Best Jacinda Ardern Podcasts (2025)

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The year in politics: Highlights, lowlights, and our Politician of the Year 40:56

14d ago40:56

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It's been a packed year of politics, with each party facing their own highlights and challenges. For the final On the Tiles of 2024, Thomas is joined by regular panellists Jason Walls and Jenee Tibshraeny for a recap of the events of the year, looking at the high and lowlights from across the Political Spectrum, thoughts for 2025, and who were the …

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The winners and losers of local politics in 2024 37:57

21d ago37:57

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For the final Local Edition of 2024, Georgina is joined by Herald senior writer Simon Wilson and former Mayor and Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett to wrap the highs and lows of local politics. They discuss: The issues facing Tory Whanau and Wellington Council How Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown bounced back from a rough 2023 What …

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Open to Debate: Where does toxic political polarization come from and what can we do about it? 41:17

24d ago41:17

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Toxic political polarization is on the rise around the world – and it’s making a mess of things. Ordinary people who might otherwise disagree, even strongly, and yet get on with one another, are at each other’s throats over just about everything. Too many political and economic elites reap short-term benefits from this divide, but the long term con…

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Norma Kamali: From canvas to code, redefining creativity with AI 33:55

25d ago33:55

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You may not know Norma Kamali by name, but you certainly know the designer’s fashions – from the iconic Sleeping Bag Coat, to dresses worn by celebrities like Jessica Biel. 57 years into her career, she’s added AI to her design toolbox and has never been more excited about what’s coming out of her studio. In this episode, Norma makes the case for A…

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Boris Johnson talks AUKUS, New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern and his new book 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Boris Johnson is one of the most instantly recognisable British politicians of this century. He was involved in politics in some capacity for 22 years as an MP, the Mayor of London, and as Prime Minister for three years from 2019 to 2022. He ultimately quit this role and politics off the back of a growing number of scandals, but his influence on Br…

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Who is Wellington’s Crown Observer? Nick Smith on why he recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job 22:44

1M ago22:44

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The Government has appointed a Crown observer at Wellington City Council. The council has been called “a shambles” after it stopped the sale of its stake in the airport and now has to cut community projects to plug the resulting hole in its budget. On this week’s episode, Georgina speaks with former Cabinet minister and current Nelson mayor Nick Sm…

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Open to Debate: How did women’s hockey become so popular? 52:31

1M ago52:31

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Women’s hockey has surged in popularity in recent years. That growth has been a long time coming. The history of the women’s game stretches back more than one hundred years, and includes the rise and fall of teams, leagues, and legends. With the arrival of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, however, the game has entered a new era, and is set t…

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Treaty debate heats up after hīkoi - what will happen next? 25:02

2M ago25:02

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This week, Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to recap the week in politics, which was dominated by the thousand-strong hīkoi to Parliament over the Treaty Principles Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Former Labour MP Naisi Chen campaigned in the US for Kamala - why she thinks Trump won 27:48

2M ago27:48

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Thomas is back from the US covering the election, which former President Donald Trump won in a landslide over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Also there was former Labour MP Naisi Chen, who was campaigning on the ground for the Democrats side. She joins Thomas to discuss what she saw and heard from voters, the factors that led to Trump win…

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Open to Debate: What’s actually getting better? 53:29

2M ago53:29

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Everybody loves a pentalogy. In March of 2020, host David Moscrop and guest Amanda Watson discussed how we were managing early pandemic life. In the months and years that followed, the two rejoined to talk about anxiety and late-pandemic life. Twice. In early 2024, they covered what the new year might have in store for us. Now, for a record-shatter…

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Redefining Progressive Foreign Policy 36:44

2M ago36:44

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In the last of our series of highlight sessions from the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit, Antti Lindtman (Leader, Social Democratic Party of Finland), Kati Piri (Member of Parliament, Netherlands), and Gerald Butts (Vice Chairman, Eurasia Group, Canada) have an essential and timely discussion with Tarek Ghani (Professor, Washington University, U…

