The Leighton Smith Podcast

After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.

So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!

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Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 9 - 27 March 2019

In this week’s podcast - more reflection on one of the darkest periods in New Zealand history. There is no getting away from it. As the days pass since March 15, the expected machinations are developing. The blame-game is inevitably underway. But that is not what concerns this podcast so much as calls for an assault on democracy and freedom. More layers of legislation to patch up previous inadequacies. No collusion! The Mueller Report finally shows up the MSM for what it is. For two years the pu...

Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 3 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 8 - 20 March 2019

Unsurprisingly, podcast eight is focussed entirely on the Christchurch mosque terrorist murders. On January second, Geopolitical Strategist George Friedman wrote: “What has happened to us? From Shanghai to Moscow to Brussels to Washington, there is a sense that something has gone wrong with the world, with our nations, with our friends and even with ourselves……..the sense is everywhere and it came upon us with startling speed”. On Friday March 15, New Zealand, long considered immune from the int...

Mar 19, 2019•44 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 7 - 13 March 2019

This week, Leighton Smith admonishes Greenpeace and their absurd demands regarding investment in the NZ Superfund. Also some indirect reaction from Greenpeace co-founder, Patrick Moore. And a tribute to one of the countries senior scientists who died last week. He was a long-time critic of man-made climate change/ global warming, which he termed a ‘religion’. Michael Jackson, the cause of much discussion regarding his personal life, leads Leighton down a very concerning path that you won’t hear ...

Mar 12, 2019•58 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 6 - 06 March 2019

The delight of podcasting is partly the lack of rules. I’m discovering that what we are doing is a ‘work in progress’. Consequently, there will be some tweaking as we go. And, by the way, some of your suggestions are most helpful. Commentary today on school kids wagging class on a spurious rationale. A listener email raised an interesting and undoubtedly controversial suggestion. But the interview this week, well it’s more a conversation I hope you’ll enjoy as much as I did. Andre Van Heerden ha...

Mar 05, 2019•59 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 5 - 27 February 2019

Podcast 5, 27 February 2019 This week a very special guest joins the Leighton Smith Podcast, Jordan Peterson. Don’t need to tell you that Leighton Smith thinks very highly of him. “Having now met him I can tell you he is professional, attentive, highly intelligent but not to be feared. Off stage, camera and microphone, he is generous with his time and pleasant to chat with.” Leighton starts with a comment on the Capital gains tax and associated matters. Ditto on ISIS brides, and thoughts on allo...

Feb 26, 2019•57 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 4 - 20 February 2019

So what does Leighton think about Eden Park, Tourism and its contribution to climate change? He delivers his verdict in this week’s podcast. Along with his thoughts on Auckland’s Quay Street. George Friedman Part 2, follows on from last weeks concentration on China, with discussion the U.S.A. and Europe and Brexit. Carolyn joins the cast sharing your correspondence. (Word is she’s the best part.) And be sure to head back next week for Podcast number 5 to hear Leighton’s interview with Jordan Pet...

Feb 19, 2019•57 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 3 - 13 February 2019

My guest this week is the person most requested by you. He is George Friedman, founder and Chairman of Geopolitical Futures. Previously, Dr Friedman was a Professor of Political Studies at Dickenson College, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Author of numerous books, in particular the New York Times best seller ‘The Next Hundred Years’, George discusses likely events in 2019, including China and its weaknesses in particular. Leighton addresses the latest political poll and why its significance is overra...

Feb 12, 2019•54 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 2 - 6 February 2019

In podcast number two, Leighton discusses a somewhat sensitive subject, infanticide. Considering the legislation just passed by the state of New York, and changes in the making in New Zealand, abortion once again deserves attention. On the week of Waitangi Day, issues are raised with regard to large amounts of taxpayer money being poured into questionable Maori issues. Then the Trump effect, where a commentator constructs a most interesting theory with regard to the President. The reaction to Tr...

Feb 05, 2019•54 min

Leighton Smith Podcast Episode 1 - 30 January 2019

In his inaugural podcast, Leighton Smith interviews David Betz, Professor of the War in the Modern World from King’s College, London. Professor Betz talks Brexit, the political undermining of democracy, and the frightening possibilities ahead. “The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, warned that putting a stop to Britain’s withdrawal from the EU may end the centuries of ‘moderate’ politics that the UK has enjoyed since the English Civil War. Remainer politicians rounded on him, predictably accu...

Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min

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