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The Dispatches

Left Foot Media
New Zealand
Free Speech Union
Mainstream Media
Public Trust
Abortion
Auckland University Of Technology
Labour Party
Academic Freedom
Conscience Rights
Hate Speech Law
Victoria University
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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded4 years ago
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In this episode of The Dispatches podcast I share my thoughts on the suspension of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, in particular, why this isn’t cancel culture, and what the authentic conservative approach to freedom of expression looks like.

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Did you know that many patients are regularly being euthanised without consent, and that it’s been going on for many years? In the latest episode of The Dispatches I discuss why this is happening, and why it was always going to be an inevitable outco... more

In light of the violence and destruction we’ve seen unfolding in Los Angeles over the past week or so, it seems pertinent to examine what Christianity teaches about civil disobedience. Is it morally acceptable? Are there limits? How does this apply t... more

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Jonathan Ayling
Chief Executive of the Free Speech Union
Free Speech Union
Episode: The NZ Pro-Lifer Arrested and Charged for Offending Someone
David Quinn
Irish social and religious commentator with extensive experience in media and advocacy.
Iona Institute
Episode: The Growing Immigration Crisis That Led to Violence in Coolock
Coleman Hughes
Black American author, scholar and podcast host
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Episode: How Not To Talk About Race And Politics

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Brendan Malone
Host providing commentary and thoughts on current social issues, politics, and culture in New Zealand, with a focus on moral and ethical considerations.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Insanely biased

    Completely lacking in critical thinking

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ntdwwira
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic analysis of NZ news, society and the future of the West

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cchap88
    a year ago
  • wtf lmao

    Podcast Addict
    aftanith
    3 years ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sozo's owner
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great to hear an alternative view.

    Podcast Addict
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    Fred
    4 years ago

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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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