Best Slip Opinion Podcasts (2025)

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Friday Permission Slip: Unpopular Opinion: Not Everything is Gaslighting (And I Wish People Would Stop) 1:38

28d ago1:38

1:38

This week’s permission slip comes with a little extra spice—and a whole lot of truth. Kiwanis is calling out a trend that’s been heavy on her heart: the overuse of the word “gaslighting.” While real gaslighting is serious and damaging, not every misunderstanding or painful relationship deserves that label. Healing is messy, complicated, and not alw…

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Kerre Woodham: Will fining parents of absent kids help? 7:22

6h ago7:22

7:22

You might have heard ACT leader David Seymour on the Breakfast show this morning. He says there will almost certainly be prosecutions against parents of absent students this year as the Government intensifies its crackdown on school truancy. And it's not even truancy, in my mind truancy are kids doing a bunk, wagging, taking a day off. What this is…

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CFI Hour Myths, MEI ROI, and Avoiding Illegal Charter: Live Q&A 1:00:44

8h ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this live Q&A edition of the VSL Aviation Podcast, host Seth Lake dives into a wide range of topics submitted by the aviation community. From the myths around required CFI ground training hours to advice on whether getting your MEI is worth the investment, Seth provides practical, experience-based insights. He also tackles how to avoid inadverte…

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Guy Waipara: Meridian Energy General Manager Development on the grid battery storage system in Ruakākā 13:21

1d ago13:21

13:21

Construction of New Zealand's first large scale grid battery storage system has finished in Ruakākā, just south of Whangārei. The Meridian Energy project has storage capacity of 200 megawatt-hours, which is enough to power 60 thousand homes for two hours. It will provide greater resilience and reduce strain to the Northland power and reduce strain …

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Kerre Woodham: What do we do with children of overstayers? 3:45

1d ago3:45

3:45

What on Earth do we do with young people who were born in New Zealand, who have lived in New Zealand all of their lives, but who aren't New Zealanders? They've never known any other home, but they can't get healthcare, they can't get a driver's licence, they can't get a job, they can't pay taxes. In 2006, a law change under the Helen Clark Governme…

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Can Monaco Be Saved? - F1 2025 Monaco Review/Spain Preview 24:13

1d ago24:13

24:13

Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with News Editor Ed Hardy and Business Correspondent Mark Mann-Bryans to review the controversial 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Lando Norris’ brilliant pole lap and victory are mentioned, but the mandatory 2-stopper becomes the mai…

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Ep 506. Two Things Can Be True! 1:06:42

2d ago1:06:42

1:06:42

In this episode, I breakdown how much blame Anthony Edwards should get after facing a 3-1 deficit. I also discuss the biggest flaw that the Pacers have, SGA's game, Angel Reese sophomore year, Jalen Brunson and so much more!0:00 Wolves down 3-1 against Thunder18:15 SGA! The foul Merchant? 36:25 Pacers biggest flaw44:56 Knicks biggest flaw49:19 The …

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BONUS: Sound Opinions - In-Law Country 50:58

3d ago50:58

50:58

This is an episode of Sound Opinions with author Geoffrey Himes, who focuses on the scene around Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others and how it changed the scope of country music forever. He calls this group “in-law country.” Sound Opinions has been publishing new podcast episodes every week for more than 25 years. Take two nationall…

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Soft Life or Survival Mode? Why I’m Tired of Being the Strong One 3:52

3d ago3:52

3:52

This week’s episode is for the ones who are tired of being strong all the time. Kiwanis opens up about the emotional weight of being “the strong one,” how survival mode has been glamorized, and why choosing softness isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. This isn’t just a conversation about burnout. It’s a permission slip to stop performing strength and start…

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Kerre Woodham: The shoplifting directive is not a good look 4:17

3d ago4:17

4:17

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. You cannot go into an election promising to get tough on crime, win the election and vow to draw a line in the sand, declare war on the crims, and then issue a directive that police won't turn up to minor crime. To paraphrase supermodel Linda Evangelista, who famously said she wouldn't get out of bed for less than $10,000…

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the new shoplifting directives 7:29

3d ago7:29

7:29

The Police Minister is reassuring retailers officers will still turn up to reports of shoplifting. RNZ reports staff have been directed to not investigate retail crime below $500 and online fraud below $1000. Police may not take further action if the reports don't have enough evidence, such as CCTV. However, Mark Mitchell told Kerre Woodham every c…

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11: World Cruise Series Part 1/4, The Ports Who Stole Our Hearts... and the Ones Who Stole Our Time 30:52

