
Award winning podcasters Pat and Chewie host a news commentary show that is broadcast weekdays Big Hairy News, or #BHN, gives the space needed to cover off the stories covered rather than the two and a half minutes the mainstream media gives guests between weather and the next ad break.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1429 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

Willow-Jean Prime, Labour Party's spokesperson for Social Development & Employment, joins us LIVE to discuss the MSD report findings regarding missed benefit payments.Paul Barlow joins us for the weekly Open Brief Debrief: Who needs the Kiwimart? Now... more
Labour's Ayesha Verrall was rushed by anti-vaxxers and protected by her fellow candidates at a Wellington event last night.ASA have upheld, in part, a complaint against National Party flyers spreading misinformation about Labour's tax policy.PSA work... more
The NZ Herald does not do their own polling, preferring to take everyone else's polls and make what has become NZ's "official" poll of polls and if you look at that, which shows trends rather than a specific data set and that trend looks terrible for... more
Act Party leader David Seymour isn't against Act voters giving their electorate vote to National, but the desired overhang is easier said than donePM Christopher Luxon is spinning that fewer NZ's are leaving for Australia, which is true, but still wo... more
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Refreshing evidence-based hot takes and integrity dissecting NZ news and politics from the left
Pat and Chewy I trust, they are both honest and reliable and hold the left and right to account, I better informed by them than the MSM ❤️ the right are to scared to go and defend their policies
I send this podcast to anyone who I speak to who is wrestling with our current social issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. Particularly good for non Maori to wrap their heads around what on earth is going on, how it affects the people of this country and who benefits and who doesn’t. In this current media crisis keep doing what you’re doing at BHN. You help explain the smoke and mirrors in our current world.
A balm to my left leaning soul. Keeps me up to date on political current affairs. Fab guests with minimal time restrictions so discussions are thorough. Hosts add humor.
Progressive, and thoughtful commentary on politics. The interviews are the best part and intelligent questions asked to very knowledgeable guests.
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YouTube | #9 | |
Spotify | #197 | |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | |
Apple Podcasts | #90 |
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A left-leaning, New Zealand–focused current affairs show that delivers longer-form analysis and lively debate across political developments, policy debates, and media coverage. Episodes frequently dissect party leadership dynamics, election strategies, policy proposals, and the role of data in politics, often with guests ranging from MPs and policy experts to journalists and activists. The hosts mix sharp critique with humor, crowd-sourced audience input, and live reaction segments, making it a go-to for listeners who want context, nuance, and accountability in political storytelling. A standout aspect is the integration of Open Brief data and other tools to illuminate how messaging and media framing shape public opinion, which is likely to... more
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Recent guests on #BHN Big Hairy News include:
1. Willow-Jean Prime
2. Nigel Farage
3. Ganesh Nana
4. Greg Fleming
5. Ayesha Verrall
6. Fleur Fitzsimmons
7. Debbie Ngawira Pekka
8. Tama Portaka
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