Best Loudest Minds Podcasts (2025)

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Diddy Drama: 'Are We Going To Start Finding Bodies?' Ret FBI Behavior Analyst Wonders Too 10:26

20m ago10:26

10:26

Diddy Drama: 'Are We Going To Start Finding Bodies?' Ret FBI Behavior Analyst Wonders Too It started with abuse allegations—but where does it end? In this unsettling episode, Tony Brueski and Ret. FBI Behavior Expert Robin Dreeke take a deep dive into the disturbing possibility that the Diddy case may only be scratching the surface. With damning te…

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Karen Read Trial Day 23 Recap, Jury Hears Karen "What If I Hit Him" & Crash Expert Destroys Alessi 27:38

15h ago27:38

27:38

Day 23 of the Karen Read trial may go down as a defining moment. After weeks of forensic testimony, digital data, and a parade of witnesses, the prosecution rested its case—but not before leaving the jury with a gut-punch final act: a 50-second clip of Karen Read herself, captured in 2024, questioning whether she may have accidentally hit Boston Po…

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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025 28:45

4h ago28:45

28:45

In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power, big ch…

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Is Kohberger’s Team Preparing to Blame the Surviving Roommates? 13:30

16h ago13:30

13:30

Is Kohberger’s Team Preparing to Blame the Surviving Roommates? Could Bryan Kohberger’s defense team take the most controversial step yet—hinting at the surviving roommates as alternate suspects? In this powerful episode, retired FBI profiler Robin Dreeke joins us to discuss the ethical and psychological fallout of a defense strategy that, if execu…

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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia 2:50

5h ago2:50

2:50

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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Political panel 6:25

5h ago6:25

6:25

Listen to our weekly political panel.

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Opponents of Ruataniwha dam stage protest 3:33

10h ago3:33

3:33

Opponents of the controversial Ruataniwha Dam in Central Hawke's Bay have staged a surprise protest outside a meeting in Waipukurau, to show their opposition to the the region's electricity distributor trying to revive the project. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti Reporter Alexa Cook was at the protest.

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Ecologist on proposed changes to freshwater regulations 5:04

5h ago5:04

5:04

A freshwater ecologist is slamming proposed changes to freshwater regulations. Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Sports Chat for 30 May 2025 3:46

5h ago3:46

3:46

Oklahoma City will have made the NBA finals again.

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Markets Update for 30 May 2025 1:42

5h ago1:42

1:42

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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Hamilton hosts National Scrabble Championship 4:43

5h ago4:43

4:43

The 45th National Scrabble Championship is hitting Hamilton, and it's not just local talent taking part. Scrabble legend and reigning champion Howard Warner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Timaru tap water wins title of best tasting in New Zealand 4:29

5h ago4:29

4:29

Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Principal changes mind on prosecuting parents for truancy 6:41

5h ago6:41

6:41

A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to school. But six years on, he has changed his mind. Pat Newman spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Reports of suspected tornado in Hamilton 2:30

5h ago2:30

2:30

In Waikato there were reports of a suspected tornado tearing through at least one Hamilton suburb. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Karen Read Day 23: Defense IMPLODES on Cross; Prosecution Expert Holds the Line 1:45:00

17h ago1:45:00

1:45:00

On May 29, 2025, the prosecution rested its case against Karen Read — and not with a whimper, but with a sledgehammer. After weeks of building forensic, digital, and testimonial evidence linking Read to the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, the Commonwealth ended with a one-two punch: a bulletproof expert and Read’s own words. Defense at…

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Three teams battle for last Super Rugby playoffs spot 4:57

6h ago4:57

4:57

Moana Pasifika, the Blues and the Waratahs are all fighting for the last spot in the Super Rugby playoffs. Rugby writer and commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Federated Farmers on changes to RMA 3:54

6h ago3:54

3:54

The government's released new rules and policies telling Councils how to manage everything from housing and mining to water. Federated Farmers National Vice President Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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David Seymour set to take over as deputy PM 3:30

6h ago3:30

3:30

David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister - while an unshackled Winston Peters shifts into campaign mode - with a plan to avoid another handover next term. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.

