Best Matthew Kory Podcasts (2025)

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Leighton Smith Podcast #286 - May 28th 2025 - Nigel Horrocks & Justin Matthews 1:39:47

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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 likely to rearrange our view of the future: both short and long term. The question is, how do we handle it going forward. Nigel Horrocks and Justin Matthew…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #285 - May 21st 2025 - Bryan Leyland & J. R. Bruning 1:46:15

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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’s Gene Technology Bill fails the public interest transparency test, according to submissions from PSGR (Physicians & Scientists for Global Responsibil…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #284 - May 14th 2025 - Dr Pierre Kory 1:44:47

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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 Ivermectin: The medicine that saved millions and could have ended the pandemic." The challenges that were to confront him over the next few years changed hi…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #283 - May 7th 2025 - Nick Cater 1:25:47

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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 is, what’s next? Nick Cater returns to analyse how a government with such a poor record in its first term could eliminate its opposition so decisively. …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #282 - April 30th 2025 - Ramesh Thakur 1:39:21

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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 offers broad commentary on judicial “adventurism" and growing tyranny, India, Pakistan, China, the U.N. and W.H.O.. His advice on global affairs would…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #281 - April 23rd 2025 - Kurt Schlichter 1:38:10

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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-founded a law firm in Los Angeles in 1994 and has been a freelance writer since 1984. Andrew Breitbart seconded Kurt to help establish Breitbart News and…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #280 - April 16th 2025 - Nick Cater 1:35:31

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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 moved to Australia. The outflow has been horrific and most of them will not return. Nick Cater covers issues of relevance to any prospective NZ emigrants …

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Turning Pain Into Power: A Temple of Her Own with Kori Hahn 33:08

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Living Yoga, Darren Main reconnects with author and surfer-yogi Kori Hahn to talk about her latest book, A Temple of Her Own. With unflinching honesty and deep wisdom, Kori shares how a painful breakup, delivered via email, became the unlikely beginning of a powerful inner transformation. Whether you’re in…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #279 - April 9th 2025 - James Allan 1:45:36

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The term “lawfare” is getting plenty of attention; basically it represents the corruption that’s becoming more widespread in the courtrooms of the Western world. Judicial activism and the politicisation of the law and legal system makes for a duo of issues that need addressing by the legislatures of countries which are the targets of the misuse of …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #278 - April 2nd 2025 - Matt Margolis 1:21:47

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Matt Margolis is an independent author of books and editorial opinion. His first successful book was “The Worst President in History”. We talk at length about judicial activism and its proliferation, and other broader issues. We share the opinions of Ramesh Thakur and Kurt Schlichter, along with some very good correspondence in the Mailroom with Mr…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #277 - March 26th 2025 - Guy Hatchard 1:18:02

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On March 16, the New York Times published “We Were Badly Mislead About The Event That Changed Our Lives”. It reports that 77 Nobel Laureates and 31 scientific societies were involved in the cover up that included deliberately planning to mislead journalists. (Actually, the NYT can be accused of failing to do its job). Guy Hatchard analyses what rea…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #276 - March 19th 2025 - Michael De Percy 1:40:00

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Dr Michael De Percy is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Canberra. He graduated from both the Australian National University and the Royal Military College, Duntroon. He was also appointed to the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts in 2022. Sound interesting? I can only say that if he’d been my lecturer at ANU…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #275 - March 12th 2025 - Rodney Hide 1:56:12

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Ex-politician Rodney Hide is fighting a battle. It began a couple of years ago, and it continues today. It involves the 'Relationship and Sexuality Education Curriculum' being taught in his daughter’s school. It’s actually taught in all schools. Rodney is not the only parent unhappy about what’s being taught, but he stands almost alone in trying to…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #274 - March 5th 2025 - James Roguski 1:36:57

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James Roguski is a fighter for what he regards as the truth. He is a researcher, author, natural health proponent and activist. Three years ago, Roguski uncovered documents regarding proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations and contributed to them being rejected. But the battle goes on. The WHO, mRNA, and other controversial area…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #273 - February 26th 2025 - George Friedman 1:19:52

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The unforeseen arrangements between China and the Cook Islands have induced greater interest in South Pacific geopolitics than we can ever remember. How we deal with this surprise confrontation will be fascinating to observe. One thing is obvious; the Kiwi's “benign strategic environment” has had its feathers ruffled. In 2019 George Friedman publis…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #272 - February 19th 2025 - Muriel Newman and Michael Connett 1:46:42

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New Zealand and the Cook Islands agreements require regular consultation on defence and security issues. But the Cooks have just signed a secret partnership with China, catching the NZ government unawares. If that’s not bad enough, there is a second cause for major concern. It includes our Parliamentary Sovereignty, ownership of the entire NZ coast…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #271 - February 12th 2025 - Peter Boghossian 1:45:05

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Peter Boghossian resigned from his position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Portland State University, where he had taught for ten years. He left under pressure. His letter of resignation is on his website, and is compulsory reading. It is entitled, “My University Sacrificed Ideas for Ideology”. We interviewed him first in 2015. He now trav…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #270 - February 5th 2025 - Shane Jones 1:30:26

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It’s no secret that New Zealand is confronted with numerous and problematic issues. There is a common belief that leadership is a major cause of those problems. And not just political leadership; it is widespread. There is a weakness that can only be confronted by strength of character and a determination that is in short supply. Deputy Leader of N…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Robert MacCulloch - January 29th 2025 1:01:37

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. He began his tertiary education at the University of Auckland, continued it at London School of Economics and Princeton University, He was Director of the PhD Program at Imperial College London. He has been awarded numerous prizes along the way, and returned…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Ramesh Thakur - January 22nd 2025 1:22:56

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. Ramesh Thakur is well known to this audience; he has appeared on the Leighton Smith Podcast more than once. There was much to catch up on. His views on the world and its various parts are substantiated by life experience. He taught at a number of universitie…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Paul Marik - January 15th 2025 1:00:04

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. Dr Paul Marik belongs to a group of physicians who have devoted their lives to their patients survival, and effectively been punished for it. How can a man with a reputation as the “most published and influential clinician and researcher in critical care med…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: James Allan - January 8th 2025 1:29:47

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. The legal fraternity in this part of the world is delighted at the Supreme Court’s decision on Smith v Fonterra. But not everyone feels that way. In his inevitable style, Professor James Allan critiques the decision and the direction a collection of un-elect…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Anthony Willy - January 1st 2025 56:33

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. An insidious phenomenon has become widely evident around the western world, and it is alive and well in New Zealand. The attack has been against every institution that props up the pillars of our democratic freedom. Retired Judge Anthony Willy justifies his …

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: David Bell - December 25th 2024 1:09:00

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. Since 2020, the W.H.O. has orchestrated and condoned one of the most devastating assaults on individual and societal health the world has seen. At the behest of highly conflicted sponsors, this international bureaucracy promoted policies that overwhelmingly …

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Anthony O’Brien - December 18th 2024 1:04:56

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. One of the best and most interesting interviews we’ve done. Tony O’Brien was born and raised in New Zealand. His life has followed a fascinating path, working in Australia, Britain, Canada, Hungary and beyond in a variety of capacities. In his work he "did n…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #269 - December 11th 2024 - Tony Astle 1:45:44

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We can’t think of a better way to finish the year. The legendary Antoine’s Restaurant in Parnell is now a memory. The Chef was a virtuoso who would have succeeded anywhere in the world. Instead the world came to 333 Parnell Rd. During its nigh on 50 years, Antoine’s suffered numerous crises, dictated by stock market crashes, business trends and gov…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #268 - December 4th 2024 - Nick Cater 1:30:05

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Australian journalist and author Nick Cater has been a guest on numerous occasions, beginning on radio in 2013. Not having spoken for a year, we caught up on Thanksgiving Eve while he was in New York. The plan was to discuss Australia’s pros and cons (of which there are many), for the benefit of intending migrants. There is something of a diaspora …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #267 - November 27th 2024 - David Seymour 1:23:01

