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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

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

Voter Suppression, RNZ failing to report on genocide and the FBI have popped their horrid little head up in NZ’s Parliament. Things aren’t looking good as NZ’s right-wing government hurtles towards overt vassal status.https://johnnyfilmo.substack.com/p/the-arc-of-history-is-long-does-itThis episode’s co-hostsKyle, Simone, Pmax, JohnnyTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:35 Voter Suppression28:44 RNZ Can’t Say Genocide46:09 FBI in NZ1:09:27 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Climate Liberation Aotearoa are currently leading a direct action in Denniston Plateau on the west coast of the South Island where two activists are stopping the mining operation by literally putting their bodies on the line - they are dangling on coal buckets above the pristine forests of the West Coast. We speak with Rosemary Penwarden about what’s happening.Details here: https://www.climateactionaotearoa.co.nz/This episode’s co-hostsJosephine, RosemaryTimestamps0:00 Opening 3:27 Stockton Mine4:34 Going Backwards6:14 Denniston Plateau11:00 Fast Track Bill Impact12:32 Wider Struggles14:49 Criminalizing Direct Action17:49 Hollow Campaigns24:50 Connections26:44 System Change29:55 Ownership Change34:27 Collective Ownership37:31 Democratic Economy39:41 The Role of the Media44:04 Ramifications of Direct Action49:04 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We host Jen Shields and Alice Soper to discuss the sudden Ministerial direction to Sport NZ to remove transgender inclusion guidelines. We discuss the impact of this for trans people against a media backdrop that has failed to either adequately challenge anti-trans proponents or platform experts.Jen’s complaint to NZME: https://jenniferkshields.nz/newsletter/formal-complaint-to-nzme-re-herald-now-interview/This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Jen, AliceTimestamps0:00 Opening 3:19 Sports NZ Removing Rainbows8:34 Title 913:17 Updated Policies17:20 Push Back20:46 Myth of Male Exceptionalism27:33 Reporting29:44 Trans People in Sports36:19 Mysogyny is Sports41:23 Media Framing Moving Forward52:15 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Local Govt NZ had their conference and it's becoming clear that central government only likes local democracy when it's convenient. Cost of living and homelessness increases for everyone except the elite. The Epstein and McSkimming cases in the news prompt a discussion about power, broader political risks and perverse incentives in a hierarchy.This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Simone, PmaxTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:16 Local Government Conference5:32 “Local Government is…”20:05 “Why Have Local Government”30:46 Cost of Living34:18 Tama Potaka40:35 Against Trump48:06 Jevon McSkimming1:03:19 A Call in About Education1:06:56 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We connect changes to early childhood regulations and criminal laws. The school to prison pipeline is being strengthened, with tragic effects. Finally, we briefly debate the story of New Zealanders being referred to the ICC.Mick Hall's story: https://open.substack.com/pub/mickhall/p/new-zealands-pm-3-cabinet-ministers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=r6zr3This episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Pmax, Ginny, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening 2:42 Early Childhood Education16:24 Inauthenticity of Law Changes25:09 Living Conditions32:10 Citizens Arrest42:11 Electronic Monitoring50:08 Being Young Today55:53 Referral to the ICC1:03:38 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200