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Join Aaron Ironside as he tackles the issues of the day and brings you, the viewer, to a deeper understanding of both sides of significant social debates. Active Intelligence is a place where you can ... more
FAQs about Active Intelligence NZ:How many episodes does Active Intelligence NZ have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.
September 23, 2021Ep24 - Is Cultural Marxism in NZ?Social norms seem under attack all over the world. Whilst it is a sign of progress that many minority groups are finally treated fairly, some behind the scenes have more radical agendas. Dubbed Cultural Marxism or Critical Theory, the foundations of Civil Society are being challenged. Many are concerned that our personal rights and liberties might be the cost. Aaron spoke with Dr Elisabeth Taylor, Director of Research for the Australian Christian Lobby....more31minPlay
September 16, 2021Ep23 - Covid, Texas StyleTexas has decided not to mandate masks and vaccines in the fight against Covid-19. It’s been six months since the state came out of lockdown and the results have been disastrous. They currently average over 13,000 cases per day (7-day avg) and sadly over 224 deaths each day (7-day avg). Dr Mark Brown lives in Houston, Texas where he leads the West Houston Assistance Ministries, and he is concerned people don’t realise how serious the pandemic is for ordinary families....more29minPlay
September 09, 2021EP22 - Surviving Clergy AbuseFrances Tagaloa recently gave evidence to the Royal Commission Inquiry about Abuse in Care, which is looking into what happened to children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care in Aotearoa New Zealand between the years 1950-99. She experienced sexual and emotional abuse in the early 1970s when she was a primary school student. The abuser was a Marist Brother who taught at the nearby Marist Brothers intermediate school. Aaron spoke to Frances about the changes she wants to see and the journey of healing and forgiveness....more32minPlay
September 01, 2021EP21 - Faith in the SpotlightMany people of faith feel that the Mainstream Media has an agenda to discredit Christians. Faith is openly disparaged and its adherents treated with suspicion. Clint Randell is a breakfast radio personality and a committed Christian. Aaron asked him what pressure he faces from both the media and the faith community....more32minPlay
August 26, 2021EP20 - Are Boomers to blame for the Housing Crisis?New Zealand has the most bubbly house market in the world, according to a ranking by Bloomberg Economics.Real estate prices around the world are flashing the kind of bubble warnings that haven’t been seen since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, but who's to blame?Many have pointed the finger at greedy Boomers cashing in on the bubble whilst robbing younger Kiwis of the dream of home ownership. Aaron spoke with Brook Turner of VisionWest about the housing crisis in NZ....more31minPlay
August 18, 2021Ep19 - Is Conversion Therapy in NZ?Our politicians recently accepted the First Reading of the new law banning Conversion Therapy. Nobody should ever be forced or coerced to undergo any form of therapy - but what about those who wish to explore their sexuality and change their lifestyle? Leah Gray left her lesbian lifestyle behind and is concerned that the help she received would be criminalised under the new law....more31minPlay
August 12, 2021Ep18 - Life after the Dawn RaidsThe Prime Minister recently made an official apology to the Pacific Community for the events of the Dawn Raids in the 1970’s. A generation later Pasifika people are still facing many challenges as they hold onto their culture after growing up in New Zealand. Aaron spoke with community leader Ps Stephen Mataia about life after the Dawn Raids....more31minPlay
August 03, 2021Ep17 - What exactly is Hate Speech?The Labour government has called for submissions on newly proposed Hate Speech Legislation. Politicians seem unable to identify what speech will be criminal under the new law but are convinced that current laws do not provide enough protection. AUT Professor of HIstory Paul Moon has studied similar laws in other countries and shares his concerns and remedy to hate....more32minPlay
July 28, 2021Ep16 - Are you guilty of Cultural Appropriation?The Christchurch company that makes the popular Shakti Mats were criticised by the Hindu community for using Hindu terms in their advertising. Air New Zealand attempted to copyright the phrase Kia Ora. When is it acceptable to use terms and images from other cultures or is it always Cultural Appropriation? Aaron spoke with Author and Lecturer Bradford Haami about the emergence of Cultural IP....more32minPlay
July 20, 2021Ep15 - Is Bitcoin the end of Money?The digital currency known as Bitcoin seems like a recent development but has actually existed for over ten years. In that time it has made overnight millionaires and cost others their fortune. Those early adopters are convinced that Bitcoin and others like it will be the currency of the future and spell the end of banking as we know it. Aaron spoke with commercial Bitcoin advisor Mark Pascall to explore the future of money....more31minPlay
FAQs about Active Intelligence NZ:How many episodes does Active Intelligence NZ have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.