Best Damien Willis Podcasts (2024)

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The State of NZ Politics: Plummeting Polls, Leadership Shakeup, and Economic Tensions | GUESTS - Fran O'Sullivan and Craig Renney 55:32

6d ago55:32

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Join us this week as we dissect the tumultuous landscape of New Zealand politics. From plummeting poll numbers to a potential leadership shakeup in the National Party, and the looming spectre of economic uncertainty amidst global geopolitical tensions, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's political arena. Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch o…

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David Seymour & Chris Penk - Breaking Point: Child Welfare, Justice Reform, and Societal Distrust in Aotearoa 1:01:29

13d ago1:01:29

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Step into the heart of the debate on The Working Group, where New Zealand's most influential voices come together to tackle the nation's pressing issues. With guests Chris Penk and David Seymour, we delve into the contentious topics of child welfare, justice reform, and societal distrust in Aotearoa. Watch on YouTube Watch on X Watch on Instagram C…

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Raw Politics: Dissecting Foreign Wars, Media Chaos, and Infrastructure Dreams: Guests - Arena Williams and Max Harris 52:31

20d ago52:31

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The Working Group podcast takes a deep dive into three major issues gripping New Zealand - foreign policy's delicate balancing act between global powers, the upheaval in the country's media landscape, and the ambitious but controversial infrastructure projects on the table. Pulling no punches, this daring podcast occupies the radical center to unra…

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Shattered Trust: New Zealand's Media Crisis and the Fight for Democracy: guests Simon Wilson and Michael Wood 55:16

27d ago55:16

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Join Martin Bradbury, Damien Grant, Simon Wilson and Michael Wood for a no-holds-barred dissection of New Zealand's political tumult. We're slicing through media trust issues, tackling worker safety, and wrestling with climate policies amid the cattle industry chaos. Expect explosive debates and radical insights as we expose the political and ecolo…

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New Zealand's Political Chess: Who Wins in Tax Cuts and Social Reforms? With Bradbury's Best, Shane Te Pou, JohnTamihere and Damien Grant 50:54

1M ago50:54

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Join firebrand host Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury as he rallies New Zealand's sharpest political minds to slice through the haze of Kiwi controversies in a no-holds-barred dissection of tax cuts favoring the rich, educational equity, and the tectonic shifts in social reform. This episode is a searing critique of the Labour Party's leadership and an auda…

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LAST WORKING GROUP FOR 2023 WITH DAVID SEYMOUR, WILLIE JACKSON AND DAMIEN GRANT 55:54

5M ago55:54

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TONIGHT: You read me right! David Seymour, Willie Jackson and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant in our special last show of the year! We bring actual debate to the NZ Political Panel circuit. You can’t get this on The Spinoff, NZME, Newshub Nation, AM Show, RNZ, TVNZ – you can only get it on The Working Group! ISSUE 1 – Review the first week of …

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The Radical Middle Awaits in New Zealand's Political Debate Odyssey: Jack Tame, Moana Maniapoto and Damien Grant 1:01:03

5M ago1:01:03

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New Zealand's political arena is more like a gladiator pit than a parliament, and we've got front-row seats to the latest skirmishes. My guests, Q+As Jack Tame, the ever-incisive Moana Maniapoto and the acerbically witty Damien Grant, join me to unpack the government's controversial plays. From the resurrection of high-octane firearms to the socio-…

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Gerry Brownlee, Damien and Shane Te Pou 47:48

6M ago47:48

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Issue 1: Chippy's Ceasefire Captains Call Issue 2: Coalition Negotiation Games Issue 3: Xi and Biden's rapprochement and impact for NZ and Issue 4: Grim Economic Christmas for many Kiwis this year It’s Politics done unlike anywhere else. The podcast broadcasts from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on YouTube & The Dail…

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Matthew Hooton, Maria Slade and Damien Grant 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

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TONIGHT: Legal representative of Slytherin House and Union Delegate for the Sith Matthew Hooton, NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slade and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant. Issue 1: Latest negotiations to form Government becomes the dance of the 7 veiled threats Issue 2: Pacific Island Forum and our future with China Issue 3: 300 000 in housing and …

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The Working Group Special Vote Special with Brooke Van Velden, Shane Te Pou and Damien Grant 1:01:14

6M ago1:01:14

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TONIGHT: ACT Party Sith Lorde Brooke Van Velden, the last socialist standing Shane Te Pou and Libertarian Voldemort, Damien Grant. Issue 1: Specials are in – final result ramifications Issue 2: Government negotiations and Winston’s games Issue 3: Chippy re-elected as Leader evidence Labour learnt nothing and Issue 4: ACT criticise Chloe for pro-Pal…

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Chris Penk, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant 53:00

