In the Loop
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEach 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 chats. Whether that’s the reality of working in a high-end brothel, the growing obsession with white-collar magic mushroom use or a day in the life of a West Auckland cop we’ll take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest stories. From politics, crime and even a little bit of entertainment we’re here to keep you in the loop.
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'They targeted us': Mama Hooch survivor Danielle Gare in her own words
July 05, 2024 16:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBAt 22, Danielle Gare was drugged and sexually abused in a bathroom at Christchurch’s Mama Hooch bar. Six years on, the Dunedin early childhood teacher shares her story. Today’s episode carries a trigger warning for serious sexual assault, drugging, and significant traumatic experiences. Given the distressing matter discussed, this content is for adults only. This is an important subject but we urge listener discretion. Sexual harm - do you need help? If it’s an emergency and you feel th...
Sexual assault and the aftermath: Mama Hooch bar survivor breaks silence
May 27, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday’s episode carries a trigger warning for serious sexual assault, drugging, and significant traumatic experiences. Given the distressing matter discussed, this content is for adults only. This is an important subject but we urge listener discretion. In late 2017 Sophie Brown, then 19, was of hundreds of young people regularly partying at the Mama Hooch bar. Naive to the club’s dark underbelly until she was drugged and sexually assaulted in a nearby bathroom by the manager Danny Jaz. T...
Posie Parker and the 'worst country' for women: What happened at her rally?
March 27, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOver the weekend Kellie-jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, arrived in Aotearoa for her Let Women Speak tour. The British activist widely labelled as anti-transgender and self-described as a women’s rights activist, caused a stir before she even stepped on Kiwi soil. Her talks had already been met with large protests across the ditch, and at her Melbourne rally, more than 20 neo-Nazi's did a Hitler salute on the steps of parliament. Today we sit down with NZ Herald reporter Isaac...
Sex therapy with Chantelle Otten
March 20, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBModern dating can be a minefield and navigating sex with a new person can make things even more nerve-wrecking. A recent Bumble survey found 39 per cent of Kiwi singles admit to feeling inexperienced in the bedroom which impacts their self-confidence. Today on the Herald’s In the Loop podcast, Bumble’s resident sexologist Chantelle Otten speaks to hosts Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris about attraction, chemistry and how to gain confidence with sex. Later in the show, 31-year-old Otten said r...
Miscarriage: Breaking my silent grief
March 13, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBA week after Cheree and her partner gifted a little red box containing two tiny booties to her parents, she was lying in a hospital bed learning she had just lost her baby. Today Cheree speaks about her heartbreak after miscarrying late last year, and why she believes we need to be more open about pregnancy loss. This episode focuses heavily on miscarriage so please take care while listening. Following In the Loop on Instagram at itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
‘You can love more than one person’: Talking polyamory with my sister
March 04, 2023 15:10 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this special (early release!) episode of In the Loop, Katie chats to her sister Laura and her friend Nicky about all things polyamory. Laura is in a long-term relationship with two other women, and Nicky is also polyamorous but is not in a committed relationship right now. The pair share their feelings on monogamy, jealousy, what it's like being in love with more than one person and why they chose polyamory. We loved this ep, especially how open and honest both Nicky and Laura were, and w...
The strippers fighting for change in the industry
February 27, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday, Cheree and Katie sit down with a former Calendar Girls worker Alice* to speak about the collective contract negotiations that they claim resulted in 19 women getting dropped. She also speaks about wider issues in the industry and what they would like to see change. *Alice's name has been changed to protect her privacy. Calendar Girls claimed in a statement it had not changed its private dancer cost for 12 years. “In hindsight we should put the cost up a little each year.” The or...
Confessions of a cosmetic doctor
February 20, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBLip flips, buccal fat removal, and baby botox are all in a minutes scrolling on social media these days. Whether it’s on your favourite celebrity, colleague, or even your mother, the latest cosmetic procedures have become the topic du jour for many Sunday brunches. Sarah Hart, an Auckland-based cosmetic medicine doctor has seen beauty trends come and go for decades. She speaks to In the Loop about social media trends, what actually works, how she got into cosmetic medicine plus much more. ...
What your employer doesn't want you to know about your contract
February 13, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBRedundancies, contract disputes and personal grievances are always in the headlines, but what’s it really like for the lawyers at the coal face? Today In the Loop host Katie Harris chats to senior solicitor Lizzie Thomas about contracts, non-compete clauses and the common cases that come across her desk. In the episode the pair discuss the importance of thoroughly reading employment contracts, common mistakes people make when signing the documents and what kind of cases are the most common. ...
The truth about being a Kiwi TikTok star
February 06, 2023 18:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBBella Howarth, 22, didn’t exactly fall into social media fame. While TikTok was never a specific ambition, from age 12 Howarth knew she wanted to make videos.“I was trying to be like a vlogger, like Zoella, I think my handle [on YouTube] was Dorkabella.”While her YouTube career wasn’t meant to be, and she has now scraped all evidence from the internet, she’s now found success on the video-sharing app TikTok. Speaking to the Herald’s In the Loop podcast, Howarth details what it’s like sharing...
Why are we so obsessed with true crime?
January 30, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIt’s infiltrated your group chat, is filling up your TikTok feed and already being made into a six-part series. No, this not the latest Kardashian reality season, it’s the gritty, gruesome reality of our true crime addiction. On today’s episode of In the Loop, hosts Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris chat to crime reporter and author Jared Savage about why people are so attracted to stories about others’ darkest moments. WARNING: This episode covers crimes that may be distressing for some li...
[Rerelease] Diary of an escort: Life in one of the capital's most exclusive brothels
January 26, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBSelling sex, intimacy and acceptance, Wellington sex worker Cleo takes Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear inside their life as a non-binary high-end Wellington escort. On this deep dive episode, we discuss what Cleo's day to day is like, how they got into sex work and how being non-binary helps them support clients discovering their own identity. We found this chat really insightful and hope you do too! This episode was recorded earlier this year and is being released over summer. Follow us...
[Rerelease] 'It doesn't mean you can't have sex': Living with vaginismus
January 13, 2023 00:32 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBOnce a year since J* was 14 she would try insert a tampon. The Wellington woman, who wants to be known by her initial J, attempted the annual ritual without success for years, hoping that maybe one day it would finally work. What J didn't know at the time was that she has vaginismus, a medical condition where the vagina tightens up when you try insert something into it. Today on the show J chats to Cheree and Katie about the condition, how it's treated and how speaking up has helped both her...
[Rerelease] How gun violence is impacting young cops
January 05, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBA West Auckland cop who left the force earlier this year 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. This episode was recorded earlier this year and is being rereleased over summer. For more on the story Katie mentions in the episode, click here. Follow us on Instagram at ...
[Rerelease] Kiwi woman on her years-long battle for a endometriosis diagnosis
December 29, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBEndometriosis affects roughly one in 10 women, and those with a uterus, in Aotearoa. For this month's Deep Dive, Katie talks with Sophie Sager, a writer who has been open about her struggles to get a diagnosis for endometriosis and wants to draw more attention to the condition and the difficulties to get it taken seriously. This episode was recorded earlier this year and is being rereleased over summer. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod Warning: This episode discusses suicide and menta...
[Rerelease] Inside New Zealand's magic mushroom community
December 23, 2022 00:21 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMichaela and Zach Cotogni, who live in the Wellington region, are well-known in the magic mushroom community, and are the minds behind the book Blue Honey, which documents the experience of Kiwis using mushrooms containing psilocybin. On this Deep Dive episode the pair discuss how their lives have been changed by the substance, why they decided to speak about their magic mushroom use and what their hopes are for the law in New Zealand. This episode was recorded earlier this year and is bei...
Political gaffes, the Costco craze & magic mushrooms: A look back on the best bits
December 15, 2022 17:06 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs we wrap up In the Loop for 2022 we take a look back on some of our favourite episodes from the year that's been. Thanks for joining us each week, we'll be back in your ears on January 31st! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'It hit different': Black Fern stars open up about 2022 success
December 09, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBToday the Black Ferns have been announced at the 2022 New Zealand Herald Our Heroes champions. Katie and Cheree sat down with team members Ruby Tui, Kendra Cocksedge and Kennedy Simon to look back on the year that's been :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hotel raids and confiscated condoms: Bali's sex ban
December 08, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIndonesia has long been hailed as a tropical paradise by Kiwi travelers.Cheap airfares, friendly locals and well-priced accommodation is enough to lure many out of their winter hibernation. But a revised criminal code, which includes a law labelled by some as a “bonk ban”, could make the classic Bali getaway far less alluring for New Zealanders. Especially the unmarried ones. On this week’s podcast, hosts Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris discuss the new laws, how they may impact Kiwi traveler...
