Beste Political Commentary podcaster (2024)

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: October 31, 2024

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Dr Bryce Edwards phones in from Te-Whanganui-a-Tara to chat to Jonny about National MP Andrew Bayley and comments he made during a business visit to Malborough. Whakarongo mai nei.

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: October 24, 2024

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Dr Bryce Edwards phones in from Te-Whanganui-a-Tara to chat to Jonny about National MP Andrew Bayley and comments he made during a business visit to Malborough. Whakarongo mai nei.

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Political Commentary with David Slack: October 17, 2024

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David Slack phones in to yarn to Jonny about the Reserve Bank and the economic policy settings it is currently following and how the government's austerity measures are plunging Aotearoa deeper into a recession. Read more about it on Geoff Bertram's article on The Conversation.

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: October 10, 2024

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Dr Bryce Edwards spoke to Castor about the list of projects included in the National Government's Fast Track Amendments Bill, whether the list of projects match up to the public's expectations of the bill, and the environmental risks posed by the bill.

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Political Commentary with David Slack: October 3, 2024

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David Slack chats to Jonny about Nicola Willis' stance on Capital Gains Tax.

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: September 26, 2024

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This week on Political Commentary, Dr Bryce Edwards phones in from sunny Pōneke to chat about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's backtracking on comments on Newstalk ZB about selling her car to pay personal bills.

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Political Commentary with David Slack: September 19, 2024

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David and Jonny chat Shane Jones' invective language directed towards the Green Party and the rising use of demeaning rhetoric amongst politcal actors.

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: September 12, 2024

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David and Jonny chat Shane Jones' invective language directed towards the Green Party and the rising use of demeaning rhetoric amongst politcal actors.

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: August 29, 2024

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Dr Bryce Edwards chats about the recently announced National Infrastructure Agency and the thirty year infrastructure plan.

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Political Commentary with Dr Bryce Edwards: August 22, 2024

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Dr Bryce Edwards chats about Darleen Tana, recent TVNZ polls & a recent Commerce Comission report on banking.

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Episode 326: The End 14:23

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Good-bye It’s been a good run, but after 10 years, this show is done. I appreciate all my listeners on whatever point on the political spectrum you might be. I have a few parting thoughts, some reminiscing, and of course some conservative commentary. But this show goes a bit over the usual 10 minutes because, hey, it is a special episode. Mentioned…

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Episode 325: Will Alito’s Leak Mean the End of the Roe? 18:11

2+ y ago18:11

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The Alito leak brought abortion front and center again A leak out of the Supreme Court suddenly made abortion and Roe v Wade the main topic of outrage from the Left. But, aside from whether or not the opinion aligns with yours, what are the reasons that the Roe and Casey decisions should be overturned? Are there reasons (that are not religious ones…

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Episode 324: Papers Push a Narrative / Elon Buys Twitter / Disney Goes Political 10:00

2+ y ago10:00

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Elon Musk buys Twitter One way newspapers push a particular narrative is mentioning the race of a perpetrator right up front or way in the back. Or not at all. A study was done looking at major newspaper articles going back 2 years and guess what they found. (You can probably guess, actually.) There was quite a backlash to Elon Musk’s purchase of T…

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Episode 323: Ukraine War / Hunter Biden laptop / Florida Parental Rights bill 10:00

2+ y ago10:00

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Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill Well I’m finally back! We’ll see how the release schedule changes, but it’s good to get back on the saddle again. Joe Biden was supposed to be the adult in the room when it came to being President, but it doesn’t look that way. In one of his worst gaffes, he seemed to call for regime change i…

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Episode 322: Rampant Inflation / Refusing Service / The Debt Limit 8:56

3y ago8:56

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Our clogged ports Sorry for the sound quality this time around. I haven’t unpacked the audio equipment yet from our move. I thought we’d have some inflation after the lockdowns were over. However, the Biden administration has not been doing much too keep that under control. I said that when a liberal restaurant owner kicked out a prominent Republic…

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Episode 321: 9/11 20 Years On 22:41

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9/11 Headlines It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the devastating terror attack on September 11, 2001. The memories seem so fresh. But are they? In this episode you’ll hear my memories, a listener’s memories, and a Romanian’s ruminations on how we came together in the days following. Mentioned links: One man’s ‘mirror for America’ (…

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Episode 320: Death Wish for Children / Reconsider This: James Younger / Afghanistan 9:28

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The latest casualty of socialized medicine Don’t ever let the UK National Health Service find out you have a child on life support. They’ve found another one and have condemned it to death, and will not allow her parents to take her out of the country for treatment. I first mentioned James Younger in October of 2019. His mom had convinced him he wa…

