A security intelligence analyst says the US has got what it needed from Julian Assange. 

The Wikileaks founder has struck a deal with the US and will soon plead guilty to an espionage charge before being sentenced to time already served. 

Paul Buchanan told Mike Hosking that Assange has spent the last 14 years in some sort of confinement. 

He says the US has won its pound of flesh out of him, adding that he's a broken guy and this sounds like a fair way to end the entire thing. 

Buchanan doubts Assange will get the pardon he is seeking.

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A security intelligence analyst says the US has got what it needed from Julian Assange.  
The Wikileaks founder has struck a deal with the US and will soon plead guilty to an espionage charge before being sentenced to time already served.  
Paul Buchanan told Mike Hosking that Assange has spent the last 14 years in some sort of confinement.  
He says the US has won its pound of flesh out of him, adding that he's a broken guy and this sounds like a fair way to end the entire thing.  
Buchanan doubts Assange will get the pardon he is seeking. 
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Paul Buchanan: Security Intelligence Analyst on the release and guilty plea of Julian Assange

Administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Deanne Criswell has said she doesn’t believe anyone could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding that has been brought on by Hurricane Helene. In her assessment, Criswell stated the damage was a result of warm waters, which is a result of climate change.

The storm was a category four hurricane and has been catastrophic across multiple states.

US correspondent Richard Arnold tells Heather du Plessis-Allan close to 500 rescues have been performed, with people lifted off roofs of flooded buildings.

Meanwhile, Israel has claimed to have killed 30 top leaders of Hezbollah. The US was not aware of plans to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Richard Arnold says “there is no question that the Hezbollah of today is not the Hezbollah that was even just a week ago.”

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<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Deanne Criswell has said she doesn’t believe anyone could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding that has been brought on by Hurricane Helene. In her assessment, Criswell stated the damage was a result of warm waters, which is a result of climate change.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">The storm was a category four hurricane and has been catastrophic across multiple states.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">US correspondent Richard Arnold tells Heather du Plessis-Allan close to 500 rescues have been performed, with people lifted off roofs of flooded buildings.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Meanwhile, Israel has claimed to have killed 30 top leaders of Hezbollah. The US was not aware of plans to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Richard Arnold says “there is no question that the Hezbollah of today is not the Hezbollah that was even just a week ago.”
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Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Hurricane Helene and Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leaders

An estimated 35,000 people marched in Dunedin over proposed downgrades to the city’s new hospital project.

Protesters were calling on the Government to keep its promise on the build - but the Government says the project is blowing out by billions and overspend would affect infrastructure in other regions.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop tells Heather du Plessis-Allan “it’s an extremely complex project” and the Government is being as transparent as it can be.

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<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">An estimated 35,000 people marched in Dunedin over proposed downgrades to the city’s new hospital project.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Protesters were calling on the Government to keep its promise on the build - but the Government says the project is blowing out by billions and overspend would affect infrastructure in other regions.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop tells Heather du Plessis-Allan “it’s an extremely complex project” and the Government is being as transparent as it can be.
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Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on 35,000 people marching for Dunedin hospital project

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, David Seymour has plans to prosecute parents who take their kids out of school too much and limit the number of teacher-only days.   

In a world first exclusive since signing his contract, Liam Lawson joined the show as a newly minted official F1 driver. 

Mike got the shock of the week when David Walliams popped into the studio for a surprise interview - and Kate played her role perfectly. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of September, <a href="\&quot;https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-seymour-associate-education-minister-on-the-new-truancy-policy-banning-teacher-only-days-during-term-time/\&quot;">David Seymour</a> has plans to prosecute parents who take their kids out of school too much and limit the number of teacher-only days.   
In a world first exclusive since signing his contract, <a href="\&quot;https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/liam-lawson-kiwi-motorsport-driver-on-securing-a-formula-one-racing-set-with-racing-bulls/\&quot;">Liam Lawson</a> joined the show as a newly minted official F1 driver. 
Mike got the shock of the week when <a href="\&quot;https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/david-walliams-comedian-surprises-mike-hosking-in-the-studio/\&quot;">David Walliams</a> popped into the studio for a surprise interview - and Kate played her role perfectly. 
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Paul Buchanan: Security Intelligence Analyst on the release and guilty plea of Julian Assange

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