# correspondent (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 20 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover correspondent. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ranfurly Shield returns to Northland after nearly 50 years](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048636/ranfurly-shield-returns-to-northland-after-nearly-50-years) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Provincial rugby's crown jewel has returned after nearly 50 years. Te Tai Tokerau's Taniwha team blew away Canterbury last night at Te Kaha stadium to be the latest Ranfurly Shield holders. Teuila Fuatai was at Whangarei airport for the team's arrival. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1725-te_tai_tokeraus_taniwha_win_ranfurly_shield-128.mp3) ## [Tauranga councillors had report outlining landslide risk](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048634/tauranga-councillors-had-report-outlining-landslide-risk) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Tauranga councillors had a detailed report showing there was a high risk people could die if their local campground got hit by a landslide but no one read the report. The council says that despite the report being in an August 2025 council agenda, it was not read and the meeting never happened. Five months after the meeting was cancelled six people were killed in a landslide. Waikato/Bay of Plenty… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1717-tauranga_councillors_had_report_outlining_landslide_risk-128.mp3) ## [Should people be masking up as flu outbreaks surge?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048635/should-people-be-masking-up-as-flu-outbreaks-surge) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Auckland's had its worst week for flu related hospitalisations in a decade; 177 people admitted across four of the city's hospitals. Health New Zealand says 188 elective surgery were cancelled to free up resources, following a surge in respiratory cases. University of Otago Professor of Public Health Dr Michael Baker, believes more could have been done sooner - including stronger advice about… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1708-do_we_need_to_mask_up-128.mp3) ## [Twin brothers to go head-to-head on the rugby field](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048632/twin-brothers-to-go-head-to-head-on-the-rugby-field) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Twin brothers Tom and Reuben Allen will go head-to-head when the Hawke's Bay Magpies take on the Manawatu Turbos tonight. It's the first time the 22 year old twins have played against each other. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook caught up with them ahead of their big game. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1656-twin_brothers_to_go_head-to-head_on_the_rugby_field-128.mp3) ## [NZ hydrofoil company expanding into US market](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048633/nz-hydrofoil-company-expanding-into-us-market) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ A New Zealand company making fully electric hydrofoil passenger boats is looking to expand into the US market, after raising $30 million from investors. Vessev's first customer in America is Fly Tahoe, a sustainable water transport operator. Company co-founder and CEO, Eric Laakmann spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1651-nz_hydrofoil_company_expanding_into_us_market-128.mp3) ## [US vows to impose toughest economic sanctions in history](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048631/us-vows-to-impose-toughest-economic-sanctions-in-history) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the US treasury secretary vowing to impose "the toughest economic sanctions in history" on Iran, while Iran accuses the US of "economic terrorism". [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1646-us_vows_to_impose_toughest_economic_sanctions_in_history-128.mp3) ## [Auckland FC head to Saudi Arabia for Intercontinental Cup](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048629/auckland-fc-head-to-saudi-arabia-for-intercontinental-cup) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Auckland FC are on their way to Saudi Arabia for the Intercontinental Cup with reassurances from FIFA that it is safe to do so. Next week's clash in Jeddah against Asian champions Al-Alhi will boost the coffers to the tune of close to $2 million even if the Aucklanders lose. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1631-auckland_fc_head_to_saudi_arabia-128.mp3) ## [Tauranga woman fined $100 for three second passenger drop off](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048630/tauranga-woman-fined-dollar100-for-three-second-passenger-drop-off) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ A Tauranga woman is describing a $100 ticket for double parking during a passenger drop off as 'the most expensive three seconds' of her life. The drop off was was in Durham Street in July. Leticia Emery was behind the wheel and believes the ticket is an example of over the top revenue gathering by the council. Leticia Emery spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1625-tauranga_woman_on_hundred_dollar_ticket-128.mp3) ## [Healthline calls in reinforcements for flu surge](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048628/healthline-calls-in-reinforcements-for-flu-surge) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Healthline has called in reinforcements to cope with a deluge of calls following a surge in flu like illnesses. The boss of Health New Zealand says the entire system is under pressure from the biggest flu outbreak in years. Flu related hospitalisations are at a 10 year high in Auckland. Wakarongorau Aotearoa operates Healthline, Chief Operating Officer Brian O'connell spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1606-healthline_calls_in_reinforcements_for_flu_surge-128.mp3) ## [All Blacks confident ahead of first test](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048544/all-blacks-confident-ahead-of-first-test) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is refusing to engage in any mind games as he prepares his side to take on the World Champion Springboks at Ellis Park. Rennie has named his side for Sunday morning's match and as rugby reporter Joe Porter reports, there is an air of quiet confidence among the All Blacks and their fans in Johannesburg. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0643-all_blacks_confident_ahead_of_first_test-128.mp3) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IojxBgXAWsmF) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Prince Harry and his family are moving home](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048543/prince-harry-and-his-family-are-moving-home) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, will relocate from California to a private non-royal residence outside of London. UK prime minister Andy Burnham has said the security arrangements for their return are a private matter. BBC correspondent Helena Wilkinson spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0637-prince_harry_and_his_family_are_moving_home-128.mp3) ## [Morning rural news](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ruralnews/audio/2019048538/morning-rural-news) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/rural/rur-mnr-20260821-0633-morning_rural_news-128.mp3) ## [Early sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048536/early-sports-update) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0625-early_sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Three rough sleepers die in a month](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048535/three-rough-sleepers-die-in-a-month) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Weeks before the government is set to give police powers to move on rough sleepers, officials have admitted to RNZ they can't guarantee immediate shelter for anyone on any given night. Concerns have repeatedly been raised about the increasing number of people living on the streets with three rough sleepers dying in the past month. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has the story. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0621-three_rough_sleepers_die_in_a_month-128.mp3) ## [World news wrap](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048533/world-news-wrap) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0618-world_news_wrap-128.mp3) ## [Can infrastructure sector offer NZ more bang for buck?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048534/can-infrastructure-sector-offer-nz-more-bang-for-buck) _2026-08-20 · Morning Report_ With an election on the horizon, bipartisanship is among the hottest topics at this year's Building Nations conference - the country's premier gathering of infrastructure decision-makers. It's as the country tries to find a way out of the paradox of being one of the highest infrastructure spenders in the OECD, that's as percentage of GDP, with not much bang for buck. Nick Leggett, the chief… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260821-0609-can_infrastructure_sector_offer_nz_more_bang_for_buck-128.mp3) ## [Hundreds gather in Wellington to protest new Tiaki Wai bills](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048489/hundreds-gather-in-wellington-to-protest-new-tiaki-wai-bills) _2026-08-20 · Checkpoint_ Stressed out, fed up, and worried about bills. Those are the messages some Wellington residents want to tell new water entity Tiaki Wait about what they see as soaring bills. Hundreds gathered in the capital today as part of a Stop Tiaki Wai protest. Wellington issues reporter Ellen O'Dwyer has more. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260820-1743-hundreds_gather_in_wellington_to_protest_new_tiaki_wai_bills-128.mp3) ## [Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943229) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Stars and Stripes publisher will retire amid differences with Pentagon. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943229.mp3?modified=1787178910&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943221) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943221.mp3?modified=1787177577&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943222) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943222.mp3?modified=1787177585&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jqWAvqBeQZ5r) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943220) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943220.mp3?modified=1787177354&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Morning Report Essentials Thursday 20 August](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048411/morning-report-essentials-thursday-20-august) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Mount Maunganui review exposes council's failure to act; Nurses seeing impact of "state-caused" homelessness; Controversial Pegasus West housing development halted; New study links eating disorders to genetics; Kiwi netball star joins Oz team as local league struggles [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-1000-morning_report_essentials_thursday_20_august-128.mp3) ## [The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943214) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the national debt has hit a new milestone. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943214.mp3?modified=1787175991&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943181) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ The AP's Alex Veiga reports US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943181.mp3?modified=1787173070&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943175) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Meg Kinnard reports that Senator Darline Graham made a high profile misstep a week before she faces a runoff election in her bid to hold onto the South Carolina seat to which she was appointed last month. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943175.mp3?modified=1787172761&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Wairarapa cafe wins Great NZ Toastie Takeover](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048404/wairarapa-cafe-wins-great-nz-toastie-takeover) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A Wairarapa cafe has beaten more than 200 competitors to be the supreme winner of the Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover. The Offering in Greytown has won the honour for its Holy Smoke toastie... which is filled with slow-smoked brisket, pastrami, bacon jam, pickles, cheese, sauerkraut and smoked mustard aioli and dusted with parmesan cheese. Bevan Morland - who owns The Offering and created the… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0851-wairarapa_cafe_wins_great_nz_toastie_takeover-128.mp3) ## [Minister Paul Goldsmith - the man with many jobs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048402/minister-paul-goldsmith-the-man-with-many-jobs) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A law professor says 11 portfolios for one minister would be unsustainable during a normal governing period - but it's close enough to the election it could work as a placeholder role. It's how many Paul Goldsmith is now responsible for - and he's already missed an engagement as the new Defence Minister. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0848-minister_paul_goldsmith_-_the_man_with_many_jobs-128.mp3) ## [New report shines light on dire state of Kiwi homes](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048401/new-report-shines-light-on-dire-state-of-kiwi-homes) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ A new report by the Building Research Association of New Zealand has found more than a third of owner-occupied homes are damp. Three quarters report winter condensation on windows and sills... and nearly half of us have mould. Steve McNeil is a senior building scientist at BRANZ who was involved in this research. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0838-new_report_shines_light_on_dire_state_of_kiwi_homes-128.mp3) ## [Sports update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048400/sports-update) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ An early morning sports news update. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0836-sports_update-128.mp3) ## [Market update](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048399/market-update) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-mnr-20260820-0833-market_update-128.mp3) ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iJFdmTzZFBLX) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943169) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ Moderna shares soar after it announces a positive cancer trial result. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943169.mp3?modified=1787171919&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [Some people may not be able to afford to take leave](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048398/some-people-may-not-be-able-to-afford-to-take-leave) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Unions and employment law experts say there is a risk that some people may not be able to afford to take leave when new rules take effect. The Employment Leave Act has passed into law and will replace the Holidays Act in 2028. It is designed to make leave rules clearer for employers and employees, and offer more certainty. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0827-some_people_may_not_be_able_to_afford_to_take_leave-128.mp3) ## [Shelter bags help rough sleepers this winter](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048397/shelter-bags-help-rough-sleepers-this-winter) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ An Auckland man who has been sleeping rough for months says the gift of a shelter bag was a game-changer this winter, helping him stay warm while waiting for housing. Rotary Clubs across the country have responded to increasing homelessness with a special fundraiser - they've imported a container of a thousand shelter bags for city missions and other charities to give out. Amy Williams reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0822-shelter_bags_help_rough_sleepers_this_winter-128.mp3) ## [Mount Maunganui locals hit out at council over failings](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048396/mount-maunganui-locals-hit-out-at-council-over-failings) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ Mount Maunganui locals are voicing their frustrations with the Tauranga City Council after an independent review revealed the depth of the organisation's disfunction, which resulted in a litany of failures in the lead up to January's deadly landslide. Michael O'Neill, who is the President of the Mount Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association spoke to John Campbell. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0815-mount_maunganui_locals_hit_out_at_council_over_failings-128.mp3) ## [5R Solutions CEO Chris Grant talks glass recycling](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2019048395/5r-solutions-ceo-chris-grant-talks-glass-recycling) _2026-08-19 · Morning Report_ 5R Solutions specialises in window glass recovery and recycling. Its CEO Chris Grant joins us now for our weekly chief executive slot. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20260820-0807-5r_solutions_ceo_chris_grant_talks_glass_recycling-128.mp3) ## [Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943155) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ President Donald Trump was on the White House lawn to inspect some of his pet projects. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943155.mp3?modified=1787169503&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## ['Many' Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high](https://audioboom.com/posts/8943140) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the latest Federal Reserve Minutes from July. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8943140.mp3?modified=1787167119&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## Decoding America: Why Maga vaccine scepticism might be catching _2026-08-19 · Full Story_ In this episode of Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast, co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy look at what the reported food shortages and mental health crisis on the USS Lincoln say about whether the US military is stretched too thin as the war on Iran drags on. They also look at Donald Trump’s vaccine executive order and why experts are fearful it could spread vaccine hesitancy to… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/audio.guim.co.uk/2026/08/19-24024-da_ep16_usslincoln_20260819_ds.mp3) ## [Hichilema's second term: What's next for Zambia?](https://www.dw.com/en/hichilema-s-second-term-what-s-next-for-zambia/audio-78431243?