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We discuss the western consensus on genocide, and look particularly at the political environment in Australia, where their Labor government has been one of the worst and most pro-Zionist, despite their PM’s previous alignment with the movement. We talk about what to look out for, what can be done and the need to keep the pressure on regardless of who wins in November 2026 This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Simone, Mardi Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 4:32 Genocide is a Dirty Word 10:22 Australian Labor Party Switch Up 19:05 Post-Bondi Politics 26:28 Security Forces 33:17 Digital Security 3
AI has been rearing it’s head as a policy outcome during the election campaign with both major parties signaling that AI use is a part of NZ’s future. How did we get here, what are the risks and warning signs to look out for and what should we be doing? This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mark, Ginny, Olivier Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 6:54 AI Adoption 16:20 Slopcore 28:04 Shift in Political and Digital Content 47:10 Dismantling Disruption 53:56 Lack of Policies and Planning 59:45 Healthcare 1:12:18 Ontology 1:21:05 What To Do 1:26:00 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here
The Migrant Workers Association organised a protest against the rising tide of racist and anti immigrant rhetoric from political parties and leaders as the elections near. Winston Peters' racist tirade against Lawrence Xu-nan in parliament, alongside his party's anti immigrant rhetoric aimed at harnessing votes by dividing the working class and distracting from failures of their policies were key issues that motivated the protest. The protest featured satirical street theater, which evoked a triggered response from Winston Peters. Among other things, we discuss the contradictions within Winsto
Dr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly talk about the Graham Platner debacle in Maine, USA and what it shows about the sickness at the heart of Western liberal electoral politics. This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:10 Graham Platner 17:40 Working Class Optics 21:13 Radicals Becoming Establishment 31:37 What We Can Learn 35:45 Unseating Candidates 39:16 Can Politics Get Better Through Parties 52:27 What Can Be Done 58:56 Closings Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
We discuss conspiratorial narratives and dogwhistles in the 2026 election with M Dentith. New Zealand First, 'globalism' and 'great replacement', media malpractice, and the Atlas Network. M's website & contact details: https://www.mrxdentith.com/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, M Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 4:42 How Dangerous Ideas Propagate 8:27 The Atlas Network 15:45 Talking About Conspiracies 23:45 Cryptofacism 33:30 Polite Articulation 42:05 Loss of Facility 44:20 Media Passing Ideas On 55:40 Closings Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/
1/200 chats with the Alliance's Christchurch Central candidate Greg Byrnes. We discuss his background, the Alliance Party, passion for the environment, the importance of working for workers, infrastructure and enrolling to vote. Link to help Greg: https://allianceparty.nz/candidates/christchurch-central/ This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 5:36 Return and History of Alliance 10:04 Pothole Socialism 19:28 Socialism Suite 22:07 Environmentalism 36:40 AI and Data Centers 39:18 Electoral Campaign 44:25 Local Global Issues 48:05 Public Services 54:25 Chris
The recent student-led uprising in India received international attention and forced concessions from the Modi government which was long seen as having few formidable political challengers at the national level. The movement has put a dent on the notion that the corporate-BJP nexus in India is infallible. Left student movements played a significant role in the success of the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' movement. We discuss the context of the movement, and touch upon various dimensions of the movement including the role of the media - both local and global. Is this a moment of hope for I
1/200 chats with the Green's Mt Albert candidate Ricardo. We discuss the Mt Albert Electorate, TOP & other competitors, ideology and making strategic change over the long term. As an MP he also has important positions on immigration, social welfare, and the workforce. Link to help Ricardo: https://www.greens.org.nz/ricardomenendezmarch_volunteer_2026 This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Simone Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:55 Mt Albert Electorate 7:08 TOP Climbing 11:50 Greens in the Coalition 16:25 Distance Between Labor and Greens 18:35 Meaningful Changes 21:48 Union Policy 24:43 Work
We speak with the Chair of Fired Up Stilettos, Bianca Beebe, about FUS’s campaign and organising to get workers’ rights for independent contractors via the Commerce Act Amendment Bill. https://www.instagram.com/kickupafus/ https://firedupstilettos.com/ https://events.humanitix.com/commerce-act-amendment-bill-explainer-online This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 3:14 Legislation and Fighting for Independent Contractor Rights 18:34 Differences with The States 24:10 Finding a Balance 29:20 Red Tape Bureaucracy 31:40 Pushing the Overton Window 44:37 Bills
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting New Zealand this weekend (July 10-11). A sold out public event 'Kia Ora Modi' has been organised at Spark Arena in Auckland to mark his visit. In the context of the recent India - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, Destiny Church's Brian Tāmaki has announced a street protest against Modi during his visit. There will be counter protests too, against both Tāmaki and Modi. In this episode Josephine speaks with Indian activists in Aotearoa, Sapna Samant, Oscar Romero and Anu Kaloti about a left perspective on the India-NZ FTA, the rising tide of anti
We’re joined by Mikey Brenndorfer about the structure of primary health, the history of policy that led us to the present day structures and the way that they are presenting unique and immediate risks of privatisation of the NZ healthcare system This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mikey Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:55 First Point of Contact 5:54 Community Health 7:50 Brief History of Primary Care Structures 15:06 Private Equity 21:10 Primary Health Care 31:45 Austerity Budgets 40:31 Current Coalition 44:00 Tend and Green Cross 51:12 Lack of Political Will 54:41 Mass Privatization 1:01:1
