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Flipside: The True Story of Bob Crane

Carol M. Ford, Linda Groundwater, Dee Young

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Flipside: The True Story of Bob Crane features Carol Ford, Linda Groundwater, and Dee Young (authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography). Linda, Dee, and Carol delve into their experiences of researching Bob Crane for his biography and discuss Bob as they have come to know and understand him—through more than 200 people who knew the Hogan's Heroes star better than most. Join them as they share behind-the-scenes details of their journey to discovering the true story of Bob Crane.
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There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The Los Angeles native is a longtime advocate for the u…
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Donald Trump's 'hush money' trial has begun, and it’s the first time a US president has faced a criminal trial. He's charged with falsifying business records, accused of trying to cover up a $130-thousand hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty and denied the affair. LA's KNX news pres…
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360 L.A. Metro bus drivers didn't show up to work Friday in what is being called an organized "sick out" labor action. Meanwhile, there are more concerns surrounding Mayor Bass' proposed L.A. budget. Long Beach has declared a health emergency amid a TB outbreak, and L.A. Lakers Coach Darvin Ham has been fired. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA …
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Over 200 protestors were arrested at UCLA Thursday morning. We hear reactions from students, Mayor Karen Bass, and L.A. District Attorney George Gascon, who said “very few” protestors are likely to face felony charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.על ידי Audacy
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UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney brings us the latest on the UK local elections and from London’s fatal sword attack. McAviney told Mike Hosking “If things are really bad for the Prime Minister, it could see a mutiny on his back benches.” McAviney said Rishi Sunak is expected to lose around half of their councillors in England and Wales. McAviney …
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Is it time to review the attitudes of MPs inside parliament? Political commentator Brigette Morten told Mike Hosking that in a week with MP pay rises and James Shaw’s exit - it has become all about her outburst. “It looks like there’s been a pattern of behaviour,” Morten said. House Speaker Gerry Brownlee said there’s a justice process, during whic…
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Are kiwis uninterested in New Zealand Fashion? New Zealand Fashion Week has been cancelled this August and has decided to shift into a two-yearly schedule. Owner Feroz Ali says there weren't enough designers to commit to the weeklong event because they're focused on the survival of their businesses. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Mike…
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There's hopes a new policy around education won't be a one-size-fits-all approach. The Government's committing $67 million in the upcoming Budget for teacher training and resources on what's called structured literacy. It aims to go 'back to basics', teaching kids how to read with sounds and phonics. Auckland Primary Principals' Association Preside…
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The protests at UCLA turned violent overnight and classes were cancelled Wednesday. The UC president vows an investigation, and the mayor and governor issue statements but don't take questions. We'll dig into what comes next. Plus, a quake hits Riverside County, and we have a new forecast for a hot summer in SoCal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by th…
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Economic pain is being felt in the latest employment numbers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the December quarter. ANZ economist Henry Russell told Mike Hosking that we've come out of a period of intense labour shortages, with migration doing the heavy lifting. He says skill shortages remain and that's why …
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Patience has run out for the authorities cracking down on student protests across the United States. Pro-Palestinian protests at multiple colleges have broken out into violence and property destruction. US correspondent Mitch McCann told Mike Hosking that police were called to clear out students in New York’s Columbia University. He says up to 300 …
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The Government's continuing discussions around potential future cooperation with AUKUS but it's still a long way off. Foreign Minister Winston Peters outlined New Zealand's position to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament last night. He says we should be considering exploring Pillar 2 —the technology leg— but we'd first need to be i…
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It's been found the blame lies at NZQA’s feet for a number of digital exam assessment glitches. An independent review found last year's issues —which included trouble saving exam work and lagging— was down to a number of safeguards failing. Avonside Girls' High School Principal Catherine Law told Mike Hosking that it wasn't catastrophic from their …
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Scary moments on the Expo line when a Metro train hit a USC shuttle bus, injuring more than 50 people. Plus, the campus protests persist - how did they spread across the country so quickly? And L.A. could soon ban cashless businesses - good idea? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…
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Unemployment is continuing to rise. New figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate was 4.3% in the March quarter, up 0.3 percentage points from 4% in the December quarter. The unemployment rate has been steadily rising since reaching a record low of 3.2% in the December 2021 quarter. Business NZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard told Mike …
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Questions are arising around the Police response to a fatal sword attack in London. A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was killed in the incident near the suburb of Hainault. Four other people were injured including two officers. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that the Police's response time will likely be lo…
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It’s unfortunate but hardly surprising. Around 10km of highway through Northland's Brynderwyn Hills has been closed since February for repair work. It had been due to reopen in a couple of weeks, but a slip has put paid to that. Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo told Mike Hosking that delays had to be expected. He says around 40-thousand cubic metres…
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It's looking like an MP pay rise is going ahead this time around. The Remuneration Authority's set to increase salaries 2.8% backdated to October, followed by further increases out to 2026. Ministers inside Cabinet will take home just over $304k a year and those outside Cabinet, nearly $257k. Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls told Mike Hoski…
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Pro-Palestinian protesters say they will meet with the USC president. Meanwhile, a protester pulls a taser, causing chaos at UCLA. Mayor Bass is in Washington, but says she might have to cut her trip short if the demonstrations escalate. And L.A.'s oldest record store is up for sale. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealershi…
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Queensland’s abuse support services are receiving a financial boost. The state government has announced an additional $36 million in funding that will go to frontline domestic, family, and sexual violence support services over the next 12 months. Premier Steven Miles said the figure was an increase of 20% of the current funding, calling on the fede…
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Household spending seems to be rising faster than inflation. Data from Stats NZ showed that it rose an average of 6.2% in the year to March, reflecting the average person’s overall costs across the board. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking that part of the big difference between inflation sitting at 4% and this figure is t…
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Pharmac's record funding-boost will fill a fiscal hole to ensure it can keep funding the treatments currently on offer. The drug-buying agency is being promised an additional $1.7 billion over four years in the upcoming Budget. Medicines NZ Chief Executive, Graeme Jarvis told Mike Hosking that without it, some patients would have lost out on medici…
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The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget. An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery wait list targets are estimated to have a $723 million price tag, over two years. Christchurch colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman tells Mike Hosking the biggest hurdle is the lack of people and fa…
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British troops could be deployed on the ground in Gaza to help deliver aid via a new sea route. The US has said no American forces would go ashore from a floating pontoon – a “third party” will drive trucks along a causeway onto the beach. Britain has been closely involved in planning the sea-bourne aid operation. Europe correspondent Gavin Grey te…
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Super Rugby fans saw some high quality action over the weekend. The Blues v Reds clash was decided dramatically after the siren and the Hurricanes had their unbeaten streak ended, being smothered into submission by the Brumbies. Meanwhile, Scott McLaughlin took pole position for Monday morning’s IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama. And, crowds are flocki…
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Professional driving instructors are suffering an unexpected consequence of last year’s change to free re-sits for driving tests. Since fees for re-sitting practical driving tests were scrapped in October, delays to licence booking times have grown as a result of a surge in demand. There were 2000 booked no-shows last month alone through VTNZ. Pres…
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Is the reversal of Harvey Weinstein's New York conviction a one-off technicality or a sign of things to come? We talk to a campus reporter on the ground for the USC protests about the role of campus security, and how students are feeling about the cancelled graduation. And an iconic L.A. restaurant gets new life. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the …
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USC has cancelled its main graduation ceremony following mass arrests, and protests expand to UCLA's campus in a reflection of nationwide unrest. Mayor Bass's home will have more security after a break-in over the weekend. And Harvey Weinstein may be headed back to California after his New York conviction was overturned. The L.A. Local is sponsored…
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Horses and people are still hospitalised after a number of animals belonging to the Household Cavalry ran through the streets of London. Four of the seven horses threw off their riders after being spooked by a loud noise yesterday. UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney told Andrew Dickens that they were right by Buckingham Palace, running through some …
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Some of New Zealand's biggest tech names have sent a letter to the Government as millions of public funding is set to expire in the cloud software sector. The letter sent to Tech Minister Judith Collins includes executives from Xero, Datacom, and Gallagher. Serko Chief Marketing Officer Nick Whitehead says they want "engagement' not just to talk "f…
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The economic value of cruise-ships is on full-display as the season draws to a close. They've brought in 350,000 visitors, with an estimated value of $540 million. Newmarket Business Association Chief Executive Mark Knoff-Thomas told Francesca Rudkin they've seen a 30% rise in international visitor spending this season. But the bounce-back may be s…
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A barrister says the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal summons of the Children's Minister was a good and clear decision. It ruled Karen Chhour could not be compelled to appear before the Tribunal over her plans to repeal part of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Treaty activist and lawyer Annette Sykes has lodged an appeal. Marie Dyhrb…
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We are currently experiencing a significant turning point in the semiconductor industry, marked by the rapid adoption of heterogeneous integration of dies into a single package. This new architecture presents unique challenges and demands. However, one thing is certain: the industry needs an interconnect that quickly and reliably links the dies. Th…
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Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also talks about the incredible growth of Nourish LA, si…
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The L.A. County Sheriff's department has made an arrest in the shooting of one of their own, in the back, as he sat at a red light. Plus, LAPD steps up patrols on Metro after the stabbing death of a woman near Universal City. Topanga Canyon business owners are hurting with the closure dragging on. And a former employee accuses Megan Thee Stallion o…
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At least five are dead only hours after the passing of the UK’s controversial migrant deportation bill. Approximately 100 migrants were rescued while crossing the English Channel, placed abroad a French Navy ship to be taken to the port of Boulogne. The approved bill aims to deter situations like this, deporting illegal immigrants to Rwanda as a de…
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There are calls for harsher punishments for repeat distracted driving. New Ipsos research commissioned by AMI found 55% of drivers admit to driving distracted, with 21% admitting to driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The top distractions were mobile phones, other drivers, other passengers, and daydreaming. Road safety advocate Greg M…
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A health recruiter is giving assurances that practices are in place to help migrant doctors. An Otago University study has found international doctors are struggling with cultural integration and New Zealand is at risk of losing them unless practices improve. Accent Health Recruiter Prudence Thomson told Mike Hosking that she's been recruiting for …
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There are still many questions about the break-in at Mayor Bass's residence over the weekend, and it comes as her budget includes cuts to spending on public safety and homelessness. Plus, a woman is brutally stabbed to death on Metro near Universal Studios, and another French bulldog is stolen in L.A. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy…
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Chinese business travellers are first priority Auckland tourism for a first-of-its-kind alliance. Since travel resumed last year, 6% of the 210,000 Chinese tourists were here for business. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Auckland Airport will work with China Southern Airlines to market their daily non-stop flights from their main hub in Guangzhou to …
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There are fears health worker strikes could become common place as conditions worsen. Two and a half thousand resident doctors will strike next month over pay and conditions. Former Health New Zealand chairman Rob Campbell told Mike Hosking that it could be the first of many more health worker strikes. He said workers are feeling increasingly disaf…
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An American comedian is defending his decision to kick a breast-feeding mother out of his Melbourne comedy show. Flight of the Concords star Arj Barker asked breastfeeding mother Trish Faranda to leave his Melbourne show on Saturday, claiming her baby was disrupting his performance. Faranda says it was humiliating to be publicly called out. Austral…
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Women's Refuge says it will be a waiting game as to whether Three Strikes legislation is effective. The Government is preparing to reintroduce mandatory prison sentences for violent and sexual criminals committing a third offence, this time only applying to sentences above 24 months. Women's Refuge Chief Executive Ang Jury told Mike Hosking that in…
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A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were holding him hostage said Sunday that he wouldn't seek reelection after the governing Conservative Party found his behaviour fell below the standard expected of members of Parliament. Mark Menzies' downfall is the latest in a series of scandals to hit the Conservatives, …
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The Government’s cutting more red tape in housing. They’ve announced changes to ease lending criteria for home and other loans, including reforming financial services and updating the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act. The time it takes to process loans will lessen and mortgages will be easier to access. NZ Banking Association chief executi…
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The Black Caps have responded in style, as Mark Chapman inspired New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Just 24 hours after being bowled out for 90 to lose by seven wickets at the same venue, a heavily depleted Black Caps side flipped the script on their hosts, and chased down their target of 179 runs wi…
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