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Midwives and specialists begged Health New Zealand to abandon the proposal to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital - and at an emotional meeting with staff, it has. MERAS Union co-leader Caroline Conroy spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

New podcast format! Scrapping the weekly recaps and jumping straight into the movie going forward. Thanks for listening!

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has expressed interest in scrapping regional councils as part of the new RMA reforms - and it's sparked debate among experts. NZ First's Shane Jones has expressed similar sentiments, having recently told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional Government. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter says there's a need to amalgamate local authorities. "Local Government's been up for that issue for quite a while for quite a number of years now - it's nearly 36 years since local Government reform gave us the current structure that we've got." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statistics Minister Shane Reti has announced that the Census form will be scrapped and instead replaced with smaller surveys and administrative data. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed openness to reducing sick leave entitlements. And tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate as Israel's war on Gaza continues, threatening global security. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about both of these topics.

You know what I'm not going to miss? The census. If there anything that showed how bad Governments can be at embracing technology, it was the census. At a time when Governments collect huge amounts of electronic data about us, it seemed ridiculous that they were also asking us to fill out a paper form and send it in. They already know what we're earning, the IRD has that. They already know how many babies are being born and how many of us are dying and how many of us getting hitched - Births, Deaths and Marriages has that. They already know how many of us are leaving the country and coming into the country, that's collected too. They know how many one, two or three bedroom houses there are, that's all collected already. And yet - they were asking us to tell them that all again on the census form. Which made the exercise a giant waste of money. The last one cost $325 million and the next one was going to cost $400 million. Now I accept that there is information we will lose. Because as far as I know, no Government department collects information on how many languages you speak or what your sexuality is or what your first language is or how many people live in your house. So yes, by scrapping the census, we will end up with an incomplete set of data. But we already have an incomplete set of data because of the huge numbers of us that didn't fill it in. In 2018, we didn't count one in six Kiwis. That's not complete at all. So either way, we won't know anything. Except one way was going to cost us $400 million. Scrapping the census was way overdue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Statistics Minister says his agency is well up to transforming how the Census is done in New Zealand, despite previous short-comings. The five-yearly census is being replaced by a smaller, annual survey - and using Government department data. Stats NZ has faced past criticism over poor Census response rates But Shane Reti says it's ready to turn that around. "There's been some fall-overs with Stats NZ - and actually, part of our job is also to build trust and to build quality with Stats NZ. I believe they'll be able to rebuild their reputation and deliver quality." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! How do we feel about the Government overruling councils on decisions that negatively impact economic growth, development and employment? Is this necessary? The Government has confirmed they're going to scrap the census - do we agree with this move? Are the Crusaders being mean in banning cowbells from the Chiefs-Crusaders Super Rugby final? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The civil rights group OUTA is pressing Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to cancel fines and relax temporary license rules as the backlog of driving license cards climbs toward 700,000. OUTA's Stefanie Fick is pushing for a freeze on penalties for drivers waiting on renewals, a crisis caused by the failure of the country's only card-printing machine. Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA's Head of Legal, Advocate Stefanie Fick, to unpack this issue

Today's wrestling news, including...WWE Scrapping Jey Uso Solo Run!Backstage Update On AEW All In!Brie Bella To "Unretire" For WWE Evolution!Rob Van Dad?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump raised eyebrows on Wall Street when he called for the debt limit to be scrapped "to prevent an economic catastrophe." Charles Payne says the debt limit has been a farce since the beginning. He's joined by the founder of The Bear Traps Report, Larry McDonald, to discuss the anxieties around the debt and the bond market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers Donald Trump's latest comments on his feud with Elon Musk, while experts weigh in on what the clash means for Tesla's future. Back home, Gayton McKenzie calls for scrapping BEE at the Black Business Council Summit - amid growing criticism for his no-shows in Parliament. Meanwhile, Higher Education Minister Nkabane faces tough questions over secret panel appointments that sparked outrage and reversal.

