• Leighton Smith Podcast #266 - November 20th 2024 - Dr Michael Johnston
    Nov 19 2024

    Education in NZ has long been controversial.

    It’s not incorrect to suggest that a Labour Education Minister has an easier task than a more ‘conservative’ party minister (i.e. National’s Merv Wellington in the 1980’s.)

    Similar circumstances apply in other countries. Donald Trump returns to the Presidency with intent to eliminate the Department of Education and return the responsibility to the States.

    There are some valid reasons for doing so. Are there lessons for other countries?

    Dr Michael Johnston has been consulting NZ Education Minister Erica Stanford. After years of experience, most recently at Victoria University, Wellington, Michael is now with the NZ Initiative.

    His podcast contribution is very informative.

    Following the Mailroom there is further comment on other matters, including AI and democracy.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #265 - November 13th 2024 - David Bell
    Nov 13 2024

    Since 2020, the W.H.O. has orchestrated and condoned one of the most devastating assaults on individual and societal health the world has seen.

    At the behest of highly conflicted sponsors, this international bureaucracy promoted policies that overwhelmingly harmed the world’s disadvantaged.

    Lacking any contrition, the W.H.O. is now seeking increased public funding through misrepresentation of risk and return on investment to entrench this response.

    The past, present and future of the World Health Organisation, addressed with David Bell, former medical officer and scientist at the W.H.O.

    And is Shane Jones right to be concerned about New Zealand’s participation?

    Finally, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #264 - November 7th 2024 - Patrick Basham
    Nov 7 2024

    When we wound up our election day discussion, I suggested to Patrick Basham that we do a follow up "if warranted". It was warranted in multiples, so around midnight on election night we recorded the interview for 264. There is insight that you won’t hear elsewhere. Have a listen.

    And following we have included comment from elsewhere that is worthy of a hearing.

    Oh, and at the last second we received an email headed “Most accurate US presidential election pollster” !

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    57 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #263 - November 6th 2024 - Professor Nigel Biggar and Patrick Basham
    Nov 6 2024

    The Free Speech Union is proving its worth with a number of successful international speakers to New Zealand.

    The latest is Professor Nigel Biggar, who amongst a number of contributions to the cause wrote “The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021".

    He proved to be a most interesting, informative and entertaining guest.

    Patrick Basham provided exit poll numbers from his Democracy Institute and the Daily Express.

    And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #262 - October 30th 2024 - Bryan Leyland and Christian Smith
    Oct 30 2024

    Power supply issues are challenging much if not most of the world - why? Could it be the recklessness of net zero?

    Power engineer Bryan Leyland expresses serious concern, as shortages translate into higher prices.

    At the same time, Australia is talking increasingly about Nuclear power - shouldn’t we?

    Meanwhile, a Telegraph article in London suggests that the young are fleeing Britain. Christian Smith updates his views on life in the old country.

    We attend to aspects of the Presidential election, and visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #261 - October 23rd 2024 - Judge Anthony Willy
    Oct 23 2024

    An insidious phenomenon has become widely evident around the western world, and it is alive and well in New Zealand.

    The attack has been against every institution that props up the pillars of our democratic freedom.

    Retired Judge Anthony Willy justifies his accusations (from his essay “Blowing In the Wind”, NZCPR.com).

    It’s an important document that should be studied in every school.

    We have comment on the Presidential election, with only two weeks to go.

    And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #260 - October 16th 2024 - Roger Partridge
    Oct 15 2024

    “Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court”.

    This report by Roger Partridge, lawyer and Chairman of the NZ Initiative, challenges the Supreme Court’s overreach or activism in recent cases and the constitutional implications.

    Judicial activism is in a word, dangerous for democracy.

    This is a most important matter and it needs the attention of Parliament.

    And we venture into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #259 - October 9th 2024 - Patrick Basham
    Oct 9 2024

    This week we have responded to enquiries as to whether Patrick Basham will make a return before the Presidential election

    He brings some new polling numbers from Democracy Institute, along with his exceptional analysis.

    We proffer our thoughts on multiculturalism, and share what we have in common with Jeremy Clarkson.

    And we delve into The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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    1 hr and 31 mins