There are less than 100 days until the election. We talk about Vic Crone releasing policy, the fight over the port and Mark Thomas's more famous namesake. We recorded with microphones this week so the sound is considerably improved.

Bonus extra: The missing episode

Jun 8th, 2016 17m 22s

This is a frankenstein of an episode we have pulled together from an recording we did the week of the budget, which we thought was lost forever! We talk about some budget stuff, Council comms, and introduce a new segment.

Episode 8: Housing and Central Government

Jun 8th, 2016 35m 16s

We are finally back! Sorry for being away so long, we missed you. This episode we look back at the developments around housing, mostly covering the central governments attempts to deal with the definitely not a crisis. Check out our fancy new w

Episode 7: A book and the big picture

May 14th, 2016 31m 10s

We are back in studio discussing a book by John Palino, which candidate makes the best burgers, and whats going on with this election. We also fail to explain the ADHB and AECT election.

Episode 6: The Right is Fighting

May 3rd, 2016 23m 28s

An off site recording this week means the audio quality is lower but the conversation is top notch as we discuss the tension amongst the two centre right factions of auckland politics.

Episode 5: Cutting Waste and Campaign Finance

Apr 27th, 2016 28m 40s

This week a look at Vic Crones first policy, why Phil Goff is talking to National party members, and we decide maybe money doesn't make a difference. Or maybe it does.

Episode 4: Vic Crone and Housing

Apr 19th, 2016 25m 16s

In this fourth episode we talk about two recent articles concerning Vic Crone, have a freewheeling discussion about housing as an issue, and Ryan explains why Northern Rodney shouldn't secede from the Supercity

Episode 3: Begging and Waitemata

Apr 10th, 2016 29m 54s

In our third episode we talk about what would make Phil Goff stop campaigning, why berms and beggars are the same thing, and which council candidate got shot at in Soweto

Episode 2: The Waterfront Stadium and Voter Turnout

Apr 3rd, 2016 22m 20s

In our second episode we talk about why the candidates care about building a stadium on the waterfront, why barely anyone voted in 2013, and why more people might vote this year. Follow us @ryanmearns and @leroybeckett and let us know what you