Simone hosts Jennifer Shields to discuss in depth the interim order regarding the puberty blocker ban, what led up to it and what the next steps might be. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/we-got-you-fundraiser https://patha.nz/donate This episode’s co-hosts Simone, Jennifer Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:33 Interim Order 5:52 Judges Reasoning 8:51 Path A Perspective 11:18 Moral Panic vs Reality 13:55 Regulatory Impact Statement 21:08 The Crowns Reactions 25:30 The Cass Report 31:42 Off...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 178
We discuss the Manage My Health breach as of 5/01/2026, what could be verified, what has happened and what the consequences might be. https://utf9k.net/blog/managemyhealth-data-breach-recap/ This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Marcus Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:48 What is Manage My Health 5:47 What Happened 9:11 Ransom 12:46 Cause of Breach 18:35 Press Release 25:29 Ideal Scenario 29:47 Predicted Next Steps 36:45 Is There an Uptick in Ransoms 39:53 Preparedness 43:12 Minimizing Personal...
Jan 06, 2026•51 min•Season 2Ep. 177
We attempt to identify a unifying thread on recent National government reforms in water and local government, alongside the RMA and now a new “mega ministry”. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, John, Mark Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 3:22 Water Control 14:58 Regional Reorganization 27:20 RMA 43:06 NZ Initiative 52:49 Ministries and Planning 1:16:22 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 176
New Zealand First is against the Regulatory Standards Act they just voted for. Maybe National is too. Judge Aitken spoke up against Winston Peters and is now in a kangaroo court process. Most schools in the country have committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Stephanie, Simone Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:50 Regulatory Standards and Leadership 23:00 Attacking Judicial Systems 42:46 Double Standards 48:17 Critical Assessments 54:02 Bigger P...
Nov 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 175
If you're not involved in Māori politics, there's a good chance you haven't known what to make of the conflict in Te Pāti Māori. We spoke with Jack McDonald about the history of the Party, the underlying issues, and paths forward from here. This episode’s co-hosts Jack, Kyle, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:27 Background 6:25 Formative Te Pati Maori 12:32 The Impact of Ideological Splits 15:10 Representing Maori 19:00 Generations of Te Pati Maori 25:55 What’s Happening in the Pa...
Nov 25, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 174
We speak with Jen Shields about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children. Full Transcript This episode’s co-hosts Simone, Jen, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:59 Blocking Puberty Blockers 9:16 The UK Transphobic Path 19:08 Approaches 21:50 What Are Puberty Blockers 25:04 Gender Dysphoria 32:15 Genocidal 34:45 How Quickly A Legal Challenge Overturn 39:18 Next ...
Nov 22, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 173
Over 700 university community members have signed an open letter demanding that Uni Saver Pension Scheme Divest from genocide. As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa. We speak with spokesperson for UWP and Victoria University Senior lecturer Dr Amanda Thomas. https:...
Nov 19, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 172
IPCA findings and criminal cases against top police figures are again revealing the rot at the heart of elite power in NZ. At the same time a new tranche of Epstein files are doing the same internationally. Content warning for everything included within those topics. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, Oliver Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 0:42 McSkimming 3:57 Background 10:20 Media Reporting 13:47 Epstein Emails 22:35 The Shift 31:50 Police Incompetence 36:06 Solutions 38:05 How Will ...
Nov 15, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 171
As we await a ruling from the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Jen and Angela give us a rundown on what’s been happening during the hearings. Progressive populism, including trans rights, now seems a vote winner for left politicians in both the UK and US - how is the NZ left positioned to make the same moves? This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Angela, Jen Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:52 Human Rights Review Tribunal 9:55 LAVA background 15:17 Why is this Happening 29:18 The Actual Ca...
Nov 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 170
New Zealand's 2 top economists* discuss Labour's first policy announcement this term - a Future Fund! Comparisons with other funds in NZ and overseas, debate over whether detail is important and most importantly... what is it for? Recorded on 24/10/25. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Paul Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:30 What Was Announced 6:15 Government Bonds 8:32 Returns 11:11 The Announcement 13:42 State Owned Enterprises 23:20 Superannuation 29:34 Venture Funds 36:08 Opposition ...
