The "Paul... The Other One" Podcasts. Letting the truth ruin a good story

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Former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture, Paul has over 20000 followers of his content from across Aotearoa. This content is also available in video formats on Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram as well as audio versions where ever you get your Podcasts from - all linked in my bio, along with the free weekly Paul… The Other One Newsletter. Find all Content or support Paul with a donation at Linktree at https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz

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Paul-itical Quickies: The Mental Health Funding sleight of hand budget trick

May 22 2024 4 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. Extra funding to help people of any age work through mental health issues is never a bad thing to see - and yesterday’s $24 Million Gumboot Friday announcement is no different. But it was, sadly, another sleight of hand budget trick from the government wanting you to ignore it’s

Paul-itical Quickies: The Kāinga Ora Gaslight operation

May 21 2024 5 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. It was a co-ordinated plan to make a specific government agency look bad enough it needs a massive overhaul - but the entire process was manufactured with the messaging controlled from the coalition - and it’s easy to see where it happened. Don’t forget to Like, Share and Subs

Paul-itical Quickies: Spin Wars - the Phantom Menace Budget

May 20 2024 3 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. Every government Pre-Budget announcement feels like what happened when The Phantom Menace was released - lots of exciting, crowd pleasing teasers with hints of what’s really about to be unleashed. Don’t forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to get regular content when it comes o

Paul-itical Quickies: Coming up this month...

May 19 2024 4 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. An impending budget day with a week’s worth of special content, leaked emails and meeting minutes from Hamilton’s Sovereign Citizen group, the little train who wouldn’t say no, the Council who did say no and the Councillor and her husband trying to cry about free speech. There

Paul-itical Quickies: Why was a former Act Party President at a rally with Reich Wing nut jobs?

May 18 2024 5 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. In Kirikiriroa-Hamilton on Friday a group of dozens of angry conspiracy theorists protested rates increases because of speed bumps, chem trails, 5G, 20 minute cities and more. In the crowd was a former Act Party President and at least one person feeling emboldened enough to throw a

Paul-itical Quickies: Get Ready for the Budget!

May 18 2024 1 mins  
Budget Day is fast approaching and we wanted to make sure everyone was informed as much as possible going into it! So for Budget Week, join us for a series of interviews with insiders and experts around what we can expect and what is delivered! Keep an eye out for more information on my social channels1

Paul-itical Quickies: Kirikiriroa Hamilton, I am in you!

May 17 2024 2 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. Kirikiriroa Hamilton - I am in you today because, well lots of reasons really! Oh and if you’re taking part in this years 48 Hours - good luck! Don’t forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to get regular content when it comes out! This content is also available in video formats o

Paul-itical Quickies: A Brain Drain? No - who would have seen that coming... 🙄

May 16 2024 5 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. A brain drain? Here? From Aotearoa New Zealand? Who would have seen that coming… Oh yeah - lots of people. Don’t forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to get regular content when it comes out! This content is also available in video formats on Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook and Insta

Paul-itical Quickies: What's the deal with Charter Schools?

May 15 2024 4 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. Charter Schools have been making news this week with David Seymour announcing their return - but what exactly are they, what are the concerns about them and what are the factors that lead to their success and failures? Don’t forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to get regular con

Paul-itical Quickies: Act's tantrum over the Courts and 7AA

May 14 2024 4 mins  
A left leaning look at the world with Media and Political commentator, Paul… The Other One Barlow. It’s been a busy week when it comes to Karen Chhour’s Section 7AA repeal plans. The Court of Appeals, the Waitangi Tribunal and Act themselves have all had their say - and only one of them threw a tantrum and acted like a petulant child about it. Don’t forget to Like, Share