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Episode 319: Some Good News 8:56

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Time for some good news This time out, we’re going to have just good news. No conservative commentary. (Well, maybe just a little bit.) Mentioned links: We Just Got Proof That Uber Has Saved Thousands of Lives Man speechless after letter he wrote to Santa in 1961 is found in his old chimney Man surprises wife with long-lost wedding video after find…

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Episode 318: Representing What You Disagree With / Big Tech Exceptions 7:51

3+ y ago7:51

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Just private companies, or something more? Why would you voluntarily seek to represent a group that you disagree with? And should you be replaced in that representation? When Big Tech social media companies ban someone, some suggest that since they are private companies that’s OK. But there are other considerations. And what happens when they start…

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Episode 317: Censored for Stating the Obvious / COVID Unemployment Benefits Downside 11:08

3+ y ago11:08

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Banned on Twitter It seems that these days you can be sent to Facebook or Twitter “jail” for merely stating scientific facts or bedrock judicial principles. Or you could lose your job entirely. Who would do such a thing? The enhanced unemployment benefits due to the COVID pandemic can have a downside that, in the long run, will hurt the workers it’…

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Episode 316: What Happens When You Politicize Everything? 9:17

3+ y ago9:17

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Everything seems to be about politics lately; chicken sandwiches, pillows, airlines, and sports. That's not a good thing, and I get into why. The post Episode 316: What Happens When You Politicize Everything? appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 315: The Crush of Illegal Immigrants / Jack Phillips Still a Target 7:59

3+ y ago7:59

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Why all the illegal immigrants rushing the border? Why is Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop still in court? The post Episode 315: The Crush of Illegal Immigrants / Jack Phillips Still a Target appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 314: New Definition of “Terrorism” / Kids in Cages / “Equality Act” Observation 9:03

3+ y ago9:03

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When is a terrorist not a terrorist? When is a cage not a cage? When is women's sports not women's ports? The post Episode 314: New Definition of “Terrorism” / Kids in Cages / “Equality Act” Observation appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 313: Impeachment Season 2 Review / RIP Rush Limbaugh 9:44

3+ y ago9:44

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My review of "Impeachment" season 2. My review of the impact of Rush Limbaugh. The post Episode 313: Impeachment Season 2 Review / RIP Rush Limbaugh appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 312: COVID Restrictions Lifting (Now) / Problematic School Names 9:25

4y ago9:25

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Many COVID restrictions lifted so soon after Biden's inauguration. San Fran cancels various school names, some for hilarious reasons. The post Episode 312: COVID Restrictions Lifting (Now) / Problematic School Names appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 311: Executive Orders Are the Order of the Day 10:00

4y ago10:00

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A look at some of the executive orders of the Biden administration The post Episode 311: Executive Orders Are the Order of the Day appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 310: Mob Violence is Always Wrong 13:27

4y ago13:27

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The idea that mob violence is always wrong is (or should be) non-controversial. But apparently it isn't quite that simple for some. The post Episode 310: Mob Violence is Always Wrong appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 309: Boycott Backfire / A Personal Gift / Listener News Site Suggestion 9:45

4y ago9:45

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A boycott backfire, a very "personal" gift, and a listener suggests a balanced news site. The post Episode 309: Boycott Backfire / A Personal Gift / Listener News Site Suggestion appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 308: Illegal Immigration Trends / Political Gaffes / A New News Source 9:13

4y ago9:13

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When Trump started his term, illegal immigration started to trend down. With Joe Biden the presumptive President-elect, what do you think that trend is doing now? Politicians make verbal gaffes; it happens all the time. But watch how the media coverage changes depending on the party of the politician. I’ve found a news source that […] The post Epis…

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Episode 307: A Wider View of Election Night / Choosing Your News Channel 8:51

4y ago8:51

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Down-ballot wins for Republicans. How do you choose your news station The post Episode 307: A Wider View of Election Night / Choosing Your News Channel appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 306: 2020 Election Thoughts 10:00

4y ago10:00

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My thoughts on the 2020 election. The post Episode 306: 2020 Election Thoughts appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 305: The Last 4 Years 8:35

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A shortened episode to mention just some of the good news of the last four years, and what to do in order to keep it going. The post Episode 305: The Last 4 Years appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 304: Un-locking Down / Judging Amy / Twitter Blockage 10:33

4y ago10:33

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Another YouTube video against locking down, except this is not just another crank. Judging Amy Coney Barrett. Social media shuts down sharing of an article. The post Episode 304: Un-locking Down / Judging Amy / Twitter Blockage appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 303: Listener Contributions; Pandemic, Police, and Election Prep 9:25