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Progressive Strategies for Fighting Authoritarianism 33:51

2M ago33:51

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In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit, Daniel Sachs (Chair, Daniel Sachs Foundation), Tonje Brenna (Minister, MP, and Deputy Party Leader, Norway), Alejandra Parra (Strategy Director, Instituto Update, Mexico), Muthouni Wambu Kraal (Founder & Principal Dunia, US), Gregor Robertson (Special Envoy…

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Prosperity and Democracy: In Conversation with Chrystia Freeland 40:40

2M ago40:40

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In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit, Patrick Gaspard (CEO of the Center for American Action Fund) has an inspirational conversation with Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland about securing inclusive prosperity, fundamental rights, and stronger democracies in…

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Growth for All in a Fast-Changing World: In Conversation with Mark Carney 22:30

2M ago22:30

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In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit, we hear from Mark Carney (former Governor of the Bank of Canada & Bank of England, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, and Chair of Canada 2020 Advisory Board) and Frances Colón (Senior Fellow International Climate, CAP Action) on our changing …

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Truth and Trust: In Conversation with Maria Ressa 20:49

2M ago20:49

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In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and co-founder and CEO of Rappler Maria Ressa joins MP Anna Gainey (NDG-Westmount) on stage to talk about the nuance and policy challenges of navigating new frontiers in AI, social media, and democracy. This conversation took p…

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Former US Ambassador to NZ Scott Brown weighs in on his country's election 23:16

2M ago23:16

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For something a bit different this week, Thomas is joined by Scott Brown, who served as the US Ambassador to New Zealand during Donald Trump's term as President. He discusses his views on what the big issues to voters are, and why he believes Trump will be voted in for another term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What the latest statements reveal about the Government's finances 44:35

3M ago44:35

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After a short hiatus, Thomas is back for a panel with Jason Walls and Jenee Tibshraeny. They discuss what the latest Government financial statements show about the state of ACC and the rest of the Government's books, as well as the improvements in the economy and who can take credit for it, the property market and the push to build more homes, and …

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In Conversation: Progressive Leadership for a Decisive Decade with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 28:31

3M ago28:31

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“We’re fighting for our institutions, and for ourselves.” Canada has worked to be a North Star for the global progressive movement over the years, and like so many democracies, is now reflecting on how it adapts to the tumult and transformations of the coming decade on the world stage. In this featured session of the 2024 Global Progress Action Sum…

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Leading with Empathy and Decisiveness: Jacinda Ardern and the Field Fellowship 55:16

3M ago55:16

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In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2024 Global Progress Action Summit, former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern and CEO of Center for American Progress Action Fund Patrick Gaspard are joined in conversation by Field Fellows from four countries: Effie Achtsioglou (Member of Parliament and former Minister, Greece), Kl…

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Tory Whanau on what's next for Wellington after airport sales plan voted down 30:15

3M ago30:15

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Wellington City Council has voted to stop the controversial sale of its 34% share in the airport. The move has left a big question mark over the city's councils, with the long term plan now needing a re-think to plug a multi-million dollar hole left by the sale. On this week's episode, Georgina speaks with Mayor Tory Whanau, who supported the sale,…

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Maria Ressa: Turning crisis into opportunity 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Maria Ressa, and her co-founders created Rappler to harness social media’s connecting power to bring journalists directly to audiences. But those same social networks were then used by others against her – as a weapon – to spread disinformation and to seek to silence her. Brad and Maria also discuss turning crisis to opp…

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Open to Debate: Is there a better way to do democracy? 38:58

3M ago38:58

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Democratic life is increasingly marked by toxic polarisation and partisan hostility. Public institutions are overrun by the few, leaving the many on the sidelines. Many of us are left to assume there’s only one way to self-govern, to let others do it; or else we are so turned off by what we see that we want nothing to do with politics. But what if …

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Open to Debate: How do non-profit organizations work – or not? 44:05

4M ago44:05

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The non-profit sector is massive. According to Statistics Canada, in 2022 the non-profit sector accounted for over 8 percent of GDP – contributing more than $216 billion to the economy. Non-profits operate in many spaces, but are essential parts of the healthcare, housing, and education systems. Non-profits exist to serve communities and fill essen…

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Why the majority of local councils are backing Māori wards 21:57

4M ago21:57

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After a change in central government policy, councils have overwhelmingly voted to keep Māori wards, but we'll first have to ask the public what they think via a referendum. There's concern these polls will put more costs on councils that they simply can't afford. This week, Georgina talks to Newstalk ZB Wellington reporter Azaria Howell to discuss…

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How does the Government plan to tackle infrastructure? 34:20

4M ago34:20

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This week has seen the Building Nations conference hosted by Infrastructure NZ take place in Auckland, with Ministers, Mayors and a range of experts speaking about the state of the country's infrastructure. New Zealand is believed to have an infrastructure deficit in the billions, if not trillions - so how can we go about fixing it? BusinessDesk In…

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From What Now? with Trevor Noah: Why AI Won't Destroy Us with Microsoft's Brad Smith 40:32

4M ago40:32

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Brad was recently a guest on What Now? with Trevor Noah, and we're excited to share their conversation with our listeners. Here's what the podcast had to say about this episode: Trevor puts on a suit (no, he’s not returning to The Daily Show) and heads to Microsoft. This week Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft talks AI, explains why …

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Central Government takes aim at council spending at LGNZ conference 11:52

5M ago11:52

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Council leaders from around the country have met in a convention centre that the Prime Minister thinks is an example of wasteful spending and is just down the road from a burst water main that has turned a street into a paddling pool. The Local Government New Zealand conference was held in Wellington this week at the city’s new $180 million convent…

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Minister Simeon Brown discusses Government's plans for water and local councils 20:11

5M ago20:11

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Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency. To discuss what these changes mean, in the wake of years of public debate over the previous Government's 'Three Waters' proposal, this week Georgina is joined by t…

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The Greens vs Darleen Tana and Act vs Te Pāti Māori - inside Parliament's latest drama 34:34

5M ago34:34

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This week Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss the latest political drama, namely the Greens and their ongoing internal strifes after suspending MP Darleen Tana, and Act and Te Pāti Māori clash over political pins and stickers, and accusations of race-based bullying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Chris Hipkins reflects on move into Opposition and what's next for Labour 30:09

5M ago30:09

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In this week's episode, Thomas has a long-form chat with Labour leader and former Prime Minister turned Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins, to discuss seven months in the role, Labour's analysis of its failed re-election campaign, what they'll do differently next time, and what needs to change in the political climate.. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Mahé Drysdale discusses his plans for fixing Tauranga 14:36

6M ago14:36

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Over the last few weeks, Tauranga residents have been able to vote in their first local election since the city council was replaced with commissioners at the end of 2020. Preliminary results are in, and in a landslide result, former Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is expected to become the city’s new Mayor. For this bonus episode of On the Tiles: Loca…

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Open to Debate: Is Canada ready to get serious about tackling monopolies and oligopolies? A conversation with Denise Hearn 44:04

6M ago44:04

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Is Canada ready to get serious about tackling monopolies and oligopolies? You’ve heard it before, the old joke that Canada is three telecom companies in a trench coat. Or airlines. Or grocery stores. You’ve probably heard it here before. That’s because Canada has a monopoly and oligopoly problem – and it has for a long time. The United States has l…

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Xennials Ep.8: Music, urban culture & transculturalism in the ‘90s 36:51

6M ago36:51

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In this episode of Xennials, host Charlotte Kan dives into the concept of ‘neural nostalgia’ to explore how the music we listened to as teenagers left an indelible mark on our brains. She welcomes Claude Grunitzky, founder of global media brand Trace, who shares how music helped shaped his life and career. They discuss Claude’s multicultural backgr…

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

6M 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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In conversation with Chief Crystal Smith: Update and Lessons from Haisla Nation 19:13

6M ago19:13

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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Economic Growth for the Next Generations 30:31

6M ago30:31

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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