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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: 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.

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: February 7, 2019

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: February 7, 2019 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: February 7, 2019, 21.6 MB
Thu 7 Feb 2019

David Slack joins Geneva in studio today to discuss this whole Kiwi-build ordeal that everyones talking about, as well as reflecting on the Prime Ministers speech at Waitangi yesterday, and what we can expect from the year ahead.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: January 31, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: January 31, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: January 31, 2019, 26.34 MB
Thu 31 Jan 2019

Another jam-packed political commentary with Rod Oram for Breakfast, this morning. Talking the Prime Ministers return from Davos, and all that comes along with that (a lot) as well as National recent comments on tax and the never-ending story of Kiwi-build. Phew.

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: January 24, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: January 24, 2019 Bryce Edwards: January 24, 2019, 27.08 MB
Thu 24 Jan 2019

Is Kiwibuild going to plan? Looking for updates on our PM, Jacinda Ardern, who's over in Europe? And what about Labour MP, Andrew Little's, concern for human rights in New Zealand? All seems important stuff. Oh, and what's happening with Jami-Lee Ross now that he's back? We have a lot to catch up on with Dr. Bryce Edwards, it seems.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: January 17, 2019

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: January 17, 2019 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: January 17, 2019, 29.43 MB
Thu 17 Jan 2019

Is that, Rod Oram, our US correspondent..? Very cool. Rod dials in from the United States to give us the political low down on what's been going on. But not only covering happenings in the US, Rod's got a few things to say about ye old Brexit in the UK, yikes.