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss) _2026-08-19 · DW AfricaLink_ Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia's president after an election marked by tensions and arrests. Can he tackle economic challenges and restore public confidence? [Listen](https://radiodownloaddw-a.akamaihd.net/Events/podcasts/en/8027_podcast_africalink/36129716_2-podcast-8027-78431243.mp3) ## The Line Ups | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 4 | Fantasy Premier League _2026-08-19 · Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast_ Suj and James take a closer look at what to expect from the Gameweek 1 starting selections, with James detailing the 220 players he expects to start at the weekend, those who he is 95%+ confident in and the players that could become a problem even though they might be expected to start this weekend. Some teams look easy to read, others less so, which signings will start, which regulars may miss… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG1673839031.mp3) ## [Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942851) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump says the U.S. and Canada have struck a deal. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8942851.mp3?modified=1787129742&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## [US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942852) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press · Latest Stories from The Associated Press_ AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on Tuesday's primary results in Florida. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8942852.mp3?modified=1787129750&sid=4277258&source=rss) ## Erin Patterson's appeal case update _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ An Australian court has heard the first day of Erin Patterson's appeal. This comes after she was sentenced to life in prison last year for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another With an update from what happened in court was is Melina Sarris, Senior News Reporter with 7 news Melbourne. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_mushroom1__2399c2f0_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415743&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## The latest on the landmark trial against Meta _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ Yesterday saw landmark trial against Meta opened in federal court in Oakland, California. Kentucky's attorney general has called the largest consumer protection lawsuit in American history Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly bought us the latest on the trial. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_meta__06a511c6_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415838&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## EU Commission proposes new directive to curb tobacco use _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive to implement fresh rules and curb tobacco use. For more on this Anton spoke to Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP and a Member of the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee . [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_billy__db09f14f_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415750&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Looking out for signs of EP ticket scams _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ Electric Picnic is just around the corner, with many music lovers still scrambling to find a resale ticket for the sold out event. Today Bank of Ireland are warning people to look out for the signs of a scam, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated. With advice for people was Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud with Bank of Ireland. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_drugs_bbf3d3a4_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415738&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## TikTok asked to show how it moderates dangerous content _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ TikTok has said it is “closely monitoring content related to” Sunday’s M9, and would remove any videos and accounts that broke its rules. It comes after Coimisiún na Meán contacted the platform to determine how it is responding to footage of joyriding and dangerous driving on its platform. Speaking to Anton was Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and a member of the Oireachtas Media Committee and… [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_joana_e6b52a9e_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415735&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Why do we mispronounce words? _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ ‘Expresso’, ‘The Specific Ocean’, ‘Akai bowel’, these are just some of the mispronunciations that drive people mad. But why do people so often mispronounce words? and how can it impact you socially? Anton asked Dr Kirsty King, Forensic Linguist, Lecturer in Communication at UCL and Author of The Language of Lies. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_words_67ba4e8f_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415730&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Did You See? _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_did__f800a2ea_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415727&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748) ## Children playing outdoors no more than 25 minutes a week _2026-08-19 · Newstalk Breakfast_ Children are spending less than 25 minutes a week playing in the street. Only when they are nearly 11 before they are allowed to play outdoors without supervision, according to a new report from the University of Exeter. Discussing these findings with Anton was Paul McCrorie, Deputy Director of the Outdoor Play Research Centre at the University of Exeter. [Listen](https://bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com/ie/2748/1908_play_1ee14904_normal.mp3?aw_0_1st.episodeid=415724&aw_0_1st.collectionid=2748)