4d ago30:52

30:52

In this episode of Broke Is Boring, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our 120-day world cruise — the breathtaking ports we fell in love with… and the ones that left us wondering why we even got off the ship. From surprise gems that stole our hearts to chaotic stops that stole our time (and tested our patience), we’re dishing the real, unfiltere…

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Kerre Woodham: Charities don't need non-complying beneficiaries 7:01

4d ago7:01

7:01

Two new ‘non-financial’ sanctions have come into force today for beneficiaries, who, in the words of the MSD, do not meet their obligations or, as other people might put it, who do not get off their arses and go and look for a job. Some people may have half their weekly benefits put onto a payment card for four weeks, that can only be spent on esse…

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Sharon Nicholas: Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre Manager on the importance of outdoor education for young people 10:42

4d ago10:42

10:42

It's been revealed how outdoor education can help build teenagers up. The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is 20 minutes east of the Lewis Pass. They're a not-for-profit organisation offering outdoor education programmes to secondary school groups and are in the business of fostering leadership, growth and confidence in young people. Boyle Rive…

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Ep 505. Canadian Tuxedos! 1:04:11

6d ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this episode, I give SGA his flowers for winning this year's MVP while questioning if he should have one it. I also discuss the Pacers epic game one comeback win, NFL top 100, 2015-16 Warriors, Straight Seeding and so much more!0:00 Shai wins MVP14:20 Thunder looks like an all time team33:04 Pacers win thriller game one47:02 CFP seeding to chang…

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Bill With Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House 43:49

7d ago43:49

43:49

After an unusual all-night session, the House narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill, including billions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthy, along with billions of dollars in spending cuts to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the food stamp program. But the Senate is expected to make major changes to the measure before it can go to P…

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Dear Midlife Me: An Open Letter 2:00

7d ago2:00

2:00

It’s not just a conversation—it’s a love letter. A letter to the woman who’s in the middle of it all: rebuilding, redefining, rediscovering herself. Kiwanis delivers a gentle, powerful message to her midlife self—and in doing so, speaks to every woman navigating the quiet chaos of becoming. This one’s for the late bloomers, the second-chancers, the…

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Christopher Luxon: The Prime Minister talks Budget 2025 with Kerre Woodham and Newstalk ZB listeners 34:21

7d ago34:21

34:21

The Prime Minister's keen to raise the retirement age -- but it's not possible in coalition with New Zealand First. The Government is halving its KiwiSaver contribution rate -- and canning if people earning more than 180-thousand dollars. The default rate of worker and business contributions to KiwiSaver will rise over time. Chris Luxon told Kerre …

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Kerre Woodham: Retail owners and businesses can't hang on any longer 7:59

8d ago7:59

7:59

Isn't it cruelly, cruelly ironic that yesterday we were talking about just how tough it is in retail, and we have the news that after 145 years, Smith and Caughey's, the last of the great, grand department stores, famous for the high-end goods, the beautiful Christmas window displays, will close its doors for the final time by July 31st. Ninety-eig…

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Kerre Woodham: Let's fill vacant stores before we build more 6:08

9d ago6:08

6:08

I don't know where the Head of Research at JLL, the commercial property company, I does his shopping, but it cannot be anywhere that I go. If you've ever wondered what the definition of gaslighting is, you may well have heard it this morning. Chris Dibble —the Head of Research at JLL— was on the wireless claiming that we have a critical under-suppl…

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Presenting: ‘First Opinion Podcast’ 27:13

10d ago27:13

27:13

Today we’re sharing something different with you: an episode of the “First Opinion Podcast” from our friends at Stat. In this episode, host and Stat opinion editor Torie Bosch talks to a veterinarian and epidemiologist about what cats have to do with H5N1 bird flu. Every week, Bosch goes in depth with newsmakers and leading experts, such as politic…

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Can F1 Create Monaco Magic? - F1 2025 Imola Review/Monaco Preview 42:08

10d ago42:08

42:08

Autosport Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge and Ronald Vording to review F1's final race in Imola, as well as look ahead to this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Discussion on the show includes how Red Bull's latest upgrade package made the difference as Max Verstappen led from Turn 2 to victory, how the new C6 tyre affected…

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What Does Success Look Like in This Season of Life? 4:44

10d ago4:44

4:44

This week’s episode is a powerful reframe for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re “behind” because they’re not checking off the same old boxes. Kiwanis opens up about how her definition of success has shifted in midlife—from hustle and external validation to peace, boundaries, healing, and joy. If you’re tired of chasing what you were told would ma…

