Best Todd Muller Podcasts (2024)

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What will happen next in US politics with Todd Muller 33:20

2h ago33:20

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It has been a tumultuous week in US politics, with former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump nearly assassinated in a shooting days out from the Republican National Convention. This happened as US President Joe Biden remains defiant over his future, despite growing calls for him to drop out. To discuss what might happen next with both …

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Carmel Sepuloni on what's wrong with the welfare system 30:21

6d ago30:21

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Labour's deputy leader, and former deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni joins Thomas this week. She discusses how Labour lost Auckland and their response to crime in the city, before a deep dive on welfare, benefits, and what needs to be done to fix this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Act's Mark Cameron speaks about the death of his son 45:41

7d ago45:41

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WARNING: This episode discusses mental health, depression and suicide. In May, Brody Cameron, the son of Act MP Mark Cameron, died as the result of a suspected suicide. Mark has not spoken publicly about this tragedy since it happened, but joins Thomas for his first in-depth interview on Brody's death and his own mental health struggles. Suicide an…

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What are city deals and how could they transform local governments? 26:04

17d ago26:04

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As councils struggle with rising rates, failing infrastructure and blown out budgets, one of the solutions proposed to keep these institutions afloat has been city deals to improve the relationship between central and local government. To explain how these could work and what progress is being made on them, Georgina this week talks with Local Gover…

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What we learned from Parliament's first ever Scrutiny Week 8:33

24d ago8:33

8:33

Parliament has spent all week scrutinising the Government Ministers and heads of public agencies in a first-of-its-kind Scrutiny Week. In this special episode of On the Tiles, Thomas gets reactions on what we learned from the proceedings from Claire Trevett, Adam Pearse and Sophie Trigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Who are the best performing MPs in Parliament? 36:50

1M ago36:50

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It's a little over six months since the 54th New Zealand Parliament was sworn in, and there have been plenty of highs and lows from the different parties. So which MPs across the House have been performing the best? This week, Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss the best MPs from National, Labour, the Greens, ACT…

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Democracy set for return in Tauranga - can the city avoid the mistakes of the past? 19:32

1M ago19:32

19:32

It has been nearly five years since the Tauranga City Council was sacked by the Government and replaced with Commissioners, after infighting and dysfunction between councillors and the Mayor. Now, the council is going to return to "full democracy", and a new Mayor and councillors will vote them in next month. Georgina is joined by Bay of Plenty Tim…

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Tax cuts, spending and what's next: Breaking down Budget 2024 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

For a special episode going through Budget 2024, Thomas is joined by NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny and Interest.co.nz's Dan Brunskill to discuss the highlights, lowlights, surprises - or lack thereof - from the Budget, and what it signals about the economy and the years to come for this Government. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Julie Anne Genter addresses Parliament outburst and why it won't define her political career 22:52

2M ago22:52

22:52

Green MP and MP for Rongotai, Julie Anne Genter, made headlines at the start of May after she crossed the debating chamber and yelled at Minister Matt Doocey during a Parliamentary debate. She is now facing disciplinary action by the Greens and has been referred to the Privileges Committee. Now, in her first sit-down interview since this incident, …

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Budget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges? 37:00

2M ago37:00

37:00

We are well and truly in Budget Month - while it's not delivered until May 30th, the Government has started their pre-Budget funding announcements, while Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered her first preview speech. This week, Thomas is joined by Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny and Interest.co.nz's Dan Brunskill to discu…

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James Shaw talks climate change, rogue MPs and former leaders as he exits politics 38:03

3M ago38:03

38:03

After years in Parliament, former Green Party co-leader James Shaw this week exits politics. Shaw's careers has seen many highs - particularly around passing world-leading climate change legislation - as well as coalition struggles and internal party strife, which became an issue once again this week. As he leaves the Beehive, Shaw joins Thomas to …

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Inside a lifetime of foreign policy work and what it says about our current issues 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

Diplomat Terence O’Brien was at the centre of New Zealand’s foreign relations for nearly half a century, forging new ties with Asia, negotiating New Zealand’s market access to what became the European Union, or running the first successful campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. His new post-humous memoir, Consolations of Insign…

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Christopher Luxon’s surprise reshuffle: What you need to know 8:57

