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Political Commentary

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

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: April 22, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: April 22, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: April 22, 2021, 18.6 MB
Thu 22 Apr 2021

I tēnei ata on Political Commentary, Jennifer Curtain is on the line talking us through what's been happening in the political landscape both here and overseas. She talks to Rachel about the District Health Board overhaul, the Samoan election, and the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin over the murder of George Floyd in the United States in May of last year. Whakarongo mai. 
 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: April 8, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: April 8, 2021 Lara Greaves: April 8, 2021, 19.4 MB
Thu 8 Apr 2021

I tēnei ata, Dr. Lara Greaves calls up the studio to chat to Rachel about the trans-Tasman bubble, calls for HPV self-testing, and the Auckland Light Rail to Māngere. Whakarongo mai! 

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 1, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 1, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 1, 2021, 24.16 MB
Thu 1 Apr 2021

Political commentator Rod Oram phones up to chat to Rachel about the government's recent housing announcement, the Climate Change Commission's draft proposal, and the trans-Tasman bubble! Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 25, 2021

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 25, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 25, 2021, 24.87 MB
Thu 25 Mar 2021

David Slack is on the line this morning with his takes on the current political climate. Hot topics of the day include Police Ten 7, the government's recent housing announcement, and the trans-Tasman bubble. Whakarongo mai! 

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: March 17, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: March 17, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: March 17, 2021, 25.94 MB
Wed 17 Mar 2021

Jennifer Curtin dials into the studio and talks to Rachel about the Royal Commission of inquiry outcomes regarding the 2019 Mosque Attacks; trans-Tasman relations after the deportation of a minor from Australia to New Zealand; and the London police response to the Sarah Everard vigil. 

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 11, 2021

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 11, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 11, 2021, 21.32 MB
Thu 11 Mar 2021

Political commentator David Slack is on the line chatting to Rachel about the Canal Road trees in Avondale, reports of police profiling and photographing innocent rangatahi, and fresh calls for the decriminalisation of cannabis in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai! 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: March 4, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: March 4, 2021 Lara Greaves: March 4, 2021, 21.82 MB
Thu 4 Mar 2021

I tēnei ata Dr. Lara Greaves from the University f Auckland speaks with Rachel about covid messaging around the latest lockdown, the University's response to Level 3, and Ngāti Maru's treaty settlement. Tune in!

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 25, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 25, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 25, 2021, 19.82 MB
Thu 25 Feb 2021

Rod Oram dials in for to talk through some of the important issues in the political sphere over the past week. Covering ten years since the Christchurch earthquake, and the latest Stats NZ Child Poverty report.

Political Commentary w/ Prof. Jennifer Curtin: February 18, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Prof. Jennifer Curtin: February 18, 2021 Jennifer Curtin: February 18, 2021, 23 MB
Thu 18 Feb 2021

Professor Jennifer Curtin dials in to talk us through some of the complex issues going on in our political sphere. Starting with the latest news on Covid-19 in Aotearoa, and some of what's been happening across the ditch.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 11, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 11, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 11, 2021, 20.83 MB
Thu 11 Feb 2021

Rod Oram dials in with plenty to talk about this morning. Rach and Rod catch up about what the Trump impeachment means, what happened at Waitangi, and the overhaul of the RMA.