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Should all people be placed in categories based on their gender, race or sexuality in order to help fight injustice? Kimberle Crenshaw, who coined the term "intersectionality," believes so. In this episode of CounterCulture, the panel goes straight to the source of the intersectionality movement and unpacks the logical conclusion to Crenshaw's ideas. Are there better ways to fight racism than with more racism? Is there hope and redemption to be found in cultural Marxism? Or does it bring more harm than good? Join the panel as they dive into all of those questions and more. Here's the latest episode of Counter Culture hosted by Samuel Bilton ...

Bob examines two hysterical media reports from Stuff and Radio NZ which panic about "far-right" students in schools who may be closet "trad-wives", or worse still, hold conservative views. Perhaps they're just the sensible ones who don't buy the left wing narrative being indoctrinated by the teachers' union and the Ministry of Education. Of course, every left-wing student is a perfect little angel.

We speak to our UK correspondent Sean Redfearn from Christian Concern. Topics include the resignation of PM Sir Keir Starmer; the ARC Conference and comments made by Nigel Farage; media ignore the disturbing 'gang rape report'; continued unrest after the Bristol attempted beheading and Henry Nowak case; UK (and Europe) feeling the heat; and will the England football succeed or fail at the FIFA World Cup.

In this episode Family Matters, Simon speaks with Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts. Juliet is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Waikato, and an expert in charity law. Several years ago, alongside Professor Frank Scrimgeour, they published research showing how much religious charities in New Zealand contributed - something like $6.1 billion a year. She argues this is clear evidence that the government and the public need to do more to support charities, not make things more difficult - and she stresses she is saying this as an atheist.

Join Simon as he talks the issues of the day ... LIVE from London of all places. The main topics covered in this video include: 1. ARC Forum Attendance: Details regarding his presence at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Forum event in London. 2. UK Leadership Changes: Commentary surrounding the sudden resignation of United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 3. Green Party Tax Criticisms: Political pushback mocking an alleged $800 million calculation error within the New Zealand Green Party's proposed tax policy. 4. KiwiSaver Policy Resistance: Counter-arguments and criticism directed toward the National Party's updated KiwiSaver scheme frameworks.

In this episode of Daybreak – 92% of schools want nothing to do with ‘Pride Week’; the ARL are okay with domestic violence, drugs and coercion of abortions but not quoting the Bible; saying hurty words can get you a red card at the FIFA World Cup; 1 in 4 US workers are still working from home – especially younger workers; NZ’s Supreme Court is (rightly) called out for activism; Winston is no longer the Kingmaker – but we already knew that; did the Minister for Women tell a porkie; NZ has a medicine-funding crisis; tourists are ignoring the tipping culture in the US; Obama opens his new library but wants photo ID to enter (which is highly ironic); Sir Keir Starmer is ‘dead man walking’ as PM; a new report on rape gangs exposes how woke ideology enabled one of the most horrific scandals in British history – but the NZ media don’t want to talk about it; Tulsi Gabbard releases documents about Fauci’s connection to the Wuhan Lab and the suppression of the virus’ lab-leak origins – once again not reported by the NZ media; and Kamala reminds us just how lucky we all were in 2024.

In THE FATHERHOOD MANIFESTO, former New York Times and now independent journalist Alex Berenson, author of the best-selling and groundbreaking "Unreported Truths" series on COVID - and father of three - offers a unique, punchy, and long-overdue take on why fathers matter - and how to be a better dad. Berenson says that it stands as a necessary corrective to a culture that has devalued fatherhood and the masculine parenting virtues of stoicism and independence. For far too long, mainstream parenting guides have pretended that "gentle parenting" is the secret to child-rearing - and that fathers are simply less empathetic moms. This lie - and it is a lie - has done huge damage to fathers, their sons and daughters, families, and society. We also ask Alex about how he has been proven right about the claims he made about the harms of marijuana when he visited NZ in 2020, and also an update on his lawsuit against former President Joe Biden and Twitter who cancelled his account because of his questioning of the COVID vaccine narrative.

The Wheel of Power Vs Blind Justice! Is the wheel of power and privilege the solution to all injustice in the world? Can we finally see who needs our help and who are those responsible for all the truly evil things in the world? Or is it simply an attempt to solve evil with evil, racism with racism? Resulting in a fresh flavor of marxism, one that will be no less deadly if we don't reject it. Turns out we may have been on to something with the concept of blind justice after all.Samuel Bilton presents the latest episode of BiltonTruth

In this episode of Daybreak – latest poll of polls; the BSA were planning for 2027 until…; Labour scraps the $5 surcharge on prescriptions but there’s a few red flags in their presentation; the Taranaki Cathedral are similar to St Matthews in the City and have forgotten to open their Bible; Winston Peters stops our international embassies being woke; Lush cosmetics celebrates Maui Dolphins and breast removal of gender-confused girls; more push-back by sports teams against ‘Pride’ games; Pauline Hanson hits the target in her speech on gender ideology, late term abortion, multiculturalism, and media bias; JD Vance shares his faith; Labour and the Opportunity Party don’t want to go on The Platform; is Otago University promoting a ‘sacred cow’; and why are the All Whites playing in black at the FIFA World Cup. That’s the confusion that got a commentator sacked.

We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party in Oz. Topics covered include: the rise and rise of Pauline Hanson and One Nation; is Pauline a social conservative; a new pro life bill banning late term abortions to be introduced in South Australia; attempts to reintroduce biological definitions of woman & man are also being made in Oz as in NZ; and a new documentary on born-alive abortions.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates a pro-life win in South Australia, although notes the next stages will be difficult. He also agrees with the changes to New Zealand’s medical council leadership, noting that professional groups should not be imposing often contentious political and cultural views on members. Keeping in the positive spirit, he thanks Winston Peters for recent directions to MFAT to focus on its core job, and not promoting some causes and not others. He then turns his attention to Erica Stanford’s comment that a U16 social media response is coming in a few weeks and her calling out immigration officials who misled her. Simon agrees with viewers that all involved with this misleading should be sacked. He ends with a quick discussion of why the TV series, Doctor Who, has effectively been cancelled after replacing its popular storytelling with woke narratives, diversity hires, and endless political lectures.

Standing up for reality! Simon O'Connor speaks with New Zealand First MP, Jenny Marcroft MP, about her Member’s Bill to define what a woman and man are. Titled the Legislation (Definition of a Woman and a Man) Amendment Bill, it was created to return common sense and legal clarity. Jenny explains that the move to draft the legislation was prompted in 2023 by Family First’s petition and also discussions that New Zealand First had with voters during the election campaign.Jenny explains how “policy drift” has eroded women’s sex-protected rights, citing community concerns about school bathrooms and changing facilities, women competing against biological males in sport, and biological males being housed in female prisons.#familyfirstnz @nzfirst

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest political polls; ministry of Education and the PPTA continue to push LGBT+ indoctrination in schools; the chilling effect of changes to charitable donation tax rules; Simeon Brown ousts woke medical council leaders; Labour doesn’t want primary age children assessed; UK to ban social media – what about NZ; Winston Peters mocks Rainbow Action Tamaki; the Charities Commission don’t seem to want to investigate charities that operate similar to Family First – guess why; the Defence Force continues to push the COVID mandate; China continues to persecute the Christian Church; Labour finally figure out that only mums can be pregnant – progress; and a NZ church makes worldwide news for being opposed to biblical truth.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon welcomes breaking news that the Minister of Health has replaced the leadership of the Medical Council. This body oversees the key medical competencies needed for doctors, yet has become captured by ideologies including critical race theory. He then goes through events in New Zealand and overseas illustrating the increasing absurdity of the trans lobby. From a male wrestler (by identifying as a woman) sexually assaulting a girl he was competing against, to the company Lush promoting mutilating surgery – Simon encourages viewers to put in a submission on the ‘what is a woman’ Bill. Simon also discusses the UK’s decision to ban under-16-year-olds accessing social media, though questions how they are doing to do this effectively. He also notes the euthanasia question is back on the UK parliamentary agenda despite the last Bill having just been defeated. He wraps up discussing the latest, and arguably last, idiotic ruling by the Broadcasting Standards Authority and also encourages listeners to sign up to this year’s Forum on the Family.

