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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...

Description Kyle chats with Paris Marx and Kieran McLean about the turn to the right across western liberal democracies and the way that bigotry politics is being used as the leading edge to mask increasingly extreme neoliberal economic reform - with close reference to NZ, Canada and the US. This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Paris, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Introduction / ACT in NZ 5:05 The Situation in...

Description This week we discuss ACT party candidate troubles and the marginal shift in media coverage of right-wing parties. We dip into some policy critique as ACT and National seek to cash in on crime rhetoric with increasingly incoherent announcements. And why isn’t Labour taking advantage of the current vacuum to offer anything to voters? This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Finlay, Jimmy Timestamp...

Description It’s been a busy and horrible week in NZ politics and 1/200 has tried to cover as much as possible without losing it. We talk about the parties’ tax plans, the lack of sufficient policy from the big two, and the removal of covid mandates. The second half of the cast descends into rant against right-wing parties (predominantly NZ First and ACT) choosing to go after the extremist vote an...

Description Kyle and Josephine are joined by Arama Rata to discuss the new Te Pāti Māori policy for a Mokopuna Māori Authority, the re-emergence of discourse around Labour’s “Mass Arrivals” bill, and the release and subsequent concerns raised by NZ’s updated defense strategy. Petition against AUKUS This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Josephine, Arama Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 4:37 Te Pati Maori Moko...

Description Kyle and Mark try and cover the entirety of a ludicrous week in NZ and international politics. From Kiri Allan to Climate Crises through “leaked” tax policy and National’s bizarre new stance on sex education. This episode’s co-hosts: Mark, Kyle Timestamps 0:57 Upcoming topics 2:35 Kiri Allan’s Resignation  20:09 Nationals leaked Labour Tax Policies and GST 35:59 The lack of climat...

Description 1/200 is joined by Rustie and Finlay to talk recent polling coverage, Labour’s multiple announcements about crime policy, and National’s attempt to raid renters’ Kiwisaver accounts. This episode’s co-hosts: Kyle, Rustie, Finlay Timestamps 1:08 Polling Update 20:55 Labour’s crime policies 36:45 National Policy  Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon....