THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Covid Contradictions and Vanishing Stories
Paul’s end-of-week barometer returns to Covid, despite his [...]
BONNIE FLAWS: Independent Journalist: Digital ID Debrief – Part 1 of discussions on the roll out of Digital ID in NZ and globally
Maree Buscke is joined by independent journalist Bonnie [...]
BONNIE FLAWS: Independent Journalist: Digital ID Debrief – Part 2 of discussions on the roll out of Digital ID in NZ and globally
Bonnie Flaws joins Maree Buske to explain how [...]
BONNIE FLAWS: Independent Journalist: Digital ID Debrief – Part 3 of discussions on the roll out of Digital ID in NZ and globally
Maree Buscke and investigative journalist Bonnie Flaws [...]
JOBST LANDGREBE: Entrepreneur and Author: How Hype Shapes Power in the Modern West
Entrepreneur Jobst Landgrebe joins Paul Brennan to [...]
THE FOURTH ESTATE: Legacy Media Under The Microscope
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Immigration, Identity, and Justice Under Review
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey break down [...]
HOT TUB WITH PAUL & RODNEY: Rethinking Regional Councils
Paul Brennan is joined by RCR host [...]
SIMON’S MAILBAG: Community Voices, Contested Ideas
Simon O’Connor responds to listener feedback on [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Media, Boys, and Politics
Maree Buscke works through a bumper mailbag, starting [...]
DANIEL TYRIE: Founder and Chairman of Canada’s Dominion Society: Canada, Immigration, and the Fight for Identity
Dieuwe de Boer talks to Daniel Tyrie, [...]
KIWI FARM: Rival Agendas Stir Tension
Chippy readies himself to inspire a lively [...]
MICHAEL ARBON: Political Commentator: Australia’s Social Media Ban And The Digital ID Squeeze
Paul Brennan speaks with political adviser Michael Arbon about [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Navigating Loss, Media Power and Education
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson reflect on personal [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Madness Mounts in Politics and Public Debate
Paul Brennan and Lindsay Perigo reflect on a [...]
MEAGAN MCNAMARA: Reflections From Segregation Eve
Meagan McNamara recalls the final night before [...]
SUZANNE LEVY: Spokeswoman for Speak Up for Women: Puberty Blocker Ban Puts Evidence And Care In The Spotlight
Paul Brennan speaks with Suzanne Levy from Speak [...]
KIRIHI FISHER: Concerned Parent of Intellectually Disabled Adult Daughter: When Care Fails
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GREENWASHED: UK Climate Alarm, Paris Promises And Local Power Games
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicholson unpack the [...]
MONEY TALKS: Joel Robinson: Bitcoin Battles And New Zealand’s Policy Moment
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GARDENING WITH WALLY: Natural Gardening Know-How
Rodney is joined by gardening expert Wally Richards to [...]
IVOR CUMMINS: Irish Commentator: Media Censorship, Viral Awakening And Global Power Networks
Paul Brennan talks with Irish commentator Ivor [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Protest Rallies, Rail Tunnels And Political Upheaval
Paul Brennan is joined by Tim Wilms [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: From Police Culture to Personal Growth
Feedback in Rodney's Mailbag explores concerns about [...]
RURAL REPORT: Foreign Farm Sales, Emissions Tech, and Livestock Shocks
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss rising overseas [...]
SUE GREY: Lawyer and NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party Co-Leader: WhatsApp Secrets And Police Power
WhatsApp correspondence between senior police and politicians raises [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: Police Trust, COVID Fallout And Union Fightback
Listeners respond to Paul’s latest interviews with [...]
HEALTH HACKS: With Dr Glen Davies: Ultra-Processed Food And The Pre-Diabetes Trap
Paul Brennan talks with Glen Davies from ReversalNZ [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Breaking – Weather Still Happens
This week on Brennan’s Barometer, Paul cuts [...]
LOUISE BURNSIDE: Veteran Pharmacist: Puberty Blockers Backlash And Medical Silence
Paul Brennan speaks with veteran pharmacist Louise Burnside [...]
NICK COLLINS: Dairy Farmer: Farmers Push Back On Gene Tech Risks
Paul Brennan talks to dairy farmer Nick Collins [...]
JACK HEINEMANN: University of Canterbury Professor, School of Biological Sciences: Regulatory Risks Behind Gene Technology Overhaul
Paul Brennan speaks with University of Canterbury, School [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Migration, Governance & KiwiSaver
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey break down [...]
CJ DAFOE: Host of Conversations from the Pink Chair & Founder of Mums4Mums Charitable Trust: Building Community and Strength for Mothers
CJ Dafoe, founder of Mums for Mums Charitable [...]
