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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's plan for fuel and supply chains

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 5:49 Transcription Available


The Government's setting up a Ministerial Oversight Group on economic security to focus on fuel and supply chains. The Middle East conflict's forced crude oil over $100 USD a barrel, and made New Zealand's sharemarket plunge, 3.27 percent down so far. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the group will be briefed by MBIE weekly and have input from Treasury, the Reserve Bank, MFAT and others. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government's acknowledged the Middle East crisis will be tough on everyone, but New Zealand can stay in good shape. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Luxon, the Middle East and petrol

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 5:02 Transcription Available


Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to wrap the political week. The war in Iran and it's implications are top of mind, including the potential effects on New Zealand's fuel prices. They also chat about today's National Party and Luxon news following the release of a damning poll this morning. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Mom Wars: Mom in a Time of War

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 57:29


In this week's episode, Bethany sits down with Senior Political Correspondent at Jewish Insider, Lahav Harkov, talking about what it's like to be a mother in Israel amid yet another war. With her husband serving in the military reserves, Lahav is juggling parenting 3.75 children while also reporting on the war that's sending her to […]

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government raising concerns about the state of TVNZ

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 5:53 Transcription Available


Broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith says he may have' grunted' at TVNZ's board chair after Andrew Barclay raised a crime story with him. Goldsmith was quizzed about the exchange by Labour's Reuben Davidson in Question Time on Thursday afternoon. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon condemning Iran's retaliatory strikes

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 5:38 Transcription Available


The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over his stance on the US and Israel attacking Iran. Chris Luxon strongly condemned the Iranian regime's retaliatory strikes. He also acknowledged the US claim Iran was developing weapons that could threaten overseas nations. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's faced a lot of scrutiny from MFAT over this matter. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's response to the situation in Iran

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 5:08 Transcription Available


Regional conflict is erupting in the Middle East - as the US and Israel ramp up aggression against Iran. Tehran has fired across surrounding states in retaliation for the killing of its Supreme Leader, with the US continuing bombardment, as Israel targets Lebanon. The White House says three US soldiers have died and it expects more casualties in coming weeks. MFAT says least 1750 New Zealanders are in the region, more than a thousand in the UAE. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon confirmed New Zealand stands with the people of Iran during this conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent discusses Seymour and Peters' latest disagreement

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 6:04 Transcription Available


There is disagreement between the ACT and NZ First leader over the Government's stake in Air New Zealand. ACT Leader David Seymour proposed selling the Government's stake, which Winston Peters called 'economic lunacy'. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan that, 'David Seymour and Winston Peters have never seen eye to eye at all and it's remarkable really that both have been part of the same cabinet for two years.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new data showing a decrease in victims of violent crime

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 6:22 Transcription Available


The Government's celebrating a substantial drop in the number of victims of violent crime. Data from the latest Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year to last October, compared to the two previous years. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this is good news, especially considering how frequent violent incidents and ram raids were in earlier years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's State of the Union address

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 6:17 Transcription Available


Donald Trump delivered his annual State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington. The US President's spoke for nearly two hours - with topics ranging from the cost of living, defence and immigration. It's the longest State of the Union speech since at least 1964. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the highlights of the address. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Chris Hipkins calling for caution on tolling

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:37 Transcription Available


Labour's calling for caution, while agreeing with National that Auckland needs a new harbour crossing. The Infrastructure Commission last week suggested a toll as high as $9 to fund the new crossing - and also tolling the existing bridge. But Chris Hipkins ruled out tolling Auckland Harbour Bridge at his State of the Nation speech yesterday. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained why this position doesn't quite match Labour's earlier stance on extra costs for road users. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Hipkins' State of the Nation speech

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 5:55 Transcription Available


Labour's promising to be realistic as it shapes up election year ideas. Leader Chris Hipkins has delivered his State of the Nation address in Auckland at a Business Chamber event. The speech lacked new policy - but addressed concern around people leaving the country and the state of our tax system. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voiced disapproval with the speech, and questioned whether Labour would be able to deliver on anything for Kiwi voters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Winston Peters being accused of racism by the opposition

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 5:14 Transcription Available


Winston Peters has been accused of racism in Parliament by Labour and the Greens following his comments in Parliament yesterday. Peters singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage - and Labour's Willie Jackson was quick to voice his concerns in the House today. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on both Hipkins and Luxon tearing into each other over inflation

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 6:08 Transcription Available


