On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of August 2026, former Chair of FIFA'S Governance Committee Miguel Maduro shares his thoughts with Ryan on whether Gianni Infantino should get to continue on as FIFA's President. 

New Zealand's birth rate statistics just keep getting worse, EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy Alan McDonald tells Ryan what this means for our future workforce.

Every single bailiff in the country will spend their days scanning plates of parked cars to find out who owes money to the Ministry of Justice, independent victims advocate Claire Buckley shares her thoughts.

Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Russia warning the UK of "consequences" following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent strikes and at least 30 children are feared to have been conceived by IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using the wrong sperm or egg donors.

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday the 19th of August 2026, former Chair of FIFA'S Governance Committee Miguel Maduro shares his thoughts with Ryan on whether Gianni Infantino should get to continue on as FIFA's President.&nbsp;
New Zealand's birth rate statistics just keep getting worse, EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy Alan McDonald tells Ryan what this means for our future workforce.
Every single bailiff in the country will spend their days scanning plates of parked cars to find out who owes money to the Ministry of Justice, independent victims advocate Claire Buckley shares her thoughts.
Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on Russia warning the UK of "consequences" following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent strikes and at least 30 children are feared to have been conceived by IVF treatment in northern Cyprus using the wrong sperm or egg donors.
Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2026 

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