We will be taking a show hiatus.If you'd like to hear our other podcast:>>>visit: https://pod.link/escapetheninetofive or Search 'Escape the nine to five" on your favourite podcast platform.If you'd like to contact our host, Steve Oehley, his d

Brooke Van Velden - Do we still need a Covid Mandate?

Feb 28th, 2022 35m 15s

This month Steve Oehley speaks to deputy leader and health spokesperson for ACT, Brooke Van Velden.We discussed the balance between individual freedom and the safety of the population, why she thinks COVID restrictions imposed by the government

Gareth Morgan - Are we a genuine democracy?

Jan 31st, 2022 33m 3s

One of the inspirations for the show is The Opportunity Party (TOP) whose policies are based on evidence of what works overseas, not what sounds good. Steve interviews the founder of TOP, Gareth Morgan.He's a businessman holds a doctorate in ec

Mary Holm - Financial Advice for the New Year

Dec 31st, 2021 50m 59s

Pod Defend New Zealand as a political podcast for Kiwis who are sick of media bias, and want to hear informed conversation about issues affecting Kiwis.Host Steve Oehley lets guests do most of the talking while remaining neutral. In the firs

Golriz Ghahraman - A Voice for Refugees

Nov 30th, 2021 47m 17s

This podcast was started with the aim of creating non-biased political conversation. Host Steve Oehley aims to remain neutral, but does challenge guests on certain issues. This month we have Green MP, Golriz Ghahraman. She's the first refugee

Dr. Paul Wood - How to Escape from Prison

Oct 31st, 2021 43m 24s

Dr. Paul Wood was convicted of murder as an 18 year old, after a drug deal gone wrong. During his time in prison, he completing a degree in psychology and philosophy, before eventually gaining a PhD in psychology. He is the first New Zealander

Simon Bridges - National Identity

Sep 30th, 2021 42m 3s

This month Steve spoke to Simon Bridges, National MP for Tauranga.He is the former leader of the opposition and has been quite outspoken about crime in New Zealand lately, and the police's response to crime.We spoke about crime as well as a num

Jarrod Kerr - An update on the NZ Economy

Aug 31st, 2021 29m 26s

This month, Steve spoke to Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist for Kiwibank.He talks about the economic outlook for New Zealand, the housing crisis and what the recent rule changes may mean for the NZ housing market.Jarrod shares some financial advice

Kieran McAnulty - How to get elected, Howl of a Protest, and money to the mob...

Aug 1st, 2021 43m 47s

This month, we spoke to Kieran McAnulty about his role as a MP representing the Wairarapa and how he turned a traditionally blue region red.With his rural roots, we spoke about his views on the farmers the "Howl of a Protest".He also gave a bet

Peyton Bond - Sex Work in NZ

May 16th, 2021 29m 42s

In this episode, Steve speaks to Otago University PhD student, Peyton Bond about sex work in NZ. As one of the only places in the world where sex work is decriminalised, she looks into factors affecting their workplace.

Siouxsie Wiles - Covid-19 Vaccine

Apr 16th, 2021 44m 53s

This months guest is 2021 New Zealander of the Year, Siouxsie Wiles.Siouxsie is a microbiologist and science communicator. She became a household name in 2020, recognisable as the "pink-haired lady" who communicated about Covid-19 to New Zealan

Alan Duff - A Conversation with My Country

Mar 16th, 2021 45m 54s

This month, we speak with Alan Duff about his experiences growing up in New Zealand.Alan Duff is an author, most famous for the book and film, Once Were Warriors. We speak to him about his most recent book, A Conversation with My Country.We als

Jamie Whyte - Freedom of Speech

Feb 15th, 2021 34m 57s

Jamie Whyte is a New Zealand classical-liberal academic and politician who was the Leader of the ACT party in 2014. Whyte is a former philosophy lecturer, currency trader and management consultant. He has written books and newspaper columns abo

Shai Navot - Declare a Housing Emergency in New Zealand

Jan 16th, 2021 35m 21s

In our very first episode, we talk to TOP party leader Shai Navot.Shai strives to move away from tribal politics and avoid the types of polarising political battles that are currently seen overseas. Through honest leadership, she believes New Z

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