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Welcome to the Behnam Nezampoor podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on current affairs, politics, and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective? If yes, you are in the right place. Liberalism in Question engages some of our society’s most prominent researchers, political figures, and free speech advocates --finding out their views on the state of Classical Liberalism.
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Let’s share good ideas. 💡 The Centre for Independent Studies promotes free choice and individual liberty and the open exchange of ideas. CIS encourages debate among leading academics, politicians, media and the public. We aim to make sure good policy ideas are heard and seriously considered so that Australia can prosper.
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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born. So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!
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Short podcasts from inside the classroom and longer sit-down conversations with celebrities and creative Inspirers. Anthony is an award-winning writer-director-producer, creativity expert, inspirational speaker, and artistic director of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW) with studios in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Atlanta, Sydney, Toronto, and Vancouver. His unique approach to acting (and creativity) is no-nonsense and based on the assumption that we can all do it. Because we ...
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Iran is often talked about but poorly understood, with the conversation bound by misinformation and tired clichés. Brought to you by the NUFDI team—together with experts, activists, and newsmakers—Iran Uncovered unravels these misunderstandings, and uncovers the truths surrounding Iran. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nufdiran/support
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The show is hosted by Aaron Zelin, founder of Jihadology.net and will feature interviews with experts in the field of jihadi studies and analysis of jihadi primary source material.
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The IRRAS Radio podcast provides an informative exploration of cutting-edge technology in the neurocritical care space. Host, John Unser, interviews thought leaders from around the world to discuss the latest trends in the treatment of patients suffering from traumatic brain injury and intracranial bleeding. Topics include relevant clinical data, current treatment options, and personal clinical experience.
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On Cult of Startup, Luke Bayard, invites special guests to recall the early days of starting there business before reaching their success. Listen as they share stories and advice based on there horrible, embarrassing or awesome experiences. In each episode Luke takes a nothing-off-limits approach to discovering why entrepreneurs found success. This hour will feel like you're hanging with your startup buddies. The format is informative, loose and most of all entertaining.
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Maz Jobrani and his co-hosts Tehran and Kaitlin will be talking to professors and experts from all walks of life who will educate them on a plethora of subjects, from God to fashion to Russian politics and more. The show was inspired by Maz’s 10 year-old son who asked Maz a question that he didn’t have an answer for. Rather than facing the embarrassment of turning to Google to answer his son yet again, Maz decided it was time to bring in the experts to help expand his knowledge once and for ...
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The History of Liberalism in Iran | Behnam Ben Taleblu
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/vNHk5nBeEbM All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies In this thought-provoking interview, Robert Forsyth sits down with Behnam Ben Taleblu, a renowned Iran expert and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss the evolving landscape of liberalism in Iran. Together, t…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #253 - August 28th 2024 - Jill Ovens and Behnam Ben Taleblu
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“Without an anchor in biological reality, laws based on ’sex’ become meaningless and justice cannot be served.” So wrote evolutionary biologist Colin Wright. Jill Ovens, National Secretary and Co-Leader of the Women’s Rights Party, responds to the ruling of an Australian Judge that sex is changeable in a case involving ‘gender identity’. And common…
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In today’s episode Anthony interviews actor, Natasha Behnam. Natasha is known for her role as Lola on Max’s “The Girls on the Bus” and has been cast in the upcoming season of Netflix’s “You.” The two talk about the importance of queer storytelling, Natasha’s personal story from knocking on casting offices to her spirituality, and the curse of waiti…
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Government spending and inflation by Robert Carling
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Read the paper here: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/government-spending-and-inflation/ That government expenditure in Australia has grown apace in recent years is well-known. The growth became gargantuan during the coronavirus pandemic. However, to a less dramatic extent, it was happening before the pandemic — and has continued since it ended. …
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All Things Considered. Making Moral Sense of the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza by Nigel Biggar.
