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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/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: June 8, 2017

 Political Commentary with Dr. Bryce Edwards: June 8, 2017 Bryce Edwards: June 8, 2017, 17.73 MB
Thu 8 Jun 2017

Mikey hits Dr. B up on Winston's rise, National's rise the impending U.K. election.

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 1, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 1, 2017 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: June 1, 2017, 10.28 MB
Thu 1 Jun 2017

Mikey talks US politics and selfishness with David Slack. Is there a danger in laughing at politicians' surface foibles while they commit very real damage behind the scenes? #covfefe

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 25, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 25, 2017 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: May 25, 2017, 20.29 MB
Thu 25 May 2017

What's in the budget, eh? Released at 2pm today, Rod and Mikey take educated guesses at its contents and what they may for the average voter. With a sidebar appearance from the law student currently suing Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett, Sarah Thomson. (Good name, that one.)

Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: May 18, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: May 18, 2017 Jennifer Curtin: May 18, 2017, 19.84 MB
Thu 18 May 2017

Breakdowns of the Goverment's draft suicide prevention policy; Bill English's upcoming visit to Japan; the 'Crown Housing Policy'; and that puffy great satsuma over in the States.

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: May 11, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: May 11, 2017 Bryce Edwards: May 11, 2017, 20.74 MB
Thu 11 May 2017

Comey's out, the NZ MP asset disclosure list's in. But what does it all mean? Bryce and Mikey have your back.

Political Commentary with David Slack: Cabinet Reshuffle

 Political Commentary: Cabinet Reshuffle Political Commentary: Cabinet Reshuffle, 45.73 MB
Thu 27 Apr 2017

Columnist and speechwriter David Slack speaks to Hannah about the recent cabinet reshuffle.

Political Commentary with Associate Professor Jennifer Curtin: Andrew Little Defamation Case

 Political Commentary: Andrew Little Defamation Case Political Commentary: Andrew Little Defamation Case, 19.67 MB
Thu 13 Apr 2017

Auckland University Politics lecturer Associate Professor Jennifer Curtin speaks to Hannah about the defamation case against Labour leader Andrew Little.

Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: Murray Ball

 Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: Murray Ball Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: Murray Ball, 22.55 MB
Thu 16 Mar 2017

Otago University Politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards speaks to Hannah about the politics of Murray Ball, and calls for abortion reform in New Zealand.

Political Commentary with Rod Oram: Annette King Leaves Labour

 Political Commentary: Annette King Leaves Labour Political Commentary: Annette King Leaves Labour, 17.57 MB
Thu 2 Mar 2017

Economic and political commentator Rod Oram speaks to Hannah about Annette King resigning as deputy leader of the Labour Party.

Political Commentary with David Slack: Mana and Māori Unification

 Political Commentary: Mana and Māori Unification Political Commentary: Mana and Māori Unification, 19.04 MB
Thu 23 Feb 2017

Columnist and speechwriter David Slack speaks to Hannah about the Mana and Māori Party's recent agreement to work together in the 2017 general election.