Podcast appearances and mentions of richard kazimer

Donald Trump and Boris Johnson have one thing in common – besides their hair style and fashion sense. They both like to spend big with government money. None of the fiscal conservatism that has been the hallmark of the parties they purport to represent. No bad thing necessarily, except Boris seems to be appealing to a broader demographic than Trump. So why isn’t Trump also offering spending programmes that benefit all, not just the rich. Phil Dobbie puts that question to Richard Kazimer.

Donald Trump and Boris Johnson have one thing in common – besides their hair style and fashion sense. They both like to spend big with government money. None of the fiscal conservatism that has been the hallmark of the parties they purport to represent. No bad thing necessarily, except Boris seems to be appealing to a broader demographic than Trump. So why isn’t Trump also offering spending programmes that benefit all, not just the rich. Phil Dobbie puts that question to Richard Kazimer.

The Corona Virus is largely contained in China with an antidote just around the corner, or it’s the start of the Zombie Apocalypse. Today Balls Radio suggests the reality is somewhere in between. More people are likely to die I the UK if legislation is passed allowing motorised scooters. Richard Kazimer joins Phil Dobbie to pursue his favourite pastime of denigrating Donald Trump, this time focusing on his claim to be the saviour of the blue collar worker, during his speech at Davos last week.

The Corona Virus is largely contained in China with an antidote just around the corner, or it’s the start of the Zombie Apocalypse. Today Balls Radio suggests the reality is somewhere in between. More people are likely to die I the UK if legislation is passed allowing motorised scooters. Richard Kazimer joins Phil Dobbie to pursue his favourite pastime of denigrating Donald Trump, this time focusing on his claim to be the saviour of the blue collar worker, during his speech at Davos last week.

That Saturday Night Thing’s regular US correspondent Richard Kazimer talks through another week in the Trump dynasty. This week, pissing everyone off at the G7, a flimsy deal with Kim Jong Un, the treatment of child refugees, a family cashing in on the President and how Trump won the 2026 World Cup bid.

Who is winning from Trump’s tax cuts? Who will lose from his introduction of steel and aluminium tariffs last week? Richard Kazimer says one big winner is Trump himself, with his own business cashing in from having the boss in the White House.

That on again off again peace summit with North Korea, the biggest spying scandal in US history (not) and stand up a free world (it's compulsory). @RSKazimer with the week in the US.

Things aren't going well for the President. Some of his big wins seem to be collapsing, Stormy Daniels won't go away, the Senate Intelligence Committee has concluded Russia did help him win and Mike Pence is after his job. Richard Kazimer on the latest from America.

Richard Kazimer calls in from the US with the latest on Trump and his entourage, including the money trail passing through the hands of Michael Cohen. Also the impact of the Iran deal, John McCain makes a last request and the NRA elects a convicted felon as president. Apart from that, the country seems to be functioning normally.

Richard Kazimer joins Phil Dobbie from the US to discuss the latest on Stormy Daniels, Michelle Wolf's routine to the White House Correspondents Dinner and the end of the line for the Ford family sedan.

Donald's rant on Fox and Friends, the Macron romance, those Pullitzer prize winners pushing #fakenews and two real American heroes. That Saturday Night Thing with Phil Dobbie, LoveSport Radio 558AM and DAB in London, online at lovesportradio.com

The world yawns at Comey's book; major court setbacks for Trump's lawyer, US UN Ambassador Nikki Haley bitch slaps the White House over suggestion she was 'confused' about Russian sanctions AND Sean Hannity and Alex Jones bite their own asses. Richard Kazimer gives a US update with attitude.

Richard Kazimer talks to Phil Dobbie about the missile strikes, Michael Cohen's office raid, James Comey's memoirs, Paul Ryan's resignation and Mark Zuckerberg's testimony. Another fantastic week of news from the United States!

Richard Kazimer joins Phil Dobbie on That Saturday Night Thing on LoveSport Radio, to discuss the week in the US. Has the tide turned on gun control? What next on 'that Russian thing'? Why Craiglist is closing, and the controversial question on the next US census.

Is work stealing your identity? Should we ban advertising on cryptocurrencies, booze and ads aimed at children? Plus Paul Wallbank from Australia and Richard Kazimer from the US.

Is work stealing your identity? Should we ban advertising on cryptocurrencies, booze and ads aimed at children? Plus Paul Wallbank from Australia and Richard Kazimer from the US.

Richard Kazimer joins Phil Dobbie on LoveSport Radio to talk about how Donald Trump is ruining America, why humour is losing its way and how they'll never see gun control in America.

In today’s Balls Radio Phil Dobbie asks whether President Trump is simply capitalising on a tide of xenophobia that was already entrenched in parts of the US psyche. For example, a Washington Post poll this week showed that 9 percent of the country thought it was acceptable to harbor white supremacy and neo Nazi views. He asks Richard Kazimer, Balls’ man in the US, whether the President has simply unleashed a genie that had been trapped for some time.

In today’s Balls Radio Phil Dobbie asks whether President Trump is simply capitalising on a tide of xenophobia that was already entrenched in parts of the US psyche. For example, a Washington Post poll this week showed that 9 percent of the country thought it was acceptable to harbor white supremacy and neo Nazi views. He asks Richard Kazimer, Balls’ man in the US, whether the President has simply unleashed a genie that had been trapped for some time.

He astounded everyone when he won the election, but will he last. His popularity is on the wane, world leaders are finding it hard to hide their contempt, he’s being investigated over voting influence from Russia and he is failing to get any significant legislation through. So, will he last the term. Phil Dobbie asks Balls Radio’s US correspondent Richard Kazimer who admits, yes, he will, and he’ll probably be re-elected. Does that mean America will ever be great again?

He astounded everyone when he won the election, but will he last. His popularity is on the wane, world leaders are finding it hard to hide their contempt, he’s being investigated over voting influence from Russia and he is failing to get any significant legislation through. So, will he last the term. Phil Dobbie asks Balls Radio’s US correspondent Richard Kazimer who admits, yes, he will, and he’ll probably be re-elected. Does that mean America will ever be great again?

