Description The National coalition government has lost control of it’s partner parties as they continue descending into attacks on minority groups. We discuss the problems with the term “culture war” and what the framing and strategy of the extreme right is hoping to achieve. This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Kyle, Mitch, Simon Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:53 “Culture War” 4:08 Destiny Church’s Anti Woke Protesting 8:15 The Insidiousness of Culture War 17:40 NZ Firsts Wokeism Politics 19:55 Impo...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Description Paul is joined by lawyer and campaigner Max Harris to discuss Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Long Term Plan proposal, which seeks to entrench his agenda of privatisation, low rates and low spending for years to come. This episode’s co-hosts Paul, Max Timestamps 00:41 - The Long Term Plan and battlegrounds 05:02 - Auckland Future Fund 11:16 - How should we think about public assets? 14:40 - Council fiscal responsibility straight-jacket 22:10 - The right wing economic playbook and how th...
Mar 25, 2024•41 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Description The National coalition government continues to move at horrible, incompetent pace with cuts and punitive policy. We talk Fast Track Bill, public service cuts, foreign spying and Peters making a fool of himself, again. This episode’s co-hosts Oliver, Simon, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:19 The Fast Track Bill 13:53 Extractive Industries in NZ 22:46 A Culture of Cruelty 41:09 GCSB Revelations 50:50 Winston Peters Gets Knocked Slightly Back 54:48 Where is the Oppositi...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Description There are once again too many things happening in the world, and the National Party coalition is using that to their advantage to continue ramming through deeply destructive policy. We talk cops, school lunches and protests. But what’s up with opposition parties being unable to capitalise on these clearly unpopular decisions? This episode’s co-hosts Simon, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:37 We’ve Learned Nothing 16:38 National’s 100 days 17:52 No ACAB in Politics 27:01 Peter Thi...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Description We cover the week’s events once again! Gaza and reporting in the west continues to be a major issue, the US continues to be complicit. Journalism is struggling, particularly in NZ, how much is it a marketing and structural failing? The National coalition is cutting everything and attacking the vulnerable while also criminalising - why are they bringing back bootcamps? This episode’s co-hosts Finlay, Kyle, Lamia Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:15 On Gaza 4:40 NZ Media’s Reporting on G...
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Description David Farrier joins us to discuss the advent of AI in the media space, recent lay-offs and the funding structures that led us here. We go into broader detail about the forces driving these issues, particularly in the tech industry, and what hope there is for journalism. This episode’s co-hosts Mark, Kyle, David Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:20 Google’s AI Publishing 5:05 Will AI Stick in Publications 7:15 Spam in a New Era 12:05 The Purpose of Media 14:40 The Cost of a Newsro...
Mar 06, 2024•59 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Description We cover the latest atrocities in Gaza and the response in the West. In NZ we continue under onslaught by a right-wing government passing as much regressive policy under urgency as possible, and need to reckon with a shrinking media environment as Newshub announces it’s wrapping up. John joins the cast to update us on the UK (“it’s bad”). This episode’s co-hosts John, Philip, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:30 On Gaza 11:04 Western Government Shifts 19:12 ICJ Update 21:14 ...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Description Coordinated online abuse and disinformation campaigns are nothing new, but in the last few years they’ve accelerated and become far more ubiquitous. We talk with Nicole Skews-Poole about the way that has developed in NZ and what progressive and left institutions and communities can be doing to fight back. This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Kyle, Nicole Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:50 The Rise of Online Disinformation Echo Chambers 7:36 Online Organizing 13:12The Playbooks 19:50 Thread...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Description 1/200 discusses the lurch to the reactionary right by the National coalition this week as they escalate the rhetoric about beneficiaries and poor people. At the same time National continues to undermine political norms and run roughshod over process. This episode’s co-hosts Jack, Kyle, Simon Timestamps 0:00 Mihi for Efeso Collins 3:26 Introductions 4:07 Anti-Welfare Government 16:58 The Left’s Failings 23:50 Invisible Social Murder 29:08 Media Complacency 32:01 Learning From Te...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Description We speak with Mandy Henk and Byron Clark about their recently developed Climate Disinformation Night School , the ways that the information space around climate discourse have developed over time and how different communities might be targeted by groups peddling disinfo. Sign up for the course here ! This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mandy, Byron Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:57 The Way Climate Change Disinformation Develops 7:04 Why It Doesn’t Matter 10:12 Facing Away from Climate Cha...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Description 1/200 speaks with Siouxsie Wiles and barrister Peter Kelly to talk about the current state of the pandemic, the effect on schools and workplaces, and what possible legal options might exist to challenge the status quo in lieu of government or institutional action. You can find more advice and details about advocating for Covid action here This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Oliver, Siouxsie, Peter Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:58 Where We Are With Covid 11:46 On Long Covid 18:06 In...