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Kaitaia College principal on fines for parents of truant students 3:58

6h ago3:58

3:58

The Ministry of Education is proactively contacting schools and truancy officers to ensure parents of children with chronically low attendance are referred to them, so they can consider prosecuting. Kaitaia College principal Louise Anaru spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Parents who condone truancy face fines 3:58

6h ago3:58

3:58

Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren Crimp.

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Fazerdaze takes out Album of the Year at Aotearoa Music Awards 9:29

6h ago9:29

9:29

Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray, better known as Fazerdaze, was named Best Solo Artist and also took out the coveted Album of the Year award for her third release, Soft Power. Murray spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Chch man killed in Ukraine fighting for the country 7:32

6h ago7:32

7:32

A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping in the country's war efforts, had previously posted online that he was living the dream. Ron Mark, who has been in the Ukraine war zone spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Cleanup underway in Hamilton after wild weather 4:03

6h ago4:03

4:03

The cleanup is underway in Hamilton after a possible tornado tore through some Hamilton suburbs on Thursday night. Civil Defence controller Kelvin Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 30 May 2025 3:51

7h ago3:51

3:51

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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King Charles to be on NZ money from 2027 5:15

7h ago5:15

5:15

Big changes are coming to New Zealand's money as the Reserve Bank revealed photos of the new 10 cent coin that features the effigy of King Charles the third. The Reserve Bank's director of money and cash Ian Woolford spoke to Paddy Gower.

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RMA overhaul met with jubilation from some, dismay from others 3:30

7h ago3:30

3:30

The government's plan for massive changes to planning and consent rules have been met with jubilation from some quarters - and dismay from others. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

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Wild weather hits Upper North Island 1:49

7h ago1:49

1:49

Wild weather has battered the Upper North Island on Thursday night and Waikato has been particularly hard hit. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Early Sports Chat for 30 May 2025 3:37

7h ago3:37

3:37

This weekend's headline act is the final round of Super Rugby's regular season.

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Morning Rural News for 30 May 2025 4:21

7h ago4:21

4:21

News from the rural and farming sector.

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Early Business News for 30 May 2025 1:57

7h ago1:57

1:57

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

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US judges rule Trump overstepped authority by imposing tariffs 4:13

7h ago4:13

4:13

The White House is vowing to fight back after judges ruled Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs. Correspondent in Washington Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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NZers feeling optimistic about buying a house: Survey 5:16

7h ago5:16

5:16

ASB's Housing Confidence Survey shows 28 percent of respondents believe it's a good time to buy, the highest number since 2011. Chief Economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Paddy Gower.

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Christchurch man killed in Ukraine 4:08

7h ago4:08

4:08

Foreign Affairs says it'll take time to gather information on the death of a New Zealander in Ukraine. The Weatherman Foundation missing-in-action programme's Lauren Guillaume spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Reasoned Humility: Pastor David Hegg on Theology, Differences, and Engaging Culture 1:11:26

3h ago1:11:26

1:11:26

In this episode, host Corey Nathan is joined by Pastor David Hegg, Senior Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. With decades of experience, a master’s in theology, and a doctorate in preaching, Pastor Hegg shares his unique journey into ministry, his thoughts on biblical teaching, and how Christians can faithfully navigate today’s cu…

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Karen Read: The Psychology of Guilt, Gaslighting & a Public Meltdown 31:45

20h ago31:45

31:45

Karen Read: The Psychology of Guilt, Gaslighting & a Public Meltdown In this episode of Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott takes us deep inside the emotional undercurrents of the Karen Read trial — not the legal motions, but the behavioral and psychological breadcrumbs that might say more than any piece of evidence ever could. We explore…

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Plastic Fragments and Glass Lies: The Science Closing in on Karen Read 12:01

