The Mike Hosking Breakfast

The results are expected to spark soul-searching in the Democrat Party.  Donald Trump has secured the presidency after claiming more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed.   Kamala Harris is set to officially concede the race after projections show her securing only 223 votes to Trump’s 276.  Former BBC correspondent Nick Bryant told Mike Hosking one of the big 'what ifs' the...

The man who "wrote the book" on Kamala Harris says the Democrats would have been in a worse position without her.  The Democratic Party has lost the 2024 Election, Kamala Harris falling short as Donald Trump claimed more than the 270 Electoral votes needed to secure the presidency.  CNN is also projecting that the Republican Party will control the Senate, though the House is still up for...

There’s been a shift within the United States.  Donald Trump has claimed the Presidency, securing the over 270 Electoral College votes needed.  CNN projects that the Republicans will gain control of the Senate, but the House of Representatives is still up for grabs.  Former Republican Party Communications Director Doug Heye told Mike Hosking that Trump gained ground in traditionally...

While there are signs of light at the end of the economic tunnel, the job market is likely to remain tough for a little while yet.  The unemployment rate has risen to 4.8%.  It's lower than expected as more people are leaving the labour force, many opting for retraining or retirement instead.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking unemployment is likely to keep rising, as...

Kamala Harris has fallen short.  Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the presidency.  Harris has since gone radio silent but is expected to formally concede the election at 10am this morning.  NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan told Mike Hosking that the writing was on the wall only a coup...

If you forget the politics for a moment, a trait of Donald Trump I admire is his unrelenting persistence and unwavering belief.  In a contest no one can confidently call based on fact, as opposed to feels, or gut, or hope, I think I can very confidently say if Biden had stayed in it, it wouldn't even be close.  Age for age, just the sight of Trump stampeding across the landscape in the w...

New Zealand trainer Sheila Laxon is celebrating a second Melbourne Cup victory, 23 years after her first.  Knight's Choice —who she works with alongside John Symons— won by a nose at Flemington.  Laxon prepped Ethereal to the crown in 2001, the last New Zealand-owned and trained horse to triumph.  She told Mike Hosking there was a touch of deja vu.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnys...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 6th of November, it is US Election Day! The Dem's Mark Gilbert and the GOP's Matt Terrill give their takes on the race and how tight it will be.  Sheila Laxon is back in the winners circle at the Melbourne Cup after Knight's Choice won in a photo finish. The Kiwi trainer joins us after what was likely a big night of celebrating...

The Police Minister is rejecting claims a baby was left alone during last month's Bay of Plenty gang raids.    Police carried out a series of raids targeting the Barbarian chapter of the Mongrel Mob, based in Ōpōtiki.  Allegations have since emerged of Police leaving young children alone in homes after the operations.   Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking the claims are baseless.&n...

A Wellington business leader says new tunnels in the capital can't come soon enough.  The Government's ruling out a mega-tunnel between The Terrace and Kilbirnie, following revelations it would have cost $8 billion.  It's instead opting for a second Mount Victoria tunnel and second Terrace tunnel.  Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Simon Arcus told Mike Hosking it's goo...

We're just hours away from the first polls closing in the US election, but we could be days or weeks away from a final result.  Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck in key battleground states like Pennsylvania and Arizona.  First polling places close at midday our time, the last due to close at 7pm.  Marco Rubio's Former Chief of Staff Matt Terrill told Mike Hosking that...

Democrats are confident their ground-campaign will bring Kamala Harris the win.   Experts say the result could go either way, with Trump and Harris still neck-and-neck in the key battleground states.  Almost a third of eligible voters —82 million people— have cast an early ballot.  Former US Ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert told Mark Hosking the polls are within the margin of...

New data out this morning is expected to show more of us are out of a job.  Stats NZ is releasing the latest unemployment rate at 10.45.  Most economists expect it will rise from 4.6% in the June quarter to 5% in the September quarter.  But NZIER Principal Economist Christina Leung told Mike Hosking she expects it will rise even higher.  She says they believe the unemployment r...

The Children's Minister says force can be used by boot camp providers, but only in very strict conditions.  The Government's proposing to allow the use of force for restraining youth offenders at military-style boot camps.  A leaked ministerial document suggests this could increase the potential risk of abuse in custody.  But Minister Karen Chhour told Mike Hosking the programme is...

One of the many things I have failed to truly understand about this election is just what is it they think Jennifer Anniston or Harrison Ford is going to do for your vote.  The celebrity endorsement has been a mainstay of the Democrat's campaign – mainly because there are very few so called “famous people” in places like Hollywood that aren't liberals. She has not been short of choice. ...

Place your bets – it's Melbourne Cup Day.  Three New Zealand-trained horses are in this year’s race: Sharp N Smart, Positivity, and Trust In You.  Sharp N Smart is the most favoured of the three Kiwi entrants and is owned by Graeme Rogerson and his wife.   Debbie Rogerson told Mike Hosking they’re feeling good about their prospects.  “We’re very, very happy with the horse,” she...

Germany's coalition government is on shaky ground.   The country’s struggling economy has sparked infighting between the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), with the coalition on the brink of collapse.   Europe Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the three coalition parties have been holding emergency talks to try to bridge policy divisi...

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 5th of November, on the eve of the US Presidential Election, so what do all the polls say is going to happen in about 36 hours?  The Prime Minister faces some questions over the Government's bootcamps and potential use of force by staff.  In an exclusive long form chat, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to Mike a...

Boris Johnson is praising the presidency of his friend and ally Donald Trump.  The former British Prime Minister has spoken exclusively to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking on the eve of the US election, as final polling shows key battleground states could still go either way.  Johnson is commending the unpredictability of US democracy, compared with countries like China and Russia.  He sa...

The Prime Minister is standing by the Government's military-style boot camp programme.  Under the programme, children are spending three months in a youth justice residence and nine months getting community support under the current pilot programme.  A leaked document from Children's Minister Karen Chhour has suggested giving military-style academy providers the power to use force could...

An education expert says the Government's targeted maths trial will help catch a lot of the students currently slipping through the cracks.  The Government's announced a trial programme to accelerate the skills of about 2000 Year 7 and 8 students who are behind in maths.   It will run in the first two terms of next year, with small-group tutoring and supervised online tuition up to four...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remain neck-and-neck on the eve of polling day, but one top polling expert is picking the election for Trump.  Trump is spending the day in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan.  Harris is focusing on Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state with 19 Electoral College votes.  Polling analyst Henry Olsen told Mike Hosking he believes Trump will narrowly...

The boss of Westpac's New Zealand arm insists our banking market is competitive.  Westpac is reporting a 10% increase in net profit in New Zealand while being hit by "intense market competition" in Australia.  It comes as the bank bosses are being hauled before a banking inquiry at Parliament.  Catherine McGrath told Mike Hosking the bank is positioned to support Kiwis as the econom...

Support for the Australian Labor party and the coalition has dropped.   Australian correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking a new poll published in The Australian shows Prime Minister Anthony Alabanese is seen as incompetent and useless.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join the Commentary Box to discuss the Black Caps incredible whitewash, the All Blacks close win over England, the first kiwi derby in the A-League, and the Kiwis loss to Tonga after a 75th minute goal.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.