Best Major Projects Association Podcasts (2025)

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Morning Headlines: Immigrant Communities Brace for Crackdown After Trump Administration Warning, Queens Hospital Redevelopment Scaled Back, and NJ Electricity Bills Set to Rise Again 3:05

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Immigrant communities in New York are bracing for a crackdown following a warning from President Trump’s immigration czar this week. Meanwhile, plans to redevelop the abandoned Parkway Hospital in Queens into housing for low-income seniors are moving forward, but the loss of $8 million in federal funding forced developers to scrap some green energy…

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July 23, 2025—QC watchdog agency opens investigation into Nunavik Police Service’s third fatal interaction since Nov. 2024 7:13

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Our lead story: the identity of a man shot and killed July 17 in Inukjuak QC by the Nunavik Police Service—its third fatal interaction since November 2024—is confirmed as 34-year-old father James Kavik.By APTN

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LGProcast - Episode 23 - The Future of Work 13:06

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LGPro explores the future of the local government workforce with SGS Economics and Planning Senior Associate, Michelle Tjondro.By Local Government Professionals Inc

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Geraldton locals encouraged to welcome luxury Cruise ship guests next month 2:09

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WA's controversial firearms online portal back up and running today 2:08

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Duncan Grieve: Spinoff founder and media commentator on Sky TV acquiring TV3 3:33

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It's expected the Sky TV and TV3 deal will be mutually beneficial. Sky TV's bought the channel for a dollar from Warner Brothers Discovery. Spinoff founder and media commentator Duncan Grieve says Sky will have more options to roll out its content on TV3's free to air platforms. He told Ryan Bridge it will be a relief for TV3, as they’ve had a relu…

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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party Co-Leader on their call for sanctions against Israel 2:56

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The Green Party says the Government needs to follow up its words on Gaza with action. A group of nations, including New Zealand, have signed on to a declaration calling for a ceasefire and condemning Israeli attacks on Palestinians seeking aid. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says we should sanction Israel to the same degree as Russia. She told Ry…

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It's National Farmers Safety Week with concerns over rising farm deaths in WA 2:09

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Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams’ Investment in After-School Programs, NY Sues Trump Over Cuts to Services for Unauthorized Immigrants, Rebate Checks Expected This Fall, and Mamdani’s Call for City-Owned Grocery ... 8:47

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced after-school programming for 40 new schools beginning this fall. Plus, New York is one of several states suing the Trump administration over new rules that block undocumented immigrants from receiving social services. Meanwhile, federal aid cuts won’t stop New York State officials from sending out rebate…

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Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2025 34:15

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 23rd of July 2025 opposition parties are saying we need to take a harsher stance against israel as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza gets worse, Green's co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick tells Ryan what we can do as a nation. A new report from MPI and Beef and Lamb NZ estimates non-tariff trad…

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Kate Ackland: Beef + Lamb Chair on a push to minimise barriers on our red meat export industry 2:56

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A push to minimise barriers on our red meat export industry. The Meat Industry Association and Beef and Lamb New Zealand have revealed non-tariff trade barriers are costing the industry an estimated $1.5 billion every year. Beef + Lamb Chair Kate Ackland told Ryan Bridge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is working on 194 different non-tari…

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Ryan Bridge: Is supermarket pricing as bad as we think it is? 1:49

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This business with the supermarkets and their pricing... Consumer NZ has launched a petition. They want change to stop prices being incorrectly labelled. So you go to checkout and scan receipts, something's different to what you expected. Then we would get a refund on the product, and the product for free. The idea is that if you make the punishmen…

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State of the 2026 CBB Recruiting Class + Peach Jam Recap - RISERS & Fallers, JJ Andrews named MVP 1:12:33

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https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/as-college-basketball-enters-its-most-uncertain-era-yet-few-believe-the-new-rules-will-stop-the-flow-of-money/The 2025 Peach Jam was loaded with talent — from breakout stars to future college hoops standouts.We recap the top performers, biggest risers, and key storylines from the week. Who boosted t…

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Morning Headlines: New York Schools Face Smartphone Ban Deadline, States Sue Trump Over Immigrant Services, and Two Arrested in Shooting of Off-Duty Customs Agent 3:05

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School districts across New York have less than two weeks to figure out how to ban smartphones from classrooms after Governor Kathy Hochul pushed for the measure as part of this year’s state budget. Meanwhile, New York and New Jersey are among several states suing the Trump administration over rules that block undocumented immigrants from accessing…

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July 22, 2025—Premiers’ gathering in Huntsville, ON includes sit-down with Indigenous leaders like AFN’s Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak 9:46

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Our lead story: as part of this week’s annual premiers gathering in Huntsville, ON, the provincial leaders spend part of their day sitting with Indigenous leaders like Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.By APTN

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Yet another win for the Geraldton Buccaneers in NBL1 West action 2:09

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Margaret Foster: Former Silver Fern on Netball NZ updating eligibility criteria for overseas-based players 3:51