John Maytham is joined by Hendrik Verwoed, a freelance motorsport journalist with deep knowledge of Formula 1 history and the politics of the paddock. Together, John and Hendrik discusses why Monaco continues to be a problem race in the modern F1 era. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Revenue Minister says Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping the incoming Digital Services Tax Bill. A legacy of the last Government, it would've imposed a three percent tax on revenue from Kiwis - earned by the likes of Facebook and Google. The US President has called such legislation 'overseas extortion', and said he'd act against it. Simon Watts says they considered recent developments, including in the US. "But at the end of the day - I took a look at this tax, we've been looking at it a bit and it's got some real drawback - and we've made the decision to pull it from the agenda." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Revenue Minister says Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping the incoming Digital Services Tax Bill. A legacy of the last Government, it would've imposed a three percent tax on revenue from Kiwis - earned by the likes of Facebook and Google. The US President has called such legislation 'overseas extortion', and said he'd act against it. Simon Watts says they considered recent developments, including in the US. "But at the end of the day - I took a look at this tax, we've been looking at it a bit and it's got some real drawback - and we've made the decision to pull it from the agenda." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has abandoned its plans to house asylum seekers at the former Crown Paints plant in Coolock in Dublin. Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration, and Labour Party MEP Aodhan O'Riordan debate the U-turn.

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The Corrections Minister is looking at scrapping short prison sentences in favour of longer ones, in the hope of reducing reoffending. Opposition MPs are scoffing at the idea, saying it flies in the face of the evidence. But Mark Mitchell says it's about accessing more rehabilitation, and keeping the public safe at the same time. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Cambridge University is considering scrapping its centuries-old student ranking system, in a move critics say could dull academic competitiveness. Pádraig Walsh, Chartered Behavioural Psychologist from ChangeAble.ie, talks to Cormac.

Welcome to The Adviser's What's Making Headlines podcast, your go-to source for the week's biggest stories in finance and real estate, distilled into bite-sized insights. Join host Annie Kane, senior journalist Will Paige, and commercial content writer Ben Squires as they review the news of the week. This week, they discuss: The ongoing tariff turmoil and its impact to the cash rate. Why the Coalition wants to get rid of the CSLR. Industry wish lists for the next government. And much more!

Have scientists discovered evidence of string theory? Guest: Michael Kavic, Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the State University of New York at Old Westbury and Co-Author of the Study Weekly Cecchini Check-In for Apr 11, 2025 Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News How researchers are creating non-hallucinogenic psychedelics Guest: Dr. David Olson, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at UC Davis, Director of the UC Davis Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics, and Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Delix Therapeutics Why is BC urging the government to scrap US contracts? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and Chair of BC's Tariff Response Committee Kickin It with the Caps for Apr 11, 2025 Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Who should be the MP for Richmond East—Steveston? Guest: Parm Bains, Liberal Candidate for Richmond East—Steveston Guest: Keefer Pelech, NDP Candidate for Richmond East—Steveston Guest: Zach Segal, Conservative Candidate for Richmond East—Steveston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1970's and into the early 1980's, Chuck Grall enjoyed racing on both the asphalt of WIR in Kaukauna and Saturday on the dirt at Shawano Speedway.In episode # 2, Grall describes the lengths he would go through to maintain a car to race on both surfaces.Enjoy episode # 2!

The Children's Minister says 'outdated' requirements could be institutionalising kids by limiting resources. The Government is scrapping Oranga Tamariki targets for placing children with family and investing with Māori organisations. A Bill passed last week to remove Treaty provisions from the Children's Ministry. Children's Minister Karen Chhour says she hears non-Māori caregivers have felt unwanted in recent years. "I want good caregivers, people who are willing to open up their homes and love these kids, to feel comfortable putting their hands up knowing that they can do a good job for these young people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MCU is once again in the spotlight as major Avengers: The Kang Dynasty leaks have surfaced online—and we're diving into everything we've learned. On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the original plan for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, its evolution into Avengers: Doomsday, and what it all means for Marvel Phase 5, Secret Wars, and the future of the Multiverse Saga. Marvel Studios seems to have scrapped Kang as the main villain in favor of Doctor Doom—and for good reason. After Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania flopped and Jonathan Majors' legal issues became a major concern, insiders say the studio lost faith in the Council of Kangs storyline. Now, with Stephen McFeely rewriting both Avengers 5 and Secret Wars, and the Russo Brothers returning to direct, the entire direction has shifted. We're breaking down the leaked Kang Dynasty script that includes wild reveals like a Moon Knight team-up, Miles Morales' MCU debut, a Deadpool 3 crossover, and even a Spider-Man: No Way Home reunion. Plus, what role was Doctor Doom supposed to play before becoming the central threat in Avengers: Doomsday? And how does this affect the lead-in to Avengers: Secret Wars? Other stories covered: Captain America: Brave New World nears $200M at the domestic box office. A Working Man dominates Snow White in a surprise upset. Warner Bros. shakeups and early talks of new leadership. First reactions for The Minecraft Movie are in—and they're surprisingly mixed but intriguing. AND — in a massive shift — Warner Bros. has completed the worldwide sale of Coyote vs. Acme to Ketchup Entertainment. Yes, the previously shelved, fan-beloved Looney Tunes film is back! The Wile E. Coyote movie—starring Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch—was shelved for tax reasons despite strong test screenings. But now it's getting a theatrical release in 2026, with Ketchup shelling out close to $50 million for the rights. Produced by James Gunn, this film has become symbolic of Hollywood's internal battles between artistry and cost-cutting. Marvel. DC. Box office drama. Studio shakeups. Leaks. Come for the nerd news—stay for the chaos.