6M ago53:00

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TONIGHT: National Party MP Chris Peck, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant. Issue 1: Banning Gang Patches while promoting Natural Glow – Is Mark Mitchell the new Suzanne Paul? Issue 2: Coronial inquiry vs Winston Issue 3: 57 dead children since the creation of Oranga Tamariki and Issue 4: Hands…

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The Working Group Election Special: What Election means for the Right with David Seymour, Mathew Hooton and Damien Grant 58:27

7M ago58:27

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TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special: What Election means for the Right with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, Right wing Svengali Mathew Hooton and Libertarian Darth Vader Damien Grant Issue 1 – What does the result mean for National? Issue 2 – What does the result mean for ACT? Issue 3 – What does the result mean for NZFirst? and Issue 4 – W…

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The Working Group Election Special: What went wrong for the Left with Moana Maniapoto, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant 59:00

7M ago59:00

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TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special: What went wrong for the Left with Māori TV current affairs host Moana Maniapoto, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant Issue 1 – Labour – what the hell happened? Issue 2 – Greens celebrate but have lost power Issue 3 – Māori Party wins big and Issue 4 …

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The Working Group with John Tamihere, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant 48:06

7M ago48:06

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TONIGHT: We wrap the Election Campaign and make Election night predictions with Māori Party President John Tamihere, Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton and Libertarian Darth Vader, Damien Grant Issue 1 – Election Campaign 2023 – highs and lows Issue 2 – Finance Debate between Grant and Nicola Issue 3 – National refused to rule Winston out, then rul…

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Tāmaki 1:29:07

7M ago1:29:07

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Candidates: National – Simon O'Connor ACT – Brooke van Velden Note: The Labour candidate was invited but decline due to other commitments. Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Auckland Central 1:26:51

7M ago1:26:51

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Candidates: Labour – Oscar Sims National – Mahesh Muralidhar ACT – Felix Poole Green – Chlöe Swarbrick Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group - Post 1News Election Debate Analysis Show - Wellington 57:06

8M ago57:06

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Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury moderates a panel of political pundits – Bryce Edwards, Fran O'Sullivan, Simon Wilson, Jordan Williams and Damien Grant – who give their instant reaction to tonight's 1News debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Northland 1:26:35

8M ago1:26:35

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debate - Auckland 1:37:22

8M ago1:37:22

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The third of 7 election debates. Live from Everybody club, Auckland. Election 2023: Taxpayers' Union | The Working Group Party Policies Debate Participants: Labour - Willie Jackson National - Simeon Brown ACT - David Seymour Green - Ricardo Menéndez March NZ First - Jenny Marcroft Māori - John Tamihere Issue 1: Economy and Cost of Living Issue 2: C…

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debates - Ilam, Christchurch 1:30:18

8M ago1:30:18

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The second of 7 election debates. Live from Misceo Cafe & Bar, Ilam, Christchurch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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NZ Taxpayers’ Union and Working Group Election Debates - Napier 1:29:25

9M ago1:29:25

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The first of 7 election debates. Live fromthe Puketapu Hotel Napier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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017 - One Arm Willie 2:00:18

9M ago2:00:18

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We’re finally back. This week we sat down with One Arm Willie. Willie is a tattoo artist at Sickle and Moon Tattoo in Columbia, South Carolina. Follow us on Instagram: Willie: https://www.instagram.com/onearmwillietattoo/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/eric_ayala_/ Sam: https://www.instagram.com/…

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The Working Group Election Special Surprise Guest 39:00

9M ago39:00

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TONIGHT: The Working Group Election Special Surprise Guest. You’ll never believe who will join us on the show tonight. Issue 1 – The Economy this Election Issue 2 – Crime Fear vs counterproductive social policy Issue 3 – The Damage a far right National/ACT Government propped up by antiVaxx NZ First could cause Aotearoa The podcast broadcasts live 7…

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The Working Group with Shane Te Pou, Maria Slade and Damien Grant 57:10

9M ago57:10

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TONIGHT: Political Commentator Shane the Pou, NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slade and notorious Libertarian and Stuff Columnist, Damien Grant Issue 1 – Greens Free Dental vs ACTs amputation of the State – can there be a better juxtaposition this election? Issue 2 – We will all die before a second harbour crossing ever gets built Issue 3 – NZs new def…

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Simon Wilson, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant PLUS A MAJOR ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT 54:59

9M ago54:59

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TONIGHT: NZ Herald Columnist Simon Wilson, NZ Herald Columnist Matthew Hooton and notorious Libertarian and Stuff Columnist, Damien Grant PLUS A MAJOR ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT Issue 1 – Roy Morgan Poll predicts a shattered MMP spectrum Election – what happens now? Issue 2 – National loves roads uber alles – how can this uncosted garbage possibly pass …

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Gerry Brownlee, Matt McCarten and Damien Grant 56:59

