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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/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: January 11, 2018

 Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: January 11, 2018 Jennifer Curtin: January 11, 2018, 23.57 MB
Thu 11 Jan 2018

We remember the legacy and strong values of Jim Anderton - in the age of personality politics, a reminder of the ideals of public service. And relic or a necessary yardstick, just who are '100 day plans' for? The press, the public, the parliament? Oh, and erm... Oprah for President?

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: December 21, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: December 21, 2017 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: December 21, 2017, 39.97 MB
Thu 21 Dec 2017

It's the end of the year, and let's face it... 2017 hasn't been a great one for empathy. From the public treatment of our politicians to the treament of our least fortunate citizens, David Slack reckons it's about time we all took pause. It is Christmas, after all.

Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: November 30, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Dr. Bryce Edwards: November 30, 2017 Bryce Edwards: November 30, 2017, 21.22 MB
Thu 30 Nov 2017

The 'secret coalition document' and the big scoop from David Fisher that no one seems to care about. Today's segment brought to you by the letters O, I + A and the word: 'transparency'.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: November 16, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: November 16, 2017 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: November 16, 2017, 26.53 MB
Thu 16 Nov 2017

What's Twyford up to with Auckland's Unitary Plan? Is Winston going to North Korea? When is a (CP)TPP not a trade agreement? Are we having fun yet? (Yes, actually.)

Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: November 9, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: November 9, 2017 Jennifer Curtin: November 9, 2017, 23.87 MB
Thu 9 Nov 2017

Assoc. Prof. Curtin helps you get to the bottom of what happened on that fractious first day back in parliament. Was it reportedly awful or are the press just starved for snacks? Why's the appointment of a Reserve Bank Governor so important? And Winston asks National: are you being served?

Political Commentary w/ David Slack: November 2, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: November 2, 2017 Political Commentary w/ David Slack: November 2, 2017, 31.55 MB
Thu 2 Nov 2017

David Slack and Mikey ruminate on our country's current status. Could we be entering Episode Phwoar: A New Hope? (Sorry.) Are we now led by the best of a bunch of combined experience? Or is it all a rag tag cobble destined to fall over at the first hurdle? Feat. special appearances from your charming listener texts.

Political Commentary w/ Bryce Edwards: October 26, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Bryce Edwards: October 26, 2017 Political Commentary w/ Bryce Edwards: October 26, 2017, 15.23 MB
Thu 26 Oct 2017

Mikey & Dr. Bryce Edwards talk the new coalition government & the new ministers in cabinet.

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: October 19, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: October 19, 2017 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: October 19, 2017, 17.05 MB
Thu 19 Oct 2017

Rod Oram discusses the difficulty of cutting a deal with Winston Peters and NZ First. Will Winston self destruct & take the next government with him?

Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: October 12, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Curtin: October 12, 2017 Jennifer Curtin: October 12, 2017, 25.65 MB
Thu 12 Oct 2017

Assoc. Prof. Curtin preaches the virtues of patience in the face of a frenzied media. When there's a necessary local political news vacuum, should we be paying much heed to what fills it?

Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: September 28, 2017

 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: September 28, 2017 Political Commentary w/ Rod Oram: September 28, 2017, 25.16 MB
Thu 28 Sep 2017

Rod Oram discusses the election results. Has support for the right side of the political sphere actually slipped since 2014? Did National tell a bunch of fibs on the campaign trail? What sort of shape is