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Kerre Woodham: We have a legacy of rail but do we have a future? 7:10

10d ago7:10

7:10

Public transport is brilliant when it works. You cannot beat it for convenience, for timeliness, for moving large numbers of people expeditiously and in an environmentally friendly-ish kind of a way, when it works. When it doesn't, it's a pain. Look at the poor Auckland rail commuters this morning – due to an infrastructure issue at Penrose, there …

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Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland Director on the funding to improve Auckland's rail network 8:45

10d ago8:45

8:45

There are hopes investment in rail is just the boost Auckland needs. The Government will tip more than $600 million of Government funding in Budget 2025 to fully fund the Rail Network Investment Programme until 2027. The freight network will get $461 million, and $143 million will be spent on Auckland and Wellington's metropolitan trains. Greater A…

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10: Love Languages: The Lazy Person's Guide to a Decent Relationship 14:00

11d ago14:00

14:00

Feel like your business dreams are getting the side-eye from your partner or fam? You're not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we’re unpacking how understanding the 4 core love languages isn’t just for date night… it’s your secret weapon for building a support system that actually shows up for you.…

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Kerre Woodham: Would you dob in a meth dealer? 3:18

11d ago3:18

3:18

Northland might be the meth capital of New Zealand, but Hawkes Bay wouldn't be far behind. One tiny town – Waipukurau - recorded the biggest increase in meth consumption in the country in 2024. It was up more than 300 percent. What concerns the local coppers is that the community staying schtum about who's supplying the drug as Inspector Martin Jam…

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Ep 504. The Robin Episode! 43:09

13d ago43:09

43:09

In this episode, I breakdown how Robin's, not Batman's, have reigned supreme in this years playoffs. I also talk discuss Julius Randle, The WNBA season, Barcelona winning LaLiga, Game 7 and so much more!Click here to Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jalenhunter72094?sub_confirmation=1Social Media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_unpopular_p…

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My Favourite F1 Season - #1: Karun Chandhok's 1997 34:02

14d ago34:02

34:02

As a sneak-peek into the first episode of a brand new series on the Autosport Retro Podcast channel, Editor-In-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with journalists, broadcasters and friends of the show to discuss what they think is their favourite F1 season of all-time. On Episode 1, we have former F1 driver, turned historic racer and broadcaster, Karun C…

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Malcolm Rands: Open Letter on Tax Spokesperson on a potential wealth tax in New Zealand 9:23

14d ago9:23

9:23

The Green Party is suggesting an overhaul of the tax system in their alternative Budget. It includes taxing wealth, inheritance, gifts, and private jet journeys, and they say it would bring in $88 billion in revenue over four years. New income tax rates of 39% on income over $120,000 and 45% on income over $180,000 would be introduced, and the corp…

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Kerre Woodham: Are the Greens bonkers? 6:04

14d ago6:04

6:04

Are the Greens bonkers? The Greens have come out and criticised Judith Collins for tinkering with the Public Service Commission census – that's a voluntary survey run over three weeks and it's a follow up to the initial 2021 survey of the same name. Now Judith Collins and her office had a look at the 2021 survey, and they suggested a few changes. T…

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GOP Poised To Cut Billions in Health Benefits 39:47

15d ago39:47

39:47

GOP-controlled House committees approved parts of President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” this week, including more than $700 billion in cuts to health programs over the next decade — mostly from Medicaid, which covers people with low incomes or disabilities. Meanwhile, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified …

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Kerre Woodham: Slipping Parliamentary standards are a reflection of us 6:22

15d ago6:22

6:22

Well, what a to-do. The image of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters slumped in the House, head in his hands, summed it up really. Brooke van Velden dropped the C-bomb in the house, quoting a Stuff article whose author used the word in criticising the government's decision to amend the pay equity legislation. The coalition's female MPs are angry t…

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Who Will Win Imola's Final Showdown? - F1 2025 Emilia-Romagna Preview 28:26

16d ago28:26

28:26

Kevin Turner sits down with Jake Boxall-Legge, Stuart Codling and Ben Hunt to preview this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna GP, in what could be the final Grand Prix at the iconic Imola circuit. With its contract status up in the air, has F1 outgrown the track? Also included in our preview - Is it too early for McLaren to play team orders with the threat o…

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Ep 503. The Worst Part about Sports! 1:07:51

