Kieran and Josephine discuss the launch of the Palestine Free from the River to the Sea Party and the need to highlight that genocide is still ongoing in Gaza and Palestine and to hold our government and its MPs, regardless of party, to account for NZ's inaction and support for this genocide.
Read MorePmax unpacks the planned changes to the NZ Social Studies curriculum.
Read MoreThis week we're hosting Jen, Simone and Mia who will discuss the very real effects New Zealand Firsts anti-trans bill will have - as well as action to stop the rising tide of bigotry.
Read MoreWe round up the last 3 years the shift in politics and media since the 2023 election and predictions and advice for 2026.
Read MoreThe team has been let loose to create chaos this week. We discuss Education reforms, the recently announced citizenship test, Local Government reforms, BSA disestablishment, and a quick check in on UK politics and Starmerismo.
Read MoreMultiple justifications for the illegal war of aggression on Iran have been put forward by the US and Israel: from supporting Iranian protesters, to regime change, to preventing nuclear weapons, to reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a waterway that was already open prior to the war. Many of these talking points have been repeated by the NZ government.
Read MoreOur Prime Minister seems to have a different position to our government and Foreign Minister on the biggest political issue - Israel & USA's war on Iran. Meaningful Members' Bills in parliament are a breath of fresh air. The right wing attack Maiki Sherman for saying slurs at the Finance Minister's event. Trump racks up a third assassination attempt.
Read MoreThe aims of the illegal war waged by the US and Israel in Iran seem to be failing, but does this indicate a failure of Empire? We discuss the differences between the US as a state, the Empire as a system and the ways seemingly disastrous failures, past and present, have tended to consolidate power for those at the top, rather than lead to significant imperial decline.
Read MoreWe talk to Cindy Baxter from Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) about the history of of seabed mining applications over the last decade, the lobbying by the extractive industry and the ways that activists are trying to fight back.
Read MoreA quick Iran update, including the response here in NZ and the pressure developing on Luxon following poor polling and internal leaks. NZ media continues to boosterise failed tech and the Waitangi Tribunal is calling for a halt to curriculum changes.
Read MoreHow should we respond to the US-Israel war on Iran? Join us to discuss what’s driving the war, how the NZ govt has responded to date, and what we in Aotearoa can do to support the Iranian people and bring an end to the war.
Read MoreWe host Green MP Teanau Tuiono to discuss the positions of the NZ government, the War on Iran, geopolitical tensions and great power rivalry, the Pacific, military spending and what 'independent foreign policy' means in 2026.
Read MoreJosephine and Kieran host Dr Jeremy Moses to discuss the upcoming protest 'No more wars: A national day of Action' which is going to be held in various parts of the country on April 11.
Read MoreWe talk Cabinet Shuffle and National Party machinations, NZ First got their anti-trans bill drawn from the ballot, greyhound racing is being banned, and we round up the global situation.
Read MoreKieran talks to Sina Rahmani to get the latest news on the US/Israeli assault on Iran. We discuss the strength of Iran’s response. Iran’s determination has taken the world by surprise and has galvanised a resistance movement that is taking hold in other countries of the region. The world may never be the same.
Read MoreWe update on Iran, the impacts in NZ and the failures of opposition political groups to effectively advocate against NZ involvement. NZ policing seems to be following the US, UK and AUS by increasing surveillance and anti-protest powers. Media in NZ continues to become more openly corrupt and controlled by far right billionaire interests.
Read MoreWe consider the ability of the National coalition to effectively crisis plan in the face of the US/Israel war on Iran, and discuss the ways in which US integration is multivariant with reference to digital IDs, age restrictions and policy choices across government.
Read MoreWe round of the week’s events with National Party turmoil, covid disinformation the incoming oil crisis and the ferry debacle.
Read MoreWe discuss the NZ political response to Iran, the multiple public failures by Ministers this week on everything from foreign policy to Gloriavale, and the cruel decision to push through legislation to ‘claw back’ welfare payments.
Read MoreKieran and Josephine discuss the anti-imperialism of Iran in the face of western meddling. We go through the history of US and English interference and how that has brought us to the current day. What has been happening over the last 2 weeks, and where next?
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