law banning book banning. They debate signs you should give up on a book. Award winning, p…

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Guild Pharmacy of the Year - Excellence in Professional Innovation Winner - Narrabri Pharmacy - Karen Carter 35:02

4M ago35:02

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Hear from Excellence in Professional Innovation winner at the Guild Pharmacy of the Year, Karen Carter from Narrabri Pharmacy. Karen will delve into the pharmacy's journey from overcoming workforce challenges to improving and implementing new services. You'll uncover the strategies driving positive change and enhancing well-being in their community…

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KAREN CONTI Author of Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy 43:19

4M ago43:19

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#truecrimestories #johnwaynegacy #serialkillerdocumentary John Wayne Gacy killed more than 33 victims, and the "Killer Clown" didn't do it alone, his lawyer believes. Karen Conti was a fledgling attorney in the early 1990s when she defended the most infamous serial killer at the time during his final death row appeals from 1993 to his execution by …

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TikTok: The antisocial network? 58:41

4M ago58:41

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What started as the home of song and dance videos is beset by claims of spying by the Chinese government and fears about the mental health of young users. A cybersecurity authority whose company cracked the TikTok code reveals how much data it collects and what it does with it. And, if you’ve noticed kids behaving differently after too much screen …

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Not Three Waters 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

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This week a deep dive into water. We all need it - clean drinking water, working sewerage systems and somewhere for stormwater to go. But with buggered pipes and faeces at the beach, we’ve been getting it woefully wrong for far too long. In the wake of Three Waters, will we really pay less for better services? We tap the man leading the Government’…

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Elizabeth O’Connor “Whale Fall” 44:06

5M ago44:06

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Chatter rolls into May with David, Torie, and America’s favorite book festival founder Mayor Jud Ashman. They rave about the Derby, bemoan the celebrification (is that a word?)) of sporting events, and claim to be good sports parents. Jud debriefs on the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Over one hundred authors, events, and workshops – not to mention it…

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How to Successfully Implement Holter Monitoring as a Service - Grace Lee - Capital Chemist O’Connor 29:17

5M ago29:17

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This week is Heart Week! Heart Week provides an opportunity for health professionals and the Australian public to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce their risk of heart disease. One health professional contributing to better heart health is Grace Lee from Capital Chemist O’Connor who is providing a Holter moni…

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Ep 49. Dianne Calvi, President & CEO Village Enterprise: Full bellies and big dreams! 58:17

4M ago58:17

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With an audacious goal to lift 20m people in Africa out of extreme poverty by 2030, Dianne Calvi, President and CEO of Village Enterprise, joins us to share how they plan to make this happen. Centred around their core value of ‘Ubuntu’, a South African term, which means ‘humanity’ or ‘I am because we are’, Village Enterprise seeks to transform live…

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The week politics completely blew its gasket 5:35

5M ago5:35

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This is an audio version of Tova O'Brien's analysis piece titled The week politics completely blew its gasket, from stuff.co.nzBy Stuff Audio

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The return of the alternative coalition 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

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In the white heat of last year’s coalition negotiations, when none of the party leaders would talk about their top-secret meetings, we convened an alternative. We brought together a senior figure connected with each of the three parties poised for power. You loved the show, and they were prescient in their predictions, so, six months into the Gover…

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Susan Page “The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters” 1:00:48

5M ago1:00:48

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“Relentless.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, Jamie, and Claude. Jamie’s just back from Costa Rica – a definite yes for travel. They bid a fond farewell to the iconic Eddie Sands, father of David, Steve, and Michael and patriarch of the iconic Calvert Woodley Fine Wines and Spirits. Joe Drape joins to debrief on “Broken Horses,” the NYT expose on …

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‘Children will be worse off’: Oranga Tamariki and the Treaty 47:10

5M ago47:10

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Section 7AA: A small part of a big law causing an enormous legal and political fracas. Former Children’s Minister Tracey Martin oversaw the introduction of the Oranga Tamariki Act. She explains why it remains enlightened legislation and why children will suffer if the Government completes its plan to repeal it. She also talks job cuts at the child …

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Mortgage misery: How we got here and where we’re going 16:29

5M ago16:29

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After our bumper mortgage episode 'Home discomforts: living on the edge', all about the people affected by interest rates hikes and the cost of living, we wanted to explore the issue even further. We drill into the state of the property market with a property economist and find out what the change of government could mean for first-time buyers and …

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Home discomforts: life on the edge 1:02:49

5M ago1:02:49

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Interest rates and mortgage misery - the number of people falling behind on their payments has hit a four-year high. With the Government promising to help the so-called squeezed middle in its looming first Budget, we explore the issue from every angle: the property owners forced into life-changing decisions; a money adviser; the Finance Minister in…

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2024 Guild Pharmacy of the Year Winner - Capital Chemist Southlands - S2 E4 50:30

5M ago50:30

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The Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award recognises pharmacies that are leading the way in providing innovative and optimal healthcare for members of their community. This year's winner is none other than Capital Chemist Southlands, who took home the 'Excellence in Business Management’ category as well as the overall ‘Pharmacy of the Year’ award! Prais…

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