In this episode of Daybreak – latest political polls from both Australia and New Zealand, and why National will be worried; father of child unlawfully uplifted by police speaks out; Te Pati Maori co-leader struggles to park legally; a small gathering of people who don’t want to recognise biology & truth; St Matthews in the City forget to open their Bible; Canada struggles to define what is a woman – because it’s ‘Pride Month’; mother (rightly) expresses concern over dudes in girls changing room at public pool; a 15 year old female wrestler is allegedly sexually assaulted by a trans wrestler in the US (and it’s on video); NZ Herald completely misrepresents a story related to Labour’s new candidate Rakesh Naidoo; 1News are concerned about US immigration policy but are completely silent on Canada’s; Freddy the German is going viral in the US; the left love wealth when its their own but not when it’s Elon Musk; and Samuel Bilton (and some OIA’s) destroys the narrative of Chloe on cannabis convictions.

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty for the murder of Austin Metcalf at a track meet last year. Metcalf was stabbed in the heart by Anthony after asking Anthony to leave his team's tent. This has resulted in critical theory being put on full display. Anthony, the murderer, has somehow been made into the victim. It's a tragedy that has been inflamed by the racism that has followed.

Chloe often misleads with her claims around marijuana and it’s impact on our criminal justice system. Samuel uses both his experience as a police prosecutor and data received from a official information request to test Chloe’s claims on the legal impacts of marijuana in New Zealand. Let’s make sure New Zealand continues to say nope to dope!

75% of boys and 70% of girls have seen pornography by the time they are thirteen. Even many pastors and those in leadership positions are struggling in secret. The panel discuss the exploitation that porn causes as well as how young men and women can get free from it's grip.

In this episode of Political Playback – the Opportunities Party oppose biological truth, but want to be kingmaker – should that be non-binary maker?; the latest poll on attitudes to puberty blockers showing waning support for them in NZ; Labour announce their list, a policy, and a policeman; should a National MP be handing out promotional material in schools to children; Greens are strong on talking, speeding and charging; China sanctions some MPs unless they say sorry; an ACT MP leaves politics due to ill health; a former Labour cabinet minister who’s gay reckons she was invited to join NZ First; the soon-to-be dumped BSA prove again today why nobody will miss them; and Bob and Simon share their recent blogs.

Bob ‘takes one for the team’ yet again, and reviews the new ActionStation book “The Far-Right Playbook” so that you don’t need to read it – and to see if he gets a mention. He’ll be absolutely gutted if he doesn’t.

In this episode Family Matters, Simon speaks with Iranian-New Zealander activist and writer Forough Amin about the ongoing conflict and upheaval in Iran and what it feels like for Iranians in New Zealand.Forough says the latest round protests began in December 2025 with Tehran Grand Bazaar merchants striking over inflation, rising prices, and currency collapse, then spread nationwide across all 31 provinces after Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged more Iranians to participation. She describes the January massacre in which the Islamic regime opened fire on civilian protestors and shut down the internet, leaving the diaspora without news. Iran International later estimated about 12,000 killed, with later reports suggesting even higher totals.Simon and Forough talk about Iran is currently enduring the world’s longest blackout for over 90 days, with limited return of access requiring VPNs for apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, and reports from inside describe despair, uncertainty, and poverty said to exceed 30%. Forough argues Iran’s decline stems from the 1979 Islamic Revolution: hostage-taking, Sharia enforcement, loss of women’s rights and freedoms, mass executions including of the leftists who helped the regime take power, and prolonging the war with Iraq. She says the regime prioritises ideology and foreign proxies over domestic welfare, citing billions spent on Assad’s Syrian regime, and terror groups such has Hamas, Hezbollah, as well as Yemeni and Iraqi militias. Simon then asks Forough about the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Arrested by the regime’s morality police for hijab violations, Mahsa’s killing fueled the Woman, Life, Freedom protests across the world.Forough speaks of how she and many Iranians want to see an end to the Islamic regime while criticising US negotiations that frames discussion between them and ‘moderates versus radicals’. She notes that the regime is an ideological cult exporting terrorism globally.She and Simon finally discuss the weekly New Zealand rallies, panels, and awareness efforts being run by Iranians and urge the New Zealand government to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation and expel Iran’s ambassador, and take the regime’s threats seriously. To read more of Forough’s thoughts and wider research,

We speak to our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family in Colorado. Topics include: support for LGBT+ issues and 'pride' month wanes; Florida sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT is unsafe for children; in an excerpt from his new book, Vice President JD Vance reflects on how the death of Charlie Kirk influenced his family; a YouTube influencer faces massive backlash after aborting baby with Down syndrome; and is the LA Mayoralty election proof of election fraud in the US.

