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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists. The three of them discuss: this Auckland's Measles case, and the governments proposed social media ban for under 16s. Heather Roy is a former Government Minister, deputy leader of ACT, and now professional director and principal of boutique consulting company TorquePoint. Dean Hall is the CEO of Rocketwerkz.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists. The three of them discuss: raising speed limits outside schools, mothers day & the Dunedin childrens theatre seeking council health. Heather Roy is a former Government Minister, deputy leader of ACT, and now professional director and principal of boutique consulting company TorquePoint. Dean Hall is the CEO of Rocketwerkz.

Danielle Mullings is a dynamic young leader and technology enthusiast. She does a fun mix of tech, youth empowerment, and media, hosting a youth TV show, moderating global science events, and serving on Jamaica's AI Task Force. Danielle is currently juggling these responsibilities while part-time pursuing her Masters of Science in Translational Health Sciences at Oxford University while also working with regional and international entities. In this episode, Danielle discusses her commitment to bringing young people together, listening to their experiences and ensuring that their voices are heard… leadership roles early in her school and university years… incorporating the viewpoints of others in the youth leadership and advocacy space… working to increase the number of young people  involved in decision-making forums… growing up in a loving and supportive family, and the important life lessons her family taught her… being encouraged to pursue roles of increasing scope and responsibilities as a university student, including running for Guild President, leading thousands of students and being the official representative to the university administration, as well as the regional university administration, representing 50,000 students across the Caribbean… the role of technology in effectively gathering and using data to understand and communicate the needs of students… how her experiences led her to become the host of a youth TV show in Jamaica, showcasing young people, their stories, and their accomplishments… the importance of individualized approaches to self-care… ways to deal with our own self-criticism… the importance of volunteerism and how it can lead to unexpected career opportunities… having the courage to apply for roles that may seem out of reach... how introducing herself to a Government Minister led to being invited to join Jamaica's AI Task Force and another government committee... the power of a simple compliment in encouraging others, and the reminder to be more positive as we speak with people day-to-day… and her advice to young women (and us all) to “shoot for the stars” as we find our voice. (Jamaica)

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran. The trio discuss Nationals proposed social media ban for under 16s. Plus the Government halting all pay equity claims, and the Auditor-General launching an inquiry into David Seymour's school lunch programme. Peter Dunne is a former MP and Government Minister, turned commentator. Boopsie Maran is an urban strategist and founder of Places for Good a Tamaki Makaurau based community engagement and placemaking collective.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran. They look at whether Newmarket's Westfield mall is killing neighbouring businesses, and Blenheim's CBD dilemma. Peter Dunne is a former MP and Government Minister, turned commentator. Boopsie Maran is an urban strategist and founder of Places for Good a Tamaki Makaurau based community engagement and placemaking collective.

Éamon Ó Cuív is not only a former Government Minister and TD but as he explains to Sean O'Rourke, he is also a dedicated campaigner and prison negotiator. Éamon also opens up about his grandfather, Fianna Fáil founder, Taoiseach and former President of Ireland Éamon de Valera plus he shares his own aspirations for the party his Grandfather began.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter // Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer, South East Technological University // Finian McGrath, former Government Minister and former TD for Dublin Bay North

The government is calling in the Commerce Commission to help fix Wellington's water issues. This means Wellington Water will have to report details of its financial management to the Commerce Commission, and the commission will make sure that Wellington ratepayers aren't getting ripped off. How exactly are they going to do it? Local Government Minister Simon Watts talks to Ryan Bridge about the details. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate's strong editorial on the $11.7 billion cost blowout to Victoria's major projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we look at the latest Government minister to be forced to leave their role. Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked after a newspaper revealed he sent a string of offensive and abusive WhatsApp messages. Gwynne said on X that he was sorry for any offence caused by the "badly misjudged" comments. Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss.Meanwhile, the deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner spoke to Laura about accusations she was “aggressive” during a Grenfell Tower demolition meeting. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell . It was made by Jack Maclaren with Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