22h ago12:01

12:01

Plastic Fragments and Glass Lies: The Science Closing in on Karen Read Forensic science took center stage this week in the Karen Read trial—and Eric Faddis is here to break down the quiet but damning testimony jurors just heard. On Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and Eric dissect forensic expert Christina Hanley’s detailed breakdown of trace evidence:…

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Three Reasons It Was Impossible To Turn Against Diddy 14:59

1d ago14:59

14:59

Three Reasons It Was Impossible To Turn Against Diddy Why didn’t more people speak up sooner? In this gripping episode, retired FBI Behavioral Analyst Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to break down the psychological machinery that kept Diddy’s inner circle silent—even when things turned dark. From emotional manipulation and power dynamics to fear-ba…

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SEASON 4 FINALE / Waiting for a Title? You’re Already Leading. 5:09

1d ago5:09

5:09

FACT: 84% of Gen Z believe they’re expected to lead—yet less than 20% feel emotionally prepared to do it. Now imagine trying to lead... when no one ever raised you to. Julia is 21. A dancer. A quiet anchor. The one who always shows up early, stays late, and leads without the spotlight. But behind her calm? A stormy upbringing, an older sister who b…

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Science vs. Spin The Defense Pushes Conspiracy, But the Timeline Doesn’t Lie 49:31

1d ago49:31

49:31

Science vs. Spin The Defense Pushes Conspiracy, But the Timeline Doesn’t Lie On Day 22 of the Karen Read trial, the defense launched what looked more like a desperate PR offensive than a credible legal cross-examination. Their target? Crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher—the man who clearly laid out how Read’s Lexus SUV, in reverse at 74% thr…

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Karen Read Trial Day 22 Full Recap: Defense vs. Physics: A Masterclass in Desperation 22:12

1d ago22:12

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Karen Read Trial Day 22 Full Recap: Defense vs. Physics: A Masterclass in Desperation In this in-depth breakdown of the May 28, 2025 courtroom testimony, we dissect forensic crash expert Judson Welcher’s compelling appearance in the Karen Read trial—where science met high-stakes cross-examination. With a forensic eye on biomechanics, vehicle teleme…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 1 1:01:55

1d ago1:01:55

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 1 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 2 1:04:04

1d ago1:04:04

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 2 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 3 1:00:32

1d ago1:00:32

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 3 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 4 1:02:25

1d ago1:02:25

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MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 22 Part 4 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left…

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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025 29:59

1d ago29:59

29:59

In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player who has had his fair share of head knocks says Run It Straight is dangerously "stupid", a provincial rugby union in the lower North Island is threateni…

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Ret. FBI Behavioral Analyst Chief Robin Dreeke on Kohberger: The Chilling Traits of an Alleged Organized Killer 14:17

1d ago14:17

14:17

Ret. FBI Behavioral Analyst Chief Robin Dreeke on Kohberger: The Chilling Traits of an Alleged Organized Killer What does the behavior of Bryan Kohberger tell us about the mind behind the crime? Retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke, joins us to break down the psychological patterns, control mechanisms…

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Study reveals how singing to babies helps boost mood 2:26

1d ago2:26

2:26

A joint study between the Universities of Auckland and Yale, in the US, shows singing to babies really does help to lift their moods and boost their wellbeing. Dr Samuel Mehr spoke to Corin Dann.

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Lithium-ion battery fires double since 2020 3:55

1d ago3:55

3:55

A series of fires, suspected to be caused by lithium-ion batteries, has highlighted the slow progress in passing regulation to better deal with e-waste. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Officials warn govt on international adoptions 2:54

1d ago2:54

2:54

Fears over child exploitation and abuse have forced the government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more.

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Reserve Bank cuts OCR 25 basis points 2:07

1d ago2:07

2:07

The Reserve Bank is likely to cut the official cash rate at least once more this year possibly twice but it was giving nothing away at Wednesday's monetary statement. Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby spoke to business editor Gyles Beckford.

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