A baby needs lifesaving surgery, the parents don't want vaxxed blood
December 01, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBParents refusing to use vaccinated blood for their gravely ill baby have said they are desperate for their child to be operated on, but claim they need “safe blood”. Today on the Herald’s In the Loop podcasts co-hosts Katie Harris and Aaron Dahmen unpack the case and what experts believe. Later in the episode the review into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz (6.45), what Kiwis really think about 16-year-olds voting (13.10), China’s mass protests (17.50) and the Balenciaga catalogue c...
Top DJ shares heartbreaking breast cancer battle
November 30, 2022 03:29 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBZeisha Fremaux was at the top of her game. Earlier this year the Auckland-based DJ was playing festivals all over New Zealand, had an Aussie Tour scheduled and an American festival debut all lined up. Now she has a “mouth and tongue full of ulcers”, painful medical treatments, a “hell of a lot of hair loss” and has had to put her music career on hold. Zeisha sits down with In the Loop podcast’s Katie Harris to tell her story — and push a potentially lifesaving message. Zeisha’s fight ...
Will you rock the Croc?
November 24, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOnce relegated to the fashion naughty corner, the Crocs are now being spotted on the hooves of stars like Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian and even Post Malone. However with this renaissance comes a question, are they appropriate footwear for the school yard? This week on the show one Kiwi parent is grappling with this issue after her “rapidly growing” son was told last Thursday his Crocs didn’t comply with one school’s uniform code. Then the latest on Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde, more shocki...
Alarms in the NATO alliance
November 17, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAlarm bells were ringing earlier this week after a reportedly Russian-made missile landed in NATO-member nation Poland. Today on the Herald’s In the Loop podcast hosts Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris discuss why this blast, which killed two people, caused such large shockwaves across the globe. Later on the show, New Zealand’s first alcohol-free liquor store launches in Auckland then Taylor Swift fans break the internet trying to purchase tickets for her next world tour. Follow us on Inst...
You brush before breakfast?!
November 10, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIt’s an age-old debate, creating rifts across breakfast tables and inciting terse words between friends. But is there really a right time to brush your teeth in the morning? Turns out even the New York Times has weighed in, with dental experts this week giving their two cents on what morning routine is best for oral hygiene. On today’s In the Loop podcast hosts Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear go head-to-head in the fight over which brushing option is better. Later in the show, what was suppo...
Is it appropriate to bring your kid to Dua Lipa?
November 03, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBDua Lipa has melted hearts across the country this week with two massive all-ages shows at Spark arena. Today on the pod Katie and Cheree chat to entertainment reporter Lillie Rohan about the show, and whether it was strange dropping it low while children were in attendance. Later, Netflix star Kit Connor says he's been forced to out himself as bisexual because of critics, then we've got bad news for Kiwi ice cream fans. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Why the media didn't report on the missing influencers earlier
October 27, 2022 17:22 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBSenior Herald journalist David Fisher sits down with the In the Loop podcast to explain how these rare situations unfold and why the media, in some cases, do not publicise missing Kiwis. Later on the show, an international Kiwi sportsman is charged with sexual offending and Ye falls further from grace. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS: 'Not only do young people care, they're turning out'
October 20, 2022 20:55 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThis week we've added a bonus mini chat with former In the Loop co-host Rosie Gordon who speaks to Katie about young people, news and why they wanted to create the show :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First birthday baby!
October 20, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week on the show we look back on the first year of In the Loop and what goes into making the podcast each week. Massive shout out to all the people who have helped us on the way! And all you listeners who have backed us throughout this time :) We love bringing you the news each week and can't wait for another year of fun! Stay in touch with us on Instagram at Itlpod! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should the Black Ferns get a World Cup bonus?
October 13, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn Wednesday it was revealed England's players would get a cool $30,000 if they won the Rugby World Cup while the Black Ferns 15s squad would get zilch. Sevens star Michaela Blyde told the Herald's In the Loop youth podcast, while they don't get bonuses, their salaries had increased "massively" in the last few years. Also in this weeks episode, the latest on the situation in Iran and Kanye West gets locked out of Twitter and Instagram. Stay in touch with us on Instagram at itlpod :) See o...