10M ago56:59

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TONIGHT: National Party MP Gerry Brownlee, Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten and notorious Libertarian, Damien Grant Issue 1: Fast and Furious: The Kiri Allan Saga – will there be a sequel? Issue 2: NZ First Conference vs Green Party Conference vs wake me when I’m dead Issue 3: Debt, catastrophic climate change and the cost of living…

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The Working Group with Matthew Hooton, Brooke van Velden and Maria Slade 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

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TONIGHT: Matthew Hooton, Brooke van Velden, Maria Slade and hosted tonight by Damien Grant! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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The Working Group with Winston Peters, Simon Wilson and Damien Grant 59:54

10M ago59:54

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TONIGHT: The Leader of NZ First Winston Peters, Herald Columnist Simon Wilson and Stuff Columnist and notorious Libertarian, Damien Grant Issue 1: New Talbot Poll – what does it mean for the election Issue 2: The new Science Curriculum – is this teaching the tools for critical thinking or making kids feel safe about not knowing math? Issue 3: Orang…

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The Working Group with David Seymour, Chris Penk and Damien Grant 1:00:04

10M ago1:00:04

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TONIGHT: The Leader of ACT David Seymour, National Party MP Chris Penk and fresh from being mates with Trevor Mallard in Ireland, Stuff Columnist and notorious Libertarian, Damien Grant Issue 1: New Roy Morgan Poll Issue 2: OT KFC OTT? – What are we actually doing with teenagers in youth prisons and why shouldn’t we be reaching out to gangs to vote…

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Willie Jackson and Shane Te Pou 53:11

10M ago53:11

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When libertarian Damien Grant is away, the Socialists will play! TONIGHT: Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson, President of the Māori Party John Tamihere and the last socialist standing, Shane Te Pou. Issue 1: NZ Herald’s Poll of Polls and what it means for the election Issue 2: National Party Law and Order Conference – how many things can Chris L…

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016 - Dean Caves 1:35:47

11M ago1:35:47

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Disclaimer: Our SD card was actin' up on us. If you notice any funky bits, no you didn't. This week we sit down with Dean Caves. Dean is a tattoo artist and co-owner of Old Ghosts Tattoo in Raleigh, North Carolina. Follow us on Instagram: Dean: https://www.instagram.com/deancaves/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://ww…

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Nicola Willis, Brooke van Velden and Damien Grant 57:46

11M ago57:46

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Tonight with the deputy leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis, the deputy leader of the ACT Party Brooke van Velden and the Deputy of Leader of Nothing Stuff columnist Damien Grant. Issue 1 – Opotiki vs National Gang Policy vs Subhuman vs Mogadishu Issue 2 – Race in Surgery – end of western civilization or duh you pearl clutching Muppets Issu…

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David Farrar, Raf Manji and Damien Grant 58:35

11M ago58:35

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Tonight with the leader of TOP, Raf Manji, Taxpayer Union Pollster and Blogfather David Farrar and lowly Stuff columnist Damien Grant. Issue 1 – Latest TU/Curia Poll Issue 2 – Green Party Tax Policy Issue 3 – How much does National love Farmers? and Issue 4 – Red Radio Russian Propaganda scandal The podcast broadcasts live 7.30pm Tuesdays from our …

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David Seymour, Simon Wilson and Damien Grant 59:34

11M ago59:34

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Tonight with the leader of ACT, NZ Herald Columnist Simon Wilson and Stuff columnist Damien Grant. Issue 1 – ACT conference + latest Polls Issue 2 – Is Wayne Brown the worst Mayor Auckland has ever had? Issue 3 – Why won’t Labour regulate capitalism with the same passion they want to regulate Free Speech? and Issue 4 – 4 year terms, 3.5% MMP thresh…

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015 - Hannah Evans 2:00:54

11M ago2:00:54

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In this weeks episode we sit down with Hannah Evans. Hannah is a tattoo artist at Faithful and True Tattoo in Fresno, California. Follow us on Instagram: Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahevanstattoo/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/eric_ayala_/ Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samxeat/…

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The Working Group with Ruth Richardson, Bernard Hickey and Damien Grant 1:00:54

11M ago1:00:54

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You read that right, the architect of neoliberalism on the show tonight with the best Public Economist in NZ and that awful Damien Grant who said such mean things about Chippy in the weekend! Folks, it’s going to be a big show. Issue 1 – Has Orr capitulated to the market and shown the limits of Monetarism? Issue 2 – Latest TVNZ Poll – should Nation…

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The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 70: The astronaut and the governor 27:46

12M ago27:46

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This week, we’re joined by Las Cruces native Jamila Gilbert, who joined Virgin Galactic in 2019 where she has been an integral part of the company, leading internal communications. On Thursday, May 25, she was aboard the Unity 25 suborbital space flight. Jamila attended New Mexico State University, studying linguistics, museum conservation, anthro…

