THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Coming to a Country Near You
Two birds test positive for bird flu in Australia, [...]
RO EDGE: Save Women’s Sport Australasia: The Importance of Defining Sex in Law
Paul Brennan speaks with Ro Edge, co-founder of Save [...]
JACK HEINEMANN: University of Canterbury Professor, School of Biological Sciences: Europe’s Gene Editing Shift
Paul Brennan speaks with Professor Jack Heinemann of the [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: The Immigration Crisis Reshaping the West
Hosts Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey discuss Rocket Lab's [...]
LESLIE MANOOKIAN: Founder of Health Freedom Defense Fund: Court Sides with State Power Over Bodily Autonomy
Leslie Manookian, founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, [...]
GREENWASHED: Why NZ Won’t Bury the Climate Ghost of RCP8.5
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss the IPCC’s decision [...]
HOLLY LAWFORD-SMITH: Associate Professor In Political Philosophy, University Of Melbourne: Free Speech, Feminism and Australia’s Culture Battles
Maree Buscke speaks with University of Melbourne political philosopher [...]
NEIL JOHNSTONE: Retired Otago Catchment Board & Otago Regional Council Flood Engineer: Pipes Problem, or Climate Change Excuse
South Dunedin has for years been touted as the [...]
LEITH VAN ONSELEN: Chief Economist & Co-Founder of Macrobusiness: Australia on the Precipice of a Massive House Price Correction
Paul Brennan speaks with Leith van Onselen, chief economist [...]
MONEY TALKS: With Farzin Irani: Competing Narratives on the Global Stage
Farzin Irani joins Paul Brennan for this week’s edition [...]
BOTH BARRELS: With Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart: Media Trust Is Broken, But Can We Still Talk to Each Other?
Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart discuss the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Bible Prophecy and New Questions
Rodney Hide looks through his latest mailbag, beginning with [...]
SUE MIDDLETON: Emeritus Professor: Why Defining Sex in Law Matters
Emeritus Professor Sue Middleton joins Maree Buscke to discuss [...]
RURAL REPORT: Gene Tech, AI and Water Wars
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss Europe’s move to [...]
JO GALER: Dunedin City Councillor: Is South Dunedin’s ‘Climate Crisis’ Really a Pipe Problem?
Following the release of plans to alleviate South Dunedin’s flooding [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Bird Flu Mania and One Nation Shaking Up Politics
Paul Brennan is joined by Tim Wilms to discuss [...]
ALLAN BEEVER: AUT Law Professor: What is New Zealand’s Place in the Changing World Order?
Professor Allan Beever of Auckland University of Technology joins [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: Nostalgia, Water Wars and Government Overreach
Paul Brennan shares listener reactions to interviews covering Wellington's [...]
DAVID JAMES: Australian Business Journalist: A Global Financial Power Shift is Underway
Australian business journalist David James argues that many of [...]
MICHAEL CAMPBELL: 2005 US Open Champion: Top Golfer Speaks out on Vaccine Injury
Veteran broadcaster Peter Williams catches up with US Open [...]
UNDER THE HOOD: With Graham ‘Hoody’ Hood: Climbing Out of the Pit
On Under the Hood, Graham 'Hoody' Hood reflects on [...]
IVOR CUMMINS: Irish Commentator: Belfast Attack, Digital ID & DEI Baby Murder
CONTENT WARNING: This interview contains discussion of graphic violence. [...]
WAYNE LANGFORD: President of Federated Farmers NZ: Fed’s Election Wish List
Paul Brennan speaks with Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: A Case of Media Amnesia
Rachel Stewart discusses the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect: people recognise [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Iran Peace Deal, UK Inquiry and Immigration Debates
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey discuss the Iran [...]
MARK CAMERON: ACT MP: Reflections on Politics, Farming and Retirement
ACT MP Mark Cameron speaks with Simon O’Connor about [...]
PROF SEYEDALI MIRJALILI: Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation, Torrens University Adelaide: Can Australia Power the Data Centre Boom?
