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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/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: July 4, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: July 4, 2019 Bryce Edwards: July 4, 2019, 22.68 MB
Thu 4 Jul 2019

Dr. Bryce Edwards dials in on this dreary day to chat with Rachel about something that seems extra important in rain like this, how do we ensure our rental homes are warm and dry and is the government doing enough? Also talking about the DHB's, and the End of Life Choice bill.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 27, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 27, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 27, 2019, 20.05 MB
Thu 27 Jun 2019

Rod Oram calls in from the USA but is keen to talk about NZ politics. And after some reshuffling in parliament, Rod's got a few things to chat with Rachel about. As well as some proposed recommendations for changes to voting.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 20, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 20, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: June 20, 2019, 24.6 MB
Thu 20 Jun 2019

Rod Oram goes international on his politics this morning, talking the UK leadership debate, and comes back home for chats with Rachel about David Seymour's comments on free speech and Christopher Luxon resigning from Air New Zealand, will we see him in the National Party soon?

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: June 13, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: June 13, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: June 13, 2019, 22.75 MB
Fri 14 Jun 2019

Jennifer Curtin has a long talk with Rachel about the state care inquiry, and Oranga Tamariki in light of the recent Newsroom investigation. 

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 6, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 6, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 6, 2019, 19.1 MB
Thu 6 Jun 2019

A hot topic at the moment, culture in politics, and David Slack is here to talk to Rachel about a recent book he's read, Marilyn Waring's The Political Years. David and Rachel discuss 40 years ago in politics to now, what's changed and are things any better?

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: May 30, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: May 30, 2019 Bryce Edwards: May 30, 2019, 18.86 MB
Thu 30 May 2019

With all the budget talk going on, Dr. Bryce Edwards dials in to make some sense of it all with Rachel. Not only do we have the budget announcement at 2pm today to worry about, but all the ongoings in the last 24 hours have made for an interesting conversation. 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: May 23, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: May 23, 2019 Bryce Edwards: May 23, 2019, 20.16 MB
Thu 23 May 2019

Rachel chats with Dr. Bryce Edwards about the Francis Review, a report revealing bullying in parliament and some suggested codes of conduct to improve political behaviour. The pair also discuss some of the comments made by the National Party about boosting New Zealand's ties with the USA. Interesting.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 16, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 16, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 16, 2019, 17.62 MB
Thu 16 May 2019

Rachel chats with Rod Oram about why some are a little displeased with the weight of the Zero Carbon Bill, what's happening over in France at the Christchuch Call Summit and why the government has gone back on their no-fees policy for tertiary education. 

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: May 9, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: May 9, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: May 9, 2019, 18.25 MB
Thu 9 May 2019

Jennifer Curtin dials in to talk politics with Rachel, with many announcements from the government this week, on the top of everyone's tongue's is the Zero Carbon Bill. But is it good enough? And the Australian election is coming up, so how's that going down?

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: May 2, 2019

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: May 2, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: May 2, 2019, 38.69 MB
Thu 2 May 2019

David Slack wouldn't miss this for the world, some political chat with Mikey. Talking social media eradication, the National Party and what politics has taught us.