On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 9th of May 2025, A new Pope has been elected, Catholic Journalist Mark O'Connor shares the latest live from the Vatican. 

The prime minister's announced an extra almost half billion dollars in capital spending in upcoming budget, New Zealand Initiative Executive Director Oliver Hartwich shares his thoughts. 

Record income for New Zealand Rugby was not enough to save them from their third yearly deficit in a row, Former NZR Boss David Moffett tells Ryan Bridge why NZR isn't making enough money. 

Plus, UK/Europe Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on a new trade deal between the US and the UK. 

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