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Former Health Ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell return for a deep dive into the intersection of health and politics. This week, they tackle the "Golden Child" of the pandemic, the vaccine rollout, and ask a piercing question: Why can the UK system innovate in a crisis but remain "analogue" for chronic disease?In this episode:The Allergy Boom: Lord Bethell shares his personal battle with hay fever and discusses the launch of the new UK Allergy Strategy.Mandelson & Geopolitics: A frank discussion on Lord Mandelson's appointment, Chinese influence in UK Life Sciences, and the "distractions" slowing down government.The Vaccine Wrap: Analysis of the COVID Inquiry's praise for the rollout, the decline in childhood MMR uptake, and the breakthrough RSV jab for pregnant women.RFK Jr & MAGA Health: James previews his upcoming trip to the US to investigate the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.The NHS Model Debate: Seb Rees from the IPPR joins the show to discuss whether switching to a European-style insurance system would actually fix the NHS.Plus, did School PE ruin exercise for a generation?Subscribe for weekly insights into the future of health! WhatsApp us: 0333 404 6507 Email: hello@preventionisthenewcure.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fantastical Claims and Gaslighting by Covid InquiryUK Medical Freedom AllianceApr 16, 2026Today, Baroness Hallett published her 288 page report on Module 4 (Vaccines and Therapeutics) of the Covid Inquiry. Along with a 12-minute video summary statement which I am responding to on behalf of the UK Medical Freedom Alliance.Baroness Hallett begins by calling the Covid vaccine development, manufacturing and rollout a “success story” of the pandemic.Baroness Hallett doubles down on the “safe and effective” narrative, even making the extraordinary claim that 450,000 lives were saved by the jabs in England alone! Apparently based on the fantastical conclusion of a 2024 WHO computer modelling data analysis. Predictably this figure of “nearly half a million lives saved in England” is already being parroted as fact in the mainstream media.Baroness Hallett goes on to lament the number of people who were vaccine hesitant. Saying “For many their concern centered on the safety of vaccines and possible side effects”. Why could that be?! And urging the authorities to work on increasing vaccine confidence before the next pandemic and on countering “false or misleading information”.It is a complete violation of medical ethics to present “vaccine hesitancy” as a problem to be solved, instead of acknowledging the legitimate medical choice to refuse any treatment for any reason. In this case, people who decided that the known (and unknown) risks outweighed any possible benefits for them, from this brand new, genetic technology with no long-term safety data.UKMFA and the other groups involved in the People's Vaccine Inquiry will be commenting on the full Module 4 report in due course. Do visit the People's Vaccine Inquiry website to see our witness statements and presentations.UK Medical Freedom Alliance freely offers this video and article. However, a donation will help us continue to expose the truth and uphold our medical rights and freedoms.CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and Spotify.Our Substack is found here: https://substack.com/@ukmfa1We are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. On screen you will see a QR code which please scan using your mobile device. You can always use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org and https://substack.com/@ukmfa1 to access all our material and reso

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The UK Covid Inquiry released Module Three of its findings this month. It lays out in startling detail the lived experiences of NHS staff and patients who bore through the pandemic. In the report's words: ‘healthcare systems coped with the pandemic, but only just'. The BMJ speaks to Kevin Fong, anaesthetist lead for major incidence planning at UCL hospitals, to break down Module Three's most important takeaways. And, invasive surgical cosmetic procedures are on the rise in the UK, with regulation patchy at best. From botox and fillers, to tummy tucks and breast surgeries, we hear about the gaps in patient protections that leave space for harm. Kevin Fong is a consultant anaesthetist, broadcaster, and anaesthetist lead for major incidence planning at UCL hospitals. Danielle Griffiths is an author and lecturer at the University of Liverpool's School of Law. Alexandra Mullock is an author and senior lecturer in medical law at the University of Manchester. UK Covid Inquiry Module Three Report Regulating invasive cosmetic procedures to reduce harm | The BMJ

The ongoing Middle East conflict could be a long and costly economic problem - yet the Covid Inquiry warned about economic overstimulation in times of crisis. Currently, Treasury's worst-case economic impact from the conflict and fuel price surges is 3.7 per cent inflation. Liam Dann, Business Editor at Large for the Herald, says this is optimistic. He speaks to Emile Donovan. 