As Australia races to become an AI powerhouse, Professor [...]
JOHN MCDONALD: City Watch NZ Editor and Former Local Council Candidate: Hamilton Water Overhaul a Debt Trap
John McDonald is campaigning against plans to transfer the [...]
MATT SHELTON: NZDSOS Representative: Medical Council Shake-Up
Matt Shelton of NZDSOS says Health Minister Simeon Brown’s decision [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Warnings of a West in Turmoil
Media Matters returns from a three-week break, with Maree Buscke [...]
FREDDIE PONTON: 21st Century Wire Associate Editor: Washington Pressured into Iran Deal
Freddie Ponton joins Paul Brennan for their weekly discussion, [...]
MONEY TALKS: With Louis Boulanger: The War on Iran is Really About China
Louis Boulanger joins Paul Brennan for this edition of Money [...]
GREENWASHED: Has New Zealand Declared War on Its Farmers?
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicholson unpack a controversial report claiming [...]
BOTH BARRELS: With Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart: Hope, Protest and Pride
Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart debate whether hope is [...]
TECH TUESDAY: With Steven Sykes: License Plate Failures and Alternative Devices
Steven Sykes joins Paul Brennan to answer listener questions [...]
GRAHAM HOOD: Former Qantas Pilot and Club Grubbery Founder: US Senate Hearing Shifts Overton Window on Vax Cancer Links
Graham Hood recounts his recent visit to the US [...]
RURAL REPORT: Fieldays, Farm Innovation and Hunting’s New Digital Frontier
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson unpack record crowds at [...]
GARY MOLLER: Health Practitioner and Masters Mountain Biking World Champion: From Catastrophe to Self-Discovery
Health practitioner and masters mountain biking world champion Gary [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: UFOs to Gene Tech – HSNO Feedback Closes Tonight
Paul Brennan dives into the latest RCR mailbag, sharing [...]
DAVID BAKER: Quantity Surveyor: Campaign to Expose Council Spending
Builder-turned-quantity surveyor David Baker says wasteful council spending and [...]
JOHN KENEL: Property Developer: Will New Zealand Follow Australia’s Tax Path?
Property developer John Kenel argues New Zealand should resist following [...]
UNDER THE HOOD: With Graham “Hoody” Hood: Stop Digging for Darkness
Graham "Hoody" Hood argues that while people should remain [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Weather Warning — Wellington’s “Invisible Success”
Wellington's recent state of emergency sparked evacuation orders, wall-to-wall [...]
GREG BARNS SC: Australian Barrister: Is Australia Ready for a Genuine Liberal Alternative?
Australian barrister and author Greg Barns says growing frustration [...]
BRENDAN HOARE: Organics Aotearoa New Zealand Spokesperson: “Sneaky Business” Surrounding Fast-Tracked GMO Deregulation
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) spokesperson Brendan Hoare says [...]
KIWI FARM: Sacred Cow’s Surprise Moove
Winter brings fresh turmoil to Kiwi Farm as Mitch, [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: UK Riots, Immigration Tensions and NZ Election Moves
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey discuss unrest in [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Hope and Its Limitations
Rachel Stewart examines the idea of hope, arguing that [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: From Biological Sex to Local Councils
Maree Buscke returns to the mailbag, with listener feedback [...]
ASHLEY CHURCH: Author: Exploring Biblical Prophecy and the Nature of Faith
Rodney Hide speaks with author Ashley Church about his [...]
GUY HATCHARD: Food Safety & Natural Medicine Advocate: Problems with Natural Hazards Insurance
Guy Hatchard recounts his experience with the Natural Hazards [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Urea, Gut Health and Family Values
Rodney Hide''s listener feedback shows debate emerging over urea [...]
TONY GOSLING: UK Journalist: The Henry Nowak Murder & Government Spyware on Every Phone
UK journalist Tony Gosling joins Paul to discuss the [...]
FREDDIE PONTON: 21st Century Wire Associate Editor: The Battle for Albania’s Pristine Coast
Freddie Ponton joins Paul Brennan for their weekly global [...]
MONEY TALKS: With Joel Robinson: The Space X IPO & AI Market Bubble
Paul is joined by Joel Robinson of Radical Investment [...]
BOTH BARRELS: With Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart: Henry Nowak —Policing, Race Policies and Public Trust
Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart discuss the murder of [...]
MCLINDON VS THE MACHINE: Could Pauline Hanson Become Prime Minister?
Aussie commentator Aidan McLindon argues that growing support for [...]
LARRY BLAIR: Energy Policy Consultant: NZ Builds Diesel Buffer as Energy Risks Continues
Energy Analyst Larry Blair joins Paul Brennan to discuss [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Luxon on Capital Gains Tax, AUKUS & the Politics of Comedy
In this edition of the Wilms Report, Tim Wilms [...]
RURAL REPORT: Palm Kernel Returns as Methane Seaweed Heads Offshore
In this week's Rural Report, Jaspreet Boparai and Don [...]
GARDENING WITH WALLY: Frost Protection, Soil Health and the Lost Art of Growing Food
Wally Richards joins Rodney Hide to discuss winter gardening, [...]
GREENWASHED: Road User Charges — Modernisation or Vehicle Tracking?
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss the government’s consultation [...]
ELIZABETH RATA: Professor of Education at University Of Auckland: Education Reforms Signal Turning Point in NZ Curriculum
Dame Elizabeth Rata, Professor of Education at University Of [...]
MICHELLE PERRO: Veteran US Paediatrician: GMO Deregulation Could Trigger Long-Term Health Crisis
US integrative paediatrician Dr Michelle Perro joins host Paul [...]
CHRIS STAMFORD & BILL ROWLINGS: Civil Liberties Australia: Australia’s Push for a Federal Human Rights Act
Civil Liberties Australia representatives Bill Rowlings and Chris Stamford [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: Electricity, Hantavirus, Russia and Digital ID
Paul Brennan shares a small sample of listener feedback on [...]
UNDER THE HOOD: With Graham “Hoody” Hood: Living for a Good Funeral
On Under the Hood, Graham Hood explores the idea [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Roadside Testing and Lessons from Muldoon
In this episode of the Brennan Barometer, Paul Brennan [...]
GREENWASHED: Monetising Nature
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss a government decision allowing [...]
KARA-LEAH: Teacher and Author: Choosing Joy
Natalie Cutler-Welsh speaks with teacher and author Kara-Leah about [...]
STEPHEN PATTINSON: Flooding Us NZ Spokesperson: When the Maps Don’t Match Reality
Maree Buscke speaks with Stephen Pattinson, a New Zealand [...]
JOSHUA RILEY: Software Engineer and Sovereign Co-Founder: Under-16 Social Media Ban set to expand
Paul Brennan speaks with software engineer and Sovereign co-founder [...]
STEPHANIE MARTIN: FSU Stakeholder Relations Manager: FSU Challenges Robertson Over Political Email to Students
The Free Speech Union has questioned whether University of [...]
GUY NUNNS: Community Activist: Water Wars – Wellington Ratepayers Face Massive New Bills
Community activist Guy Nunns discusses his opposition to the [...]
DRS SARAH AND RANDALL FARRANT: Co-Founders of Vital Wellbeing: Answers to Listener Questions from the Webinar
Rodney Hide welcomes back chiropractors Dr Sarah and Randall Farrant [...]
GREENWASHED: Climate Alarms, Ardern Irony and Dietary Wearables
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss the latest climate [...]
MONEY TALKS: With Simon Angelo: Budget 2026 Lacks Bold Vision for New Zealand’s Future
Simon Angelo joins Paul Brennan to discuss the Reserve [...]
FREDDIE PONTON: 21st Century Wire Associate Editor: Three Flashpoints, One Escalation
Freddie Ponton joins Paul Brennan to discuss escalating tensions involving [...]
