Best Chief IMPACT Driver Podcasts (2025)

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Darwin Rotary Club’s Peter Hopton says they’re hosting an art auction at CDU’s city campus next month to raise more than $100,000 for budding art students across Northern Australia to study art in the ... 10:28

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CDU Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive TAFE Michael Hamilton says there’s been an increase in enrolments, adding that apprenticeship numbers are up about 10 per cent, with strong growth in regional ... 7:49

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Grattan Institute Health Program Director Peter Breadon says their study found about 1 million Australians needing specialist care aren’t getting it because of the costs, which have gone up by 73 per cent ... 10:33

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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says the entire Smith Street project is due to be complete by the end of August but the section outside of shops will be finished in less than two weeks after Darwin City ... 9:20

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Attorney-General Marie Claire Boothby says fewer people are being granted bail following the government’s tough on crime changes, with 550 more people in prison than before the CLP came to power 16:35

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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says budget estimates revealed that $8.7 million of upgrades to Ali Curung School have been cut, with the Education Minister failing to confirm whether she informed Cabinet ... 15:12

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Donna Demaio: Australian Correspondent on the Sydney kebab shop shooting 3:02

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Three people have been injured in a shooting in a Sydney kebab shop. According to NSW Police, two masked gunmen walked into the shop, firing eight shots in total, before leaving the scene in a black BMW with a cloned licence plate. A 50 year old woman was shot twice in the torso, a 26 year old man was shot in the arm and shoulder, and another man o…

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Julia Macdonald: Asia New Zealand Foundation Research and Engagement Director on more Kiwis seeing China as a threat 2:43

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A new poll shows more Kiwis see China as a threat, but experts say a good economic relationship is vital. The Asia New Zealand Foundation surveyed 2,300 locals between November and December, and again in March. Results show the number of people concerned about China rose from 28% to 40% over four months. Research and Engagement Director Julia Macdo…

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Gregg Carlstrom: Middle East Correspondent on the conflict between Israel and Iran 2:45

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It's thought that as long as the United States doesn't get involved, the Iran and Israel conflict should stay contained. Tension continues to escalate between the two countries as air strikes continue to fire. Speculation around a ceasefire is being discussed with US President Donald Trump encouraging the nations to talk before it’s too late. Middl…

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Full Show Podcast: 17 June 2025 33:59

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Tuesday 17th of June, conflict continues between Iran and Israel, Middle East Correspondent Gregg Carlstrom has the latest on an Iranian TV studio struck by an Israeli airstrike. A new survey from the Asia New Zealand Foundation shows our trust in China is slipping, Director of research a…

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Ben Youdan: Action for Smokefree Director on crack down on disposable vapes starts today 2:57

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Smokefree advocates are hoping a new vaping crackdown coming in today doesn't deter smokers trying to quit. The new rules include stricter advertising restrictions for vape retailers and a ban on disposable vapes. It's an effort to clamp down on youth vaping, with around 10% of teenagers currently regular vapers. Action for Smokefree Director Ben Y…

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Ryan Bridge: The economy's been a sick patient for a long time 2:20

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If growth is the game we're in then the Reserve Bank should keep cutting interest rates. The problem is growth is not the game they're in. They're in the business of taming inflation, and that's about it. The Government ditched the dual mandate —introduced by the last lot— that saw Adrian and Co. also focus on keeping people in jobs. Maximum sustai…

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Head of AFL NT Sam Gibson says a major review is underway into the competition, with a focus on the fly-in player rules and points system to ensure there is a level playing field for all clubs as well ... 7:35

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RSPCA NT Operations Manager Charles Giliam says the shelter is at full capacity, following a spike in pets being surrendered due to cost-of-living pressures and he’s urging people to think carefully and ... 11:18

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Australian Strategic Policy Institute Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy, Dr Malcolm Davis expects Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will face significant pressure when meeting with Donald Trump to increase ... 11:22

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Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson says police have charged a 29-year-old man who allegedly broke into a Parap home and indecently assaulted a woman, who woke up to the man naked on top of her, adding ... 8:12

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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro sheds more light on the OC spray trial, rejecting concerns by AMSANT and the Opposition that it will worsen racial division and do little to improve community safety 17:51

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Alastair Crozy: Director of the New Zealand China Council discusses new visa changes for Chinese tourists 3:28

