On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Ryan Bridge for Wednesday, 29 July, 2026, Health Minister Simeon Brown says he wants more transparency around lockdowns if we're faced with another pandemic. He explains the government's response to the COVID-19 Inquiry report.

We speak to a former Major General in the New Zealand military about why buying attack drones is the best move we could make—even if it is a little late.

Drill, baby, drill! The first permit for oil exploration since the ban was overturned has been given the green light. Ryan asks Resources Minister Shane Jones whether any more are coming down the pipeline.

And on The Huddle, Jordan Williams and Jack Tame express reluctant optimism about the idea of using facial recognition to make everyday purchases.

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