We discuss the return of Alliance Party to national politics in Aotearoa. Their values and platform are explicitly on the left. So we asked them about who they are, how they see the current political environment and where they are winning support. What are they adding to the campaign? What is working? What are their plans for the future? With guests Victor Billot (Party Leader) & Sionainn Byrnes (Party Secretary).
Read MoreOur guest Moko talks about the encampment in the red zone of Ōtautahi/Christchurch where he lives. We discuss the situation with the encampment, Moko’s long history of being unhomed and working to help others in the community. With the third reading of the Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill having just passed, we discuss the politics of housing and the culture within the agencies that offer assistance.
Read More1/200 chats with the Green's Māngere candidate Michel Mulipola. We discuss the challenges facing the electorate, the cost of living and the importance of politicians being a voice for their community.
Read MoreAn entire trilogy of Pmax Wild Rides regarding the curriculum refresh! Covering both curriculum and assessment changes with about as much rigor as you can manage in a car.
Read MoreKieran interviews David Gerard, author of Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain, who discusses the continuity of grift that saw the crypto bros pivot to AI for their next scam
Read MoreWe host Dr Bex Graham to discuss the recent manifesto released by Child Poverty Action Group, particularly in relation to disability. What policies could be implemented to make a difference for communities facing multiple challenges under the current National coalition?
Read MoreWe discuss the western consensus on genocide, and look particularly at the political environment in Australia, where their Labor government has been one of the worst and most pro-Zionist, despite their PM’s previous alignment with the movement. We talk about what to look out for, what can be done and the need to keep the pressure on regardless of who wins in November 2026
Read MoreAI has been rearing it’s head as a policy outcome during the election campaign with both major parties signaling that AI use is a part of NZ’s future. How did we get here, what are the risks and warning signs to look out for and what should we be doing?
Read MoreThe Migrant Workers Association organised a protest against the rising tide of racist and anti immigrant rhetoric from political parties and leaders as the elections near. Winston Peters' racist tirade against Lawrence Xu-nan in parliament, alongside his party's anti immigrant rhetoric aimed at harnessing votes by dividing the working class and distracting from failures of their policies were key issues that motivated the protest. The protest featured satirical street theater, which evoked a triggered response from Winston Peters. Among other things, we discuss the contradictions within Winston Peters' politics and the history and intent of street theater within protest movements. We’re joined by Anu Kaloti and Joe Carolan.
Read MoreDr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly talk about the Graham Platner debacle in Maine, USA and what it shows about the sickness at the heart of Western liberal electoral politics.
Read MoreWe discuss conspiratorial narratives and dogwhistles in the 2026 election with M Dentith. New Zealand First, 'globalism' and 'great replacement', media malpractice, and the Atlas Network.
Read More1/200 chats with the Alliance's Christchurch Central candidate Greg Byrnes. We discuss his background, the Alliance Party, passion for the environment, the importance of working for workers, infrastructure and enrolling to vote.
Read MoreThe recent student-led uprising in India received international attention and forced concessions from the Modi government which was long seen as having few formidable political challengers at the national level.
Read More1/200 chats with the Green's Mt Albert candidate Ricardo. We discuss the Mt Albert Electorate, TOP & other competitors, ideology and making strategic change over the long term. As an MP he also has important positions on immigration, social welfare, and the workforce.
Read MoreWe speak with the Chair of Fired Up Stilettos, Bianca Beebe, about FUS’s campaign and organising to get workers’ rights for independent contractors via the Commerce Act Amendment Bill.
Read MoreIn this episode Josephine speaks with Indian activists in Aotearoa, Sapna Samant, Oscar Romero and Anu Kaloti about a left perspective on the India-NZ FTA, the rising tide of anti Indian racism as well as how to locate Modi within the context of the US imperialism.
Read MoreWe’re joined by Mikey Brenndorfer about the structure of primary health, the history of policy that led us to the present day structures and the way that they are presenting unique and immediate risks of privatisation of the NZ healthcare system
Read More1/200 chats with Labour’s Tāmaki candidate Max Harris about the challenges ahead, what the team is hearing on the doorstep and the opportunities for organising around progressive issues.
Read MoreWe speak with Education researcher and expert Richard Manning about far-right manipulation of the NZ History curriculum. This is being guided by a small preferred academic elite like Elizabeth Rata and Paul Moon, supported by the Atlas Network. How can we fight back against these encroachments and build a curriculum that tells the truth?
Read MoreWe speak with Asher about the impacts of potentially ‘automating’ welfare systems, the disaster of RoboDebt in Australia and the ways in which cuts to the public service intentionally degrade and undermine functionality.
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