Episodios

  • Free Speech Fight: How Can The BSA Police The Internet?

    Free Speech Fight: How Can The BSA Police The Internet?
    Apr 2 2026
    The BSA has just scored the home goal of the century. By trying to bring the entire internet under its 1989 jurisdiction, they might have just signed their own death warrant. Duncan is joined by Annie O’Brien and Morris Williamson to pull apart this massive overreach, National’s disastrous new poll numbers, and whether a Cabinet reshuffle can actually save Luxon’s leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • NZ Fuel Crisis: How National And Labour BOTH Failed Us

    NZ Fuel Crisis: How National And Labour BOTH Failed Us
    Apr 1 2026
    We are facing an energy crisis, and the paper trail is brutal for both sides of the house. Duncan dives into the decisions that left New Zealand vulnerable to diesel disruptions until 2028. From scrapped reserves to the latest Roy Morgan poll showing National at a record low, we look at what happens when leadership chooses hope over a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m
  • David Seymour Talks Budget Pressure And The 15,000 Job Target

    David Seymour Talks Budget Pressure And The 15,000 Job Target
    Mar 31 2026
    Duncan is fired up today over the latest numbers showing the public service is actually growing instead of shrinking like National promised. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins us to talk about the looming winter fuel crisis and why he thinks we need fewer ministers at the top to finally get spending under control. Plus, we look at the rise of petrol drive-offs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • It's Time For Labour Leader Chris Hipkins To Step Down

    It's Time For Labour Leader Chris Hipkins To Step Down
    Mar 30 2026
    Duncan makes a blistering case for why Chris Hipkins must resign as Labour leader following revelations about COVID vaccine advice for teenagers. We dive into whether it was gross incompetence or a deliberate cover-up. Plus, the panel discusses the growing fuel crisis and why domestic flights are being grounded while international travel takes priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • MBIE’s Diesel Botch Job, And Grading National’s Fuel Price Response

    MBIE’s Diesel Botch Job, And Grading National’s Fuel Price Response
    Mar 27 2026
    We were told we had 11 days of diesel left before the country ground to a halt, only for MBIE to admit they got the numbers completely wrong 24 hours later. Duncan is joined by Maurice Williamson and Ani O’Brien to rip into the bureaucracy, the widening wage gap with Australia, and whether Chris Hipkins has some serious explaining to do over his vaccine comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • ‘Monumental’ Social Media Court Ruling, And Erica Stanford Talks Education Changes

    ‘Monumental’ Social Media Court Ruling, And Erica Stanford Talks Education Changes
    Mar 26 2026
    Huge news today as US courts deliver landmark rulings against Meta and YouTube for knowingly harming children. Duncan breaks down why this is the wake-up call parents and lawmakers needed to push through New Zealand's social media ban for under-16s. Education Minister Erica Stanford also joins the pod to discuss the massive structural changes coming to NCEA. From 2028, school is getting harder with a new focus on core subjects and national consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 m
  • NZ Fuel Crisis: Is Govt’s $50 Payment Actually Enough to Help?

    NZ Fuel Crisis: Is Govt’s $50 Payment Actually Enough to Help?
    Mar 25 2026
    The government is handing out 50 bucks to struggling families to help with the pain at the pump, but is it a masterstroke or just a drop in the ocean? Duncan breaks down why this targeted support is actually a win for economic stability. We also chat with economist Ed McKnight about who might actually pocket a bit of extra cash from this deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Govt’s Fuel Tax Windfall, And Shane Jones Talks Petrol Crisis

    Govt’s Fuel Tax Windfall, And Shane Jones Talks Petrol Crisis
    Mar 24 2026
    Every time you fill up your car, the government is quietly cashing in. Duncan breaks down the "dirty secret" of fuel taxes and how every 10-cent rise at the pump puts another $60 million into the crown coffers. Minister Shane Jones joins us to talk about our dwindling diesel stocks, the risk of rationing, and why closing the Marsden Point refinery has left us completely exposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m