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Political Commentary

A rotating cast of the finest political minds offer up commentary on the big topics of the week.

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Political Commentary w/ David Slack: January 27, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: January 27, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: January 27, 2021, 18.54 MB
Thu 27 Jan 2022

David chats about Rapid Antigen Tests, the Omicron three phase plan, and the events industry in 'Red'. 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: December 16, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: December 16, 2021 Lara Greaves: December 16, 2021, 23.01 MB
Thu 16 Dec 2021

Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about people leaving Tāmaki Makaurau over summer, inequities in the vaccination rollout, and the new National Party leadership. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: December 9, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: December 9, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: December 9, 2021, 19.58 MB
Thu 9 Dec 2021

Rod keeps us up to date on Cop 26 and National's leadership changes.

Political Commentary w/ Pr. Jennifer Curtin: December 2, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Pr. Jennifer Curtin: December 2, 2021 Jennifer Curtin: December 2, 2021, 24.13 MB
Thu 2 Dec 2021

Professor Jennifer Curtin gives us her take on National's new leadership, the traffiic light system, and how the world is reacting to the new COVID-19 variant. 

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: November 25, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: November 25, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: November 25, 2021, 22.08 MB
Thu 25 Nov 2021

David keeps us up to date with the breaking news in the National Party, the new traffic light system, and COP 26. Whakarongo mai! 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: November 18, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: November 18, 2021 Lara Greaves: November 18, 2021, 25.09 MB
Thu 18 Nov 2021

Dr Lara Greaves gets us up to date with the traffic light system, kids going back to school, and Whānau Ora vs. The Ministry of Health. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: November 11, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: November 11, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: November 11, 2021, 17.53 MB
Thu 11 Nov 2021

Rod Oram gives us a big on-the-ground special on COP26. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ Pr. Jennifer Curtin: November 4, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Pr. Jennifer Curtin: November 4, 2021 Jennifer Curtin: November 4, 2021, 20.67 MB
Thu 4 Nov 2021

Jennifer keeps us in the loop with what's happening with COVID-19 alert levels in New Zealand, all things COP26, and what's the deal with Australia and France. Whakarongo mai! 

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: October 28, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: October 28, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: October 28, 2021, 22.87 MB
Thu 28 Oct 2021

David Slack phones up to chat about vaccine mandates, the school's back situation, and the COVID-19 Protection Framework announcement. Whakarongo mai! 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: October 21, 2021

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: October 21, 2021 Lara Greaves: October 21, 2021, 23.4 MB
Thu 21 Oct 2021

Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about vaccination rates for Māori, thoughts ahead of Friday's announcement, and how students are going in the lockdown. Whakarongo mai!