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, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:27 Background 6:25 Formative Te Pati Maori 12:32 The Impact of Ideological Splits 15:10 Representing Maori 19:00 Generations of Te Pati Maori 25:55 What’s Happening in the Party 31:59 Personality vs Ideology 35:26 Contending With the Press Gallery 39:32 Dichotomy of Going Viral 41:09 Post Expulsion 48:10 Pan Maori Movement 53:55 Fundamental Breakdown of a Movement 56:10 Reading List 57:34 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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. This episode’s co-hosts Simone, Jen, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:59 Blocking Puberty Blockers 9:16 The UK Transphobic Path 19:08 Approaches 21:50 What Are Puberty Blockers 25:04 Gender Dysphoria 32:15 Genocidal 34:45 How Quickly A Legal Challenge Overturn 39:18 Next Steps 42:40 Getting Involved 45:15 Liberation Rights 47:53 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-investments This episode’s co-hosts Josephine Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:43 Inception of Uni Workers for Palestine 6:59 Getting involved 9:44 Resistance  21:33 An Open Letter 31:29 Response 36:30 Moment of Radicalization 40:38 Anxieties of Activism 44:36 Approach to Palestinian Struggle 49:15 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Kyle, Ginny, Oliver Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 0:42 McSkimming 3:57 Background 10:20 Media Reporting 13:47 Epstein Emails 22:35 The Shift 31:50 Police Incompetence 36:06 Solutions 38:05 How Will Politicians Handle This 43:30 Media Analysis 46:10 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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, Jen Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:52 Human Rights Review Tribunal 9:55 LAVA background 15:17 Why is this Happening 29:18 The Actual Case Starts Now 32:24 Is There Cause for Progressive Hope 48:20 NZ Polling 54:22 Media Investments 57:19 Campaign Replication 1:02:15 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Philip, Paul Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:30 What Was Announced 6:15 Government Bonds 8:32 Returns 11:11 The Announcement 13:42 State Owned Enterprises 23:20 Superannuation 29:34 Venture Funds 36:08 Opposition Position 40:39 What the Left Wants 48:02 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Stephanie, Pmax, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 1:22 Pike River Film 14:55 Animal Welfare and Farms 19:32 Charter Schools and Curriculums 47:55 Luxon Meeting Trump 51:52 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Kyle, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:24 Rhetoric Trends 7:05 Amplification 10:31 Political Will 20:20 Freedom of Expression 30:42 Andrew Little 35:09 Online Violence 45:24 Reality 48:55 Moving in the Right Direction 55:08 Effectiveness 1:02:47 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Economy! Te Pāti Māori! Freedom of Expression vs Stochastic incitement! Imperialism! If you like listening to podcasts about things of this nature you are in the right place! Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025 This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Simone, Josephine, Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:28 OCR Interest Rates 12:24 Selling Chorus 18:40 Media vs Te Pāti Māori 25:26 Winston Peters 44:19 Ceasefire Deal 47:00 Op Shop Find 54:25 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Dr Josephine Varghese Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:07 History of Direct Action 4:27 Context by 1/200 7:42 Context by Peace Action Ōtautahi 14:40 Other NZ Companies 25:56 The Role of Universities 29:40 Moment of Radicalization 33:34 Why in NZ 37:00 Research Corruption 43:46 How to Join and Support 51:32 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Kyle, Oliver, Philip Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:42 Election Changes 11:49 Keir Starmer 18:13 Israeli Crimes 34:24 Winston Peters 42:08 Pete Hegseth 46:39 Current World Leadership 53:42 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

The UN has accepted that a genocide is occurring in Gaza, will this have any impact? The far right is weaponising the assassination of a far right Youtuber, led by the US regime, to crack down on free speech - with rightwingers across the west trying to follow suit. The NZ economy is getting EVEN WORSE and their continue to be zero consequences for the people causing it. This episode’s co-hosts Oliver, Simone, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:10 On Gaza 9:46 The Rising Tide of Fascism 44:30 NZ Finances 55:32 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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:  Aotearoaforpal Facebook: Aotearoa For Palestine   Tik tok: Aotearoaforpal Organizers: marchforhumanity@proton.me To contact Kaiāwhina: email KaiawhinaAotearoa@gmail.com and check the IG: Kaiawhina_tamaki link to sign the petition:  https://tr.ee/BZJp8GgTwW link for endorsement: https://tr.ee/sdq_yRqRIs This episode’s co-hosts Arama, Bianca, Nadine, Omar, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 5:42 Highlights 12:15 What This Means to the Palestinian Community 14:20 Endorsements 18:42 Impacts of the Day 25:43 The Unity of Movements 29:20 White Supremacist Marches 38:10 Narrative War 48:08 What Happens Next 51:52 Election Season 57:28 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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_tax Tax Justice Aotearoa media release:  https://www.tjanz.org/big_tech_media_release This episode’s co-hosts Kyle Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:50 Background 10:36 Co-Opting Disinformation 14:44 Bigotry in Disinformation 17:34 Disillusioned Journalism 22:50 Aotearoa  27:19 Objectivity 42:47 Warning Signs 50:03 Weaponization of Borders 53:26 Climate Change 55:45 What Can We Do 1:01:49 Dark Times Academy 1:05:58 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

NZ media is continuously failing us, both in coverage of geopolitical events as they follow the US lead against China, and more nastily in local politics as they do stenography for rightwing parties, while actively and abusively attacking the left. This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Ginny, John Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:19 Chinese Memorial Celebration 14:43 The UK 15:21 Anticipating Election Season 25:54 Ben Doyle 36:54 Amazon and Ikea 51:22 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Philip, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:55 A History of Non-Combatants 8:52 How It Changed 12:00 Genocidal vs Non-Genocidal Warfare 18:15 What is a People? 25:28 Genocidal vs Mass Murder 27:06 Dahiya Doctrine 29:30 Both Sides-ism 32:42 Human Shields 36:35 Proportionality 38:50 International Humanitarian Law 49:10 Future of Law 51:40 Tools of Empire 1:00:52 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Philip, Kyle Timestamps 0:00 Opening 2:10 Israeli Atrocities and Western Media 20:42 FBI Office 29:48 Lost Optics 34:54 Failing to Appeal 38:46 The Reserve Bank 53:12 Supermarkets 1:00:54 Closing Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support 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-hosts Philip, Simone, Stephanie & Pmax Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:57 News Priority 11:00 Self Destructive Austerity 14:30 Teachers in NZ 21:55 What Happens During a Strike 24:50 More Babies 31:16 No Take Only Throw 45:55 Closings Intro/Outro by The Prophet Motive Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200