Nov 05, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 169
Back for current events! We open with the Pike River film and discuss work safety policy under the coalition. The far right is being given free reign to AI-ify NZ’s curriculum while removing NZ history and making it evidentially more white supremacist alongside awful charter school attempts. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Pmax, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:22 Pike River Film 14:55 Animal Welfare and Farms 19:32 Charter Schools and Curriculums 47:55 Luxon Meeting Trump 51:52...
Nov 01, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 168
1/200 chats with activists William Alexander and Ava Mulla about their involvement in the Global March to Gaza (via land border in Egypt) and the Flotilla movement to Gaza.
Oct 25, 2025
We talk with Dr Cassandra Mudgway about the increase in online violence over the last decade, the ways in which it is presenting in NZ and some of the possible solutions. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:24 Rhetoric Trends 7:05 Amplification 10:31 Political Will 20:20 Freedom of Expression 30:42 Andrew Little 35:09 Online Violence 45:24 Reality 48:55 Moving in the Right Direction 55:08 Effectiveness 1:02:47 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us her...
Oct 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 166
Economy! Te Pāti Māori! Freedom of Expression vs Stochastic incitement! Imperialism! If you like listening to podcasts about things of this nature you are in the right place! Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025 This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Simone, Josephine, Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:28 OCR Interest Rates 12:24 Selling Chorus 18:40 Media vs Te Pāti Māori 25:26 Winston Peters 44:19 Ceasefire Deal 47:00 Op Shop Find 54:25 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: h...
Oct 12, 2025
Josephine interviews Joseph Bray from Peace Action Ōtautahi about the need for direct action against the US military industrial complex as it intensifies in Aotearoa NZ. This episode’s co-hosts Dr Josephine Varghese Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:07 History of Direct Action 4:27 Context by 1/200 7:42 Context by Peace Action Ōtautahi 14:40 Other NZ Companies 25:56 The Role of Universities 29:40 Moment of Radicalization 33:34 Why in NZ 37:00 Research Corruption 43:46 How to Join and Support 51:32 Closi...
Oct 04, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 164
Western governments continue to become more fascist, with the US leading the way. NZ isn’t immune, with NZ PM Christopher Luxon engaging in open voter suppression and attacking the electoral commission. The UK Labour party continues to become rapidly more rightwing, a worrying sign for western Labour parties. NZ refuses to recognise Palestine, and continues to be complicit in genocide. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Oliver, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:42 Election Changes 11:49 Keir Starmer 1...
Sep 28, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 163
The UN has accepted that a genocide is occurring in Gaza, will this have any impact? The far right is weaponising the assassination of a far right Youtuber, led by the US regime, to crack down on free speech - with rightwingers across the west trying to follow suit. The NZ economy is getting EVEN WORSE and there continue to be zero consequences for the people causing it. This episode’s co-hosts Oliver, Simone, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:10 On Gaza 9:46 The Rising Tide of Fascism 44:30 NZ Fin...
Sep 20, 2025
We host members of Aotearoa for Palestine and Kaiāwhina to discuss the September 13 March for Humanity. Instagram: Aotearoaforpal Facebook: Aotearoa For Palestine Tik tok: Aotearoaforpal Organizers: marchforhumanity@proton.me To contact Kaiāwhina: email KaiawhinaAotearoa@gmail.com and check the IG: Kaiawhina_tamaki link to sign the petition: https://tr.ee/BZJp8GgTwW link for endorsement: https://tr.ee/sdq_yRqRIs This episode’s co-hosts Arama, Bianca, Nadine, Omar, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 5:...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 161
We speak with Kate Stone and Nick Miller from the Better Taxes campaign and Tax Justice Aotearoa about the recent report showing that tech giants are making billions of dollars in NZ and using tax minimising practices. Better taxes report: https://www.bettertaxes.nz/big_tech_little_tax Tax Justice Aotearoa media release: https://www.tjanz.org/big_tech_media_release This episode’s co-hosts Kyle Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200...
Sep 14, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 160
We chat with journalist, disinformation expert and Dark Times Academy facilitator, Brooke Binkowski about fascism, the role establishment media plays in disinfo and the warning signs of authoritarian acceleration. Political Research Associates website: https://politicalresearch.org/ 40 Ways to Fight Fascists link: https://justseeds.org/graphic/40-ways-to-fight-fascism/ Dark Times Direct Action Class: https://darktimesacademy.co.nz/direct-action-education-for-resistance-and-rebellion/ Making Hope...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 159
NZ media is continuously failing us, both in coverage of geopolitical events as they follow the US lead against China, and more nastily in local politics as they do stenography for rightwing parties, while actively and abusively attacking the left. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, John Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:19 Chinese Memorial Celebration 14:43 The UK 15:21 Anticipating Election Season 25:54 Ben Doyle 36:54 Amazon and Ikea 51:22 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here:...
