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The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

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S1 Ep 39The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Jack Tame, Bernard Hickey & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio Meta Economist Bernard Hickey and Jack Tame. Yes that Jack Tame. I know. How cool right? Damien Grant will also be present. Issue 1 – Elizabeth II – a cornerstone of the 20th Century, how to reconcile an Empire’s blood drenched history and is NZ mature enough to debate a Republic? Issue 2 – Latest Roy Morgan Poll, Uffindel’s fate and if James Shaw is re-elected as co-leader and no one notices, did it really happen? Issue 3 – Food inflation surges to 8.7% in August, is Adrian Orr asleep at the wheel? Issue 4 – Massive frontline rupture in Russia’s vile war on the Ukraine – what does Putin do next and will it influence Xi in November? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 20221h 2m

S1 Ep 38The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Sue Bradford, David Seymour & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio with the greatest of all time Sue Bradford and ACT Party leader David Seymour. Damien Grant will also be present. Issue 1: KiwiSaver GST U-turn, 24 hours for disabled feedback on Covid restrictions and more kids in cars – has Labour lost control despite all the Comm Staff? Issue 2: LGNZ launches guide against candidate extremists – prudent defence of democracy or neo-mccarthyism? Issue 3: Ram raiding crime vs organised crime vs Helen Clark’s war on drugs – aren’t we all losing? and Issue 4: SIS/GCSB Minister on 5 Eyes tour – who is the biggest threat? China, Russia, or the NZ State? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 37The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Chris Trotter, Dr Oliver Hartwich & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio with the Obi-Wan Kenobi of the Left Chris Trotter and Right Wing Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich. Damien Grant will also be present. Issue 1 – State Services vs Me and the gagging of the Children’s CommissionerIssue 2 – Powell shoves US Economy down Jackson Hole – what does Adrian Orr do?Issue 3 – Billy TK vs Vinny Eastwood vs Counter Spin vs Chantelle Baker vs Free Speech – who’s winning?Issue 4 – Aloha Luxon threatens the rod against rams raiders Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 20221h 5m

S1 Ep 36The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Matthew Hooton, Shane Te Pou & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio with the Architect of the Death Star Matthew Hooton, the last socialist standing Shane Te Pou and the 37th most important columnist at Stuff, Damien Grant. Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202257 min

S1 Ep 35The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Tau Henare, Maria Slade & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio with the mighty political Totara Tau Henare, NBR senior reporter Maria Slade and Stuff columnist Damien Grant. Issue 1 – Crucifixion of Uffindell Issue 2 – Canonisation of Dr Sharma Issue 3 – Stuff’s Fire and Fury – documentary or middle class propaganda? Issue 4 – Exploding Food inflation Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20221h 4m

S1 Ep 34The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Gerry Brownlee, Brooke van Velden & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week in studio with National Party Sergeant-at-arms Gerry Brownlee, ACT Party enforcer Brooke van Velden and Stuff columnist Damien Grant. TONIGHT: Issue 1 – TVNZ Poll Issue 2 – National’s new welfare policy Issue 3 – 6 Ramraids in Auckland overnight Issue 4 – Key warns against poking the Chinese Dragon Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 20221h 5m

S1 Ep 33The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast With Chris Trotter, Jamie Whyte & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week Political Commentator Chris Trotter, former ACT Party leader Jamie Whyte and Stuff columnist Damien Grant. Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 20221h 8m

S1 Ep 32The Working Group Weekly Podcast with Matthew Hooton, Jordan Williams & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week the Green Party Coup Meltdown special with Right wing Svengali Matthew Hooton, Taxpayer’s Union Pope Jordan Williams and fair minded Green Party commentator Damien Grant Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 31The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Bernard Hickey, Thomas Coughlan & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week the 7.3% inflation special with Economist Bernard Hickey, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlin and the return of Damien Grant! Issue 1: The economic ramifications Issue 2: The political ramifications Issue 3: The geopolitical ramifications and Issue 4: The Meta Capitalism ramifications Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 20221h 8m

S1 Ep 30The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, National MP Chris Penk & Matt McCarten

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, National MP Chris Penk and former Labour Party Chief of staff, Matt McCarten Issue 1 – Latest Poll – National /ACT stall while political spectrum splinters Issue 2 – Covid, Famine or War – which Horseman of the Apocalypse will hurt the Government most in our Winter of Discontent? Issue 3 – Will Adrian Orr raise interest rates by 50 or 75 this week? and Issue 4 – Kiribas Shocker on the Rocker win for China at Pacific Forum – when will America invade? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20221h 5m

