The Good Oil

In episode 11 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with no-nonsense campaigner and rising Māori political voice, Corina Shields. Corina doesn’t just see politics as broken, she sees the whole system cracking. From the cycle of abuse that traps families, to the top-down agendas that ignore everyday Kiwis, she’s calling time on the nonsense. With a backbone of steel, Corina opens up about walking...

In episode ten of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Unite New Zealand founder and leader, Lee Taituha. Raised in the Kingitanga movement and shaped by frontline service, Lee’s career has spanned armed security, law enforcement, and senior leadership roles in education, science, and economics. One of the most qualified Maori voices in politics, he argues the need for a single constitution, l...

In episode nine of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with political commentator and historian Chris Trotter. A lifelong man of the Left, Chris isn’t afraid to call out the contradictions within his own side, or anyone else’s. From union halls to newsroom columns, he’s spent decades in the trenches of New Zealand’s political debate, and he’s never been one to bite his tongue. In this episode, Chr...

In episode eight of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with ex-National MP Simon O’Connor. Once a seminarian, Simon was one of the few politicians willing to say what many are thinking. Over a decade in Parliament, Simon built a reputation for going against the grain — unapologetically pro-life, pro-free speech, and sceptical of the creeping influence of identity politics. In this episode, he tal...

In episode seven of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam has a long and lively discussion with Destiny Church leader, Brian Tamaki. From his beginnings in Te Awamutu to his rise as one of the country's most controversial figures, Cam discovers the man behind the headlines. They tackle the hot-button topics: gender wars, religion, what the future holds for New Zealand, and a program close to his heart: Man Up...

In episode six of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam chats with Anna McLoughlin — a Media Researcher and Comms Engagement Specialist. Anna zeroes in on the crucial role of media and government throughout the pandemic. She’s a fierce advocate for integrity, free speech, and ethical standards, challenging the influence of government funding on mainstream media and highlighting the suppression of dissenting v...

In episode five of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Dr. Sheree Trotter—academic, historian, and commentator. With a PhD from the University of Auckland, Sheree, of Te Arawa descent, brings a rare depth of knowledge across Māori, New Zealand, and Jewish histories. Her doctoral research focused on Zionism, and she's the co-founder of the Holocaust and Antisemitism Foundation, Indigenous Emba...

In episode four of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam talks with Penny Marie — investigative journalist, researcher, and founder of Let Kids Be Kids NZ. Penny doesn’t hold back. She’s a fierce advocate for transparency in schools and stronger parental involvement, and she's deeply critical of the direction New Zealand’s education system is heading, especially when it comes to gender ideology and sexuality...

In episode three of The Good Oil Podcast , Cam talks with Ani O’Brien —political commentator, writer, and staunch defender of women’s rights. A founding member of the Free Speech Union, Ani doesn’t mince words. The conversation dives into hot-button territory: rainbow politics, death threats, climate warriors, social division, Treaty principles, revisionist history, and cancel culture. No filters,...

In episode two of The Good Oil Podcast , Cam sits down with Maurice Williamson —former politician, diplomat and current Auckland Councillor, and unapologetic straight-shooter. His bio reads “Atheist who’s not afraid of burning in hell,” and he talks exactly like someone with nothing to lose. He weighs in on culture wars, New Zealand politics, and where he thinks the world’s going off the rails.  ...

Cam Slater talks with Winston Peters for over 90mins on a wide range set of topics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.