Best Barely Protestant Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Knowles REACTS To Anti-ICE TikToks 10:38

34m ago10:38

10:38

Michael Knowles dives into the wild world of TikTok activism—this time reacting to viral videos bashing ICE and U.S. immigration enforcement. From dramatic rants to misinformed takes, Michael breaks down the facts, the fiction, and the sheer lunacy of it all. Are these creators making a point—or just proving one? Watch and decide for yourself. Watc…

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Ep. 1754 - BREAKING: Israel Strikes Iran 50:22

23h ago50:22

50:22

The State of Israel goes Old Testament on Iran, President Trump appears to flip on mass deportations, and Ron DeSantis says you can run over rioters. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4biDlri Ep.1754 - - - DailyWire+: Save 40% on DailyWire+ Gift Memberships for Father's Day with code DAD40 at https://dailywi…

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Smith and Caughey's shutting its doors after 145 years 5:25

1d ago5:25

5:25

After 145 years iconic Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close its doors for the final time this Sunday at 4pm. The closure was set for the end of July but Aucklanders have been snapping up the discounted items almost all of the stock is gone. Reporter Louise Ternouth spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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UK nationals among victims of Air India plane crash 6:19

1d ago6:19

6:19

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the victims of the Air India plane crash that was supposed to fly to London, many of which were UK nationals.

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Chinese national given life sentence for murder of Yanfei Bao 3:56

1d ago3:56

3:56

The man who murdered Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been jailed for life and will spend at least the next 17 years behind bars.

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Evening business for 13 June 2025 4:33

1d ago4:33

4:33

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Sonny Bill Williams set for grudge match against Aussie league player 4:10

1d ago4:10

4:10

A grudge match 10 years in the making will finally play out in the boxing ring in Sydney next month. Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams will face Australian rugby league player Paul Gallen. Williams, a one-time heavyweight national champion, was promoting the fight at an Auckland gym and said this bout is personal. Sports reporter Felicity Reid s…

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Coroner wants re-investigation of death of Gore pre-schooler 6:21

1d ago6:21

6:21

A coroner wants the police to reinvestigate the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones, saying too many questions remain unanswered and criticising flaws in earlier investigations.

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Israel decares state of emergency amid Iran attacks 6:49

1d ago6:49

6:49

Explosions have boomed across Iran's capital Tehran overnight as Israel launched an attack on the country's military facilities. The attack has reportedly killed the chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and other high-ranking regime officials. Meanwhile a state of emergency has been declared in Israel, with air raid sirens ringing out as Iran vows t…

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Japanese school lunches example for Kiwi counterparts 3:54

1d ago3:54

3:54

The free school lunch programme has gotten major backlash over the cut-price lunches provided by the School Lunch Collective. But in other countries, similar programmes have thrived. Japan has been providing school lunches for 136 years and the Japanese Embassy in Wellington invited guests along to see what they're like. It put on the sort of lunch…

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Subbies owed money in Du Val collapse companies 'barely survived' 3:42

1d ago3:42

3:42

Some subbies still owed money in the Du Val collapse have said their companies have barely survived and they doubt they'll ever see a cent. The Du Val property group of about 70 entities was put into statutory management by the government last year. At last count its debts were more than $300 million. One of the group's founders, Kenyon Clarke, has…

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Blues look to break Crusaders unbeaten streak 6:18

1d ago6:18

6:18

The Super Rugby Pacifc semi-finals are set to kick off with the Blues looking to break the Crusader's 30 game playoff unbeaten streak on home turf. It would be a second huge upset in just as many weeks if the Auckland side pulls it off, after a nailbiting victory over the Chiefs who have their own semifinal matchup this weekend in Hamilton. Sports …

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The jobs becoming a thing of the past 4:15

1d ago4:15

4:15

Data compiled by Infometrics for RNZ looked at the types of jobs that have disappeared over the past 25 years. Service station attendants were near the top of the list, with 77% of their roles, or 5,557 people gone. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen about the changing face of the New Zealand workforce.…

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Israel launches major attack on Iran 9:33

1d ago9:33

9:33

Israel has launched a major attack on Iran's capital, targeting military and nuclear sites. Iran's top military commander and other high-ranking regime officials have reportedly been killed. Iran has promised retaliation, and have said Israel will pay a "heavy price". Israel has declared a state of emergency as it braces for retalliation. Correspon…

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Ep. 1753 - Elon Musk Apologizes To Donald Trump 50:22

2d ago50:22

50:22

The feud between President Trump and Elon Musk is over, Simone Biles backtracks on her pro-trans activism, and RFK Jr. has fired the entire CDC vaccine committee, and we will be joined by one of those insiders to give us the inside scoop on how that happened and what it means for vaccines. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show:…

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US announces review into AUKUS 5:56

2d ago5:56

5:56

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the United States announcing it will review the AUKUS security pact, putting Australia's multi-billion dollar nuclear submarine deal in a spot of difficulty.

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Evening business for 12 June 2025 4:12

2d ago4:12

4:12

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Funding cuts for Pacific and Māori polytech students 4:02

2d ago4:02

4:02

Education advocates have said a government decision to remove special funding for Pacific and Māori students in vocational courses harks back to the days of a one-size-fits all education model. The funding cut applies to a per-student subsidy for Pacific and Māori enrolments at poytechnics and private training institutions. It is used to help fund …

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Calls to allow netball players to represent two countries 4:57

2d ago4:57

4:57

Netball New Zealand has called for World Netball to amend its strict eligibility criteria, which prevents players representing two different countries at consecutive world cups. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Calls for more rural mental health resourcing 3:42

2d ago3:42

3:42

While farmers are treated to record dairy and meat prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide rates in rural areas. Huge work loads, isolation and lots of financial pressure can all take a toll. A $3 million funding boost for the Rural Support Trust has been a welcome announcement at Fieldays in Hamilton, bu…

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Social media videos promoting ways to 'game' the KiwiSaver system 10:16

2d ago10:16

10:16

Inland revenue figures show a record number of hardship withdrawals from KiwiSaver is the past year. Between July 2024 and April 2025, more than $389 million's been taken out of KiwiSaver for financial hardship reasons. That's up from $300m on the year before. People can access KiwiSaver retirement funds in significant financial hardship, including…

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Auckland schools stamping out use of 'Year 14' rugby players 9:13

2d ago9:13

9:13

A dozen Auckland High schools are voluntarily making changes to their competition rules to stamp out the use of so-called Year 14 players. Year 14's are students that return for an extra sixth year of high school so they can carry on playing sport. They're considered to have an unfair advantage due and age, size and experience. The issue is in the …

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Concern Mark Lundy parole board condition impinges on freedom of speech 3:58

2d ago3:58

3:58

Mark Lundy hasn't been able to speak a word publicly since he was released from prison early last month. That's because the man twice convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in Palmerston North over 20 years ago cannot speak to the media, post on social media or even blog about his case. Given he proclaims his innocence, some experts are conce…

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'Run it straight' moving from Auckland to Dubai 4:07

2d ago4:07

4:07

The controversial 'run it straight' competition has announced it is relocating from Auckland to the Middle East. The much-maligned collision phenomenon was scheduled to host its final in Auckland this month, however, backlash has prompted a move to Dubai. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Sunscreens fail to meet SPF claims 6:22

2d ago6:22

6:22

Research out of Australia has revealed that 16 out of 20 sunscreens, many of them sold in New Zealand, do not meet their SPF claims. One product, which sells in New Zealand for around $50, claimed to provide SPF 50 protection, but was found to have an SPF of just four. Aussie consumer group Choice tested 20 sunscreen products from household brands,…

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US immigration raid protests expand beyond LA 4:56

2d ago4:56

4:56

US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids expanding beyond Los Angeles.

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What are the rules around taking sick days? 6:40

2d ago6:40

6:40

It's that time of year where bugs are rife, but there are questions around what the benchmark for a sick day is now, after the early post covid years where people were exiled from the office for the mildest sniffle. New Zealand workers are legally entitled to 10 paid sick days a year although some employers offer more. Head of Advocacy, Strategy an…

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Ep. 1752 - Israel Goes Too Far 45:02

3d ago45:02

45:02

A new euphemism drops for the LA riots, a pro-abortion lady discusses her daughter's memories in the womb, and Israel goes too far. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4biDlri Ep.1752 - - - DailyWire+: Save 40% on DailyWire+ Gift Memberships for Father's Day with code DAD40 at https://dailywire.com/gift Check …

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Significant abortion law shakeup set for Wales and England 6:16

3d ago6:16

6:16

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about significant shakeup of abortion law on the horizon for Wales and England, as well as the worlds first strike in protest of the UK's paternity leave.

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Evening business for 11 June 2025 4:41

3d ago4:41

4:41

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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All Whites fall short in Canadian Shield campaign 4:21

3d ago4:21

4:21

The All Whites have fallen short in their Canadian Shield campaign in Toronto. New Zealand were beaten 2-1 this morning by Ukraine, ending any hopes of victory in the four nations tournament. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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NZ joins allies, puts travel bans on Israeli ministers 4:01

3d ago4:01

4:01

New Zealand has joined other countries in putting travel bans on two Israeli government ministers, prompting swift criticism from Israel and a rare rebuke from the United States to its allies. The two men at the centre of the bans: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are right wing hardliners who's support is essential to Netanyahu's coalition gov…

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Farmers doing well amid global economic uncertainty 6:19

3d ago6:19

6:19

Amid uncertain global economies, farmers here in New Zealand seem to be coping well. As the first day of the country's biggest agricultural event kicked off, boosts from the government and record farmgate prices all show farmers are on the up. Senior Agriculture Analyst at Rabobank Emma Higgins spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Rural sector in good shape as Fieldays kicks off 4:38

