AI has been rearing it’s head as a policy outcome during the election campaign with both major parties signaling that AI use is a part of NZ’s future. How did we get here, what are the risks and warning signs to look out for and what should we be doing? This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mark, Ginny, Olivier Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 6:54 AI Adoption  16:20 Slopcore 28:04 Shift in Political and Digital Content 47:10 Dismantling Disruption  53:56 Lack of Policies and Planning 59:45 Healthcare 1:12:18 Ontology  1:21:05 What To Do 1:26:00 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

The Migrant Workers Association organised a protest against the rising tide of racist and anti immigrant rhetoric from political parties and leaders as the elections near. Winston Peters' racist tirade against Lawrence Xu-nan in parliament, alongside his party's anti immigrant rhetoric aimed at harnessing votes by dividing the working class and distracting from failures of their policies were key issues that motivated the protest. The protest featured satirical street theater, which evoked a triggered response from Winston Peters. Among other things, we discuss the contradictions within Winston Peters' politics and the history and intent of street theater within protest movements. We’re joined by Anu Kaloti and Joe Carolan. Recorded 10/08/2026 This episode’s co-hosts Josephine Timestamps 0:00 Opening 4:30 Background on the Protest 9:20 The Power of Street Theatre 15:40 Attacking Protesters 20:20 Aftermath  28:20 Caucus Today 35:45 Western Democracy Model 57:45 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Dr Josephine Varghese and Kieran Kelly talk about the Graham Platner debacle in Maine, USA and what it shows about the sickness at the heart of Western liberal electoral politics. This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:10 Graham Platner 17:40 Working Class Optics 21:13 Radicals Becoming Establishment 31:37 What We Can Learn 35:45 Unseating Candidates 39:16 Can Politics Get Better Through Parties 52:27 What Can Be Done 58:56 Closings Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We discuss conspiratorial narratives and dogwhistles in the 2026 election with M Dentith. New Zealand First, 'globalism' and 'great replacement', media malpractice, and the Atlas Network. M's website & contact details: https://www.mrxdentith.com/ This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Philip, M Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 4:42 How Dangerous Ideas Propagate 8:27 The Atlas Network 15:45 Talking About Conspiracies 23:45 Cryptofacism 33:30 Polite Articulation  42:05 Loss of Facility 44:20 Media Passing Ideas On 55:40 Closings Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

1/200 chats with the Alliance's Christchurch Central candidate Greg Byrnes. We discuss his background, the Alliance Party, passion for the environment, the importance of working for workers, infrastructure and enrolling to vote. Link to help Greg: https://allianceparty.nz/candidates/christchurch-central/ This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Kieran Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 5:36 Return and History of Alliance 10:04 Pothole Socialism 19:28 Socialism Suite 22:07 Environmentalism 36:40 AI and Data Centers 39:18 Electoral Campaign 44:25 Local Global Issues 48:05 Public Services 54:25 Christchurch Central 1:03:55 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

The recent student-led uprising in India received international attention and forced concessions from the Modi government which was long seen as having few formidable political challengers at the national level. The movement has put a dent on the notion that the corporate-BJP nexus in India is infallible. Left student movements played a significant role in the success of the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' movement. We discuss the context of the movement, and touch upon various dimensions of the movement including the role of the media - both local and global. Is this a moment of hope for India?  This episode’s co-hosts Josephine, Oscar, Sneha Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 0:56 Indian Political Anxiety 8:14 Wellington Protest 12:48 Background 25:50 Demands 36:40 Expanding Indian Medical Education 43:13 Media 50:40 Social Media 59:52 Land Reforms 1:05:05 Takeaways 1:20:50 Closings Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

1/200 chats with the Green's Mt Albert candidate Ricardo. We discuss the Mt Albert Electorate, TOP & other competitors, ideology and making strategic change over the long term. As an MP he also has important positions on immigration, social welfare, and the workforce. Link to help Ricardo: https://www.greens.org.nz/ricardomenendezmarch_volunteer_2026 This episode’s co-hosts Philip, Simone Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:55 Mt Albert Electorate 7:08 TOP Climbing  11:50 Greens in the Coalition 16:25 Distance Between Labor and Greens 18:35 Meaningful Changes 21:48 Union Policy 24:43 Workforce Planning 26:53 Greens Iran Response 28:55 Immigration 46:45 Welfare Advisory 50:50 Interest Rates and Inflation 53:05 Beneficiaries 57:50 Stable Changes 1:01:00 Getting Involved 1:02:36 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We speak with the Chair of Fired Up Stilettos, Bianca Beebe, about FUS’s campaign and organising to get workers’ rights for independent contractors via the Commerce Act Amendment Bill. https://www.instagram.com/kickupafus/ https://firedupstilettos.com/ https://events.humanitix.com/commerce-act-amendment-bill-explainer-online This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Stephanie Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 3:14 Legislation and Fighting for Independent Contractor Rights  18:34 Differences with The States 24:10 Finding a Balance  29:20 Red Tape Bureaucracy  31:40 Pushing the Overton Window 44:37 Bills and Agreements 55:09 Details of the Bill 1:04:52 Is There More to Be Done 1:10:30 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting New Zealand this weekend (July 10-11). A sold out public event 'Kia Ora Modi' has been organised at Spark Arena in Auckland to mark his visit. In the context of the recent India - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, Destiny Church's Brian Tāmaki has announced a street protest against Modi during his visit. There will be counter protests too, against both Tāmaki and Modi. In this episode Josephine speaks with Indian activists in Aotearoa, Sapna Samant, Oscar Romero and Anu Kaloti about a left perspective on the India-NZ FTA, the rising tide of anti Indian racism as well as how to locate Modi within the context of the US imperialism. This episode’s co-hosts Josephine Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 10:48 Neoliberal Anti-Immigrant Sentiments 19:41 Left-Wing Racism 25:59 FDA 35:35 Modi Visit Protests 54:40 Organize Against Imperialism 1:01:40 Perception Overseas 1:09:50 Unlearning 1:17:36 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

We’re joined by Mikey Brenndorfer about the structure of primary health, the history of policy that led us to the present day structures and the way that they are presenting unique and immediate risks of privatisation of the NZ healthcare system This episode’s co-hosts Kyle, Mikey Timestamps 0:00 Opening / Introductions 2:55 First Point of Contact 5:54 Community Health 7:50 Brief History of Primary Care Structures 15:06 Private Equity 21:10 Primary Health Care 31:45 Austerity Budgets 40:31 Current Coalition 44:00 Tend and Green Cross 51:12 Lack of Political Will 54:41 Mass Privatization 1:01:10 Nurse Practitioners  1:09:35 Policy on the Table 1:13:16 Closing Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200