A county Galway farmer has been given a community service order in lieu of a prison sentence for assaulting former Minister of State Anne Rabbitte by throwing a package containing cow dung at her. Reporter John Cooke is at the District Court in Ennis

The Local Government Act is being scrubbed of requirements to consider social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being. The Government says its reforms will refocus councils on basics - like fixing pipes, filling potholes, and delivering core services. It will also benchmark council performance and modernise rules to drive cost savings. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says this'll stop councils spending lots of money on things they argue fit within the four well-being objectives. "They won't be able to use that excuse when they go out to consult on their annual plans or their long-term plans as to why they want to spend money on those activities." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Advisor and former Government Minister, Prof Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice President at Mary Immaculate College, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan, Psychology Lecturer and author.

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says Wellington City Council's new Crown Observer Lindsay McKenzie will sort through its “dysfunction between personalities". Former Tasman and Gisborne council boss Lindsay McKenzie will start in the role tomorrow. Brown told Mike Hosking that McKenzie will be “working with the mayor and councillors to help them get on.” McKenzie's other role would regard Wellington City Council's long-term plan, after the council “decided to throw it out and start again.” “That's created some significant concern about the financial position of the council.” Brown says he'll be getting monthly reports from McKenzie ahead of a final report at the end of his term on July 31. He said McKenzie would provide external advice and assist with a fresh pair of eyes, though it's up to the council whether they follow the Crown Observer's guidance. “[He is] someone else who … has not been part of all the drama over the last little while and can provide an extra set of advice.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Local Government Minister says Wellington Council's new Crown observer will deal with relationship issues and help them get their long term plan over the line. Former Chief Executive Officer of Tasman Gisborne District Councils, Lindsey McKenzie, has been appointed to the role. Simeon Brown says he will be in place until July 31st, 2025. He says that will mean he's with them until the Long Term Plan is due. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Local Government Minister is determined to fix the 'dysfunction' and uncertain financial conditions impacting Wellington City Council. Simeon Brown today confirmed he will appoint a Crown observer to help the council develop a new Long-Term Plan. He says he informed mayor Tory Whanau of his reasons before confirming this decision. "It was a professional conversation, I informed her of the decision I'd arrived at based on a number of reasons." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Local Government Minister has little to say about Wellington City Council's fate. The Government has signalled it's willing to intervene, after labelling the Council's Long Term Plan backtrack a 'shambles'. Simeon Brown last week asked the Department of Internal Affairs for advice on potential intervention. Brown says he's now reviewing it and is considering it. "It's a serious issue, but as I've said, I've received the advice and I'm now considering it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau is meeting with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on Thursday as her council faces the threat of government intervention. Krystal Gibbens reports.

A Government Minister claims investment is being put into Clare to protect the county's IDA-supported jobs. It comes as data from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has revealed the number of people employed in Clare as a result of foreign direct investment has dipped under 6,000 for the first time in a decade. The level of growth in jobs supported by the Industrial Development Agency in the Midwest region as a whole was just 2.6% last year compared to 5.8% in the Midlands. Speaking during a visit to Clare, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and the Employment, Emer Higgins, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the Government is prioritising regional development to ensure counties like Clare remain as attractive as urban centres like Dublin.

A Government Minister says he gives "every encouragement" to those working to bring about the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station. Clare County Council has already given its commitment to plans for the defunct rail stop to be reinstated, having recently announced its purchase of lands to provide a strategic landbank to be used for the station. A socio-economic analysis of the benefits of reopening the station commissioned by the local authority and published this month states it would have a commuter market of between 1,100 and 1,700 people while its 15-year employment income impact would be in excess of €25 million. Responding to a contribution by Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley on the subject in the Seanad, Fine Gael Minister of State Neale Richmond says he sees merit in the arguments being put forward by the station's champions.

A Government Minister has acknowledged the challenges facing the people of Kilrush. Alan Dillon who's Fine Gael Minister of State at the Department of Housing and Local Government says while the concerns and frustrations of communities are well-founded, he insists a line has to be drawn on any nuances made about the intentions of Asylum Seekers.

