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We’re joined by Tech Won’t Save Us host Paris Marx to talk Canadian politics and NZ parallels. We discuss the rise of right-wing ideology and PR as well as the influence of tech venture capital and western alignment around “security partnerships” like AUKUS.ed. note: Paris kindly fact-checked themselves on a point made at 00:24:35 regarding political donations. Corporations in Canada can't donate to political parties and individuals are limited to $1725 a year as noted here.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Mark, ParisTimestamps0:00 Introductions0:56 Things in Canada2:21 Could Canada Go More Right13:10 Party Leadership in Canada16:54 Economic Populism27:50 Media Perception39:52 Increasing Animosity for Center-Left42:05 Further to the Right45:49 Tech Saviours 1:11:50 AUKUS1:23:50 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We’re joined by Vijay Prashad to round up world events. We discuss the realignment starting to take shape via BRICS, the escalation of violence and imperialism in Palestine, and how organising for anti-imperialism is desperately needed in the Pacific.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, JosephineTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:42 The Brics Summit8:11 The Head of Imperialism18:26 Claudio Katz and Cancel Culture24:40 Keeping Momentum31:38 Roadblocks39:02 Outpost of Imperialism52:08 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We discuss the escalating genocide, war crimes and atrocities of the US and Israel in the Middle East with particular focus on the new front opened up with Lebanon and the counterstrike by Iran.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Arama, JosephineTimestamps0:00 Introductions3:36 Escalating9:46 Dangerous Information Normalisation15:50 Lebanon Context20:04 Projecting Power32:45 Colonial Agenda41:03 Failed Rallying of NZ Politicians and Media49:05 What Might Be Coming Next59:20 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Episode 100 of Season 2 has hit us far too quickly, but there’s just too much news! We give an overview of the current state of NZ politics - what we’ve got an eye on and possible solutions for the left.This episode’s co-hostsGinny, Kyle, Philip, Pmax, SimonTimestamps0:00 Introductions6:19 The Silence of New Zealand’s Political Left10:04 Favourable Media Reception20:46 Our Nation's Greatest Loss23:10 Labour-Washing the Greens 31:53 The Long Game Effect49:32 Education Woes1:01:05 Education Solutions1:02:49 The Third Eye 1:06:06 Combating Sinophobia Electorally 1:08:45 Crispy Positivity1:09:38 The Evolution of Optics1:11:18 Actual Good From Simon1:16:26 Phillips Quick Things1:18:07 Thank you1:20:30 Reach Out1:21:53 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We speak with long covid advocate Hayley Wolters about the current state of public health policy for the ongoing pandemic. In a few days the NZ government will be removing free RAT tests and there is no consolidated plan for action in the event that NZ faces a similar summer wave to the US.Links!The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years | CNNSen. Bernie Sanders Introduces $10 Billion Long COVID Moonshot Legislation to Support Research, Healthcare, Education - COVID HealthAbout 400 Million People Worldwide Have Had Long Covid, Researchers Say - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Long Covid Support Aotearoa – You are not aloneAotearoa Covid ActionNew Zealand Pandemic Plan: A framework for action | Ministry of Health NZReminder of end of free RATs on 30 September 2024 – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu OraHealth negotiators told to put sovereignty ahead of stopping pandemics (newsroom.co.nz)Early heart disease deaths rise to 14-year high - BHFThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, HayleyTimestamps0:00 Introductions3:20 Working Through Apathetic Covid Policy5:45 Long Covid7:42 Economics of Covid9:22 Government Support11:29 RAT Availability14:27 RAT Policy Effect17:24 How Did We Get Here21:24 Framework Change25:50 Pharmaceutical Access29:11 Clean Air34:35 Long Covid Tracking37:31 How to Reach Out39:51 What’s Coming42:36 False Commentaries43:32 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We’re joined by Associate Professor Jeremy Moses to discuss Israel’s terrorist attacks in Lebanon and the implications for Rules Based International Order, the Middle East, and global stability.This episode’s co-hostsGinny, Simon, Kyle, JeremyTimestamps0:00 Introductions4:03 The Dissonance of Education in Today's Political Climate9:11 Media and Self Responsibility13:22 Inflection Points22:37 The Perception of Terrorism34:19 Electronic Explosions in Lebanon41:29 Making People Realise the Implications46:00 Corporation Problems53:51 Supply Chain Hygiene58:20 Reframing through Dehumanization1:03:40 “It Could Happen to Us” 1:08:06 Where Could Israel Go From Here1:11:54 A Targeted Attack1:14:24 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Focusing entirely on local politics this week with a discussion of the multitude of ways that the National coalition government is currently attacking Māori alongside the longer term goals encompassed by the ACT Party’s racist “Treaty Principles” bill.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Pmax, JackTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:38 New Zealand's Most Explicitly Racist Government7:04 Media and Government  10:59 Dissecting the Sectors16:34 Health Warning Scale21:24 Māori and Pasifika in Healthcare 26:01 What Comes After the Cuts27:56 The Media Class32:53 Syndication 34:10 Treaty Principles Bill47:43 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We chat with Anthony Metcalf and Martyn Pepperell about the state of the music and entertainment industries, what’s happening on the ground and what’s exciting for the future.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Mitch, Anthony, MartynIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We’re joined by special guest Bevan Holloway to discuss his report on the Ministerial Advisory Group hijacking review processes to drastically change the curriculum while ignoring expert advice, process and institutional norms. We discuss the issues, the details and the implications alongside the broader rightwing strategy to subvert democracy in favour of ideologues. bevanholloway.com/2024/08/28/how-a-special-interest-group-took-over-the-refresh-of-the-new-zealand-curriculum/This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Stephanie, BevanTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:43 The Curriculum Review7:15 A Brief Rundown16:36 How Does This Happen With the Ministry21:25 Removal of Experts23:31 Killing Ideology 28:45 Curriculum vs Programme 32:38 Picking Up the Pieces of Coverage37:06 AI in the Classrooms39:28 Cubical Farming43:44 How Can We Pushback49:59 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

