Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2026

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 26th of August 2026, the Government’s pushing ahead with its 4% rates cap, Wellington Mayor Andrew Little shares his thoughts. The Labour party says they'd bring back our Smokefree generation goals if they get back in government, Action for Smokefree 2025 Director Ben Youdan tells Ryan why this is important.  A new report shows Auckland is quickly becoming a world-class city once again, Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck tells Ryan what work needs to be done to improve the city.  Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on an adviser to the Kremlin, saying there might be a "semi-military" response against UK drone factories and Police say five young men who died after their vehicle hit a police car on a dual carriageway may have had links to “serious and organised criminal activity”. 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.