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UK sight loss charity has responded to the latest Covid Inquiry publication, Module 3.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Sophie Dudgeon, from the charity, to get their take on the publication.If you'd like to read more about the response, go to www.rnib.org.uk or look at our video at www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/covid-19-inquiry/#RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

We dig into the second COVID inquiry and why New Zealand still needs real accountability rather than polished narratives. Ani O'Brien argues that free speech, dissent, and honest scrutiny are not side issues but the core safeguards that stop crisis policy from sliding into coercion.• why adversarial challenge strengthens democracy and decision-making • how media dynamics shape what can be questioned • the use of misinformation and disinformation labels to shut down debate • speech rights impacts alongside legal and medical concerns • vaccine mandates for young people and ignored expert advice claims • why inquiries serve a cathartic public purpose, not just “lessons learned” • the Parliament protest, class divides, and media portrayal • online mob behaviour, cancellations, and neighbour-tattling culture • selective tolerance for protests and contradictions in enforcement • Patty Gower's apology and what accountability could look like. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and consider sharing the podcast with others. If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, you can contact us at podcast at fsu.nz. If you want to find out more about the New Zealand Free Speech Union, visit fsu.nz.Support the showhttps://www.fsu.nz/https://x.com/NZFreeSpeechhttps://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnz

Senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the political week. The big topics this past week were former Chatham Islands Council CEO Paul Eagle's serious fraud office inquiry, reflecting on last Friday's Luxon chaos, and the Covid inquiry. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. The Warriors: 8/10 Come on! Let's start with the good news – we're one from one. A thrashing against a good side and another home game tonight. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi: 6/10 She's back. Whether she likes being back is another thing, but good on her for fighting her corner and exposing her crappy little party. The Covid report: 6/10 Told us what we already knew and changes nothing. Listen to Hipkins. You reckon he knows how to say sorry? Oil: 1/10 If you ever wanted proof over how far off we are in renewables, check our reaction to $120 a barrel. Trump: 2/10 It's over, it's not over, we need to win more, we've only just got started, I could end it today, I could end it in an hour. He redefines mental. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Question six, the House of Parliament Question Time. Winston Peters to Simeon Brown. The mandate for 12 to 17 year olds and the double dose of the vaccine – seek it out, it's a fascinating exchange. Tuesday, Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verral denied the concerns raised by the Ministry of Health ever reached their desks. Peters presented evidence it did, and even after it did it took a very long time for anything to be done about it. So a couple of issues out of that. Firstly, it is potentially a misleading of the House – a very serious issue. More importantly, a misleading of us. There is little more egregious for a number of New Zealanders out of the Covid experience than the vaccine issue. Sadly, a lot of the noise around it was tin hat material driven by Ouija board thinking, but some of it, not much, but some of it was real. The risks became a lightning rod. All vaccines carry risk, but concerns were raised about rushed development. And then making that risk higher, mandating of that rushed development into the arms of New Zealanders. Also making this complicated is the line between politics and health, politics and expertise. The government has a right to ignore advice – they do it all the time. But can you ignore health advice – an area you are not expert in? Part of what Peters raised, that may well be a longer term issue, is legal. Is there a case to be heard, whereby a government knew of a problem around a vaccine and yet did nothing with that knowledge until later. Meantime any number of young people were exposed to a risk they didn't have to be. Associated with the stance is the broader, but not legal aspect of this. If that is the sort of approach a government can take, then how does that dovetail with the overarching view that governments want vaccine rates in the high 90s – in other words, they want public trust. A lot of the Covid response and report is about interpretation and ideology. This appears much more specific, worrying, and potentially dishonest. Watch this space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters believes the Covid inquiry has been 'deficient' and 'biased'. The second phase of the inquiry has found some mandates went on too long and the Government failed to communicate well enough with Kiwis. New Zealand First's Leader says many people perceive the inquiry as one-sided, and the damage is done. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper outlined Peters' concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The COVID inquiry phase two is out, and it makes for some pretty uncomfortable reading for Chris Hipkins. Duncan breaks down why ignoring expert advice is a massive failure of judgment. Plus, economist Ed McKnight joins us to talk about the Iran oil shock, soaring petrol prices, and why young Kiwis on six-figure salaries are still struggling to get on the property ladder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political opponents are taking starkly different lessons out of the new findings into how the country's Covid-19 response helped or harmed people. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic today released its second report, sparked by public disquiet that its first one did not dig deep enough. Phil Pennington reports.