Is Henry Novak's murder the death knell for DEI? It’s well known that the UK police force, which treated dying Henry Nowak so inhumanly, had undergone DEI training (aka indoctrination). The StraightTalk panel discuss Henry’s tragic murder, and the grossly inhumane and unjust manner in which it was handled by the police.#familyfirstnz

In this episode of Daybreak – the Greens are having a bad time with petitions, capitalism & speeding; the Women’s Refuge, Grant Robertson and Christchurch City Council need help defining what is a woman; latest political poll that the media don’t want to talk about; but the media are keen to talk about the faaaar right Pauline and Nigel; an apology from 1News and the BBC for making stuff up; the disturbing case of Henry Nowak and the response; US support for LGBT issues continues to decline; the danger of euthanasia based on a diagnosis or prognosis which is wrong; and how long should bereavement leave be in NZ.

Is AI dangerous? Here's latest episode of CounterCulture - a fascinating discussion about AI.Samuel Bilton hosts the show, with panellists Jake Stowers, Ethan Aloiai, and Christian Edwin

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon speaks with Yifat Goddard who has just had her Meta account cancelled because she was talking about antisemitism. Yifat is a New Zealander and also Israeli citizen, and she shares how one morning she found that her Facebook, Instagram and Messenger accounts were fully disabled by Meta after a period of restrictions and vague claims she breached “community standards,” with no clear explanation or right of appeal.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares a story of a 17-year-old New Zealand girl who was told by doctors she wouldn’t make three years – a reminder that a doctor’s prognosis is not always right. He then discusses some of the wider dynamics occurring around gender ideology, noting a UN Special Rapporteur has condemned Australia for silencing a doctor – Jillian Spencer – when she spoke out against what is happening to children. He also shares how a New Zealand school is actively promoting gender fluidity to five-year-olds, and encourages parents and grandparents to check carefully what schools are teaching their kids. Simon also discusses a recent court case that insists employers must to pay more respect to employees cultural and religious values. He notes the irony somehow employers are to respect employees’ culture, but the court doesn’t appear to think it goes the other way. Simon also points out this is yet another obligation and cost on employers, whose work is already hard enough.

Richard Dawkins has spent his life not only studying biology but also arguing that God is a delusion. He sits down with Jack Tame and speaks about the pandemic and how it has affected public trust in science. He also discusses what he hopes one day science will solve, and he gives the examples of the origin of life and the nature of consciousness. One day he might be willing to accept the evidence and see these were solved a long time ago.

The tradwife movement is making a comeback, because conservative values, getting married, caring for children, going to church – surprise surprise – makes families happy. They're even making bread from scratch! And that is worrying the media. Majorly. Australia’s '60 Minutes' is the latest outlet to panic. We take a watch...

Has there been a surge in interest among Gen Z for spiritual things after the emptiness of materialism? And is the Church ready to meet that need and answer their biggest questions? Samuel, Jake, Ala and Arian dive headfirst into this vital conversation.

In this episode of Political Playback – make submissions on the Definition of Woman and Man Bill; home-schooling U-turn by the Government; a quick review of Budget 2026, IPSOS Survey highlights continued concerns of voters; the Government spends $3.5m telling us to step off the gas; media issues including RNZ’s ratings and Newstalk ZB’s apology; NZ First says no but is Labour still leaving the door open; and is the leaked Labour media training session derogatory, offensive or just downright embarrassing.

We speak to our UK Correspondent Sean Redfearn about proposed conversion therapy laws in the UK, the latest developments around digital ID, the massive rise of Reform UK in the council elections, and the two competing rallies in London over immigration.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks a big win for the homeschooling community as the Minister of Education removes controversial clauses from an education Bill. Simon explains how the whole situation came to be and finally unfolded. He encourages listeners to check out his latest podcasts with Cynthia Nixon, who is deeply involved in the homeschooling community, so as to get her expert opinion on things. He also encourages people to put in submissions on the ‘what is a woman’ Bill, noting how important it is to stand up for empirical reality. He also draws attention to the contradictory positions of a Māori Party MP who seems to twist tikanga to suit whatever political position is popular today.

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon O'Connor sits down with Ani O’Brien to discuss what appears the most difficult question facing most politicians these days – ‘what is a woman?’ This very discussion is, according to one New Zealand MP, something that is both “irresponsible” and “hateful”, so clearly this is an important podcast to listen to!

