Best Leighton Williams Podcasts (2024)

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Leighton Smith Podcast #247 - July 17th 2024 - Jordan Williams & George Friedman 1:29:44

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #250 - August 7th 2024 - Andrew Hollis and Bryan Leyland 1:24:17

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #249 - July 31st 2024 - Patrick Basham & Ramesh Thakur 1:32:14

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #248 - July 24th 2024 - Ramesh Thakur 1:20:57

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #246 - July 10th 2024 - Anthony O’Brien 1:17:06

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #245 - July 3rd 2024 - James Bovard 1:30:29

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Dr Tim Ball - June 26th 2024 1:03:22

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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 1:08:45

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #243 - June 12th 2024 - Guy Hatchard 1:36:46

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #242 - June 5th 2024 - Oliver Hartwitch 1:37:12

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #241 - May 29th 2024 - Manisha Granula and A.I.Fabler 2:04:19

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #240 - May 22nd 2024 - Muriel Newman 50:02

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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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Leighton Smith Podcast #239 - May 15th 2024 - Jonathan Rauch 1:17:30

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A sceptical knowledge-seeking society will always welcome controversy, criticism and inquiry, even about ostensibly long-settled ideas. And free expression plays an indispensable role in society, sorting truth from falsehood. Jonathan Rauch is a journalist, and author of a number of books. While a very pleasant interviewee, it will be interesting t…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #238 - May 8th 2024 - Dr David Bell & WHO 1:33:16

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We have an extensive interview with David Bell, on the expansion of the World Health Organisation’s powers and influence. He has worked for twenty years in biotech and international public health in numerous capacities, with over 120 research publications. David explains why New Zealand, and other countries, should stand their ground and refrain fr…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #237 - May 1st 2024 - Anthony Willy 1:15:43

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"Never before has New Zealand faced a constitutional contest like the one being played out right now.” The opening words to “Guns drawn as Waitangi Tribunal tangle whips up storm.” So began a column from The Australian. We discuss this scenario with retired judge Anthony Willy, and venture that it’s time to ditch the Waitangi Tribunal. But there's …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #236 - April 24th 2024 - John Alcock & Rod Jenden 1:28:27

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We received a record number of comments and questions after John Alcock’s discussion on Bitcoin in podcast 234. So in Podcast 236 he makes a return for a question and answer session and we remind you that this is not a promotion, but an attempt to inform. After the Wet and Forget sale, we reminisce and discover the benefits of hard work with Rod Je…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #235 - April 17th 2024 - Martin Durkin 1:32:49

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In 2007, Documentary maker Martin Durkin produced “The Great Global Warming Swindle”. With 17 more years of predictions, Durkin has released “Climate: The Movie, The Cold Truth”. By utilising facts, statistics and some of the world’s leading scientists, Durkin shows why the science is still not settled. (Judge for yourself by searching the movie ti…

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Embrace Grace: Pro Life, Pro Love w/ Amy Ford | S11 E10 1:18:38

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This week on Sinner Saint Sister, Amy Ford, national speaker and author and co-founder of Embrace Grace, joins us to deliver pro life, pro love encouragement as we seek to create a culture of maternal support in a post Roe world. Amy is wise and vulnerable, generous and hopeful. She understands the desperation around an unplanned pregnancy, laments…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #234 - April 10th 2024 - John Alcock 1:26:25

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John Alcock has a BSC and MSc from Otago. He also has an LLB from Auckland Uni of Technology. His time is presently devoted to matters crypto. He talks with us about Bitcoin, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC’s), and the progress by our own Reserve Bank. What he has to say in podcast 234, needs to be heard by all who care about freedom. There’s…

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Leaving Loneliness Behind w/ Regina Boyd | S11 E9 54:45

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Regina Boyd, a licensed therapist, author, wife and mom, shares her wisdom on the loneliness epidemic and how to combat our lack of social connection and growing isolation. With reflection, insight, tips, and her own personal struggle, she points us away from the harms of living as lone rangers and towards God’s intention of holy belonging. Connect…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #233 - April 3rd 2024 - Dr Mike Schmidt 1:21:25

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand seems intent on establishing itself as WOKE Central, a centre of "diversity, equity and inclusion". In other parts of the finance industry, there is growing realisation that this DEI is not a good investment. Dr Mike Schmidt argues that DEI is an ideological program, and we see from numerous examples, both local and …

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Neurodivergent Brain in a Neurotypical World w/ Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart | S11 E8 1:06:58

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Fan, host, producer favorite, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is back to talk to us about the highs and lows of ADHD and surviving and thriving in a neurotypical world with a neurodivergent brain. This episode is full of easy explanations, helpful compensations, and as usual, Dr. Lockhart’s warm wisdom. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscr…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #232 - March 27th 2024 - Roger L Simon 1:16:30

