Chris Hipkins, Labour, and the 2026 election take centre stage as Duncan Garner lays out why this is the year hiding is no longer an option.

Labour’s polling has remained strong, with Chris Hipkins consistently rating well personally. But Duncan argues that goodwill doesn’t equal trust, and trust won’t come without hard answers. Who would sit around the Cabinet table under a Hipkins government? What role would the Greens play? How would Labour pay for its promises? And how does any of it help struggling Kiwis right now?

The episode also features Shubz Live, who joins Duncan to talk about his Iwi Whakamā healing journey from Wellington to Kaitaia. Shubz addresses criticism from Māori leaders, explains why he believes media coverage has been unfair, and responds directly to allegations about his personal life. He speaks candidly about accountability, mistakes, and why he says calling out abuse of power matters more than popularity.

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