(00:00-3:02). Pee Wee Herman and The Sandlot. Big day at BPV tomorrow with Bachelor Baseball and Facilitate The Love. Doug's food shaming. (3:10-10:35) The Athletic discussing the Blues catching Minnesota for the top wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Just two points back. Audio of Jim Montgomery talking about catching the Wild. The Quebec Nordiques. (10:45-27:44) Hard not to think of Billy Zane. There was room on there for Jack. Jeremy Rutherford has finished onboarding and joins us in studio. JR's fired up for Facilitate The Love. Does this team remind JR of the 2009 team? Scrapping with the Nashville writers. The desperate teams in the West are playing the best right now. Colton Parayko back skating with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-3:02). Pee Wee Herman and The Sandlot. Big day at BPV tomorrow with Bachelor Baseball and Facilitate The Love. Doug's food shaming. (3:10-10:35) The Athletic discussing the Blues catching Minnesota for the top wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Just two points back. Audio of Jim Montgomery talking about catching the Wild. The Quebec Nordiques. (10:45-27:44) Hard not to think of Billy Zane. There was room on there for Jack. Jeremy Rutherford has finished onboarding and joins us in studio. JR's fired up for Facilitate The Love. Does this team remind JR of the 2009 team? Scrapping with the Nashville writers. The desperate teams in the West are playing the best right now. Colton Parayko back skating with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You weigh in after the federal Liberals scrapped carbon pricing on consumers. We also hear from Aaron Cosbey, senior associate with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, for his insights into carbon pricing.

The economic growth minister plans to scrap the Living Wage requirement for contractors providing cleaning, security, and catering services to government agencies. Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann.

Unions are disputing the Government's reasoning for scrapping living wage contract rules. This move is part of a wider proposal to simplify the procurement process for companies wanting Government contracts. Council of Trade Unions President, Richard Wagstaff, says the argument that small businesses are missing out because they can't afford wages doesn't make sense. "What it is, basically, is a standard. And everyone bidding for Government contracts has to meet the same standard, so there's no disadvantage to a small, medium or large businesses. They're all on the same playing field." Wagstaff explained that small businesses can be competitive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Economic Growth Minister is making it easier for New Zealand businesses to win government contracts. Nicola Willis is scrapping 24 requirements in the Government's procurement rule book, including a requirement for the company to pay cleaning, catering, and security staff a living wage. She's also adding a new economic benefit test. Willis told Mike Hosking they're encouraging agencies to not just choose the cheapest option. She says they want the billions of dollars the government spends on these contracts to generate jobs, incomes, and economic benefits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One-on-one with Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture - A deep dive into the 2025 Budget Statement, analyzing the key facts, its impact, and what it truly means for Ghanaians. Listen!

Kevin and Kieran find out why Championship clubs have voted to tweak their Profit and Sustainability Rules, and discuss the news that Women's Super League clubs are thinking about scrapping relegation. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Join The Price of Football CLUB: https://priceoffootball.supportingcast.fm/ Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brighton did a little bit of a dirty on Chelsea at the weekend as they held the league leaders to a draw. So with Chelsea's lead now at five points, is the title race back on?! Clo reckons there's a cool draft coming through that slightly ajar door… Meanwhile, the WSL managerial merry-go-round has been in full swing after Liverpool parted ways with Matt Beard. Then just 24 hours later, Crystal Palace followed suit by sacking Laura Kaminski! Clo's obviously here with some sage advice: “Don't go into management, kids!” Plus, we weigh in on the leaked WPLL proposals to scrap relegation in the WSL and discuss why it's caused just a bit of a stir…Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While VAD laws were introduced into Victoria in 2017 a so called 'gag clause' has prevented doctors from initiating conversation with their patients about the option of voluntary assisted dying, essentially the doctors could only discuss with their patient if the patient specifically asked them about it. This law however is now set to be lifted and Melbourne GP Dr Nick Carr joined Richelle Hunt to discuss the significance of this change. Also in this edition of the Conversation Hour we talk what the price of a haircut can tell us about the economy and discuss actor Pamela Anderson's road to becoming an icon.

