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 [...]
PAUL’S MAILBAG: Nostalgia, Water Wars and Government Overreach
Paul Brennan shares listener reactions to interviews covering Wellington's [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: A Case of Media Amnesia
Rachel Stewart discusses the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect: people recognise [...]
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 [...]
KIWI FARM: Sacred Cow’s Surprise Moove
Winter brings fresh turmoil to Kiwi Farm as Mitch, [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Hope and Its Limitations
Rachel Stewart examines the idea of hope, arguing that [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Urea, Gut Health and Family Values
Rodney Hide''s listener feedback shows debate emerging over urea [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
KIRRALIE SMITH: Director & Spokesperson for Binary Australia: Gender Law Debate Hits Mainstream After Court Appeals
Maree Buscke speaks with Kirralie Smith about her New [...]
KANE TITCHENER: Fluoride Free NZ: Setback as US Court Overturns Landmark Fluoride Ruling
Paul Brennan speaks with Fluoride Free NZ spokesperson Kane [...]
KIWI FARM: Electronic Tagging and Quiet Influence
A secretive group at “The Lodge” discusses plans to [...]
RICHARD TOHU: Chief Executive of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group New Zealand (MAGNZ): ACC Motorcycle Levies Unfair & Unlawful?
Paul Brennan speaks with Richard Tohu, Chief Executive of [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Making The Grade
Rachel Stewart argues that universities are experiencing significant grade [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Books, Boghossian and the Volunteer Crisis
Maree Buscke shares another lively RCR mailbag with one [...]
KIWI FARM: Budget Boards and Barnyard Deals
In this week’s Kiwi Farm, Nikki Sow wrestles with [...]
MAREE’S MUSINGS: Cafe Culture and Language Rules
Maree Buscke questions the business logic behind Rumaki Café, [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Toxic Positivity Can Kiss My Grits
Rachel Stewart critiques the growing spiritual wellness industry, arguing [...]
PHIL BARRETT: Southland Farm Machinery Operator: Looming Fuel Tax Revolt
Southland machinery operator Phil Barrett returned to RCR to discuss [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: The Hanta Sniff Test
In the latest Brennan Barometer, Paul Brennan asks whether [...]
LARRY BLAIR: Energy Policy Consultant: Asian Refineries Helping NZ Fuel Resilience
Energy policy consultant Larry Blair tells Paul Brennan that [...]
CHRIS TREMAIN: Former National Party MP & Hawke’s Bay Rugby Chairman: Quiet Crisis in Community Sport
Former National MP and Hawke's Bay Rugby Union president Chris [...]
KIWI FARM: Budget Blues
Three young porcine interns — Curly, Pinky and Poe — [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Questions, Politics and Preparedness
Maree Buscke responds to feedback on vaccine injury reporting, media [...]
GRAHAM HOOD: Former Qantas Pilot & Club Grubbery Founder: Hoody Joins RCR
Four years after a farewell video made him a [...]
CLIMATE CRAZY: Climate Claims Stretched to Extremes
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson dissect two studies linking [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Hipkins Confronted Over Vaccine Harms
Paul Brennan delivers an impromptu “Brennan Barometer” reacting to [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: From Bar Tabs to Breakfast TV – The Media’s Credibility Crisis
On this week’s Brennan Barometer, Paul Brennan takes aim [...]
BOOK REVIEW: Abigail Shrier: Bad Therapy – Why The Kids Aren’t Growing Up
Maree Buscke reviews Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier, examining [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Men Making Boobs of Themselves
Rachel Stewart examines how humour and gender expression have [...]
KIWI FARM: Farm Dogs Dish the Dirt on Political Chaos
On Kiwi Farm this week working dogs Bazza and [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: ANZAC Poem for Remembrance: “Please Wear a Poppy”
This ANZAC Day, Paul Brennan delivers a special Brennan [...]
KIWI FARM: Leadership Tensions Rise
Tensions are building on Kiwi Farm as questions emerge [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Listener Highlights
Rodney Hide shares listener feedback on recent RCR segments, [...]
NICOLE MOWBRAY: LGB Alliance Australia Founder: LGB Alliance Wins Appeal on Lesbian Only Events
Paul Brennan speaks with Nicole Mowbray of LGB Alliance [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Fueling the Irish Fire
On Riding Shotgun this week, Rachel Stewart discusses [...]
KIWI FARM: Storm Preparations Divide Farmyard
This week on Kiwi Farm the animals brace [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Homesteading Feedback
On Maree’s mailbag this week, feedback focuses on [...]
SIMON’S MAILBAG: Challenging Political Accountability
Simon O’Connor’s mailbag captures a wave of listener [...]
RETSEF LEVI: Risk & Public Health Policy Expert: ACIP in Turmoil (The Quick Cut)
In this quick cut of Retsef Levi's interview with [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Wahine Disaster: Community Response and Resilience when Disaster Strikes
Paul Brennan reflects on the anniversary of the Wahine [...]
LARRY BLAIR: Energy Policy Consultant: Oil Supply Shocks to Continue
Energy commentator Larry Blair discusses ongoing instability in [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: This is a Public Hair Announcement
On Riding Shotgun this week, Rachel dives into [...]
KIWI FARM: Oinky’s Easter Fuel Fears
The Easter calm on Kiwi Farm is quickly [...]
GREENWASHED: Green Windfall or Costly Illusion?
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson dissect a high-profile [...]
BOOK REVIEW: Sarah Wynn-Williams: Careless People
Maree Buscke reviews Careless People by Sarah Wynne [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Juggling Balls Is No Longer An Olympic Event.
Rachel Stewart delivers a blunt, provocative commentary on transgender [...]
DAVID HARVEY: Former Judge: BSA Claims Jurisdiction over The Platform
Paul Brennan speaks with internet law expert and former [...]
GREENWASHED: Climate Metrics or Media Messaging?
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson take aim at a [...]
CAMERON BAGRIE: Economist: ‘We’re Going to Take a Hit’
Paul Brennan speaks with economist Cameron Bagrie about [...]
DAVID BIRKETT: Federated Farmers National Board Member: Farmers Brace for Fuel Hit to Production
Paul Brennan speaks with Federated Farmers National Board [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Lockdown Desolation Remembered
Paul Brennan revisits a personal recording from March [...]
SHANE JONES: Associate Minister Of Energy: Diesel Remains at Crunch Point as Fuel Alert System Introduced
Paul Brennan speaks with Assistant Energy Minister Shane [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: One Nation to End Them All
This week on Riding Shotgun Rachel Stewart notes Australia’s [...]
RO EDGE: Save Women’s Sport Australasia: IOC Bans Trans Women From Women’s Olympic Sports
Paul Brennan speaks with Ro Edge of Save [...]
ANDREW WEIDEMANN: Across Victoria Alliance Chairman: Aussie Farmers Face Fuel Crisis
Andrew Weidemann, Chairman of Across Victoria Alliance, joins [...]
SUE GREY: Lawyer: Dr Conlon’s Hearing Concludes
Lawyer Sue Grey returns to update Paul Brennan [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: The Politics of Image
Paul Brennan’s end-of-week Barometer dissects the emotional fallout [...]
RACHEL’S MAILBAG: Mandates, Memories and Medical Mistrust
Listeners reflect on the lasting scars of COVID-era [...]
KIWI FARM: Chippy’s Rise and Emerald’s Revenge
In this satirical tale Maree Buscke spins a [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Vaccine Injury Grief
Rodney Hide reads listener messages sharing emotional reflections [...]
RURAL REPORT: Arable Crisis, Green Debt and Fuel Fears
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson discuss the mounting [...]
PETE’S PONDERINGS: Royal Commission Always Destined to Come Up Short
Peter Williams reflects on the Royal Commission’s Phase [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Cornered Rats And Energy Regrets
Paul Brennan reflects on the release of the [...]
