In episode 11 of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with no-nonsense campaigner and rising Māori political voice, Corina Shields.Corina doesn’t just see politics as broken, she sees the whole system cracking. From the cycle of abuse that traps families, to the top-down agendas that ignore everyday Kiwis, she’s calling time on the nonsense.With a backbone of steel, Corina opens up about walking away from an MP candidacy, the fading heat of the gender debate, and her strategy for shutting down online trolls without losing her soul.It’s not about left or right, it’s about truth, dignity, and a system reset from the ground up. Raw and ready for a fight.
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Episode 10 - Lee Taituha
In episode ten of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Unite New Zealand founder and leader, Lee Taituha.Raised in the Kingitanga movement and shaped by frontline service, Lee’s career has spanned armed security, law enforcement, and senior leadership roles in education, science, and economics.One of the most qualified Maori voices in politics, he argues the need for a single constitution, lifting living standards, and why Unite NZ is pushing for a bold, values-driven reset of politics and culture.
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Episode 9 - Chris Trotter
In episode nine of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with political commentator and historian Chris Trotter.A lifelong man of the Left, Chris isn’t afraid to call out the contradictions within his own side, or anyone else’s.From union halls to newsroom columns, he’s spent decades in the trenches of New Zealand’s political debate, and he’s never been one to bite his tongue.In this episode, Chris opens up about the state of the Left, the erosion of democratic institutions, and what’s really driving the culture wars.He’s sharp, provocative, and rooted in conviction.In episode nine of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with veteran political commentator Chris Trotter.A staunch voice on the Left, Chris doesn’t shy from calling out hypocrisy, wherever it shows up.He talks class politics, cultural divides, and why the Left risks losing its soul.Sharp, provocative, and rooted in conviction.
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Episode 8 - Simon O'Connor
In episode eight of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with ex-National MP Simon O’Connor.Once a seminarian, Simon was one of the few politicians willing to say what many are thinking.Over a decade in Parliament, Simon built a reputation for going against the grain — unapologetically pro-life, pro-free speech, and sceptical of the creeping influence of identity politics.In this episode, he talks candidly about modern politics, why he stood firm during Covid when others folded, the importance of Israel, and what he sees as the moral crossroads facing New Zealand today.It’s honest, raw, and refreshingly unfiltered.
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Episode 7 - Brian Tamaki
In episode seven of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam has a long and lively discussion with Destiny Church leader, Brian Tamaki.From his beginnings in Te Awamutu to his rise as one of the country's most controversial figures, Cam discovers the man behind the headlines.They tackle the hot-button topics: gender wars, religion, what the future holds for New Zealand, and a program close to his heart: Man Up.A free-flowing, thought-provoking discussion you won’t want to miss!
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