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Description The genocide in Gaza continues to get worse with the blessings of the western world, and the US in particular. We continue to cover the situation there. We also discuss the NZ response now that parliament has resumed, and the incoming policy platform of the National/ACT/NZF government. This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Lamia, Kyle Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https:/...

Description Kyle speaks with Professor Mohan Dutta about his work in decolonial frameworks and communication in reference to media in NZ specifically as it impacts Māori and, in recent times, coverage of the genocide in Gaza. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mohan Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:17 Whiteness Shaping Dialogue and Erasure 4:44 Civility Politics 8:02 The Culture War Knee Jerk 10:03 Jour...

Description In a week where too much continues to happen we once again talk past the hour mark to bring you our thoughts on the genocide in Gaza, the death of Kissinger and the incredibly worrying start to the new NZ government’s policy program. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Kyle, Oliver Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:45 Kissinger is Dead 9:28 The People Kissinger Left Behind 11:09 The Ever...

Description We speak with Jeremy Moses to discuss the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the media response here alongside the censoring and attacks on academics speaking out about the humanitarian crisis. NZ also, finally, has a government - we discuss some of the policy details we already know and what the future might look like over the next three years. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jeremy, Ginny, S...

Description We cover the week’s events, pale as they may be in comparison to the ongoing genocide in Gaza (which we also discuss). Ginny Andersen is being accused of bullying, coalition negotiations flounder and Elon Musk is being even more publicly antisemitic than usual. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Ginny, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:50 Not To Be Confused With Ginny Anderson 7:02...

Description We talk with Tameem Shaltoni about the Palestinian perspective on Gaza and the response of NZ’s media and politicians. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Josephine, Tameem Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:23 New Zealand Leaders Continuous Lack of Action  4:46 Reflection on Our Leaders 8:38 The Global Plight of Colonised Oppression 11:59 The People and The Ruling Class  18:12 Tameem...

Description We’re joined by Zarahn Southon to discuss the week’s events relating to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. We talk about Phil Twyford’s fumble on the stage at last weekend’s march, the attacks on Chlöe Swarbrick for the use of the phrase “From the River to the Sea”, and the appropriation of Māori indigeneity by people in the pro-Israel camp. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Zarahn Timestamps 0...

Description We are joined by Dita De Boni to discuss the changing media environment in New Zealand over the last couple of decades. As the move to digital advertising occurred, alongside funding and capacity issues, how has this affected the output and design of news alongside a steadily growing influence industry. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, Dita Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:57 The Sh...

Description The final count is complete for the 2023 NZ election and we now move from vote predictions to coalition predictions as David Seymour and Winston Peters fight it out for pride of place alongside Christopher Luxon. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Rustie Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:23 An Update on Gaza 8:57 The Final Vote Count 14:13 Rustie’s Prediction Results 22:08 The Long Term Outlo...

Description We speak with Dr Josephine Varghese and Dr Arama Rata about the NZ government’s response and foreign policy framework regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Link to Mick Hall’s In Context article This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jospehine, Arama Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:10 NZ’s Vote at the UN 5:14 Arama’s Analysis of New Zealand’s Position 8:02 The Global Response and Media Covera...

Description Political news in NZ has been on hiatus with National and it’s partners refusing to discuss coalition negotiations and the parliamentary gallery seemingly unable to do anything about that. In to the gap has flowed respectability politics as pundits wonder “why haven’t the Greens saved National from Winston Peters??”. We discuss that absurdity alongside the question of how the left move...

Description 1/200 chats with Emmy and Olivier about news, media and social media in relation to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Emmy, Olivier Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:17 Olivier’s Background 4:58 Emmy’s Introduction 10:21 The accelerated history of Israel 14:19 The Facistic Nature of Israel 20:01 Media Disinformation 24:24 The Media Ecosystem 29:42 The Ruling Cla...

Description First current events back post-election as we wait for the final results to be counted with the special votes! We update on the atrocities in Gaza, do a bit of post-election coverage and discuss what the left need to be focusing on both electorally and on the ground during a National/ACT government. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Olivier, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:21 The...