FBoys and F ups: What went wrong with FBoy Island
October 06, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBA contestant is being edited out of the upcoming series of FBoy Island after it was revealed he was charged with suffocating a woman last year. While he was found not guilty, questions have arisen over how he managed to get on the show and whether the man was honest when asked about his past. Today we unpack all this, plus some KiwiSaver users are checking out and the latest on Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitts legal battles. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
'People thought I went to rehab': Love, lust and reality TV
October 01, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTropical islands, mingling with sexy singles from around the globe and battling it out for $100,000 may sound dreamy, but what is it really like for those on screen? Heartbreak Island's Milly Forbes explains the triumphs and troughs of her life on screen. Keep up with us on Instagram at itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is shopping at Costco actually cheaper?
September 29, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHundreds may have lined up for the grand opening of New Zealand's first Costco mega store, but will it be cheaper and who can get the most bang for their buck? BusinessDesk investments editor and financial author Frances Cook told us on today's show places like Costco can work out "really well", as long as they're used strategically. Later in the ep, new data shows a startling link between family harm and youth involved in ramraids, then questions over whether employers should be able to sac...
Is sliding into the DMs really cheating?
September 22, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn a cliche as old as time, allegations of infidelity have been swirling around Maroon 5 frontman, 43-year-old Adam Levine, who seems to have a penchant for sliding into young women's DMs. This week on the show we chat to a dating columnist about whether DM'ing is actually cheating, will his career will take a hit and what they make of his apology. Later on the show, should New Zealand become a republic and the latest on Putin's chilling war with Ukraine. You can find us on Instagram at i...
Queen's death: Why NZ's not grieving the same as Britain
September 15, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week on the Herald's youth podcast, In the Loop, hosts Cheree and Katie unpack how the public in New Zealand reacted to the Queen's passing, and what this means for New Zealand. Later on the show, Cheree explains the latest changes to Aotearoa's Covid-19 restrictions, then the winners and losers of this year's Emmys. Follow us on Instagram at Itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 'sex workers' that weren't and the blunder that started an 11-day lockdown
September 08, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWomen at the centre of a bureaucratic blunder that sent Northland into an 11-day lockdown last year are yet to receive a public apology after they were incorrectly accused of providing "false information" to get travel permits. On today's In the Loop show, the Herald's youth-focused podcast, hosts Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris unpack how the drama unfolded at the time and the lasted information on what really went down. Later on the show, Justin Bieber's New Zealand show cancelled? And yes...
Do you want tax with that? The Government's KiwiSaver U-turn
September 01, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWhile the Government made a swift U-turn on a proposal to tax fees on KiwiSaver funds, questions remain over what impact the plan, and the snap backdown, could have politically.The proposal would have forced managed funds and KiwiSaver providers to pay a flat 15 per cent GST on fees. Today on the Herald's youth podcast, In the loop, journalists Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris discuss how the proposal was revealed, the reaction and just how quickly it fell. Later on the show Cheree and Katie...
'It doesn't mean you can't have sex': Living with vaginismus
August 26, 2022 22:50 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBOnce a year since J* was 14 she would try insert a tampon. The Wellington woman, who wants to be known by her initial J, attempted the annual ritual without success for years, hoping that maybe one day it would finally work. What J didn't know at the time was that she has vaginismus, a medical condition where the vagina tightens up when you try insert something into it. Today on the show J chats to Cheree and Katie about the condition, how it's treated and how speaking up has helped both her...
'More like a campaign launch': Why this Parliament protest fizzled
August 25, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBDespite concerns of a possible Parliament occupation 2.0, this weeks anti-Government protest wrapped up within hours and left the lawn in tact.Today on In the loop, the Herald's youth-focused podcast, Cheree and Katie discuss what it was like covering the protest and how it differed from the last protest. Later what is quiet quitting and why is it trending now, plus Harry Styles criticised over comments he made regarding a gay sex scene and alleged "queerbaiting". You can follow the show ...
Sam Uffindell saga: Inside a political scandal
August 11, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday on the show, host Cheree Kinnear is joined by NZ Herald political reporter Michael Neilson to unpack the Sam Uffindell scandal that rocked the National party this week. They also chat crime and the Government repealing the three-strikes law, Donald Trump, the new Snapchat feature for parents and all the fallout around Kim K and Pete Davidson's split. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod or flick us an email at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Diary of an escort: Life in one of the capital's most exclusive brothels
August 06, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSelling sex, intimacy and acceptance, Wellington sex worker Cleo takes Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear inside their life as a non-binary high-end Wellington escort. On this deep dive episode, we discuss what Cleo's day to day is like, how they got into sex work and how being non-binary helps them support clients discovering their own identity. We found this chat really insightful and hope you do too! Follow us on Instagram at itlpod :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another twist in the Roe v Wade saga, voters hit back
August 04, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday on the show Kansas voters have protected the right to get an abortion in their state, Infowars host Alex Jones finally admits the Sandy Hook massacre happened after falsely claiming it was a hoax and the cost of living payments drop! Later on the show house prices are going down, the largest power plant in Europe is out of control and Queen B is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod or flick us an email at [email protected] :) See omnystud...
