In the final(??) current events episode for the year we discuss the ways in which western politics, especially on the rightwing, is intentionally creating a policy framework to support fascism. We talk education, criminality, the alignment of capital with the far right, and try to think of some high points.This episode’s co-hostsGinny, Simone, KyleTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:13 Police Charges6:47 Illiteracy 14:50 Elon Backs AfD28:00 Te Pati Maori Song31:02 Greens and Media Outlets38:53 Israel Sanctions and Embassies42:19 Simone’s Short Film45:53 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
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1/200 S2E112 - Wellington Airport Saga
Oliver Neas spent months this year investigating and conducting interviews to reveal what happened behind the scenes before & after the Wellington council debated selling shares in their own airport. We discussed what processes & principles were at play, how the issue connects to local economy governance, and how best to treat these debates in your community. Before listening, please read all 3 parts of Oliver's investigation here: Part 1: https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-11-2024/privatisation-lost-how-the-wellington-airport-saga-split-the-left Part 2: https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-11-2024/privatisation-lost-the-green-party-vs-the-green-party Part 3: https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/29-11-2024/privatisation-lost-inside-the-final-vote-for-the-future-of-wellington-airport And for a description of the issue framed by Wellington council staffers: https://wellington.govt.nz/your-council/projects/airport-share-saleThis episode’s co-hostsPhilip, Oliver, MaxTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:38 Selling the Airport8:52 Staff Power14:03 Auckland Privatisation19:27 Wellington Distinction 22:35 Counsellors 24:58 Broad Positions28:22 Subservience to a Party32:27 Flipping Decisions38:55 Auckland Blocks43:53 Progressive Privatisation45:50 Conflict of Interest50:11 Other Sectors52:04 Private Insurance56:55 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
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1/200 PWR E7 - Hīkoi Reflections
Pmax’s thoughts on students and teachers at the TPB hīkoi.
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1/200 S2E111 - PopuListomania
The Commerce Commission gets slightly more aggressive as the supermarket duopoly and government lean into failed, repressive carceral policy. The alleged UHC shooter has been caught -what does this mean for populism? TPM’s vote share looks to be on the rise, Māori continue to be the most likely electoral party for driving change. And the spectre of climate change is becoming a very violent poltergeist.This episode’s co-hostsFinlay, Kyle, Philip, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Introductions2:10 Charging Woolworths4:43 Facial Recognition11:47 Te Pati Maori Polling16:03 Tapped Out Voters23:34 Produce Season26:39 Luigi Got Got36:21 One Point Five Degrees 44:49 Three Strikes 53:52 ClosingIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
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1/200 S2E110 - Syria and Imperialism
We host freelance reporter Glen Johnson and genocide researcher Kieran Kelly to discuss the recent events in Syria and what it might mean for the region.This episode’s co-hostsKyle, Philip, Glen, KieranTimestamps0:00 Introductions1:25 Background on Syria5:29 US Hegemony in the Region 8:12 Unexpected Pace11:45 Regime Plausible Deniability 15:20 Regional Politics19:57 Impact of Rapid Collapse 23:26 Terrorist Designation28:17 Claiming Land30:02 Secular Nationalists32:15 Forecast of Power36:25 Imperialism39:43 The Role of Oil42:35 Building a Regime45:08 The Role of International Orgs50:59 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200
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