US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks in Pakistan. 

Although, Trump said on Saturday whether the talks were successful or not made 'no difference to me'.

"That breakdown in Pakistan came as, I guess, a little surprise, with Trump saying whether or not there was a deal made no difference to him," US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking. 

"Of course the key issues do matter. They matter greatly."

Meanwhile, a top democratic California governor candidate has been the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct.

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks in Pakistan.&nbsp;
Although, Trump said on Saturday whether the talks were successful or not made 'no difference to me'.
"That breakdown in Pakistan came as, I guess, a little surprise, with Trump saying whether or not there was a deal made no difference to him," US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
"Of course the key issues do matter. They matter greatly."
Meanwhile, a top democratic California governor candidate has been the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump saying they'll blockade the strait, Eric Swalwell allegations

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Australian correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to chat about the latest news out of Australia.

PM Anthony Albanese is jetting off to Brunei and Malaysia with the goal to make fuel supply deals. 

Meanwhile, the Government has released a $20 million ad campaign on how to limit your use of fuel when driving.

And, Meghan and Harry head to Australia for a visit. 

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Australian correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to chat about the latest news out of Australia.
PM Anthony Albanese is jetting off to Brunei and Malaysia with the goal to make fuel supply deals.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Government has released a $20 million ad campaign on how to limit your use of fuel when driving.
And, Meghan and Harry head to Australia for a visit.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on $20 million fuel ad, Harry and Meghan visit

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of April, after the negotiations fell over after 21 hours where does the ceasefire go next as Trump says the U.S will blockade the Strait.

The Prime Minister says we are through the fuel situation and talks the India FTA.

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the Warriors, the Supercars and the cancellation and Rory at the Masters.

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of April, after the negotiations fell over after 21 hours where does the ceasefire go next as Trump says the U.S will blockade the Strait.
The Prime Minister says we are through the fuel situation and talks the India FTA.
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the Warriors, the Supercars and the cancellation and Rory at the Masters.
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026 

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I'm pleased for Judge Emma Aitken. She lives to rule another day.

That dreadful night at the Northern Club that threatened to derail her career has not ended in the calamity it could have.

The adjudicators didn’t like what she did. But equally she isn't losing her job.

I got fascinated by the whole experience because it's unusual to see a procedure that is legal, but not really legal.

There was a panel and witnesses were called and a verdict of sorts was going to be issued.

Yes, for Aitkin it was potentially a disaster. But for the observer like me, it also had comedic elements to it.

The Northern Club is a venue of pretence snobbery, snooker and high society. Add judges, Winston Peters, champagne, pissed, old KC's and what could possibly go wrong?

They were never going to sack her. It was a classic he said, she said.

She claimed she uttered her words. The others said she yelled.

She said she didn’t know it was Winston. New Zealand First banners were all over the place.

She had a fabulous yellow dress on and was tired from her day of deliberations.

There were two glasses of champagne, or possibly only one and a half. There was a New Zealand First employee who found Aitken quite visually bedazzling. None of that was going to lead to the end of a career.

What was a scandal was the bill. But that’s lawyers isn't it? It was seven figures in the end and guess who paid for that?

The case to my mind was really simple. Two wrongs were committed.

1) She got involved in something that was none of her business. Whether she recognised Winston, or yelled, or didn’t, is immaterial. She wasn’t an invitee and as such should have kept her sticky beak out.

2) NZ First for elevating this to the level it was. What a grandstanding waste of time.

Comity was breached and it shouldn't have been. But somewhere between the champagne and interference and upset should have been a few adults, and some common sense, who should have realised this was but a moment in time.

And hardly a scrap worth hiring a lawyer for.

I'm pleased for Judge Emma Aitken. She lives to rule another day.
That dreadful night at the Northern Club that threatened to derail her career has not ended in the calamity it could have.
The adjudicators didn’t like what she did. But equally she isn't losing her job.
I got fascinated by the whole experience because it's unusual to see a procedure that is legal, but not really legal.
There was a panel and witnesses were called and a verdict of sorts was going to be issued.
Yes, for Aitkin it was potentially a disaster. But for the observer like me, it also had comedic elements to it.
The Northern Club is a venue of pretence snobbery, snooker and high society. Add judges, Winston Peters, champagne, pissed, old KC's and what could possibly go wrong?
They were never going to sack her. It was a classic he said, she said.
She claimed she uttered her words. The others said she yelled.
She said she didn’t know it was Winston. New Zealand First banners were all over the place.
She had a fabulous yellow dress on and was tired from her day of deliberations.
There were two glasses of champagne, or possibly only one and a half. There was a New Zealand First employee who found Aitken quite visually bedazzling. None of that was going to lead to the end of a career.
What was a scandal was the bill. But that’s lawyers isn't it? It was seven figures in the end and guess who paid for that?
The case to my mind was really simple. Two wrongs were committed.
1) She got involved in something that was none of her business. Whether she recognised Winston, or yelled, or didn’t, is immaterial. She wasn’t an invitee and as such should have kept her sticky beak out.
2) NZ First for elevating this to the level it was. What a grandstanding waste of time.
Comity was breached and it shouldn't have been. But somewhere between the champagne and interference and upset should have been a few adults, and some common sense, who should have realised this was but a moment in time.
And hardly a scrap worth hiring a lawyer for.

Mike's Minute: The Judge Aitken case is finally over

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump saying they'll blockade the strait, Eric Swalwell allegations

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