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The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

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Martyn ’Bomber’ Bradbury & Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand.

Episodes

The FINAL Show of the Year | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton and Many, Many More!

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism Matthew Hooton - NZ Herald Columnist And all of our SPECIAL GUESTS: David Seymour Willie Jackson Gerry Brownlee John Tamihere Moana M...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 37

2024: A Year in Review | GUESTS: Simon Wilson, Jordan Williams & Shane Te Pou

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, recreational Jedi and NZ Herald columnist Jordan Williams - Pope of the Taxpayers Union and here tonight on loan from the Atlas Network Shane Te Pou - Māori Broadcasting ...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Politics and Rugby... a Good Mix? | GUESTS: Gareth Hughes & Arena Williams

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative Tonight's Issues:...

Nov 26, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 35

The Hīkoi Special | GUESTS: Duncan Garner & Willie Jackson

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Duncan Garner - New Zealand broadcaster and journalist Willie Jackson - Politician, former unionist, broadcaster and Urban Māori leader To...

Nov 19, 202452 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Hīkoi Politics, Gerry Brownly and the US Election Result | GUESTS: David Parker & Peter Williams

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. David Parker - Former Minister of just about everything and Labour MP Peter Williams - Taxpayers Union Sergeant-at-arms and sometimes Real...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 33

US Election, Police Action in Ōpōtiki and Mike King | GUESTS: Ani O'Brien & Simon Wilson

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Ani O'Brien - Queen of the Terfs and Political Commentator Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, Recreational Jedi and NZ Herald Columnist Toni...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Mad Dog Prebs, Winston Peters and this weeks Biggest Losers | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Michael Wood

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Maria Slade - The burning insight and brilliant oversight of BussinessDesk Journalist Michael Wood - E Tu Union's Negotiation Specialist T...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 31

CTU, Unemployment and Prosecution Guideline Backlash | GUESTS: Max Harris & Craig Renney

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Max Harris - Political Commentator and strategist Craig Renney - The Council of Trade Unions Economist Tonight's Issues: CTU day of action...

Oct 22, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 30

TVNZ Poll, and the Jonesie Awards for Government Waste | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou & Jordan Williams

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Shane Te Pou - the last Socialist standing Jordan Williams - The Pope of the Taxpayers Union Tonight's Issues: The new TVNZ Poll vs 1 year...

Oct 15, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 29

The Iwi vs. Peewee Treaty Debate | Helmut Modlik vs. David Seymour

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Today is a BIG ONE - The Treaty Debate! Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Helmut Modlik - Ngāti Toa Leader David Seymour - ACT Party Leader In today's debate: Our debaters ...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 28

David Seymour, Dunedin Hospital and Speed Limits | GUESTS: Simon Wilson & Matthew Tukaki

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist - Matthew Tukaki - New Zealand Māori Council sledgehammer Tonight's Issues: Pre-Treaty Debate previ...

Oct 01, 202453 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Polkinghorne, Wellington, WFH & Billion Dollar Tax Cuts | GUESTS: Mark Jennings & Seeby Woodhouse

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Mark Jennings - Former News God at TV3 - Seeby Woodhouse - Founder of Voyager NZ and Burning Man Aficionado Issue 1 - Government refus...

Sep 24, 202458 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Latest Polling, Treaty Principles and Gun Bans | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou & Ani O'Brien

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Shane Te Pou - The mighty NZ Herald columnist - Ani O'Brien - Political Commentator and Queen of the Terfs Tonight's issues: Issue 1: Latest Polling – Is Chippy in danger? Issue 2: Gravy Train Treaty Lawyers or Reactionary Right Wing Libertaria...

Sep 17, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 25

Luxon Blames MMP, Speed Limits & Trump vs Harris | GUESTS: Simon Wilson & Simon Court

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: - Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. - Simon Court - ACT Party MP - Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist Tonight's issues: Issue 1 - God hates ACT while Luxon blames MMP for Treaty Principles Referendum Issue 2 - Has National weaponised our impatience to raise speed limits on roads th...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Insolvencies, Simeon's $32.9b Policy, Comanchero Crackdown | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Matthew Tukaki

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism Maria Slade - Business Desk Journalist Matthew Tukaki - Media Tycoon, Businessman, UN Chairperson, New Zealand Māori Council Sledgehammer Tonight's issues: Issue 1 – Simeon Brown’s $32.9b road policy – sensible infrastructure or sexual fantasy? Issu...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 23

The OCR, Welfare and Disability Sanctions and 7aa | GUESTS: Barbara Edmonds & Karen Chhour

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Karen Chhour - The Minister for Children and ACT MP Tonight's issues: Orr blinks and slashes the OCR as NZ Economy melts down - what happens next? Welfare and Disability sanctions - will do what e...

Aug 20, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Adrian Orr, Power Prices and Welfare Punishments | GUESTS: Greg O'Connor & Dr. Oliver Hartwick

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Greg O'Connor - Former Police Association President and current Labour MP Dr. Oliver Hartwick - Right Wing Think Tank and NZ Initiative Svengali Tonight's issues: Will Adrian Orr cut the OCR? Is that light the end of the inflation tunnel or a train...

