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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: April 18, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 18, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: April 18, 2019, 11.65 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2019

Rod Oram talks to Mikey about the big news this week, the governments shocking u-turn on capital gains tax. And in other news, what about climate change, Rod?

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: April 11, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: April 11, 2019 Bryce Edwards: April 11, 2019, 26.69 MB
Thu 11 Apr 2019

Mikey chats to Dr. Bryce Edwards about the politics of the New Zealand census, ooooh boy, as well as some speculation on what happens now the gun laws have changed, who's affected?

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: April 4, 2019

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: April 4, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: April 4, 2019, 32.76 MB
Thu 4 Apr 2019

The gun laws have changed quickly and David Slack is in studio to talk to Mikey about how this has gone down. David comments on the varying opinions on this matter, and who needs to return their weapons.

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: March 28, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: March 28, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: March 28, 2019, 27.62 MB
Thu 28 Mar 2019

Jennifer Curtin talks to Mike about the governments response to the Christchurch terror attacks, and the worldwide effect that has had.

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: March 21, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: March 21, 2019 Bryce Edwards: March 21, 2019, 28.89 MB
Thu 21 Mar 2019

Dr. Bryce Edwards is on the line speaking about about the tradegy in Christchurch last Friday with Mike. They talk about the government's response to the painful events and what possible pathways there are for moving forwards and healing. 

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: March 14, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: March 14, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: March 14, 2019, 20.54 MB
Thu 14 Mar 2019

After recent news that the Serious Fraud Office is investigating the National Party, Rod Oram jumps on the line to chat to Mikey about what this really means. And on another note, how's that Zero Carbon Bill coming along?

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 7, 2019

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 7, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: March 7, 2019, 24.98 MB
Thu 7 Mar 2019

David Slack joins Mikey in studio, after a lovely stroll in Albert Park, to talk the kids striking against climate change and the divide between our MP's. Are we doing enough to protect our youth from the impending doom of climate disaster?

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 28, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 28, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: February 28, 2019, 31.95 MB
Thu 28 Feb 2019

We're sure you've heard about Capital Gains Tax in the last few days, but what about everything else in the Tax Working Group's report? Rod Oram's on the line to talk us through some of the other recommendations in the report. 

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: February 21, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: February 21, 2019 Bryce Edwards: February 21, 2019, 26.52 MB
Thu 21 Feb 2019

Dr. Bryce Edwards sheds some light on capital gains tax, who benefits? Who does it target? Will we survive? Also covering how New Zealand and China's trading relationship is currently being affected, and controversial speaker, Jordan Peterson's visit to Aotearoa.

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: February 14, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: February 14, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Jennifer Curtin: February 14, 2019, 21.62 MB
Thu 14 Feb 2019

Jennifer Curtain talks opinion polls, National's advertising campaigns, New Zealand's relationship with China and what's going on across the Tasman? Isn't there always just so much politics to cover? Yikes.