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Sure, Tick Tick is 'Stuff's 2020 Election Podcast', but we never specified WHICH country's election, did we? So, now that NZ's electoral process is pretty much wound up, we turn our attention to the rolling maul that is the 2020 US presidential election. What's it all about? Is Trump really that bad? What on earth is the electoral college? And why is Eugene expressing his gratitude to an oven-cooked tuber in the medium of song? Special (American) guests: columnist Tracey Barnett and politics senior lecturer Dr Maria Armoudian.

Sure, Tick Tick is 'Stuff's 2020 Election Podcast', but we never specified WHICH country's election, did we? So, now that NZ's electoral process is pretty much wound up, we turn our attention to the rolling maul that is the 2020 US presidential election. What’s it all about? Is Trump really that bad? What on earth is the electoral college? And why is Eugene expressing his gratitude to an oven-cooked tuber in the medium of song? Special (American) guests: columnist Tracey Barnett and politics senior lecturer Dr Maria Armoudian.

So that's it, Tick Tickers – the election's over. Yet many questions remain about the shape and direction of New Zealand's new government. So we get the lowdown from Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior reporter Andrea Vance. Then we check in with Covid-19 modeller Dr Shaun Hendy to find out what the virus has in store for the coming three years. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

So that’s it, Tick Tickers – the election’s over. Yet many questions remain about the shape and direction of New Zealand’s new government. So we get the lowdown from Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior reporter Andrea Vance. Then we check in with Covid-19 modeller Dr Shaun Hendy to find out what the virus has in store for the coming three years.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

One day out from New Zealand's 2020 election, Associate Professor Grant Duncan assesses the mood of the nation, and also warns what might follow if this is indeed Winston Peters' last stand. Stuff's Pou Tiaki editor Carmen Parahi joins us to explain what to watch in the Māori seats – and the intriguing tactical voting possibly at play. And Adam serves up a very special word soup.

One day out from New Zealand’s 2020 election, Associate Professor Grant Duncan assesses the mood of the nation, and also warns what might follow if this is indeed Winston Peters’ last stand. Stuff’s Pou Tiaki editor Carmen Parahi joins us to explain what to watch in the Māori seats – and the intriguing tactical voting possibly at play. And Adam serves up a very special word soup.

From the Tick Tick back-catalogue: Come join us on a whistle-stop tour of NZ's voting system, featuring dogs in polling places, babies in perambulators, and a trip deep into the Indian jungle. Seriously! Plus Adam and Eugene re-enact a dramatic political storming-out. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

From the Tick Tick back-catalogue: Come join us on a whistle-stop tour of NZ’s voting system, featuring dogs in polling places, babies in perambulators, and a trip deep into the Indian jungle. Seriously! Plus Adam and Eugene re-enact a dramatic political storming-out.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Two ticks good – four ticks better. Alongside the general election this year, New Zealanders get to vote on two referendum questions - one about euthanasia and the other about cannabis. A week out from polling day, Adam and Eugene hit the streets to ask voters if there are things they need to know before they make their choices. And then, with the help of Stuff reporters Hannah Martin and Joel MacManus, they find the answers. Plus: David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick get just 90 seconds each to make their last-minute cases. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Two ticks good – four ticks better. Alongside the general election this year, New Zealanders get to vote on two referendum questions - one about euthanasia and the other about cannabis. A week out from polling day, Adam and Eugene hit the streets to ask voters if there are things they need to know before they make their choices. And then, with the help of Stuff reporters Hannah Martin and Joel MacManus, they find the answers. Plus: David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick get just 90 seconds each to make their last-minute cases.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

From the side of the stage minutes before the leaders went head-to-head, to the corridors swarming with diplomatic protection squad police, Adam and Eugene had back stage passes at The Press Leaders Debate. In this special episode, they bring you all the colour, and ponder what it all means. With polling day looming, what did it tell us about Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins?

From the side of the stage minutes before the leaders went head-to-head, to the corridors swarming with diplomatic protection squad police, Adam and Eugene had back stage passes at The Press Leaders Debate. In this special episode, they bring you all the colour, and ponder what it all means. With polling day looming, what did it tell us about Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins?