JODIE BRUNING: Lead Researcher at PSGR: Glyphosate and a Crisis of Trust
Paul Brennan and Jodie Bruning, Lead Researcher [...]
BEN MAI: Manager of Auckland Church Network: Auckland Churches Revive Christmas Nativity Parade
Simon O'Connor is joined by Ben Mai [...]
DEREK GOOD & DAVE LETELE: National Giving Machine Director & Giving Machine Ambassador: The Giving Machine – Changing Lives This Christmas
Simon O'Connor is joined by Derek Good and [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Regional Councils Have Been Failing For Years
Rachel Stewart examines the Government’s plan to replace [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Politics, Media and Power in the Digital Age
Maree Buscke is joined by independent journalist Nathan [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Burqa Backlash And Political Theatre
Paul Brennan and Lindsay Perigo discuss grade inflation [...]
NATHAN STEWART: Catlins Farmer: Winds of Trouble in the Catlins
Paul Brennan talks with local farmer Nathan Stewart, [...]
KATIE PASITNEY: Universal Ostrich Farms co-owner: Controversial Ostrich Cull aftermath
Universal Ostrich Farms co-owner Katie Pasitney tells Paul [...]
GREENWASHED: Toilets, Towers And Climate Pushback
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicholson wrap up COP30 [...]
PHILLIDA BUNKLE: Feminist Academic, Writer & Women’s Health Advocate: Women’s Health, Consent, and Modern Medicine
Maree Buscke is joined by Phillida Bunkle to [...]
HAKEEM ANWAR: Co-founder and CEO of Above Phone: Racing Toward a Digital Crossroads
Paul Brennan reconnects with Hakeem Anwar of Above [...]
JOHN ALCOCK: Deputy Leader NZ Loyal: Guarding Freedom In The Digital ID Era
John Alcock joins Paul Brennan to discuss his [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTIONS: Being in The Moment
This week, Rodney reflected on his most transformative [...]
BRIAN HOOKER: Chief Science Officer At Children’s Health Defense: A Breakthrough Shift in Vaccine Debate
Paul Brennan speaks with Brian Hooker, Chief Science [...]
RURAL REPORT: Pines, Prices and Policy
Jaspreet Boparai covers mounting strain across the primary [...]
BRIAN ARNDT & ULRICH MACK: Former Marsden Point Refinery Worker & Former Medical Researcher: Unseen Lead, Unheard Warnings
Rodney Hide speaks with guests Brian Arndt and [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: Food, Justice And Gene Tech
Paul's listeners share strong views on everything from [...]
SHANE JONES: Minister for Resources: Tapping Earth’s Hidden Furnace
Paul Brennan talks with Minister for Resources Shane Jones [...]
NICK CLARK: Senior Fellow, Economics and Advocacy at the NZ Initiative: Rethinking How We Vote
Paul Brennan talks with Nick Clark from the [...]
NICK HANNE: Partnerships and Education Manager NZ Pillar: Foreign Interference in NZ – Pillar’s Wake-Up Call
Simon O'Connor speaks with Nick Hanne from Pillar [...]
ANDREW BRIDGEN: Former UK Independent MP: A visit to political prisoner Reiner Füellmich
Former independent UK MP Andrew Bridgen tells Paul [...]
RACHEL’S MAILBAG: BBC Blunders & Bold Opinions
Rachel reads through a lively mix of viewer [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Grounded Fleets and Ignored Warnings
When aircraft fail, authorities act fast. Paul Brennan [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Distrusting the Boys in Blue
Rachel Stewart reflects on her distrust of the [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: From NZ Laws to Global Shifts
Dieuwe De Boer and William McGimpsey unpack key [...]
KIWI FARM: Love is in the Sty
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MARGARET CURNOW: LAVA Co-Founder: Sex-based Beliefs on Trial
Margaret Curnow from Lesbian Action for Visibility in [...]
JAN RIVERS: Genspect NZ & Public Good Spokeswoman: New Safeguards And A Turning Tide?
Paul Brennan talks with Jan Rivers of Genspect [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Education, Politics & Media – Accountability Matters
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson weigh in on [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Freedom, Fossil Awards And Net Zero Wars
Paul Brennan and Lindsay Perigo reflect on a [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Politics, Protests & Media
Maree Buscke’s mailbag this week features listeners responding [...]
WINSTON PETERS: NZ First Leader: A Turning Point in the Puberty Blocker Debate
Paul Brennan talks to Winston Peters, Leader of [...]
