On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Thursday the 6th of November 2025, youth unemployment is continuing to rise, Zainab Ali, CEO of Youth Inspire tells Ryan why the situation is so bad. 

Kiwis are calling in sick more than ever and businesses are feeling it, the EMA's Alan McDonald shares his thoughts. 

Back in 2020 the Government passed the law to ban smoking and vaping in the car with kids, but the Police say their computer systems can't issue fines for it, Police Minister Mark Mitchell tells Ryan what he's going to do about it. 

Plus US Correspondent Jagruti Dave, has the latest on the US elections and Trump's reaction. 

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