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We discuss the genocidal actions the US is taking against Cuba, the use of terrorism allegations to crush dissent in the west, buying citizenship in NZ and the importance of energy sovereignty in relation to the unfolding LNG scandal. This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Josephine, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:20 Cuba Escalation 19:09 Force Projection 30:57 Palestine Action 35:25 NZME...

Dr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly chat about her participation at the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference in Havana Cuba, during which the US strike on Venezuela and the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president happened.  Note: This episode was recorded on 05/02/26 with the situation in Cuba particularly worsening since then. This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Kieran Intro/Ou...

The government coalition have heavily signaled their 2026 campaign approaches but this has gone mostly missed by the media. NZ infrastructure is on its last legs and there’s no overt push to bring that into a national conversation. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Kyle, Simone Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:03 Big Three Missed Reports 3:28 Luxon at Waitangi 11:39 Winston Peters Testing F...

1/200 is back for 2026! We round-up education possibilities for the year, discuss climate discourse, modern slavery and the utter failure of establishment media to interrogate or even present the truth in the face of far-right acceleration in NZ politics. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Pmax, Kyle Timestamps Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Simone hosts Jennifer Shields to discuss in depth the interim order regarding the puberty blocker ban, what led up to it and what the next steps might be. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got-you-fundraiser https://patha.nz/donate This episode’s co-hosts Simone, Jennifer Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:33 Interim Order    5:52 Judges Reasoning 8:51 Path A Perspective 11:...

We discuss the Manage My Health breach as of 5/01/2026, what could be verified, what has happened and what the consequences might be. https://utf9k.net/blog/managemyhealth-data-breach-recap/ This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Marcus Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:48 What is Manage My Health 5:47 What Happened 9:11 Ransom 12:46 Cause of Breach 18:35 Press Release 25:29 Ideal Scenario 29:47 P...

We attempt to identify a unifying thread on recent National government reforms in water and local government, alongside the RMA and now a new “mega ministry”. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, John, Mark Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 3:22 Water Control 14:58 Regional Reorganization 27:20 RMA 43:06 NZ Initiative 52:49 Ministries and Planning 1:16:22 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive S...

New Zealand First is against the Regulatory Standards Act they just voted for. Maybe National is too. Judge Aitken spoke up against Winston Peters and is now in a kangaroo court process. Most schools in the country have committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Stephanie, Simone Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:50 Regulatory Standards and Leadersh...

If you're not involved in Māori politics, there's a good chance you haven't known what to make of the conflict in Te Pāti Māori. We spoke with Jack McDonald about the history of the Party, the underlying issues, and paths forward from here. This episode’s co-hosts Jack, Kyle, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:27 Background 6:25 Formative Te Pati Maori 12:32 The Impact of Ideological...

We speak with Jen Shields about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children. Full Transcript This episode’s co-hosts Simone, Jen, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:59 Blocking Puberty Blockers 9:16 The UK Transphobic Path 19:08 Approaches 21:50 What Are Puberty Bloc...

Over 700 university community members have signed an open letter demanding that Uni Saver Pension Scheme Divest from genocide. As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa....

IPCA findings and criminal cases against top police figures are again revealing the rot at the heart of elite power in NZ. At the same time a new tranche of Epstein files are doing the same internationally. Content warning for everything included within those topics. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, Oliver Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 0:42 McSkimming 3:57 Background 10:20 Media Repo...

As we await a ruling from the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Jen and Angela give us a rundown on what’s been happening during the hearings. Progressive populism, including trans rights, now seems a vote winner for left politicians in both the UK and US - how is the NZ left positioned to make the same moves? This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Angela, Jen Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:...

New Zealand's 2 top economists* discuss Labour's first policy announcement this term - a Future Fund! Comparisons with other funds in NZ and overseas, debate over whether detail is important and most importantly... what is it for? Recorded on 24/10/25. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Paul Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:30 What Was Announced 6:15 Government Bonds 8:32 Returns 11:11 The A...

Back for current events! We open with the Pike River film and discuss work safety policy under the coalition. The far right is being given free reign to AI-ify NZ’s curriculum while removing NZ history and making it evidentially more white supremacist alongside awful charter school attempts. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Pmax, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:22 Pike River Film...

1/200 chats with activists William Alexander and Ava Mulla about their involvement in the Global March to Gaza (via land border in Egypt) and the Flotilla movement to Gaza.

We talk with Dr Cassandra Mudgway about the increase in online violence over the last decade, the ways in which it is presenting in NZ and some of the possible solutions. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:24 Rhetoric Trends 7:05 Amplification 10:31 Political Will 20:20 Freedom of Expression 30:42 Andrew Little 35:09 Online Violence 45:24 Reality 48:55 Moving in the...

Economy! Te Pāti Māori! Freedom of Expression vs Stochastic incitement! Imperialism! If you like listening to podcasts about things of this nature you are in the right place! Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025 This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Simone, Josephine, Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:28 OCR Interest Rates 12:24 Selling Chorus 18:40 Media vs Te Pāti Māori 25:26 Winston Peters 44:19 C...

Josephine interviews Joseph Bray from Peace Action Ōtautahi about the need for direct action against the US military industrial complex as it intensifies in Aotearoa NZ. This episode’s co-hosts Dr Josephine Varghese Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:07 History of Direct Action 4:27 Context by 1/200 7:42 Context by Peace Action Ōtautahi 14:40 Other NZ Companies 25:56 The Role of Universities 29:40 Moment o...

Western governments continue to become more fascist, with the US leading the way. NZ isn’t immune, with NZ PM Christopher Luxon engaging in open voter suppression and attacking the electoral commission. The UK Labour party continues to become rapidly more rightwing, a worrying sign for western Labour parties. NZ refuses to recognise Palestine, and continues to be complicit in genocide. This episod...

The UN has accepted that a genocide is occurring in Gaza, will this have any impact? The far right is weaponising the assassination of a far right Youtuber, led by the US regime, to crack down on free speech - with rightwingers across the west trying to follow suit. The NZ economy is getting EVEN WORSE and there continue to be zero consequences for the people causing it. This episode’s co-hosts Ol...

We host members of Aotearoa for Palestine and Kaiāwhina to discuss the September 13 March for Humanity. Instagram:  Aotearoaforpal Facebook:  Aotearoa For Palestine    Tik tok: Aotearoaforpal Organizers: marchforhumanity@proton.me To contact Kaiāwhina: email KaiawhinaAotearoa@gmail.com  and check the IG: Kaiawhina_tamaki link to sign the petition:  https://tr.ee/BZJp8...

We speak with Kate Stone and Nick Miller from the Better Taxes campaign and Tax Justice Aotearoa about the recent report showing that tech giants are making billions of dollars in NZ and using tax minimising practices. Better taxes report:  https://www.bettertaxes.nz/big_tech_little_tax Tax Justice Aotearoa media release:   https://www.tjanz.org/big_tech_media_release This episode’s...

We chat with journalist, disinformation expert and Dark Times Academy facilitator, Brooke Binkowski about fascism, the role establishment media plays in disinfo and the warning signs of authoritarian acceleration. Political Research Associates website: https://politicalresearch.org/ 40 Ways to Fight Fascists link: https://justseeds.org/graphic/40-ways-to-fight-fascism/ Dark Times Direct Action Cla...

NZ media is continuously failing us, both in coverage of geopolitical events as they follow the US lead against China, and more nastily in local politics as they do stenography for rightwing parties, while actively and abusively attacking the left. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, John Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:19 Chinese Memorial Celebration 14:43 The UK 15:21 Anticipating Election Season 25:...