1/200 chats with Labour’s Tāmaki candidate Max Harris about the challenges ahead, what the team is hearing on the doorstep and the opportunities for organising around progressive issues. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:20 History and Electorate 5:56 Right Wing Electorate 10:35 Labour Potential 20:05 Being a New Candidate 24:19 Radical Background 29:45 Anxiety in the Electorate 36:49 Complaints From the Left 40:04 Moving Away From Neoliberalism 43:42 James Christmas 46:31 Getting People to Vote 55:19 Closings Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us
We speak with Education researcher and expert Richard Manning about far-right manipulation of the NZ History curriculum. This is being guided by a small preferred academic elite like Elizabeth Rata and Paul Moon, supported by the Atlas Network. How can we fight back against these encroachments and build a curriculum that tells the truth? This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 5:06 Where We’re At With Education 7:55 Nation Building History 11:27 Factoring In Realities to Teaching 14:40 Curriculum Building 25:29 Institutional Resistance 31:15 Waitangi Tribun
We speak with Asher about the impacts of potentially ‘automating’ welfare systems, the disaster of RoboDebt in Australia and the ways in which cuts to the public service intentionally degrade and undermine functionality. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Dillon Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:20 Automated Welfare 6:24 Government Cuts and AI 16:27 RoboDebt 34:33 Corporatization of Public Services 39:14 Intentions and Outcomes 49:47 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
We talk with Gabriella Brayne and Eugene Doyle from Anti-War Aotearoa about the NZ Super Fund investing in Palantir and the campaign for them to divest given the atrocities and war crimes that Palantir is implicated in. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360990856/nz-super-was-told-its-unlawful-rules-when-investing-airbnb-activists-are-now-targeting-another https://www.instagram.com/antiwaraotearoa/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 3:49 Super Investments 14:05 Palantir Exclusion 22:24 Policy Changes 29:15 Mobilizing 36:14 Upcoming March 42:35 Closing Intro/Outr
We speak with Niamh O’Flynn, Program Director for Greenpeace, about working with Anti-War Aotearoa on the upcoming June 20 March for Peace and their history of anti-war activism. https://www.instagram.com/antiwaraotearoa/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:45 Background at Greenpeace 3:12 Scaling Campaigns 5:01 Nuclear Free 8:30 Feeling an Impact 11:35 Greenpeace Involvement 14:12 Critical Minerals Deal 23:38 Government Decision Making 25:20 Israel 35:02 Measure of NZ Impact 37:17 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/
Kieran and Josephine talk to Joe Carolan of Stop Wars Aotearoa who are having a rally this Saturday (13 June) to protest US imperial aggressions. As a background we discuss why the US might be considered the Great Satan, what its history of genocidal imperialism entails, and why we need popular mobilisation to resist. The revolution will not be televised nor memed. We need to start organising in real life and that begins with a presence in the streets. https://www.instagram.com/stopwarsaotearoa/ This episode’s co-hosts Kieran, Josephine Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:57 Upcoming Ral
We speak with TEU President Ti Lamusse about the changes to Fees Free, cuts across the education sector, the privatisation of polytechs and what needs to be done to fix it all. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ti Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:40 Education Sector Cuts 5:35 Polytech Privatisation 13:58 Fees Free 17:10 Trades Training 23:50 Attacks on Academics 31:42 Policy Solutions 47:01 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
We talk with Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta about the state of the NZ film industry and what it takes to network, fund and produce creative works in the current environment. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Tim, Cathasaigh Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 5:52 Film Industry Changes 21:38 Rebates 27:25 Sir Richard 30:05 Development Processes 48:08 Funding Models 1:10:00 Moving Forward 1:12:03 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
Kieran and Josephine discuss the launch of the Palestine Free from the River to the Sea Party and the need to highlight that genocide is still ongoing in Gaza and Palestine and to hold our government and its MPs, regardless of party, to account for NZ's inaction and support for this genocide. https://www.1of200.nz/articles/palestine-free-from-the-river-to-the-sea https://palfree.nz/ This episode’s co-hosts Kieran, Josephine Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:34 Party Membership 3:42 Founding the Party 16:58 Party Goals 20:11 Government Recognition 27:39 Party Name 24:49 Vision of the Pa
Pmax unpacks the planned changes to the NZ Social Studies curriculum.
This week we're hosting Jen, Simone and Mia who will discuss the very real effects New Zealand Firsts anti-trans bill will have - as well as action to stop the rising tide of bigotry. This episode’s co-hosts John, Jennifer, Simone, Mia Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:05 New Legislation 13:16 Biological 29:22 Trans Youth 34:54 Culture War 43:35 Highlighting the Wins 51:01 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
We round up the last 3 years the shift in politics and media since the 2023 election and predictions and advice for 2026. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, Simone Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:10 The Last Three Years 6:14 Alternative Media 18:14 Have You Met Them Yet 24:10 Labour MIA 47:20 Green Media 54:00 Positives on the Horizon 1:16:07 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
The team has been let loose to create chaos this week. We discuss Education reforms, the recently announced citizenship test, Local Government reforms, BSA disestablishment, and a quick check in on UK politics and Starmerismo. In a 1/200 first, this episode requires a BSA warning. This episode’s co-hosts John, Ginny, Pmax, Simone Timestamps Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
Multiple justifications for the illegal war of aggression on Iran have been put forward by the US and Israel: from supporting Iranian protesters, to regime change, to preventing nuclear weapons, to reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a waterway that was already open prior to the war. Many of these talking points have been repeated by the NZ government. So how do we separate fact from propaganda? And what myths are keeping us from clearly understanding this war? Join the panel for an up-to-date breakdown of the war that’s already reshaping our world, featuring Kyle Church (1/200), Gabriella Brayne (
