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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 21st of July 2026, Inflation figures are out today, Independent Economist and Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie tells Ryan what we can expect. Andy Burnham's been sworn in as the 7th UK Prime Minister in a decade, Financial Times Whitehall Editor, Lucy Fisher has the latest on who will be in his cabinet. The way Iwi talk to councils about their Treaty rights is changing under new RMA law changes, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for RMA reform, Simon Court shares his thoughts. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a former defence force soldier pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine and avoids jail and a one in 15 million pregnancy sees identical quadruplets born in Queensland. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 20th of July 2026, National's planned change to sex consent laws is getting very political, Labour Justice Spokesperson Camilla Belich shares her thoughts. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on Fifa's giving the Spain and Argentina World Cup Final the full super bowl treatment with its first-ever halftime show featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber, Sky News and Fox News Sports Presenter Alex Thomas has the latest from final. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Andy Burnham, reported to be ready to allow new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea after he becomes UK prime minister and Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, arrested in the US after British authorities announced they were bringing further charges against them. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo and Pat preview Sunday's All Ireland Final with former Galway and Gort hurler Andy Coen and were joined in studio by regular analysts Sean O'Halloran and Kevin O'Regan. Presented by Leo Doyle and Pat McNamara. Episode as to be broadcast on SBCR Saturday 18th July 2026

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 17th of July 2026, Social Development Minister Louise Upston is celebrating 5,000 more people than last year off the benefit and into work, Labour Social Development and Employment Spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime shares her thoughts. The All Blacks face a mighty challenge to their unbeaten record at Eden Park against the Irish this weekend, Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby, Elliott Smith shares his thoughts. Informetrics says New Zealand is on the cusp of an economic recovery if fuel prices stay down, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley tells Ryan if we're on the right track. Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on Sir Keir Starmer awarded Ukrainian honour the Order of Freedom during his final visit to Ukraine and the UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country's territorial claim. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Early Edition, Oluwakayode examines the successful rescue of the Kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oyo State.

Oluwakayode breaks down the rescue of the Oyo kidnap victims, the latest developments within the APC, and the major political and security stories shaping Nigeria today.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 16th of July 2026, Bird flu has landed in New Zealand, University of Otago Professor, Evolutionary Virologist, Jemma Geoghegan tells Ryan how concerned we should be. Official Stats NZ Spending data shows a seasonally adjusted decrease of 1.4% card spending in June compared with May, First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson shares his thoughts. Trade Minister Todd McClay is hosting global officials for a big trade meeting on Friday, International Business Forum Executive Director Felicity Roxburgh shares her thoughts. Plus, US correspondent Katie Fisher has the latest on Iran developments and Donald Trump's Attorney General pick. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 15th of July 2026, former broadcaster Paul Henry's the next big name making the jump to parliament, Political Commentator Brigitte Morten tells Ryan what this will mean for the Act Party. The Reserve Bank says farmer lending dropped nearly one and a half billion in the year to April, Federated Farmers Banking Spokesperson Mark Hooper shares his thoughts. NZ Certified Builders CEO Malcolm Fleming shares his thoughts on Cotality data which shows residential construction costs up 1.1% in the three months to June. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on UK Counter-terror police say the murder of the former Prisons Minister was a planned and targeted attack and several people have died in a fire at a building under construction in Brussels. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 14th of July 2026 the services sector is just barely creeping back into growth, founder of Bagrie Economics Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts. Retired Major General and New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow John G. Howard, tells Ryan why he's sounding the alarm about the state of the New Zealand's Navy fleet. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a former Sydney childcare worker charged with 329 offences and the Australian tributes for Sam Neill including Anthony Albanese. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 13th of July 2026, New Zealand and India have now agreed to a strategic partnership, India Business Council Chair, Edwin Paul shares his thoughts. The Employers and Manufacturers Association wants more certainty for businesses ahead of the election, Employment Expert, Max Whitehead tells Ryan what the Government needs to do to improve this. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on how the Strait of Hormuz closure has had an impact on oil prices, how much the proposed bank holiday will cost if England wins the World cup at the end of the week and worries about currently negotiated EU budget. Plus UK/Europe correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Police investigating the alleged murder of former UK Government Minister Ann Widdecombe and a man who was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window in mid-air on a Ryanair plane from Greece to Germany. