95bFM: Political Commentary: Recent Episodes
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A rotating cast of the finest political minds offer up commentary on the big topics of the week. Broadcast Thursday mornings from Auckland, New Zealand.
Lara Greaves joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about Primeminister Christopher Luxon's comments about small businesses relying too heavily on the Government, and Winston Peters' comments regarding Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara dials in for a chat with Milly about the Green Party's latest slogan announcement, their proposed policy for AI data centers, classic slogans of the past, and The Opportunity Party's chances with National. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara dials in for a chat with Rosetta and Milly about the latest NZ First conference, proposed changes to sick leave, and Paul Henry joining the ACT Party. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara chats with Rosetta and Milly about Modi's visit, and Winston Peters' response to China's missile test in the Pacific. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara Greaves chats with Rosetta and Milly about NZ First's proposed policy to reduce voting rights to NZ Citizens. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about the latest poll results, support for major parties at a new low, and Opportunity Party support on the rise. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara Greaves phones in for political commentary, to chat about National's Kiwisaver policy, the Green's Tax Policy, and coalition tensions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about all things politics! Whakarongo mai nei!
Lara phones in for a catch up on the world of politics! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear her kōrero with Rosetta and Milly about environmental lobbying, Maiki Sherman, and leaked comments from Barbara Edmonds about Nicola Willis.
Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about allegations about misuse of private data by Te Pati Maori, and the PM's performance post Budget announcement.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the government's walking back of promised cancer drug funding, and agriculture being left out of ETS.
This week Max Harris speaks to Rachel about the fall out of the Government's budget and the rise of protest action across Aotearoa.
Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary about Budget day, and strike action across the motu.
Max Harris speaks to Rachel about the pre-budget speech from National, David MacLeod being stood down but still chairing the fast track approval bill committee and protests across Aotearoa Universities supporting divestment and calls for action to support Palestine. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris speaks to Rachel about Mark Mitchell’s prison conference, the government considering removing same day enrolment on election day and discussions about tikanga being taught to law students.
Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the rolling of two ministers, recent polls and a potential payrise for MPs.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the Resource Management Amendment Bill, Warner Brothers/ Stuff deal and the Wellington tunnel plan.
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about cuts to the public sector and disability funding, Winston Peters’ speech to the UN about Gaza, and popularity of the PM.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's layout of the priority list for the next three months, as well as the budget forcasting set out for 2024.
Rachel speaks with Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves about the Budget Policy Statement from the government, reviews in the tertiary sector and communications regarding disability allowance cuts.
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Kāinga Ora, fast track consent bill and Auckland Council's long term plan.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about the government's review of the free lunches at schools scheme, their agreement to rewrite the Arms Act and Chlöe Swarbrick as the new leader of the Green Party.
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary on the government's recent policy decisions, revoking of associative press passes from parliament and more.
Dr Lara Greaves talks about the closure of Newshub, the dissolution of the Maori Health Authority and the Gang Patch Ban on Political Commentary.
Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about the Three Waters repeal, AUKUS discussions and broad policy coming out of the government's coalition right now.
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about National's tax policy, Labour's dental care policy and the disruptions from Freedoms New Zealand at campaign launches. Whakarongo mai nei!
Louise Delany, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago and member of Tax Justice Aotearoa New Zealand gives us some Political Commentary about National's proposed tax policy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on political donations and whether there are enough regulations, as well as major policy announcements from parties recently and what they might spell for the tone of the election year. Whakarongo mai nei!
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about climate issues leading up to the election, including discussion around the Waitematā harbour crossings, BlackRock investment in energy and policy documents released by Megan Woods regarding energy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Robert Patman gives some international Political Commentary on Russia's bringing of the war to Moscow, and the New Zealand relationship with AUKUS. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin dials in for some Political Commentary about the pressures of politics, the trans-Tasman relationship and recent polls. Whakarongo mai nei!
Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about climate policies from parties in the leadup to the election, discusses recent polls and National’s kiwisaver bond payment policy (+ other parties’ response to it). Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about what themes appear to be revealing themselves in the policy announcements from parties leading up to this year's election, as well as his thoughts on the reforms of the Resource Management Act. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Robert Patman gives us some international Political Commentary about the attempted coup in Russia, and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' recent visit to China. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram speaks to Rachel about Michael Wood's resignation, National’s emissions policy (which he has written about in depth here), proposals for shifting the ETS to make it an incentive to reduce emissions rather than offsetting in forests and contrasts our climate policies from major parties with the major party plans of the UK. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram gives us a bit of Political Commentary about the National party’s plans to lift the moratorium on genetic engineering, the Green party’s announcement of tax cuts and ending poverty and an RNZ staffer’s changes to Reuters stories to be pro-Russia. Whakarongo mai nei!
