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

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 17, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 17, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 17, 2021, 25.53 MB
Thu 17 Jun 2021

I tēnei ata for Political Commentary, Rod phones up to talk about the government's Dawn Raids apology, the Climate Change Commission's report and EV rebate scheme, and the Northland Hīkoi and SNA debate. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 10, 2021

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 10, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 10, 2021, 23.13 MB
Thu 10 Jun 2021

David Slack is on the line and today he's talking about the nurses strike, the Harbour Bridge bike path, and the Climate Change Commission's final report. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: June 3, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: June 3, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: June 3, 2021, 19.07 MB
Thu 3 Jun 2021

Jennifer Curtin phones up to keep us in the loop with what's happening in politics. On the cards today is Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's visit to Aotearoa, resignations and reports of verbal altercations in the National Party, and the floods in Cantebury. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 20, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 20, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 20, 2021, 26.85 MB
Thu 20 May 2021

I tēnei ata for Political Commentary, Rod is on the line and talking to Rachel about the situation in Palestine, the government's recent announcements on immigration, and the Ngāi Tahu water situation. 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: May 13, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Lara Greaves: May 13, 2021 Lara Greaves: May 13, 2021, 21.57 MB
Thu 13 May 2021

Dr. Lara Greaves is our political commentator i tēnei wiki, and today she chats to us about accusations of racism towards Judith Collins and the Māori Party being sent out of Parliament last night. She also talks about the public sector wage freeze, and what's been happening with voting regarding the establishment of Māori wards around the country. Whakarongo mai. 

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: May 6, 2021

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: May 6, 2021 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: May 6, 2021, 23.12 MB
Thu 6 May 2021

David Slack is on the line talking us through what's happening in politics. On the cards today is the government’s decision to not denounce China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims as genocide, the controversy regarding Speaker of the House, Trevor Mallard; and the deadlocked Samoan election. Whakarongo mai!

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 28, 2021

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 28, 2021 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 28, 2021, 23.58 MB
Wed 28 Apr 2021

Rod Oram is on the line and today he's giving us his takes on the Government's deal with Amazon, the independent review of local government, and the new 'high risk' COVID-19 categorisation. Whakarongo mai! 

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!