3M ago8:57

8:57

The Coalition Government has seen its first cabinet reshuffle. Melissa Lee has lost her Broadcasting Minister portfolio and has been demoted out of Cabinet. Meanwhile, Penny Simmonds has lost her Disability Commission portfolio. To discuss this, The Front Page's Chelsea Daniels is joined by the host of the On the Tiles podcast, and NZ Herald deputy…

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How can councils overcome their infrastructure deficit? 29:40

3M ago29:40

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Councils across the country are grappling with an infrastructure deficit and sky-high rates -but what options are available to them to fund and finance these projects, and how much involvement should central Government have in bailing them out? This week, Georgina is joined by New Zealand Infrastructure Commission general manager of strategy Geoff …

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Minister Chris Penk talks construction, levys, insurance and earthquake-risk 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

In a first for On the Tiles, Thomas and Georgina have teamed up for a chat with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk about his early wins in the portfolio, and a special focus on earthquake risk for buildings and if the Government, and country, needs to change its approach to risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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David Seymour on his big regulation shake up 31:14

4M ago31:14

31:14

David Seymour sat down with On the Tiles to talk about his new Reglation Ministry and how the Government handled its first 100 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Grant Robertson reflects on career, Covid finances as he signs off from Parliament 22:12

4M ago22:12

22:12

Grant Robertson has this week left politics, after nearly three decades at the Beehive - first as an advisor to Margaret Hobbs and Helen Clark, before serving as the Wellington Central MP and later Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. In an exit interview with Thomas, he reflects on his early career, entering as a MP, twice running for the L…

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Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks finance portfolio and thoughts on tax 30:28

4M ago30:28

30:28

Barbara Edmonds made history last month when she was named Labour's first ever female finance spokesperson. Stepping into Grant Robertson's shoes, Edmonds has a challenge over the next three years to sell Labour's vision on finance, after years of back and forth on new taxes. She talks to Thomas about going up against the coalition Government, weal…

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Luxon's judgement, country's finances in spotlight as 100 day plan ends 35:15

5M ago35:15

35:15

We've made it through the first 100 days of the coalition government - so which ministers have performed well and what policies have stood out? How much money does the country have left? And was Christopher Luxon's living allowance debacle a worrying sign? Today, Thomas recaps the first 100 days with NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibsh…

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Corporate welfare or visionary move: Inside Wellington's Reading Cinemas deal 21:56

5M ago21:56

21:56

Wellington has been divided over the City Council's secret Reading Cinema deal. The building was closed in early 2019 after an earthquake risk was discovered and it has since become a symbol of the tired state of Courtenay Pl. The council has been working on a $32 million deal behind closed doors but details were leaked late last year, sparking a d…

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Three Waters is dead - so can councils afford what's coming next? 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

The Government has announced their plans to repeal and replace Labour's Three Waters plans. Georgina is joined by Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry to discuss their reactions to the changes, why they want more answers on the Government's plans, and the huge cost likely coming for ratepayers. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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100 days deadline approaches: Will Government meet their target? 16:12

6M ago16:12

16:12

Parliament next week is set to kick-off a marathon four week sitting period, which comes as the coalition government looks to get through the final parts of its 100-day plan - including some pretty big legislation around crime and justice. Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss what's left of that 100 day target, ho…

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Where should the Treaty of Waitangi sit within our law? 49:18

6M ago49:18

49:18

In the second instalment of our series on the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Government's plans, Thomas is joined by University of Auckland sociologist Elizabeth Rata to discuss her views on the Treaty, where it sits as a legal document, and how principles play into this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why the Government and Māori are divided over Treaty principles 50:08

6M ago50:08

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On the Tiles is back for 2024, and we're kicking off with the story set to dominate over the next year. As the Government prepares to have a debate on the principles of Treaty of Waitangi, Thomas talks with Victoria University of Wellington professor Dr Luke Fitzmaurice-Brown (Te Aupōuri) to discuss what the principles are, the differences between …

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The challenges facing the Government in 2024 32:46

7M ago32:46

32:46

For the last episode of the year, Thomas is joined by NZH Wellington business editor Jenée Tibshraeny and economist Brad Olsen to discuss this week's mini-budget and what it revealed about the state of the economy, and how the National-led government will need to respond. New episodes return on January 26th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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Bonus: What you need to know about the 'mini budget' and HYEFU 7:07