S1 Ep 29The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Minister Michael Wood, National MP Mark Mitchell & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with Minister Michael Wood, National MP Mark Mitchell and Stuff columnist, Damien Grant -Hipkins vs gangs -FPA vs Business NZ -Children’s Commissioner vs OT Oversight -NZ vs China vs EU vs Economic Depression Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30 pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 20221h 3m

S1 Ep 28The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Dr Oliver Hartwich, Mike Treen & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with Union Boss Mike Treen, NZ Initiative Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich and Stuff columnist, Damien Grant Issue 1 – Roe vs Wade – 4 cis males debate abortion Issue 2 – Economic Recession vs Economic Depression – how bad will it get? and Issue 3 – Jacinda in Europe – can NZ decouple economically from China if EU won’t couple? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20221h 5m

S1 Ep 27The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Jordan Williams, Maria Slade & Brooke van Velden

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with ACT Party supervillain Brooke van Velden, Taxpayer’s Union Pope Jordan Williams, and NBR Journalist Maria Slade Issue 1 – Latest Taxpayer’s Union Curia Political Poll + Tauranga by-election results Issue 2 – Global warming – socialist hoax or environmental apocalypse? Issue 3 – Fed moves 75points, is global economic armageddon upon us? Issue 4 – The Auckland Mayoralty – a panel of lepers judging a beauty competition? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20221h 7m

S1 Ep 26The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matt McCarten, Sean Plunket & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten, Stuff columnist Damien Grant and Broadcaster Sean Plunket. Issue 1 – Review the Cabinet reshuffleIssue 2 – Threats against PM triple in 3 yearsIssue 3 – 8.6% US inflation, new Beijing lockdowns & Ukrainian war all suggest inflation isn’t transitoryIssue 4 – January 6th Capital Riot House Committee – can Trump still come back? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 25The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Bernard Hickey, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, NZ Institute Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich and the 32nd most important columnist at Stuff, Damien Grant. Issue 1: War, Famine, Plague – will the next 6 months be worse economically for NZ? Issue 2: Latest gang war tensions – when does crime become a political problem for the Prime Minister? Issue 3: Can Minister Nanaia juggle 3 Waters & Foreign Affairs Challenges? and Issue 4: Is the New Academic research unit for Extremism weaponised wokeness? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30 pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 20221h 4m

S1 Ep 24The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, Dr Oliver Hartwich, & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! This week with ACT Party Leader David Seymour, NZ Institute Svengali Dr Oliver Hartwich and the 32nd most important columnist at Stuff, Damien Grant. ISSUE 1: Tonight's TVNZ Poll ISSUE 2: How brilliant was our glorious Prime Minister at Harvard? Exceptional or Amazing? ISSUE 3: Damien Grant’s 1 millionth column criticising the Reserve Bank Governor, at what point does it become stalking? ISSUE 4: What are we actually going to do about China & the Gang war? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 20221h 2m

S1 Ep 23The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Dr Bryce Edwards, Maria Slade, & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! NBR Senior Journalist Maria Slide and Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards ISSUE 1: ACT Alternative budget – how batshit crazy was it? ISSUE 2: Labour vs National Budgets ISSUE 3: Australian & American Election results ISSUE 4: Famine, War + Plague – which Horseman of the Apocalypse will impact NZ most? Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20221h 6m

S1 Ep 22The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Russel Norman, Jordan Williams, & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! Greenpeace boss Russel Norman + Taxpayer’s Union Pope Jordan Williams + Stuff columnist Damien Grant. ISSUE 1: Why Emissions scheme is a climate crisis joke ISSUE 2: Pre-Budget criticisms ISSUE 3: Latest Poll & the horror of a National/ACT Government ISSUE 4: John Campbell’s excruciating hit job on Labour’s poverty hypocrisy TDB Recommends NewzEngine.com Unique political commentary unlike any other The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 20221h 4m

S1 Ep 21The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Winston Peters, Matt McCarten, Sean Plunket & Damien Grant

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! We have the most entertaining line up to review the week on The Working Group: Matt McCarten + Winston Peters + Sean Plunket + Damien Grant! TOPICS:Latest pollsTrevor MallardCost of living crisis The podcast broadcasts live Monday nights at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 20The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matthew Hooton, Chris Trotter & Damien Grant

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! To debate the political week we have Columnist Chris Trotter, political commentator Matthew Hooton and Stuff columnist Damien Grant. TONIGHT: Issue 1 – Is Ram raiding youth offending a symptom of a deeper malaise? 4 old men pass judgement Issue 2 – David Parker’s caucasity and the future of co-governance Issue 3 – Why we need new taxes to rebuild NZ for the People Issue 4 – Russia + China = Inflation Tsunami – Is it time for Muldoon‘s Think Big? The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 20221h 3m