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 9th of July 2026, The Reserve Bank has finally pulled the trigger and hiked the OCR 25 basis points, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley shares his thoughts. Labour's released a similar solar policy to National, John Harman, Director of Lightforce Solar tells Ryan which policy is better. Wellington's Cake Tin is officially sold out ahead of the All Blacks test against Italy on Saturday, Hurricanes Co-Owner & Chairman Malcolm Gillies shares his thoughts. Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on what Trump's said at the NATO summit in Turkey and a New York building collapse. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Oluwakayode sits down with Christian Kolawole, a legal practitioner and participant at the Citadel School of Government, for an inspiring conversation on active citizenship and the power of individual responsibility in nation-building.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 8th of July 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky's urging allies to get more air defence systems to Ukraine as Russian attacks escalate. NZ Herald media insider Shayne Currie has the latest on Sky beating TVNZ to secure NRL rights for another seven years. NZIER Senior Economist Tina Huang takes her pick for what the Reserve Bank will do with the OCR. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Nigel Farage resigning, but re-standing as an MP forcing a byelection in his SE England seat and a French court verdict ruling nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 7th of July 2026, Invest NZ wants foreign companies to invest $30 billion investment in ai data centres over 5 years, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Penny Simmonds shares her thoughts. The Government says exporters are already experiencing a 'halo effect' of the India FTA, India Business Council Chair Edwin Paul tells Ryan which sectors are already seeing growth. Federated Farmers West Coast President Simon Cameron shares his thoughts on the Green Party's policy to ban synthetic fertiliser. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Australia's reaction to China launching a long-range ballistic missile into the South Pacific from one of its nuclear-powered submarines. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast, Monday, 6 July 2026, National outlines the trade deals it wants to strike in its second term. Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy tells Ryan which country is at the top of his list. Business correspondent Vicky Pryce, out of the UK, fills us in on the latest with Andy Burnham as his policy platform begins to take shape. The All Blacks gave us a nail-biter on Saturday. Newstalk ZB sports reader Adam Cooper gives a post-match autopsy. Plus, UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains why Prince Harry didn't invite his wife and kids on his UK visit. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previewing The All Ireland Camogie Championship quarter final as Clare take on Tipperary in Croke Park  on Saturday Pat and Leo talk to Trish O'Grady and Nicholas Rynne and Sean O'Halloran join Pat and Leo  to preview the  All Ireland Hurling semi  finals  -00.48 Trish O'Grady previews Camogie Championship as Clare take on Tipperary in the quarter finals -25.03 Nicholas Rynne and Sean O'Halloran join Pat and Leo  to preview the  All Ireland Hurling semi  finals as Clare take on Limerick on Sunday Show as to be broadcast on SBCR Saturday 4th July 2026

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 3rd of July 2026, seems like the Government is moving to put restrictions Indian immigration, Sonny Lam, Immigration expert at Queen City Law shares his thoughts. The All Blacks take on France in the first test of the season at the sold out One New Zealand stadium, Chief Executive Venues Otautahi, Caroline Harvie-Teare tells Ryan how big of a deal this will be for the garden city. Erica Stanford's rolling out a big expansion of early language support in ECE centres, Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair Kelly Seaburg shares her thoughts on the programme. Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on Sir Keir Starmer apologising on behalf of the British state for its role in historical forced adoptions in England and Wales and the ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang that targeted girls as young as 12 has been released from prison. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, LASTMA Public Affairs director, Mr. Aribidesi joined Oluwakayode for a candid conversation on traffic management and also LASTMA new hotline (3367)

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 2nd of July 2026, the IMF's given New Zealand a fairly positive report card, Kelly Eckhold Westpac Chief Economist shares his thoughts. House prices still going in the wrong direction, real estate agent Rawdon Christie tells Ryan why. Customs Minister Casey Costello has the latest on customs seizing 1.3 million illegal cigarettes and arresting five people. Plus US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump's Crypto windfall and Taylor Swift's wedding in the next couple of days. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 1st of July 2026, a scathing external review of the Treasury has found it's losing the confidence of ministers. Former Treasury economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts. The first-ever New Zealand Michelin awards have been handed out, Restaurant Association CEO Nicola Waldren discusses the success of the night. The Auditor-General says up to 20 thousand school lunches a day are being returned uneaten, Kaitao Intermediate School Principal Phil Palfrey tells Ryan what he's been seeing on the ground. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK Government's long-delayed defence investment plan and people granted asylum having to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, under government plans. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 30th of June 2026, the employment market's showing slight signs of life, Infometrics Consultant Rob Heyes shares his thoughts. A NZ Initiative report says merging councils might not be the golden solution to our local government issues, senior fellow Nick Clark tells Ryan why. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a brain injury crisis striking Aussie sporting heroes and a massive, multi-million-dollar copper theft has police puzzled. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 29th of June 2026, the US and Iran are back at it again, exchanging strikes and excusing each other of violating the ceasefire, Freelance Journalist and lecturer in Journalism at NYU Tel Aviv, Linda Gradstein shares her thoughts. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on Keir Starmer's resignation and what it means for the UK economy, 10 years of Brexit last week, generally accepted to have slowed growth considerably and bad UK data in terms of output showing overall contraction in latest purchasing managers index for June. Labour's promising to expand covid-era apprenticeship subsidies if it wins the election, Shanan Halbert Labour Spokesperson for Tertiary Education shares his thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Prince Harry reconsidering plans to bring his wife and children to the UK next month after his request for police protection was rejected and Trump vowing to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 26th of June 2026, The Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is under investigation over allegations of inappropriate conduct, NZ Herald Senior Investigative Reporter Michael Morrah shares the latest. National's proposing low-interest loans for solar and home energy upgrades, National Party Energy Spokesperson Simeon Brown tells Ryan why the policy is important. Tama Potaka's backed down on his plan around the potential sale of conservation land, Greenpeace Campaigner, Gen Toop shares her thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on the UK heatwave and Chancellor Rachel Reeves urging an Andy Burnham-led government to stick to what she is doing because it is "beginning to bear fruit", as she defended her handling of the UK economy. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Far North Police say they're being met with a wall of silence nearly two months on from a hit and run that killed an 18 year old dirt bike rider. Jahkani Hamilton was found dead about 10pm between Kaikohe and Moerewa on May 1st. Police say an associate of his was found seriously injured nearby – he'd also been knocked off a dirt bike. Police are being stymied by witnesses and their supporters choosing to say nothing and actively resisting the investigation. They say the silence is hugely frustrating for the police investigators and for the boy's grieving whānau, and that their investigations are being hindered. Doesn't this bring to mind the vile Kahui household who closed ranks over the murders of the twins who had the great misfortune to be born into that family? Rationally, intellectually, I know that people have the right to remain silent. Intellectually, they should have the right to remain silent – it's a legal foundation stone. But my heart and my gut says that when somebody, especially a child, has been murdered, lock up any and all of the people withholding information and keep them in a urine-soaked cell until such time as one of the gutless cowards coughs. You can hold two opposing thoughts at the same time. Defence lawyer Steven Lack was on Early Edition this morning. He said it might be infuriating for people who want to see justice for the victims, but the right to silence exists for a reason. “It's designed to curb state power from compelling people in the community to provide answers and there will be investigations where there is public outcry about that because it hampers investigations, but in large part it operates to protect citizens.” He's right. You can't torture people into coughing up the truth because they will tell you anything —anything you want to hear, not necessarily the truth— to stop you hurting them. And generally, countries around the world accept that torture compelling people to speak doesn't get you the truth. But I think as a country we are sick and tired of people closing ranks, staying shtum, and letting the brutal, callous murder of an innocent go unpunished. Somebody's guilty. There were only so many people within a house. I mean, we've seen it time and time again – the Kahuis are probably the most egregious example and the one seared into the public consciousness. But you know one of those unholy lot were responsible for the utterly brutal murders of these children. You know somebody drove into the 18 year old boy and killed him and seriously injured his mate. There were witnesses in this case. To actively hinder an investigation, to refuse to divulge information allows the death to go unpunished and the guilty to walk free. I know Blackstone's ratio says that it's better that nine guilty men go unpunished than one innocent man is jailed. I'm not entirely sure. That was a philosophy from 1760 – does it still work in the year 2026? Yes, the right to silence is enshrined in our Bill of Rights, but rights are not absolute. They are subject to reasonable limits prescribed by law, provided those limits can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. They're designed to protect us, that the State cannot compel us to talk. I think most of us would be quite happy to talk if we saw a crime being committed. If we knew that somebody had been murdered, even if it was a member of our family. We have seen family members do the right thing and dob in a child who has committed murder because that is wrong. The right to silence may well be a legal right but the right to live a life without being murdered surely trumps that? The right to be free and unimpeded and not have your life snuffed out by a violent, callous, evil human surely trumps the right to silence. Is it time to have another look at this? I mean, really. There are ways of modifying it. There are ways of still allowing people their legal rights without necessarily putting them in the cone of silence and protecting them. I'm just so sick of it. Anybody who's lived long enough will have seen it time and time and time again. I hate to think how many murderers there are walking amongst us because nobody had the courage within that family, within the household, to do the right thing and it's going to happen again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Thursday 25th of June 2026, Brooke Van Velden's accused Winston Peters of last-minute politicking, after NZ First threatened to withhold support for health and safety reform, Pike River Campaigner Sonya Rockhouse, tells Andrew what happened at Parliament. Lee Marshall Hunter Campbell Managing Partner shares his thoughts on the annual Hunter Campbell mood of the CFO's report. Defence Lawyer Steven Lack warns against the weakening the right to remain silent. Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Marco Rubio travelling through the Middle East trying to convince US partners that the MoU with Iran doesn't leave them vulnerable to future attacks, as the 60 negotiation process is well underway and in a major test of Zohran Mamdani's influence, all three of the candidates he backed in last night's Democratic primaries won their races, signalling a shift to the left for the party. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPIC: Opposition Parties Ahead of the 2027 ElectionsAs Nigeria's political landscape begins to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Early Edition welcomes Barr. Ladipo Johnson, NDC Lagos Central Senatorial Candidate, for an in-depth conversation on the state of opposition politics and the future of democratic competition in the country.Speaking with Oluwakayode, Barr. Johnson examines the challenges and opportunities facing opposition parties as they seek to strengthen their structures, build coalitions, and present viable alternatives to voters. The discussion explores the role of opposition parties in deepening democracy, holding governments accountable, and ensuring robust political engagement beyond election cycles.The conversation also delves into issues of party ideology, voter confidence, political alliances, youth participation, and the strategies opposition parties must adopt to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive political environment. With the 2027 elections drawing closer, Barr. Johnson shares his perspective on the evolving political climate and what Nigerians should expect in the months ahead.Insightful, timely, and politically engaging, this episode offers listeners a valuable look into the conversations shaping Nigeria's electoral future.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 24th of June 2026, the world's latest ai models may soon pose a threat to national security, cyber security expert Nadia Yousef shares her thoughts. A new NZ Initiative report warns ACC's focused on the wrong thing, President and Chair of Physiotherapy NZ tells Ryan where it's going wrong. Labour's promised retirement village residents will get their money back within three months of leaving if it's elected, Retirement Village Residents Association National President Brian Peat shares his thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the French PM saying forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since Thursday and thousands of UK criminals have been fitted with hi-tech ankle tags to stop them drinking during the Fifa World Cup. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 23rd of June 2026, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, Whitehall editor at the Financial Times, Lucy Fisher has the latest out of the UK. Dave Rennie's unveiled his first All Blacks squad as coach, Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman shares his thoughts. A2 Milk has won approval to sell infant formula into China from its Pōkeno plant, Shareholders Association CEO Oliver Mander tells Ryan how important this is. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on poultry farms going into lockdown in Western Australia following a deadly Avian Flu strain and Australia's biggest ever cocaine drug bust. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday the 22nd of June 2026, National wants to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers from 2028, if re-elected Financial Services Council Chief Executive Kirk Hope shares his thoughts. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on Europe intent on reducing China content in imports and production, Oil prices dropping after the US/Iran peace deal and Inflation stable in the UK, and interest rates stayed unchanged. PWC tax partner Sandy Lau shares her thoughts on the Green Party's wealth tax policy. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on the UK PM urged to resign by colleagues to ensure a bloodless leadership battle he seems certain to lose and a major rail line connecting London to the north faces disruption for the whole week following a fatal train crash at the weekend. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday the 19th of June 2026, GDP first three months of the year came in at a decent 0.8%, with manufacturing leading the charge, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Cameron Brewer shares his thoughts. The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in a sold-out cake tin this weekend, Hurricanes CEO Tony Philip tells Andrew how he thinks the game will shape up. Fishing companies are fuming as the Fisheries Amendment Bill seems dead in the water at least for now, Seafood NZ Chief Executive Lisa Futschek shares her thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on the Makerfield by-election and Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian drone strike since war began, as the first Russian shadow tanker enters English channel since one of seized on Sunday. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Thursday 18th of June Full Show Podcast 2026, Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon previews GDP data out today. Benefit numbers not looking too good for the Government, Labour Social Development and Employment Spokesperson Willow Jean Prime shares her thoughts. ACC Lawyer and Researcher Warren Forster tells Andrew Dickens why ACC is costing us so much. Plus, US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump has issuing new threats to Iran if they don't stick to the Memorandum of Understanding and the Obama Presidential Center is due to open in Chicago this weekend. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Wednesday 17th of June 2026, Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett gives his thoughts on the Government given the green light to a 30-year infrastructure plan. Less people are drinking and driving and it's young people leading the charge, Virginia Nicholls NZ Alcohol and Beverage Council Executive Director tells Andrew why. The Act Party is promising to restore freedom of speech to professional regulators if re-elected, Free Speech Union Council Member Ani O'Brien shares her thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now we were saying this last week and it hasn't gone away and it's not going to go away as the different parties announce their policies in the lead up to the election. How do we know what's true and what's not when it comes to costings? When it comes to millions and billions of dollars, how do we keep tabs on it? We can't. Nicola Willis says there's an $18.2 billion gaping hole between Labour's promises, which are reinstating the pay equity scheme, billions, the future fund and the cap on public transport, and the money available to fund those policy promises. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says, Really? Willis should take a long hard look at her own accounts and explain the $56 billion hole in the roads of national significance." And so back round we go again. As I mentioned last week, how are we to know when you've got Nicola Willis accusing the former CEO of Kāinga Ora of bidding $10 million more than the next commercial bid on a property back in the bad old days? He says that is an outright lie, it was $2 million more, which, you know, is $1.5 million too much. And then it turns out after, you know, a rule is put over the numbers, it was $8 million. So how are we to know? I thought we had Treasury with a sharpened pencil doing the adding up to see if the promises can be paid for, and we kind of do, but I'm with economist Cameron Bagrie who told Early Edition this morning he's in favour of an independent fiscal institution. Am I in favour of an independent watchdog to go through party political costings? I think that's a step too far. Am I in favour of what's called an independent fiscal institution which sort of sits aside the New Zealand Treasury, such as the Congressional Budget Office in the United States? The answer is yes. You know, I think we need to see a lot more sunlight, a lot more focus on the fiscal accounts, particularly issues such as population ageing and whether things such as New Zealand superannuation and exploding healthcare expenditure is going to be sustainable. Now, they will be sustainable, but the caveat is someone's going to have to pay. You know, the problem at the moment is that we tend to write out the cheques forgetting at some stage someone's going to have to pay and odds are it will be the younger generation down the track. Well exactly, because the promises made today without the money to fund them are the bills the young people have to pay tomorrow and enough's enough, they've got quite enough on their plate. It's a bit of a conundrum really because both National and Labour want to be calling the shots in the next government. They know that most voters are motivated by self interest, those that aren't tribal. They say, "You want my vote? Sure, what's in it for me?" So the parties have to make promises even though they're constrained by the fact that we're in dire straits. And so we need to know that they are promises that can be kept for those of us that care and hopefully, hopefully there are more and more voters that do care. Treasury can provide pre election policy costings but recognised political parties in Parliament are the ones who request the independent costings and analyses. It's not, you know, a public totting up as the policies come out. And rather than evaluating policies in a vacuum, Treasury and other relevant public service agencies assess the financial implications of the policies to ensure consistency and reliability. But as a voter, I think we really need a body that can independently audit each party's promise as they go and see whether they're pie in the sky or doable. And it will only really be the main parties we need to worry about. Minor parties can make all sorts of outlandish promises and then say, Oh soz, the senior coalition partner put the kybosh on them. We really wanted every household in the country to have $1,000 per week but National Labour wouldn't let us do it, so sorry about that." So it's only really National and Labour you need to have a long hard look at. But I would really like to see an independent authority with a head for figures do the sums and explain their workings in layman's terms so every voter will know what we're in for. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Tuesday the 16th of June 2026, The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which Pakistan says will be signed on Friday in Switzerland, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith tells Andrew if this deal is going to stick. The All Whites will take on Iran in their first game of the FIFA World Cup, Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine shares his thoughts on how the All Whites will play. Political commentator and Director of the Democracy Project Bryce Edwards shares his thoughts on the Opportunities Party committing to all their MPs not getting taxpayer funded entitlements in an unfair way. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on a shark attack at a Sydney beach and Australia's richest person investing in Elon Musk's SpaceX. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Monday 15th of June 2026, Trump says a US/Iran agreement could be signed today, with mediators saying a deal is within reach. Business correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on oil prices following a potential US/Iran peace deal, how will the UK pay for defence and forthcoming Bank of England interest rate decision this week and the European Central Bank raised rates a bit, what does it mean for growth? Nicola Willis has called out Labour for having a $18.2 billion spending hole in their policy plan, Independent Economist Cameron Bagrie shares his thoughts on whether we need a independent verifier to stop 'fiscal holes'. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel and Switzerland votes in a referendum to decide on a proposal to cap their population at 10 million. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SpaceX hit Wall Street today and Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire. This is the Early Edition of the Business News Headlines for Friday the 12th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, the Prime Minister of Pakistan says the U.S. and Iran have agreed to an agreement to end the war. In a related story the people of Iran are said to be confused and disheartened. Yet another vehicle recall this time by Ford. And we have some Taylor Swift news for you today. Some good news?  Gas prices are now below $4 a gallon in about half of the country. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, Jeffrey Pryce, Senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies shares his thoughts on Trump's latest strikes on Iran. The FIFA World Cup is about to be underway in Mexico City, Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine tells Francesca what we can expect. Act's taking a tougher stance on rural crime, Act Party Agriculture Spokesperson Andrew Hoggard shares the party's latest policy. Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on Defence Secretary John Healey resigning from Keir Starmer's government and Trump saying the US will hit Iran 'very hard' and threatens to take Kharg Island. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Thursday the 11th of June 2026, Labour wants to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in the main centres, urban planner Bruce Weir tells Francesca Rudkin whether or not this is feasible or not. The wrong hire could come at a big price tag for small businesses, Director of BSP Advisory and Small Business NZ Founder Phil Wicks shares his thoughts. US Correspondent Mitch McCann has the latest on Trump's latest comments around the war restarting and NBA Basketball fever taking over New York City. Plus, Charter schools have released their first performance reports and the results are mixed, PPTA President Chris Abercrombie shares his thoughts. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast 2026, The Police Commissioner says a senior officer shouldn't stay in the job after putting his name forward for Labour, Police Association President Steve Watt shares his thoughts. New numbers show Kiwis are spending more but buying less, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young shares her thoughts. The National Party has pledged to double permanent funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust if re-elected, National Party Conservation Spokesperson, Tama Potaka tells Francesca how big of a difference this would make for farmers and landowners. Plus, Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio has the latest on Anthony Albanese responding to a secretly funded vitriolic ad campaign against the Victoria Premier and another spear fisherman killed by a Shark, the third in Australia in four weeks. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast Monday 8th of June 2026, The Government's quietly pre-committed more than a billion dollars from next year's budget, but is refusing to say where the money's going, Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams shares his thoughts. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce has the latest on the Euro GDP growth rate and the EU launching a major tech push to break US and China dependence. The red meat sector is generating $17.5 billion in GDP every year and supporting one in every 20 jobs, Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland shares her thoughts. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EARLY EDITION INTERVIEWWITH OLUWAKAYODEGUEST: Odeh Friday, Country Director, Accountability Lab NigeriaTOPIC: Celebrating Democracy in Nigeria and AfricaOn this edition of the Early Edition , Oluwakayode sits down with Odeh Friday, Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, for a timely conversation on the state of democracy in Nigeria and across the African continent.As a leading voice in the promotion of transparency, ethical leadership, and active citizenship, Odeh Friday reflects on the progress, challenges, and opportunities that define democratic governance in Africa today. The discussion examines how democratic institutions have evolved, the role of citizens in strengthening accountability, and the importance of protecting democratic values in an era of increasing political and economic complexity.Drawing from Accountability Lab Nigeria's work, including the widely recognized Integrity Icon Nigeria initiative and partnerships with institutions such as the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the conversation highlights the importance of integrity, public trust, and citizen engagement in building resilient democracies.The interview also explores youth participation in governance, the future of democratic accountability, and the lessons Nigeria and other African nations can learn from one another as they continue to strengthen democratic systems.Insightful, inspiring, and forward-looking, this episode offers a thoughtful reflection on democracy's journey in Africa and the collective responsibility required to sustain it.

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The Grouse Grind reopened for the season this week, thanks to some great weather we've gotten in our region. We're joined by Julia Lipscome, senior production on the Early Edition. She is an avid runner and just ran the mini Vancouver Sun Run on Sunday with her son. She's also training for a marathon this summer.

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