Aug 13, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Market meltdowns, National Party Conference and Karen Chhour | GUESTS: Cameron Bagrie & Damien O'Connor

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Cameron Bagrie - The People's Economist Damien O'Connor - Former Cabinet Minister and current Labour MP Tonight's issues: Market meltdown as Late Stage Capitalism implodes - will Global recession follow? National Party Conference highlights a Party...

Aug 06, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 19

The Manufactured Crisis in Health, the economy and Darleen Tana AGAIN | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton & Maria Slade

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Hooton - New Zealand Herald Columnist Maria Slade - Journalist, editor and commentator Tonight's issues: The Manufactured Crisis in Health was funded by borrowed tax cuts – can National get away with it? The Government’s war on Māori contin...

Jul 30, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Shane Reti, the OCR and Boot Camps | GUESTS: Michael Wood & Craig Renney

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Michael Wood - E Tu Union's Negotiation Specialist Craig Renney - the sickle and the hammer, The Council of Trade Unions Economist Tonight's issues: Shane Reti amputates public health - what happens next? OCR holds but only because economy is tanki...

Jul 23, 202459 minSeason 3Ep. 17

The Trump fiasco, National's Welfare Policy and Darleen Tana | GUESTS: Arena Williams & Simon Wilson

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Arena Williams - MP for the mighty Manurewa Simon Wilson - NZ Herald columnist Tonight's issues: The Trump assassination attempt The cruelty of the National Party Welfare Policy The Extraordinary Darleen Tana Interview The 40 year neoliberal experi...

Jul 16, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Darleen Tana, Luxon in NATO and the OCR | GUESTS: Matthew Tukaki & David Seymour

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog, and Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Tukaki - Media Tycoon, Businessman, UN chairperson and New Zealand Māori Council sledgehammer David Seymour - ACT Party leader and Snapchat connoisseur Tonight's issues: The Darleen Tana fiasco Luxon in NATO The OCR decision tomorrow Th...

Jul 09, 202458 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Newshub, Economic Data and Joe Biden | GUESTS: Max Harris & Willy Jackson

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Willie Jackson & Max Harris, alongside Host Martyn (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: 'Working' to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup...

Jul 02, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 14

Aratere, Boot Camps and Cancer Drugs | GUESTS: Seeby Woodhouse & Ani O'Brien

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Ani O'Brien and Seeby Woodhouse, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT: Working to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup...

Jun 25, 202449 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Single Term Governance, Recession and Revelations | GUESTS: David Parker, Matthew Hooton

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: David Parker and Matthew Hooton, alongside Host Martin (Bomber) Bradbury and panelist Damien Grant. TEXT: Working to 3598 Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Jun 18, 202453 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Fast Track powers, more budget talk and the Act Party's dreams | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou, Barbara Edmonds & Simon Court

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Shane Te Pou - former candidate, campaign manager and executive member of the Labour Party. Barbara Edmonds - Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Simon Court - Member of Parliament for ACT New Zealand Issues: Fast Track powers vs Māori Party allegations - what is the biggest threat to Western Democracy? Budget 202...

Jun 11, 202445 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Budget Battles and Global Affairs | GUESTS: Maria Slade & Matthew McCarten

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Unfortunately, I'm sick so you get to be hosted by Damien 'all tax is theft' Grant! Joining him tonight: Maria Slade - Senior Journalist at the National Business Review Matthew McCarten - Political organiser and trade unionist Jordan Williams - Tax payer hero? Issues: Nicola Willis's budget The British election Donald J. Trump... a...

Jun 04, 202455 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Nicola Willis, Underfunding Public Services and This Weeks Budget Predictions | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton & Brad Olsen

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant , libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Hooton , NZ Herald columnist. Brad Olsen , New Zealand economics commentator. Issues: Nicola Willis - Can she borrow for tax cuts and get away with it? Underfunding public services - What are the consequences? The budget - What are our pred...

May 28, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Bill English, Kāinga Ora Reforms, and Political Party Showdowns: Guests Sue Bradford and Simon Wilson

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant , libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Sue Bradford , legendary left-wing activist and former Green MP. Simon Wilson , visionary NZ Herald columnist. Topics: Kāinga Ora Reforms - Bill English and National's involvement. Political Party Showdowns - Analysis of National, Greens, and Labou...

May 21, 202456 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Navigating Aotearoa's Political Landscape: Woke Food, Homeowner Bailouts, and Fascist Powers | GUESTS - Duncan Garner & Matthew Tukaki

Join us as we plunge into the heart of Aotearoa's political arena. From the absurdities of "woke food" controversies to the crucial debate over government bailouts. And as the specter of fascist fast-track powers looms large, we confront the very essence of democracy and the influence of money in our political system. Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram Check out the Social Media...

May 14, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 7