The under-16 check every adult has to pass
In this episode, Eric talks with Jillaine Heather, Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union, about the Government's plans for an under-16 social media ban and the universal age verification that may c...
11 Juni 28min
The Australian ideas New Zealand should watch rather than copy
In this episode, Eric talks with Prof Chris Berg from RMIT University about the Australian regulatory ideas New Zealand has considered importing, from the news media bargaining regime to the under-16 ...
4 Juni 36min
Budget 2026: The fingers crossed budget
In this episode, Oliver talks with Eric about Budget 2026, which brings the forecast surplus forward a year but rests on a series of lucky breaks, from oil prices falling to fiscal discipline survivin...
28 Maj 32min
Beyond Targets: Helping communities get the economics of their plans right
In this episode, Eric talks with Dr Benno Blaschke and Chris Parker about why our current approach to housing supply, which is focused on housing targets and delivered through “predict and provide”, h...
25 Maj 46min
Splendid isolation meets geopolitical reality
In this episode, Oliver talks with senior fellow John Howard about mounting geopolitical instability, from Iran and the Strait of Hormuz to Trump's visit to Beijing and the growing pressure on Taiwan....
19 Maj 31min
Who keeps the courts in their lane?
In this episode, Oliver talks with Roger Partridge about the Government’s decision to legislate to stop the Smith v Fonterra climate change case. They discuss why Parliament was right to step in after...
14 Maj 29min
The Martian Audit: Or, how New Zealand repelled an Invasion through procedural complexity
In this episode, Michael talks to Oliver Hartwich about his new satirical novella The Martian Audit, in which two alien auditors arrive in New Zealand to assess it for invasion, only to find themselve...
7 Maj 29min
Why free speech is losing ground even in free societies
In this episode, Michael and James talk with Sarah McLaughlin from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. They discuss attacks on free speech internationally, with governments from Wash...
30 Apr 1h 6min