Tick. Tick flies south for round three of the Ardern-vs-Collins clashes: the infamous Press Leaders Debate. A full-length behind-the-scenes episode is coming very, very soon – but while you're waiting, here's a quick-fire late-night breakdown of the debate, featuring analysis from Andrea Vance and Carol Hirschfeld, and another rich serving of Adam's leaders-debate word-soup. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Tick. Tick flies south for round three of the Ardern-vs-Collins clashes: the infamous Press Leaders Debate. A full-length behind-the-scenes episode is coming very, very soon – but while you’re waiting, here’s a quick-fire late-night breakdown of the debate, featuring analysis from Andrea Vance and Carol Hirschfeld, and another rich serving of Adam’s leaders-debate word-soup.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Polls are like drugs to political junkies, providing ever-higher highs the closer the election gets. But are they as reliable as some people think – or should they be banned, like others say? Pollster David Farrar, who carries out private polls for National, joins the show to explain the good, the bad and the ugly of polls. We also put him on the spot to predict the election outcome, and set out how National could win. Adam and Eugene give the flaming wheel of policy another spin, and enjoy a banger of a politics playlist. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Polls are like drugs to political junkies, providing ever-higher highs the closer the election gets. But are they as reliable as some people think – or should they be banned, like others say? Pollster David Farrar, who carries out private polls for National, joins the show to explain the good, the bad and the ugly of polls. We also put him on the spot to predict the election outcome, and set out how National could win. Adam and Eugene give the flaming wheel of policy another spin, and enjoy a banger of a politics playlist.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

They're back – and this time they've drunk more coffee. Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance joins us to break down the Newshub leaders debate. And National's finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith gives us a frank interview about the origin of the fiscal flaw which has overshadowed National's campaign, why he got into politics in the first place, and why urinals really are a good place to seek career advice. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

They're back – and this time they've drunk more coffee. Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance joins us to break down the Newshub leaders debate. And National’s finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith gives us a frank interview about the origin of the fiscal flaw which has overshadowed National’s campaign, why he got into politics in the first place, and why urinals really are a good place to seek career advice.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

As the campaign heats up, the heat rises online and, well, the trolls come out. Ugh. And the most-impacted are the women running for office. We talk to Kasey Machin and Jacqueline Comer, two of the people behind ParityBOTNZ, an online innovation to counter the ugliness. We also bring out the Flaming Wheel of Policy, and bust out a mix of the leaders' debate.

As the campaign heats up, the heat rises online and, well, the trolls come out. Ugh. And the most-impacted are the women running for office. We talk to Kasey Machin and Jacqueline Comer, two of the people behind ParityBOTNZ, an online innovation to counter the ugliness. We also bring out the Flaming Wheel of Policy, and bust out a mix of the leaders’ debate.

In the aftermath of the first leaders' debate, Stuff political editor Luke Malpass chats with Adam and Eugene about what we learned. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joins the show to explain the size of the economic hole we're in and whether there's anything much politicians can do about it. Eugene busts out a new song.

In the aftermath of the first leaders' debate, Stuff political editor Luke Malpass chats with Adam and Eugene about what we learned. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joins the show to explain the size of the economic hole we’re in and whether there’s anything much politicians can do about it. Eugene busts out a new song.

Covid has messed up the campaign season, so this year the big election debates matter more than ever before. Labour insider Stephen Mills takes us backstage. Mihingarangi Forbes, host of the Hui Pōti 2020 debates, shares her rules for debate participants. And champion debater Brooke Kinajil-Moran explains what it takes to win. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Covid has messed up the campaign season, so this year the big election debates matter more than ever before. Labour insider Stephen Mills takes us backstage. Mihingarangi Forbes, host of the Hui Pōti 2020 debates, shares her rules for debate participants. And champion debater Brooke Kinajil-Moran explains what it takes to win.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Speaker Trevor Mallard joins the show to discuss what it's like to referee MPs, Parliament's reputation as a toxic workplace, and what his own future holds. Adam dissects the new party campaign ads, and Eugene dusts off some political trivia. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Speaker Trevor Mallard joins the show to discuss what it’s like to referee MPs, Parliament’s reputation as a toxic workplace, and what his own future holds. Adam dissects the new party campaign ads, and Eugene dusts off some political trivia.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

In the fourth of our political party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

In the fourth of our political party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

When there's a serial liar in the White House, a New Zealand prime minister who is difficult to confront, and an Opposition that's accused of stoking conspiracy theories, how do voters figure out the truth? Journalist and newsroom consultant Peter Bale joins the show to discuss the art of fact-checking in the "post-truth" era. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

When there's a serial liar in the White House, a New Zealand prime minister who is difficult to confront, and an Opposition that’s accused of stoking conspiracy theories, how do voters figure out the truth? Journalist and newsroom consultant Peter Bale joins the show to discuss the art of fact-checking in the "post-truth" era.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Associated Press correspondent Nick Perry joins the show to give his unique insight into New Zealand's obsession with what the world thinks of us and our politics – and how Jacindamania has affected that. And Adam gives Eugene an English lesson … again. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Associated Press correspondent Nick Perry joins the show to give his unique insight into New Zealand’s obsession with what the world thinks of us and our politics – and how Jacindamania has affected that. And Adam gives Eugene an English lesson … again.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

As the election season cranks up again, politicians' sales pitches to voters are being carefully crafted. And political leaders are busy trying to convince you of their leadership qualities through subtle and not-so-subtle means. Professor Claire Robinson researches political communication and joins the show to tell us what she's spotting. Adam and Eugene reminisce about an awkward political moment from the past. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