Some simple observations on part two of the Covid Inquiry. 1) It's cheaper than the British equivalent finished last week that cost over half a billion dollars. 2) It says pretty much what you thought it would. 3) I'm convinced it's a waste of time because a pandemic response is about the ideology and Government of the day, not medical process. 4) Why do I say that? Read the report. It says numerous times good advice was ignored. 5) Did the Labour Government, broadly, cock it up? Yes. 6) Badly? Yes. 7) The report says, at its heart, people tried hard. They wanted to do the right thing. 8) Is that an acceptable answer? Sort of. But wanting to do well isn't the same as actually doing well. 9) It's hard to work out what's worse – the medical cock-ups or the financial ones. 10) Grant Robertson and his economic vandalism come out of it probably as bad as Jacinda Ardern and her megalomania. 11) They were too slow, I would argue because they were lazy. They sat in Opposition for nine years not expecting to get to Government, they weren't sharp or ready, so not only did Winston hand them a lifeline, they got a pandemic. They never stood a chance. They weren't match fit. 12) It's as much our fault as anyone. A party that gets about 30% support in an MMP election got 50% in 2020. Too many of us loved being told how to wipe our bums and too many of us were too lazy to think and work out where it was all heading. 13) The tide turned and (given any response whether it be a pandemic, war, or just plain policy is reliant on public goodwill) once it did turn Labour were done for. 14) The fact Ardern can't live in the country tells you very clearly how badly the tide turned. 15) I am no more confident today that we are any more ready for a pandemic, although if we can take anything from the report; 16) It's the recommendation that public debt needs to drop so we can be more ready for an unpredictable world. War, anyone? 17) Neither of the reports were really needed. We are the experts because we lived through it. Some of us still bear the scars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 11th of March, we dig into the findings of the Covid Inquiry, and look at just how long Air NZ's prices will be raised, considering fuel prices have mostly been corrected. Former Covid Minister Chris Hipkins explains his position on the inquiry. And on Politics Wednesday, Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk the Covid inquiry and Mark's house in Bali – you'll never believe what he paid for it. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday saw the release of the results of the second phase of the Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response. Today on Politics Wednesday, Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen discuss the inquiry's findings – the mistakes, the lockdowns, and the lack of communication. Plus, Mike is fascinated by Mark's house in Bali. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Covid Response Minister admits some pandemic decisions were mishandled. The second phase of the Covid inquiry has found New Zealand's overall response was effective, but the Government went too far with some restrictions and moved too slowly in some areas. It's recommending new pandemic legislation before future outbreaks and stronger financial reporting. Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking he recognises his mistakes, in hindsight. He says he'd would've made decisions about the Auckland lockdown and the roll-out of RAT testing differently. But he's defending their Covid spending, saying the inquiry raises questions about what was included as ‘Covid spending'. Hipkins told Hosking that the category was too broad, and could've been broken down. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister is highlighting the importance of the Covid-19 Inquiry. The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall, New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns including the length of Auckland's lockdown. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the previous Government extended the Auckland lockdown, in spite of official advice saying it was safe to lift. He told Mike Hosking the report highlights that, as well as the Government's overspending, causing many of the challenges New Zealand is facing today in terms of inflation and the economy. Brown says this report was needed, as the previous administration didn't want to the hard questions to be answered, and the reality is that the lockdowns and their economic impact were significant for New Zealanders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Sarah Trotman from Business Mentors and former Health NZ Chair Rob Campbell joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 were released today, concerning lockdowns and vaccine mandates. What did we think of this? What can we learn? Wellington mayors and social leaders wrote an open letter opposing the Government's proposed move-on orders targeting rough sleepers and beggars. What do we make of this? Do we think they have a point? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The former Covid Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, is being questioned over the latest findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry. The report was released today - finding New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far. Chris Hipkins says he thinks it's a fair report, although he doesn't accept every recommendation. "I think the terms of reference were heavily politically loaded. And I actually think the Royal Commission have done a very good job and it's a tribute to the three members who did it of navigating those terms of reference." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Health Minister has raised some concerns after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19's final report was released. The report found that New Zealand's approach was good overall, but the previous Government was too slow in some areas, and some restrictions went too far. Simeon Brown says the data shows that the previous Government kept New Zealand locked down for far too long and spent too much money, and the nation is still facing the consequences. "The reality here is, the Royal Commission has found that the Ministry of Health, and Ashley Bloomfield provided advice that it could have been lifted earlier - and ultimately, Cabinet decided not to. And those are questions that should be put to Chris Hipkins." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's turning a spotlight on Chris Hipkins over newly released Covid inquiry findings. The Royal Commission's second phase report's found overall that New Zealand responded well, but highlighted concerns - including the length of Auckland's lockdown. Health Minister Simeon Brown says it shows the previous Government extended the Auckland lockdown, in spite of official advice saying it was safe to lift. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Covid period was tough on New Zealand, and it's important the impacts aren't forgotten. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big Covid inquiry - the Royal Commission of Inquiry - is out and to be honest, I don't think it's a game-changer. It doesn't tell you anything you didn't already know or at least strongly suspect. Aucklanders, who were the most affected, lived through it. We already knew that Grant, Jacinda and Chippy kept us in that 2021 lockdown for too long. We already knew the Auckland border could have been lifted earlier. Now we simply have the proof in writing that we were right. If there is a revelation here, it's that Ashley Bloomfield wasn't the conservative one urging caution. In fact, he was more reasonable than the Government. They ended up ignoring his advice and kept Auckland in lockdown longer than he recommended. Here's how it played out in September 2021: On 12 September, Bloomfield told ministers that Auckland had been in Level 4 long enough - almost four weeks by that point - and that the city could move down a level on 16 September. Chippy took that to Cabinet but put forward his own idea - keep Auckland in for longer than Bloomfield advised. He suggested staying in until 21 September, an extra five days. Cabinet agreed with Chippy. Remember, that lockdown was costing Auckland up to $100 million every single day. So Chippy unnecessarily killed jobs and businesses when he didn't have to. Auckland's border restrictions also stayed in place longer than officials said was necessary and mandates were kept longer than needed. What this Royal Commission of Inquiry does is vindicate anyone who said at the time that Auckland should have come out of lockdown and out of its border controls earlier. And it's an indictment on those who kept those restrictions in place when they didn't need to. Five years on, most of us have moved on. We can still get triggered from time to time, but for the most part it feels like ancient history now. But we shouldn't forget how hard it was for Aucklanders, how many lives and businesses were broken and how we are still paying the price in today's cost-of-living crisis for those poor decisions. As I said, it's not a game-changer - but it is an official record that what they did at the end of Covid was wrong and unnecessary. And that has value. It matters for accountability, even if only because it's now on the public record. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the official Covid Inquiry comes to an end, the Spectator has convened a panel of our own experts to ask the questions that the Inquiry didn't – or wouldn't – answer. The Spectator's commissioning editor Lara Brown is joined by science writer and Conservative peer Matt Ridley, Oxford professor of theoretical epidemiology Sunetra Gupta, former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption, journalist Christopher Snowdon and science writer Tom Whipple. This is a condensed version of the event. Subscribers can access the full event via Spectator TV and you can find more events from the Spectator here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the official Covid Inquiry comes to an end, the Spectator has convened a panel of our own experts to ask the questions that the Inquiry didn't – or wouldn't – answer. The Spectator's commissioning editor Lara Brown is joined by science writer and Conservative peer Matt Ridley, Oxford professor of theoretical epidemiology Sunetra Gupta, former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption, journalist Christopher Snowdon and science writer Tom Whipple. This is a condensed version of the event. Subscribers can access the full event via Spectator TV and you can find more events from the Spectator here.