16d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

In this episode, I discuss the Jayson Tatum injury and its massive ripple effect in the NBA. I also talk Dallas winning the lottery, Derek Carr retiring, Giannis' future in Milwaukee, Pacers advancing and so much more!0:00 Mavs wins NBA Lottery 11:12 Giannis future in Milwaukee 24:49 Jayson Tatum tears achilles 34:43 Wolves up 3-1 on Warriors 43:14…

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Kerre Woodham: Chasing overseas student loan debt is long overdue 6:02

16d ago6:02

6:02

In this spirit of taking the good news where we find it, I was absolutely delighted to see the results of Inland Revenue going after student loan defaulters. At the end of April, there were 113,733 people with student loans believed to be based overseas. If you're based overseas, you don't get the student loan automatically taken out of your pay pa…

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Kerre Woodham hits out at parents who don't prepare their children for school 5:56

16d ago5:56

5:56

School principals say they’re grappling with growing numbers of new entrants with behaviour and oral communication issues - and believe the Covid-19 pandemic is to blame. They’re calling for more investment in learning support to help address the problem. Kerre Woodham believes the problem lies not with the education system, but rather with parents…

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Jane Elley: Inland Revenue Spokesperson on the student loan debt being collected from overseas borrowers 10:49

16d ago10:49

10:49

Inland Revenue says attitudes are shifting among student loan holders living overseas. More than $200 million has been collected from overseas borrowers since July last year – a big annual increase. More than 24,000 people are thought to be overseas, collectively owing $1.3 billion on loans going back more than 15 years. IRD's Jane Elley told Kerre…

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Kerre Woodham: Everyday children deserve support and encouragement 7:29

17d ago7:29

7:29

This particular pre-Budget announcement should be music to the ears of parents who are currently working every hour God sends to pay for extra maths coaching for their children. You might have heard them on this show before – parents who really can't afford it, but say to themselves they can't afford not to, pay for the sort of tuition that teacher…

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9: Stop Asking “Can I Afford It?” and Start Asking “How Can I Afford It?” 13:51

18d ago13:51

13:51

This one is about flipping the script. We’re done with shutting down our dreams before they even have a chance. Instead of telling ourselves “we can’t,” we’re asking better questions that lead to better outcomes. Scarcity shuts the door. Creativity opens it. Let’s rewire the money mindset.By Jane Freund and Tiffany Baker

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Kerre Woodham: You won't get your car seized if you don't break the law 6:19

18d ago6:19

6:19

The government sent a strong signal to boy racers that their days of running amok on the roads are over. Car crushing is not new, it's been announced before - Judith Collins was police minister in 2009 when car crashing legislation was introduced for recidivist boy racer offenders, hence her sobriquet, Crusher. In fact, only three cars were crushed…

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Ep 502. Flawed Talents! 1:05:25

20d ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In this episode, I breakdown the George Pickens trade and what this means for his future in the NFL. I also talk Steph's injury, Celtics down 0-2, OKC's dominant win in Game 2, and so much more!Click here to Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jalenhunter72094?sub_confirmation=1Social Media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_unpopular_pod/Twitte…

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Kerre Woodham: The party is well and truly over 7:27

21d ago7:27

7:27

There's bad news, really, and it's been coming and I think I've had my head in the sand for some time. I've been wanting things to get better quickly. I've wanted things to move out from grindy-ness, and a lack of fun, and excess, and nonsense. It's just been for four years of long, slow grind, it seems. Well, Matthew Hooton's opinion piece in the …

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Tom Ronaldson: Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Community Education Manager on safely using lithium-ion batteries 7:29

21d ago7:29

7:29

Warnings to be careful after a string of fires was linked to lithium-ion batteries. Scrap metal company Sims Metal has been fined $30 thousand over a 2023 fire that released toxic smoke near Ōtāhuhu. A massive blaze at a recycling plant near Glenfield last month was also linked to lithium-ion batteries, as well as a number of fires breaking out in …

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Cutting Medicaid Is Hard — Even for the GOP 34:42

22d ago34:42

34:42

Republicans on Capitol Hill are struggling to reach consensus on cutting the Medicaid program as they search for nearly a trillion dollars in savings over the next decade — as many observers predicted. Meanwhile, turmoil continues at the Department of Health and Human Services, with more controversial cuts and personnel moves, including the sudden …

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Kerre Woodham: The New Zealand political system David Parker wants 5:03

22d ago5:03

5:03

Long serving Labour MP and former Minister David Parker gave his valedictory speech in Parliament last night, where he gave his colleagues across the House a list of things to do, among his thank yous and goodbyes. Chief among them was closing the gap between the very wealthy and the middle class. It could be done, he said, with a tax on capital in…

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