As the election season cranks up again, politicians’ sales pitches to voters are being carefully crafted. And political leaders are busy trying to convince you of their leadership qualities through subtle and not-so-subtle means. Professor Claire Robinson researches political communication and joins the show to tell us what she’s spotting. Adam and Eugene reminisce about an awkward political moment from the past.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

So, there was a false start because of the pandemic delay, but the New Zealand election is coming! In the build-up to the October 17 vote, an army of people are preparing as best they can – coronavirus permitting. Adam and Eugene check in with how preparations are going, what will be different this year, and what YOU need to do. They also find some hidden nuggets in the history vaults, take a detour to the Indian jungle, hear where New Zealand's most expensive votes are cast, and learn why some people just don't vote. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

So, there was a false start because of the pandemic delay, but the New Zealand election is coming! In the build-up to the October 17 vote, an army of people are preparing as best they can – coronavirus permitting. Adam and Eugene check in with how preparations are going, what will be different this year, and what YOU need to do. They also find some hidden nuggets in the history vaults, take a detour to the Indian jungle, hear where New Zealand’s most expensive votes are cast, and learn why some people just don’t vote.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Who knew there were so many ways to talk about face-coverings? An ethicist comes on the show to help examine the moral choices we're making when we strap on a mask – or don't. Meanwhile, Stuff national correspondent Andrea Vance analyses the political ramifications of the latest lockdown extension, and Adam reminisces about past sewing glories. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz.

Who knew there were so many ways to talk about face-coverings? An ethicist comes on the show to help examine the moral choices we’re making when we strap on a mask – or don’t. Meanwhile, Stuff national correspondent Andrea Vance analyses the political ramifications of the latest lockdown extension, and Adam reminisces about past sewing glories.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz.

Adam and Eugene take a close look at whether New Zealand's election in 2020 is at risk of foreign interference. Dr Robert Patman of Otago University, and data analyst David Hood have been examining the issue and have come up with some surprising conclusions and interesting discoveries. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz.

Adam and Eugene take a close look at whether New Zealand’s election in 2020 is at risk of foreign interference. Dr Robert Patman of Otago University, and data analyst David Hood have been examining the issue and have come up with some surprising conclusions and interesting discoveries.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz.

In the third of our political party leader interviews Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior journalist Andrea Vance sit down with ACT leader David Seymour. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

In the third of our political party leader interviews Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior journalist Andrea Vance sit down with ACT leader David Seymour.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Farrier joins the show to explain where the latest wild conspiracy claims are coming from, and who's propagating them. Meanwhile, Stuff chief political reporter Henry Cooke lays out the repercussions of the election date's shift to October 17. And Adam and Eugene get to grips with the mask debate: which fabric looks best? Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Farrier joins the show to explain where the latest wild conspiracy claims are coming from, and who's propagating them. Meanwhile, Stuff chief political reporter Henry Cooke lays out the repercussions of the election date's shift to October 17. And Adam and Eugene get to grips with the mask debate: which fabric looks best? Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Description: On Thursday afternoon, with New Zealand on heightened Covid alert, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and political editor Luke Malpass sat down with National leader Judith Collins. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Description: On Thursday afternoon, with New Zealand on heightened Covid alert, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and political editor Luke Malpass sat down with National leader Judith Collins.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

So, once upon a time there was a podcast called Coronavirus NZ that mutated into the Tick. Tick election podcast. But now, with New Zealand experiencing its first community transmission of Covid-19 in more than 100 days, Adam and Eugene jump back into familiar territory. Dr Shaun Hendy joins the show to discuss what all this means, and where we are likely headed, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains the implications for the election, Parliament and politics in general. Also, where are the teddy bears? Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

So, once upon a time there was a podcast called Coronavirus NZ that mutated into the Tick. Tick election podcast. But now, with New Zealand experiencing its first community transmission of Covid-19 in more than 100 days, Adam and Eugene jump back into familiar territory. Dr Shaun Hendy joins the show to discuss what all this means, and where we are likely headed, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains the implications for the election, Parliament and politics in general. Also, where are the teddy bears?Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

No matter how the votes fall, New Zealand is pretty much guaranteed to start the next electoral term with a woman as prime minister, and a woman as leader of the opposition. Political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin joins the show to explain why sex still matters. Stuff political reporter Thomas Coughlan tells us why the policy pantry is so bare. And Adam and Eugene contemplate the threat of an executive order. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

No matter how the votes fall, New Zealand is pretty much guaranteed to start the next electoral term with a woman as prime minister, and a woman as leader of the opposition. Political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin joins the show to explain why sex still matters. Stuff political reporter Thomas Coughlan tells us why the policy pantry is so bare. And Adam and Eugene contemplate the threat of an executive order.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz