It is day one of the Government’s military-style youth bootcamp pilot.

The programme has faced harsh criticism from the opposition and experts, but Minister for Children Karen Chhour says the 10 young men taking part have hope as of today.

Chhour tells Mike Hosking she understands the pushback but hopes the programme will out the right people in front of youth to steer them down the right pathway.

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It is day one of the Government’s military-style youth bootcamp pilot. 
The programme has faced harsh criticism from the opposition and experts, but Minister for Children Karen Chhour says the 10 young men taking part have hope as of today. 
Chhour tells Mike Hosking she understands the pushback but hopes the programme will out the right people in front of youth to steer them down the right pathway. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on day one of military-style youth bootcamp pilot

Australia correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking of Australia’s Olympic medal chances – with high hopes for the country’s swimmers.

Meanwhile, three Ministers in Australia’s cabinet have had their portfolios removed. Two were involved in home affairs and immigration - which Price describes as being in a disastrous state as more and more migrants are attempting to arrive on boats and being turned away. 

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Australia correspondent Steve Price tells Mike Hosking of Australia’s Olympic medal chances – with high hopes for the country’s swimmers. 
Meanwhile, three Ministers in Australia’s cabinet have had their portfolios removed. Two were involved in home affairs and immigration - which Price describes as being in a disastrous state as more and more migrants are attempting to arrive on boats and being turned away.  
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent on Olympic swimming hopes and cabinet reshuffle

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking to discuss the Olympics Games getting underway, including the NZ men’s Sevens being knocked out from medal contention, Canadian spying, and the state of the River Seine.

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Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking to discuss the Olympics Games getting underway, including the NZ men’s Sevens being knocked out from medal contention, Canadian spying, and the state of the River Seine. 
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Commentary Box: The Olympics are underway

Will Jordan is back in black, following a season-long stint on the sideline.

Sam Cane also sees a return – with the naming of the Rugby Championship squad squaring the line-up for the upcoming Argentina match.

Jordan tells Mike Hosking his recovery from a shoulder surgery was slow but he is now back in full contact training.

“It’s a bit of a journey – a long term injury like that.”

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Will Jordan is back in black, following a season-long stint on the sideline. 
Sam Cane also sees a return – with the naming of the Rugby Championship squad squaring the line-up for the upcoming Argentina match. 
Jordan tells Mike Hosking his recovery from a shoulder surgery was slow but he is now back in full contact training. 
“It’s a bit of a journey – a long term injury like that.” 
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Karen Chhour: Minister for Children on day one of military-style youth bootcamp pilot

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