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• Leighton Smith Podcast #292 - July 9th 2025 - A Tribute to Professor Des Gorman

  A Tribute to Professor Des Gorman After interviewing Des Gorman for Podcast 105, this is what we wrote for the podcast email… “This week we drill down on the knowledge, wisdom and opinion of of Des Gorman, Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland. Of course, Covid-19 but we talk about many other matters that affect us all. We discuss science, philosophy, education, intelligence, the shortcomings of governance and what binds us together. Share it with your friends... and the not so friendly.” We can’t think of any good reason to change that for our tribute replay of that discussion in podcast 292. His opinions will remain valid… maybe even more so, with the passing of time. At age 71, Des Gorman died a week ago, on July 2nd. He became a good friend and will be sorely missed. File your comments and complaints at [email protected] Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Leighton Smith Podcast #291 - July 2nd 2025 - Guy Hatchard

  Over the last few years there has been much scientific dispute. Climate dominated much of the last forty years, followed and outranked by Covid-19. Both remain very much in the headlines. Science itself has suffered in the battle over truth. "Settled science” is more fallacy than fact. Fortunately, there is an increase in push-back on false or unsubstantiated claims. Guy Hatchard was a senior manager at Genetic ID; a food safety testing and certification laboratory. He has a degree in Logic and Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Psychology. In light of the current debate over the NZ Gene Technology Bill, Hatchard provides another warning on “settled science”. And, finally, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at [email protected] Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Leighton Smith Podcast #290 - June 25th 2025 - Ramesh Thakur

  Ramesh Thakur has a world of history, literally, in international affairs. He has taught at a number of Universities including Otago and the ANU, Canberra. But his time spent at the United Nations, culminating as an Assistant Secretary General, provides a wealth of knowledge. That makes his comments on Iran, Israel, and Donald Trump a must listen in Podcast 290. And after The Mailroom we offer some thoughts on multiculturalism. File your comments and complaints at [email protected] Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Leighton Smith Podcast #289 - June 18th 2025 - George Friedman

  The similarities between Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers and the Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites have been noted. But the parallels don’t stop there. The U.S. is involved in both conflicts and the script for each is flexible on a daily basis. The influence upon each is Donald J Trump. Geopolitical authority George Friedman opines on both wars, employing the theory of geopolitical cycles as explained in his book “The Storm Before the Calm”. And, finally, we see what you think in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at [email protected] Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Leighton Smith Podcast #288 - June 11th 2025 - Antonia Colibasanu

  Romanians are still navigating the difficult path of building democratic institutions and a culture of transparency. At the same time, widespread perceptions of corruption and cronyism have caused many Romanians to see little change from communist leadership. Antonia Colibasanu, a lecturer on International Relations at the Romanian National University, backgrounds Romania’s position and future influence in Europe and analyses the difficulties the country is faced with. She also summarises the country’s relationship between Russia, Ukraine, Poland and the rest of Europe. And finally, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at [email protected] Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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