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The Dispatches

Left Foot Media
New Zealand
Free Speech Union
Mainstream Media
Public Trust
Abortion
Labour Party
Auckland University Of Technology
Victoria University
Academic Freedom
Conscience Rights
Hate Speech Law
Censorship
United Kingdom
Greens
National Party
Green Party
Donald Trump
Christianity
Darlene Tana
Race-Based Politics

Commentary and contrarian thinking on politics, current affairs and culture from Aotearoa New Zealand

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The second episode in a special 6 part podcast adaption of a lecture series that I was asked to present at an event in January 2026 on Artificial Intelligence in the light of Christian anthropology.

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In this special 6 part podcast adaption of a lecture series that I was asked to present at an event in January 2026, we explore the issue of Artificial Intelligence in the light of Christian anthropology.

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Today's episode features my presentation from last week's Voice For Life national conference about two important paintings that hang in our home, and offer profound meaning about the culture of death we find ourselves living in, and the countercultur... more

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Some serious thoughts, questions, and important Christian doctrinal considerations about the morality of the US war with Iran.

In this episode of The Dispatches I pose some (hopefully) sober and consideration-worthy thoughts and questions about the ... more

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Brendan Malone
Host of The Dispatches with recurring contributions on political commentary and cultural analysis focused on NZ.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Insanely biased

    Completely lacking in critical thinking

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    ntdwwira
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic analysis of NZ news, society and the future of the West

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    cchap88
    2 years ago
  • wtf lmao

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    aftanith
    3 years ago
  • Excellent

    If you want a sane, counter-cultural perspective on current issues in New Zealand, Brendan is your man !

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    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Great to hear an alternative view.

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Should Parents Be Punished If Kids Skip School? | Dispatches With Dieuwe
Q: Do you think that cracking down on parents is a sound policy response to this?
There is a concern that it could lead to state overreach and that parents should have the flexibility to decide what’s best for their children, balancing personal rights with educational accountability.
Should Parents Be Punished If Kids Skip School? | Dispatches With Dieuwe
Q: Do you have any theories about why the attendance rate is like this now?
The attendance issues may be due to factors like long COVID impacts and parents choosing to keep kids at home during mild illnesses instead of sending them to school.
How Not To Talk About Race And Politics
Q: Do you see it that way and what do you attribute it to?
Hughes believes racial tensions worsened due to social media and technology which misrepresent the reality of race relations improving until 2013.
How Not To Talk About Race And Politics
Q: Can you cite examples of policies that would be better at reducing racial disparities?
Hughes argues that socioeconomics is a better proxy for disadvantage and addresses poverty more effectively than race-based policies.
The US Election Autopsy | Dispatches With Dieuwe
Q: Do you think this was a worse defeat than 2016?
Dieuwe believes that for the Democrats, this was a massive defeat compared to 2016, where Trump secured a larger lead in multiple swing states and won the popular vote.

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A to-the-point, opinion-driven show that analyzes politics, current affairs, and culture in New Zealand through a contrarian, often faith-informed lens. Episodes frequently tackle timely topics such as leadership, policy debates, and media critique, combining historical context with contemporary implications. Notable is the willingness to challenge mainstream narratives and to connect domestic issues to broader ideological themes, including religion and public policy. The format tends to feature strong viewpoints, rigorous argumentation, and calls for civic engagement, making it useful for listeners who want provocative, policy-oriented commentary.

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