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Director of the New Zealand China Council Alastair Crozy joins Ryan Bridge to discuss a new visa for Chinese tourists. The change will allow Chinese tourists visiting Australia to enterNew Zealand with their Australian visa. Crozy says that this change has already increased searches for “New Zealand travel” on Chinese tourism websites like CTrip. T…

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Gavin Grey: Nations respond to rapidly escalating situation between Israel and Iran 2:50

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More nations are responding to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. The two countries are continuing to exchange air assaults, after Israel's initial attack on Friday and Iran launched waves of missiles, in response. UK and Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge Iran believes any support of Israel from the West, makes assets f…

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Full Show Podcast: 16 June 2025 34:08

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Monday 16th of June 2025, The Police Commissioner has given body cams the all clear, Police Associaiton President Chris Cahill shares his thoughts. The Government's announced changes to Visa's for Chinese nationals ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to China this week, The NZ China Council te…

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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the Police Commissioner giving body cams the green light 2:35

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The Police union is celebrating the decision to work towards rolling out body cameras - but wants it done right. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says staff are assessing options for equipping frontline officers with the technology. The Police Association says it could clear-up misconceptions in the field, reduce complaints, and lead to more gu…

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Ryan Bridge: A lot going on in the world 2:16

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The Prime Minister’s jetting off on a diplomatic mission this week and he’s heading into a very undiplomatic world. Israel and Iran are going at it. Netanyahu says Tehran is close to producing a nuclear weapon. As missiles and drones fly across the Middle East, talks for a nuclear deal with Iran’s leadership in Oman are on hold. The UK is mobilisin…

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Senior Sergeant Meacham King, Senior Constable First Class Matthew Unwin and Patrol Dog Trainee Leo join Katie Woolf in the studio for an update on how police dog training is going and explain the involvement ... 7:11

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Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds says the industry is already highly regulated and there’s not much more it can do to help address alcohol issues in places like Katherine, putting the onus back on the ... 10:16

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The Week That Was - 13th June 2025 44:29

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Paul Anderson: NZ Ski CEO on the opening of Queenstown's skifields tomorrow 2:49

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Skifields in Queenstown have got the chair lifts turning ahead of opening day tomorrow. NZ Ski Chief Executive Paul Anderson says the Remarkables and Coronet Peak have had eight solid days of snow making, mixed in with natural snowfall. He says there's more than a metre of snow on the main trails and both skifields should have their main chairlifts…

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Helen Clarke: Former Prime Minister on the US reviewing AUKUS 3:54

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Helen Clark says the future of the AUKUS security pact remains very uncertain. The Pentagon's reviewing the agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US to ensure it meets Donald Trump's America First agenda. It's still unclear what that might mean for New Zealand's potential involvement. But Clark —the former Prime Minister and UNDP Head— told …

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Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the prison population will increasing by 36 percent by 2035 4:51

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The Corrections Minister believes our prisons will be ready for an increase in demand. The Ministry of Justice expects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035, to more than 14,000 people. It's prompted concerns for the country's ability to cope with demand. Mark Mitchell says the Waikeria prison expansion will help provide enough beds. LIST…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2025 34:21

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 13th of June 2025, a report from the Ministry of Justice is predicting our prison population to grow by 36% over the next 10 years, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell shares his thoughts. The Ski season kicks off this weekend, NZ Ski Chief Executive Paul Anderson tells Ryan Bridge what …

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Ryan Bridge: Luxon's rhetoric is starting to match the reality 2:11

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It’s fair to say Christopher Luxon’s had a rough run at the top. The transition from CEO to PM hasn’t been all that smooth. His approval ratings have been way out of whack with those of any predecessor at the same time in their reigns. We hardly saw a honeymoon. One of the problems has been communication. You ask people and they tell you: it’s hard…

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Walk to Defeat MND organiser Tamara Henderson is encouraging the community to get involved in a 5km walk this Sunday to support Territory families who have been impacted by Motor Neuron Disease, with funds ... 7:53

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NT Swimming Darwin Buffs Coach Tim Few and some the NT’s competitors chat to Katie Woolf about their achievements in Adelaide for the Australian Swimming trials, where they are vying for selection in the ... 8:52

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St John Ambulance, Director of Ambulance Services Andrew Thomas says it is working through the findings of a review to address clinical governance issue and hopes to have a new Medical Director by August ... 14:19

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Southern Districts Football Club President Kevin Mulvahil pays tribute to Ryan Christophers who died in a buggy crash at Girraween on the weekend, saying he was a co-captain for a number of years and a ... 6:22