RURAL REPORT: Trade Barriers, McCain Closure and Low-Methane Pasture
In this week’s Rural Report, Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson [...]
JODIE BRUNING: Lead Researcher at PSGR: HSNO “Stitch-Up” as Agrochemical Influence Revealed
Jodie Bruning from Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility [...]
TECH TUESDAY: With Steven Sykes: Data Collection Fuels Privacy Tech Growth
In this Tech Tuesday, Steven Sykes discusses concerns around [...]
KEVIN MORAN: Save Our Springs Spokesperson: Golden Bay Celebrates Major Win Against Proposed Gold Mine
Kevin Moran joins Paul Brennan to discuss a major [...]
PROF ROB MACCULLOCH: Economics Professor & Former Reserve Bank Advisor: MacCulloch Tears Into “Fake” Surplus Forecast
Talking with Paul Brennan, Professor Robert MacCulloch delivers a [...]
BOTH BARRELS: With Maree Buscke & Rachel Stewart: The Degree & Debt Trap
Maree Buscke and Rachel Stewart debate grade inflation, changing [...]
KIRRALIE SMITH: Director & Spokesperson for Binary Australia: Gender Law Debate Hits Mainstream After Court Appeals
Maree Buscke speaks with Kirralie Smith about her New [...]
CAMERON BAGRIE: Economist: The 2026 “Broccoli Budget”
Cameron Bagrie joins Paul Brennan to break down the [...]
SUZY HANSEN: Veteran UFO Researcher & Founder of UFocusNZ: Inside New Zealand’s Most Mysterious UFO Cases
Paul Brennan speaks with long-time UFO researcher Suzy Hansen [...]
FI BUCHET (FiBu): Pink Floyd Tribute Performer: NZ Music Month – The Pink Floyd Experience
Pink Floyd tribute performer Fi Buchet, aka FiBu, joins [...]
WEDNESDAY WEBINARS: Council Watch: Managed Retreat pt 2
Maree Buscke is joined by Kathryn Ennis-Carter to discuss [...]
KANE TITCHENER: Fluoride Free NZ: Setback as US Court Overturns Landmark Fluoride Ruling
Paul Brennan speaks with Fluoride Free NZ spokesperson Kane [...]
DOUG CASEY: Speculator, Libertarian Commentator and Writer: Global Economic Instability Reshaping Trade & Investment
Maree Buscke speaks with Doug Casey about rising Middle [...]
PHIL BOOTH: National Coordinator No2ID UK: Digital ID – How Convenient? How Voluntary?
Paul Brennan speaks with UK campaigner Phil Booth of [...]
MONEY TALKS: With Farzin Irani: Budget Week & Kiwisaver Proposal
On Money Talks this week Paul Brennan is joined [...]
SAM TROTH: Founder of The Road to Healing Aotearoa: Justice Reform and Survivor Advocacy
Maree Buscke speaks with Sam Troth, founder of Road [...]
GREENWASHED: UN Climate Resolution, RCP8.5 & New Zealand’s Climate Debate
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss New Zealand’s support [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Australia’s Culture Wars and Political Shake-Ups
This Wilms Report covers several major debates shaping Australian [...]
CYNTHIA HANCOX: Government Liaison for the National Council of Home Educators of NZ: Public Push-Back on Homeschooling Changes
Simon O’Connor is rejoined by Cynthia Hancox of the [...]
RURAL REPORT: Land Use Change, Governance and Regenerative Farming
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicholson discuss mounting pressure on New [...]
JANE PUCKEY: Registered Nurse, Midwife & Author: From Autoimmune Diagnosis to an Unusual Search for Healing
Jane Puckey, a New Zealand nurse, former midwife and [...]
MATT ROBSON: Former Associate Foreign Affairs Minister: Is New Zealand at War with Russia?
Paul Brennan is joined by former Associate Foreign Affairs [...]