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Roger L Simon is a writer of books, both fiction and non-fiction. He was the founding CEO of PJ Media, but he is also a screenwriter of standing, a political commentator and columnist with the Epoch Times. We talked about his column, “What it Means That We are Not Reading Books”, but it became a wide ranging discussion. We have commentary on Natan …

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S2 Ep5: Making social media work for you with Rosso Emerald Crimson 33:51

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This is Art Musings, with love from Oxford...a podcast created by Oxford artists Sally-Anne Stewart and Carole Theriault. Today, we chat with portrait artist Rosso Emerald Crimson. Our focus topic: making social media work for you. And Rosso should know, having more than 150,000 instagram followers. About Rosso Emerald Crimson: IG: instagram.com/ro…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #231 - March 20th 2024 - Gary Judd KC 1:22:13

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The Jim Allan commentary on the NZ Supreme Court’s Smith v Fonterra decision (Podcast 229) encouraged considerable reaction from the 'court of the pen’. Foremost was correspondence from Gary Judd KC, who not only communicated to us but published a corresponding article in The Law Association’s LawNews. Gary Judd expands on his views in podcast 231.…

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The Leighton Show w/ Chip Leighton | S11 E7 1:09:45

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Internet sensation, Chip Leighton, joins us to discuss his social media success as everyone’s favorite dad and husband who calls ‘em like he sees ‘em and tells it like it is. Whether he’s instructing other husbands how to overly apologize, highlighting our kids’ idiosyncrasies or inspiring us with teenage snark, he’s taken the internet by storm wit…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #230 - March 13th 2024 - George Friedman 1:24:31

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George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, is in the studio with us this week. And there’s plenty to discuss; wars and rumours of more wars. Possible peace in Ukraine, Star Wars, politics and crises, and the part New Zealand has to play. Also, George’s book “The Storm before the Calm” which predicted the 2020’s would be turmoil …

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Crossing the Line w/ M. William Phelps | S11 E6 44:09

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In a break from the norm, or what you might expect from Sinner Saint Sister, I am interviewing a TRUE true crime expert, M. William Phelps, author of over 40 true crime books, producer host and consultant on many tv productions, and creator and host of the podcasts Crossing the Line and host of Paper Ghosts, respectively. Together we discussed huma…

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S2 Ep4: Schooled vs Self-Taught with Sculptor David Williams 38:32

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This is Art Musings - with love from Oxford; a brand new podcast created by Oxford-based artists Sally-Anne Stewart and Carole Theriault. Carole and Sally chat with local Stone Sculptor David Williams. The focus: formal academic training vs a self-taught approach to art. Is there a best route for artists to follow? Finnd out on this episode of art …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #229 - March 6th 2024 - Professor James Allan 1:47:02

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The legal fraternity in this part of the world is delighted at the Supreme Court’s decision on Smith v Fonterra. But not everyone feels that way. In his inevitable style, Professor James Allan critiques the decision and the direction a collection of un-elected ex-lawyers are “usurping power to themselves at the expense of the elected branches of go…

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Practices for Embodied Living w/Hillary McBride | S11 E5 1:01:04

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Dr. Hillary L. McBride joins Sinner Saint Sister to discuss practices using the body as a tool for healing. Through self-acceptance and self-awareness, Dr. McBride walks us through embodiment and disembodiment, valid arguments/ explanations for both (respectively), and our relationship between our physical beings, cognitive proclivities and emotion…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #228 - February 28th 2024 - Jonathan Roth 1:34:12

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Canadian Jonathan Roth, founder of Resource Wars, recently recorded an interview with the former Mossad Chief Efraim Halevy. He did not get the answers he was expecting. Roth maintains that "progress and wealth are impossible without resources. All empires rise and fall based upon access to resources. He provides perspectives on investing, global p…

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Field Notes for the Wilderness w/ Sarah Bessey | S11 E4 1:05:56

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Sarah Bessey is a trusted sage and guide. She’s a thought leader— a holy mix of pastor, poet and friend. In this episode we discuss social media, doubt, heartbreak, wig walls, and the release of her fifth book, Field Notes for the Wilderness. Sarah preaches a Gospel that restores the broken and bears the heavy. She’s attentive, wise and playful. Yo…

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S2 Ep3: Art as Healing with artist Kay Gibbons 35:51

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In this epsiode of Art Musings, Carole and Sally chat with multidisciplinary artists Kay Gibbons. The focus is art as healing. Can art actually shine a light when we are down and out? About Kay Gibbons: Kay is a multidisciplinary artist living and working from her studios in South Oxfordshire, UK. She paints, draws sculpts and creates stained glass…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #227 - February 21st 2024 - Aaron Day 1:28:59

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Bitcoin trail blazed the interest and development of digital money. As a result, the drive for a cashless society with fiat currency being replaced with CBDCs is being pursued by an increasing number of countries. Currently, that count is a worrying 130. The ultimate goal is a one world currency. We discuss all of this with Aaron Day, author of “Th…