S1 Ep 19The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with MP Chris Penk, Professor Wayne Hope, Ani O’Brien & Mike Treen

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! To debate the political week we have National Party MP Chris Penk, digital editor Ani O’Brien, Professor Wayne Hope and Union Boss Mike Treen. TONIGHT: Issue 1 – Chris Luxon/Willie Jackson Q+A interview – who won, who lost? Issue 2 – Inflation at 30-year highs – political ramifications Issue 3 – Is mental health an unseen Covid pandemic? Issue 4 – Musk buys Twitter – thoughts? You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 20221h 2m

S1 Ep 18Minister Michael Wood, Efeso Collins & Damien Grant | The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast

NOW THE NUMBER 1 MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: Issue 1 Why Fair Pay Agreements are the most important legislation this Government can pass!I Issue 2 – Auckland City Council and AT say they are broke – what does the future of Auckland look like? Issue 3 – Cost of living crisis – what are the solutions? Issue 4 – Lowering voting age to 16 goes to Supreme Court To debate the political week we have Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayoral Candidate and Councillor, Efeso Collins. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 20221h 2m

S1 Ep 17The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, Thomas Coughlan & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! To debate the political week we have Leader of the ACT Party David Seymour and Senior Political Reporter at the NZ Herald, Thomas Coughlan. THIS WEEK: Latest Roy Morgan Poll Trust in News media Anonymous Internet Trolls are now domestic terrorists? China & Russian geopolitics vs NZ You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 20221h 6m

S1 Ep 16The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matthew Hooton, Matt McCarten & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: Luxon on Co-Governance – how confused can National get? More 501s coming – is Poto Williams the answer? Will benefit increases be enough to save Labour? Paula Bennet raises $1.8m while Louisa Wall quits – a tale of two pities To debate this we have Moral Shepard of the right, Matthew Hooton and Union Boss Matt McCarten. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 20221h 0m

S1 Ep 15The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Sean Plunket, Jordan Williams, & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: –ACT calls for debate on co-governance -Why won’t Mallard be investigated for inciting a riot? -China encroaches in Pacific, how do we navigate between Beijing & Washington? -Why are we taking Australian refugees when Australia treats us so badly? You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else!To debate this we have Taxpayer Union Pope Jordan Williams and Talkback God Sean Plunket. The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 14The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Simon Bridges, Graeme Edgeler, & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: –Taxpayer’s Union Poll -Andrea Vance & Jack Tame’s criticism of the Government -RNZ expose on Police shootings -Economy & Omicron: what happens next politically? To debate this we have unemployed Yak whisperer Simon Bridges and Twitter Legal God, Graeme Edgeler. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 13The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Thomas Coughlan, Ani O’Brien, & Damien Grant

NOW THE 2nd MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK:–Shockwave TVNZ Poll -Maori Party King/Queen makers -Chris Faafoi hate speech update & TVNZ/RNZ merger -Putin vs global inflation To debate this we have NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter, Thomas Coughlan and Digital Editor of The Platform, Ani O’Brien You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 20221h 7m

S1 Ep 12The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Bernard Hickey, Dr Jarrod Gilbert & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: –Ukrainian Nuclear Madness -Dumb Lives Matter Parliament Protest Meltdown -Luxon’s State of the Nation Speech -Is Jacinda’s acquiescence to State Services over Royal Inquiry into historic State abuse craven or cowardly? To debate this we have the greatest public economist in New Zealand Bernard Hickey & the greatest public sociologist in New Zealand, Dr Jarrod Gilbert. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30 pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and is posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 20221h 2m

S1 Ep 11The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Matt McCarten, Matthew Hooton & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: –Ukrainian Invasion: Putin vs West -Dumb Lives Matter Parliament Protest -Omicron vs Economy vs Public Health -Children’s Commissioner vs Oranga Tamariki To debate this we have Former Labour Party Chief of Staff Matt McCarten & Herald columnist & Architect of the Death Star, Matthew Hooton You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 20221h 5m

S1 Ep 10The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with David Seymour, Chris Bishop & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: -Parliament Protest Meltdown: How many Nazis is too many Nazis? -Parliament Protest Meltdown: Woke Middle Class Marxism -Parliament Protest Meltdown: Apocalyptic Police State Crack Down + 4 heteronormative white cis males talk about the Gay Conversion Therapy Law To debate this we have the Leader of the ACT Party David Seymour & the most dog selfied National Party MP, Chris Bishop. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 20221h 8m

S1 Ep 9The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Dr Bryce Edwards, Ani O’Brien & Damien Grant