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014 - Brandon Kerr 1:50:46

12M ago1:50:46

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This episode is a day late, our bad. Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon Kerr. Brandon is a tattoo artist at Opal Heart Tattoo in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow us on Instagram: Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/old_red_eyes/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/eric_ayala_/ Sam: http…

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The Working Group with Duncan Garner, Matthew Hooton and Damien Grant 53:56

12M ago53:56

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NZ’s best weekly political podcast (that is not funded by NZ on Air) presents a political review of the week unlike any other in NZ broadcasting. This week Broadcaster Duncan Garner, Herald Columnist Matthew Hooton and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant. TONIGHT: Issue 1 – The New Horizon Poll – will National’s $5 mad prescription fee help? Issue 2 – Bud…

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The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 69: Replacing Legislative Finance Committee Director 42:10

12M ago42:10

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On this week's episode, we’re joined by Rep. Nathan Small, a Democrat from Las Cruces who serves as chair of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. He also serves as vice chair for the Legislative Finance Committee. David Abbey, the director of the budget and accountability office for the New Mexico Legislature, announced in March he would…

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The Working Group with Raf Manji, Leo Molloy and Damien Grant 49:09

12M ago49:09

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NZ’s best weekly political podcast (that is not funded by NZ on Air) presents a political review of the week unlike any other in NZ broadcasting. This week TOP Leader Raf Manji, Political Raconteur Leo Molloy and Damien Grant, columnist at Stuff. TONIGHT: Issue 1 – Newshub Poll and all its ramifications Issue 2 – I voted Chris Luxon and all I got w…

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013 - Sean Perkinson 2:28:07

12M ago2:28:07

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This one is a long one, but it's full of nuggets so buckle up. In this episode we sit down with Sean Perkinson. Sean is a tattoo artist at Faith Tattoo in Santa Rosa, California. Follow us on Instagram: Sean: https://www.instagram.com/sean_tats/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/eric_ayala_/ Sam: ht…

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The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 68: Aaron Paz & NASA 34:16

12M ago34:16

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On this week's episode of The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, we’re joined by Las Cruces native Aaron Paz, who works for NASA. Aaron is a NASA senior engineer and Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration project manager at Johnson Space Center in Houston. As NASA works toward sending astronauts to the Moon again through Artemis missions, one of the space …

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The Working Group with David Seymour, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant 1:01:30

12M ago1:01:30

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We couldn’t do the show last night because the streets were too flooded to get to the studio, so we are doing it live tonight with the new polls out today! NZ’s best weekly political podcast (that is not funded by NZ on Air) presents a political review of the week unlike any other in NZ broadcasting. TONIGHT: Issue 1 – New Polls! Issue 2 – Chris Lu…

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012 - Tannis Almond 1:18:06

12M ago1:18:06

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Today we are joined by Tannis Almond. Tannis is a tattoo artist and co-owner at Black Rabbit Tattoo in Richmond, Virginia. Follow us on Instagram: Tannis: https://www.instagram.com/tannistattoos/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/eric_ayala_/ Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samxeat/…

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The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 67: Michael Patrick Kaczmarek 50:53

1y ago50:53

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This week, we’re joined by Las Cruces native Michael Patrick Kaczmarek, one of the producers of The Pope’s Exorcist, which was released on April 14 in the U.S. and is in theaters now. To date, the film has grossed more than $60 million internationally. The film stars Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe. Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriel…

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The Working Group with Matt McCarten, Jordan Willims and Mike Treen 1:08:40

1y ago1:08:40

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The number 1 weekly political podcast NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Working Group

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011 - Charles Wicks 1:24:33

1y ago1:24:33

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This week we are joined by Charles Wicks. Charles is a tattoo artist currently tattooing at Downtown Tattoo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Follow us on Instagram: Charles: https://www.instagram.com/cwstattoos/ Green Soap: https://www.instagram.com/greensoappod/ Eric: https://www.instagram.com/eric_ayala_/ Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samxeat/…

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The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 66: Abrianna Morales & SAYSN 31:13

1y ago31:13

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This week’s podcast discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know experiences sexual violence, you can find local support via La Piñon's 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 575-526-3437 or go to www.lapinon.org. This week, we’re joined by Abrianna Morales. When she was 15, Abrianna was sexually assaulted by someone she knew and trusted. That experienc…

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ANZAC Day Geopolitical Threat Special with Gerry Brownlee, Ben Morgan and Damien Grant 1:09:36

1y ago1:09:36

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Tonight a one off ANZAC Day special where we will focus on current geopolitical threats, look at the Ukrainian/Russian war, look at China Vs America in the Pacific and we will ask if NZs Military is up to the challenge. Our guest panel is Former Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee, Anti-War Libertarian Damien Grant and former NZ Army Officer and Milita…

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