In episode five of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Dr. Sheree Trotter—academic, historian, and commentator. With a PhD from the University of Auckland, Sheree, of Te Arawa descent, brings a rare depth of knowledge across Māori, New Zealand, and Jewish histories.Her doctoral research focused on Zionism, and she's the co-founder of the Holocaust and Antisemitism Foundation, Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem, and Indigenous Coalition for Israel. Sheree doesn’t hold back.Intelligent, principled, and unafraid to speak plainly, she offers a clear-eyed take on history, identity and truth-telling.This is a conversation that challenges assumptions and addresses some of the most complex issues of our time.Sheree's articles about Settler Colonialism:Settler Colonialism, Indigeneity and Activist Purity LawsIncongruous and Ill-Conceived: Israel as Settler Colonialism
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Episode 4 - Penny Marie
In episode four of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam talks with Penny Marie — investigative journalist, researcher, and founder of Let Kids Be Kids NZ. Penny doesn’t hold back. She’s a fierce advocate for transparency in schools and stronger parental involvement, and she's deeply critical of the direction New Zealand’s education system is heading, especially when it comes to gender ideology and sexuality education. This is an open, honest, and gutsy conversation that needs to be heard.Penny Marie's video 'Sex Education Experts?' She raises questions about Tabby Besley's InsideOut and Tracy Clelland who developed 'Beyond the Birds and Bees' app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lpl78M1ojU
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Episode 3 - Ani O'Brien
In episode three of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam talks with Ani O’Brien—political commentator, writer, and staunch defender of women’s rights. A founding member of the Free Speech Union, Ani doesn’t mince words. The conversation dives into hot-button territory: rainbow politics, death threats, climate warriors, social division, Treaty principles, revisionist history, and cancel culture. No filters, no fluff.
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Episode 2 - Maurice Williamson
In episode two of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Maurice Williamson—former politician, diplomat and current Auckland Councillor, and unapologetic straight-shooter. His bio reads “Atheist who’s not afraid of burning in hell,” and he talks exactly like someone with nothing to lose. He weighs in on culture wars, New Zealand politics, and where he thinks the world’s going off the rails.
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Episode 1 - Winston Peters
Cam Slater talks with Winston Peters for over 90mins on a wide range set of topics.
Political and news commentary with a New Zealand flavour hosted by New Zealand's multi award-winning number podcaster and blogger. Cam Slater doesn’t do quiet and, as a result, he is a polarising, controversial but highly effective journalist who takes no prisoners. Love him or loathe him, you can’t ignore him.
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