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  • Anatomy of a media scandal: Kamahl Santamaria's fall from grace

    As the days tick on more is emerging about TVNZ Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria and his abrupt exit from the broadcaster. This week on the In the Loop podcast journalist Katie Harris is joined by guest host Aaron Dahmen, as well as Tom Dillane who has been covering the developing situation at TVNZ. On the show Katie and Tom reveal what insiders have been feeling and explain how the drama has unfolded. Later in the show they discuss Jacinda Ardern's trip to the US, Sweden's strange dinner habit and the Heard v Depp decision. 

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    39 min
  • Deep Dive: Financial journalist on crypto, crashes and Kiwisaver

    On today's In the Loop Deep Dive we chat moolah with financial journalist, author and podcaster Frances Cook. Hosts Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear ask what young people should do with their money when the markets drop, advice for those saving for a first home, what "clean spending" looks like, plus much more. 

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    31 min
  • Episode 25: What is monkeypox, gangland terror, and a Coke controversy

    On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie discuss another shocking tragedy in the US, before looking at the gun violence that's causing concerns closer to home. Another outbreak is also raising alarm bells globally - just what is monkey pox and how easy is it to catch?

    And Cheree gives her insight into the texting while driving epidemic, and Coke and Kourtney Kardashian make headlines for the wrong reasons.

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    29 min
  • Episode 24: Budget 2022, a crypto crash, and school safety concerns

    On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree look over the announcements in this week's Budget and how they'll impact young Kiwis, with Newstalk ZB's Aaron Dahmen explaining some of the headline figures.

    Plus, a crash has sent shockwaves through crpyto investors, a stabbing at a school has sparked safety concerns, and the Government has faced criticism for deporting a gay woman to her homophobic home country. And it turns out there's a science behind 

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    33 min
  • Deep Dive: How gun violence is impacting young cops

    A West Auckland cop who recently left the force says gun violence is becoming the "norm" and some officers' anxiety is going "through the roof". 

    The former officer, who was only on the force for four years, joined Katie and Cheree to discuss why he left the force and the realities of life on the frontlines. 

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    36 min
  • Episode 23: The strange saga of the farmer and the finger

    On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie discuss the news that Auckland could be seeing congestion charges, another supermarket chain putting a freeze on essential items, ads coming to Netflix, and did Britney Spears deserve backlash for her nude photos? And they dig into one of the strangest stories of the week that saw a father and son escape prosecution for attacking a burglar. 

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    29 min
  • Episode 22: Pay gaps, Kim K's crash diet and Amber's day in court

    Should Kiwi companies be reporting pay gap figures, criticisms of Kim K's crash diet and the latest from the Heard vs Depp case. It's been a jam-packed news week so strap yourself in and tune into Cheree and Katie giving you a rundown of everything you need to know. Also on today's episode a review into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at a top broadcasting school, plus the sad news of a Kiwi in London passing away. 

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    36 min
  • Episode 21: Depp defamation drama, ram raids and Elon Musk's Twitter takeover

    Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's latest courtroom drama, Elon Musk puts his money where his mouth is and the latest on a recent spate of ram raids in Aotearoa. It's been a massive news week but don't worry In The Loop is here to unpack it all. In today's show Cheree and Katie delve Musk's agreement to acquire Twitter, explain this week in the Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp case, and go deep on youth crime in Aotearoa. 

    TW: This episode discusses sexual and physical assault. 

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    43 min
  • Episode 20: Arise in the spotlight, inflation shocker, and MIQ backlash

    On this week's episode, Katie and Cheree discuss some massive stories that slipped in during a short week. Firstly, Arise Church finds itself under the spotlight over allegations of emotional abuse aimed at volunteers. A big inflation announcement has put the cost of living crisis in new light. And MIQ may have ended, but the controversy over the program continues. 

    Then, a polyamorous couple's plight has raised questions about the country's residency laws, and former couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard make headlines with their blockbuster court battle. And, one Brazilian man's plight with a dumbbell is not as uncommon as you may initially think...

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    35 min
  • Episode 19: Orange light for Easter, inflation concerns and drug test concerns

    On this week's episode, Cheree and Katie catch up on the country's Covid response, as we move down to the Orange traffic light setting - is it safe to head out again? And new data shows just how much of an impact inflation is having on your groceries.

    In international news, the situation in Ukraine shows no sign of easing, with New Zealand now contributing to the fight with troops in Europe. And an incident in New York has highlighted that travel overseas is not without its risks. And Katie discusses a story she's done on why upcoming roadside drug tests could impact those with ADHD.

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    31 min

About In the Loop

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Each Tuesday New Zealand Herald Journalists Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear take a closer look at an issue, event or topic that’s been filling up our news feeds or taking over our water cooler…

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