
Leighton Smith Podcast #326 - April 29th 2026 - Rodney Hide
I’ve known Rodney Hide for a long time; through his career in politics and beyond. I’ve seen changes in his life, both personal and professi...
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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...

I’ve known Rodney Hide for a long time; through his career in politics and beyond. I’ve seen changes in his life, both personal and professi...

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Over the last few years there has been much scientific dispute. Climate dominated much of the last forty years, followed and outranked by Co...

Ramesh Thakur has a world of history, literally, in international affairs. He has taught at a number of Universities including Otago and the...

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