The Local Government Minister is pulling no punches about gang members wearing patches in Hawke's Bay Regional Council's chambers, which is illegal. The Council yesterday voted unanimously to keep its Māori Wards - but photos posted on Facebook afterwards included patched gang members celebrating. They've since been taken down The Council has replied it acknowledges people's concerns, but it doesn't have the authority to exclude members of the public. Simeon Brown says that's an excuse. He says the reality is it was an important vote and those patched gang members should not have been present. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Local Government Minister's outlining his expectation to councils ahead of day two of the local government conference.  Local Government New Zealand is meeting in Wellington, and yesterday received a broadside from the Prime Minister instructing them to tighten their belts.  Minister Simeon Brown is expected to make an announcement today on potential deals between central and local government.  But Brown told Mike Hosking it won't be a silver bullet, and councils still need to be better with their spending.  He says like central government, councils need to cut their budgets, to give residents rates relief.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development Hon Martin Agyei Mensah Korsah has assured that the government will soon brief Parliament on the cost of equipment purchased to undertake the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP)

The Local Government Minister's defending controversial changes to the rules around councils' Māori wards.  The third reading of the bill has passed, which forces councils to have a binding referendum on Māori wards at next year's elections.   Local Government New Zealand is against the changes, calling it an overreach.  But Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking he disagrees, and it's about letting local communities have their say.  He says Local Government NZ has gone woke and is simply trying to push the last government's left-wing policies  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During a visit to the Mallam market, Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah showed clear disappointment. The building's renovation, meant to become a school for traders' children, has been marred by poor craftsmanship

The head of the Shannon Airport Group has told a Government Minister the facility is "underutilised" and can play a greater role in easing congestion in Dublin. Newly-appointed Minister of State James Lawless has visited the Midwest base where much of the discussion has centred around perceived regional imbalance and boosting Shannon's passenger growth. The new Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has announced the high-level outcomes of the Mid-Term Review of the Regional Airports Programme for 2021 to 2025. Chief among these is the development of a new Regional State Airports Sustainability Programme, which has a capital budget of €4.2 million that can be availed of by Shannon and Cork Airports as they strive to meet their sustainability goals. Shannon has recently applied for a solar photovoltaic farm as a means of producing renewable energy and one of the other outcomes of the Government's review is to expand the scope of sustainability projects such as this. Among the actions to be considered in advance of the next Regional Airports Programme are putting adequate supports are in place for regional airports such as Shannon, promoting balanced regional development and consulting with airlines with a view to bringing more routes to regional airports. As Dublin Airport is currently limited to having 32 million passengers a year, there is much dialogue around how other airports can play their part in taking on additional flights. Minister of State James Lawless says there's no reason why Shannon shouldn't be a key part of the solution. Clare FM · Shannon Airport To Benefit From €4.2m Sustainability Funding Pool The aviation regulator, the Irish Aviation Authority, has recently capped the number of passengers to go through Dublin Airport over the coming winter season at 14.4 million. Responding to the measure, Ryanair says air fares will likely go "through the roof" as a result. CEO of the Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine insists the Government must acknowledge the potential for Shannon to grow and alleviate issues in Dublin.

A Government Minister has announced a funding pool of over €4 million that Shannon Airport can avail of as it strives to meet its sustainability goals. Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment Climate and Communications, James Lawless, has relayed the news during a visit to the Midwest base. The €4.2 million initiative, known as the Regional State Airports Sustainability Programme, gives Shannon and Cork access to funding which can be used to implement solutions to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices. Minister Lawless says any sustainability proposals Shannon puts forward - including public transport improvements - will most likely be looked favourably upon by his Department.

Britain's July 4th General Election marked a reset of the political landscape in the UK with the Labour Party winning a landslide victory of 412 seats in the 650 seat Parliament. The Conservative Party lost over 200 seats, But the moderate Liberal Democrat Party surged into third place with 72 seats, And the Reform Party headed by Nigel Farage garnered four seats. Vince Cable, former leader of the LibDem Party and Government Minister shares his analysis of the reults.