7M ago7:07

7:07

In this special bonus episode, Georgina Campbell runs through the big takeaways from Nicola Willis' 'mini budget' and the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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From Auckland to Gore - how local politics fared in 2023 36:32

7M ago36:32

36:32

While this may have been the year of Election 2023, there was plenty to digest from local politics around the country. From extreme weather in the north and east, to blurred lines between private and public life in the capital, and then perhaps the most attention a southern council has received in decades, there has been a lot going on over the las…

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How has the relationship between media and politicians changed? 34:20

8M ago34:20

34:20

This week, Thomas is joined by former RNZ political editor Jane Patterson as she leaves the Press Gallery. They discuss high and lowlights from her two decades spent at the heart of politics, and discuss how the relationship between media and politicians has changed over that time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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National-Act-NZ First reach a deal: Inside the new Cabinet and policy priorities 13:00

8M ago13:00

13:00

After 40 days, New Zealand has a new government. National, Act and NZ First have signed their agreements to form the country's first-ever three-party coalition government. So who's deputy Prime Minister, who are the new Ministers, and what are the policy priorities? And NZ Herald politics editor Claire Trevett joins for her analysis on how this wil…

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The multitude of economic issues Minister of Finance Nicola Willis faces 33:41

8M ago33:41

33:41

Thomas Coughlan talks to NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor, Jenée Tibshraeny, and former economics editor Brian Fallow about the challenges Minister of Finance Nicola Willis will have to deal with now she has her hands on the government's books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Government-in-waiting: Act, National & NZ First's three-way coalition meetings 21:11

8M ago21:11

21:11

NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan and Newstalk ZB Political Editor Jason Walls are back to discuss the seemingly never-ending wait for a government to be formed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Tricky times: Will Wellington sell its airport shares to keep the city afloat? 25:01

9M ago25:01

25:01

Wellington has been home to plenty of drama recently, and Wellington City councillors are about to vote on whether to consult with the public on selling its 34% share in the airport. NZME's Wellington Head of News, Katrina Bennett, and Newstalk ZB Wellington Breakfast Newsreader and News Director, Max Toll talk to Georgina Campbell about Code of Co…

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The final votes are in - what do they mean for the new government? 12:22

9M ago12:22

12:22

After three weeks, the final vote count is in, and while some parties have lost seats, others are enjoying their largest caucuses ever. So who's on top and who's having to swallow their campaigning words? NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett joins to give us the latest. Host: Hamish Fletcher Producer: Ethan Sills See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Campaign highlights, Cabinet speculation and texts from Winston 20:05

9M ago20:05

20:05

On the Tiles and Thomas are back for the first episode post-election campaign. Joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls, this episode we look at the high and lowlights of the campaign, speculate about the possible Cabinet make-up, and try to decrypt vague messages from NZ First leader Winston Peters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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How important are the special votes? 8:26

9M ago8:26

8:26

October 18th: In this final episode for now of On the Campaign, we hear from NZ Herald head of data Chris Knox about why the special votes are so important in determining the shape and makeup of the next government. Host: Hamish Fletcher Producer: Ethan Sills See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The campaign is over - but when will the new government be sworn in? 13:42

9M ago13:42

13:42

October 16th: The campaign is over and the coalition negotiations have begun. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins to discuss what should happen over the next three weeks as National and the new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepare to take charge, and work out who they need to work with. Host: Georgina Campbell Producer: Etha…

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Election 2023 results: Inside National's blue wave and Labour's wipeout 19:36

9M ago19:36

19:36

In a special crossover episode, the hosts of On the Campaign and The Front Page discuss the results of Election 2023. As the polls predicted poll night was a bloodbath for Labour. Their caucus has nearly halved, several key MPs are out and while Chris Hipkins has not resigned yet, it seems like the inevitable outcome. But for National and Act, it w…

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Which party, politician and policy performed the best during the campaign? 12:59

9M ago12:59

12:59

October 13: With only a day of voting left, and hours left of the actual campaign, for this last episode before Election Day, Hamish talks to NZ Herald editor at large Shayne Currie and Markets with Madison host Madison Reidy, who will be fronting the Herald's election coverage tomorrow night. They discuss the best and worst performers on the campa…

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The penultimate day of campaigning - how close is the race? 17:24

10M ago17:24

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October 12: There is a little over 48 hours to go until polling booths close, and the parties are still out in force as advanced voting suggests a huge undecided vote, with mudslinging continuing between Labour and National. And NZ Herald political writer Michael Neilson joins to discuss the state of the Māori electorates and how many could change …

