Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2026

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 5th of August 2026, unemployment's expected to edge up from 5.3 to around 5.5%, ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith shares his thoughts. June saw $1.37 billion worth of red meat exports, Meat Industry Association CEO Nick Beeby tells Ryan how significant this is for meat farmers.  Shoplifting is at its highest rate in 15 years, Retail NZ Advocacy Manager Denise Garland tells Ryan why it's become such an issue. Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on more than 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire and profits at BP have surged to the highest since 2022 after the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices.  Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.           LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.