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Chris Nowinski - Protecting Athletes from Head Injuries & Preventing CTE 27:58

1 day ago27:58

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Better Ways to Farm 23:14

2 years ago23:14

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Today in the Back room of Politics, I talk to Halter, an agricultural technology company revolutionising dairy farming, with great results. Listen in to hear how technology is helping reduce carbon emissions, while increasing productivity.

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Zespri - New Zealand's Golden Export 17:54

2 years ago17:54

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Today in the Backroom of Politics, I talk to Zespri Chairperson Bruce Cameron, and Head of Global Affairs Michael Fox, both at Fieldays in Hamilton, about Zespri's huge contribution to New Zealand export receipts.

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What is artificial intelligence? - Madeline Newman Executive Director of AI Forum NZ, and Hon Judith Collins 36:23

2 years ago36:23

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Today in the Back Room of Politics I talk with Madeline Newman Executive Director of AI Forum NZ, and Hon Judith Collins, National Party MP and spearhead of a Parliamentary bipartisan Caucus on AI, where we discuss what exactly is artificial intelligence (AI), what are its implications, and where is it heading?…

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The War in Ukraine - What can we do to help? 34:52

2 years ago34:52

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Today in the "Back Room of Politics" I talk to a great kiwi Tenby Powell Fformer army officer, business man, local government politician who has decided to do something practical to help people in the Ukraine through a special purpose NGO called Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation).

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Political lobbying - should there be rules and regulations? 36:44

2 years ago36:44

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Today in “The Backroom of Politics” Gerry Brownlee National Party MP talks about the interesting subject of political lobbying with three prominent Government public relations specialists, Mark Unsworth - Saunders Unsworth, Georgina Stylianou – BRG, and Spiro Anastasiou - Senate SHJ

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What is Hate Speech? With Dr Chris Wilson. 36:49

2 years ago36:49

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Today in the Back Room of Politics, I talk with Dr Chris Wilson Senior Lecturer, Politics and International Relations Programme Director, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies, at the University of Auckland about the Government’s planned hate speech legislation. What is hate speech? Do we want it or need this legislation? And what are its implications?…

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Free Iran with Samira Taghavi and Mahsa Marks 36:49

2 years ago36:49

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Today in the Back Room of Politics, I talk with Samira Taghavi, Barrister and Mahsa Marks, Consultant both Iranian born women now living in New Zealand, about the human rights violations in Iran, their own experiences growing up in Iran, and their current views on what is happening.

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Co-governance with Hon Willie Jackson and Hon Shane Jones 39:40

3 years ago39:40

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Co-Governance it’s a hot button issue and today I’m sitting down with Hon Willie Jackson, a strong proponent, and Hon Shane Jones who is not so enthusiastic, whatever way you look at it co-governance will be an issue in 2023.

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Canterbury Water 25:10

3 years ago25:10

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Today we're discussing the Central Plains Water Scheme - A very large irrigation system, which is an important part of NZ Infrastructure that is making a difference. Barbara Kuriger and Nicola Grigg joins Gerry to discuss with a number of guests.

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China and the Pacific with Josie Pagani and Mike Yardley 37:10

3 years ago37:10

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I sit down with Josie Pagani, political commentator and former director of the Council for International Development, and Mike Yardley, broadcaster and columnist, to discuss China's proposed multilateral agreements in the Pacific, New Zealand's response, and how we can better engage with the region.

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How to Stop Blowing Smoke, with Golriz Ghahraman and Martyn Bradbury 42:41

3 years ago42:41

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In the first episode of the 2022 season, I sit down with some of our most popular returning guests, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman and fellow podcaster Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury, to discuss emissions reduction, polls and tax cuts, all in the context of "leftie optimism" and "right-wing fatalism".

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2021 Political Wrap-Up with Dr Bryce Edwards and The Daily Blog 54:31

3 years ago54:31

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Our final The Backroom of Politics episode for 2021 is a collaboration with The Working Group podcast, hosted by The Daily Blog. Myself and Dr Bryce Edwards join host Martyn Bradbury to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand politics this year, and make our predictions for 2022. Check out The Daily Blog at the links below: https://thedailyblog.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/TheDailyBlogNZ https://twitter.com/TheDailyBlogNZ And The Working Group podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rwf4twYPiYcw7ietau4XS…

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Hospitality with Nikki Rogers and Marty Fuller 26:12

3 years ago26:12

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In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Rogers, Regional Manager for Central South Island at Hospitality New Zealand, and Marty Fuller, longtime Christchurch hospitality figure and proprietor of the Elmwood Trading Company. We discuss the changes our hospitality sector has and will need to make in response to the changing Covid-19 environment in New Zealand. For more information on Hospitality New Zealand's work, head to their website: https://www.hospitality.org.nz/s/aboutus. Keep up to date with Marty and the Elmwood Trading Company on their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodtradingco.…

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Groundswell with Laurie Patterson 26:06

3 years ago26:06

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This week I sit down with Laurie Patterson, co-founder of the Groundswell movement, to discuss what's driving the movement, and what change our farming communities want to see in their relationship with the Government.

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Auckland and Covid-19 with Leo Molloy 30:12

3 years ago30:12

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In this episode I sit down with entrepreneur and publican Leo Molloy to discuss the effects of repeated Auckland lockdowns on the city's hospitality sector, his vision for Auckland and mayoral candidacy, and our shared West Coast and Irish heritages.

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