Best Winston and Matt Podcasts (2025)

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What If School Made You Love Yourself? Sonn Sam Rethinks Learning from the Ground Up 1:12:37

2h ago1:12:37

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This week on AmpED to 11, Brett shares the mic with Sonn Sam, keynote speaker, equity champion, and national director at Big Picture Learning—for a raw, reflective, and radically human conversation about what happens when we stop asking, “Are you smart?” and start asking, “What are you passionate about?” Sonn’s journey begins as a square peg in a r…

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Whitney Cummings | Club Random 2:01:11

3h ago2:01:11

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Whitney Cummings drops by Club Random and things get weirdly hilarious in the best way. What starts as a wild gift quickly spirals into an uncensored dive into loneliness, AI, and the strange ways we seek connection. Bill and Whitney riff on everything from UFOs and conspiracy theories to the creeping presence of tech in our lives — and who’s reall…

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Graham Gouldman: 10cc frontman on the band returning to Wellington and the stories behind the songs 13:52

9h ago13:52

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There’s an exciting gig coming to Wellington this week – especially if your heydey was in the 70s. 10cc is returning to the capital on Friday night to play a gig at the Opera House, performing classic hits like The Things We Do For Love, Dreadlock Holiday and I'm Not In Love. 10cc was formed in 1972 - after frontman and songwriter Graham Gouldman h…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on possible mandatory sentences and Parliament's winter break 10:19

9h ago10:19

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It's the second week of the winter recess at Parliament - known around the building as one of the quietest weeks in politics of the year. But despite many politicians taking the week off or working back in their electorates, there's still work being done in the halls of power - including public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill today. Wh…

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The Kingdom of Heaven, Part 2 | Matt Peterson | June 30, 2025 40:06

2d ago40:06

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The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven, isn't just sharing about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. It includes the presentation and demonstration of the nearby and accessible domain of heaven that includes love, peace, joy, healing and freedom to all receive and enter it.GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give…

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Friday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Nicola Young talk local elections, 'coloniser' statues and shoplifting 32:37

3d ago32:37

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Local elections are less than four months away now, and nominations officially opened today. But with four races in Wellington with hot favourites, are we less excited than we have been in previous years? Also, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul wants some of the city's statues pulled down, including the William Wakefield monument on the bank of th…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on the All Blacks' first test this weekend 9:52

3d ago9:52

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Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks 23 of the year, to face France at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. France have won their past three tests against the All Black - but could that winning streak end this weekend as Robertson's men face a French side missing some of their stars? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and Wellingt…

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How to Stop Europe’s Collapse: What We Can Learn from Germany's Mistakes | Christine Anderson 1:33:54

4d ago1:33:54

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Member of European Parliament Christine Anderson joins Jordan Peterson to explain the cultural, political, and economic unraveling of Germany and the EU. Mass immigration, rising crime, deindustrialization and elite-driven climate policies—Anderson argues that Europe is collapsing under the weight of its own ideological delusions. She shares her pe…

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Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Deborah Russell debate law and order, policy costing unit 21:09

4d ago21:09

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The government has announced three new law and order policies this week, including increased penalties for coward punches, assaulting first responders and shoplifting. But what impact will these changes have? Also, Act and New Zealand First have shot down Finance Minister Nicola Willis' plans for a policy costing unit. Is this something we should h…

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Lyn Ulbricht - Episode #370 1:17:35

5d ago1:17:35

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Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) invites Ross Ulbricht’s mother, Lyn Ulbricht, onto the show to talk about her long fight for the release of her son, her mental state throughout the highs and lows of her battle, and the one phone call that changed everything. https://mothersagainstcruelsentencing.org/ https://www.freerogernow.org/ Order Michael's Br…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the economy and whether the Interislander should be privatised 21:07

5d ago21:07

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Labour leader and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins says he is sceptical of the idea the Interislander could be privatised. It comes after a cabinet paper obtained by the Herald floated the possibility of partially or fully privatising the ferry service. Hipkins joined Nick Mills for his monthly catch-up, where the pair also discussed the state of the econ…

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Ken Laban: Former cop, rugby commentator on his tilt for the Lower Hutt mayoralty 7:39

5d ago7:39

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Well-known Wellington personality Ken Laban has thrown his hat in the ring to be Lower Hutt's next mayor. The 68-year-old has spent his career as a police officer, later becoming a commentator with TVNZ and Sky Sport. Since 2013 he has served as a Greater Wellington Regional Councillor. He grew up in Wainuiomata with sister Dame Winnie Laban, a for…

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From Free Lessons to Strategic AI: Matthew Kennard on BetterLesson’s Evolution 10:07

6d ago10:07

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What happens when you mix AI’s cutting-edge potential with a human-centered mission to radically improve teaching and learning? You get BetterLesson—and you get this conversation. In this special episode of AmpED to 11, Brett Roer sits down with Matthew Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson, to unpack how his team is transforming professional learning and i…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets 22:22

6d ago22:22

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events” as new data shows hardship rising and more Kiwis struggling to pay the bills. Speaking to Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills about the state of the economy, Willis acknowledged it had been “a tough time”. “Things were starting to come alon…

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Music Time: James Irwin on Glastonbury highlights and Liam Finn's new album 10:22

6d ago10:22

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It's been a big weekend of music on Worth Farm in Somerset, England as the 2025 Glastonbury music festival was held. This week Nick and James dissect the highlights of the festival, argue about an audio-visual experience that is coming to Wellington this month, and listen to Liam Finn's latest album Hyperverse. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste…

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558. The Snow White Disney Doesn’t Want You To Know 1:20:47

7d ago1:20:47

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Dr. Jordan Peterson offers a psychological and cultural analysis of the Grimm Brothers' Snow White, using it as a lens to explore evolutionary biology, female status hierarchies, fertility suppression, and the pathology of the “evil queen” archetype. Drawing on research in primatology and cultural commentary, Peterson connects ancient folklore to m…

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The Six-Minute Dilemma: Litera's Avaneesh Marwaha on Building Legal Tech That Actually Gets Used The Geek in Review 34:54

7d ago34:54

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In this episode of The Geek in Review, guest host Marcie Borgal Shunk of the Tilt Institute joins Marlene Gebauer for a thought-provoking discussion with Avaneesh Marwaha, CEO of Litera. As someone who led the company through both pre- and post-AI boom eras, Avaneesh offers an insider’s perspective on what it takes to guide a legal tech organizatio…

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Odell Beckham Jr. | Club Random 1:01:44

7d ago1:01:44

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Bill Maher sits down with Odell Beckham Jr. for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from his iconic Giants catch to navigating injuries and the intensity of being in the spotlight. Odell opens up about the coaches and quarterbacks he respects, teases a possible return to the field, and reflects on the values of humility, fatherhood, teamwork,…

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Business Panel: Business Central CEO Simon Arcus and Travel Agents Association CEO Julie White 33:01

7d ago33:01

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It's exactly halfway through 2025 - six months ago the catch phrase of the Wellington business community was 'survive til 25'. Are our businesses still struggling halfway through the year? Also, have tourism numbers in Wellington bounced back to pre-Covid levels, and can Kiwi consumers and businesses cope with the increasing costs of flights? To an…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on a new law and order policy and the MP that suddenly resigned 9:19

7d ago9:19

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Legislation will soon be introduced bolstering the maximum sentences for those who assault first responders and Corrections offices. Will it be supported across Parliament? Also, a New Zealand First MP has announced her resignation from Parliament after just 18 months. Why is she leaving? To answer those questions, Newstalk ZB political editor Jaso…

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Nick Mills: Why does Tamatha Paul want to tear down our history? 6:29

7d ago6:29

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OPINION Well, we've got a new idea from Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul and you better brace yourself for this one. She was in the paper over the weekend - not advocating for Wellingtonians, for our economy, our businesses or our vulnerable people. She’s advocating for something else entirely. She wants to strip prominent statues around Wellingt…

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China’s TOTAL COLLAPSE Mega Projects FAIL Across Country - Episode #269 1:51:25

9d ago1:51:25

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China's massive infrastructure projects collapse across the country. WE GOT MERCH!!! - https://thechinashow.threadless.com Get the "Pick Up The Bike" Shirt for FINAL WEEK! Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! and join us in the Green Room - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember …

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The Kingdom, Part 1 | Matt Peterson | June 22, 2025 35:43

11d ago35:43

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Jesus came to earth doing the impossible and bringing heaven's words to earth. Among all that He shared, Jesus talked the most about the mysterious and magnificent Kingdom of Heaven. In this series we explore what Jesus said and dive into this Kingdom that He said we should seek and pursue above everything else.GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give…

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557. Balancing Pregnancy, Motherhood and Work | Riley Gaines 1:23:53

11d ago1:23:53

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Riley Gaines returns to speak with Dr. Jordan Peterson about marriage, pregnancy, and what it means to pursue both motherhood and mission in a culture that tells women they must choose. Riley shares how her decision to keep fighting for women’s sports and biological reality has only deepened since becoming pregnant with a daughter—and why she refus…

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C/C/M Podcast Episode #158: Kaijune! With Matt Frank, Sophie Campbell, and Roberto Rivera Padro 1:36:51

11d ago1:36:51

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Kaijiune Continues! In this episode I am joined by the team behind MOTHRA: QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS and Kaiju pros MATT FRANK, SOPHIE CAMPBELL, and ROBERTO RIVERA PADRO! 00:00:00 - Start00:01:33 - Memorable Kaiju Moments00:09:46 - Is Gamera the coolest Kaiju?00:18:18 - What Kaiju movie did you change your opinion on?00:32:54 - Other Kaiju Media are yo…

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The case for fossil fuels, with Alex Epstein 46:52

11d ago46:52

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The UK government is "going for growth" whilst pursuing an aggressive net zero energy policy. Are the two goals compatible? Spoiler alert: No. In this conversation with Will, philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein dismantles the accepted climate science narrative, and advocates for a world with more fossil fuels, not less. Alex's most recent bo…

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You Don’t Need Permission to Build Something Great 53:28

11d ago53:28

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What if building a healthy cereal brand wasn’t just about clean ingredients—but redefining performance nutrition from the ground up? In this episode, Eoin Carroll, founder of Truely Cereal and former pro bodybuilder, shares his journey from competitive sports to pioneering a high-protein cereal brand that puts quality before hype. Learn how his obs…

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Balaji Srinivasan - Episode #369 1:33:44

12d ago1:33:44

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Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes former CTO of Coinbase and author of The Network State, Balaji Srinivasan, onto the show to discuss the hidden truth behind America’s debt crisis, how easy it is to create a new country in today’s world, and why failed states often create opportunities for big change. Plus, something we’ve all been waiting f…

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Otto von Zastrow on MidPage.AI and the Future of AI-Powered Legal Research 33:36

14d ago33:36

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In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert sit down with Otto von Zastrow, the founder and CEO of MidPage.AI, an AI-native legal research platform. With a recent $4 million seed round and an ambitious mission to rival legacy research tools, MidPage is drawing attention across the legal industry. Otto shares his un…

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Jordan Peterson Live on Tour: There Are Still Dreams Worth Chasing 58:40

14d ago58:40

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In this live lecture from Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson weaves through biblical narratives and cultural critique—from Tolstoy’s suicidal despair to Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, from Cain’s failed sacrifice to James Bond as the symbol of romantic adventure. What do these stories have in common? What happens when we replace trans…

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Beyond Productivity: Matt Winters on Building Inclusive, Data-First AI Systems in Education 49:54

14d ago49:54

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What if your state had one person responsible for AI in education—and that person asked more questions than they answered? Meet Matthew Winters, the Utah State Board of Education’s first (and only) AI Specialist. In this episode, Brett and Rebecca sit down with the Renaissance Man of AI to explore what it means to be a thoughtful, scrappy, system-l…

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Esai Morales | Club Random 1:39:11

15d ago1:39:11

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Bill Maher welcomes actor Esai Morales for a rapid-fire hangout that jumps from tequila and raw-food fitness to fatherhood and playing the villain in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. They swap Pacino impressions, riff on devil lore and dating, then spiral into AI and conspiracy theories. Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https…

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CHINA IS UNDERWATER - Utter MAYHEM + Pandemonium as China Falls Apart - Episode #268 2:06:18

16d ago2:06:18

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China is not doing well. This isn't good. WE GOT MERCH!!! - https://thechinashow.threadless.com Get the "Pick Up The Bike" Shirt for limited time only! Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! and join us in the Green Room - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U https://soundcloud…

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556. How Social Media Is Wrecking Kids' Lives and Stealing Their Childhood | Jonathan Haidt 1:35:08

18d ago1:35:08

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In this urgent conversation, Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson dissect the silent catastrophe facing Gen Z—spiraling anxiety, attention collapse, and social isolation—all amplified by addictive tech. They explore the psychological and spiritual fallout of algorithm-optimized platforms, the gendered impact on boys and girls, and what it means to ra…

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All aboard the far-right bandwagon, with Tom Slater 57:23

18d ago57:23

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Keir Starmer's latest U-turn may be his most consequential. Last Saturday, he announced a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. Will it be a vehicle for justice, and a long overdue reckoning for multiculturalism and mass-migration? Or will it be just another pointless political excuse-fest? To help Will understand the latest development…

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Dave Landau - Episode #368 (Live!) 1:05:56

19d ago1:05:56

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Live from The Creek and The Cave, Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) invites comedian and host of Normal World, Dave Landau, onto the show to talk about Michael’s problematic and very personal issue with self-driving cars, what actually happens during a 7-day long acid trip, and how Dave’s first time drinking actually prompted an intervention. Grab a …

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The Holy Spirit, Part 2 - Pentecost and God Living In Us | Matt Peterson | June 8, 2025 54:42

19d ago54:42

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After the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. He is God, coming to live inside of us - helping us, revealing Jesus, comforting us and giving us power to be His witnesses throughout the earth. He is for all who believe from the 1st century to this very day. This Spirit of God is the more of God, the nearness of God and God Hims…

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Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on new legislation allowing demolition of the Gordon Wilson flats 7:26

20d ago7:26

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A social housing block that has sat empty in central Wellington for more than a decade will soon lose its heritage status - and there's hopes it could be demolished this side of Christmas. The Gordon Wilson flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012, with Victoria University buying the land in 2014. But the buildings held heritage status, makin…

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Jordan Peterson Live on Tour: The Hidden Key to a Fulfilling Life 1:22:11

21d ago1:22:11

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In this powerful lecture from the We Who Wrestle With God tour, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson explores why stories aren't just entertainment—but the essential structure through which we perceive reality, aim toward meaning, and shape our lives. From biblical archetypes to everyday struggles, Peterson weaves a compelling argument that our suffering, identi…

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What Does ChatGPT Think of Our 2025 Episodes? We Ask 'Her' 14:53

21d ago14:53

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In this special episode of The Geek in Review, we take the new ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode for a spin, inviting it to analyze and discuss all 23 episodes from the podcast’s 2025 season. The episode kicks off with a high-level overview of the biggest legal tech themes from the year so far. ChatGPT Voice quickly identifies a significant shift toward …

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Business Panel: Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray 31:56

21d ago31:56

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This week on the Business Panel, Nick was joined by two second-generation Wellington business owners. On the agenda was the state of the city, potential changes to sick leave, and the mood amongst the business community about upcoming local elections. Listen to Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray above. LISTEN ABOVE See …

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the PM's trip to China, possible changes to sick leave entitlements 7:59

21d ago7:59

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon departs early tomorrow morning for China, leading a business delegation to Shanghai, where he hopes to boost the country’s profile as a tourism and education destination. He'll also meet with president Xi Jinping. So what is he hoping to achieve on the trip? Also, Luxon hinted this morning at possible changes to leg…

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Sean Penn | Club Random 1:21:06

22d ago1:21:06

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Sean Penn returns to Club Random for another wild ride with Bill Maher. From kissing James Franco in Milk to drone warfare in Ukraine, the conversation covers it all, politics, war, Hollywood, and even AI going rogue. Sean opens up about his documentary Superpower, Putin’s ambitions, America’s contradictions, and what it means to live fully in a br…

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Hellfire Chaos in China - 70 BILLION LOST Overnight - Chinese People Flood Streets - Episode #267 1:57:55

23d ago1:57:55

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Go to DrinkAG1.com/adv to try the Next Gen of AG1 for less than $3/day, AND you'll get a FREE gift with your first order! Factory fires tear across China. Unrest is out of control. 70 billion lost overnight. People take to the streets and fight the government. New insane food trends are truly disgusting. WE GOT MERCH!!! - https://thechinashow.threa…

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Friday Faceoff: Ben Thomas and Nick Leggett talk polls, water bills and winning Lotto 31:18

24d ago31:18

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A new Curia poll has seen Labour overtake National, albeit by a very slim margin. Is it realistic to think Labour could form a government after next year's election? Also, despite soon having a new water entity, Wellington's water bills from the second half of this year will be the equivalent of $50 a week - and by 2033 the bills will reach $20 a d…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine talk Super Rugby playoffs, Ryan Fox 10:56

24d ago10:56

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The Hurricanes are officially out of the Super Rugby Pacific competiton, losing to the Brumbies in Canberra over the weekend. How did they perform this season - and who is likely to take out the competition now? Also, golfer Ryan Fox has picked up his second major. What does the future hold for him? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend …

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555. How the Internet Is Breaking Our Brains | Sam Harris 1:35:49

25d ago1:35:49

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Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris explore the breakdown of institutions in the digital age, and how difficult it’s become to identify what’s true and what’s not. Harris voices deep concern over the role independent media and social platforms play in amplifying misinformation, especially post-October 7th. They discuss the addictive, fragmenting nature …

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