Sep 06, 2025
In one of our more academic episodes, we interview Kieran Kelly about humanitarian law, war vs genocides, rules of engagement, and the definition of a 'combatant'. With war crimes in the news, we look at the history and context around what these 'crimes' actually are. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:55 A History of Non-Combatants 8:52 How It Changed 12:00 Genocidal vs Non-Genocidal Warfare 18:15 What is a People? 25:28 Genocidal vs Mass Murder 27:06 Dahiya Doctri...
Sep 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 157
Western media continues to be complicit even as Israeli atrocities get slightly more coverage. In NZ more details come out about the FBI office - who is leading the country when security details are actively hidden from the PM? And there are serious questions to be asked about what’s happening at the Reserve Bank. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:10 Israeli Atrocities and Western Media 20:42 FBI Office 29:48 Lost Optics 34:54 Failing to Appeal 38:46 The Reserve Bank...
Aug 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 156
This week we discussed austerity and attacks on the public sector. This government has declared war on teachers and healthcare workers, alongside renters, young people and the working class in general. Now even the big business community is noticing. On top of that, establishment media is isolating issues and blaming young people for not having enough kids. This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Simone, Stephanie & Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:57 News Priority 11:00 Self Destructive Austerity 14:...
Aug 24, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 155
We speak with Mardi O’Connor about her time working with ISM as a ‘protective presence’ in Masafer Yatta, the West Bank. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mardi Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:01 Background 4:19 Protective Presence 8:15 Sanctions and Boycotts 10:39 Zealotry 14:11 Day to Day 21:39 Settler Youth 26:05 Giving Cover to Settlers 28:32 Media Presence 32:06 State Land 37:59 Western Coverage 44:40 Deported 56:29 Australian Union Movement 59:36 Cracking Down 1:07:11 Closings Intro/Outro by The Pro...
Aug 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 154
Greens coleader Chlöe Swarbrick was kicked out of the house this week for speaking against the genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile NZ media aligns itself against teachers and healthcare workers to support the lies of the National coalition government in increasingly overt ways. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:44 Spineless 15:10 Media Bias 25:38 Palestinian Journalists 28:40 Royal Commission 38:55 Teacher Payrates 42:55 Losing Money Over Text 48:18 ACT Lead Government 1:00:...
Aug 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 153
Uh oh! The dads are away and the children will play! A heavily edited version of 1/200 for you this weekend (at least 293 libelous bits cut) that covers this weeks current events from NCEA changes to a brief stint on Tim Jago reporting, or lack thereof This episode’s co-hosts Simone, Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:29 - NCEA 30:05- Māori reader 42:20 Tim Jago 50:25 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200...
Aug 10, 2025
Voter Suppression, RNZ failing to report on genocide and the FBI have popped their horrid little head up in NZ’s Parliament. Things aren’t looking good as NZ’s right-wing government hurtles towards overt vassal status. https://johnnyfilmo.substack.com/p/the-arc-of-history-is-long-does-it This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Simone, Pmax, Johnny Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:35 Voter Suppression 28:44 RNZ Can’t Say Genocide 46:09 FBI in NZ 1:09:27 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: ...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Climate Liberation Aotearoa are currently leading a direct action in Denniston Plateau on the west coast of the South Island where two activists are stopping the mining operation by literally putting their bodies on the line - they are dangling on coal buckets above the pristine forests of the West Coast. We speak with Rosemary Penwarden about what’s happening. Details here: https://www.climateactionaotearoa.co.nz/ This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Rosemary Timestamps 0:00 Opening 3:27 Stockton...
Aug 01, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 150
We host Jen Shields and Alice Soper to discuss the sudden Ministerial direction to Sport NZ to remove transgender inclusion guidelines. We discuss the impact of this for trans people against a media backdrop that has failed to either adequately challenge anti-trans proponents or platform experts. Jen’s complaint to NZME: https://jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/formal-complaint-to-nzme-re-herald-now-interview/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jen, Alice Timestamps 0:00 Opening 3:19 Sports NZ Removing...
Jul 27, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 149
