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Different Matters by Damien Grant

Damien Grant
Conservatism
Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand
Methamphetamine
Grade Inflation
Trans Movement
Liberal World Order
United States
China
Donald Trump
Higher Education
Ron Brierley
Paul Wood
New Zealand Higher Education
Epistemic Humility
Elite Overproduction
Woke Ideology
Symbolic Capitalists
Leonardo Da Vinci
Enlightenment

I have been incredibly fortunate, and also incredibly reckless, over my nearly six decades.

For reasons that are unclear to me a number of wonderful New Zealander’s have been willing to give up an hour of their time to talk to me.

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Freelance writer and editor Nevil Gibson has been a journalist since 1968, including in the positions of Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief at the National Business Review, for which he now reviews books.

Following a review of Ron Brierly's book, ... more

Sarah McLaughlin is Senior Scholar, Global Expression at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. She studies the relationship between authoritarianism, free nations, and global censorship.

She recently published a book about transnatio... more

Oliver is the Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative. Before joining the Initiative, he was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, the Chief Economist at the Policy Exchange in London, and an advisor in the UK Ho... more

Matthew Hooton is a respected centre-right commentator on New Zealand politics and its political economy, including as one of the best-read weekly columnists for the New Zealand Herald.

He recently completed his PhD in Philosophy at the University ... more

David Cohen is a Wellington writer and the author of eight books. In 2025 he released his political biography, Jacinda: The Untold Stories, co-authored by Rebecca Keillor, in November 2025.

After Jacinda turned down Cohen's request to interview her... more

Stephen Rowe is full-stack digital strategist by profession, innovator by passion, and a storyteller at heart.

With over a decade of experience under his belt, he has mastered the art of bridging and blending cutting-edge technology with human conn... more

Helen Janeith Joyce is an Irish journalist and gender critical activist. She studied as a mathematician and worked in academia before becoming a journalist.

Joyce began working for The Economist as education correspondent for its Britain section in... more

Bariz Shah, originally from Afghanistan, grew up in New Zealand in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, grappling with a sense of identity shaped by the tension between his cultural roots and his new environment.

At age 18, Bariz ended up in an Auckl... more

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Nevil Gibson
Former editor of the National Business Review; book reviewer for MBR
National Business Review / MBR
Episode: Nevil Gibson on Different Mattters, the business of Ron Brierley
Serah McLaughlin
Director/Founder at Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Sarah McLaughlin on Different Matters and Authoritarians in the Academy
Oliver Hartwich
Dr. and guest expert on international affairs
Episode: Dr Hartwich on Different Matters, world order, risks to democracy & Donald Trump's role in it.
Matthew Hooton
New Zealand Herald columnist; political commentator and PhD candidate
New Zealand politics and academia
Episode: Dr Matthew Hooten on Different Matters, conservatism, its principles and conservatists in government
David Cohen
Author of Jacinda, The Untold Story
co-author with Rebecca Keillor
Episode: David Cohen on Different Matters, Jacinda and The Untold Stories
Stephen Rowe
American political AI expert
Cato Institute; Leadership Institute
Episode: Stephen Rowe on Different Matters, liberterianism, AI in politics and AI in Porn
Helen Joyce
Author of a book on the trans movement
Author, The book on trans movement
Episode: Helen Joyce on Different Matters, the trans movement and why it is uniquely poisonous
Bariz Shah
Author of Beyond Hope
Episode: Bariz Shah on Different Matters, Beyond Hope, and Islam
Dr. James Kierstead
Academic and author of Amazing Grades report
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Dr James Kierstead on Different Matters, Grade Inflation and its links

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Damien Grant
Host of Different Matters

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Barbera Oakley on Different Matters, psychopaths, sociopaths, Machiavellianism and the evil genes behind them
Q: What is the difference between a sociopath and someone with borderline personality disorder or Machiavellian traits?
The host asks for a practical differentiation; Oakley explains that sociopathy (often linked with nurture) and psychopathy (more biological) sit along a spectrum with overlapping traits, and Machiavellianism relates to strategic manipulation, while borderline personality disorder involves impacts on emotion regulation and social functioning, with some potential for change depending on the underlying biology and environment.
David Cohen on Different Matters, Jacinda and The Untold Stories
Q: How do you see Ardern's approach to crisis management, like the Christchurch attack and COVID, fitting into the broader arc of her leadership?
The guest notes that her empathic leadership style helped unite the public in crisis but also risked overreach, and that this balance between empathy and policy outcomes is a central tension in evaluating her legacy.
David Cohen on Different Matters, Jacinda and The Untold Stories
Q: Why did you decide to publish a broader social portrait of New Zealand rather than a straightforward biography of Ardern?
The guest argues the book is as much about New Zealand's collective response to Ardern as it is about the former prime minister herself, emphasizing the voices of ordinary citizens and journalists in shaping the national narrative.
David Cohen on Different Matters, Jacinda and The Untold Stories
Q: What was the difference in your perception of Jacinda Ardern at the start of the book compared to after you wrote it?
The guest explains that his view evolved as he spent years researching and interviewing a wide range of New Zealanders, leading to a nuanced appreciation of her charisma and impact, while also acknowledging her limitations and the surrounding cultural dynamics.

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A long-running interview show anchored by a singular host, featuring in-depth conversations with authors, academics, journalists, and policy thinkers who dissect politics, economics, culture, and international affairs from a New Zealand–centric and globally informed perspective. Episodes frequently explore ambitious ideas, controversial topics, and contemporary issues through long-form questioning that challenges guests to unpack their research, books, or experiences with nuance and intellectual candor. Notable strengths include a willingness to tackle complex, sometimes contentious subjects, a mix of archival and timely topics, and a pattern of drawing on guest expertise to surface practical implications for audiences interested in policy,... more

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