What's the diagnosis, Doctor? After a week of turmoil for the National Party, Dr. Bryce Edwards talks to Mikey about political donations, and what that means for a party. As well as covering some other political news, what's happening in Saudi Arabia?
It's been an almighty week for politics here in little New Zealand, and Rod Oram is here to help us understand this entire fiasco, is this the end for the National Party? And can we talk about some other issues going on, are we all going to melt? Mike and Rod touch on climate change in this current climate.
David Slack praises the governments spending surplus, the economy is blooming folks! Whilst also bringing many solutions for climate change into the studio, ranging from electric cars to personal trainers to keep you in check; all ideas welcome at this point.
Jennifer and Mikey talk recent politics and Jacinda Arden's approach, kindness, and she's killin' it. Covering all the political news from this week, Jami Lee Ross stands down and Simon Bridges speaks up, the Mood for Boardroom gives their opinions of the government and NZ First are proposing a new bill.
What's going on in New Zealand politics this week Dr. Bryce? Prime Minister, Jacinda Arden, is checking out what's going on in New York with baby Neve, Trump wants a war on drugs but not Jacinda, and in breaking news, someone has leaked an incident report from the government. Uh oh.
There's something different about this government, maybe it's that blueprint coalition, right Rod? Who knows. But what does it really mean? Rod breaks down the latest political announcement with Tess, and what it could bring.
Ahhh, the business world, please tell us about it David. Ooooh and the banks, and money, is it all even real? Or just pretend? Mike and David get to the bottom of it on this weeks Political Commentary?
Jennifer Curtin catches up with Mikey about all sorts of political happenings in the last week; covering our Pacific neighbours, Nauru, Phil Twyford's comments about Auckland Council's housing plans; and another politician using their personal email. Sigh.
Dr. Bryce Edwards is on the line catching up with Mike about what politics is fluffing his duvet this week, right Mike? Covering the new Business Council, Chelsea Manning's visa, and Labour's 'summer camp'.
What's political commentary without some Trump nice and early on your Thursday morning? David Slack joins Mike to discuss the latest spillage of politics in the US, and there's a lot to cover. Yikes, do we have time for it all?