RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Rachel’s Mailbag
In this Rachel’s Mailbag, listeners respond to topics [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: NZ’s COVID Commission Drama: Ani O’Brien takes aim at Chris Hipkins’ Pandemic Role
Commentator Ani O’Brien joins broadcaster Paul Brennan to [...]
JAN RIVERS: Genspect NZ & Public Good Spokeswoman: A Tragedy, a Turning Tide, and a Tribunal Test
Genspect NZ and Public Good spokesperson Jan Rivers [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Trade Wars, AI Scares & Political Flares
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey unpack US [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Texas Floods Reveal Snakes
Rachel Stewart reflects on the tragic Texas flash [...]
ALIA BLAND: VFF & RCR Co-Founder: Reflections on a Challenging Inquiry Session
In a frank debrief following a high-stakes public session [...]
KIWI FARM: Oinky’s Ambitions
While Oinky Lux lounges on a tropical beach [...]
ALISTAIR HARDING: Documentary Filmmaker: Managed Out on tour: Councils, Climate, and Controversy
Chatting with Paul Brennan, filmmaker Alistair Harding discusses [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Facing the Music – COVID Accountability and Public Sector Blowout
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson dive into a [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Bagpipes, Bruises and Beef Wellington
In this week' Perigo' Perspective Lindsay Perigo unpacks [...]
ROYAL COMMISSION INQUIRY PANEL: Paul Brennan, Maree Buscke, Anna McLoughlin: Face the Music – Pressure Mounts as Covid Inquiry Heats Up
This was recorded before the announcement that Jacinda [...]
GREENWASHED: Tightening the Paris Noose – A New Financial System Built on the Sly
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson dive deep into [...]
HANNAH TAMAKI: Leader of Vision New Zealand: By-election Bid Sparks Talk on Housing, Youth and Immigration
In a candid conversation with Maree Buscke, Hannah Tamaki [...]
GARDENING WITH WALLY: Smart Frosting & Natural Growing
Rodney Hide welcomes back crowd-favourite — gardening guru [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Triple Murder Verdict, Childcare Horror, and Political Turmoil Rock Victoria
Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions of child [...]
RURAL REPORT: Satellite Failure, Pest Control Breakthrough, and Record Dairy Highs
In this week's Rural Report Jaspreet Boparai and [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: Glyphosate, Gaza, Gold and Grievances
In this week’s Monday Mailbag, listeners respond to [...]
JODIE BRUNING: Researcher at PSGR: Are New Zealanders Guinea Pigs for Underregulated Agrochemicals?
Sociologist Jodie Bruning joins Paul Brennan to raise serious [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: From Ian Taylor’s Letter to a Sky-High Campaign
This week’s Brennan’s Barometer dives into the backlash [...]
RCR CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION PANEL: Hilary Butler, Leigh Willoughby, Alia Bland: NZ’s Childhood Vaccination Debate
In this RCR Childhood Immunisation Panel hosted by [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Politics, Pop Stars & Pandemics
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey dive into [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Send the Asteroids
Rachel Stewart presents a stark and urgent commentary on [...]
DR STEPHEN RAINBOW: Human Rights Commissioner: Human Rights, Democracy, and Social Cohesion
New Zealand's Chief Human Rights Commissioner Dr. Stephen [...]
DR MATT SHELTON: NZDSOS: The Royal Commission COVID-19 Showdown
Dr Matt Shelton shares his experience presenting to New [...]
LEGAL HUB: Katie Ashby-Koppens: Day 3 COVID Inquiry Revelations + Facial Recognition & Census Concerns
Legal expert Katie Ashby-Koppens returns to Legal Hub with [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Politics, Screenings & Local Action
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson discuss the success of [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Trump’s Triumph, Jacinda Returns and Paul Henry Unleashed
The Supreme Court sides with Trump, NATO calls him [...]
MONEY TALKS: Louis Boulanger: Gold, Debt and a Monetary Endgame
Investment advisor Louis Boulanger of LBNow rejoins Paul Brennan [...]
DR GUY HATCHARD: Food Safety & Natural Medicine Advocate: NZ Gene Technology Bill Sparks Health and Trust Concerns
Dr Guy Hatchard joins Paul Brennan to unpack the [...]
GREENWASHED: Climate Costs, Power Struggles and a Poetic Warning
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson reflect on a well-attended [...]
PAULA JESSOP: Autistic Rights Advocate: Autism Journeys – Language, Labels & Lived Experience
Autistic advocate Paula Jessop rejoins Maree Buscke to explore [...]
MATT BALL: NZ Property Investors Federation Executive: Politics, Property & the Past
Rodney Hide reunites with old friend and former colleague Matt [...]
RURAL REPORT: Net Zero U-turn, Lab Meat Bans, and NZ Council Shake-Up
This week's Rural Report kicks off with the Australian red [...]
KIRSTEN MURFITT: Lawyer: Tauranga Council’s $90m HQ Deal Sparks Public Outrage
Lawyer Kirsten Murfitt raises serious concerns about a $90 million [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTION: Called To The Stand
Rodney Hide highlights the achievements of Voices for Freedom's [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: Hot Topics and Heated Reactions
Paul Brennan dives into the RCR mailbag, grappling with [...]
MIKE BROWN: Stand Up Again Founder: Standing Up Again and Taking The Lead in Your Life
Natalie Cutler-Welsh speaks with Mike Brown, founder of Stand [...]
GERRY PYVES: Psychotherapist: The Emperor’s New Clothes Event
Gerry Pyves joins Paul Brennan after a period of [...]
GERRY’S REFLECTION: Psychotherapist: Compassion
After a long silence due to serious illness, Gerry [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Political Blind Spots and Questionable Alliances
In this week’s fiery Brennan’s Barometer, Paul Brennan takes [...]
LEN COOK: Former Government Statistician: NZ Census Changes – Transparency And Trust At Critical Crossroads
Former Government Statistician Len Cook speaks with Paul Brennan [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Nukes, Nations & Narratives
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey dive into the [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Humour is a Funny Business
Rachel Stewart shares her need for comic relief amid [...]
WEBINAR: LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS 2025: Top Social Media Tips with Natalie Cutler-Welsh & Alia Bland
Visibility coach Natalie Cutler-Welsh joined Council Watch to share [...]
FREDDIE PONTON: Global Affairs Editor: Israel, Iran and Twelve Days That Shook the Region
Paul Brennan welcomes back journalist and geopolitical analyst Freddie [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Orange Man Bad-Ass and Operation Midnight Hammer
In his unmistakably fiery and flamboyant style, Lindsay Perigo [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Media Myths & Dissenting Voices
In this week’s Media Matters, Marty Gibson flies solo while [...]
SHANE JONES: NZ Minister for Regional Development & Resources: Fuel Resilience, Oil & Gas, and Regional Reform
Minister Shane Jones joins Paul Brennan to tackle the [...]
PETER FOSTER: Climate Scientist: Methane Panel Slammed Over Science Review Snub
Peter Foster of the Methane Science Accord joins Jaspreet [...]
NATALIE WADDELL: Former Event Manager and Therapeutic Specialist: Kindness, Community & Culture in Changing NZ
Maree Buscke chats with hiking guide and therapeutic massage [...]