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Australian Medical Association NT President John Zorbas explains why St Johns has been banned from performing two high risk procedures, saying a Medical Director is needed to ensure clinical governance ... 8:16

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Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association NT Secretary Josh Peak welcomes the CLP’s OC spray trial ‘cautiously’, raising concerns about customers using it on retail workers or it being sprayed ... 6:53

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Member for Katherine Jo Hersey says there were no industry-led solutions to address alcohol-fueled violence to come out of a recent Liquor Accord meeting and has called on the NT Police Association to ... 19:35

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Tracie Shipton: VOYCE Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive says young Māori are "over-represented" in Oranga Tamariki 2:52

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An Independent Children's Monitor report finds almost half the reports of concern relate to young Māori. They make up two-thirds of those in care - and more than three-quarters in youth justice custody. Voyce Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive Tracie Shipton told Ryan Bridge that change is possible. She says it's a stark reminder if we get in early wit…

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Robert Patman: International relations professor on Trump's criticism of NZ 4:22

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The US has criticized New Zealand for banning two Israeli Ministers. Winston Peters has decided to jump on the bandwagon with allies such as Australia and Canada by banning Israel’s finance minister and national security minister from entering the country. But the US has denounced these sanctions and said that New Zealand should focus on Hamas inst…

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Mitch McCann: US Correspondent discusses Trump's new "deal" with China 2:38

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US Correspondent Mitch McCann talks about Trump’s new “deal” with China after China threatens to cut off the US’ supply of rare minerals. China issued these threats in response to the treatment of Chinese students studying in the USA. China also wants the USA to continue exporting semiconductors to China. President Trump has said that these terms w…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 June 2025 34:11

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday 12th of June 2025, Food and Fibre exports are on track to break new records, Meat Industry Association Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva, shares her thoughts on how red meat exports are going. The US has criticised NZ for sanctions on Israel, international relations Professor Robert Pat…

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Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association Chief Executive on food and fibre exports on track to break records 3:15

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Red meat's among food and fibre exports surging in value, with revenue forecast to surpass $60 billion for the first time. The latest forecasts projects export earnings of $59.9 billion for the year ending later this month. It's now on track to reach $65.7 billion by 2029. Meat Industry Association Chief Executive Sirma Karapeeva told Ryan Bridge w…

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Ryan Bridge: The dial has shifted in farming and emissions 1:56

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I’ve been reflecting this Fieldays week on how much the dial has shifted in farming and emissions. We had Chris Hipkins on the Herald Now programme Tuesday admit they essentially don’t currently have a policy in putting agriculture into the ETS. It was a signature policy platform under Ardern. We had to do it, they told us. It was immoral not to. F…

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Para Ice Hockey Player Sonya Newman says leveraging contacts from the Invictus Games has landed her as the only Territorian to make the Australian Ice Hockey team for the Women’s Para World Championships ... 8:54

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Superintendent Rick Magree and Senior Sergeant Dev Kamyilmaz say a motorcyclist is recovering in hospital after colliding with a road train in Humpty Doo yesterday, adding that 13 drivers were found to ... 8:14

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Member for Nightcliff Kat McNamara says it appears the government has given up on addressing community safety by announcing a potential trial of OC spray, adding that her focus in budget estimates has ... 7:46

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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says support is being provided to the officers involved in a death in custody in Alice Springs, rejecting calls for an independent investigation and provides ... 12:02

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NAAJA Chair Theresa Roe and Acting CEO Anthony Beven have written to the Chief Minister seeking a forum with the government, police, corrections and Aboriginal leaders to work on solutions to the justice ... 19:37

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Rhys Gardner: GFactor Edge co-founder on their VR simulators, Fieldays 3:08

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Fieldays has opened at Hamilton's Mystery Creek, with 100 thousand visitors expected over the next four days. 1200 vendors will be plying their wares at the Southern Hemisphere's largest agribusiness event, displaying the latest farming innovations. GFactor Edge co-founder Rhys Gardner is bringing his company’s VR driving simulators to the event – …

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Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator project 5:05

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Queenstown could soon be leading the world’s renewable energy future. Rewiring Aotearoa is launching the Queenstown Electrification Accelerator project to speed up the transition to electric machines that run on renewable electricity. It wants to make it easier for homes and businesses to go electric. Chief Executive Mike Casey told Ryan Bridge one…

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