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  • 7. Christopher Luxon goes rogue
    2026/08/17

    Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

    This week Rebecca and Izzy discuss Christopher Luxon's recent leadership fumbles, Chris Penk's cough "one-man" cough coup, and the Green Party Annual General Meeting. Why are there so many Chris's in New Zealand politics? What kind of YouTube personality would they each be? And what's Chlöe Swarbrick's monoculture metaphor all about? Tune in to find out!

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 31st August.

    If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

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    50 分
  • 6. Paul Henry and Winston Peters' terrible, horrible, no good, very bad behaviour
    2026/08/06

    Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

    This week Rebecca and Izzy discuss the many instances of bad behaviour from MP's and candidates as well as the NZ First party conference and potential for hate speech to be criminalised. How will Rebecca manage to make a Marvel or DC reference this week? How does Izzy feel about online bullying? Tune in to find out!

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 17th August.

    If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

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    54 分
  • 5. Move over Binface! New Zealand does satirical parties too
    2026/07/19

    Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

    This week Rebecca and Izzy get inspired by Count Binface and discuss the news AND New Zealand's satirical political parties. Who stood a dog as a candidate? Why do so many parties want to swap money for chocolate fish? And what would Izzy and Rebecca bring to the satirical party feast?

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 3rd August. If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

    Ice Cream music: https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/mozarts-pushcart License code: CRS4KYKVTU1XDPGT

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    49 分
  • 4. Seymour Holds a Roast (and other party conferences)
    2026/07/06

    Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

    After a few mishaps, Izzy and Rebecca are back to discuss party conferences and what Labour, National, and ACT are dishing up for the election. Is Labour really just stuck in the middle? Does Luxon know anything about AI? And which minority is Seymour going to bat for? Plus! Is this the year that the Opportunity Party makes it into parliament?

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 20th July.

    If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

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    54 分
  • 3. Horses, Ducks, and Government Cuts
    2026/06/02

    Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

    Is New Zealand’s best military defence a marching band? How did Rebecca miss the news about Donald Trump’s ballroom? Why do rich people always think they’re experts on the economy? And can we just please just let trans people live their lives?

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 15th June.

    If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

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    53 分
  • 2. New Zealand Tries Some Anti-Immigration Politics On For Size
    2026/05/17

    Another fortnight of New Zealand news from your favourite emotional support politics pod.

    Will the government actually cancel the Broadcasting Standards Authority? Which of the coalition partners can prove they're the most anti-immigrant before the election? And what's Homer Simpson's neighbour Ned Flanders got to do with te Tiriti o Waitangi?? Listen and find out!

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 1st June.

    If you like your news cosy and a little bit silly, like and subscribe to support the pod and stay up to date with new episodes!

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

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    54 分
  • 1. Winston Starts Manoeuvring
    2026/05/03

    Izzy and Rebecca bring you their first dollop of fortnightly news. And hasn't it been a biggy!

    What's up with Winnie and the coalition? Does Luxon want a special relationship with Trump? Why is scrapping the NZ Census going to ruin Christmas? And why is the India-New Zealand free trade deal giving that guy in the top hat from 'The Princess and the Frog'? Listen and find out!

    We post fortnightly. Next episode 18th May.

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    Theme music: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

    Romantic music: https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/lift-me-up License code: 4VSE9VW9FM50YFLB

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    52 分
  • 0. A Taste of House of Chaos
    2026/04/27

    Izzy and Rebecca introduce House of Chaos, your emotional support New Zealand politics pod.

    Why is Izzy the Elle Woods of politics? How was Rebecca radicalised by rubbish? What are Izzy and Rebecca's news icks? Listen and find out!

    Episode 1 dropping 4th April. Posting fortnightly thereafter.

    Artwork by Gareth Blackler garethblackler.com

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/quake

    License code: ROTO7QYBOOVXQGRA

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    22 分