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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 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. 

Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: Willie Jackson

Political Commentary: Willie Jackson Political Commentary: Willie Jackson, 15.01 MB
Thu 9 Feb 2017

Otago University Politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards speaks to Hannah about Willie Jackson joining the Labour Party and the state of Māori politics in 2017.

Political Commentary with Associate Professor Jennifer Curtin: Muslim Ban

Political Commentary: Muslim Ban Political Commentary: Muslim Ban, 24.52 MB
Thu 2 Feb 2017

Auckland University Politics lecturer Assosiate Proffesor Jennifer Curtin speaks to Hannah about Bill English's respone to Donald Trump's Muslim ban, as well as the Labour/Green joint State of the Nation speech.

Political Commentary with Rod Oram: Oxfam Inequality Report

Political Commentary: Oxfam Inequality Report Political Commentary: Oxfam Inequality Report, 9.2 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017

Economic and political commentator Rod Oram speaks to Hannah about the recent Oxfam inequality report.

Political Commentary with David Slack: 2016 in Review

Political Commentary: 2016 in Review Political Commentary: 2016 in Review, 10.48 MB
Thu 22 Dec 2016

Speechwriter and columnist David Slack joins Hannah for a wrap-up of politics in 2016.

Political Commentary with Rod Oram: John Key Resigns

Political Commentary: John Key Resigns Political Commentary: John Key Resigns, 19.22 MB
Thu 8 Dec 2016

Economic and political commentator Rod Oram speaks to Hannah about reactions to John Key resigning and the process ahead to finding a new leader for the National Party.