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The "Paul... The Other One" Podcasts.

Paul Barlow
New Zealand
New Zealand First
National Party
Winston Peters
Climate Change
New Zealand Politics
Labour Party
Local Body Elections
ACT Party
Coalition Government
Coalition
New Zealand Government
Voices For Freedom
Disinformation
Māori
Voter Turnout
Auckland
Media Bias
Inflation
David Seymour

An Award Winning Podcaster - Letting the truth ruin a good story... Former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture, Paul has over 35000 followers of his content from across Aotearoa. This content is also available in video formats in fact it probably makes more sense in video - on Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram as well as audio versions where ever you get y... more

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One thing the right wing parties do really well are make noises that sound good about free speech and equal for all, but actually strip back those right so only the noise they agree with gets heard - and Act’s latest policy is exactly what this is - ... more

Headlines are powerful tools - they let us know the important things, and frame 85% of our perception on issues they deal with. So it’s really important to know how they frame bias - and how even our woke left media (Stuff and RNZ) push a right wing ... more

In this week’s Campaign Kōrero, I take a look at the headlines from the last week that could shape the election race and head down to the Defying Definition event held in protest against Winston Peter’s harmful anti-trans Definition of Gender Bill to... more

Our media is trapped by a model that lets right wing bullshitters and bad faith actors get away with being platformed and legitimised - and nowhere is that more apparent than when Winston Peters opens his mouth and spouts inane culture war bs and doe... more

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Sandra Gray
Representative, NZ Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU)
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Episode: Cheaper Public Transport - Labour's latest election policy
Sandra Grey
President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (CTU)
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Episode: Campaign Korero: 10 June, 2026
Shanan Halbert
Labour Party spokesperson for Auckland, local MP for Northcote
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Episode: Campaign Korero: June 4, 2026
Willie Jackson
Labour spokesperson for Māori Development, Māori Crown Relations and Associate Health for Māori
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Episode: Campaign Korero: June 4, 2026
Matt Brachi
Cosplayer, teacher, and Labour candidate for Port Waikato
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Episode: Nerd Out With: Matt Brachi - Port Waikato, Labour
Willow-Jean Prime
Labour Party spokesperson for education, particularly around Māori education
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Episode: Campaign Korero: Episode 1
Don Mackenzie Mayo
Green Party candidate for the Tamaki electorate
Green Party
Episode: NOW: Don Mackenzie Mayo - Green Party, Tamaki Candidate
Tawny Newsome
Actor/Writer involved in Star Trek projects such as Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds
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Episode: Live Long and... Vote, but not for Billionaires and their interests
Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan
Egyptologist, academic, MP, anime fan
Green Party of New Zealand
Episode: NOW: Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan

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Paul Barrownz
Host of the show; publicly associated with political commentary and media analysis in New Zealand.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Quick & awesome

    Really helpful information on telling the difference between what media says vs how they choose to communicate it.

    Check out Paul’s YouTube channel too as he has stuff there too!

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Campaign Korero: 10 June, 2026
Q: What would you like to see change in our tax system and how we approach tax to achieve more equitable outcomes?
A shift toward taxing capital gains more fairly, reform of wealth taxes, and a broader approach to tax that reduces inequality by ensuring the burden is not borne predominantly by workers; this includes addressing housing and living costs and investing in public services.
Campaign Korero: June 4, 2026
Q: Was there anything there for low-income students or the tertiary sector overall?
The guest explains that the budget delivered further cuts and higher costs for students, with the notable removal of a billion-dollar investment in fees-free education, replaced by smaller amounts elsewhere, and highlights concerns about the long-term impact on access to higher education.
Campaign Korero: June 4, 2026
Q: How do you see this budget making Aucklanders feel at the end of what's been delivered?
Shanan Halbert outlines that Auckland has faced high unemployment and significant public service cuts, creating anxiety about job losses and rising living costs, with particular stress on transport and housing costs.
Nerd Out With: Matt Brachi - Port Waikato, Labour
Q: How did you end up in Port Waikato and running as a Labour candidate?
Matt explains his path from cosplaying and teaching to politics, emphasizing community, pro-democracy values, and the importance of engaging young voters.
Running With It: Cyndee Elder - Dunedin City Council
Q: What do you think is the most important thing for voters to take on board before they cast their ballot this year?
Voters should consider candidates who can work collaboratively and are open to dialogue, rather than just sticking to partisan views.

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This show blends sharp political analysis with media-literacy takes, frequently focusing on New Zealand's current affairs through a critical lens on how information is conveyed and contested. Episodes sample a mix of politics, media bias, and policy debates, then widen the lens with pop-culture references and nerd-friendly framing to make complex topics approachable. Noteworthy traits include a steady stream of timely commentary on elections, media governance, and public discourse, plus recurring calls for voter engagement and fact-based scrutiny, all delivered with a candid, opinionated voice. Potential listeners who enjoy principled analysis, skeptical media critique, and culturally relevant examples are likely to find this appealing and ... more

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