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Netball NZ is opening the door to overseas-based Silver Ferns. They’ve updated their eligibility criteria, which means overseas players can be considered for national selection through a formal exemption process. Former Silver Fern Margaret Foster told Ryan Bridge that to represent your country on a national level, regardless of where they’re playi…

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Pharmacists in Rural and Remote WA will soon be able to treat for some conditions 2:09

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Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on inflation reaching 2.7% 3:55

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Inflation is coming dangerously close to the top end of the Reserve Bank’s target band. It’s reached 2.7% year-on-year – the main drivers being council rates, increased rents, electricity prices, and food prices. Independent economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge that there’s not only cyclical damage to the economy from the Reserve Bank’s effort…

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Evening Roundup: NJ Military Base to Hold Immigrants, Central Park Carriage Horse Driver Not Guilty of Abuse, Battery Park Fieldhouse Gets Upgrade, Brooklyn’s Bike Lane Controversy, and Air Quality Concerns ... 8:42

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New Jersey Rep. Herb Conaway is calling out the Trump administration for its plan to detain immigrants at a military base in the state. Meanwhile, a jury found a Central Park carriage horse driver not guilty of abusing the horse that collapsed in Midtown in the summer of 2022. Plus, a run-down building in Battery Park is getting a big upgrade. Also…

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Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on Waikato medical school given the greenlight 3:33

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A belief the Government's claim a new medical school in Hamilton will provide more rural doctors and GPs is yet to be proven. Cabinet's putting almost $83 million into the $230 million new University of Waikato Medical School, opening in 2028. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Ryan Bridge no doctor out…

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Ryan Bridge: Should we be worried about the business of business cases? 1:56

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ACT's insistence that the Waikato University doctors school cost was out of whack and based on a poor quality business case seems to have been proven correct. Why else would the cost to the taxpayer has shrunk by $200 million? He says it was going to cost us $280 million. If he was right, and he's one guy at the cabinet table, how many other busine…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025 34:05

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Tuesday 22nd of July 2025, the Government finally gave the green light for a new medical school at the University of Waikato, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Sarah Dalton shares her thoughts. The Netball New Zealand board have voted to update its eligibili…

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Morning Headlines: Federal Officer Shot in Riverside Park, NYC Proposes Basement Apartment Safety Rules, and Zohran Mamdani Visits Uganda 3:10

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A federal border officer is recovering after being shot during a robbery attempt in Riverside Park. Police say the off-duty agent returned fire, wounding a suspect who is now in custody. Meanwhile, New York City is proposing new safety rules for basement and cellar apartments as part of an effort to protect tenants in flood-prone areas. And Democra…

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July 21, 2025—MB gov’t officially ends Winnipeg-area landfill search that recovered remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran 5:39

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Our lead story: the province of Manitoba announces the search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the now-recovered remains of two First Nations women—Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran—has officially ended.By APTN

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A helping hand for mid west seniors rolled out this week 2:09

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DPIRD concerned about dead birds at Maud's Landing in Gascoyne 2:08

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Schools back with Police warning motorists to slow down in 40kmh zones 2:09

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A boost for farmers markets across WA with Government funding program launched 2:08

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Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2025 34:17

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 21st of July 2025, inflation figures are out today which will help paint a picture of how the economy is doing, ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith tells Ryan where he thinks the figure will land. Andrew Alderson has the latest on the weekend's sport. The Government's promised movement for …

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Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive on six billion dollars of infrastructure projects kicking off 2:40

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A warning that a stretched workforce could threaten the future of the country's infrastructure. Six billion dollars of projects including roads, schools and hospitals will kick off between now and late December. Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Allan Pollard says 15-thousand construction workers have lost their jobs over the past year.…

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Ryan Bridge: Something needs to be done about NCEA 2:15

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If we could mark NCEA level One... would it even get an achieved. let alone a merit or excellence? We heard at the weekend about an ERO report. Basically, said the whole system is too flexible. Kids are scooping up credits from all corners of the classroom. It's too broad and flexible, they reckon. As a result, students aren't being properly taught…

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East Harlem Awaits Second Avenue Subway. But at What Cost? 16:15

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More than a century after its plans for the Second Avenue Subway began, the MTA is set to launch the next phase of the project which would bring new stations to East Harlem. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh unpacks how this long-promised investment could transform the neighborhood and what residents fear it might cost them.…

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Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Expands Targeted Crime Reduction Program, New Jersey Braces for Medicaid Cuts, Association of Volleyball Professionals Take Over Wollman Rink, and Museum of Natural History ... 7:26

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expanding a program that seeks to reduce violent crime on specific blocks. Plus, New Jersey could lose more than $3 billion in federal Medicaid funding after President Trump signed a new law that many low-income people rely on for health insurance. Also, the Association of Volleyball Professionals is transforming W…

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Midday News: Legal Aid Strike Averted for Now, Cuomo Calls for NYC to Regain Control of Rent Regulations, and Charges Dropped for 12-Year-Old in Brooklyn Shooting 8:48

