Early Edition with Ryan Bridge
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Campbell Parker: DairyNZ CEO on Fonterra's positive annual result
Sep 25, 20262 min
Christopher R Hill: Former US Ambassador on the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
Sep 24, 20266 min
Deon Swiggs: Local Government New Zealand Regional Chair on Government delaying amalgamation plans
Sep 24, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: Can we trust the AI bosses?
Sep 24, 20261 min
Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2026
Sep 24, 202634 min
Nick Bewley: Newstalk ZB Sports Reporter on the New Zealand Rugby summit
Sep 23, 20263 min
David Wills: Nurses' Society National Director on the reduced police ED handover time for mental health callouts
Sep 23, 20263 min
Andrew Eagles: Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson on the decision on the LNG import terminal delayed
Sep 23, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: Looks like the LNG deal's dead in the water, for now
Sep 23, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2026
Sep 23, 202634 min
Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on the findings of the review of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy during Covid
Sep 22, 20262 min
Francois Barton: Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum CEO on the cost of workplace harm to New Zealand
Sep 22, 20263 min
Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on business leaders signing an open letter urging political parties to drop interventionist policies
Sep 22, 20263 min
Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2026
Sep 22, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: Don't believe everything you read
Sep 22, 20261 min
Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on Labour deciding not to change the rules about landlord interest deductibility
Sep 21, 20263 min
Aidan Donoghue: Victoria University Student Association President on the Fees Free scheme and the impact of ending it
Sep 21, 20262 min
Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Kiwis relying more on credit cards
Sep 21, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: It's obvious National and Labour are fighting for centre votes
Sep 21, 20262 min
Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2026
Sep 21, 202634 min
Kelly Seaburg: Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair on National's pre-school check policy, screen time limits
Sep 20, 20264 min
Arena Williams: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Spokesperson on tackling the supermarket duopoly
Sep 20, 20263 min
Ryan Bridge: Why is the state parenting our kids?
Sep 20, 20261 min
Full Show Podcast: 21 September 2026
Sep 20, 202634 min
Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the construction sector being a primary driver in GDP growth
Sep 17, 20262 min
Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on Labour's plan to pause educational reforms, set up independent council
Sep 17, 20263 min
Wattie Watson: Professional Firefighters' Union National Secretary calling for a clear-out of the FENZ board
Sep 17, 20263 min
Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2026
Sep 17, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: Important things happening in the world and our pollies are fussing over the C-word
Sep 17, 20261 min
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Director of Advocacy on National's plan to split up Foodstuffs to drive competition
Sep 16, 20264 min
Cameron Bagrie: Economist expects the economy to improve with GDP expected to rise in Q2
Sep 16, 20263 min
Kathan Parikh: NZ Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s pretzels franchise owner on bringing new brands to NZ
Sep 16, 20264 min
Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2026
Sep 16, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: Nicola's supermarket bust up isn't serious
Sep 16, 20262 min
Bruce Weir: Independent urban planner and strategic development expert on the amendments to the fast-track system
Sep 15, 20263 min
Rachel Mackintosh: E tū National Secretary on ACT's plan to freeze minimum wage, lower youth training rate
Sep 15, 20262 min
Ryan Bridge: I wouldn't hold your breath for tax cuts
Sep 15, 20261 min
Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2026
Sep 15, 202634 min
Jane Searle: Children's Commissioner on the inquiry into the Tom Phillips manhunt
Sep 15, 20262 min
Simon Laurent: NZ Association of Migration and Investment Chair on net migration hitting a two year high
Sep 15, 20262 min
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on how an uncertain global bond market could impact New Zealand
Sep 14, 20264 min
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on tourism arrivals overtaking pre-Covid numbers
Sep 14, 20263 min
Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2026
Sep 14, 202634 min
Andrew Dickens: Politicians are missing the real immigration problem
Sep 14, 20261 min
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Russian drone striking train behind Boris Johnson and other dignitaries near Ukraine border
Sep 13, 20263 min
Vicky Pryce: business correspondent on the UK GDP going up by 0.4 percent
Sep 13, 20262 min
Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on the launch of the City Rail Link and whether extra police are needed
Sep 13, 20262 min
Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on its KiwiSaver policy
Sep 13, 20264 min
Full Show Podcast: 14 September 2026
Sep 13, 202634 min
Ryan Bridge: The numbers that tell us where we're heading
Sep 13, 20261 min