The keywords are in the title in this week’s Balls Radio. That should make us more searchable and boost our audiences, possibly by tens of people.00:00 Introduction02:03 My sore scrotums03:40 Pricing tips for beginners09:17 Radio jingles for the anoraks12:12 Richard Kazimer’s scrotums16:10 Trump will never win26:43 New Zealand Banks harbouring bad money31:51 Steven Keen on the UK’s new minimum wage53:02 St Ives plans to keep house prices in check56:21 Schools out forever - more on Academy Schools1:03:47 Will the UK government nationalise the steel industry1:10:38 Daylight saving – an alternate suggestion1:13:03 What’s the Big Idea – the politically incorrect edition1:22:12 Yes Australia was invaded1:24:40 North Carolina legalises discrimination1:29:16 Obama makes history in Cuba and Argentina1:33:50 Seaworld listens and stops breeding killer whales1:38:00 Collingwood’s shame and women’s lib1:41:20 Ashad Shar death a sign of global intolerance1:45:35 Remembering Ronnie Corbett1:48:45 Kids on Burglar Hunt1:49:50 April Fools Jokes that weren’tMore at http://ballsradio.com

Britain’s returned leader is set to return the country to the eighties, possibly without Scotland. Almost certainly without Europe. Expert analysis on the UK election is something we considered, instead, John Dobbie tells us what he thinks, whilst Richard Kazimer reports on fears from texas that the US military is set to take over their state. And Morris Miselowski, the Business Futurist, asks, what the hell will we all be doing for a job in ten years?

Balls Radio has spotted a new theme song for the Liberal party. For the backbenchers who lost the spill vote, “It’s Only Just Begun”, and for a party led by Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop “working together day by day, together”. It’s a daggy song, but it might just work.Also this week, with the NSW election just a month away, aside from the Abbott factor, what impact will Mike Baird’s commitment to electricity privatisation have on the poll? We talk with Matt Grudnoff, senior economist at the Australia Institute, on the impact of privatisation, particularly with a natural monopoly like electricity distribution.That plus our regular contributors: Richard Kazimer in the US, John Dobbie in the UK and David Campbell updating us on New Zealand.

Balls Radio has spotted a new theme song for the Liberal party. For the backbenchers who lost the spill vote, “It’s Only Just Begun”, and for a party led by Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop “working together day by day, together”. It’s a daggy song, but it might just work.Also this week, with the NSW election just a month away, aside from the Abbott factor, what impact will Mike Baird’s commitment to electricity privatisation have on the poll? We talk with Matt Grudnoff, senior economist at the Australia Institute, on the impact of privatisation, particularly with a natural monopoly like electricity distribution.That plus our regular contributors: Richard Kazimer in the US, John Dobbie in the UK and David Campbell updating us on New Zealand.

In the interests of preserving life expectancy, Balls Radio is devoid of any satire involving the Prophet Mohammed. We do, however, talk about the Paris attacks, free speech and the balance between satire and insult. This week's running order00.00 An attack on free speech00.30 Life with 72 virgins02.00 Were the cartoons offensive?03.30 The state of satire07:00 Is the pen mightier than the sword?11.10 John Dobbie’s UK Report-Paris peace rally-Farage chirps in-Cameron wans the Greens-Biggest ship for UK summer-Randy Andy’s Swiss paradise25.00 Driving ban for exhibitionists26.00 Skinny dipping senators27.10 Ian Fogherty’s arrest – attack on free speech?28:15 Richard Kazimer’s US Report-Boston bomber to face death penalty?-Unemployment on the way down-Keystone XL pipeline, still viable?-Republicans’ last push for legislation-False prophecies of Obama’s administration45:40 David Campbell’s NZ report-John Key’s shifting priorities-The 2km base jump-Scabby mouth-NZ’s cricketing prowess-NZ Aus dollar parity54:20 Computer problems55:30 What’s the Big Idea with Brian Haverty-5:5 cricket-Everlasting cricket-Improving dog racing-More stats in sports

In the interests of preserving life expectancy, Balls Radio is devoid of any satire involving the Prophet Mohammed. We do, however, talk about the Paris attacks, free speech and the balance between satire and insult. This week's running order00.00 An attack on free speech00.30 Life with 72 virgins02.00 Were the cartoons offensive?03.30 The state of satire07:00 Is the pen mightier than the sword?11.10 John Dobbie’s UK Report-Paris peace rally-Farage chirps in-Cameron wans the Greens-Biggest ship for UK summer-Randy Andy’s Swiss paradise25.00 Driving ban for exhibitionists26.00 Skinny dipping senators27.10 Ian Fogherty’s arrest – attack on free speech?28:15 Richard Kazimer’s US Report-Boston bomber to face death penalty?-Unemployment on the way down-Keystone XL pipeline, still viable?-Republicans’ last push for legislation-False prophecies of Obama’s administration45:40 David Campbell’s NZ report-John Key’s shifting priorities-The 2km base jump-Scabby mouth-NZ’s cricketing prowess-NZ Aus dollar parity54:20 Computer problems55:30 What’s the Big Idea with Brian Haverty-5:5 cricket-Everlasting cricket-Improving dog racing-More stats in sports

There’s a rumour being put about by some young children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. Next they’ll be denying the existence of God. Thank goodness Balls Radio is here to put them right.Yes, it’s the last Balls before Christmas and here’s the line up:-Radio Mergers-Santa Claus – does he exist-Plain packaging works-The Cabinet reshuffle-Richard Kazimer in the USoThe InterviewoPolice armed with camerasoJeb Bush for president-The positive outcomes from the Sydney Seige-David Campbell in NZoAnother Hobbit movieoPhil Rudd wants his career backoDrink driving limit lowered-Uber’s PR disaster and the risks of automation-John Dobbie in the UKoUKIP candidate racist, surely not?oChurch of England – now with female bishopsoThe world Scalextric championshipoFacebook solves crimeoShort days are overoWorld’s most festive pitch invasionoHart, best place to live – can we have a recount-What’s the Big Idea, with Brian HavertyoThe benefits of Christmas in JulyoA recycled Christmas treeoOne celebration for all religionsoChristmas Cake tester

There’s a rumour being put about by some young children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. Next they’ll be denying the existence of God. Thank goodness Balls Radio is here to put them right.Yes, it’s the last Balls before Christmas and here’s the line up:-Radio Mergers-Santa Claus – does he exist-Plain packaging works-The Cabinet reshuffle-Richard Kazimer in the USoThe InterviewoPolice armed with camerasoJeb Bush for president-The positive outcomes from the Sydney Seige-David Campbell in NZoAnother Hobbit movieoPhil Rudd wants his career backoDrink driving limit lowered-Uber’s PR disaster and the risks of automation-John Dobbie in the UKoUKIP candidate racist, surely not?oChurch of England – now with female bishopsoThe world Scalextric championshipoFacebook solves crimeoShort days are overoWorld’s most festive pitch invasionoHart, best place to live – can we have a recount-What’s the Big Idea, with Brian HavertyoThe benefits of Christmas in JulyoA recycled Christmas treeoOne celebration for all religionsoChristmas Cake tester

Jacqui Lambie has stepped aside from the Palmer United Party on principle. The final straw came with her opposition to the government’s rollback on some of Labor’s Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. The original legislation had consumers opting-in every two years to ongoing financial commitments with their planners – the revision removed that, returning to the old way of not knowing how much you are paying or services you probably no longer receive.So, at long last, we can see that Jacqui Lambie is a lady of principle. She may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but at least she has the electorate’s interests at heart.It’s one of main stories discussed in this week’s Balls radio, including:- Would Lambie have been elected without Clive?- The FOFA reforms watered down to protect financial planners- Richard Kazimer in the USo Obama’s deportation reliefo NSA’s data retention ruleso Canada’s massive oil pipelineo Bill Cosby – not such a nice guy?- The naff Halal Vegemite debate (by stupid, racist people)- George Christensen MP’s simmering hate- Emily Thornbury MP’s image form Rochester – condescending, or spot on?- Would you buy a house next to someone with national flags flying?- David Campbell in New Zealando Getting chummy with Chinao New Kiwi banknoteso Valerie Adams, World Athlete of the Yearo Sausages saved man’s sliced finger- ABC – 400 jobs gone – but how much will we miss?- What’s the Big Idea with Brian Havertyo Wine from the cloudo New way to pay for parkingo Cocktail shaker in carso Banning sarcastic apologieso Treatment for spitters

Jacqui Lambie has stepped aside from the Palmer United Party on principle. The final straw came with her opposition to the government’s rollback on some of Labor’s Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. The original legislation had consumers opting-in every two years to ongoing financial commitments with their planners – the revision removed that, returning to the old way of not knowing how much you are paying or services you probably no longer receive.So, at long last, we can see that Jacqui Lambie is a lady of principle. She may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but at least she has the electorate’s interests at heart.It’s one of main stories discussed in this week’s Balls radio, including:- Would Lambie have been elected without Clive?- The FOFA reforms watered down to protect financial planners- Richard Kazimer in the USo Obama’s deportation reliefo NSA’s data retention ruleso Canada’s massive oil pipelineo Bill Cosby – not such a nice guy?- The naff Halal Vegemite debate (by stupid, racist people)- George Christensen MP’s simmering hate- Emily Thornbury MP’s image form Rochester – condescending, or spot on?- Would you buy a house next to someone with national flags flying?- David Campbell in New Zealando Getting chummy with Chinao New Kiwi banknoteso Valerie Adams, World Athlete of the Yearo Sausages saved man’s sliced finger- ABC – 400 jobs gone – but how much will we miss?- What’s the Big Idea with Brian Havertyo Wine from the cloudo New way to pay for parkingo Cocktail shaker in carso Banning sarcastic apologieso Treatment for spitters

What must the world leaders have thought as Aussie PM Tony Abbott starting talking about the difficulty he’s faced introducing a $7 co-payment for doctors’ fees? And how annoyed must Tony have been when Ban Ki Moon suggested that his 2% global economic growth target shouldn’t be at the cost of rising inequality. We discuss the G20 in this week’s Balls Radio, along with lots of other good stuff:This week’s running order:- G20, it’s all about money- What, renewable energy?- Sex down under, so to speak- Richard Kazimer in the US o The China/US climate agreemento Immigration reformo Net neutralityo 1 year anniversary of Obamacare- More whinges about The Spectator- The five year old Microsoft certified professional- The UKIP Manifesto- Vladamir Putin at the G20- Karl Stefanovic’s predictable wardrobe- ACCC’s egg regulation- David Campbell in NZo Dairy industry not helping the climateo Jaws, New Zealand styleo More Kiwi fruits for Koreao Yet another rugby story- Duncan Gay’s continued assault on cyclists- What’s the Big Idea with Brian Havertyo Let’s make better umbrellaso Elevated buseso Make space movies in space!o Give shopping trolleys names- Can an Oscar go to a computer generated character?

What must the world leaders have thought as Aussie PM Tony Abbott starting talking about the difficulty he’s faced introducing a $7 co-payment for doctors’ fees? And how annoyed must Tony have been when Ban Ki Moon suggested that his 2% global economic growth target shouldn’t be at the cost of rising inequality. We discuss the G20 in this week’s Balls Radio, along with lots of other good stuff:This week’s running order:- G20, it’s all about money- What, renewable energy?- Sex down under, so to speak- Richard Kazimer in the US o The China/US climate agreemento Immigration reformo Net neutralityo 1 year anniversary of Obamacare- More whinges about The Spectator- The five year old Microsoft certified professional- The UKIP Manifesto- Vladamir Putin at the G20- Karl Stefanovic’s predictable wardrobe- ACCC’s egg regulation- David Campbell in NZo Dairy industry not helping the climateo Jaws, New Zealand styleo More Kiwi fruits for Koreao Yet another rugby story- Duncan Gay’s continued assault on cyclists- What’s the Big Idea with Brian Havertyo Let’s make better umbrellaso Elevated buseso Make space movies in space!o Give shopping trolleys names- Can an Oscar go to a computer generated character?

