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Welcome to Don’t Be Caught Dead - a podcast encouraging open conversations about dying and the death of a loved one. I’m your host, Catherine Ashton - Founder of Critical Info - and I’m helping to bring your stories of death back to life. Because while you may not be ready to die, at least you can be prepared.
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Former acting Director of the CIA Michael Morell speaks with top leaders of the U.S. intelligence community as they reflect on their life, career and the critical roles they play in shaping national security policies. As a central figure in the most significant U.S. counter-terror efforts of the past two decades and a former CIA intelligence analyst, Morell is uniquely skilled at taking industry leading knowledge to make connections that provide deep insight into complex security events – he ...
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The Diplomat, hosted by Jason Greenblatt, is inspired by his work in foreign affairs with the intent of fostering candid conversations on a wide set of global and domestic issues. The Diplomat will veer away from personality-driven political disputes and instead bring nuance and depth to hot topics. Using his diplomatic skills, Greenblatt aims to get at the root of the issues and attempt to find common ground where it exists, rather than sow further division.
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We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) In this episode of "Don't Be Caught Dead", I sit down with Jane Morris, President of Dying with Dignity Victoria, to unpack the complex journey of voluntary assisted dying legislation in Australia. From its controversial beginnings to its current stringent implementation, we delve into the challenges, …
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We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers the topic of suicide In a world where mental health struggles often go unspoken, three young blokes from Melbourne are turning their personal tragedies into a powerful force for change. Meet Ben Farish, one of the founders of Speak and Share, a charity that's taking…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton discuss why Nurse Practitioners need more funding, if postman have a duty to filter the mail, and the man growing a tropical fruit industry. Ben Thomas is a PR specialist and former National Party parliamentary staffer Penny Ashton is an actor, writer, improviser, podcas…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton discuss whether importing LNG is a good idea, and Upper Hutt councils removal of a healthy stand of beech trees. Ben Thomas is a PR specialist and former National Party parliamentary staffer Penny Ashton is an actor, writer, improviser, podcaster, celebrant & director. […
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Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to ask - What's the best bargain you've ever got? That's after Qantas accidentally sold First Class Australia - USA tickets for 85% off. [picture id="0000NAN_000_33RY9XG_1_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound discuss how AI might be preventing you from getting a job. It's not how you think! And how the countries best tennis facilities came to be in Timaru. Jennie Moreton is a financial advisor at Craigs Investment Partners Simon Pound is managing Partner Ventures at Previo…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound discuss the court of appeals finding that Uber Drivers are employees not contractors. Plus the lack of transparency in political lobbying, particularly in light of revelations about the tobacco lobby. Jennie Moreton is a financial advisor at Craigs Investment Partners…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson discuss children struggling to learn to speak and open up the Friday Mailbag to respond to your feedback. Also, the panel speaks to a former member of a Birmingham band who traded punk rock for a Vicar's frock.
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We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Ever wondered if there's a kinder way to say goodbye to your loved ones? Most of us are aware of burials and cremations, but have you heard of water cremation? Luke Cripps is a Director at Alluvium Water Cremations, established in 2023 with Director Brendan Cooper to bring a gentle, affordable, and eco…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines discuss the latest report on alcohol harm, and why retail is booming in Oamaru. Aimie Hines is a senior Consultant at Capital & former senior staffer in the National Party Chris Clarke is CEO of Wilberforce Foundation former CEO of World Vision New Zealand…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines discuss whether Kiwibank should remain 100% NZ owned and what is going on at the Democratic National Convention in the USA. Aimie Hines is a senior Consultant at Capital & former senior staffer in the National Party Chris Clarke is CEO of Wilberforce Foundation former C…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Allan Blackman discuss new measures to clamp down on drugged and drunk drivers as well as anti-social boy racer begavior described as "evil' by Police. Then all bets are off as it's a classic Panel show and tell where listeners talk about their memories of being on a parade …
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Allan Blackman talk a new report that shows NZ workers were twice as likely to die from a workplace incident than workers in Australia. They also look at recommendations from the Helen Clark Foundation to combat the risk of political corruption in New Zealand.…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ruth Money and Allan Blackman discuss Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's decision to extradite Kim Dotcom, the Government's plan to restructure Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People, and the Hobson's Pledge ad that landed on the cover of the NZ Herald.…
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We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) Have you ever wondered what to say to someone who’s grieving? Or felt unsure about how to handle your own grief? In this episode, I chat with Bryan Petheram, a counsellor and group facilitator from Griefline, about the complexities of grief and how we can better support ourselves and others through los…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Sally Wenley discuss the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cutting the official cash rate to 5.25 percent and the troubling case of methanphetamine disguised as lollies found in food parcels delivered by Auckland City Mission.
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Heather Roy discuss: how the word "Weird" came to dominate US political debate, your car names, and United Against Cancer's latest fundraising. Mike Williams is a former Labour party President, and now Executive Director of New Zealand Howard League Heather Roy is a former ACT Dep…
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Heather Roy discuss: our Olympic medal haul, Christchurch Cathedral and whether the Greens kicking Darleen Tana out or parliament is undemocratic. Mike Williams is a former Labour party President, and now Executive Director of New Zealand Howard League Heather Roy is a former ACT …
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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Steve McCabe discuss the state of maths education, and a new proposal to share GST from new builds with local councils. Claire Amos is Principal of Albany High School and member of the Aotearoa Educators Collective Steve McCabe is a Lecturer at Manukau institute of Technology & Unio…
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We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-) In honour of Dying to Know Day and Loneliness Awareness Week Australia, this week I chat with Associate Professor Michelle Lim, the inaugural CEO and Scientific Chair of Ending Loneliness Together. Michelle dives deep into the pervasive issue of loneliness and how it affects us all, especially those de…
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