In this episode of Daybreak – ram raids have plummeted & it’s not hard to tell why; when is it okay for politicians to threaten violence on other politicians; if Hamas supporters and hikois can march across the bridge, why can’t Destiny; backyards are disappearing – should we be concerned; update on Kirralie Smith’s case and the dudes who want to play against women in soccer; TikTok think it’s ‘upsetting’ that children can’t access their material in Australia; ThreeNews continues with its Trump Derangement Syndrome; and the reason the popularity of same-sex marriage is dropping in the US – from a supporter of same-sex marriage.
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- **Decline in Ram Raids and Burglaries**: Bob discusses the significant decline in ram raids and burglaries over the past few years, attributing it to increased law enforcement and the installation of bollards. He shows a graph illustrating these trends and notes the rise in assaults, suggesting a shift towards a more violent culture.
- **Jacinda Ardern on the Graham Norton Show**: Bob presents exclusive footage of Jacinda Ardern on the Graham Norton Show where she expressed a desire to punch Simon Bridges. He critiques the media’s differential treatment of similar statements by different political figures. Bob also highlights a scene from a documentary on Jacinda Ardern that celebrates the passing of an extreme abortion law, contrasting it with a scene featuring her child, creating a dissonance he finds troubling.
- **Marches and Protests**: Bob discusses various protests, including those on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, noting the inconsistency in permitting certain groups to march while others are denied. He also covers a march against banning puberty blockers for transgender youth.
- **High-Density Housing Concerns**: An editorial addresses the adverse effects of high-density housing on children, citing a lack of space for play and overall child development.
- **Kirralie Smith**: Bob updates viewers on Kirralie’s situation, where she faces a massive fine for publicly criticising biological men participating in women’s sports. He discusses the broader implications for free speech and biological truth.
- **Support for Same-Sex Marriage Decline**: Bob reviews a poll showing a decline in support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. and shares insights from an LGBTQ influencer on why this trend is occurring, linking it to broader societal and cultural fatigue with progressive activism.
- **Media Critique**: Bob critiques TV3’s coverage of Donald Trump, accusing them of Trump derangement syndrome and biased reporting. He also mentions the New Zealand Herald’s selective media coverage of protests and political events.