Ministers are keeping a close eye on Wellington City Council, over a stoush between councillors and officials. Some around the council table claim CEO Barbara McKerrow is withholding information from them. She'd devised new protocols limiting information councillors could request from officials. The proposal's been withdrawn after Local Government Minister Simeon Brown labelled it 'appalling'. Brown says it should never have happened. "The CEO of the council needs to realise that she is not elected, and that the councillors and the mayor is." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy Dooley - we are now 6 years old!!! To celebrate this epic milestone for the show, we are taking the equivalent of a First Class Round the World ticket to hear from the most amazing, impactful and wise guests - all in this one episode! From the UK's House of Lords, to the woman who has been declared as being responsible for creating the most exciting constitutional democracy in the world. From a global design icon and author to an internationally recognised and lauded Social Entrepreneur from Ethiopia. We hear from our very oldest (and wisest) guest at 92 and also our very youngest guest (mid 20's) both on starting a business. And what different experiences they had some 70 years apart! There's so much in here it's hard to summarise so just a few of the things you will hear include: Advice from a non techy tech veteran on how all of us can, and need to, become meaningfully involved in tech How the world's first non binary Government Minister and the world's most recognised leader of enhancing democracy against authoritarianism, Audrey Tang, thinks about her role How a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist in the Americas believes women need to advocate much more strongly for themselves when it comes to negotiating; What to think about before you start your side hustle or startup; and We hear from Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor Jennifer Aaker and her co-author colleague, Naomi Bagdonas, on how important it is for us all to lighten up a little. Our aim is that this celebration episode will brighten and lighten your day. So without further ado wish us Happy Birthday and enjoy this blockbuster episode!Useful LinksTrailer for feature documentary ‘Good Enough Ancestor' about Audrey TangCurious to learn more? Check out our full interviews with our featured guests:Full episode with Martha Lane FoxFull episode with Audrey TangFull episode with June Dally WatkinsFull episode with Brukty TigabuFull episode with Margarita HerdociaFull episode with Sophia AthasFull episode with Debbie MillmanFull episode with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a real live government Secretary of State with us in News Agents HQ today - David TC Davies insists the election still winnable for the Conservatives - and says if you want to see what Labour would do in power, then look at the mess unfolding in Wales. Is he missing something or are we? Later, Peter Conradi - author of Who Lost Russia - takes us gently through all that is unfolding right now in Russia, Ukraine and Georgia, and why - despite the Western sanctions - it all speaks to a resurgent Putin.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents"!The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agents

The Government has made a deal with Auckland Council as part of its Local Water Done Well reforms.  The deal saves Aucklanders from Watercare's proposed 25.8 percent rates increase. Watercare will be able to borrow $1.9 billion over the next ten years for long-term investment in water infrastructure.   Local Government Minister Simeon Brown tells Mike Hosking similar actions will be taken regionally, with councils required to put forward their water service delivery plans.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selina Robinson discusses how she was forced to resign as minister of post-secondary education in Canada's British Columbia. The sequence of events leading to this undeserved firing was fueled by her remark about the legitimacy of the State of Israel. 

The Government says it's fully aligned around the coalition commitment to make a U-turn on Māori wards.   A new bill requires the provision of Māori wards to be decided by community referendum, beginning with the next local body election.   It reverses legislation from the previous Government that brought Māori wards into line with other wards and protected Māori seats from being disestablished or vetoed by referendum.  Local Government Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that the Government's working as quickly as it can to instate the legislation from 2028.   He says some councils that don't wish to poll ahead of the next local election, have the ability to reverse the decision to establish Māori wards in the interim.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Local Government Minister says Māori wards on councils should be a decision for the public. Simeon Brown's announced the referendums will be reintroduced, which reverses the previous Government's legislation removing the requirement. It also means Māori wards established since must now hold a binding poll, or disestablish the wards. Brown says about 45 councils will have to go to referendum. "What the coalition Government has said is that we believe that if councils wish to put in place these Māori wards- that they need to ask the voters." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow marks 20 years since the smoking ban was introduced in Ireland. We were the first country in the world to implement it and there was a great deal of opposition at the time. Now, 20 years on - What are your memories of the smoking ban being implemented? Andrea was joined by Finian McGrath, Former TD and Government Minister and others to discuss...