4y ago9:25

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Listeners write about their pandemic experience, defunding the police, and a group supposedly preparing for violence from the Right if they lose the electi The post Episode 303: Listener Contributions; Pandemic, Police, and Election Prep appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 302: RBG to ACB on SCOTUS 9:58

4y ago9:58

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The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to take her place has turned DC more upside down than it already was. The post Episode 302: RBG to ACB on SCOTUS appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 301: Systemic Racism 9:26

4y ago9:26

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"Systemic racism" is a phrase we hear a lot of these days. What is it and how can it really be dealt with? The post Episode 301: Systemic Racism appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 300: Listener Questions, and the Guy Behind the Mic 17:35

4y ago17:35

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I celebrate episode 300 with some listener question about me and the podcast. The post Episode 300: Listener Questions, and the Guy Behind the Mic appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 299: Reversal of Transgender Study / Last of a Political Type / Mailing Your Ballots 9:51

4y ago9:51

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Large study of transgenders reverses its conclusion. Last of a political type is gone. The problems with mass mail-in voting. The post Episode 299: Reversal of Transgender Study / Last of a Political Type / Mailing Your Ballots appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 298: Demands of Black Lives Matter / Demands of History 9:51

4y ago9:51

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The Black Lives Matter organization is starting to make demands of businesses. Also, getting history books out of school until they are "fair". The post Episode 298: Demands of Black Lives Matter / Demands of History appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 297: That Honest Conversation / The Price of Media Accountability 9:24

4+ y ago9:24

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Can we have that honest conversation about race? And what is the price of an accountable media? The post Episode 297: That Honest Conversation / The Price of Media Accountability appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 296: Stories and Data; One Black Man’s Journey 19:46

4+ y ago19:46

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Coleman Hughes looks at the stories and data behind police shootings as a black man. The post Episode 296: Stories and Data; One Black Man’s Journey appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 295: Welcome the New Warriors Against Cancel Culture 10:00

4+ y ago10:00

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Cancel culture is real. It's been practiced against conservatives for years, but now that liberals have been targeted, the Left now decides it's bad. Welcome! The post Episode 295: Welcome the New Warriors Against Cancel Culture appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 294: Redefining Words Redefines Law 10:00

4+ y ago10:00

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The Supreme Court did it again. Once,they redefined the word "marriage". Now they've redefined the word "sex" in such a way that it could very well bleed through to other parts of law and culture. Is this how a "representative republic" is supposed to work? (Hint: No.) The post Episode 294: Redefining Words Redefines Law appeared first on Consider …

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Episode 293: George Floyd; The Incident, the Protests, the Riots, and How We Go Forward 17:44

4+ y ago17:44

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I discuss George Floyd's death, the protests, the riots, questions of systemic racism, and how we can move forward from here. On the way I ask a few questions that really require an answer. The post Episode 293: George Floyd; The Incident, the Protests, the Riots, and How We Go Forward appeared first on Consider This!.…

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Episode 292: Outrageous Political Statements 8:45

4+ y ago8:45

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Outrageous statements from politicians predate Donald Trump. And a listener lets us know how God got her family through this pandemic. The post Episode 292: Outrageous Political Statements appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 291: Post-Pandemic Predictions 10:48

4+ y ago10:48

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A listener gives us her thoughts about what a post-pandemic economy might look like. The post Episode 291: Post-Pandemic Predictions appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 290: (Non-)Bothered Democrats / Cuomo v God 9:29

4+ y ago9:29

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Are Democrats bother by having an old, white male at the to of the presidential ticket? Does God get any credit from Gov. Andrew Cuomo? The post Episode 290: (Non-)Bothered Democrats / Cuomo v God appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 289: Not Casting Blame / Grieving Our Losses 9:28

4+ y ago9:28

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During the height of the pandemic, I can't blame politicians for incorrect decisions in those circumstances. And it's OK to grieve over people we have lost and lives that have changed so drastrically. The post Episode 289: Not Casting Blame / Grieving Our Losses appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 288: The Death of the #MeToo Movement 10:41

4+ y ago10:41

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The #MeToo movement had a good run. Democrats and the media, unfortunately, have killed it. The post Episode 288: The Death of the #MeToo Movement appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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Episode 287: Thoughts During the COVID-19 Shutdown 9:56

4+ y ago9:56

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Some things we have learned or enjoyed or missed or lost. Entertainment during isolation. The post Episode 287: Thoughts During the COVID-19 Shutdown appeared first on Consider This!.Av Doug Payton

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