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All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies All Things Considered. Making Moral Sense of the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza by Nigel Biggar. Read the paper here: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/all-things-considered-making-moral-sense-of-the-wars-in-ukraine-and-gaza/ The pacifist answer to the problem of #war is straightforward. Any u…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #256 - September 18th 2024 - Michael Rectenwald
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Kamala Harris, the Democrat contender for the U.S. presidency was the most socialist member of the Senate. Further left than Bernie Sanders, she has more recently been tagged a Marxist. But is she? In fact, what is she? That is the most asked question amongst undecided voters. For answers, who better to consult than a Professor of Marxism. Michael …
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Government spending and inflation with Robert Carling - Interviewed by Emilie Dye. That government expenditure in Australia has grown apace in recent years is well-known. The growth became gargantuan during the coronavirus pandemic. However, to a less dramatic extent, it was happening before the pandemic — and has continued since it ended. Some obs…
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The History of Liberalism in Iran | Behnam Ben Taleblu
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/vNHk5nBeEbM All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies In this thought-provoking interview, Robert Forsyth sits down with Behnam Ben Taleblu, a renowned Iran expert and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to discuss the evolving landscape of liberalism in Iran. Together, t…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #255 - September 11th 2024 - Professor Nicholas Aroney
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The Sir John Graham Lecture 2024 guest speaker was Professor Nicholas Aroney, from the University of Queensland. The speech was entitled “The Compass of Character”. It explored law, education and religion, and their roles in the formation of character. In a most interesting conversation we covered the talk and, amongst other things, the threat on d…
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In today’s episode Anthony chats with Risa Bramon Garcia, the iconic casting director known for 200 Cigarettes, JFK, and True Romance. The pair talk about their endeavors as acting coaches, sharing how they help actors process the work, how to navigate the challenges of being an artist in a tech world, and debunking the myth of losing yourself in a…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #254 - September 4th 2024 - Professor James Allan
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New Zealand men and women are being encouraged to pay attention to the court decision in the case of “Tickle v Giggle”. Why be interested in a comedic sounding Australian judge's decision? Well, the ruling has been labelled “dystopian" and "distorting key concepts of sex and discrimination, while dodging Australia’s human rights obligations vis a v…
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The Strange, Recent But Understandable Triumph of Liberalism in Australia | Bob Catley
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ybXvmRJ2nO0 The Australian nation began as one of the world's first social democracies. Today its political axis has shifted to make it one of the world's leading liberal countries, enjoying unparalleled prosperity - According to today's guest Bob Catley. Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on cur…
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The Strange, Recent But Understandable Triumph of Liberalism in Australia | Bob Catley
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Listen here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ The Australian nation began as one of the world's first social democracies. Today its political axis has shifted to make it one of the world's leading liberal countries, enjoying unparalleled prosperity - According to today's guest Bob Catley. Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conver…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #252 - August 21th 2024 - Dr Stephen Rainbow
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Last Friday Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the new Chief of the Human Rights Commission. As always, there will be disagreement over the appointment. Dr Stephen Rainbow brings broad experience to the task before him. Controversy is no stranger. After an hour of discussion, you’ll have a good idea of Rainbow’s stance on some critical issue…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #251 - August 14th 2024 - Professor Robert MacCulloch
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Robert MacCulloch has a resume to be envied. He began his tertiary education at the University of Auckland, continued it at London School of Economics and Princeton University, He was Director of the PhD Program at Imperial College London. He has been awarded numerous prizes along the way, and returned to NZ twelve years ago. He is Professor of Mac…
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Welcome to the duet of In the Moment with Anthony Meindl and F*ck Your Comfort Zone with Margie Haber. In today’s episode, Anthony interviews the iconic Margie Haber. For more than 40 years, Margie has been known as Hollywood’s top audition coach. The pair chat about accepting and surrendering to the circumstances you’re stepping into whether it be…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #250 - August 7th 2024 - Andrew Hollis and Bryan Leyland
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Over the last few years, three men (two New Zealanders and a South African) have researched the “science” of global warming. They are not “climate scientists”, rather they are laymen. Unrestricted by career threats, they published “CLIMATE ACTUALLY, AND SOME TAKEAWAYS’. They are now about to release volume two. Further details are in the interview …
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Watch here: https://youtu.be/UtF9I1H2bNE Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, owner of the independent newspaper Apple Daily and pro-democracy and human rights defender, has been detained and subjected to multiple Kafkaesque trials for fighting for freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong. His son, Sebastien Lai, and human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Ga…
