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We guest Paris Marx for thoughts about the upcoming Canadian Election with parallels to the electoral situations across the rest of the west.Paris is in NZ and talking on April 10!: https://digitalsovereignty.lilregie.com/booking/attendees/newThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, Philip, ParisTimestamps0:00 Opening0:53 Canadian Polling5:44 Mark Carney10:00 Chris Hipkins16:00 Worries of Carney21:15 Center Left in the West25:22 Pierre Poilievre32:20 Similarities of NZ and Canada36:42 NDP40:53 Green Parties44:03 Majority Governments49:15 Concerns of a New Starmer52:52 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

New Zealand First is against the Regulatory Standards Act they just voted for. Maybe National is too. Judge Aitken spoke up against Winston Peters and is now in a kangaroo court process. Most schools in the country have committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Stephanie, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:50 Regulatory Standards and Leadership23:00 Attacking Judicial Systems42:46 Double Standards48:17 Critical Assessments54:02 Bigger Picture58:54 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

If you're not involved in Māori politics, there's a good chance you haven't known what to make of the conflict in Te Pāti Māori. We spoke with Jack McDonald about the history of the Party, the underlying issues, and paths forward from here.This episode’s co-hostsJack, Kyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:27 Background6:25 Formative Te Pati Maori12:32 The Impact of Ideological Splits15:10 Representing Maori19:00 Generations of Te Pati Maori25:55 What’s Happening in the Party31:59 Personality vs Ideology35:26 Contending With the Press Gallery39:32 Dichotomy of Going Viral41:09 Post Expulsion48:10 Pan Maori Movement53:55 Fundamental Breakdown of a Movement56:10 Reading List57:34 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We speak with Jen Shields about the ideologically motivated, against all evidence, decision by the National coalition government to effectively ban puberty blockers specifically for trans children.Full TranscriptThis episode’s co-hostsSimone, Jen, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:59 Blocking Puberty Blockers9:16 The UK Transphobic Path19:08 Approaches21:50 What Are Puberty Blockers25:04 Gender Dysphoria32:15 Genocidal34:45 How Quickly A Legal Challenge Overturn39:18 Next Steps42:40 Getting Involved45:15 Liberation Rights47:53 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Over 700 university community members have signed an open letter demanding that Uni Saver Pension Scheme Divest from genocide.As the Gaza genocide and the invasion, apartheid and killings in Westbank continue, University Workers for Palestine (UWP) are renewing demands and strengthening actions to secure a BDS policy from Uni Saver, the preferred pension provider for universities across Aotearoa. We speak with spokesperson for UWP and Victoria University Senior lecturer Dr Amanda Thomas.https://www.instagram.com/uwp.aotearoa/?hl=enhttps://thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-11-2025/university-pension-scheme-under-fire-for-israeli-investmentsThis episode’s co-hostsJosephineTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:43 Inception of Uni Workers for Palestine6:59 Getting involved9:44 Resistance 21:33 An Open Letter31:29 Response36:30 Moment of Radicalization40:38 Anxieties of Activism44:36 Approach to Palestinian Struggle49:15 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

IPCA findings and criminal cases against top police figures are again revealing the rot at the heart of elite power in NZ. At the same time a new tranche of Epstein files are doing the same internationally.Content warning for everything included within those topics.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Ginny, OliverTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions0:42 McSkimming3:57 Background10:20 Media Reporting13:47 Epstein Emails22:35 The Shift31:50 Police Incompetence36:06 Solutions38:05 How Will Politicians Handle This43:30 Media Analysis46:10 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

As we await a ruling from the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Jen and Angela give us a rundown on what’s been happening during the hearings. Progressive populism, including trans rights, now seems a vote winner for left politicians in both the UK and US - how is the NZ left positioned to make the same moves?This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Philip, Angela, JenTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:52 Human Rights Review Tribunal9:55 LAVA background15:17 Why is this Happening29:18 The Actual Case Starts Now32:24 Is There Cause for Progressive Hope48:20 NZ Polling54:22 Media Investments57:19 Campaign Replication1:02:15 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

New Zealand's 2 top economists* discuss Labour's first policy announcement this term - a Future Fund! Comparisons with other funds in NZ and overseas, debate over whether detail is important and most importantly... what is it for? Recorded on 24/10/25.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, PaulTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions2:30 What Was Announced6:15 Government Bonds8:32 Returns11:11 The Announcement13:42 State Owned Enterprises23:20 Superannuation29:34 Venture Funds36:08 Opposition Position40:39 What the Left Wants48:02 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Back for current events! We open with the Pike River film and discuss work safety policy under the coalition. The far right is being given free reign to AI-ify NZ’s curriculum while removing NZ history and making it evidentially more white supremacist alongside awful charter school attempts.This episode’s co-hostsStephanie, Pmax, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:22 Pike River Film14:55 Animal Welfare and Farms19:32 Charter Schools and Curriculums47:55 Luxon Meeting Trump51:52 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We talk with Dr Cassandra Mudgway about the increase in online violence over the last decade, the ways in which it is presenting in NZ and some of the possible solutions.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, StephanieTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:24 Rhetoric Trends7:05 Amplification10:31 Political Will20:20 Freedom of Expression30:42 Andrew Little35:09 Online Violence45:24 Reality48:55 Moving in the Right Direction55:08 Effectiveness1:02:47 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Josephine interviews Joseph Bray from Peace Action Ōtautahi about the need for direct action against the US military industrial complex as it intensifies in Aotearoa NZ.This episode’s co-hostsDr Josephine VargheseTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:07 History of Direct Action4:27 Context by 1/2007:42 Context by Peace Action Ōtautahi14:40 Other NZ Companies25:56 The Role of Universities29:40 Moment of Radicalization33:34 Why in NZ37:00 Research Corruption43:46 How to Join and Support51:32 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Western governments continue to become more fascist, with the US leading the way. NZ isn’t immune, with NZ PM Christopher Luxon engaging in open voter suppression and attacking the electoral commission. The UK Labour party continues to become rapidly more rightwing, a worrying sign for western Labour parties. NZ refuses to recognise Palestine, and continues to be complicit in genocide.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Oliver, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:42 Election Changes11:49 Keir Starmer18:13 Israeli Crimes34:24 Winston Peters42:08 Pete Hegseth46:39 Current World Leadership53:42 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We host members of Aotearoa for Palestine and Kaiāwhina to discuss the September 13 March for Humanity.Instagram:  AotearoaforpalFacebook: Aotearoa For Palestine  Tik tok: AotearoaforpalOrganizers: marchforhumanity@proton.meTo contact Kaiāwhina: email KaiawhinaAotearoa@gmail.com and check the IG: Kaiawhina_tamakilink to sign the petition: https://tr.ee/BZJp8GgTwWlink for endorsement: https://tr.ee/sdq_yRqRIsThis episode’s co-hostsArama, Bianca, Nadine, Omar, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening 5:42 Highlights12:15 What This Means to the Palestinian Community14:20 Endorsements18:42 Impacts of the Day25:43 The Unity of Movements29:20 White Supremacist Marches38:10 Narrative War48:08 What Happens Next51:52 Election Season57:28 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We speak with Kate Stone and Nick Miller from the Better Taxes campaign and Tax Justice Aotearoa about the recent report showing that tech giants are making billions of dollars in NZ and using tax minimising practices.Better taxes report: https://www.bettertaxes.nz/big_tech_little_taxTax Justice Aotearoa media release:  https://www.tjanz.org/big_tech_media_releaseThis episode’s co-hostsKyleIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We chat with journalist, disinformation expert and Dark Times Academy facilitator, Brooke Binkowski about fascism, the role establishment media plays in disinfo and the warning signs of authoritarian acceleration.Political Research Associates website: https://politicalresearch.org/40 Ways to Fight Fascists link: https://justseeds.org/graphic/40-ways-to-fight-fascism/Dark Times Direct Action Class: https://darktimesacademy.co.nz/direct-action-education-for-resistance-and-rebellion/Making Hope: Climate Action for Dark Times : https://darktimesacademy.co.nz/making-hope-climate-action-for-dark-times/This episode’s co-hostsKyleTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:50 Background10:36 Co-Opting Disinformation14:44 Bigotry in Disinformation17:34 Disillusioned Journalism22:50 Aotearoa 27:19 Objectivity42:47 Warning Signs50:03 Weaponization of Borders53:26 Climate Change55:45 What Can We Do1:01:49 Dark Times Academy1:05:58 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

In one of our more academic episodes, we interview Kieran Kelly about humanitarian law, war vs genocides, rules of engagement, and the definition of a 'combatant'. With war crimes in the news, we look at the history and context around what these 'crimes' actually are.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, KieranTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:55 A History of Non-Combatants8:52 How It Changed12:00 Genocidal vs Non-Genocidal Warfare18:15 What is a People?25:28 Genocidal vs Mass Murder27:06 Dahiya Doctrine29:30 Both Sides-ism32:42 Human Shields36:35 Proportionality38:50 International Humanitarian Law49:10 Future of Law51:40 Tools of Empire1:00:52 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Western media continues to be complicit even as Israeli atrocities get slightly more coverage. In NZ more details come out about the FBI office - who is leading the country when security details are actively hidden from the PM? And there are serious questions to be asked about what’s happening at the Reserve Bank.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, KyleTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:10 Israeli Atrocities and Western Media20:42 FBI Office29:48 Lost Optics34:54 Failing to Appeal38:46 The Reserve Bank53:12 Supermarkets1:00:54 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

This week we discussed austerity and attacks on the public sector. This government has declared war on teachers and healthcare workers, alongside renters, young people and the working class in general. Now even the big business community is noticing. On top of that, establishment media is isolating issues and blaming young people for not having enough kids.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Simone, Stephanie & PmaxTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:57 News Priority11:00 Self Destructive Austerity14:30 Teachers in NZ21:55 What Happens During a Strike24:50 More Babies31:16 No Take Only Throw45:55 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We speak with Mardi O’Connor about her time working with ISM as a ‘protective presence’ in Masafer Yatta, the West Bank.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, MardiTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:01 Background4:19 Protective Presence8:15 Sanctions and Boycotts10:39 Zealotry14:11 Day to Day 21:39 Settler Youth26:05 Giving Cover to Settlers28:32 Media Presence32:06 State Land37:59 Western Coverage44:40 Deported56:29 Australian Union Movement59:36 Cracking Down1:07:11 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Greens coleader Chlöe Swarbrick was kicked out of the house this week for speaking against the genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile NZ media aligns itself against teachers and healthcare workers to support the lies of the National coalition government in increasingly overt ways.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening 1:44 Spineless15:10 Media Bias25:38 Palestinian Journalists 28:40 Royal Commission38:55 Teacher Payrates42:55 Losing Money Over Text48:18 ACT Lead Government1:00:30 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200