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This Day in Legal History: Permanent Court of Arbitration EstablishedOn February 6, 1900, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) was officially established following the ratification of the 1899 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. This marked a major step toward institutionalizing peaceful dispute resolution between nations. The PCA, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, became the first international tribunal designed to arbitrate conflicts between states, offering an alternative to war. While not a court in the traditional sense, the PCA provides administrative support for arbitral tribunals, helping resolve territorial, trade, and investment disputes. Recognizing the need for improvement, the 1907 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes refined its procedures, further solidifying arbitration as a legitimate mechanism for international law. Over the years, the PCA's role expanded beyond state-to-state disputes to include cases involving international organizations, corporations, and even individuals. Today, it operates out of the Peace Palace, home to other key legal institutions like the International Court of Justice. With 109 member states, the PCA continues to handle complex cases, from border conflicts to environmental agreements. Its existence laid the groundwork for later international legal bodies, such as the International Criminal Court and various UN tribunals. By promoting arbitration over conflict, the PCA has helped shape a more structured and rule-based international legal order.Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a major shift in the Justice Department's white-collar enforcement priorities, scaling back efforts in foreign lobbying transparency and foreign bribery cases. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) unit will now focus on bribery cases tied to transnational crime, such as those facilitating human smuggling, drug trafficking, and arms dealing. Other FCPA investigations with no such connection will be deprioritized.Similarly, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) enforcement will be limited to cases resembling traditional espionage by foreign government actors. The Justice Department's Counterintelligence and Export Control Section will focus more on civil enforcement and regulatory guidance rather than aggressive criminal prosecutions. These changes mark a significant pullback from the increased enforcement seen over the past decade, particularly under Special Counsel Robert Mueller.Bondi also disbanded the National Security Division's corporate enforcement unit, an initiative championed by Biden-era Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. It's unclear if the division will continue prioritizing corporate crime linked to adversarial nations like China and Iran. These policy shifts were part of a broader series of announcements as Bondi took charge as the nation's top law enforcement official following her confirmation on Tuesday night.Bondi Diminishes Justice Department White Collar Enforcement (1)Google is ending its diversity-based hiring targets and reviewing its broader diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, aligning with a broader corporate trend of scaling back such efforts. The company previously set a goal in 2020 to increase leadership representation from underrepresented groups by 30% by 2025, but Chief People Officer Fiona Cicconi told employees that Google would no longer pursue aspirational hiring goals.This shift follows years of public DEI commitments, especially after the 2020 protests over police killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans. Google had also begun evaluating executives on diversity metrics, but recent SEC filings show it removed language reaffirming its DEI commitments.The Alphabet Workers Union (AWU) criticized the move, calling it part of a broader anti-worker trend in the tech industry. Meanwhile, Google cited legal considerations as a federal contractor, stating it is reviewing compliance with court decisions and executive orders affecting DEI policies.Google will maintain internal employee groups such as “Black Googler Network” and “Trans at Google.” The company's decision follows similar DEI cutbacks at Meta and Amazon, amid increasing conservative pushback and legal challenges after the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ruling.Google scraps diversity-based hiring targets | ReutersMore than 40,000 federal employees have signed up for the Trump administration's buyout offer, which promises pay through September if they resign by the end of February. This represents about 2% of the federal civilian workforce, with officials expecting a surge in applications before the Thursday deadline.The initiative is part of President Trump's second-term effort to reduce the size of the federal government, led by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency. The White House initially projected that 5% to 10% of federal workers might accept the offer.Federal employee unions oppose the plan, questioning its legality and enforceability. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has warned workers that job cuts are likely, with agency restructurings and layoffs expected. However, key employees in defense, immigration, law enforcement, and postal services are exempt from the deal.With nearly 298,000 federal employees eligible for retirement in the next two years, the administration's strategy could significantly reshape the workforce. Union leaders, like Everett Kelley of the American Federation of Government Employees, have urged workers to reject the offer, calling it misleading and driven by unelected billionaires.Musk ‘Buyout' Taken by 40,000 Federal Workers as Deadline Nears - BloombergOn her first day as U.S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi issued a directive stating that Justice Department lawyers who refuse to advance legal arguments on behalf of the Trump administration could face termination. The memo warns that attorneys who decline to sign briefs, delay cases, or impede the department's mission may be disciplined or fired.The move is part of a broader effort by Trump appointees to assert control over the Justice Department, which has already seen firings and reassignments of career lawyers. Bondi also announced a review of criminal and civil cases brought against Trump and his supporters, including prosecutions related to the January 6 Capitol attack. This "Weaponization Working Group" will scrutinize cases Republicans claim were politically motivated under the Biden administration.Additionally, Bondi scaled back enforcement of foreign influence laws, stating that criminal cases will only be pursued in instances resembling “traditional espionage”, shifting the focus to civil enforcement. These laws, which require individuals lobbying for foreign governments to register as foreign agents, were previously used to prosecute several Trump associates.Bondi's directive reflects Trump allies' long-standing complaints that career DOJ attorneys obstructed his policies, such as resisting lawsuits against Yale's admissions practices and refusing to defend the 2017 travel ban. The memo asserts that DOJ lawyers cannot substitute their personal views for the administration's legal agenda.Trump's attorney general says lawyers who refuse orders could be fired | Reuters This is a public episode. 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That Department of Government Efficiency, the DOGE faced a slew of legal battles. Just minutes into the Trump administration, the largest federal employee union and several nonprofits asked to join Trump's external government efficiency commission. So far, they got no response. The groups say DOGE isn't meeting transparency and ethics requirements for federal advisory boards Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

