The Leighton Smith Podcast

On this week's podcast:“Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us,  What it Doesn’t, and Why it Matters”, is a very important new book by Dr Steven Koonin. The author argues not against current climate science but against the ‘propaganda’ of the media, politicians and activists. Koonin was chief scientist for B.P. before heading the Dept of Energy in the ObamaAdministration. A must listen, whatever your current views.We have further commentary on the madness in education.And, the Mailroom. Thank you for all your contributions.
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On this week's podcast:Peter Jennings, Director of The Australian Strategic Policy Institute Executive (ASPI),  examines a myriad of issues relating to the Asia Pacific region and beyond.We cover the Australia-New Zealand relationship, growing tensions with China, and connections with the U.S and Europe. He gives his opinion on the chance of hostilities in the South China Sea.We opine on the Internal direction in which NZ seems to be heading - and a little on the Gates divorce.And, of course,  your communication in The Mailroom.
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On this week's podcast:
We talk with journalist and writer Andrew Bolt. An outspoken commentator, he broadcasts five nights a week on Sky News Australia. Topics of discussion range from Five Eyes and NZ foreign policy,  and hate speech laws and their inherent dangers. Andrew Bolt has had personal experience
We also provide commentary on post-truth employment and climate.
And, as always, the mailroom. We love your feedback.
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Richard Prebble has never been fearful of expressing himself. He says what he thinks and believes. He’s a good old-fashioned brawler when necessary.
In a lengthy discussion on things that matter, and some light- heartedness as a bonus, Prebble is a must listen in podcast 107.
We also make  comment on political science, climate, fear and hate speech.
And, as always, we love your input with The Mailroom.
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History teacher, author and social commentator Stephen Chavura dissects woketivists and cancel culture. He does it superbly, and explains the antidote.Retailing legend Gerry Harvey, renowned for his outspokenness, wonders whether it’s worth it. A candid interview.We comment too, on Prince Phillip, and Newspeak.And we look into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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This week we drill down on the knowledge, wisdom and opinion of Des Gorman, Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.Of course, Covid-19, but we talk about many other life-matters that affect us all. We discuss science, philosophy, education, intelligence, the shortcomings of governance, and what binds us together.Share it with your friends.. and the not so friendly.
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On this weeks podcast, I talk with a leading figure in the field of infectious disease epidemiology. 
Professor Martin Kulldorff, from the Harvard Medical School, offers some alternative views on Covid-19.
Jordan Williams, Executive Director of the Tax Payers Union, rips the Climate Change Commission. An essential listen.
And The Mailroom, with your much appreciated correspondence.
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“Why do most Americans not recognise that Leviathan Democracy will be the end of individual liberty?” And why do most of the rest of us also not recognise it?
James Bovard, Libertarian, sceptic, author and lecturer, guests on podcast 103. And he’s fun.
Also, we address the newest bullying method in academia.  
And, as always, the mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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This week Muriel Newman offers a critical analysis of the NZ political and social landscape. She accurately targets where we could be heading.We examine the Maori sovereignty movement’s power grab and the forthcoming criminalisation of free speech (based on the Royal Commission’s recommendations for new hate speech laws). And more, is democracy under threat in NZ.And we provide some words on Critical Race Theory. Really? Well, yes..And, as always, the Mailroom.
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Meet Michael Rectenwald, Professor of liberal studies at NYU, retired. Actually, he was cancelled... 
Under discussion, a series of essays on the Great Reset, including corporate socialism, stakeholder capitalism, capitalism with Chinese characteristics, wokeism,  and what it all means for us.
We draw attention to Frank Furedi’s words on scepticism.
And, as always, the Mailroom..
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