NATALIE’S NOTIONS: Challenging Covid Inquiry Conclusions
Natalie expresses disappointment with the Phase 2 COVID Inquiry [...]
SUE GREY: Lawyer Following Medical Tribunal: Dr Conlon v Single Source of Truth
Lawyer Sue Grey joins Paul for a brief [...]
KIWI FARM: Great Sickness Rebellion – Episode 100 Special
Maree celebrated the 100th episode of Kiwi Farm, [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: An Ordinary Covid Story
Rachel Stewart reflects on her experiences navigating COVID-19, [...]
MAREE’S MUSINGS: Reflections on the Covid Era
Maree reflects on the release of the Covid [...]
ALISTAIR REPORTS: Dr Conlon Hearing Begins in Rotorua
RCR's Alistair Harding reports on the ground from [...]
SIMON’S SAYS: COVID Inquiry Arrives – Accountability is Absent
Simon O’Connor shares his initial reaction to the [...]
BOOK REVIEW: Heart Of The Protest – Siân Clement & Gaylene Barnes
Maree discusses Heart of the Protest by Siân [...]
RURAL REPORT: Forests, Fuel and Farming Pressure
In a packed Rural Report Jaspreet Boparai and Don [...]
MATT SHELTON: NZDSOS Representative: NZ Medical Council Cultural Equity Concerns
Dr. Matt Shelton joins Maree to discuss the [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: On International Law and Parrots
Rachel Stewart questions Western leaders’ appeals to “international [...]
KIWI FARM: Trouble in the Sand Trap
As summer ends on Kiwi Farm, the animals [...]
GREENWASHED: From Covid to Climate Spin
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson question Michael Baker’s [...]
SHANE JONES: Associate Minister for Energy: All Eyes on Crude Travel Routes
Paul Brennan pulled back the curtain on New [...]
GREENWASHED: Coastal Climate Hypocrisy
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson question Jacinda Ardern’s past [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Pain, Politics and Policy
Rodney Hide reads moving feedback from a listener [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTION: Reading Mary Hobbs Poem “Flags Flutter”
Rodney Hide reads Mary Hobbs’ commentary criticising COVID-19 [...]
KIWI FARM: Davey Piglet Addresses Glitter Parade
Davy Piglet is preparing for the annual Glitter [...]
GARY MOLLER: Health Practitioner & Functional Nutritionist: Cynicism Ahead of Covid Report
Functional nutritionist Gary Moller joins Paul to discuss [...]
MARTIN GLYNN: AA Policy Director: Motorists to Shoulder More Infrastructure Costs
As the Government signals a major shift toward [...]
ALIA BLAND: RCR Co-Founder: People Power & The Big Picture
In the context of the Phase 2 Covid [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTION: Epstein Revelations Spark Accountability Questions
Rodney discusses the Epstein file revelations, questioning how [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: Whale Rights to Medical Wrongs: Is the NZMC Out of Line?
Paul Brennan backs a Green Party proposal to [...]
ALISTAIR’S OPINION: Flood Maps Fast-Tracking Managed Retreat
Alistair Harding warns that the Government’s planned nationally [...]
GREENWASHED MAILBAG: Inner Goals, Climate Deals & Rural Realities
From Sweden’s “Inner Development Goals” to questions about [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Grief Brief
In this week’s episode of Riding Shotgun, Rachel [...]
KIWI FARM: Leadership Tensions at Kiwi Farm
On Kiwi Farm this week, Maree explores leadership [...]
GREENWASHED: Countryside Culture Wars
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson take aim at the [...]
ANDREW WEIDEMANN: Chair Across Victoria Alliance: Wind Turbines Fanning Asbestos on Australian Farms
Wind Turbines entering Australia as a result of [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Faith, Forgiveness And The Meaning Of Life
Rodney shares a heartfelt mailbag as listeners reflect [...]