Fri 15 Aug 2025. Follow the Money.

Andrew Urquhart and guests examine the money trail in different sectors, from the sports field to kids' entertainment.  Birthright versus big bucks? Jono Donald from Athletes in Action analyses the complexities of alternate sporting syndicates - forfeiting the mana of playing for one's national team versus the allure of lucrative overseas deals. (athletesinaction.org.nz)  A sandbox game with money traps - Justin Smith explains the tactics, mechanisms and principles of monetising children's video games. It might be good for business, but what's ethical about targeting children?  Dr Bonnie Robinson of the Salvation Army's Policy Unit critiques proposed alcohol sales reforms, saying that the government needs to prioritise community well-being over alcohol lobby groups' profits.  Text your thoughts to 8168, keyword 'Comments'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.