Feb 16, 2024•55 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Description We update on Gaza alongside the impotency and dilapidation of US leadership. The West is looking in bad shape as multiple governments adopt increasingly fascistic policies in response to their own roles in genocide. In NZ the right-wing continues to push anti-Indigenous rhetoric, this week among the main targets has been Section 27 cultural reports - Oliver and Simon give us the expert rundown on what they are and why this attack is so damaging. Prisoner Correspondence Network People...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Description We assemble a range of co-hosts to discuss National government “woes” and nastiness before checking in on the Greens, with James Shaw announcing his resignation and Chlöe Swarbrick announcing her candidacy for the co-leader role. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie , Paul , Jack , Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:55 MMP Woes 14:08 Cuts Cuts Cuts 27:55 James Shaw Goneburger 52:014 Greens on the Ground 1:13:21 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.pat...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Description We speak with Kieran Kelly about genocide and the history of the Genocide Convention then go through the ICJ’s 26 January Order for provisional measures in response to South Africa’s application. https://ongenocide.com/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:00 Writing on the Genocide 6:36 South Africa Putting the Application Forward 11:05 The Accountability Archive 13:24 The Concept of Genocide 24:37 The Consequences of the ICJ 26:48 Provisional Rulings...
Feb 01, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Description We discuss the ICJ ruling, NZ’s stance on the Red Sea and deployment of NZ Defense Force personnel, and the very clear moves of the right-wing political apparatus to use Te Tiriti disinformation to create division. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Finlay, Simon Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:41 International Court of Justice Ruling 22:25 New Zealand's Easter Egg Catalyst 37:24 Tiriti o Waitangi Under ACT 1:06:48 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: ...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we saw multiple clear examples of the way that right-wing politics manipulate and frame the media to suit them. From the coverage of MP Golriz Ghahraman to David Seymour’s bizarre pronouncements about Te Tiriti it seems like there is little understanding of the ways in which news reporting is compromised, and this directly assists with the astro-turfing and radicalisation of politics in the West.
Jan 20, 2024•52 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Description We speak with Dylan Asafo and Emmy Rākete about open letters in support of Gaza and the need for solidarity and organising within the academy in service to decolonisation among other sites of struggle. This episode’s co-hosts Oliver, Kyle, Emmy, Dylan Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:22 Academic Solidarity 8:20 Aversion to Antagonistic Politics 12:08 Conservative Attacks on Academia 17:12 New Zealand’s Position in the West 20:07 Turning An Open Letter into Action 27:10 Movements...
Jan 18, 2024•51 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Description We’re back in 2024 and Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza continues. We’re joined by Hamza Ali Shah from the UK to update on events in the last two weeks and discuss the way that the UK political and media classes have responded. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Hamza Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:20 UK’s Media Relationship with Politics 9:48 Murdoch Media 14:37 Mainstream Journalist Hesitation 20:07 Palestinian Voices on Social Media 23:57 Misinformation Peddling 26:08 The US ...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Description We talk with Van Jackson about his new book Grand Strategies of the Left and the crisis in International Relations. What are the current challenges in IR frameworks, what progressive principles can be applied and how can we move forward? This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Kyle, Van Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:27 The Dominance of the West 7:03 Campaign Trail 10:26 Progressive Conversations 20:15 Falsified Productive Manufacturing 27:57 The Nightmare of US Foreign Policy 32:5...
Dec 21, 2023•Transcript available on Metacast Description We’re joined again by Tameem to discuss the genocide in Gaza, the slight shift in the international response in the UN and from western countries (including NZ) and the importance of protest and continued action to keep moving politicians towards a ceasefire. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Josephine, Tameem Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:48 US Blocking the Security Council Vote 13:03 The Morality of Armed Resistance 17:42 New Zealand, Canada and Australia’s Joint Statement 22:53 Wome...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Description The genocide in Gaza continues to get worse with the blessings of the western world, and the US in particular. We continue to cover the situation there. We also discuss the NZ response now that parliament has resumed, and the incoming policy platform of the National/ACT/NZF government. This episode’s co-hosts Ginny, Lamia, Kyle Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Description Kyle speaks with Professor Mohan Dutta about his work in decolonial frameworks and communication in reference to media in NZ specifically as it impacts Māori and, in recent times, coverage of the genocide in Gaza. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mohan Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:17 Whiteness Shaping Dialogue and Erasure 4:44 Civility Politics 8:02 The Culture War Knee Jerk 10:03 Journalists and Positions of Power 12:42 Far Right Platforming Coming Full Circle 15:25 Propagating Stru...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Description In a week where too much continues to happen we once again talk past the hour mark to bring you our thoughts on the genocide in Gaza, the death of Kissinger and the incredibly worrying start to the new NZ government’s policy program. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Kyle, Oliver Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:45 Kissinger is Dead 9:28 The People Kissinger Left Behind 11:09 The Ever Changing Perception of Gaza 21:49 Overproduced Propaganda 25:47 Victim Blaming 28:47 The Rise ...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Description We speak with Jeremy Moses to discuss the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the media response here alongside the censoring and attacks on academics speaking out about the humanitarian crisis. NZ also, finally, has a government - we discuss some of the policy details we already know and what the future might look like over the next three years. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jeremy, Ginny, Simon Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:24 Jeremy’s Studies in Humanitarianism 4:59 Surgically Pr...
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Description We cover the week’s events, pale as they may be in comparison to the ongoing genocide in Gaza (which we also discuss). Ginny Andersen is being accused of bullying, coalition negotiations flounder and Elon Musk is being even more publicly antisemitic than usual. This episode’s co-hosts Stephanie, Ginny, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:50 Not To Be Confused With Ginny Anderson 7:02 Why Is This Happening With Labour Again 8:44 Trending As Ginny 10:07 Lack of News Media 13:49 The Ar...
Nov 18, 2023•56 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Description We talk with Tameem Shaltoni about the Palestinian perspective on Gaza and the response of NZ’s media and politicians. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Josephine, Tameem Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:23 New Zealand Leaders Continuous Lack of Action 4:46 Reflection on Our Leaders 8:38 The Global Plight of Colonised Oppression 11:59 The People and The Ruling Class 18:12 Tameem’s Funded Poll 26:26 New Zealand’s Position Compared to the Global Stage 29:03 The Poll Results Refl...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Description We’re joined by Zarahn Southon to discuss the week’s events relating to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. We talk about Phil Twyford’s fumble on the stage at last weekend’s march, the attacks on Chlöe Swarbrick for the use of the phrase “From the River to the Sea”, and the appropriation of Māori indigeneity by people in the pro-Israel camp. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Zarahn Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:18 River to Sea and Protests and Speeches 12:30 The Misrepresentation of Liberat...
Nov 11, 2023•49 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Description We are joined by Dita De Boni to discuss the changing media environment in New Zealand over the last couple of decades. As the move to digital advertising occurred, alongside funding and capacity issues, how has this affected the output and design of news alongside a steadily growing influence industry. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, Dita Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:57 The Shifting of News Media 6:53 Discerning News from not News 10:41 The Hierarchy of Important News 13:31 ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Description The final count is complete for the 2023 NZ election and we now move from vote predictions to coalition predictions as David Seymour and Winston Peters fight it out for pride of place alongside Christopher Luxon. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Rustie Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:23 An Update on Gaza 8:57 The Final Vote Count 14:13 Rustie’s Prediction Results 22:08 The Long Term Outlook 30:09 Leverages and Ministries 36:43 The Incoming Prime Minister 41:13 Closing Intro/Outro ...
Nov 04, 2023•43 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Description We speak with Dr Josephine Varghese and Dr Arama Rata about the NZ government’s response and foreign policy framework regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Link to Mick Hall’s In Context article This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Jospehine, Arama Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:10 NZ’s Vote at the UN 5:14 Arama’s Analysis of New Zealand’s Position 8:02 The Global Response and Media Coverage 12:20 Working Class Imperial Interests 13:34 New Zealand and the US 14:37 New Zealand’s (lack of)...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast 