Christopher Pyne can look to hike up university fees to reduce the government's funding commitment, but shouldn't he also be looking at the massive salaries of University Chancellors, with several earning more than a million dollars a year. Then, what about the 40% of private school funding that comes from taxpayers. An Australian anomaly.This weeks running order:1. University Chancellor Salaries2. Richard Kazimer's US Report- the rich poor gap- the shame of sexual assault in colleges- Sadam Hussein's chemical weapons- In a tiz over Ebolla3. Tony Abbott letter's to pensioners4. A letter from Jo'burg5. John Dobbie's UK report- The PM's personal letter- public sector wage demands- good news for tractor drivers- a plaque in honour of Edith Smith- genitalia in the name of art- the great public butt blug- Britain's best architecture6. Linguistic games with Professor Barry Spurr7. Public funding for private schools8. David Campbell's New Zealand report- Hakka gets out of hand- poaching vigilante- geriatric skydiver- pom attacks Kiwi apples- NZ's UN security council seat9. 'What's the big idea' with Brian Haverty- vote for politicans' pensions- complimentary waiters- camera jewellery- automated valet parking

Should we be fighting ISIS, or will their extreme ways see their support fizzle out? The reaction in the US is mixed, but Tony ‘Action Man’ Abbott is adamant that you’ve got to be in it to win it.It’s not all ISIS on Balls Radio, we also look at the independence vote in Scotland and, for a diversion, what were the best Australian movies of all time.This week’s full running order:- A bit of pomp and circumstance- Would ISIS fizzle out?- The heightened alert level- Richard Kazimer’s US reporto Sarah Palin’s ISIS ranto Obama’s approacho Student loans to the graveo The Ray Rice NFL controversyo The new iPhone- John Dobbie’s UK reporto Nessie moves southo The Scottish voteo Wooing the Chineseo New sewers in Londono Last night of the promso A new pound coino Chocolate teapot- Tony Abbott’s Scottish pronouncement- The Royal Commission witch hunt- Brian Haverty’s best Aussie movies of all time

Should we be fighting ISIS, or will their extreme ways see their support fizzle out? The reaction in the US is mixed, but Tony ‘Action Man’ Abbott is adamant that you’ve got to be in it to win it.It’s not all ISIS on Balls Radio, we also look at the independence vote in Scotland and, for a diversion, what were the best Australian movies of all time.This week’s full running order:- A bit of pomp and circumstance- Would ISIS fizzle out?- The heightened alert level- Richard Kazimer’s US reporto Sarah Palin’s ISIS ranto Obama’s approacho Student loans to the graveo The Ray Rice NFL controversyo The new iPhone- John Dobbie’s UK reporto Nessie moves southo The Scottish voteo Wooing the Chineseo New sewers in Londono Last night of the promso A new pound coino Chocolate teapot- Tony Abbott’s Scottish pronouncement- The Royal Commission witch hunt- Brian Haverty’s best Aussie movies of all time

Joan Rivers dead, Jennifer Lawrence naked (great for SEO), Bob Dylan in Sydney and Richard Kazimer’s Coq au Vin (so to speak). All that and more in this week’s Balls Radio.This week’s running order:This week’s recipesThe Haggis conspiracyJennifer Lawrence naked Twitter to curate contentRichard Kazimer in the US Joan River’s epitaphDid the US train ISIS?BP’s $18 billion fineRogue cell towersGet God out of the Pledge of AllegianceDavid Campbell in New ZealandSomething about RugbyDouble standards on streakingNudity causes Internet to crashCareful you don’t catch somethingThe Herald’s ComicSans-gate controversyJohn Dobbie in the UKCould Scotland really become independent?World leaders in WalesA pirate ship in the backyardChildhood finishes earlier than everGerman board game more popular than computer gamesBob Dylan’s Sydney appearanceBrian Haverty – movies with the best lines of all timeJoan Rivers at the Logies

Joan Rivers dead, Jennifer Lawrence naked (great for SEO), Bob Dylan in Sydney and Richard Kazimer’s Coq au Vin (so to speak). All that and more in this week’s Balls Radio.This week’s running order:This week’s recipesThe Haggis conspiracyJennifer Lawrence naked Twitter to curate contentRichard Kazimer in the US Joan River’s epitaphDid the US train ISIS?BP’s $18 billion fineRogue cell towersGet God out of the Pledge of AllegianceDavid Campbell in New ZealandSomething about RugbyDouble standards on streakingNudity causes Internet to crashCareful you don’t catch somethingThe Herald’s ComicSans-gate controversyJohn Dobbie in the UKCould Scotland really become independent?World leaders in WalesA pirate ship in the backyardChildhood finishes earlier than everGerman board game more popular than computer gamesBob Dylan’s Sydney appearanceBrian Haverty – movies with the best lines of all timeJoan Rivers at the Logies

The world has gone mad. Islamic terrorists are taking over swimming pools and dive bombing from the first floor, even though it’s strictly forbidden. The Great British Bake Off has claimed its first casualty in a sordid business over melting meringues, Americans continue to shoot each other and all Brian Haverty can do is hark back to the golden age of cinema in the sixties.The full running order from this week’s Balls Radio:- Swimming pools for Islamic fundamentalists- Coaxed into another war- Threat level in Wahroonga: oblivious- NZ shooting- Richard Kazimer in the USo US economy doing wello Polygamy in Utaho Nine year old gun shootero The bookless libraryo Can we trust Facebook- Can elite universities really charge more?- The secret to everlasting youth- John Dobbie in the UKo Defecting to IKIPo The Great British Bake off controversyo Charles and Diana’s wedding cake …o Gold digging on beacho Medieval Latin – the updated edition- David Campbell in NZo Cabinet resignationso Secret Chinese meetingso NZ – destination for the wealthy- Kids – getting fatter and stupid- Breeding children from women of calibre- Brian Haverty – best movies of the sixitieso His top five

The world has gone mad. Islamic terrorists are taking over swimming pools and dive bombing from the first floor, even though it’s strictly forbidden. The Great British Bake Off has claimed its first casualty in a sordid business over melting meringues, Americans continue to shoot each other and all Brian Haverty can do is hark back to the golden age of cinema in the sixties.The full running order from this week’s Balls Radio:- Swimming pools for Islamic fundamentalists- Coaxed into another war- Threat level in Wahroonga: oblivious- NZ shooting- Richard Kazimer in the USo US economy doing wello Polygamy in Utaho Nine year old gun shootero The bookless libraryo Can we trust Facebook- Can elite universities really charge more?- The secret to everlasting youth- John Dobbie in the UKo Defecting to IKIPo The Great British Bake off controversyo Charles and Diana’s wedding cake …o Gold digging on beacho Medieval Latin – the updated edition- David Campbell in NZo Cabinet resignationso Secret Chinese meetingso NZ – destination for the wealthy- Kids – getting fatter and stupid- Breeding children from women of calibre- Brian Haverty – best movies of the sixitieso His top five

What is it about Clive Palmer that makes an incomprehensible statement in one breath, then moments later he's saying something profound? Its one of many questions posed in this week's Balls Radio.This week's running order:- the state of Australian politics- idiots speaking sense sometimes- could the unemployed be share traders?- Richard Kazimer in the US- James Foley beheading- Update on Ferguson- Obamacare’s birth control- The Ebola cure- The Ice Bucket challenge- arrest all rappers- John Dobbie in the UK- another wet long weekend- the new DR Who- the Dr Who loo- helmet cam does a cyclist in- the funniest line from the Edinburgh festival- David Campbell in New Zealand- the Bledisloe Cup win- Lourde’s big win- 100 years of Samoa- first home buyers grant- changing NZ passport rules- Brian Haverty – best movies of the seventies

What is it about Clive Palmer that makes an incomprehensible statement in one breath, then moments later he's saying something profound? Its one of many questions posed in this week's Balls Radio.This week's running order:- the state of Australian politics- idiots speaking sense sometimes- could the unemployed be share traders?- Richard Kazimer in the US- James Foley beheading- Update on Ferguson- Obamacare’s birth control- The Ebola cure- The Ice Bucket challenge- arrest all rappers- John Dobbie in the UK- another wet long weekend- the new DR Who- the Dr Who loo- helmet cam does a cyclist in- the funniest line from the Edinburgh festival- David Campbell in New Zealand- the Bledisloe Cup win- Lourde’s big win- 100 years of Samoa- first home buyers grant- changing NZ passport rules- Brian Haverty – best movies of the seventies

Balls Radio is proud to call itself part of Team Australia – given that the only other choice is being declared a Jihadist and sent to jail.On this week’s program:- If only we had the influence of Alan Jones and corrupt politicians- Out to get Clover Moore- Reinventing NSW, by getting rid of it- Richard Kazimer’s US reporto Ferguson shootingo Rush Limbaugh on Robin Williamso Woodstock 45 years ono NASA’s abandsoned satellite- How to sound like Rush Limbaugh- Satire needs to be spelt out- Are you on Team Australia?- John Dobbie’s UK reporto A university degree for girlso Tony Abbott’s Scottish faux paso Bombed, in the nicest possible wayo Pilots arm falls off on landing- Newcastle’s disappearing railway- Shooting ducks because they can- David Campbell’s NZ reporto John Key’s worst defenceo Selling the farmo Ads on the back of stamps and other great inventions- Deaths at chess match- Brian Haverty – best foreign movies

Balls Radio is proud to call itself part of Team Australia – given that the only other choice is being declared a Jihadist and sent to jail.On this week’s program:- If only we had the influence of Alan Jones and corrupt politicians- Out to get Clover Moore- Reinventing NSW, by getting rid of it- Richard Kazimer’s US reporto Ferguson shootingo Rush Limbaugh on Robin Williamso Woodstock 45 years ono NASA’s abandsoned satellite- How to sound like Rush Limbaugh- Satire needs to be spelt out- Are you on Team Australia?- John Dobbie’s UK reporto A university degree for girlso Tony Abbott’s Scottish faux paso Bombed, in the nicest possible wayo Pilots arm falls off on landing- Newcastle’s disappearing railway- Shooting ducks because they can- David Campbell’s NZ reporto John Key’s worst defenceo Selling the farmo Ads on the back of stamps and other great inventions- Deaths at chess match- Brian Haverty – best foreign movies

Balls Radio starts the week off with a burst of Radio 2IQ, the radio station where stupid people can talk to each other about their ingrained prejudices. It's a purely fictional radio station, of course. Or is it.We also hear from Richard Kazimer in the US, talking about President Obama's return to Iraq, amongst other things.David Campbell talks about New Zealand's chances in this weekends Bledisloe Cup game, and Brian Haverty returns, with the best and worst movies he saw in-flight over the last month.

Balls Radio starts the week off with a burst of Radio 2IQ, the radio station where stupid people can talk to each other about their ingrained prejudices. It's a purely fictional radio station, of course. Or is it.We also hear from Richard Kazimer in the US, talking about President Obama's return to Iraq, amongst other things.David Campbell talks about New Zealand's chances in this weekends Bledisloe Cup game, and Brian Haverty returns, with the best and worst movies he saw in-flight over the last month.

