Podcast Episodes

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…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

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 ma…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #287 - June 4th 2025 - Patrick Basham

This week we talk with Patrick Basham on President Trump's approval ratings and the Democracy Institute’s latest poll, “Is Trump Fixing America or Breaking it?” 

Patrick gives a very good analysis on…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #286 - May 28th 2025 - Nigel Horrocks & Justin Matthews

The rush of technology that is confronting us has gone unnoticed by most of the world’s inhabitants.

That is, until now. The moment we, as individuals start to recognise the magnitude of A.I. is like…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #285 - May 21st 2025 - Bryan Leyland & J. R. Bruning

Consulting power supply engineer Bryan Leyland updates us on the dire straits confronting the nation. And why we should be very concerned.

We address a second matter of public importance; New Zealand…

Published on 3 months ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #284 - May 14th 2025 - Dr Pierre Kory

Prior to Covid-19, Dr Pierre Kory was an internationally renowned pioneer in the field of critical care ultra-sonography;  equally so in other areas of medicine.

In 2023 he published “The War on Iver…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #283 - May 7th 2025 - Nick Cater

Whichever way you look at it, Australia is in political turmoil after the May 3 election.

There are plenty of theories as to why, and plenty of propaganda along with accompanying lies. The question i…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #282 - April 30th 2025 - Ramesh Thakur

Educated in India and Canada, Ramesh Thakur has had an amazing career as an academic, lawyer and government adviser.

He has taught in universities in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.

He…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #281 - April 23rd 2025 - Kurt Schlichter

After a brilliant academic career, graduating with multiple degrees in various subjects, Kurt Schlichter joined the military and served in Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War and in Kosovo.

He co-fo…

Published on 4 months ago

Leighton Smith Podcast #280 - April 16th 2025 - Nick Cater

The Australian election on May 3 is just as important as the next New Zealand election in 2026.

With the flood of Kiwis who have fled this country as a result of the Ardern devastation, most have mov…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago