Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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Michelle Craig: Mount Maunganui Beach Hut Cafe owner on community council meeting
Apr 30, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: We need less fighting, more long term thinking in Wellington
Apr 30, 20262 min
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's inflation surging to 4.6%
Apr 30, 20263 min
Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease
Apr 30, 20263 min
Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity Minister on the trial of New Zealand's response to foot and mouth disease (1)
Apr 30, 20263 min
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Government cracking down on nangs
Apr 29, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026
Apr 29, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: Winston was always going to turn on Luxon
Apr 29, 20262 min
Simon Parham: Waitomo CEO on the fuel supply, Government's deal with Z Energy to store extra diesel at Marsden Point
Apr 29, 20262 min
Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director on the Electricity Authority looking into surging prices
Apr 28, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026
Apr 28, 202634 min
Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association CEO on the government's new aviation plan
Apr 28, 20264 min
Ryan Bridge: Why are young women doing the job of cops?
Apr 28, 20261 min
Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the meeting between central banks regarding interest rates
Apr 27, 20263 min
Sandy Lau: PwC Partner and tax expert on the report finding NZ's population may fall below what's needed to support government spending
Apr 27, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026
Apr 27, 202634 min
Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on potential trucking rule changes to save fuel
Apr 27, 20262 min
Ryan Bridge: The India FTA is up to businesses now
Apr 27, 20262 min
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium
Apr 24, 20263 min
Kate Acland: Beef + Lamb NZ Chair on the impact on the India FTA on the lamb industry
Apr 24, 20262 min
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Treasury revising economic forecasts ahead of the Budget
Apr 24, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy
Apr 23, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026
Apr 23, 202634 min
John Battersby: Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Senior Fellow on if the defence system needs overhauling
Apr 22, 20263 min
Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on the debate over the necessity of daily multi-vitamins
Apr 22, 20263 min
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Infrastructure Commission gaining oversight over major projects
Apr 22, 20262 min
Ryan Bridge: The terrifying news about Mythos AI
Apr 22, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026
Apr 22, 202634 min
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate staying steady at 3.1%, when the OCR may be lifted
Apr 21, 20263 min
Warwick Bagg: Auckland University Dean of Medical and Health Sciences on the record number of people studying health courses
Apr 21, 20262 min
Chris Finlayson: Former National cabinet minister on Christopher Luxon's vote of confidence
Apr 21, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026
Apr 21, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: Luxon needs more than his base to win the election
Apr 21, 20261 min
Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist looks ahead to the Q1 inflation rate
Apr 20, 20263 min
Jonathan Boston: Victoria University Emeritus Professor of Public Policy on the impact of severe weather, insurance
Apr 20, 20264 min
Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026
Apr 20, 202634 min
Brendon Morrissey: Kaitaia Primary School Principal on the Government's fuel relief package for teachers
Apr 20, 20262 min
Ryan Bridge: Kiwis actually love Butter Chicken, Shane
Apr 20, 20262 min
Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran
Apr 19, 20264 min
Sam Archer: NZGBC director of market transformation on the Greens' electrification plan
Apr 19, 20262 min
David Satterfield: Former US Ambassador in the Middle East on Iran vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed
Apr 19, 20263 min
Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
Apr 19, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: Too early for National leader switcharoos
Apr 19, 20261 min
James McDowall: Motor Trade Association Head of Advocacy on the Government extending the Warrant of Fitness period
Apr 16, 20263 min
David Wills: Nurses Society Director on the increasing reports of abuse towards healthcare staff
Apr 16, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2026
Apr 16, 202634 min
Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers
Apr 16, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: No queues means trust in fuel plan
Apr 16, 20262 min
Shane Kingston: T&G Managing Director on Envy becoming the country's first billion dollar apple
Apr 15, 20263 min
Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on Inland Revenue's recommendation to raise taxes
Apr 15, 20263 min