System Change Aotearoa have kindly provided us the audio from their 20 August 2024 public meeting about a radical left party in NZ. Enjoy!Do we need a new party of the radical left? This is a crucial question facing anticapitalists in Aotearoa today.We live in an era of extreme inequality. The threat of climate breakdown looms over everything. Yet governments around the world sit idly by as the rich get richer and the climate crisis worsens.On the left, we see a clear explanation for this: the capitalist system is designed to always prioritise corporate profits over people and planet. Yet right-wing populism is on the rise, scapegoating minorities for society's problems. Aotearoa now has the most right-wing government in decades, pursuing an agenda of austerity whilst attacking Te Tiriti.We must organise to fight back. But do we need a new party to do this?System Change Aotearoa is excited to host Sue Bradford to speak on this vital topic. Sue is a lifelong activist who has been fighting for working people for decades. She will be drawing on her experience as a former Green Party MP and candidate for Mana, as she shares her thoughts on why a new party is necessary.Sue published a paper on this subject in 2017. She argued that the role of such a party is not merely to stand in elections. We are talking about a party which seeks to organise the resistance to capitalism across society, in workplaces and in the streets, and in Parliament only when it is strategic to do so.Elliot Crossan will be speaking on behalf of System Change. He will be speaking on the rebirth of the radical left across the world in the last decade, and why the time for a new party is right.Website: systemchange.nz FB: facebook.com/systemchangenz Insta: instagram.com/systemchangeaotearoa Twitter: twitter.com/systemchangenz

This week we talk about the clear lack of shift in the US genocide policy, including the recent escalation by IOF in the West Bank and VP Harris continuing Biden’s platform. In NZ the right-wing National coalition continues to break norms while passing anti-democratic policy without a mandate or giving the public an opportunity to make submissions - we discuss the last minute change to “gang laws” and the hijacking of the curriculum review.Bevan Holloway’s Curriculum InvestigationThis episode’s co-hostsSimon, Kyle, GigiTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:32 The Ongoing Genocide on Palestinians 5:59 USA Number 1 (At Aiding Genocide)10:15 Gigi Joins for An American’s Perspective14:06 Liberal Media Darlings26:27 Gang Law Changes42:40 Education Review58:00 Political Optics1:01:01 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

The DNC Convention showcased the best of entertainment propaganda to run cover for US genocide complicity but they still couldn’t help themselves but reiterate their thirst for bloodshed. Closer to home lobbying and corruption accelerate in NZ under one of the most regressive governments we’ve ever had.This episode’s co-hostsStephanie, Kyle, Josephine, GinnyTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:00 DNC 19:43 Lobbying and Corruption 35:32 Education Curriculum Review45:56 Incrementalism1:03:38 Too Much to Cover1:06:37 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We discuss the incredibly punitive changes to MSD social welfare systems, the introduction of new RSE rules and the open war being waged in NZ by the capital class on the most vulnerable workers.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Josephine, Simon, KyleTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:17 Benefit Changes31:24 RSE Changes55:58 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We talk with University of Canterbury’s Jeremy Moses about BDS actions at UoC, countries boycotting Nagasaki commemorations and the shift of NZ towards integration with US military interests.https://mickhall.substack.com/p/nz-not-attending-nagasaki-event-insistshttps://x.com/jeremy_moses/status/1821777442694140009This episode’s co-hostsGinny, Jeremy, KyleTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:28 Actual Good News From University of Canterbury7:29 Feeling of Paralysis12:31 States Standing with Israel19:15 Gap Between Opinion and Leadership25:26 Interoperability Between US Military and NZ32:16 AI Technologies 41:01 Weapons in New Zealand48:15 Unlocking New Supplies of Weapons56:32 New Harris Ticket 58:23 What Happens Under a Trump Presidency 1:02:40 Disenfranchisement1:05:57 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

The National coalition government continues to decimate NZ’s public service and enact disastrous policy even as evidence and public opinion mount against them - we discuss the anti-democratic attack on Health services and the recently released Abuse in State Care report. Over in the US their genocide complicity has a new coat of paint in Kamala Harris, and liberals are flocking to the new campaign.This episode’s co-hostsKieran, Kyle, PhilipTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:05 Health Funding Changes6:11 The Language of Deficit 9:34 Healthcare KPIs12:15 Abuse in State Care Report21:56 For Once Good Reporting23:30 Leaning into Discomfort28:40 Netanyahu Visits the US30:36 Maintaining the McMansions 35:01 A Standing Ovation to Genocide37:48 Capital D Democratic43:18 Parasocial Political Dissonance 50:31 Fighting Before They’ve Won1:07:04 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We’re joined by Kieran Kelly and Jeremy Rose to go over the ICJ Advisory Opinion of 19 July 2024 - “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. We talk about the details of the case, the rulings and implications and touch on how NZ should respond.Executive Summary of the OpinionThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, Kieran, JeremyTimestamps0:00 Introductions4:51 The ICJ vs The ICC10:15 History of the Ruling11:56 History of the Territories17:32 Responsibility of Government to its People 20:47 Going Over the Ruling30:00 Three Types of Conduct 30:40 How New Zealand Should Respond34:48 Outposts vs Encampments36:54 Getting Ahead of Disagreements38:10 Exploitation of Natural Resources 40:37 Rules of Occupation45:15 Things That Can’t Be Undone47:40 Sanctions and Legal Challenges49:35 Annexation and Apartheid 52:43 Ethnic Cleansing 57:58 State Solutions1:00:55 Media Language 1:02:50 Annexation1:03:39 “Only Democracy in the Middle East”1:07:22 Discriminatory Legislation 1:08:26 Required Reading1:11:19 Never Again1:12:36 Self Determination1:13:23 What the ICJ Said Should Happen1:16:42 Like Minded Countries1:18:27 Restitution  1:19:25 Right to Self Defense1:22:01 New Zealand's New Movement 1:24:31 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

The ICJ has ruled the Israeli occupation of Palestine illegal. Donald Trump was shot at - what does this mean for the campaign and US politics. And what does a Trump/Vance ticket look like alongside increasingly misanthropic legislation - we look at the immense increase in anti-trans legislative attempts over the last few years.This episode’s co-hostsGigi, Ginny, Kyle, SimonTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:56 ICJ Ruling8:30 Trump Shot At24:52 Perpetrated Political Violence 29:33 “Please Don’t Be Trans” 33:17 JD Vance  40:02 Cruel Policy 52:07 Court Rulings and Gender Affirming Policy1:06:33 An International Issue for Everyone1:20:02 Closings   Intro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

UK Labour have won the 2024 General Election and we break down what happened, why and what this means for Labour and the left. What opportunities and risks does UK politics present over the next four years? And in the US the crisis of leadership continues as rumblings within the DNC about Biden increase, while his core supporters double-down on his run.This episode’s co-hostsBranko, John, Kyle, OliverTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:09 Democrat Panic11:22 Campaign Expectations19:15 UK Labor39:08 The Great Election Loses44:24 Corbyn 49:25 The Problems with UK Labor54:14 Easy Mode Politics58:25 New Zealand Perception1:03:48 First Past the Post1:07:19 Final Words and ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Back for another week of current events we kick it off with the US Presidential debate then descend into Israel’s seeming insistence on turning their genocide into a war on multiple fronts. Julian Assange is free, but Kanaky Independence leaders have been taken prisoner and shipped to France. And in NZ the National coalition is increasingly cruel and unfettered by evidence or reality.This episode’s co-hostsSimon, Kyle, Ginny, FinlayTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:23 US Presidential Debates 17:05 Israel22:23 Julian Assange27:58 Kanaky32:02 Bootcamps51:33 A Failed CoupIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Another current events episode, another week where there’s too much happening. We talk NZ infrastructure failures, Ministers who seem to be the antithesis of their roles, Luxon gaffes, Sinophobia and US disinfo, and the continuing genocide in Gaza.This episode’s co-hostsOliver, KyleTimestamps0:00 Introductions0:53 Northland Pylon3:35 Beached Interislander 5:02 Disability Top Up Removed7:42 The Cost Benefit Analysis of Animal Extinction12:52 Mining Interests 15:32 Scandals Have No Sticking Power18:21 The C Listers 22:53 Chinese Spies in New Zealand29:45 Reuters Investigation 40:08 On Gaza  46:20 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200