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The Auckland electorates seeing National and Act go head to head 17:14

10M ago17:14

17:14

October 11: Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon have faced the Herald's PM Job Interview to test their skills for the country's top job, as they continue their final days of campaigning ahead of Election Day. And NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins the podcast to dissect the races for Epsom and Tamaki that are seeing potential coalition part…

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How a by-election and overhang could increase the size of our next Parliament 21:45

10M ago21:45

21:45

October 10: A shock death on the campaign trail has revealed some of the more interesting elements of our electoral law, sparking a by-election to take place next month, as well as spotlighting the complex overhang rule that can increase the size of our Parliament. To explain what these laws means, and the Sainte-Laguë method that determines Parlia…

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The final week of the campaign begins - but could there really be a second election? 20:19

10M ago20:19

20:19

October 9: We are just five sleeps away from Election Day, but some parties are already discussing a second election. Thomas Coughlan joins to dissect if those concerns are valid, and previews the final week of the campaign. Plus, a shock death on the campaign trail has sparked a by-election. And Georgina Campbell joins to discuss what could happen…

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The minor parties make their case - can TOP join them in Parliament? 20:15

10M ago20:15

20:15

October 6: NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse joins the podcast to discuss the latest debate between the minor parties, and the growing tension between Act and NZ First. And speaking of minor parties, Newstalk ZB Christchurch reporter Georgia O'Connor-Harding joins to discuss the race for Ilam, which has garnered national attention due to TOP…

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Tax battles, home invasion claims and the Wellington electorates the Greens want to take 15:11

10M ago15:11

15:11

October 5: The battle over National's tax policy came up again today thanks to new analysis, while allegations of candidates being targeted resurfaced as well. And Georgina pops up to analyse the race for Wellington Central and Rongotai - two seats the Greens hope to take from Labour. Host: Hamish Fletcher Producer: Ethan Sills See omnystudio.com/l…

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Fuel tax fight, red tape cuts, and the many sides of the race for Northland 20:03

10M ago20:03

20:03

October 4th: As the main parties move on from the debate over a debate, the tension turns towards National's promise to cut the Regional Fuel Tax in Auckland - something Auckland's Mayor doesn't want. Plus, Labour targets the Defence Force as Act targets red tape, and some unwanted analysis from one of the world's top banks. Plus, NZ Herald writer …

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The debate over a debate continues - and inside the races for Auckland Central and Mt Albert 13:49

10M ago13:49

13:49

October 3: The political discourse today was dictated by the ongoing argument about The Press debate, and who has said what from both parties. And NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins to discuss the races for Auckland Central and Mt Albert - two electorates the Greens hope will be theirs come Election Day. Host: Hamish Fletcher Producer: Etha…

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Debate squabbles, Covid tests, and campaign safety concerns 14:40

10M ago14:40

14:40

October 2nd: There are less than two weeks to go until Election Day, and one of our leaders is down with Covid. NZ Herald deputy editor Thomas Coughlan joins Georgina to discuss what it means for Labour now that Chris Hipkins is out with Covid, and how this has led to an argument about debate schedules. Plus, manifestos and priorities are released,…

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The battle of the fiscal policies as Robertson, Willis face the CEOs 11:28

10M ago11:28

11:28

September 29th: National finally released its fiscal policy today, and it has already sparked strong words from Labour. And claims of race-baiting take up oxygen on the campaign trail. Deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins us again to dissect the fiscal policies, and also recaps the 21st edition of Mood of the Boardroom. Host: Hamish Fletch…

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Inside the latest leaders' debate and the Parliament protest 18:51

10M ago18:51

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September 28: In a bumper episode of On the Campaign, Georgina is joined first by NZ Herald editor at large Shayne Currie to discuss the Newshub leaders' debate and which leader came out on top - and which answer sparked the worst response from the crowd. And then she talks with Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale about the latest Parliament pr…

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How important is advanced voting in picking our next government? 10:38

10M ago10:38

10:38

September 27: Labour has released their fiscal policy detailing how they will pay for things - and took aim at National in the process. And as the second televised debate goes to air, the focus turns to advanced and early voting - NZ Herald head of data Chris Knox joins to discuss the stats and what influence those early decisions have. Host: Hamis…

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