Public Interest
Public InterestMaking sense of politics, power and the economy in Aotearoa NZ. Independent, accessible, audience-funded.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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The Alliance Party is back – and it wants to bring socialism back to New Zealand politics. But is there room for another party on the left?
Ollie Neas speaks to Alliance leader Victor Billot about the party's plans to revive public ownership, full e... more
Watch the first episode of The State of It, a new show from Public Interest featuring comedian Guy Williams and researcher Avigail Allan.
Join Guy and Avi as they tackle the state of crime and punishment in New Zealand. Why does New Zealand lock up ... more
National said urgent changes to local democracy were needed to lower costs and fix the basics. Then, just two months out from an election, it abruptly halted its council amalgamation plans, deferring decisions until after the election.
So what's goi... more
How do you manufacture a political movement?
Ollie Neas talks to investigative journalist Nicky Hager about his new book Dirty Work, which investigates the Taxpayers’ Union and a network of lobby and campaign groups that Hager argues have helped res... more
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Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Spotify | #45 |  New Zealand/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #48 | New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | New Zealand/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | New Zealand/News |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Sweden/News/Politics |
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What is Public Interest about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on politics, power, and the economy in Aotearoa NZ through in-depth conversations with leading voices in unions, policy, climate justice, and public reform. Across episodes, topics such as public ownership versus privatization, government budget choices, social welfare, education funding, health system integrity, and climate and Indigenous rights are explored with a critical, long-form approach. Guests range from union leaders and political actors to researchers, journalists, and activists, offering practical insights, historical context, and actionable perspectives for listeners who want deeper understanding of how policy and power shape everyday life. A notable strength is its independent, audience-funded model which can ... more
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1. Gone By Lunchtime
2. At Large with Toby Manhire
3. Cross Party Lines
4. The Detail
5. Mediawatch
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Public Interest launched 6 months ago and published 36 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Public Interest include:
1. Victor Billot
2. Nicky Hager
3. Chlöe Swarbrick
4. Geoff Bertram
5. Nigel French
6. Bryce Edwards
7. Sean Phelan
8. Bernard Hickey
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