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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/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: November 7, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: November 7, 2019 Bryce Edwards: November 7, 2019, 17.12 MB
Thu 7 Nov 2019

Winnie-the-Kingmaker's at it again, this time 'it' being, erm, sueing the government for breach of privacy. As you do.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: October 31, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: October 31, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: October 31, 2019, 20.02 MB
Thu 31 Oct 2019

This morning on Political Commentary, Rachel and Rod Oram discuss the Emissions Trading Scheme, the Land War Commemorations, and National's comments on proposed policies for beneficiaries.

Political Commentary w/ Morgan Godfrey: October 24, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Morgan Godfrey: October 24, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Morgan Godfrey: October 24, 2019, 17.61 MB
Thu 24 Oct 2019

We've got Morgan Godfrey for some political commentary this morning. Talking the NZ First conference, gay conversion therapy, and National MP, Paula Bennett and Green MP, Chlöe Swarbrick's debate about cannabis.

Political Commentary w/ Prof. Jennifer Curtin: October 17, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Prof. Jennifer Curtin: October 17, 2019 Jennifer Curtin: October 17, 2019, 19.81 MB
Thu 17 Oct 2019

We've got Professor Jennifer Curtin on the line bright and early this morning to get a good dose of what's happening in politics. Talking polls, the latest local elections, and new regulations for University accommodation.

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: October 10, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: October 10, 2019 Bryce Edwards: October 10, 2019, 16.63 MB
Thu 10 Oct 2019

Dr. Bryce Edwards dials in from Wellington to fill us in on what's been happening in politics around Aotearoa. Covering the low voter turnout in local elections, what's been happening with NZ First and what we could being doing with the governments budget surplus. 

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: October 3, 2019

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: October 3, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: October 3, 2019, 19.84 MB
Thu 3 Oct 2019

David Slack here for the coffee and some political yarns. Talking climate change, local elections and free speech.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: September 26, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: September 26, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: September 26, 2019, 21.94 MB
Thu 26 Sep 2019

We've got Rod Oram on the line to talk us through some politics, this morning. Ahead of the climate strikes tomorrow, Rod talks about the UN Climate Action Summit, the governments economic plan, and the Royal Commission Inquiry.

Political Commentary w/ Prof. Jennifer Curtin: September 19, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Prof. Jennifer Curtin: September 19, 2019 Jennifer Curtin: September 19, 2019, 22.09 MB
Thu 19 Sep 2019

Professor Jennifer Curtin's on the line with Rachel this morning talking about what has been happening with the Labour party in the last few weeks, Brexit, and New Zealand history in schools.

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: September 12, 2019

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: September 12, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: September 12, 2019, 27.38 MB
Thu 12 Sep 2019

David Slack pops into the studio to help us work through some of the political turmoil that's been surrounding us in the last week. Discussing the Labour Party sexual allegations, Simon Bridges' comments about communism and Brexit.

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: September 5, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: September 5, 2019 Bryce Edwards: September 5, 2019, 19.73 MB
Thu 5 Sep 2019

Dr. Bryce Edwards takes us international this morning with live updates of Brexit. But of course, back in Aotearoa we're talking about the Kiwi Build Reset, and the social services funding.