That Department of Government Efficiency, the DOGE faced a slew of legal battles. Just minutes into the Trump administration, the largest federal employee union and several nonprofits asked to join Trump's external government efficiency commission. So far, they got no response. The groups say DOGE isn't meeting transparency and ethics requirements for federal advisory boards Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Urban chats with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns about his intimate Toronto performance, facetiming audience members, and inviting fans on stage! Keith Urban talks about his special relationship with Canada since his very first show, how he picks the perfect set list, and covering artists like The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and perhaps a future Chappell Roan cover! Keith Urban talks about his new single "Straight Line', the state of Country music, and what's

Meta scrapping its third-party fact-checking program, as the social giant moves closer towards an ‘X' style platform. Why CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling the recent election a ‘tipping point' for the move, and how users will respond to the changes. Plus From Leaders to laggards. Why Katie Stockton sees big opportunity in some beaten down spaces as a rotation gets underway. Fast Money Disclaimer

Congress was scrambling to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday, hours after more than three dozen Republicans rejected a demand by President-elect Donald Trump to use the measure to lift the nation's debt ceiling. The White House is abandoning its plan to cancel student loans for more than 38 million Americans. This is the Biden administration's first step in scrapping pending regulations and unfinished rules across a number of agencies in its final days. U.S. Central Command reports that American forces have killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif in Syria. The precision airstrike was carried out on Thursday. ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

The Congress was scrambling to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday, hours after more than three dozen Republicans rejected a demand by President-elect Donald Trump to use the measure to lift the nation's debt ceiling.The White House is abandoning its plan to cancel student loans for more than 38 million Americans. This is the Biden administration's first step in scrapping pending regulations and unfinished rules across several agencies in its final days.U.S. Central Command said that U.S. forces killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif. This happened in a precision airstrike on Thursday.

The overwhelming success of Gavin and Stacey is proof that the BBC no longer needs the outdated and unfair licence fee. I discuss why the revival of this James Corden and Ruth Jones comedy highlights the BBC's ability to attract commercial sponsors and generate revenue without forcing UK households to pay a compulsory poll tax. If shows like Coronation Street can thrive on ITV with sponsorship, why can't the BBC adapt? The licence fee is an archaic system introduced in a pre-digital age. With the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube, it's time to rethink compulsory funding for public broadcasting. Sports coverage, popular dramas, and even BBC radio could survive—and thrive—in a competitive, commercial market. Selling off BBC radio would level the playing field for commercial stations, ensuring fair competition and media diversity. Join the debate as I examine the future of British broadcasting, the fairness of the licence fee, and the pressing need for reform. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more UK politics, news, and free speech debates. Search Terms/Tags: Gavin and Stacey licence fee, scrap BBC licence fee, James Corden BBC, UK poll tax debate, BBC reform 2024, abolish TV licence, commercial sponsorship UK media, UK politics news, free speech radio debate, BBC vs commercial media, British broadcasting future, compulsory licence fee debate, unfair BBC funding, UK news commentary.

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