Tensions in Parliament today - with barbs traded between the Prime Minister and Opposition leader. Chris Luxon took a swipe at Labour's Chris Hipkins at Question Time over inflation. Speaker Gerry Brownlee told numerous MPs to cool down, after heckling from both sides. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the action from today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether the Government will toll the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 5:09 Transcription Available


Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop warned the Government may need to put a toll on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to fund the new Waitematā crossing. The new crossing will be tolled, but the Government is getting advice on whether the existing bridge needs to be tolled as well - in order to stop people from using the old bridge to bypass the toll. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains why this idea isn't realistic for commuters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's new rules for Eden Park

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 5:53 Transcription Available


Auckland's Eden Park stadium's been picked as the host for New Zealand's first ever State of Origin game. The Government's also announced new rules kicking in from April, allowing night-time sport on any day, as long as games wrap up by 10.30pm. The new rules will also boost the number of concerts allowed without the need for resource consent - up from 12 to 32. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained the changes further - and discussed what this could do for Auckland's economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior Political correspondent on Cultural leave offered to Māori public servants, Reserve Bank Governor involves herself in US politics

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


Minister Karen Chhour has confirmed she's asked officials for a formal explanation over cultural leave being offered to Māori public servants. Senior political correspondentBarry Soper joins Heather todiscuss. Plus, it's been revealed Winston Peters did not ask for advice surrounding the new Reserve Bank Governor involving herself in US politics, despite suggesting she ask for advice. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask a Jew
B-2s > Blue Squares

Ask a Jew

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 74:29


Lahav Harkov is the Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider, formerly of the Jerusalem Post, and most importantly - a repeat offender on AAJ. She's here to answer all our current affairs questions, and some of our stupid questions too. We cover the potential of a war with Iran, an upcoming election in Israel (If you think American politics are crazy…), and the notorious Blue Square Superbowl ad that will save us all from antisemitism.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Speaker Gerry Brownlee incorrectly declaring his property ownership for two decades

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 4:56 Transcription Available


Our newsroom can reveal Parliament's Speaker's been filing incorrect property declarations for the past two decades. Gerry Brownlee last year amended 15 of his 19 pecuniary interests declarations, dating to 2005. But some changes still appear to be incorrect. The inconsistencies stemmed from failing to declare a property entirely - and even declaring one he didn't own. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further, and revealed whether Kiwis should be concerned. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the backlash surrounding the Government's new LNG facility

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 5:25 Transcription Available


Parliament's wading into debate whether a levy the Government announced yesterday is indeed a levy, or in fact a tax. The so-called 'levy on electricity' will fund building an LNG import terminal. Labour was quick to label this a 'gas tax', but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Energy Minister Simon Watts maintained this project would bring down people's power bills. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked today's discussions in Parliament. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's plan to build a liquefied natural gas import facility

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 6:36 Transcription Available


The Government is contracting to build a liquefied natural gas import facility, as a reliable backup fuel source. It's expected to save the country about $265 million a year, equivalent to about $50 per household. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the idea Labour isn't being honest about Peeni Henare's exit

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 5:13 Transcription Available


Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare announced he was leaving politics yesterday, but some speculate there's more to the story than that. New Zealand First's Shane Jones has claimed that that's not the full story and it's 'important the whole story comes out'. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks these claims. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour's Peeni Henare leaving politics

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 5:26 Transcription Available


Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare's announced he's leaving politics, after what he calls a 'tough' 2025. Henare says he's not seeking re-election for Labour this year, and will leave Parliament in the coming weeks. It comes after he lost the Tamaki Makaurau seat to Te Pati Māori for a second time in last year's by-election, a seat he'd held for six-years from 2014 to 2020. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government confirming changes to reporting student achievement

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 5:37 Transcription Available


A change in student progress reports, with schools now required to give parents more clearer information about how their child is progressing. Nationally consistent assessment and reporting will be implemented in primary and intermediate schools for the first time this year. The new system replaces a 20-year-old framework and provides parents of Years 0-to-10 students with progress markers and twice-yearly learning updates. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what these changes mean for Kiwi students. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Trade Minister Todd McClay aiming to derail concerns over India FTA

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


The Minister for Trade's attempting to put to bed concerns about our fair trade agreement with India - repeatedly voiced by the NZ First leader. Winston Peters claims it will let tens of thousands more Indian migrants enter the country. The Prime Minister has denied the assertion. The full agreement is still not publicly available, but Trade Minister Todd McClay has detailed visa numbers to Parliament today. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked today's discussions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Judith Collins retiring from politics

