National pride in the US nears record lows.

The most recent Gallup poll revealed that 41% of respondents considered themselves “extremely proud” to be an American, and an additional 26% said they were very proud.

The downwards slope hit its lowest point in 2020, with only 63% of respondents saying they were very or extremely proud, compared to the years after 9/11, which peaked at 70% in 2003.

US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while it is somewhat split on party lines, even for Republicans their pride levels are down.

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National pride in the US nears record lows. 
The most recent Gallup poll revealed that 41% of respondents considered themselves “extremely proud” to be an American, and an additional 26% said they were very proud. 
The downwards slope hit its lowest point in 2020, with only 63% of respondents saying they were very or extremely proud, compared to the years after 9/11, which peaked at 70% in 2003. 
US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that while it is somewhat split on party lines, even for Republicans their pride levels are down. 
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the downward slope of national pride in the US

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday July 5 2024, we get the latest from the UK as the Labour Party sweeps to power in the general election. 

Heather speaks to both Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Mayor Wayne Brown after the council voted against the government's proposed speed limit changes. 

Kelly Martin from South Pacific Pictures speaks about Shortland Street being cut to three nights a week. 

And the Sports Huddle previews the All Blacks first test of the year against England in Dunedin. 

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday July 5 2024, we get the latest from the UK as the Labour Party sweeps to power in the general election. 
Heather speaks to both Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Mayor Wayne Brown after the council voted against the government's proposed speed limit changes. 
Kelly Martin from South Pacific Pictures speaks about Shortland Street being cut to three nights a week. 
And the Sports Huddle previews the All Blacks first test of the year against England in Dunedin. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 5 July 2024

It's thought Shortland Street should make up a big part of TVNZ's new digital strategy.

Our longest running soap will drop from airing five nights a week in February, to three.

It will now continue with support from NZ On Air and the New Zealand Screen Production Grant.

South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive, Kelly Martin told Heather du Plessis-Allan the show is streamed more 20-million times annually on TVNZ Plus.

She says linear ratings also remain strong, as well as its engaged audience.

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It's thought Shortland Street should make up a big part of TVNZ's new digital strategy.
Our longest running soap will drop from airing five nights a week in February, to three.
It will now continue with support from NZ On Air and the New Zealand Screen Production Grant.
South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive, Kelly Martin told Heather du Plessis-Allan the show is streamed more 20-million times annually on TVNZ Plus.
She says linear ratings also remain strong, as well as its engaged audience.
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Kelly Martin: South Pacific Pictures CEO on Shortland Street being cut to three nights a week

The Tories have been totally annihilated in the UK election with a colossal victory for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

It's won 392 seats, topping the amount needed to form a majority Government by more than 60 seats. 

Meanwhile, controversial Brexit champion Nigel Farage has proved eight times is the charm —finally getting a seat in Clacton— with his right-wing Reform Party scoring four seats.

LBC presenter Henry Riley told Heather du Plessis-Allan the excitement was palpable at the Reform HQ.

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The Tories have been totally annihilated in the UK election with a colossal victory for Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party. 
It's won 392 seats, topping the amount needed to form a majority Government by more than 60 seats.  
Meanwhile, controversial Brexit champion Nigel Farage has proved eight times is the charm —finally getting a seat in Clacton— with his right-wing Reform Party scoring four seats. 
LBC presenter Henry Riley told Heather du Plessis-Allan the excitement was palpable at the Reform HQ. 
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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent on the downward slope of national pride in the US

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