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The Treaty Principles Bill isn’t responsible for the racial and political ructions confronting New Zealand. It has more to do with a lack of courage and political leadership by previous administrations. We start the discussion with David Seymour at the beginning and follow the events that threaten the country’s future. The ultimate questions might …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #266 - November 20th 2024 - Dr Michael Johnston 1:32:09

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Education in NZ has long been controversial. It’s not incorrect to suggest that a Labour Education Minister has an easier task than a more ‘conservative’ party minister (i.e. National’s Merv Wellington in the 1980’s.) Similar circumstances apply in other countries. Donald Trump returns to the Presidency with intent to eliminate the Department of Ed…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #265 - November 13th 2024 - David Bell 1:30:59

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Since 2020, the W.H.O. has orchestrated and condoned one of the most devastating assaults on individual and societal health the world has seen. At the behest of highly conflicted sponsors, this international bureaucracy promoted policies that overwhelmingly harmed the world’s disadvantaged. Lacking any contrition, the W.H.O. is now seeking increase…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #264 - November 7th 2024 - Patrick Basham 57:08

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When we wound up our election day discussion, I suggested to Patrick Basham that we do a follow up "if warranted". It was warranted in multiples, so around midnight on election night we recorded the interview for 264. There is insight that you won’t hear elsewhere. Have a listen. And following we have included comment from elsewhere that is worthy …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #263 - November 6th 2024 - Professor Nigel Biggar and Patrick Basham 1:36:41

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The Free Speech Union is proving its worth with a number of successful international speakers to New Zealand. The latest is Professor Nigel Biggar, who amongst a number of contributions to the cause wrote “The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021". He proved to be a most interesting, informative and entertaining guest. Patrick Basham prov…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #262 - October 30th 2024 - Bryan Leyland and Christian Smith 1:36:53

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Power supply issues are challenging much if not most of the world - why? Could it be the recklessness of net zero? Power engineer Bryan Leyland expresses serious concern, as shortages translate into higher prices. At the same time, Australia is talking increasingly about Nuclear power - shouldn’t we? Meanwhile, a Telegraph article in London suggest…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #261 - October 23rd 2024 - Judge Anthony Willy 1:17:02

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An insidious phenomenon has become widely evident around the western world, and it is alive and well in New Zealand. The attack has been against every institution that props up the pillars of our democratic freedom. Retired Judge Anthony Willy justifies his accusations (from his essay “Blowing In the Wind”, NZCPR.com). It’s an important document th…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #260 - October 16th 2024 - Roger Partridge 1:20:08

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“Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court”. This report by Roger Partridge, lawyer and Chairman of the NZ Initiative, challenges the Supreme Court’s overreach or activism in recent cases and the constitutional implications. Judicial activism is in a word, dangerous for democracy. This is a most important matter and it needs the attention of …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #259 - October 9th 2024 - Patrick Basham 1:31:29

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This week we have responded to enquiries as to whether Patrick Basham will make a return before the Presidential election He brings some new polling numbers from Democracy Institute, along with his exceptional analysis. We proffer our thoughts on multiculturalism, and share what we have in common with Jeremy Clarkson. And we delve into The Mailroom…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #258 - October 2nd 2024 - Ashley Rindsberg 1:29:10

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Two years ago, in podcast 151, we interviewed Ashley Rindsberg on “The Gray Lady Winked”, his book critiquing the New York Times. At the time he was domiciled in Israel. The interview was peppered with the occasional sound of rockets. With the recent outbreak of conflict, talking with Rindsberg again was an obvious decision. We visit a very good Ma…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #257 - September 25th 2024 - Dr Paul Marik 1:25:53

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Dr Paul Marik belongs to a group of physicians who have devoted their lives to their patients survival, and effectively been punished for it. How can a man with a reputation as the “most published and influential clinician and researcher in critical care medicine in the United States" be forced from his career? And we introduce a simple but useful …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #256 - September 18th 2024 - Michael Rectenwald 1:30:33

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Kamala Harris, the Democrat contender for the U.S. presidency was the most socialist member of the Senate. Further left than Bernie Sanders, she has more recently been tagged a Marxist. But is she? In fact, what is she? That is the most asked question amongst undecided voters. For answers, who better to consult than a Professor of Marxism. Michael …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #255 - September 11th 2024 - Professor Nicholas Aroney 1:27:12