Inside the ambulance: Diary of an Auckland paramedic
July 30, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs Covid-19 and flu infections climb, health workers are struggling to keep up with emergency call-outs and growing hospital waiting rooms. On this episode Auckland paramedic Sarah* speaks to Katie and Cheree about what it's been like during the surge. Just a note this is Sarah's experience and may not reflect that of other paramedics. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod or email us at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Te Puke to Hawai'i, Luxon on tour
July 28, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWe're all guilty of posting a cheeky throw back on social media. You know the snaps from your girls trip to Bali three years ago that you're still squeezing millage out of? Yeah, those ones. Now it turns out politicians are just like us, except presumably without the 6-bed shared dorm room and the $1 Bintangs on the beach. This week on the show Cheree and Katie discuss the National leader's social media faux-pas, the NRL controversy over pride jerseys, the TVNZ-Santamaria saga continues and ...
'Lots of blood': The aftermath of a violent punch that KO'd a cop
July 21, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBToday on the show Cheree and Katie speak to fellow Herald reporter Julia Gabel about what it was like on the scene of a brutal attack on a police officer. She said witnesses heard the man say words to the effect of "bring it on" before the female officer was punched. "She was on the ground, according to the witness, unconscious but moving holding her face, as you imagine." Later in the show, journalists Katie and Cheree discuss a rise in gun crime in Auckland, Zuru's legal victory over G...
NZ vs Covid, the crack down on gangs and what's in store at Costco
July 14, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBCovid is surging again in New Zealand and even if you haven't gotten it, you will have been impacted by it. Whether it be hospital capacity being pushed to the brink, loved ones passing or staffing shortages closing business doors, the effects of Covid and the flu is hitting Aotearoa hard. This week on the show Katie and Cheree discuss what the Government is doing to slow the virus down and how the public has responded so far. Later, the new tools police can use too combat gang violence, the...
Roe v Wade ruling: A dark day for abortion rights
June 30, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBLast Saturday Kiwis awoke to the shocking news that Roe v Wade had been overturned by the US supreme court. In this weeks episode, journalists Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris examine how it unfolded in New Zealand, and how Kiwi politicians reacted. Also on the show, Air NZ unveils a new way of flying, there's been a grizzly discovery in Texas, R Kelly has his final day in court and a new drug has left 12 hospitalised in New Zealand. Follow us on Instagram at itlpod and flick us an email a...
Inside New Zealand's magic mushroom community
June 29, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMichaela and Zach Cotogni, who live in the Wellington region, are well-known in the magic mushroom community, and are the minds behind the book Blue Honey, which documents the experience of Kiwis using mushrooms containing psilocybin. On this Deep Dive episode the pair discuss how their lives have been changed by the substance, why they decided to speak about their magic mushroom use and what their hopes are for the law in New Zealand. Just a warning, we do discuss mental health issues, suic...
Just a minor reshuffle: Parliament plays musical chairs
June 16, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBA major reshuffle, which was initially characterised as "minor", has gone down in cabinet this week as the prime minister announces two senior politicians are leaving parliament. Today on In the Loop hosts Katie Harris and Cheree Kinnear discuss how the change was received, as well as who's in and who's out. Also on the show, two gangs have called a truce, Monkeypox is getting a name change and an Aussie newspaper digs itself into a hole. Follow us on Instagram at Itlpod :) See omnystudi...
'This needs to stop': Week of violence rocks Aotearoa
June 09, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBTensions are high after another week of high-profile police and crime incidents across Aotearoa. In the last two weeks 23 drive-by shootings took place in Auckland alone and in Wellington a man was shot and killed by police while he allegedly held a woman at knife point. This week on the In the Loop podcast hosts Cheree Kinnear and Katie Harris delve into the latest recent attacks and speak to former police negotiator Lance Burdett about what's behind the violence. Also on the show, the j...
Anatomy of a media scandal: Kamahl Santamaria's fall from grace
June 02, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAs 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 dinn...