Richard Kazimer describes the Aussie PM’s visit to the US as a comedy tour, featuring an aborted attempt to introduce a coalition of the unwilling on climate change and a faux pas over the Presidential gift.Still, Abbott does assure us that he and the president are on the same page with regards to the climate. Really? He obviously wasn’t paying attention. We also discuss more random shootings in the US and the resurgent violence in Iraq.Iraq is also part of the discussion with John Dobbie, who raises Tony Blair’s denial that western involvement in the country has anything to do with the ongoing trouble. We had to be there to look for the weapons of mass destruction, remember?Also this week, your Balls host Phil Dobbie gives three good reasons why NSW shouldn’t sell off its electricity poles and wires. They should stay in the private sector. But, yes, Mike Baird we’d still like all the infrastructure you planned. The two aren’t mutually exclusive.Finally Brian Haverty describes the latest movie trend – we’ve gone from silent pictures to sound, from black and white to colour, from 2G to 3G, what’s next?

Richard Kazimer describes the Aussie PM’s visit to the US as a comedy tour, featuring an aborted attempt to introduce a coalition of the unwilling on climate change and a faux pas over the Presidential gift.Still, Abbott does assure us that he and the president are on the same page with regards to the climate. Really? He obviously wasn’t paying attention. We also discuss more random shootings in the US and the resurgent violence in Iraq.Iraq is also part of the discussion with John Dobbie, who raises Tony Blair’s denial that western involvement in the country has anything to do with the ongoing trouble. We had to be there to look for the weapons of mass destruction, remember?Also this week, your Balls host Phil Dobbie gives three good reasons why NSW shouldn’t sell off its electricity poles and wires. They should stay in the private sector. But, yes, Mike Baird we’d still like all the infrastructure you planned. The two aren’t mutually exclusive.Finally Brian Haverty describes the latest movie trend – we’ve gone from silent pictures to sound, from black and white to colour, from 2G to 3G, what’s next?

Joe Hockey, the Australian Treasurer, has had a brainwave. If he uses the word “rabbit” when he really means “tax”, people won’t get so upset. Find out why in this week’s Balls Radio.To show there are no budget cuts at Balls radio, this week we have a particularly long episode. Here’s the running order:1. London – city of selfies2. Monty Python’s take on the budget3. Let’s call tax “rabbits”4. Richard Kazimer in the US:• Wild fires in California• Michelle Obama’s school separation warning• Homelessness and inequality• Privacy and health records5. A very long listener letter6. John Dobbie in the UK• Sunday Times Rich List• Uri Geller’s statue• UKIP’s double standards• The equation to get your girl• Stephen Sutton – an inspiration7. David Campbell in New Zealand• Advice for Tony Abbott• Climate change to hit NZ• John Banks manure splattering• Return of the 10 year passport8. Who wins from the budget9. The non existent budget emergency, the numbers10. Entertainment with Brian Haverty• Movies you should never go and see again

Joe Hockey, the Australian Treasurer, has had a brainwave. If he uses the word “rabbit” when he really means “tax”, people won’t get so upset. Find out why in this week’s Balls Radio.To show there are no budget cuts at Balls radio, this week we have a particularly long episode. Here’s the running order:1. London – city of selfies2. Monty Python’s take on the budget3. Let’s call tax “rabbits”4. Richard Kazimer in the US:• Wild fires in California• Michelle Obama’s school separation warning• Homelessness and inequality• Privacy and health records5. A very long listener letter6. John Dobbie in the UK• Sunday Times Rich List• Uri Geller’s statue• UKIP’s double standards• The equation to get your girl• Stephen Sutton – an inspiration7. David Campbell in New Zealand• Advice for Tony Abbott• Climate change to hit NZ• John Banks manure splattering• Return of the 10 year passport8. Who wins from the budget9. The non existent budget emergency, the numbers10. Entertainment with Brian Haverty• Movies you should never go and see again

As Australia reels in the shock revelations that our media and casino industry are run by men whose testosterone is more plentifiul than their brain cells, Balls Radio looks at other great fights in Australian history. How does Packer and Gyngell stack up against Normie Rowe and Won Casey?Meanwhile, in the US, Ben Affleck has been banned from playing Blackjack. The casino reckons he was too good at it. Richard Kazimer fills us in with the details on that, a bungled execution in Oklahoma and the disgraced owner of the LA Clipper NBA team.They’re too busy racing cheeses down the hillside in Britain for any high profile fisty-cuffs. John Dobbie takes us through some of the strange events that sprout around the UK as the weather warms up (a little).David Campbell flies the flag for New Zealand, raving about the Kiwi actors making it big on US TV this season.Brian Haverty hears that one TV channel is looking to launch a late night TV chat show. It works in the US why won’t it work here? Listen to the list of names being touting and you’ll understand why the format never seems to take off.And your Balls host Phil Dobbie rants on about the Commission of Audit – a more obvious attack on the disadvantaged it would be hard to find, although he applauds the one move for which Tony Abbott is being roundly condemned, his great big new debt tax. Why would anyone who claims to lean to the left be against a new tax aimed largely at the rich?

As Australia reels in the shock revelations that our media and casino industry are run by men whose testosterone is more plentifiul than their brain cells, Balls Radio looks at other great fights in Australian history. How does Packer and Gyngell stack up against Normie Rowe and Won Casey?Meanwhile, in the US, Ben Affleck has been banned from playing Blackjack. The casino reckons he was too good at it. Richard Kazimer fills us in with the details on that, a bungled execution in Oklahoma and the disgraced owner of the LA Clipper NBA team.They’re too busy racing cheeses down the hillside in Britain for any high profile fisty-cuffs. John Dobbie takes us through some of the strange events that sprout around the UK as the weather warms up (a little).David Campbell flies the flag for New Zealand, raving about the Kiwi actors making it big on US TV this season.Brian Haverty hears that one TV channel is looking to launch a late night TV chat show. It works in the US why won’t it work here? Listen to the list of names being touting and you’ll understand why the format never seems to take off.And your Balls host Phil Dobbie rants on about the Commission of Audit – a more obvious attack on the disadvantaged it would be hard to find, although he applauds the one move for which Tony Abbott is being roundly condemned, his great big new debt tax. Why would anyone who claims to lean to the left be against a new tax aimed largely at the rich?

This week Balls Radio salutes the life of Senator Haradine, the Tasmanian independent who campaigned fiercely against porn and other things that involved having a good time. We also look to Canada, where porn is more acceptable so long as it meets the 35% local content quota. We ask what are the ingredients for a good Canadian porn movie?From New Zealand David Campbell reports on the missing Fisher and Paykel fridges – lost to the oceans they’ve been easier to spot than the Malaysian Airline jet. Richard Kazimer talks about changes to campaign fund ruling in the US – basically, wealthy individuals can donate as much as they like to their chosen party, so long as they don’t ask for favours in return. That would never happen, surely? Also, that Heartbleed loophole in online secure certificates – apparently, the US spy agency knew about it two years ago, but forgot to tell anyone.Finally Brian Haverty talks about Resurrection, the Channel 7 TV series that’s actually a remake of a far superior French show. He says it’s worth watching and warns you not to be dismissive of shows with subtitles. Perhaps we could do that – the first radio show with subtitles.

This week Balls Radio salutes the life of Senator Haradine, the Tasmanian independent who campaigned fiercely against porn and other things that involved having a good time. We also look to Canada, where porn is more acceptable so long as it meets the 35% local content quota. We ask what are the ingredients for a good Canadian porn movie?From New Zealand David Campbell reports on the missing Fisher and Paykel fridges – lost to the oceans they’ve been easier to spot than the Malaysian Airline jet. Richard Kazimer talks about changes to campaign fund ruling in the US – basically, wealthy individuals can donate as much as they like to their chosen party, so long as they don’t ask for favours in return. That would never happen, surely? Also, that Heartbleed loophole in online secure certificates – apparently, the US spy agency knew about it two years ago, but forgot to tell anyone.Finally Brian Haverty talks about Resurrection, the Channel 7 TV series that’s actually a remake of a far superior French show. He says it’s worth watching and warns you not to be dismissive of shows with subtitles. Perhaps we could do that – the first radio show with subtitles.

Once again, Balls Radio meanders through an hour of alleged entertainment, discussing everything from how good Confucius would have been on social media, through to the rise of religious fundamentalism amongst our politicians, through to Ronald McDonalds makeover.Richard Kazimer talks about how the telecommunications regulator in the US has sided with internet providers and the content companies to overthrow any hope of net neutrality.John Dobbie, resurrected after the Easter break, talks about the rising popularity of UKIP in the UK, and how the racist beliefs of some of its members is now shining through.From New Zealand David Campbell talks about the government’s latest move to stop people having fun. And Brian Haverty relives the halcyon days of FM radio.

Once again, Balls Radio meanders through an hour of alleged entertainment, discussing everything from how good Confucius would have been on social media, through to the rise of religious fundamentalism amongst our politicians, through to Ronald McDonalds makeover.Richard Kazimer talks about how the telecommunications regulator in the US has sided with internet providers and the content companies to overthrow any hope of net neutrality.John Dobbie, resurrected after the Easter break, talks about the rising popularity of UKIP in the UK, and how the racist beliefs of some of its members is now shining through.From New Zealand David Campbell talks about the government’s latest move to stop people having fun. And Brian Haverty relives the halcyon days of FM radio.

Kate Middleton has been exposed to a naked bottom during her visit to New Zealand. Fortunately it was from a Maori and not the NZ Prime Minister John Keys – but it could set the way for Tony Abbott to welcome them to Oz in his budgie smugglers.The royal visit has the Kiwi population swooning, as we hear from David Campbell. For those who couldn’t care less, Richard Kazimer provides an update from the US, including allegations of the US using social media to destabilize the Cuban regime, the shooting at Fort Hood and George W. Bush’s attempts at a career as an artist – as opposed to his first few adult years as a piss artist.Brian Haverty joins us to talk apps and Phil Dobbie says the Lego Movie was surprisingly good – if you are seven.

Kate Middleton has been exposed to a naked bottom during her visit to New Zealand. Fortunately it was from a Maori and not the NZ Prime Minister John Keys – but it could set the way for Tony Abbott to welcome them to Oz in his budgie smugglers.The royal visit has the Kiwi population swooning, as we hear from David Campbell. For those who couldn’t care less, Richard Kazimer provides an update from the US, including allegations of the US using social media to destabilize the Cuban regime, the shooting at Fort Hood and George W. Bush’s attempts at a career as an artist – as opposed to his first few adult years as a piss artist.Brian Haverty joins us to talk apps and Phil Dobbie says the Lego Movie was surprisingly good – if you are seven.

There’s been a lot of talk about free speech lately – and there’s 73 minutes of free speech on this week’s Balls Radio – although, download charges may apply, ask your internet provider.The big question is, though, is the Attorney General right to seek to repeal section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act? Should Andrew Bolt be able to say what he likes about fair-skinned aboriginals without any legal repercussions? As we discuss with Richard Kazimer, could it open the flood gates for the right-wing talk radio we see in the US? Or do we have that here anyway?We also look at the death of British socialist MP Tony Benn – the man too far left for many in the Labour party, but who did speak a lot of sense in his lifetime. We visit some Tony Benn moments on the programme with John Dobbie in the UK.Plus, the mystery around the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777. For a moment it looked like it could have arrived in New Zealand. But, a false alarm. Still, David Campbell says it’s the closest they’ve had to a news story this week.And our entertainment reporter Brian Haverty looks at some of the best TV shows around at the moment and asks are we living in the golden age of television drama?That and more in a far-too-long edition of Balls Radio.

There’s been a lot of talk about free speech lately – and there’s 73 minutes of free speech on this week’s Balls Radio – although, download charges may apply, ask your internet provider.The big question is, though, is the Attorney General right to seek to repeal section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act? Should Andrew Bolt be able to say what he likes about fair-skinned aboriginals without any legal repercussions? As we discuss with Richard Kazimer, could it open the flood gates for the right-wing talk radio we see in the US? Or do we have that here anyway?We also look at the death of British socialist MP Tony Benn – the man too far left for many in the Labour party, but who did speak a lot of sense in his lifetime. We visit some Tony Benn moments on the programme with John Dobbie in the UK.Plus, the mystery around the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777. For a moment it looked like it could have arrived in New Zealand. But, a false alarm. Still, David Campbell says it’s the closest they’ve had to a news story this week.And our entertainment reporter Brian Haverty looks at some of the best TV shows around at the moment and asks are we living in the golden age of television drama?That and more in a far-too-long edition of Balls Radio.