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 5:37 Transcription Available


Reflections on a tumultuous career, as senior National MP Judith Collins quits politics. She's moving to become the Law Commission President - after 24 years in Parliament. She lost the National leadership in 2021 after a caucus revolt, but just two years later became the Minister with the most portfolios. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper looked back on Collins' long-running political career. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Judith Collins' resignation from politics

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 7:18 Transcription Available


Former National leader Judith Collins is retiring from politics to take a new job as President of the Law Commission, starting from mid-year. The MP for Papakura entered Parliament in 2002. She was a Minister in the Key Government, and ran for the party leadership three times - assuming the role in 2020, before stepping down in 2021. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to look back on Collins' political legacy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament returning for the first session of 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 6:43 Transcription Available


Parliament returned today for the first session of 2026, and the focus has turned to campaigning for the upcoming election. Hipkins and Luxon made their statements, with Luxon applauding the coalition's track record and Hipkins accusing the Government of being all about slogans, not delivery. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Little Falls
Rebel Republic Episode 42

My Little Falls

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 89:40


Tyler King, Senior Political Correspondent, and Steve Cully with a special Rebel Republic. We discuss Trump threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota if Governor Tim Walz continues to rally protestors after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman who tried to run him over. We go over the invasion in Venezuela, Tyler claims it is because we are doing dirty work for Israel. He believes they have dirt on Trump, and we are aiding them with money, weapons, and now takeovers. Iran rebelling against the government, Tyler believes the US and other countries will get involved to help because they are a threat to Israel, our biggest ally. Tyler, with his astute political mind, educates me on several topics. Marina Corina Machado has significant ties to Israel, along with anti-Muslim hate groups. Which is why her winning the Nobel Peace Prize resulted in protests. I was blown away by Tyler's knowledge and information. A powerful episode.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on potential alliance changes for notable politicians in 2026

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 4:59 Transcription Available


Parliament's youngest MP, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori, has teased a coming Waitangi Day announcement with an Instagram post to her 271K Instagram followers. The post alluded to a collaboration between herself and Green MP Tamatha Paul. And, as election year approaches questions of Winston Peter's political alliance come to the forefront. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new reports showing GDP improved in the September quarter

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 5:48 Transcription Available


Most parts of the economy are growing again. Stats NZ data out today shows GDP fell further in the June quarter than reported - at 1 percent, not 0.9. But GDP rose 1.1 percent in the September quarter - with growth in 14 of 16 industries. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained what this means for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament wrapping up for the 2025 year

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 5:47 Transcription Available


The Prime Minister's delivered his final parliamentary speech for the year, handing out plenty of praise for his Government and jibes for the Opposition. Parliament's wrapping up for the year, with party leaders getting in their last say. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped the final speeches. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament paying tribute after Sunday's Bondi terror attack

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 5:26 Transcription Available


Condolences and support from New Zealand MPs for Australia's Jewish community, after Sunday's terror attack. Parliament's held a moment's silence - marking the 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says speakers from all the major political parties paid tribute to the victims. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether surplus is likely to be pushed out further

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 5:37 Transcription Available


The Prime Minister's tempering expectations ahead of the Government's books opening this week. The Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update will be unveiled tomorrow - with some economists expecting a projected surplus to be pushed out by another year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this will be the third time a return to surplus has been pushed out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis firing back at the Taxpayers' Union

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 6:22 Transcription Available


Nicola Willis is defending her economic track record in the face of a lobby-group's satirical campaign. The Taxpayers' Union has sent MPs Nicola Willis-branded fudge, claiming she favours treats today and taxes tomorrow. It suggests Willis should cut spending more. Willis says the Government has reduced taxes and delivered significant cost savings - while keeping frontline services. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained why Nicola Willis is keen on making the debate with Ruth Richardson happen. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis offering to debate Ruth Richardson

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 5:59 Transcription Available


The Taxpayers' Union has raised concerns about Nicola Willis' skills as a Finance Minister - and one of her predecessors has expressed interest in a debate. Willis challenged Ruth Richardson to a debate yesterday, after Richardson criticised the Government's fiscal track. Richardson's agreed - but a date's yet to be set. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent reviews the scrapping of RMA

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 5:45 Transcription Available