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New York City’s largest public defender group, the Legal Aid Society, has delayed a planned strike after demanding higher pay and lower caseloads. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo says the state should return power to the city to set its own rent regulations. Plus, a Brooklyn family court judge has dismissed manslaughter charges against a …

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Morning Headlines: Law Enforcement Unions Back Mayor Adams, Mosquito Surge in the City, Subway Theft in Queens, and How the MTA is Responding to Recent Rainfall 12:26

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Several law enforcement unions, including those representing NYPD lieutenants, detectives, and sergeants, have endorsed Mayor Adams’ reelection bid during an event outside City Hall Thursday. Meanwhile, mosquitoes are swarming across New York City this summer amid hot and wet weather. Police are also searching for a woman accused of taking a subway…

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July 18, 2025—Carney gov't meeting with chiefs continues on new law fast-tracking major projects, Bill C-5 10:48

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Our lead story: day two of this week’s federal meeting with chiefs in Gatineau, QC, as the Liberal government follows up with First Nations on Bill C-5, the new law meant to fast track major economic projects.By APTN

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State opposition demands independent review into bungled firearms portal 2:09

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Plenty of praise for the Buccaneers Johny Narkle from the team's captain 2:09

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Tony Johnson: Rugby Commentator ahead of the final All Blacks v France match 4:22

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Unlike last week, the All Blacks team for the final clash against France is filled with changes. Ethan de Groot, Fabian Holland, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane are the only players remaining from the last run-on side. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Andrew Dickens that Scott Robertson and the other selectors certainly fulfilled …

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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the high costs of butter 4:39

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We may have to get used to paying more for butter. Kiwi consumers are now consistently paying more than twice as much for butter as they were a decade ago, according to latest Stats NZ figures. Supermarkets and suppliers have been under pressure to lower prices. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean told Andrew Dickens there’s been a global trend…

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the country lowering the voting age to 16 2:34

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The UK's Labour Party believes allowing the younger generation to vote could have positive ripple effects. It's lowering the country's voting age to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to have their say. The change will take effect at the next general election and brings the electorate into line with Scotland and Wales. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told…

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Regional WA's birth rate is on the way up! 2:08

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Evening Roundup: Former NYPD Commissioner’s Lawsuit Explained, Police Unions Endorse Adams for Reelection, No Casino for the Bronx and Spotted Lanternflies Return 7:20

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Former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a civil racketeering lawsuit accusing the Adams Administration of running a criminal enterprise through city government. Plus, a number of city law enforcement unions are endorsing Mayor Adams' re-election campaign. Also, the gaming company Bally's won't be able to build a casino in the Bronx. And finally, …

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Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025 34:20

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On the Early Edition with Andrew Dickens Full Show Podcast Friday the 18th of July 2025, jobseeker benefit numbers are continuing to climb, former welfare advisory group member Phil O'Reily shares why. It's final All Blacks test against the french tomorrow night at FMG stadium in Hamilton, Rugby commentator Tony Johnson shares his thoughts on the l…

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Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Advisory Group member on benefit numbers increasing 3:28

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A welfare expert's pointing to the lack of jobs being the main reason more people are ending up on the benefit. Ministry of Social Development statistics show almost 8 thousand more were receiving a main benefit in June compared to March. It follows the Government instating new requirements for beneficiaries in hopes of getting more into the workfo…

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Andrew Dickens: A different take on the Covid Inquiry 1:41

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We all know the Covid Inquiry is looking at MIQ, amongst other things. And we all know that MIQ had noble aims and notable successes. But we also know the execution was far from perfect, and many people ended up feeling ostracized from the rest of New Zealand. The idea of the Inquiry is to find out what went wrong so we do better next time. And yes…

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Midday News: AG James Sues Trump Administration Over FEMA Cuts, Famous 60’s Pop Singer from NJ Passes Away, and More on Mamdani’s Private Meeting with Power Brokers 11:36

6d ago11:36

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New York State Attorney Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to try and save a FEMA program that would fund 38 infrastructure projects in the state. The affected programs are meant to help shield against disasters like rapid flooding. Meanwhile, Pop singer and New Jersey native Connie Francis, has died at the age of 87. Also, on this wee…

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Morning Headlines: Felony Assaults Rise in City, RFK Bridge Closures Overnight, and NYC Ranked Best for Walking and Biking 3:03

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Felony assaults in New York City have jumped 45 percent since 2017, even as most other major crimes decline. Meanwhile, the RFK Bridge’s lift span over the Harlem River will close intermittently overnight Thursday from midnight to 5 a.m. Friday. Plus, a new analysis by StreetLight ranks Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx among the top U.S. …

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July 17, 2025—Chiefs from across Canada gather in Ottawa ahead of Bill C-5 discussion with PM Mark Carney 8:17

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Our lead story: several chiefs gather in Ottawa ahead of Thursday's meeting with prime minister Mark Carney on Bill C-5—the recently-enacted law enabling quicker approvals for major projects—a meeting some chiefs say is as rushed as the legislation itself. Interstitial: zapsplat.comBy APTN

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