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Watch here: https://youtu.be/UtF9I1H2bNE Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, owner of the independent newspaper Apple Daily and pro-democracy and human rights defender, has been detained and subjected to multiple Kafkaesque trials for fighting for freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong. His son, Sebastien Lai, and human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Ga…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #249 - July 31st 2024 - Patrick Basham & Ramesh Thakur
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Patrick Basham returns to The Leighton Smith Podcast with the Democracy Institute’s polling for the 2024 Presidential election, in association with the Daily Express. Patrick has built a reputation with us as being arguably the most articulate researcher and commentator on electoral matters. He also answers the question as to whether “diversity, eq…
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Anthony Interviews Brit MacRae And Daril Fannin
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actress Brit MacRae and writer/ producer Daril Fannin. They speak about inequity in the industry and the importance of creating your own audience. This inspired the pair to create KINO, an interactive streaming service where fans can discover new films, interact with their favorite artists, and artists get to …
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Leighton Smith Podcast #248 - July 24th 2024 - Ramesh Thakur
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Ramesh Thakur is well known to this audience; he has appeared on the Leighton Smith Podcast more than once. There was much to catch up on. His views on the world and its various parts are substantiated by life experience. He taught at a number of universities including Otago and ANU Canberra and Rector at the U.N. University. He was also an assista…
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Gabriel Noronha is a Fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) and Executive Director of POLARIS National Security. He advises Congress on Iran policy, with his research on Iran, Russia, and China cited in numerous congressional documents and legislation. Noronha previously testified on sanctions policy and exposed a $…
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Why the 2023 Voice Referendum Failed | Damian Freeman
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Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xzk6zYXxvQ4 Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien Freeman explains how something that started off as an exercise in settlement politics ended in a failed referendum. Damien Freeman is a visiting scholar at the PM Glynn Inst…
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Why the 2023 Voice Referendum Failed | Damian Freeman
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Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xzk6zYXxvQ4 Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien Freeman explains how something that started off as an exercise in settlement politics ended in a failed referendum. Damien Freeman is a visiting scholar at the PM Glynn Inst…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #247 - July 17th 2024 - Jordan Williams & George Friedman
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Estonia is gifted with the world’s most efficient and balanced tax regime. Co-founder of the New Zealand Taxpayer’s Union, Jordan Williams suggests our Prime Minister should look seriously at that system for New Zealand. It’s easy to argue it is way better than what we have. We have a different perspective on the attempted assassination of Donald T…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor and social media creator Ian Boggs. The pair chat about Ian’s journey to gaining over 35 million followers, the isolation and anxiety that comes with chasing dreams, and moving through fear and criticism on the internet.By Anthony Meindl
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Leighton Smith Podcast #246 - July 10th 2024 - Anthony O’Brien
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One of the best and most interesting interviews we’ve done. Tony O’Brien was born and raised in New Zealand. His life has followed a fascinating path, working in Australia, Britain, Canada, Hungary and beyond in a variety of capacities. In his work he "did not have a plan, just took advantage of opportunities as they presented." He is intelligent, …
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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens
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Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret St…
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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens
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Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret St…
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Why Australia Needs Universal Early Numeracy Screening
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International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support (NAPLAN) or are below the international benchmark Trends in International Maths and Science Study (TIMSS) — which is the equivalent of around 400,000 Australian students per y…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #245 - July 3rd 2024 - James Bovard
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James Bovard is a Libertarian Journalist and Author. Thirteen books published. In his first ’The Farm Fiasco’ (1989) he referenced NZ as a world leader in farming. In 1994 came ‘Lost Rights; The Destruction of American Liberty’ We interviewed in April 2021 re Covid. Now thirty years after Lost Rights, comes ‘Last Rights; The Death of American Liber…
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Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at FDD where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. Behnam previously served as a research fellow and senior Iran analyst at FDD. Prior to his time at FDD, Behnam worked on non-proliferation issues at an arms control think-tank in Washington. Leveraging his subject-matter expertise and native Pers…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Emily Bader. Emily is currently starring in Amazon Prime’s newest show My Lady Jane and the crime/drama film Fresh Kills in theaters now. The pair chat about how Emily found her accent and her acting on set, the importance of continued learning in class, and the beauty of telling the untold stories.…
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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Dr Tim Ball - June 26th 2024