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Every five years, we put a cross on a piece of paper – and put it in a ballot box. It's a democratic right. A civic duty. An opportunity to have a say on what matters to us in our communities. 2024 is a big year for elections. Because more of us than ever before will be going to the polls around the globe. In the US. The UK. India. Taiwan. Mexico. South Africa. And many more. And there's a lot at stake – from the rise of the far right and soaring inflation to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and the climate emergency. But voting is one thing. Making change happen, is another altogether. For this episode, we're joined by Rt Hon Caroline Flint, former MP and Government Minister for the Labour party, and Ian Stewart, Chief Economist at Deloitte, as we ask: Do elections change anything?  Tune in to find out:  What we can learn from past elections to make future elections count How governments can balance short-term issues and long-term challenges Which issues matter most to voters right now How elections impact business – and how businesses can be prepared   Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: youtube.com/@DeloitteUK  Check out Change Please here:  changeplease.org Guests: Rt Hon Caroline Flint, former MP for the Labour party and Advisory Board Member for think tank Reform, and Ian Stewart, Chief Economist at Deloitte Hosts: Ethan Worth and Annie Wong Original music: Ali Barrett  

The new Local Government Minister is confident in his replacement to three waters.  The government's looking to introduce legislation attempting to make it easier for councils to make council-controlled water entities.  Labour's Local Government Spokesperson Kieran McAnulty fears smaller councils with high debts will be left in the dark.  But Minister Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking that plans put forward by councils are expected to be financially sustainable.  He says they're going to have economic regulation to make sure they're not gold-plating the infrastructure, and that it's cost effective.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has unveiled their own legislation designed to replace Three Waters. Prime Minster Chris Luxon confirmed Three Waters will be scrapped by February 23, as part of the Government's 100-day plan. It will be replaced by two new bills by mid-2025 in order to phase in the alternative: Local Water Done Well. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says the new legislation will allow local council-controlled organisations to have more input. "We'll be enabling that through legislation throughout this year, and that will ensure that councils are able to have their long-term investment in water infrastructure over the long term to get the infrastructure New Zealanders need." LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cush Jumbo is the award-winning actor known for her roles on the stage and screen, from The Good Fight to Macbeth. She joins Clare McDonnell to discuss starring in - and executive producing – the new crime thriller series Criminal Record. Cush stars as DS June Lenker, a police detective locked in a confrontation with an older detective, played by Peter Capaldi, over a historic murder conviction.For the first time, Royal Mail has dedicated set of stamps to a female pop group, to commemorate 30 years since the Spice Girls formed in 1994. Lauren Bravo, a culture journalist and author and DJ Yinka Bokinni joined Emma to talk about it.Last week on Woman's Hour we heard the candid admission by the former Labour MP and Government Minister, Dame Joan Ruddock that she was ready to end her terminally ill husband's life using a pillow in a bid to end his pain. Her husband the former MP Frank Doran had been suffering from end stage bowel cancer in 2017, and she struggled to get him pain relief medication in the hours before he died. She is now calling for a free vote in the Commons to legalise assisted dying. The public debate around the subject has been revived in recent months by leading figures such as Esther Rantzen - who revealed that she is considering travelling to a Dignitas clinic in Switzerland if her cancer worsens. But others such as Baroness Ilora Finlay, a cross bench peer in the House of Lords and a palliative end of life care expert, are cautioning against a law change. She believes improved access to care and pain relief is the answer when people are dying rather than the taking of lethal drugs. She joins Clare McDonnell to reflect on the new push for a law change.Shere Hite - a name many people will remember, but some may not know. She was a pioneering feminist sex researcher who published her ground-breaking book, The Hite Report: A National Study of Female Sexuality in 1976. The book was seen by many as radical, changing prevailing notions about female sexuality. Shere went on to write and publish several more books, but endured intense and lasting criticism in the US, and eventually moved to Europe and renounced her American citizenship in 1995. She died in 2020. Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated Director, Nicole Newnham felt that despite how influential Shere had been in life, that she has since been forgotten. So Nicole produced the documentary, The Disappearance of Shere Hite, which is released in UK cinemas on January 12th. She joins Krupa to discuss it. As the number of pupils missing a significant amount of their education is about double the level it was before the pandemic, Clare is joined by Ellie Costello, the executive director of Square Peg, a not-for-profit which helps families that struggle with school attendance.

Woman's Hour investigates the cosmetic surgery clinic taking legal action when patients post unfavourable reviews. Kate Kronenbach tells reporter Melanie Abbott she was disappointed when she had an operation to remove fat from her arms after losing 10 stone, and received a solicitor's letter when she wrote about her experience on the Trustpilot website. Action has also been taken against five others. The Free Speech Union is supporting them in their case. Clare McDonnell discusses the story with Melanie and speaks to the Union and to patient campaigner Dawn Knight. Is speed-dating making a comeback? Apathy over dating apps seems to be pushing both men and women towards the kind of speed dating that was so popular in the nineties. But is it better than online dating? And does it work? Clare is joined by writer Radhika Sanghani and relationship counsellor Suzie Hayman to discuss.Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina won a controversial fourth consecutive term in Parliamentary elections last elections last Sunday. The opposition party called it a 'sham' election, coming after mass arrests of her political opponents and refused to participate. The leader of the Opposition former PM Khaleda Zia – also female - is under house arrest. Between them the two women have dominated Bangladeshi politics since 1991. BBC News South Asian Correspondent, Samira Hussain, joins Clare McDonnell to tell us more about these leaders and the political situation in Bangladesh. Last week on Woman's Hour we heard the candid admission by the former Labour MP and Government Minister, Dame Joan Ruddock that she was ready to end her terminally ill husband's life using a pillow in a bid to end his pain. Her husband the former MP Frank Doran had been suffering from end stage bowel cancer in 2017, and she struggled to get him pain relief medication in the hours before he died. She is now calling for a free vote in the Commons to legalise assisted dying. The public debate around the subject has been revived in recent months by leading figures such as Esther Rantzen - who revealed that she is considering travelling to a Dignitas clinic in Switzerland if her cancer worsens; and the late Dame Diana Rigg, who made a recording before her death making the case for assisted dying. But others such as Baroness Ilora Finlay, a cross bench peer in the House of Lords and a palliative end of life care expert, are cautioning against a law change. She believes improved access to care and pain relief is the answer when people are dying rather than the taking of lethal drugs. She joins Clare McDonnell to reflect on the new push for a law change.Presented by Clare McDonnell Producer: Louise Corley

Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis.   Victoria has served as Attorney General for England and Wales since 2022.  She is also a Government Minister, and the MP for Banbury.  Sally and Victoria discuss the day to day role of Attorney General and what that entails.  Victoria also shares insights into how the crossover between law and politics in her career came about.  They discuss the importance of increasing diversity when it comes to government legal careers; what's been achieved so far and what more needs to be done. Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy's Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni

On this episode we discussed a call from a Government Minister to cut the dole from last weeks rioters and make them pay for the damage they caused.

With so many unanswered questions, different theories about what exactly happened to young Welshman Gareth Williams in summer 2010 remain rife. One suggestion is that he was assassinated by a rogue state. A former KGB intelligence officer, an ex-Government Minister and the wife of murdered dissident Alexander Litvinenko all suspect Russian involvement. But would the Kremlin really go to such lengths?Death of a Codebreaker is presented by Dr Sian Williams with contributions in Episode 4 from from Dyfan Rees, Ashley Byrne and Wayne Wright. Producers: Ashley Byrne, James Pepper and Wayne Wright The Executive Producer is Ashley Byrne. Research by Wayne Wright, Ashley Byrne and James Pepper. Music by Robin Forrest The Sound editor: Kev Bailey Death of a Codebreaker is an MIM Production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Wales.

