On Point

New Zealand is not immune from anti-semitism.  I sit down with Juliet Moses from the NZ Jewish Council to discuss their recent report which shows a growth of anti-semitism here and a worrying lack of knowledge about the Holocaust by kiwis.

Every day we get bombarded with numbers and statistics, so I sit down with Ashley Church – a numbers man – and delve deeper into what we read in papers or see on television.  We also discuss the other numbers and factors that need to be taken into account when managing covid and our country.

Join me with property commentator Ashley Church as we discuss the housing situation in New Zealand and hear why Ashley feels the issue is not quite as straightforward as often put forward by media and government 

As the situation in Ukraine deteriorates, I talk with Tom Tugendhat - Chair of the UK’s Foreign Affairs committee - discussing what are Putin’s objectives; asking has the West and NATO done enough; and what more the likes of New Zealand should be doing.

How we all get along in a society filled with different views, cultures, beliefs, and outlooks is becoming increasingly relevant in New Zealand society.  I sat down with Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, Director at The Centre for Informed Futures (Koi Tū), to talk through his think tank’s most recent report - Sustaining Aotearoa New Zealand as a cohesive society.  We discuss the erosion of confidence in key authorities, the challenges in media, and some of the actions we can take to make positive change in New Zealand.  With all that has been happening in recent days, this is a rather ‘serendipitous’ podcast

The attempt to silence Joe Rogan in recent days raises many more worrying questions of where our society is headed in terms of free speech and expression.  In this podcast I discuss why it’s ok to be wrong and talk about what a more rational response looks like.

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson joins me on the podcast 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 Join our discussion as we consider 'woke-ism', cancel culture, and freedoms and rights

Lots of people talk about the ‘separation of church and state’, yet very few actually seem to understand what this actually means.  In this podcast, I delve into what this separation means, how it goes both ways, and how the phrase is often used to simply shut down debate.  Tune in

Division is increasing in New Zealand.  I discussed this in parliament, but in this podcast I dive deeper illustrating how division is being deliberately sought along with the scapegoating of certain groups.  I also explain why I think this is happening – not just the current catalysts, but the end game being played.

Special episode: My speech in parliament on the government's use of emotionalism over reason – fear and not proportionality.