STEPHEN TAYLOR: Conservative Party Law & Justice Spokesman: Striking Down the Gag Law
Talking with Paul Brennan, Conservative Party Law and [...]
GREENWASHED: Carbon Credits, Cruise Ships And Climate Guilt
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson dive into COP30 in [...]
MONEY TALKS: With Simon Angelo: Money, Inflation And The AI Squeeze
Simon Angelo unpacks a buoyant market year, where [...]
SACHA JONES: Comedian, Author and Commentator: Laughs, Labels, and Life Lessons
Maree is joined by Sacha Jones to discuss [...]
TADHG STOPFORD: Historian, Educator & Founder of the Hemp Foundation: Rebuilding Sovereignty
Paul Brennan revisits a big-picture economic discussion with [...]
RURAL REPORT: Shifting Markets and Rural Momentum
Don Nicolson and Jaspreet Boparai discuss the US reversing [...]
ALANA SAVAGE: Founder and Facilitator at A Lighter Way: Transformation, Fasting & Finding Inner Strength
Rodney Hide is joined by Alana Savage, whom he [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Hot Takes on Watson, AI & More
Rodney delves into his mailbag feedback, covering the [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: Measles, MediCard And More
Paul Brennan's latest mailbag listeners applaud Lindsay Perigo’s [...]
PAULA WHETU JONES: Filmmaker & Humanitarian Advocate: Quiet Heroes In A Broken Land
Filmmaker Paula Whetu Jones talks to Paul Brennan [...]
TANIA HUNTER & JOANNE WELCH: Co-Founders Of Kids Dream Space: Community Gems – Dreaming Big, Starting Small
Simon O’Connor speaks with Tania Hunter and Joanne [...]
MEAGAN McNAMARA: RCR Host and Mandated Mental Health Nurse: Red Remembrance Day – Reclaiming the Narrative
Marking four years since No Jab, No Job, RCR's [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: NZ Police – Spot the Rot
Paul Brennan dives into the police leadership scandal [...]
ANNA PETLEY: NZDSOS Organiser: Echoes in Red
Paul Brennan chats with NZDSOS organiser Anna Petley [...]
BOB MCCOSKRIE: Family First Chief Executive: Rethinking Sex Education In Schools
Paul Brennan talks with Family First’s Bob McCoskrie [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Politics, Power & Public Trust Unpacked
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey explore the [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: The Beeb and its Boo-Boos
Rachel Stewart discusses the explosive dossier from former [...]
CHITRESH KAPOOR: Founder at Borders & Beyond Youtube Channel: India’s Strategic Moves and Global Ties
Simon O’Connor is joined by Chitresh Kapoor from [...]
CHARLES HYLAND: Soil & Health Association Chair: Guarding The Food Chain
Paul Brennan speaks with Charles Hyland, chair of [...]
STEPHEN FRANKS: Free Speech Union Chair: Turning Harm Law Into Censorship Tool
Paul Brennan talks with lawyer and Free Speech [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTIONS: Rotten System or Bad Apple?
Rodney Hide reacts to the bombshell IPCA report [...]
KIWI FARM: Springtime Scandals
Kiwi Farm is in full spring-time chaos as [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Leadership, Trust & Social Challenges
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson discuss leadership failures [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Echoes of Liberty
Lindsay Perigo delivers a fiery commentary on political [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Free Speech, Politics & Media Truths
Maree Buscke reflects on a packed week of [...]
RO EDGE: Save Women’s Sport Co-Founder: Fair Play Restored
Paul Brennan speaks with Ro Edge of Save [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Keeping the Wheels on The Bus Going Round
Paul Brennan fondly recalls the days when Wellington [...]
JULIE BEHLING: Former Missionary to Russia, Author & Filmmaker: Beneath the Surface – Unmasking Hidden Agendas
Maree Buscke speaks with former missionary to Russia, [...]
GREENWASHED: Jet-Set to Net Zero
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson skewer the pageantry [...]
MARY BYRNE: Fluoride Free NZ: Cracks In The Fluoride Consensus
Paul Brennan speaks with Mary Byrne, National Coordinator [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Cold Fronts And Hot Politics
Paul Brennan catches up with Tim Wilms as [...]
DAVID COHEN: Author and Journalist: Unpacking Jacinda in 100 Voices
Maree Buscke speaks with journalist David Cohen about his [...]
TECH TUESDAY: Steven Sykes: Digital Watchdogs and the Battle for Privacy
Tech commentator Steven Sykes rejoins Paul Brennan to [...]
RURAL REPORT: COP30 Crunch, Farm Debt Rebound and Southland Clean-Up
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson weigh COP30’s stakes [...]