3d ago4:38

4:38

Huge numbers are rolled into Fieldays in Hamilton as it kicked off, and it's expected many dairy farmers especially will be feeling flush. A record farmgate price for the 2024 to 2025 season combined with the government's move to allow farmers to deduct 20 percent off new farm equipment from their taxable income means the rural sector is looking in…

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Farmers using KiwiSaver 'slippery slope' - Retirement provider 8:57

3d ago8:57

8:57

Any changes to KiwiSaver that could allow budding farmers to buy a herd of cows or flock of sheep would be a slippery slope according to one retirement fund provider. People who have been in KiwiSaver for three years can withdraw almost all the money to buy a first home, but they have to live in it. But Federated Farmers is applying pressure on the…

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Police have grave concerns for Christchurch woman 2:35

3d ago2:35

2:35

Police have grave concerns for Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls, who has been missing since walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village a week ago.

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Curfew imposed on LA amid intense protests 5:13

3d ago5:13

5:13

An overnight curfew has come into force in the downtown part of LA to try and end days of demonstrations and stop any vandalism or looting. The mayor has also declared a local emergency and expects the curfew, which runs from 8pm to 6am, to last several days. The city is reeling after days of intense protests against immigration raids led to some c…

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Auckland electric ferry hits water for first time 3:53

3d ago3:53

3:53

Auckland Transport's new electric ferry has hit the water for the first time. Workers began the slow process of bringing the vessel from the factory floor into the Tamaki River in Mt Wellington where it will undergo trials. It is hoped the New Zealand designed and made ferries will make ripples worldwide. Victor Waters reports.…

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Formula One grants junior driver super licence 4:13

3d ago4:13

4:13

Formula One's governing body has granted Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad a super licence ahead of his 18th birthday. It comes after the Red Bull team requested an exemption for the young driver, with Formula One rules stipulating drivers must be over the age of 18. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Trade negotiations between US and China continue 3:39

3d ago3:39

3:39

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about trade negotiations between US and Chinese officials as they continued in London, as well as two stars from K-pop super group BTS who are set to make a return after completing mandatory military service.

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Speed limit increase not 'desirable or appropriate' - Councillor 7:39

3d ago7:39

7:39

A speed limit increase near a beachside town north of Auckland is being described as dangerous and hugely confusing. The chunk of road on the Hibiscus Coast Highway has gone from 50 kms back up to 70kms. It's part of the government's policy to reverse Labour's speed limit reductions that it said slowed Kiwis and the economy down. Some locals have c…

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Ep. 1751 - "They Spit, We Hit": Trump Sends Marines to LA Riots 45:12

4d ago45:12

45:12

President Trump sends the Marines into LA, high-profile Dems stand with the Mexican Flag-waving marauders, and Vice President JD Vance memes a deportation threat at one of the most annoying accounts on Twitter. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4biDlri Ep.1751 - - - DailyWire+: Save 40% on DailyWire+ Gift Me…

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Major IVF provider admits it transferred wrong embryo 5:00

4d ago5:00

5:00

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a major IVF provider admitting it transferred the wrong embryo to a patient.

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Evening business for 10 June 2025 4:20

4d ago4:20

4:20

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Abuse survivor told to get rid of wagon bought with compensation 3:51

4d ago3:51

3:51

A survivor of abuse in state care is heartbroken after her long-held dream of buying a gypsy wagon to travel around in ran into a wall of bureaucracy. As soon as Robyn Dandy received compensation for torture at the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit in the 1970s she bought a wagon, fulfilling a promise she made to her grandson before he died in a…

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Sport with Jonty Dine 4:11

4d ago4:11

4:11

Sport with Jonty Dine

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LA demonstrations roll on as political tensions ramp up 6:12

4d ago6:12

6:12

Street demonstrations in Los Angeles are rolling on as political tensions ramp up. The city's mayor has said LA is being used as a 'test case' for the federal government to take over from local and state authorities. Now more troops are on their way. About 700 marines have been mobilised and the Pentagon has said the US President is deploying anoth…

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Mt Pleasant murder victim deserves proper inquiry - victims advisor 6:23

4d ago6:23

6:23

The government's chief victims advisor believes details released today about the death of Frances Phelps, or Faye as she was known, and her murder reinforce the need for a proper inquiry. She is still waiting for a response from the government but said there are no winners in this case. Ruth Money spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Elderly mental health patient sentenced to life in prison for murder 4:32

4d ago4:32

4:32

An elderly mental health patient who murdered a woman he sometimes gardened for will spend the rest of his life imprisoned and at least the next decade behind bars. Elliott Cameron murdered Frances Phelps on October the 4th last year at the hillside Christchurch home where she lived alone. Cameron later pleaded guilty to the murder and was sentence…

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Property valuations drop for Auckland 3:48

4d ago3:48

3:48

Council valuations or CV's for Auckland's 630-thousand homes have decreased by an average of 9 percent. For many, the drop is unnerving and a tough pill to swallow, especially after the highs of 2021. But property experts have said the CV is just a taxation tool, and homeowners shouldn't let it influence their decisions. Felix Walton reports.…

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