The Leighton Smith Podcast

On this week's podcast:

When we interviewed Stephen Soukup in podcast 179, Jacinda Ardern still “had gas in the tank”, and Labour still had high hopes for this years election.

Soukup's book “The Dictatorship of Woke Capital; How Political Correctness Captured Big Business” exposed the absurdities adopted by many international and local companies to the detriment of investors and customers alike.

Soukup's revelations could well benefit this years election.

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On October 5, 2022, in Podcast 175, we spoke with two insightful guests. Both were then and are now relevant to the state of the local economy and international balance of power.

Dr Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at the NZ Institute spoke on productivity in the economy.

Professor Salvatore Babones addressed “Putins Brain” as Russian Intellectual Alexander Dugan has been described.

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On October 5, 2022, in podcast 175 we spoke with two insightful guests.

Both were then and are now relevant to the state of play locally and internationally.

Dr Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative addressed the paucity of productivity in NZ.

Associate Professor Salvatore Babones from the University of Sydney resonates on Alexander Dugan, otherwise nominated as Putin’s Brain.

Thought provoking and stimulating conversation in the best of Leighton Smith.

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Lord Jonathan Sumption was appointed to the Supreme Court of the U.K. in 2012, following a career as a respected and highly regarded Q.C. and historian.

In high demand as a Lecturer he has travelled the world enlightening audiences on various matters, ie; the law, constitutions, history and social matters.

Described as “the Brain of Britain” this discussion displays Sumptions ability whether you agree or otherwise.

And because Leighton and Mrs Producer have escaped to London, the interview is the podcast.

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On this week's podcast:

Is the Indigenous Voice Australia's Treaty of Waitangi moment?

There are differences. If the forthcoming referendum is successful, how will it affect government and life in Australia?

The debate is splitting the country. If passed, the Voice will likely lead to separatism and bitterness, not reconciliation.

From the Menzies Research Centre and The Australian, Nick Cater analyses the threats and any benefits there may be.

Also, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, and the damage it could cause to freedom of speech in general.

And The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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Every election in the last two or three decades has been "the most important ever.”

I believe 2023 most certainly is. Democracy is under grave threat.

Many talk of this being the last chance of redemption.

Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper guests, and shares some brutal but honest truths.

We also comment on New Zealand’s woke Health system and why American Doctors are rejecting it.

Is Australia surrendering freedom of speech?

And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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On this week's podcast:

Ramesh Thakur, Emeritus Professor of the Crawford School of Public Policy.

He has held academic appointments in Fiji, New Zealand (Otago), Canada and Australia. He has also worked at the U.N.

We traverse covid, the U.S. 2024 election, the W.H.O., climate, and the assault on liberties, freedoms and human rights.

We discuss the threat to the hippocratic oath via government manipulation in the health system, and we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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On this week's podcast:

In January 2022, Judge Anthony Willy wrote a magnificent article called “Marxism - It Couldn’t Happen Here, Could It?”

He guested in Podcast 142 on Feb 9, of last year.

Eighteen months later, he returns to update his thoughts.

His concern for NZ democracy has increased, and in the lead-up to what he calls “the most important event in our history” he expresses that concern without fear.

At the back-end of 200, we draw your attention to a “Propaganda Masterpiece”, and we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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On this week's podcast:

State education has been in a void in New Zealand for a number of years.

After spending some time as a world leader, the education field has been ploughed with incompetence. In all but a few schools.

NCEA has failed, and the restructuring currently being attempted will also fail.

Rangitoto Principal, Patrick Gale, explains why the country's largest school is rejecting NCEA Level 1 and creating its own diploma.

The number of schools considering the same is uncertain, but is on the increase.

From the NZ Initiative think tank, Dr Michael Johnson deals to an incompetent Education Dept. “Not fit for purpose” is his emphatic opinion.

And, of course, The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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On this week's podcast:

He arrived in Australia from London, at age twelve with his parents. They were a poor family.

But Maurice Newman graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Economics. He spent forty years in stockbroking and related areas.

His list of positions included Chairmanships of Banks, a University, the Stock Exchange, and other political and charity achievements.

We discussed New Zealand, he loves the place, but he is not happy with the way we are heading.

We update matters relating to the WHO, and media coverage.

And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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