NOW THE 2nd MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: If the NZ media won’t hold Mallard to account -WE WILL! -What is Mallard doing? -Why won’t the media criticise Mallard? -Shouldn’t Mallard resign? Plus Inflation armageddon and Ukraine war. To debate this we have the best public political academic Dr Bryce Edwards & the most cancelled Digital Journalist in NZ, Ani O’Brien. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 202249 min

S1 Ep 8The Working Group Weekly Political Podcast with Hamish Rutherford, Chris Penk & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: -Waitangi Day 2022, what does it mean? - Newshub Poll -Will Unemployment Insurance become the new $750m bike bridge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 202258 min

S1 Ep 7The Working Group Jordan Williams, Chris Trotter & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! THIS WEEK: -Omicron response: masks & pregnant journalists -Inflation: Why isn’t Adrian Orr doing a victory lap? -Neil Young vs Spotify vs Rogan vs free speech -Latest political poll To debate this we have Machiavellian prince Jordan Williams and Revolutionary Hero Chris Trotter. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Now with 16% more pipe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 20221h 4m

S1 Ep 6The Working Group with Matthew Hooton, Thomas Coughlan & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air! NOW THE 14TH MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! THIS WEEK: -Omicron ready or not? -Brian Tamaki – Messiah or just a very naughty boy? -Inflation out on 27th TDB Recommends NewzEngine.com -Can a weak Biden stop Putin in the Ukraine? To debate this we have moral shepherd of the right Matthew Hooton and mainstream media bovver boy, Thomas Coughlan You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 5The Working Group Domestic Political Predictions Special with Matt McCarten, Sean Plunkett & Damien Grant

NOW THE 20TH MOST POPULAR POLITICAL PODCAST IN NZ!!! New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air returns with a 1 hour Domestic Political Predictions Special! Covid, 3 waters, TVNZ/RNZ merger, Hate Speech legislation, the economy and housing – how will the Government & Political Parties manage each of those issues in 2022? To debate this we have former Labour Party Chief of Staff and Union Boss, Matt McCarten and fly fishing enthusiast and broadcasting media tycoon, Sean Plunkett. You won’t hear politics like this anywhere else! The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Now with 73% more cravat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202251 min

S1 Ep 4The Economy Special with Bernard Hickey, Simon Bridges & Damien Grant

New Zealand’s greatest and bestest weekly Political Podcast that is NOT funded by NZ on Air returns because it just seemed wrong to leave you with the Spinoff’s awful podcast and Stuffs even worse podcast. This week the Economy in 2022! How has Covid warped capitalism, will the climate crisis cripple free markets and how much do we all love Adrien Orr? How will inflation become political and should Grant Robertson get a knighthood for services to property speculators? To debate these and so many more issues, we have the greatest public economist, Bernard Hickey vs National Party Finance spokesperson Simon Bridges vs Stuff Columnist and casual Libertarian Damien Grant. The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays from the Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 20221h 5m

S1 Ep 3The End of Year Special with Gerry Brownlee & Dr. Bryce Edwards

It’s our end of year special after a season of only 3 episodes! Our productivity screams funded by NZ on Air, our bank accounts don’t! This week libertarian liquidator and Ctullah of capitalism, Damien Grant, The Blogfather Dr Bryce Edwards and the Mountain comes to Muhammad, The Right Honourable Gerry Brownlee Coming to you live from the Auckland MediaWorks Studio – The Working Group – hosted by beloved left wing broadcaster Comrade ‘Bomber’ Bradbury with the best political panel in New Zealand media! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202155 min

S1 Ep 2The Working Group Episode 2 - Matthew Hooton & Matt McCarten

The Working Group – hosted by beloved left wing broadcaster Comrade ‘Bomber’ Bradbury with the best political panel in New Zealand media! This week libertarian liquidator and Ctullah of capitalism, Damien Grant, Moral Shepard of the Right, Matthew Hooton and Former Labour Chief of Staff & left wing Obi Won Kenobi, Matt McCarten. Providing insight and oversight to the 3 big issues of the political week. The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 202152 min

S1 Ep 1The Working Group - Ep 1 With Simon Bridges and David Seymour

This week libertarian liquidator and Ctullah of capitalism, Damien Grant, De facto leader of the opposition David Seymour and Yak whisperer Simon Bridges. Providing insight and oversight to the 3 big issues of the political week. THIS WEEK Issue 1 – What the hell just happened inside National? Issue 2 – Why in all that is holy is ACT on 16%? Issue 3 – 3 cheers for Jacinda’s handling of Delta? A chance for our guests to thank Labour. Plus everyone will have a final word 90-second rant. The podcast broadcasts live at 7.30pm Mondays on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202156 min

The Working Group: Trailer

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