This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio. To join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

It's been a year since Pope Francis officially apologized for the Roman Catholic Church's role in the abuses and forced assimilation of Indigenous people at Canadian residential schools. At the time, officials said it was an important step toward healing and reconciliation. But others said it was more important for the Church to take action in addition to rhetoric. We'll get different perspectives about the weight of the papal apology one year later. GUESTS Chief Wilton Littlechild (Cree), International Chief for Treaty Six and the former commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Piita Irniq (Inuk), elder, residential school survivor, and Inuit cultural teacher Andrew Carrier (Métis), Red River Métis Government Minister for Residential & Day Schools Dr. Apooyak'ii, Tiffany Prete (Kainai [Blood Tribe]), assistant professor of sociology at the University of Lethbridge

A Government minister has warned the pensions triple lock is unsustainable and could be watered down with retirees told they might not get the expected 8.5% rise next year.Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has said human rights laws are hindering efforts to tackle terrorism by preventing UK forces from capturing suspects and taking them abroad. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on a possible arms deal to supply his war effort in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE THESIS: There can be no compromise on this issue: we are the only ones God has called to fight this Minister of Truth, fame-hungry, ill-balanced, vicious young woman trained in propaganda and convinced of her special place in history.   THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  Genesis 1 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. 6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day. 9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. 11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. 12 The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening, and there was morning—the third day. 14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. 16 God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18 to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day. 20 And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” 21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.” 23 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day. 24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own image,     in the image of God he created them;     male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” 29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. 31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. Matthew 4:3-5 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'[a]” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. THE NEWS & COMMENT: [AUDIO] - Just stop everything and watch this absolutely firey exchange between @chiproytx and @SecMayorkas. Devastating questioning from Roy challenging Mayorkas on his support for Biden's intentional border crisis. On April 19, the National Sheriffs' Association and the Border Sheriffs wrote to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer, urging them to retain Title 42 authority for Customs and Border officers. The letter, embedded below, is brief but powerful.  [AUDIO] -  Nina Jancowinz, the 33 year old Minister of Truth sings about disinformation  [AUDIO] -   . . . Then, she offers this: the most condescending explanation of Biden firing the Ukrainian prosecutor that I have ever heard, and she tops it off with: “Now you can get back to watching Netflix, Zoom happy hours, and washing your hands” (smirk) But, instead of focusing on this woman's self-clowning narcissism, Jeff Bezo's WA-PO attacks a black man for changing his mind about serving the Democrat plantation.   How a former NBA player and activist became a far-right media darling THE LISTENERS: Hi Todd! I'm writing you from the separate country of Washington state. Recently I was able to rekindle a relationship with my dad.. something that was long past due. Ah, life can get messy and I'm glad we were able to clean it up. The thing I've missed the most are our visits and random phone calls.  Yesterday morning he called me and said “hey hon, what are you doing? Watching the view?” We both had a good laugh. I responded that I was folding laundry and listening to my favorite podcaster, Todd Herman. He was thrilled (and proud). Come to find out he has been a fan of yours for years but hasn't listened since you left KTTH. He doesn't know how to podcast and I promised to hook him up this coming weekend when we get together for Sunday dinner so he doesn't miss another day of the greatest podcast ever! He asked me if you still do the personal note at the end of the show.. it made me smile when he asked that. That was also one of my favorite parts of the show. Always a touching story that made me release and breathe at the end of hashing out all the evil we are living in.  Sadly, my dad is sick and we don't know how much longer he has but we are not wasting another day. Your podcast and the evil in this world has brought me closer to God. I was always a believer but rarely spoke his name. I thank you for bringing me closer to our creator. My life is better because of it. It is comforting to know that even though I've missed many years with my dad on this side, I will get eternity with him one day in heaven. If you can find some time in your day to add more personal notes, my dad and I will BOTH be listening and smiling together. Thank you for all you d Kelli A PERSONAL NOTE: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.