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Leighton is off this week, so we are highlighting one of his favourite guests from the podcast. Dr Tim Ball Part 2 on the politics behind the climate change alarmism. As I have said so often, there is new information almost every day, some of it vital. However, it rarely appears in the mainstream media. Two examples since I spoke with Dr Ball. On S…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #244 - June 19th 2024 - Jodie Bruning
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Sociologist Jodie Bruning has produced a paper, ‘Don’t Be Mislead - Judging the Risk From Central Bank Digital Currencies in Isolation is a Rookie Mistake’. That paper is associated with a much bigger, ninety page production, regarding democratic risks that arise when Digital ID’s are coupled with CBDC's. It’s an area where most of us are ill-infor…
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Dr. Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Iran, Turkey, and the broader Middle East. A former pentagon official, Dr. Rubin has lived in post-revolution Iran, Yemen, and both pre- and postwar Iraq. He also spent time with the Taliban before 9/11. For more than a decade, he taught classes at se…
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Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy
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Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy By Michael Wu. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the centre for independent studies website where you can also become a member of CIS. As this paper is graph and data-heavy, it’s a good idea to have the paper open as you listen along. Download here: https://www.cis.or…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #243 - June 12th 2024 - Guy Hatchard
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The New York Times, the UK Daily Telegraph and the British Medical Journal are just some (if not the most prominent) publications to adjust their thinking and publication regarding the effect of Covid vaccinations. Guy Hatchard of the Hatchard Report has been one step ahead. It’s a fascinating and informative interview, especially considering what …
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The federal, state and territory Energy Ministers have introduced a shadow carbon price for the national electricity market. This ‘value of emissions reduction’ (VER) sets the value of carbon abatement at $66 per tonne in 2023, rising six-fold to $420 by 2050. Costs will be passed onto consumers through electricity network projects because the regu…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #242 - June 5th 2024 - Oliver Hartwitch
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Oliver Hartwitch, from The New Zealand Initiative, discusses the 2024 Budget and why it might take fifteen years to get the New Zealand economy to where it should be. We look at what Switzerland could teach us, the future of the Tory Party in England, and the Reserve Bank. We make comment on Trump and “The Lost Generation” a 2009 article in which a…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Veronika Dash. The two chat all about Veronica’s new short film, Before I Go, which just premiered at Mammoth Film Festival. She shares how she tackled simultaneously producing and starring, dealing with day of issues, and speaking up for yourself in your work.…
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Shally Zomorodi is an award-winning news anchor for Fox 5 San Diego’s Morning News. She has been a dedicated journalist for over two decades including anchoring and reporting for Daybreak OC, City View Channel 35, and Voice of America, and has been a longtime activist for the Iranian people. Shally often hosts a podcast and live interviews on socia…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #241 - May 29th 2024 - Manisha Granula and A.I.Fabler
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Manisha Grazula is not just a primary school principal and teacher. She is extraordinary in that role. The changes she has wrought in her school in Liverpool, Sydney make for an ideal model for almost any school in NZ. And the return of NZ author A.I.Fabler after the one hour twenty mark, with talk on his book “AGENDA 2060 Book Two, AI and the View…
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Oppositions hold governments to account, raise issues of public concern, represent aggrieved citizens, propose alternative policies. Having a viable and energetic opposition is an essential for the health of any democracy. The Art of Opposition is the first detailed published research study of Australian oppositions across all federal and state jur…
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Leighton Smith Podcast #240 - May 22nd 2024 - Muriel Newman
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Muriel Newman and her organisation NZCPR (New Zealand Centre for Political Research) have a long standing campaign to prevent a tribal takeover of NZ’s foreshore and seabed. With Muriel, we cover the danger to the governance of NZ ie, the Marine & Coastal Area Act, a common electoral role, media, radicalisation and its growth and the danger of a re…
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Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling
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Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from…
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Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling
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Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from…
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In today’s episode, Anthony chats with casting director, Paul Ruddy. With 20 years in the business Paul has cast live theater, TV, and over 130 Lifetime movies. The two talk about the world of casting relating to LGBTQ+ characters vs. actors, how actors should approach social media, self taping and in person auditions, and moving through the world …
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The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition
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The Australian Government wants to transition our electricity system to net zero carbon emissions by relying on wind and solar power – excluding alternatives such as small nuclear reactors. Its justification for this switch rests on the claim that a renewables-dominated system is environmentally beneficial and economically superior to using fossil …
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