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Government inquiry into the Reserve Bank's decisions through the Covid era could have come far sooner. The bank printed $55 billion worth of digital money, costing taxpayers more than $10 billion. The review's findings will be released just weeks before the election – a move that's cast speculation of an underlying political motive by the Finance Minister. Former Reserve Bank senior staffer Geof Mortlock told Mike Hosking the Government's taken too long to get on with it. He says he's been advocating for it, including to Nicola Willis, for at least two years, so it's well overdue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister's rejecting an accusation it's using Covid as an election tactic. Nicola Willis announced an independent review this year of the monetary policy the Reserve Bank delivered during the pandemic. It'll be released just weeks before the election, and Labour's Chris Hipkins claims the Government's aiming to revive pandemic conspiracies. Willis told Mike Hosking she suspects it wouldn't have mattered what the timing is, the reaction would've been the same – their political opponents saying they shouldn't be asking these questions. But she says when the Reserve Bank did its own review, the results showed there hasn't been enough examination into their decisions. The Finance Minister is also insisting she's keeping an eye on the banking space as ASB reports higher margins. The bank saw modest growth in the second half of last year, reporting a net profit of $765 million. Its net interest margins ticked up six basis points to 2.35%. Willis says told Hosking more people are already looking for better banking deals, and she's working to improve competition. She says she's comparing our regime internationally, especially with the banks' Australian counterparts, and looking at whether we're getting our settings right. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 12th of February, the Government has announced an independent review into the monetary policy during Covid – practical or political during an election year? The All Whites have secured a game against England just before the World Cup – their highest-profile game in decades. And country-pop singer Maren Morris is in the country and joined for a chat about her career, from starting a 15-years-old to winning a Grammy. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Morris Williamson, Auckland councillor and former National Party minister, and Jack Tame, host of Saturday mornings and Q&A, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Nicola Willis announced a surprise inquiry into the Reserve Bank's actions during Covid with questions arising over the timing. And, Winston Peters visits Saudi Arabia and sits ringside at Joseph Parker's fight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We've answered every question": Hipkins defends decision not to front Covid Inquiry Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he's already answered the Covid Inquiry Commissioner's questions, negating any need for him to appear publicly. Hipkins and former Ministers Dame Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall declined open hearings, leading the second part of the inquiry to be called off. Hipkins says lawyers raised several issues around them appearing, including setting a precedent and possible abuse. He told Mike Hosking he doesn't see the point in repeating the process. Hipkins says the Commissioners themselves have said former ministers have answered every single question put to them and they are seeking no further information. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberty Dispatch ~ December 15, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent defection of another Conservative MP, Michael Ma; the Liberal/Bloc's continued push to ram Bill C-9 through committee; and Andrew's final COVID roundup. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00–01:28)Welcome & Introduction (01:28–05:03) Segment 1 - Another CON Bites the Dust (06:11–19:42):“Breaking — GTA MP Michael Ma crosses floor to join Liberals” | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-gta-mp-michael-ma-crosses-floor-to-join-liberals/69743;Segment 2 - C-9 Marches On (21:19–33:55):“Liberals to support Bloc move to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws on Tuesday: source” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberals-to-support-bloc-move-to-remove-religious-exemption-from-hate-speech-laws-on-tuesday-source; Segment 3 - COVID Clean-up (35:55–51:52):“Former CDC director calls for market accountability over COVID policies” | Vigilant Fox: https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/former-cdc-director-calls-for-market;“COVID lockdowns ‘stopped babies learning how to speak’ — study” | The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/covid-lockdowns-stopped-babies-learning-how-to-speak-study/ telegraph.co.uk;“The COVID Inquiry is determined to repeat school closures” | The Daily Sceptic: https://dailysceptic.org/2025/10/23/the-covid-inquiry-is-determined-to-repeat-school-closures/;Conclusion (51:52 –01:01:52)Outro (01:01:52–01:02:12) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Genesis Gold Group: https://bibleandgold.com; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ December 15, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent defection of another Conservative MP, Michael Ma; the Liberal/Bloc's continued push to ram Bill C-9 through committee; and Andrew's final COVID roundup. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00–01:28) Welcome & Introduction (01:28–05:03) Segment 1 - Another CON Bites the Dust (06:11–19:42): “Breaking — GTA MP Michael Ma crosses floor to join Liberals” | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-gta-mp-michael-ma-crosses-floor-to-join-liberals/69743; Segment 2 - C-9 Marches On (21:19–33:55): “Liberals to support Bloc move to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws on Tuesday: source” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberals-to-support-bloc-move-to-remove-religious-exemption-from-hate-speech-laws-on-tuesday-source; Segment 3 - COVID Clean-up (35:55–51:52): “Former CDC director calls for market accountability over COVID policies” | Vigilant Fox: https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/former-cdc-director-calls-for-market; “COVID lockdowns ‘stopped babies learning how to speak' — study” | The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/covid-lockdowns-stopped-babies-learning-how-to-speak-study/ telegraph.co.uk; “The COVID Inquiry is determined to repeat school closures” | The Daily Sceptic: https://dailysceptic.org/2025/10/23/the-covid-inquiry-is-determined-to-repeat-school-closures/; Conclusion (51:52 –01:01:52) Outro (01:01:52–01:02:12) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Genesis Gold Group: https://bibleandgold.com; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

As the head of MI6 prepares to make her first public speech – is the UK facing a “new age of uncertainty?”Sam and Anne discuss the priorities for Blaise Metreweli – identifying where the perceived threats are coming from and how Britain is being targeted.Before he jets off to Berlin for more Russian-Ukraine peace talks, the Prime Minister will face the liaison committee as parliament begins to wind down for the year.Plus, Rishi Sunak makes another appearance at the Covid Inquiry.

  "Damning” and “unforgivable failures” is how some papers headlines reacted to criticism of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson in the second of 10 reports from the UK Covid Inquiry. Under pressure, in 2001 Boris Johnson announced a covid inquiry led by a former judge, Baroness Hallett. Each report is examining a different area of the pandemic's impact, and module 2 is about decision making and political governance. The report describes inertia, toxic cultures, and an inability to learn lessons - disfunction that contributed to many extra deaths.  To dissect the report and discuss what needs to change, we're joined by; Rebecca Coombes - The BMJ's head of journalism Kevin Fong - anaesthetist and lead for major incident planning at University College Hospital Matthew Flinders - Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Sheffield  

"Damning” and “unforgivable failures” is how some papers headlines reacted to criticism of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson in the second of 10 reports from the UK Covid Inquiry. Under pressure, in 2001 Boris Johnson announced a covid inquiry led by a former judge, Baroness Hallett. Each report is examining a different area of the pandemic's impact, and module 2 is about decision making and political governance. The report describes inertia, toxic cultures, and an inability to learn lessons - disfunction that contributed to many extra deaths.  To dissect the report and discuss what needs to change, we're joined by; Rebecca Coombes - The BMJ's head of journalism Kevin Fong - anaesthetist and lead for major incident planning at University College Hospital Matthew Flinders - Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Sheffield  

The UK's Covid inquiry has made the audacious – and utterly misleading – claim that an earlier lockdown could have saved thousands of lives. Here, Michael Simmons – economics editor at the Spectator and host of the Reality Check podcast – exposes the dodgy data being peddled by the ‘experts', the groupthink that pushed us into lockdown, and the economic devastation that is still being felt today.  Read spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/     Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, the former deputy cabinet secretary, Helen Macnamara, speaks to Newscast about the findings of the recent module of the covid inquiry which found that the UK did "too little, too late".Helen had a front seat for those momentous decisions that shaped the direction of the country during the pandemic, and has previously told the inquiry herself that a "toxic" environment affected decision-making during the crisis. She gives her reflections on life inside Downing Street at the time, the inquiry's findings, and how much has changed 5 years on.Warning: this podcast contains strong languageYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray. The social producers were Darren Dutton and Grace Braddoc. The technical producer was Antonio Fernandes. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Yesterday we had the publication of the second module of the Covid Inquiry on the decision-making at the heart of government. It confirmed a toxic and disorganised culture at the heart of No. 10 and the headline is that the government acted ‘too little, too late', costing as many as 23,000 lives in England.That figure is already disputed, not least by our economics editor Michael Simmons who argues on the podcast that the inquiry is a ‘disgrace' and demonstrates a lack of domain knowledge about the limitations of modelling. Where else does the inquiry fall short? What will be the political ramifications in Westminster?James Heale speaks to Michael Simmons and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Covid Inquiry led by Baroness Hallett has concluded that the UK did too little too late in response to Covid-19, that the lockdown could have been avoided if steps such as social distancing and isolating had been introduced earlier. Joining Anita Rani to give their response to the findings and tell their stories of that time, are musical theatre actor Ruthie Henshall, whose mother died in a care home during Covid and Naomi Fulop, from Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK, who also lost her mother during this time. Another chance to hear a shortened version of an interview Anita recorded last month with Melinda French Gates, the most well known and powerful woman in philanthropy. In 2000, Melinda co-founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has - to date - donated over one hundred billion dollars to charitable projects. She and Bill Gates married in 1994 and divorced in 2021, after 27 years of marriage. Melinda has since left their joint enterprise and set up her own, Pivotal Ventures, which has one purpose: to put power into the hands of women. In a new report 'Care, courage, change,' the World Health Organisation has conducted analysis of the various health and support policies for survivors of violence in the 53 countries of the WHO European Region. The report reveals that almost one in three women and girls aged 15-years and older, will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime - but countries' health sectors are failing nearly one in three survivors. Anita Rani talks to Melanie Hyde, WHO Europe's Gender, Equality and Human Rights Technical Officer, author of the report.Poetry, love and an incurable cancer diagnosis are the themes of a new film looking at the relationship between the acclaimed spoken word poet and activist Andrea Gibson and their wife, writer Megan Falley. Megan joins Anita along with the documentary's producer Jessica Hargrave to talk about the film and her late wife. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers gives his reaction to the UK's £200 million COVID inquiry and the official narrative. After 800 pages, the report reaches the conclusion that Britain's only mistake was not locking down sooner - but at what cost? From the missing chapter on Sweden's success to the ignored collateral damage inflicted on a generation of children, was the lockdown experiment actually a civilisational error that the state is now too afraid to admit? And is the inquiry an establishment whitewash that sets the stage for future authoritarianism? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today, the latest report from the covid inquiry has found that the government did “too little, too late” to prevent deaths during the pandemic. Chair of the inquiry, Baroness Hallett acknowleged that Boris Johnson's government faced “unenviable choices” but said that 23 000 deaths could have been potentially avoided and added that regular rule breaking by officials undermined the public's trust.BBC health reporter Jim Reed and Dr Catherine Haddon programme, director at the Institue for Government, join Adam to unpick the report. Plus, Adam is joined by Rachel Kyte UK special representative for climate who's leading the UK's delegation in Brazil at COP 30. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson and Beth Pritchard. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

While we wait for the findings of the Covid Inquiry into the decision-making during the pandemic, Shabana Mahmood has given a statement in the Commons outlining further details of Labour's migration crackdown. The headline is that those who arrived during the so-called ‘Boriswave' will have to wait up to 20 years before achieving settled status.Figures within Reform are having fun with the suggestion that the Home Secretary is more aligned with them on migration, but it is perhaps fairer to say that Shabana is taking her cues from the Blue Labour movement. What is Blue Labour? And is Shabana Blue Labour?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Isabel Hardman and Paul Embery.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A report by the Covid inquiry has concluded that lockdown could have been avoided entirely if other measures had been implemented urgently at the start of the pandemic. Also: Legal immigrants who claim benefits could be forced to wait 20 years before applying for the right to settle permanently. And Gary 'Mani' Mansfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, has died aged 63.

Today, details have emerged about how Prince Andrew can afford his Windsor mansion as pressure builds over whether he should be allowed to keep it. The new document reveals that instead of paying annual rent, Prince Andrew made large lump sum payments up-front, including for renovations. Adam is joined by politics and investigations correspondent Joe Pike to discuss whether political pressure is building for him to give up the property.And, Boris Johnson has been giving evidence at the Covid Inquiry about the impact of the pandemic on children and young people. He told the inquiry that he ‘probably did go too far' with lockdown rules for children, and that the rules were at times overly complicated.Adam speaks to BBC Education Editor Branwen Jeffries and BBC Verify's Ben Chu.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.