Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMegapod 20: Bernard Hickey – the man, the myth, the machine
In an extended interview, Toby Manhire talks to Bernard Hickey about his life in media, politics and the economy. We also discover why Bernard has to…
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 19: All hail Policy.nz
Ollie Neas of Policy.nz joins Toby Manhire to reflect on the history and purpose of New Zealand’s best policy comparison tool, how it works, and what…
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 18: Youth Wings revisited
As the second season of The Spinoff video series Youth Wings is released, two of the participants from the previous season join Toby Manhire to give …
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 17: Raf Manji says Top is still in the game
Despite a poll that put him in third place, Raf Manji insists that he can win the seat of Ilam and bring the Opportunities Party into parliament for …
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 16: Grant Robertson on Labour’s record and the mood for change
How does Labour’s economic record stack up after six years? Toby Manhire talks to Grant Robertson about his approach to politics, memories of 2005, a…
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 15: Andrew Geddis on how to make a government
Just how much power does the governor general wield, is David Seymour’s thought experiment of “confidence but no supply” plausible, and what would ha…
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 14: David Seymour on why he despises political TV drama
Act leader David Seymour explains why he thinks political dramas on television are a dangerous drug for politicians. Plus: does he want Act to “own” …
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 13: Ben McKay on the Voice vote in Australia
Australians will vote on October 14, too: on creating a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. What would the creation of this …
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 12: Brooke Van Velden on the battle for Tāmaki
The Act deputy leader has launched an audacious challenge in the east Auckland seat of Tāmaki. She joins Toby Manhire to discuss her philosophical di…
2 years, 5 months ago
Megapod 11: The hot seats in election 2023
Which electorates have pulses racing in this campaign? Toby Manhire is joined by Spinoff colleagues Charlotte Muru-Lanning, Stewart Sowman-Lund, Shan…
2 years, 5 months ago