We were considering broadcasting Balls Radio entirely in Latin, knowing full well it would have little impact on our audience figures. We’d have the same number of people tuning in and, as usual, they’d wonder what the hell we are talking about.This week on Balls Radio Phil Dobbie compare Scott’s expedition to the Antartic to a grocery shop with kids – which is the most traumatic? John Dobbie tells us on how the Maori King is snubbing the royal visit – find out why he won’t meet with Kate and Wills. And how the Bus Pass Elvis Party is now bigger than the Liberal Democrats, at least in one UK seat. Richard Kazimer talks about how the CIA has now started spying on its own government. David Campbell struggles to find anything relevenat to talk about from New Zealand.All that, and what does Quis custodiet ipsos custodies mean?

We were considering broadcasting Balls Radio entirely in Latin, knowing full well it would have little impact on our audience figures. We’d have the same number of people tuning in and, as usual, they’d wonder what the hell we are talking about.This week on Balls Radio Phil Dobbie compare Scott’s expedition to the Antartic to a grocery shop with kids – which is the most traumatic? John Dobbie tells us on how the Maori King is snubbing the royal visit – find out why he won’t meet with Kate and Wills. And how the Bus Pass Elvis Party is now bigger than the Liberal Democrats, at least in one UK seat. Richard Kazimer talks about how the CIA has now started spying on its own government. David Campbell struggles to find anything relevenat to talk about from New Zealand.All that, and what does Quis custodiet ipsos custodies mean?

Balls has never been bigger. It must be the hot weather.It’s Phil Dobbie’s weekly podcast that dissects the week’s news and spits it out only partially digested. With correspondents to around the globe we have everything covered.We’ll look at comments from the Australian Prime Minister, who says his immigration minister is doing a good job, despite the recent riots at the Manus Island detetention centre. Abbott declares there’s no room for whimps in the immigration portfolio. No room for Joe Hockey then, who made an impassioned speech in 2012 about how we should never send unaccompanied children into detention or outsource these centres to foreign nationals. Too late now Joe.John Dobbie looks at the end of the world, as predicted by the Vikings and how the trial of Rebekah Brooks seems to be focusing on her sex life in true News of the World style.Richard Kazimer talks about the rebuilding of Detroit, Obama’s meeting with the Dalai Llama and plans to split California into six separate states. Don’t hold your breath.Kiwi contributor David Campbell explains why and how New Zealand still won’t American warships into their ports and why the ANZAS treaty is likely to exclude his countrymen for some time to come.And Brian Haverty looks ahead to the Oscars with the nominations, how you can help pick them, and the movies that should never have made the list.Plus some talk on Charlotte Dawson, Piers Morgan and a conspiracy involving Facebook and What’s App. All crammed in to an hour of your life you’ll never get back.

Balls has never been bigger. It must be the hot weather.It’s Phil Dobbie’s weekly podcast that dissects the week’s news and spits it out only partially digested. With correspondents to around the globe we have everything covered.We’ll look at comments from the Australian Prime Minister, who says his immigration minister is doing a good job, despite the recent riots at the Manus Island detetention centre. Abbott declares there’s no room for whimps in the immigration portfolio. No room for Joe Hockey then, who made an impassioned speech in 2012 about how we should never send unaccompanied children into detention or outsource these centres to foreign nationals. Too late now Joe.John Dobbie looks at the end of the world, as predicted by the Vikings and how the trial of Rebekah Brooks seems to be focusing on her sex life in true News of the World style.Richard Kazimer talks about the rebuilding of Detroit, Obama’s meeting with the Dalai Llama and plans to split California into six separate states. Don’t hold your breath.Kiwi contributor David Campbell explains why and how New Zealand still won’t American warships into their ports and why the ANZAS treaty is likely to exclude his countrymen for some time to come.And Brian Haverty looks ahead to the Oscars with the nominations, how you can help pick them, and the movies that should never have made the list.Plus some talk on Charlotte Dawson, Piers Morgan and a conspiracy involving Facebook and What’s App. All crammed in to an hour of your life you’ll never get back.

Balls Radio gives you a snapshot of the world in a little over 60 minutes - from the latest on gay marriage rights from the US, to the UK which is now being transformed into a vast inland sea - okay, possible a slight exaggeration - to the first New Zealander to ever top the US Billboard charts. All that, plus a veil for the tallest building in the world. Well, it would be vulgar to keep the erection exposed for all to see. Richard Kazimer, Brian Haverty, John Dobbie and David Campbell join Phil Dobbie for an hour of news, discussion and social concern.

Balls Radio gives you a snapshot of the world in a little over 60 minutes - from the latest on gay marriage rights from the US, to the UK which is now being transformed into a vast inland sea - okay, possible a slight exaggeration - to the first New Zealander to ever top the US Billboard charts. All that, plus a veil for the tallest building in the world. Well, it would be vulgar to keep the erection exposed for all to see. Richard Kazimer, Brian Haverty, John Dobbie and David Campbell join Phil Dobbie for an hour of news, discussion and social concern.

Balls Radio has a new look for 2014 - each episode is an hour long, with Phil Dobbie trying to make sense on what's going on in the world. Richard Kazimer joins us from the US, John Dobbie in the UK and Brian Haverty dissects the world of entertainment. It's like talk radio, but not.

Balls Radio has a new look for 2014 - each episode is an hour long, with Phil Dobbie trying to make sense on what's going on in the world. Richard Kazimer joins us from the US, John Dobbie in the UK and Brian Haverty dissects the world of entertainment. It's like talk radio, but not.