The Dispatches

Jan 30 2025 100 ep. 39 mins 22
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Commentary and contrarian thinking on politics, current affairs and culture from Aotearoa New Zealand

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Solving The Prison Problem

Jan 30 2025 44 mins  
In this episode my good friend Jamie and I discuss the issue of crime, punishment, and how to deal with prisoners in a humane and productive way. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia

Technology, Automation And The Human Person

Jan 23 2025 43 mins  
In this episode I discuss the issue of technology, automation and human flourishing with my good friend Jamie. Enjoy! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia

Thoughts on Elon, Vivek, Mikhaila, and That Contentious US Visa Debate

Jan 01 2025 60 mins  
I discuss last week’s major social media blow up about US immigration policy between conservative thinkers and Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mikhaila Peterson and others. There’s some bigger issues hidden underneath all of this, and I think they are worthy of deeper consideration. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com

Will It Be Hot Water For A Rogue NZ Judge And KC? | Dispatches With Dieuwe

Dec 19 2024 37 mins  
In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss an important victory that his family has just secured in the NZ courts after a five year legal battle. We also discuss the outrageous behaviour of a NZ judge and a KC who abused Winston Peters and other members of NZ First at a private function, and the shoc

Ardern’s Abortion Dystopia

Dec 18 2024 39 mins  
Earlier this week the latest abortion data for NZ was published, and it makes for grim reading. The massive rise in abortions it reveals can be traced directly back to Jacinda Ardern’s pet political project: the Abortion Legislation Act of 2020. What’s worse is the dystopian managerial tone and Orwellian duplicity of the reporting of this shocking and shameful developments cont

The US Election Autopsy | Dispatches With Dieuwe

Nov 21 2024 42 mins  
In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to perform an analytical autopsy of the US election campaign and outcome. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia

8 Reasons Why Celebrity Endorsements are Now Meaningless

Nov 13 2024 25 mins  
In this podcast I offer eight good reasons why celebrity endorsements for political candidates and causes are now completely worthless. It’s also ‘beautiful music week’ on the podcast, so each episode this week ends with a new and different piece of beautiful music for your enjoyment and edification! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-o

The Reaction is Revealing

Nov 07 2024 58 mins  
In this podcast I explore the tsunami of progressive reactions to the election of Trump, and the very revealing, and sometimes troubling nature of what they show us about the current state of Western culture and society.✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia

NZ is Now Taking Organs from Euthanasia Patients

Oct 31 2024 22 mins  
Earlier this month, New Zealand’s official organ donor agency quietly announced on its website that it has begun accepting organs from donors who have died by euthanasia. In this episode we explore the serious ethical issues involved, and how such a major change could even happen without public involvement. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a on

What Was the Point of the Disinformation Project?

Oct 17 2024 20 mins  
At the start of October, the NZ Disinformation Project quietly announced on its website that it was permanently closing down. In this podcast we explore the legacy of one of the most socially divisive political entities ever to be established in New Zealand. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia