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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 30th of July, changes could be on the way for the Firearms Prohibition Order following recommendations from the Justice Select Committee. Committee Member and Labour MP Ginny Anderson talks to Ryan.  Federated Farmers say farmer confidence remains at a historic low. Wayne Langford runs Ryan though their latest survey.  Live in Paris - We're still waiting for the first NZ medal. Kiwi Olympic sailor Tom Saunders chats about his first Olympic games.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it just me or does it feel like democracy is somewhat under threat or at risk?  Just reading the international news headlines day in day out, it feels precarious.  Trump, over the weekend if you missed it, is suggesting that he will fix the next election. And I know he's probably joking, but you never really tell with Donald Trump.  "You won't have to do it anymore, four more years, you know what? It'll be fixed, it'll be fine. You won't have to vote anymore.  My beautiful Christians, I love you Christians."  So there's Trump and then you've got a barely functioning Joe Biden in the White House. Are these the shining beacons of democracy we can hold up as our poster kids.  I don't think so.  And then there's, if you look apart from the Olympics in France, the election result there has left them basically in limbo.  I mean, who is actually running the government you know, the Olympics is kind of the spectacle.  That's a sideshow, but really who's running the place and there's such an extreme spectrum from t

Oranga Tamariki’s bootcamp pilot programme for serious youth offenders starts today.  The 12-month military style programme will see one-to-one mentoring with a focus on routine, physical activity and education.  Labour’s children’s spokesperson Willow Jean Prime tells Ryan Bridge the programme is experimental and is taking place despite evidence that bootcamp models do not work.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France’s high speed rail network is expected to be back to normal tomorrow after a co-ordinated attack on the infrastructure occurred before the Olympics Opening Ceremony. It’s estimated 800,000 have been affected.  And, the UK Government is softening taxpayers up for widespread tax rises. Ministers are set to reveal a treasury audit of public spending pressures inherited by the new government.   Europe correspondent Gavin Grey tells Ryan Bridge there are claims of a “black hole” worth tens of billions of pounds.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sailors Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie are first after the opening day of the men's 49er competition off the Marseille coast. The pair triumphed immediately, before posting a third and an eighth.  Meanwhile, in efforts to snag New Zealand’s first Olympic swimming medal since 1996, Lewis Clareburt faces tough competition in France’s Leon Marchand.   And, rain continues to disrupt water quality at training in the River Seine.   ZB Sports Andrew Alderson gives Ryan Bridge the latest.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Party held its annual General Meeting over the weekend – but focus remained on the Darleen Tana saga.   Party leadership has written to Tana, formally requesting her resignation and response within 21 days. Delegates will hold a vote on September 1 on whether to invoke the waka jumping legislation and kick her out of parliament.  Political commentator Brigitte Morten tells Ryan Bridge the saga is drawn out because Green party members are not fully behind party leadership.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Monday the 29th of July. The Government's serious young offender bootcamp trial starts today - Ryan speaks to Labour about their thoughts on the pilot programme.  Darleen Tana has been asked again by her former party to resign from parliament. What are the next steps for the party?  It's all on in Paris - Kiwi athletes could win their first medals this morning. Andrew Alderson takes us through the latest from the Olympics.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excitement is building in Paris as the Olympic Opening Ceremony draws near.  In less than 24 hours, nearly 100 boats will be floating down the River Seine for the outdoor ceremony.  195 Kiwi athletes are in France for the Games, competing across 22 sports.  Erin Routliffe is competing in the tennis doubles alongside Lulu Sun, and told Ryan Bridge that they’re excited to play together.  She said that they’re trying to figure out their identity as a team, but they’re both good players so they’ll be pretty adaptable when playing together.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Regulation Minister says people in Early Childhood tell them they're sick of the amount of red tape and regulation.    Labour, Te Pati Māori, and the Greens have united against the Regulation Ministry's regulatory review.  They claim the Government's making dangerous changes.   The NZEI union is also calling for it to stop.   David Seymour told Ryan Bridge it's the first time the opposition has united around something this term.   He says they say they want to stop dangerous changes but a single change hasn't yet been announced, they're still just listening to people.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s being suggested that New Zealand's freshwater quality targets are unworkable.  A Beef + Lamb-commissioned independent review shows more than a third of our rivers won't meet national sediments standards.  That's even if agriculture is removed and catchments are returned to their natural state.  Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge they're asking for a pause to work on something more practical.  She says it's not trying to delay regulation —and acknowledges farming's impact on freshwater quality— but need an enduring framework to manage it.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drone gate.  It's all anyone is talking about at the Olympics.  We've just lost to the Canadians by the way, 2 - 1 in the women's football.  Imagine being that assistant coach and the analyst who were caught, who were busted.  You know, you go to the Olympics, it's one of your proudest moments. Your family is behind you, your kids are cheering you on.  Then imagine the shame of flying home before the games have even begun.  I could think of nothing worse. You're coming home basically a spy, you've broken the rules.  Imagine that plane ride and imagine facing your family and facing your country when you go home, the shame of it.  And why? Apparently they're way better than us anyway.  They're the reigning champs and they've just beaten us 2-1 over in Paris.  The head coach Beverly Priestman is staying on, she sat out the match this morning. But I don't know, if you dope, you get disqualified, don't you?  Isn't spying, isn't cheating the same?  And you can't tell me the coach didn't know. If the assistant coach

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th of July, the Olympics opening ceremony is just about here - Ryan speaks to kiwi tennis star Erin Routliffe.  Beef and Lamb are up in arms about our water sediment targets - what's the solution?  Opposition parties have united against the early childhood sector review - Ryan speaks to Associate Education Minister David Seymour.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi Esports athletes will be heading to Saudi Arabia next year to compete in the first-ever Olympic Esports games.  The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously for Saudi Arabia to host the Games in 2025 reflecting the growth in popularity of competitive gaming.  The decision comes as Riyadh hosts the Esports World Cup – a two-month event drawing 2,500 gamers competing for NZ$100 million in prize money.  New Zealand Esports President Conor English joined Ryan Bridge.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of July, the abuse in care Royal Commission report is out - what action will the government take on the 138 recommendations? A call for an end to raised crossings in Wellington - Transporting New Zealand speaks to Ryan. The Kiwi E-Sports team are heading to Saudi Arabia next year for the first Olympic competition. They're currently competing in the World championships. U.S. President Joe Biden will make a public address today, the first since announcing he won't seek re-election. Ryan speaks to our correspondent in the states Mitch McCann. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock horror and online hate this week for that American who came here, the reality TV show contestant, who came here and murdered one of our native birds and then ate it.  It was a Weka that he killed and ate.  I have a confession for you: I too have killed and eaten a Weka.  Yes.  But it was buff wicker on the Chatham Islands, and you're allowed to. It's the only place you can do it in New Zealand.  And it's delicious, I have to confess. It tasted like a cross between chicken and pork quite greasy, but really delicious.  I went there to film for a TV show.  You sit in the ute in the evening drinking whiskey with the local guys. The dogs go out, get them, bring them to the window of the ute. They snap the neck, throw them on the back of the tray.  They said that sometimes they could get hundreds in a night and, they're a pest over there so they would run rampant and take over the island.  So there we are over there eating Weka, having a great time.  And Roger Beattie is a conservationist and an entrepreneur

The Government is preparing its response to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care report after its release yesterday.  It found about 200,000 were abused from the 655,000 in care between 1950 and 2019.  There are 138 recommendations which include looking at allowing compensation claims through court, and an apology from the Government and religious organisations.  Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls joined Ryan Bridge.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken to the US Congress in Washington DC, amid waning support for Israel in its war in Gaza. Netanyahu was invited to speak by US House Speaker Mike Johnson, where he will also meet with President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump. But US correspondent Mitch McCann says at least 30 Democratic lawmakers didn't attend, and about 5000 people protested his visit in Washington. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport organisations are raising concerns about proposed raised crossings on Wellington's Thorndon Quay.  Wellington City Council is planning five raised signalised crossings along a 1.7 kilometre stretch of the central city road.  Freight lobby group Transporting New Zealand has joined forces with Fire and Emergency, the AA, New Zealand Heavy Haulage, and the Bus and Coach Association in calling on the council to rethink those plans.  The group's chief executive Dom Kalasih told Ryan Bridge the raised crossings will cause major issues for trucks and other heavy vehicles.  “Dare I say it, we’re just carrying freight. Think about all the people and buses and ambulances – people could be on their way to hospital.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 24th of July. The abuse in state care Royal Commission report is out today, Ryan speaks with a survivor. The Commerce Commission says Kiwis are paying to much is card payment surcharges - what does Retail NZ want to see change? Northland's four lane highway is set to be fast tracked by the Government. Northchamber speaks to Ryan about their concerns with current infrastructure. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Islamic preacher in the UK has been found guilty of directing and supporting terror group al-Muhajiroun. The group has been linked to different acts of terror in the UK, including attacks on Westminster and London Bridges in 2017, which killed five and eight people respectively, and an attack at London's Fishmongers' Hall in 2019. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says preacher Anjem Choudary now faces life in prison for his support of the group. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.