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Grover Norquist
Founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform
Americans for Tax Reform
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Grover Norquist on No New Taxes and holding politicians to it
Oliver Hartwich
Lawyer and economist, think-tank fellow at the New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Jordan Williams and Oliver Hartwich on MMP Gaming and Overhang Chaos
Paul Henry
ACT party candidate, high-profile television figure
ACT Party
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Paul Henry on ACT, Tax Cuts, and Taking an Axe to Wellington
Simon Court
ACT Party spokesman on infrastructure and resource management
ACT Party
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Simon Court on the RMA shakedown holding New Zealand hostage
Cam Bagrie
Economist seated in the budget lockup, invited guest
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Jordan Williams and economist Cam Bagrie on Budget 2026
Nick Clark
Executive Director, New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Nick Clark and Jordan Williams on why council amalgamation could make town halls even worse
Jordan Williams
Executive Director and Co-founder, Taxpayers' Union
Taxpayers' Union
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Nick Clark and Jordan Williams on why council amalgamation could make town halls even worse
Ruth Richardson
Chair of the Taxpayers' Union and former Finance Minister
Taxpayers' Union
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Ruth Richardson on New Zealand’s fiscal reckoning
Elizabeth Rata
Professor of Education, University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: Taxpayer Talk: Professor Elizabeth Rata on the decline of education in New Zealand

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Jordan Williams
Co-host of Taxpayer Talk
Peter Williams
Host of Taxpayer Talk

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Bunch o’ charlatans.

    Grow a heart, guys. Tax = Love.

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    Dan Bartlett
    New Zealand2 years ago

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A notable critique in reviews suggests the tone is partisan; balance may vary by guest.
A few listeners perceive it as strongly aligned with taxpayer advocacy and critique of public spending.

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#33
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#104
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Taxpayer Talk: Simon Court on the RMA shakedown holding New Zealand hostage
Q: What are the two main reforms you're proposing and how do they differ from the current system?
Two separate bills: a planning bill and a natural environment bill, designed to restore private property rights and deliver a generational change in how infrastructure and housing are planned while protecting the environment.
Taxpayer Talk: Simon Court on the RMA shakedown holding New Zealand hostage
Q: In your opinion, is the legislation as planned suitable or does it need more scrutiny and changes?
The bills are in process and parliamentary select committees are the right place to gather feedback; a substantial portion being around 80% complete at introduction would be a decent starting point for government bills.
Taxpayer Talk: Grover Norquist on No New Taxes and holding politicians to it
Q: Is the pledge adaptable to spending restraint, and could there be a separate pledge on spending limits?
Norquist acknowledges the idea and discusses the structural challenges of spending votes versus tax votes, suggesting a spending-focused mechanism could exist in theory but explaining the legislative realities that complicate such a dual pledge.
Taxpayer Talk: Grover Norquist on No New Taxes and holding politicians to it
Q: How do you deal with politicians who sign the pledge and then break it?
He notes that while breaches have occurred, the pledge creates accountability through voter expectations and primary challenges, and emphasizes the overall impact of the pledge on shaping fiscal behavior across parties and elections.
Taxpayer Talk: Grover Norquist on No New Taxes and holding politicians to it
Q: What caused you to set up Americans for Tax Reform and what do you hope to achieve with the pledge?
Norquist explains Reagan-era tax policy impetus, the goal of binding politicians to no new taxes through a voters-to-policymaker promise, and the pledge's role in creating durable limits on tax increases across administrations.

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What is Taxpayer Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fiscally focused, policy-driven show that critiques government spending, public sector reform, and governance. Episodes regularly feature economists, think-tank researchers, and politicians who analyze budgets, taxation, privatization, and regulatory reform, often from a taxpayer advocacy perspective. Listeners likely value clear-eyed policy critique, data-driven arguments, and practical reform ideas aimed at reducing waste and improving accountability. Notable for interviewing high-profile policy voices and for debates that juxtapose free-market principles with public service realities, making it a fit for sponsors targeting policymakers, professionals in economics and public governance, and politically engaged audiences who favor accoun... more

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2. Oliver Hartwich
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4. Simon Court
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6. Nick Clark
7. Jordan Williams
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