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Every Season Sacred w/ Kayla Craig | S11 E3 53:10

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Kayla Craig is a writer, entrepreneur, artist, friend, wife, mom and disciple. Her latest book, Every Season Sacred, seeks to breathe room into our lives for deeper spirituality and more meaningful connection.Together we talk about changing seasons and messy middles, shifting priorities and holy space. Her writing is deep but accessible so it shoul…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #226 - February 14th 2024 - Tom Sheahen 1:27:42

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If, like me, you love venturing into unknown territory and investigating challenges that are essentially beyond us, then here’s a question.. As we know, time goes forward, but can it go back? Physicist Tom Sheahen explains how to expand human thinking and step up to a higher plane of understanding. It is a challenging but most interesting interview…

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Find Your Happy w/ Sheena Melwani | S11 E2 44:34

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Every now and then, while scrolling Tiktok, I will watch someone’s content and know for sure that what you see is what you get and immediately want to find a patio for a margarita, or a couch for some coffee, and be friends. Sheena Melwani is one of those media personalities whose positivity is sincere, whose joy is a magnet. It was all my pleasure…

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S2 Ep2: Bry Leighton: creative blocks 38:34

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In this Art Musings episode, Carole and Sally chat with a collage artist: Bry Leighton. The focus? How do you deal with a dirth of creative ideas? And more importantly, how do you get out of it? Bry Leighton BIO: Instagram: @bry_leighton "I'm a collage artist from Oxford. All my work is hand-cut - no digital - as I enjoy the process of searching th…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #225 - February 7th 2024 - Winston Peters 1:25:51

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After six years of being mismanaged on so many fronts, New Zealand requires firm direction. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, opens up on our relationship with the U.S., the Middle East, China and Russia. We discuss the Covid inquiry, the WHO, the state of the world and New Zealand’s place in it. And we visit th…

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Fair Play w/ Eve Rodsky | S11 E1 1:03:45

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My guest today, Eve Rodsky, author of Finding Your Unicorn Space and Fair Play, is here to tell us about her highly acclaimed system that completely revolutionizes how women balance their to do lists, reclaim their time, and rediscover what makes them interesting. Her book, Fair Play, is part of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. It has been made into …

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Jacob Howland - January 31st 2024 58:59

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2023. Three NZ academics have recently written that NZ’s Tertiary Education Sector is in deep financial crisis, and that our universities are losing their best people. At the same time a new private institution, the University of Austin, Texas, is prepping for its…

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S2 Ep1: Facing Art Demons 30:08

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Welcome to Art Musings - with love from Oxford; a podcasts by artists for artists. In this brand new series, hosts Sally and Carole share their current art wins and struggles, and outline their plans for 2024. Join us! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or listen directly from our website www.artmusings.co.uk Tell your friends, especially th…

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Bryce interviews Peter Williams 55:13

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As Peter Williams retires from radio and broadcasting, Bryce from Groundswell has the honour of interviewing him for this one last interview! Peter is an icon in NZ media, we thank him for his hours volunteering for Groundswell, and wish him well for his retirement.By Groundswell New Zealand

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Ramesh Thakur - January 24th 2024 1:04:47

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2023. Ramesh Thakur, Emeritus Professor of the Crawford School of Public Policy. He has held academic appointments in Fiji, New Zealand (Otago), Canada and Australia. He has also worked at the U.N. We traverse COVID, the U.S. 2024 election, the W.H.O., climate, an…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: James Allan - January 17th 2024 1:12:21

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2023. Professor James Allan returns to discuss our election, Jordan Peterson, The Voice, and Trumps legal challenges. Jim encourages any so-called conservative parties to “fight the culture wars”. Has any party in New Zealand got the required courage? Is there “we…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: David Bell - January 10th 2024 57:37

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2023. In a world of lies, scepticism is your friend. David Bell is a Public Health Physician and biotech consultant in global health. What he has to say should be heard by every thinking person in this country, and every other “free” state on the planet. As the Wo…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Stephen Jennings - January 3rd 2024 56:20

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2023. Stephen Jennings is a Kiwi expat. His first job after university was with Treasury in 1984, a noted time of economic and political change. Jennings life has centred around change ever since. Working in Australia and NZ, followed by London and in 1992, Moscow…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: John Staddon - December 27th 2023 1:04:24

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2023. Science is in trouble. Facts have taken a back seat to ideology, and political activism masquerades as scholarship. We live in an age of increasing unreason. Can science be saved? John Staddon, Professor of Biology and Psychology and “battle-scarred” by deca…

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Suffering Well w/ Gloria Purvis 1:05:03

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I have admired the work and example of Dr. Gloria Purvis for quite some time. She is a radio and media personality, Catholic author, speaker, scholar and activist who lives life with humble trust. She hosted Morning Glory, an international radio show, and is now hosting her own podcast, the Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media. In this episode …

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