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The Sir John Graham Lecture 2024 guest speaker was Professor Nicholas Aroney, from the University of Queensland. The speech was entitled “The Compass of Character”. It explored law, education and religion, and their roles in the formation of character. In a most interesting conversation we covered the talk and, amongst other things, the threat on d…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #254 - September 4th 2024 - Professor James Allan 1:25:25

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New Zealand men and women are being encouraged to pay attention to the court decision in the case of “Tickle v Giggle”. Why be interested in a comedic sounding Australian judge's decision? Well, the ruling has been labelled “dystopian" and "distorting key concepts of sex and discrimination, while dodging Australia’s human rights obligations vis a v…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #253 - August 28th 2024 - Jill Ovens and Behnam Ben Taleblu 1:44:07

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“Without an anchor in biological reality, laws based on ’sex’ become meaningless and justice cannot be served.” So wrote evolutionary biologist Colin Wright. Jill Ovens, National Secretary and Co-Leader of the Women’s Rights Party, responds to the ruling of an Australian Judge that sex is changeable in a case involving ‘gender identity’. And common…

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Is a Yoga Teacher Training Right for You? 28:52

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In this episode, Darren Main and Pete Guinosso dive into the world of yoga teacher trainings. They break down the various types of trainings and share tips on finding the perfect fit for you. Discover how these trainings can spark personal growth and transformation, highlighting Pete Guinosso’s program as a standout example of a life-changing exper…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #252 - August 21th 2024 - Dr Stephen Rainbow 1:32:23

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Last Friday Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the new Chief of the Human Rights Commission. As always, there will be disagreement over the appointment. Dr Stephen Rainbow brings broad experience to the task before him. Controversy is no stranger. After an hour of discussion, you’ll have a good idea of Rainbow’s stance on some critical issue…

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The Yoga of Compassion 37:47

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In this episode of Living Yoga, Darren Main chats with Zach Beach, a Bay Area yoga teacher and author, about the deeper aspects of yoga beyond the physical poses. They delve into the practice of love and compassion, exploring how yoga can help us connect with our true nature. Zach shares insights on setting intentions, the healing power of compassi…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #251 - August 14th 2024 - Professor Robert MacCulloch 1:27:16

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Robert MacCulloch has a resume to be envied. He began his tertiary education at the University of Auckland, continued it at London School of Economics and Princeton University, He was Director of the PhD Program at Imperial College London. He has been awarded numerous prizes along the way, and returned to NZ twelve years ago. He is Professor of Mac…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #250 - August 7th 2024 - Andrew Hollis and Bryan Leyland 1:24:17

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Over the last few years, three men (two New Zealanders and a South African) have researched the “science” of global warming. They are not “climate scientists”, rather they are laymen. Unrestricted by career threats, they published “CLIMATE ACTUALLY, AND SOME TAKEAWAYS’. They are now about to release volume two. Further details are in the interview …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #249 - July 31st 2024 - Patrick Basham & Ramesh Thakur 1:32:14

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Patrick Basham returns to The Leighton Smith Podcast with the Democracy Institute’s polling for the 2024 Presidential election, in association with the Daily Express. Patrick has built a reputation with us as being arguably the most articulate researcher and commentator on electoral matters. He also answers the question as to whether “diversity, eq…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #248 - July 24th 2024 - Ramesh Thakur 1:20:57

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Ramesh Thakur is well known to this audience; he has appeared on the Leighton Smith Podcast more than once. There was much to catch up on. His views on the world and its various parts are substantiated by life experience. He taught at a number of universities including Otago and ANU Canberra and Rector at the U.N. University. He was also an assista…

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Sleep Wellness with Ayurveda 41:20

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Join Darren Main and Marisa Toriggino as they explore how Ayurveda can enhance sleep quality by aligning with natural cycles. Learn about the impact of doshas on sleep and discover practical tips for a better night's rest, including meal timing and limiting screen time. Marisa shares a calming Ayurvedic sleep snack recipe and highlights the importa…

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