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Political Commentary

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/ 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.

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.