The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap. The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning, and the other on the environment. The new laws will cut consent and permit numbers by 46-percent, and speed up those still required. Barry Soper told Ryan Bridge that he's 'overwhelmed' with the scrapping of the Resource Management Act, and says he agrees with Chris Bishop's claim that this is the largest economic reform in a generation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on RMA reform, Coster vs Mitchell and Helen Clark's father

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 6:37 Transcription Available


Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Ryan Bridge about today's political hot topics. Luxon sold the RMA reform we'll see tomorrow from Chris Bishop and Simon Court. Minister of Police Mark Mitchell is at odds with former police commissioner Andrew Coster over who knew what and when in the McSkimming scandal. A New Zealand war ship is being shadowed by a Chinese fleet near Taiwan. And, Helen Clark's father passed away. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa Kingi's reinstatement and our failed flag change

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 6:15 Transcription Available


Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated to Te Pāti Māori, for now, after she took her expulsion from the party to court. A leaked phone call between European leaders shows confidence in Trump's loyalty to Ukraine is not strong. And, ten years ago we voted against changing the flag. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Kapa-Kingi's day in court

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 5:42 Transcription Available


Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Expelled MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was heard by Justice Radich in the Wellington High Court in regard to her interim injunction against Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended the IKEA opening in Auckland today. And, head of the Justice Ministry, Andrew Kibblewhite, defended Sunny Kaushal's work as chairman of the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for victims of retail crime, including more than $227K in pay and a $3200 morning tea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Treasury review of state asset ownership

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 5:25 Transcription Available


Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talked to Heather du Plessis-Allan about today's political hot topics. Ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster resigned from his role as the CEO of the Social Investment Agency amid an inquiry into his involvement in the McSkimming case. The Treasury is over halfway through a review of state asset ownership, but they say the review is not driven by hope of asset sales. And, Donald Trump says he can abolish income tax because of how successful the tariffs are. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent says there is no racism in NZ Police

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 5:34 Transcription Available


Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper chats to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the Andrew Coster inquiry, and Tamatha Paul calling for the defunding of NZ Police. Soper denies Paul's concerns over race bias in arrests made by NZ Police. "I don't think there's racism in the Police at all," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether Chris Bishop could replace Chris Luxon

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 6:20 Transcription Available


There's growing speculation Chris Luxon is at risk of being rolled ahead of the election, with Chris Bishop being touted as a potential replacement. An opinion piece by Audrey Young was released today, and it claimed that Labour was going extra hard on Bishop over the cycleway project because he was likely to take over the party by 2026. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says National's taking a hit in the polls and there's discussions about Luxon's leadership abilities taking place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the likelihood on New Zealand reaching smokefree targets

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 4:34 Transcription Available


The Smokefree 2025 goal was created in 2010 with the hope that fewer than 5 percent of Kiwis will smoke by 2025, but that's looking unlikely. The annual New Zealand Health survey's confirmed rates are stagnating just below 7 percent - and vaping rates growing. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government making urgent changes to the Clean Vehicle Standard

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 6:36 Transcription Available


The Government's pointing to market changes and consumer costs as motivation for changing 2023's Clean Vehicle Standard. It gave importers credits for meeting carbon targets, and charged them if they missed. But Transport Minister Chris Bishop says charges are falling on the consumer, which will now be slashed nearly 80 percent. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government's wasted no time getting this through. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Senior Political Correspondent discusses TPM drama

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 6:10 Transcription Available


Te Pati Māori has had an eventful week, with two prominent MPs being ousted from the party. Party leader John Tamihere said that this was done to prevent an internal coup – however that may not be the case. Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper told Heather duPlessis-Allan that a, “attempted takeover of the party's leadership was a made-up story.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the release of Epstein emails mentioning Donald Trump

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 6:36 Transcription Available


The White House says Democrats are pulling a manufactured hoax following the release of emails by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, mentioning Donald Trump. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released three email exchanges, followed by the release of 20-thousand pages of documents by Republicans. One email from 2011 claims the US President spent hours at Epstein's house with an unnamed victim. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the reactions to this development. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Parliament unpacking the failings at heart of McSkimming scandal

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 6:42 Transcription Available


The Police Minister says like many Kiwis, he's disappointed - by a scathing IPCA report highlighting past failures in senior Police management of complaints about one of their own. The police watchdog report has detailed how staff, including then-Commissioner Andrew Coster, didn't investigate allegations when they were made against Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the discussions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on NZ First raising concerns over asset sales

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 5:18 Transcription Available


The Prime Minister has responded to Winston Peters' fears over potential asset sales. Chris Luxon has ruled them out this term, but is again suggesting it needs discussion. Meanwhile, the NZ First leader has told RNZ it's a silly argument - and claimed the party will stop the country's assets from being sold. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacked the discussions further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Narrative
Trump's Israel Peace Plan with Lahav Harkov

The Narrative

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 61:28


In the wake of this week's General Election, Aaron and Mike unpack the implications of Zoran Mamdani, an openly socialist and anti-Israel candidate, winning the mayoral race in New York City. The result points to something deeper than mere partisan politics: With 75 percent of voters under 30 backing Mamdani, Christians and conservatives need to understand the cultural and worldview battles shaping the next generation. Mamdani's election has to serve as a wake-up call that now is the time for Christians to reengage in the fight for truth in schools, churches, and society. After the discussion, Lahav Harkov, senior political correspondent for Jewish Insider, joins Aaron and David to share her first-hand account from Israel of the impact of President Trump’s peace deal. She also offers insider perspectives on: The future of Gaza, The status of Iran’s nuclear program, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political future, and Charlie’s Kirk’s advice for keeping US support of Israel strong. Lahav’s insights are timely reminders of Israel’s unique challenges—and how worldview defines both American and global politics. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! More about Lahav Harkov Lahav Harkov is the Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider, covering Israel’s domestic and international politics. She was previously Senior Contributing Editor, Diplomatic Reporter, and Knesset Reporter for The Jerusalem Post. Lahav was recognized for her social media reporting by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, which named her the 5th-most influential person on “Jewish Twitter,” and is one of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s “Millennial Olim (Immigrants) Who Are Making Their Mark On Israel.” She has a degree in Political Science and Communications from Bar-Ilan University, and lives in central Israel with her husband and three children.

I Am Refocused Podcast Show
Abby Phillip, host of NewsNight with Abby Phillip & author of A Dream Deferred

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 9:02


Abby Phillip anchors NewsNight with Abby Phillip, airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET on CNN. Abby deftly moderates one of the most dynamic and exciting conversation shows on television. Each night, Abby brings together a diverse group of perspective to debate the day's biggest stories, driven by honesty, the facts, and the pursuit of common understanding. With her award-winning background in dogged Washington reporting, Abby brings unique context to the complexity of current affairs. Abby keeps the powerful honest in hard-hitting interviews and hosts interesting conversations with a variety of perspectives. Abby joined CNN in 2017 and has served in many roles, including as a White House Correspondent, Senior Political Correspondent and Anchor of Inside Politics Sunday. In January 2020, she moderated CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa. She also anchored special coverage of Election Night in America surrounding the 2020 election. Abby has been an essential player in CNN's Special Coverage of a range of political events, including election nights, State of the Union Addresses and the January 6th Committee hearings. Abby joined CNN from The Washington Post, she previously worked at ABC News and Politico. Throughout her career she has covered multiple presidents, campaign finance, lobbying, and several presidential campaigns. Abby was named to the Time 100 Next list in 2021 and she was the recipient of the National Urban League's Women of Power award. She was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award for her coverage of black maternal health on "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper - Homebirth: Saving Black Moms." And she serves on the board of the News Literacy Project and the Senior Advisory Committee of the Harvard Institute of Politics. Abby was raised in Bowie, Md. and is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Government. When not on television, she spends time with her husband, daughter and their pup Booker T.ABOUT HER BOOK A DREAM DEFERREDJesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, activist, raconteur, and political candidate, finally gets a book worthy of his stature courtesy of CNN anchor Abby Phillip. Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC's Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition-one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon. "Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns showed America that leadership could look different, that power could be shared, and that more voices deserved to be heard," said Phillip. "His movement laid the foundation for the coalitions that define our democracy today. This book is my effort to capture the urgency, the messiness, and the possibility of that era, and what it still has to teach us now." At a time when questions of representation, democracy, and belonging are once again at the forefront of American life, A Dream Deferred offers urgent lessons from a leader who pioneered modern coalition politics. The battles Jesse Jackson fought in the 1980s, over voter access, multiracial coalition-building, and the visibility of Black political leadership, mirror the very debates shaping our politics today. By revisiting Jackson's story, Phillip not only restores him to his rightful place in history, but also reminds us that the struggles of the past are inseparable from the challenges of the present.Get the book:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250806314/adreamdeferred/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Thank you for tuning in to I Am Refocused Radio. For more inspiring conversations, visit IAmRefocusedRadio.com and stay connected with our community.Don't miss new episodes—subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedRadio