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Yuki Iwamura
Joey Chestnut eats a hot dog as he competes for his 16th championship title during the 2023 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Listen to Newsable to find out what’s worth talking about today: why do Americans insist on eating as many hotdogs as they can on Independence Day?! Plus we find out what your bank is obliged to do if you get scammed, take a look at the controversial sport of Pickleball, and discuss the latest loan-to-value ratios.
Hello and welcome to Thursday!
Today, July 6, is National Fried Chicken Day in the United States – which is both fitting and concerning as we’re talking about the bizarre tradition of hotdog eating competitions in the USA to celebrate the 4th of July. But you’d think they’d need at least a few more days in between the two…
There’s been a lot of chat about scams lately – but in many cases banks do not have to give you your money back. Consumer NZ joins us to explain the rules and why they’re like that.
Ever heard of Pickleball? I certainly hadn’t before today, but Emile breaks down why it’s causing heaps of outrage amongst people who don’t actually play it.
It’s that time of the week – BNZ’s Mike Jones joins us for The Pulse, and we’re taking a look at loan-to-value ratios and what the recent changes from the Reserve Bank mean for first home buyers.
Plus, an eagle-eyed former Stuff journalist spotted Matty Healy on stage with something from New Zealand. Get today’s episode in your ears to find out what it was!
Have a goodie,
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