On a big day for council and the electoral system we have a bit of Political Commentary from Rod Oram. He also discusses National’s potential withdrawing of support for He Waka Eke Noa, the farm emissions working group. Whakarongo mai nei!
Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the political footballing and early campaigning prior to this year's election. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jennifer Curtin gives us some Political Commentary about National's use of AI images in campaigning materials, and the government's budget. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today we have a budget prediction spesh with Rod Oram on Political Commentary, as Rachel talks about tomorrow's big announcements in the political sphere. Whakarongo mai nei!
Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves talks to Rachel about Meka Whaitiri’s exit from Labour, Christopher Luxon saying he won’t work with Te Pāti Māori, the Green Party’s internal situation with Elizabeth Kerekere’s resignation and the political implications of the King’s Coronation. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram discusses Meka Whaitiri’s exit from Labour, the Restore Passenger Rail protestors and how they’ve been received, and Michael Wood’s letter of expectations to Immigration NZ. Whakarongo mai nei!
We dive into a bit of Political Commentary with Jennifer Curtin, talking about changes to the University of Otago structure and their implications for academia in Aotearoa, Jacinda Ardern’s Harvard fellowship, and citizenship for New Zealanders in Australia. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Lara Greaves dials in for a spot of Political Commentary, talking about government changes to water reforms and National’s Joseph Mooney's Te Tiriti comments. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram dials in to speak with Rachel about Jacinda Ardern's legacy and the parliamentary crackdown on lobbyists. Whakarongo mai nei!
Associate Professor Lara Greaves dials in for a bit of Political Commentary- she discusses the responses to anti-transphobia rallies on the weekend, National’s education policy and Stuart Nash's sacking.
Professor Jennifer Curtin dials in to speak with Rachel about the teachers’ strike, the most recent IPCC report and government’s re prioritisation of policies. Whakarong mai nei.
India Logan-Riley from A Better Budget for Auckland speaks to Rachel about the group's aims and reasoning. Attend their launch event this evening via Zoom.
Rod Oram dials in to speak to Rachel about the Auckland Council's proposed Budget, and discusses the discourse around mitigation and adaptation. Whakarongo tonu mai!
Rachel speaks to Lara Greaves about climate change discourse, water infrastructure and TEU strikes.
Rod Oram shares his thoughts on Cyclone Gabrielle, the financial support necessary, and political parties' stances on Climate Change. Whakarongo mai nei.
Rachel has a kōrero with Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves about co-governance post-Waitangi and post-cyclone.
Rachel chats to Jennifer Curtin about Cabinet's recent re-prioritising, and the events at Waitangi.
Associate Professor Dr. Lara Greaves phones up for a kōrero about the Auckland Floods and Mayor Wayne Brown's response, the latest polls, and the cabinet reshuffle. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram phones up to share his ever astute thoughts on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's departure, Rātana, and his predictions for the political year. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram speaks to Zoë about confusion surrounding the entrenchment clause in the Three Waters bill, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the handling of the Covid 19 pandemic, and COP-15. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin phones up to talk us through the politics of the day, today touching on COP 27, the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the voting age in Aotearoa and the Make It 16 campaign, and National's comments regarding youth justice reform. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr Lara Greaves phones to chat about the tertiary strike, RMA changes, the Māori roll, and Donald Trump announcing his run for president of the United States in 2024. Whakarongo mai nei.
Live from Egypt to report on COP 27, Rod Oram shares his thoughts on the conference, and what's going on with the U.S. midterm elections. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pr. Jennifer Curtin phones up to talk about the Brazil election, the new Mayors’ three waters proposal, and issues around diversity and political representation. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin makes sense of the politics of the day, chatting about National’s Social Investment Policy, the Uber Drivers employment rights case, and the UK's latest Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week Dr. Lara Greaves talks about the Hamilton West by-election, Barbara Kuriger and what this says about National’s readiness to govern, and Winston Peters. Whakarongo mai.
Rod Oram phones up to talk about the economic situation in the UK, and the women lead protests in Iran. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pr. Jennifer Curtin phones up to talk about the academic staff strike today, the Brazilian election, and our local body elections. Whakarongo mai!
Rod Oram shares his thoughts on the UK's economy, the women's protests in Iran, and Italy's new Prime Minister. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and the media coverage of her death, Sam Uffindell remaining in the National party, and local elections. Whakarongo mai nei.
I tēnei ata on Political Commentary, Zoë spoke with Rod Oram about the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and the flooding in Pakistan. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about the Brian Tamaki protest at parliament and new political party, the announcement about supermarket wholesale measures, and the new speaker of the house, Adrian Rurawhe. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about the Brian Tamaki protest at parliament and new political party, the announcement about supermarket wholesale measures, and the new speaker of the house, Adrian Rurawhe. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram has a chat about our upcoming local elections, the UK PM race, the union movement in the UK as well. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram has a chat about our upcoming local elections, the UK PM race, the union movement in the UK as well. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin unpacks what's currently unfolding in the National Party regarding Sam Uffindell, and the upcoming local elections. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Jennifer Curtin unpacks what's currently unfolding in the National Party regarding Sam Uffindell, and the upcoming local elections. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram's on the line to talk about the UK's Prime Minister race, the Green Party leadership contention, and RBNZ things. Whakarongo mai!
Dr Lara Greaves talks about Youth Parliament, the extension of half price transport, and the student led Student Wellbeing Report. Whakarongo mai!
Professor Jennifer Curtin phones up to talk about the UK Prime Minister race, the Pacific Island forum, and New Zealand's relationship with Australia. Whakarongo mai.
Rod Oram talks about the huge unfolding dramas surrounding Boris Johnson (42 people have now resigned from government), and the Prime Minister's recent trip to the UK and EU. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today's Political Commentary focuses on the decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade in the United States. Breakfast's producer Zoë speaks to ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa spokesperson Ella Shepherd. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr Lara Greaves has a kōrero about the significance of the first Matariki public holiday, Auckland’s Mayoral Race (and upcoming election in October), and the political rhetoric around gangs. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram shares his takes on the Cabinet reshuffle, the He Waka Eke Noa report, Boris Johnson’s vote of no confidence results, and the last minute grounding of a UK flight due to take asylum seekers to Rwanda. Whakarongo mai nei.
Rod Oram has a chat about the Prime Minister's trip to the United States, and the latest polls in Aotearoa. Whakarongo mai nei.
David Slack shares his thoughts on the Make It 16 campaign, Budget 2022, the results of the Australian election. Whakarongo mai nei.
Dr. Lara Greaves chats about the budget announcement today, what's happening over in Australia with their election, and the Tauranga by-election. Whakarongo mai nei.
Professor Jennifer Curtin talks about the lates polls, Three Waters, and the Australian election. Whakarongo mai.
Lara talks about co-governance, the climate change adaption plan, and national’s policy framings around tax and spending. Whakarongo mai.
Rod phones up for some Political Commentary and shares his thoughts on the events du jour. Whakarongo mai.
Pr. Jennifer Curtin phones up to chat about the borders reopening, Simon Bridges' resignation, and the clean-up after anti-vaccine mandate riot at Parliament. Whakarongo mai.
Rod chats about the supermarket duopoly, sanctions on Russia, and the National Party's call to scrap taxes. Whakarongo mai.
Rod phones up to talk about the escalation at the Wellington protest yesterday, the IPCC report, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Whakarongo mai.
Dr Lara Greaves chats to Zoë about political responses to the anti-vaccine mandate protest in Wellington. Whakarongo mai.
Professor Jennifer Curtin shares her takes on the protest at parliament, reflections on Waitangi and the republic debate, and how the media is responding to Luxon as leader of the Nats. Whakarongo mai!
Dr. Lara Greaves chats about Waitangi Day, uni returning, and Charlotte Bellis. Whakarongo mai!
David chats about Rapid Antigen Tests, the Omicron three phase plan, and the events industry in 'Red'.
Dr. Lara Greaves phones up to chat about people leaving Tāmaki Makaurau over summer, inequities in the vaccination rollout, and the new National Party leadership. Whakarongo mai!
Professor Jennifer Curtin gives us her take on National's new leadership, the traffiic light system, and how the world is reacting to the new COVID-19 variant.
David keeps us up to date with the breaking news in the National Party, the new traffic light system, and COP 26. Whakarongo mai!
Dr Lara Greaves gets us up to date with the traffic light system, kids going back to school, and Whānau Ora vs. The Ministry of Health. Whakarongo mai!
Jennifer keeps us in the loop with what's happening with COVID-19 alert levels in New Zealand, all things COP26, and what's the deal with Australia and France. Whakarongo mai!
David Slack phones up to chat about vaccine mandates, the school's back situation, and the COVID-19 Protection Framework announcement. Whakarongo mai!