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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 with Dr Bryce Edwards: July 18, 2024

Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: July 18, 2024 Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: July 18, 2024, 21.54 MB
Thu 18 Jul 2024

Bryce Edwards from Victoria University chats the rise of a toxic culture in NZ politics, MP Shane Jones undeclared meeting with mining bosses, and NZ's future climate targets.

Political Commentary w/ Dr Lara Greaves: 20 June, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Dr Lara Greaves: 20 June, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Dr Lara Greaves: 20 June, 2024, 13.25 MB
Thu 20 Jun 2024

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about allegations about misuse of private data by Te Pati Maori, and the PM's performance post Budget announcement.

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: June 13, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: June 13, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: June 13, 2024, 13.49 MB
Thu 13 Jun 2024

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the government's walking back of promised cancer drug funding, and agriculture being left out of ETS. 

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 6 June, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 6 June, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 6 June, 2024, 16.86 MB
Thu 6 Jun 2024

This week Max Harris speaks to Rachel about the fall out of the Government's budget and the rise of protest action across Aotearoa.

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves: 30 May, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves: 30 May, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves: 30 May, 2024, 13.36 MB
Thu 30 May 2024

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about Budget day, and strike action across the motu. 

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: May 23, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: May 23, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: May 23, 2024, 10.02 MB
Thu 23 May 2024

Max Harris speaks to Rachel about the pre-budget speech from National, David MacLeod being stood down but still chairing the fast track approval bill committee and protests across Aotearoa Universities supporting divestment and calls for action to support Palestine. Whakarongo mai nei!

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 9 May, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 9 May, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: 9 May, 2024, 13.48 MB
Thu 9 May 2024

Max Harris speaks to Rachel about Mark Mitchell’s prison conference, the government considering removing same day enrolment on election day and discussions about tikanga being taught to law students.

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: May 2, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves: May 2, 2024 Lara Greaves: May 2, 2024, 12.33 MB
Thu 2 May 2024

Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the rolling of two ministers, recent polls and a potential payrise for MPs.

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Marc Daalder: 18 April, 2024, 11.52 MB
Thu 18 Apr 2024

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the Resource Management Amendment Bill, Warner Brothers/ Stuff deal and the Wellington tunnel plan.

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: April 11, 2024

Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: April 11, 2024 Political Commentary w/ Max Harris: April 11, 2024, 10.21 MB
Thu 11 Apr 2024

Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about cuts to the public sector and disability funding, Winston Peters’ speech to the UN about Gaza, and popularity of the PM.