Both Sides Now

Both Sides Now was co-founded in 2022 by Eve McCallum and Finn Ross, who could see the increasing polarisation and the decreasing youth engagement in politics. They wanted to show that you could disagree politically and still be great mates. The show interviewed a range of high-profile politicians and journalists from across the political spectrum, including 6 Prime Ministers, 4 party leaders and 2 journalists.

The show is back for election year 2026, and with Finn now being based in the UK, Alex Martin is stepping up to fill the left-leaning co-host role. Not only will the show continue its work to break down political polarisation and increase youth engagement, but it will do so with a new focus on women in politics. Eve and Alex have both seen the unfounded, increased vitriol towards female politicians in recent years, and we want to give them a chance to share their stories and educate and inspire other women to step up and become politicians.

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Episoder(62)

Dame Jenny Shipley discusses women in leadership, the Treaty and making decisions

We were privileged to get to speak with Dame Jenny Shipley, New Zealand's first female Prime Minister. She talked openly with us about the challenges faced with being a woman in politics in the 90s. W...

16 Okt 20221h 4min

Hon Chris Hipkins Speed Round

As part of some of the episodes, we have a bonus speed round to go with them. Here is Hon Chris Hipkins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Okt 20221min

Hon Chris Hipkins on Labour, Democracy and Big Brother

The Hon Chris Hipkins was our first current politician, we met him in the beehive for an awesome interview. As Minister for Education, Police and Covid Response Chris is one of the most influential po...

12 Okt 202239min

Sir John Key Speed Round

At the end of most of the episodes, we recorded a speed round where we asked the politicians 20 yes/no/short answer questions. Sir John gave us a few surprise answers in his, including a controversial...

9 Okt 20222min

Sir John Key

This was one of the most epic conversations both Eve and I have had. We could have talked to John for hours, we both came away with hundreds more questions we wanted to ask and a even more respect for...

9 Okt 202249min