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    Leighton Smith Podcast #321 - March 25th 2026 - Ramesh Thakur

    25/03/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
    "The Right to Health Sovereignty concludes that the restoration of trust in international health governance depends on
    rediscovering the moral foundations of medicine and public health, and the sovereign responsibility of the nation state.
    An International Health Organisation built on sovereignty and ethics would preserve the benefits of cooperation while upholding the freedoms of individuals and nations.”
    So says Ramesh Thakur as he presents the case for transition from WHO to IHO.
    And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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    Leighton Smith Podcast #320 - March 18th 2026 - Patrick Basham

    18/03/2026 | 1h 42 mins.
    In the 13 years since I first interviewed Patrick Basham, Director of the Democracy Institute in Washington DC, he has shown himself to be an outstanding analyst and commentator.
    He is erudite on many fronts.
    His opinions on the war with Iran may not please you.
    But whether you’re a Trump supporter or a critic, his rationale is provocative. Don’t miss it.
    And we finish up in The Mailroom with your correspondence and Mrs Producer.
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    Leighton Smith Podcast #319 - March 11th 2026 - Robert MacCulloch

    11/03/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
    The recent announcement by the Reserve Bank focused on the availability of cash and ATM’s, and commercial bank branches.
    The Reserve Bank is currently seeking feedback on these possible changes from the public.
    Professor Robert MacCulloch, (who once worked at the Reserve Bank), is forthright in his commentary.
    His thoughts on cash, CBDC’s, and privacy versus government control are invaluable.
    As are your thoughts in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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    Leighton Smith Podcast #318 - March 4th 2026 - George Friedman

    04/03/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    Media around the world has been engrossed with reporting, speculating, and arguing the case over the war with Iran.
    While it may have been ‘out of the blue’ for many, the conflict came as no surprise to those following the developments in the Middle East.
    George Friedman, Chairman and Founder of Geopolitical Futures, exploits knowledge he’s accumulated over decades, providing his opinion on why US President Donald Trump made the decision to attack Iran.
    He provides the answers others can’t.
    And as always, we visit the mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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    Leighton Smith Podcast #317 - February 25th 2026 - Jim Allan

    25/02/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
    For some considerable time, in countries with judicial systems like New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the U.S., the senior courts have been expanding their power.
    Professor Jim Allan was commissioned to write an appraisal of a new 600+ page book for a U.S. law journal.
    In summary, he concluded what one Supreme Court has been doing is “bonkers; flat out judicial supremacy”.
    This is a book for anyone interested in the law and politics.
    We also share comment on a range of current troublesome issues.
    And we go to The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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About The Leighton Smith Podcast

After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!
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