Description With conflict in Israel & Palestine in the news for the worst reasons, we discuss the situation and wider context. This is a critical time for attention and pressure in the face of genocidal intent. How do recent events fit into the historical and international environment? What positions, strategies and tactics can best support human values in this tragedy? Justice For Palestine A...

Description 1/200 undertakes a final week campaign retrospective with guests Stephanie and Lamia. Does the slight shift in polling this week signal anything? Will ACT completely collapse? Are National’s clear lies to the NZ public going to be punished? And why hasn’t Labour tried to win? And it’s your final chance to help Triple the Vote This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Stephanie, Lamia Times...

Description Kyle speaks with foreign correspondent Glen Johnson about his time reporting in Ukraine, what he sees as the reasons and challenges of the ongoing Russian invasion and how memory politics is being used to start and maintain conflict. Now in Moldova, Glen explains how similar patterns are starting to unfold with US/NATO involvement in the country and a series of political changes that m...

Description Josephine, Kyle and Philip attempt to cover the entire week’s happenings in an hour, and fail. The response to the home invasion of Maipi-Clarke leads into a wider discussion about structural violence and electoral choices. Why are western liberal democracies consistently failing to respond to the needs of their people? Here’s a link to Trestle . And here’s Triple the Vote ! This episo...

Description Kyle chats with Council of Trade Unions Director of Policy and Economist Craig Renney about economic narratives during this election year, how to talk about economics from the left, the importance of engaging with people and why focusing on outcomes for workers is so important. We’re in the FINAL 24HR of our PledgeMe so get on board if you’re keen to help out! AND jump in and help to T...

Description Kyle and Mark discuss an incredible variety of topics around political and governance institutions in Aotearoa with Deb Te Kawa including performance targets, engagement with the public and how neoliberalism has impacted public management. Remember to get involved with the Triple the Vote campaign! And we’re in the last few days of our PledgeMe! This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Mark, Deb...

Description We discuss trans-rights organising against transphobes in Auckland, what it means to protest and the importance of creating space for trans people and experiences. Less importantly we also cover the election debates this week with a brief foray into the new economic numbers. Only one week to go on PledgeMe so it’s your last chance to help us reach our goal! This episode’s co-hosts: Phi...

Description We discuss the week that was in current political events, Posie Parker has cancelled her trip to NZ but the far-right is still organising, the ACT party are continuing to engage in extreme rhetoric amid a lack of real pressure on right-wing parties. ACT and National both continue to release radical rightwing policies that are both incoherent and ripped straight from the UK. We’re halfw...

Description Kyle speaks with Dr Andrew Dickson about the political decision by Labour to exclude babies from ACC coverage for birthing injuries. You can read Andrew’s article in the Spinoff here You can read the mentioned Green Party ACC policy here PledgeMe This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Andrew Timestamps 0:00 Introductions, injured at birth and acc 13:31 The ACC decision process and legislation...

Description PledgeMe We cover the week’s politics post- the major party campaign launches last weekend. We discuss how the campaign ‘proper’ might effect polling, the ineffectiveness of both Labour and National, ACT’s spontaneous combustion among it’s list candidates and what progressives can be hopeful about. This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Kieran Timestamps 01:30 Labour Campaign Launch, Dental Po...

Description We sit down for a long, detailed discussion with renowned tax expert Terry Baucher to talk about the current tax environment in NZ, what got us here and the different plans and outcomes of political party tax policy. For more from Terry on tax you can listen to the weekly release NZ Tax Podcast This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Terry Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:40 the history of tax in...

Description National launched an absolute failure of a tax plan this week amid a lull in political news as parliament had it’s final session before the election and the major parties prepared for a weekend launching their campaigns. We talk about the tax policy, competing narratives, and what might be in store over the next 6 weeks. This episode’s co-hosts: Philip, Rustie, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Int...