The bill that seeks to legally define a "woman" as "an adult human biological female" and a "man" as "an adult human biological male" is getting lots of pushback from the opposition parties. Labour are calling the bill "irresponsible", while Greens co leader Chloe Swarbrick said 'So what is a woman Mr Speaker? Whatever the hell she wants to be" 🙄Our StraightTalk panellists Simon O'Connor , Peter Mortlock , Ro Edge, and Tanya Unkovich discuss this.#familyfirstnz

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss - a digital drivers licence on your phone, and will you be getting one? Why is the Government targeting homeschoolers and what happened to consultation; and the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill - which would define "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", and "man" as "an adult human biological male" – got through its first reading last week despite the opposition of the opposition parties. Where to from here?

The years of free fees at university are over. Two billion dollars of taxpayers money later, it's coming to an end. It was quite clear the goals that Jacinda Ardern's government set out to achieve with this policy failed. But while our minds are turned to our universities, should we rethink the whole system while we are at it?

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Cynthia Hancox to discuss the government looking to give the Ministry of Education huge new powers to impose reporting and assessment requirements on home schooling. Cynthia is the government liaison for the National Council of Home Educators, advises those homeschooling, and has herself homeschooled five children. She shares how the Ministry has not consulted the sector but instead surprised them with proposed legislation via the Education and Training (System Reform) Bill. In fact, she talks of how the Ministry explicitly notes in its own documentation that they have chosen not to engage and expect this to be badly received.

We speak to our US Correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family based in Colorado. We discuss Texas Children’s Hospital creating a ‘detransition clinic’ to settle DOJ and state investigation; the Supreme Court has maintained access to the abortion pill mifepristone via mail; Influencer Joseph Hughes is drawing heavy criticism after posting a video of himself in a hospital gown dramatically acting out the experience of giving birth, when in reality, he is in the process of purchasing his third baby through surrogacy; and several high-profile Christian speakers addressed thousands who gathered Sunday on the National Mall for Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving, an all-day prayer and worship festival ahead of the 250th anniversary of United States independence.

A Bill to define what a Man is and what a Woman is has passed it's first reading. Chloe Swarbrick, David Seymour and Winston Peters give their reactions to the Bill. Samuel also presents the latest data on where the average Kiwi sits on the issue.

Chris Hipkins MP said that Aucklanders have "moved on" from long lockdowns and vaccine mandates, and that they don't hold a grudge against New Zealand Labour Party . Is he correct or tone deaf? Election-year gaslighting perhaps? We discuss this with the StraightTalk panellists.

Does New Zealand have an issue with Immigration? Are we even allowed to have such conversations? The Counter Culture panel wrestles with the question of how successful multiculturalism really is. And can we have a thriving country with an increasing number of conflicting world views?

In this episode of Political Playback – new home schooling reporting raises red flags; biology wins the 1st round regarding the definition of women; Labour admits it will not release ‘cornerstone’ policy costing and job modelling until after the election, citing Treaty of Waitangi concerns; under-16 social media ban bill on hold – now what; Tamatha Paul and violence against Maori women – apparently; Marama Davidson from the Greens relives the Oxford Debate; is the school curriculum delay a wise move – but what does this mean for RSE changes; is the Budget cuts to the public service a good or bad thing; good character assessments for sex offenders to be removed by National; NZ First wants to buy a bank and start KiwiSaver from birth; and should National deliberately lose some electorate seats so their star MPs can get in on the list.

Bob McCoskrie and Simon O'Connor discuss the bill - The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill - which would define "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", and "man" as "an adult human biological male". They look at how different politicians on both sides of the house are voting, and some of their speeches. There's even this revealing statement from Chloe Swarbrick (co-leader of The Greens): "So what is a woman Mr Speaker, whatever the hell she wants to be" ... putting it on record just how messed up their belief system is.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon welcomes special guest – Bob McCoskrie – on the show to discuss the vote in Parliament, last night, on the ‘definition of a woman and man’ Bill. They discuss how the vote went down and the key arguments being used by either side. Simon also briefly discusses media coverage of two differently motivated protests in the United Kingdom, noting how reporters label one and not the other. Finally, he highlights the tragedy of the euthanasia law in Canada, which is seeing those with mental health issues now looking to end their lives prematurely.

Will New Zealand National Party and ACT ‘man up’ and vote for the bill that defines what a woman is in official legislation – and is there a single Labour MP who will educate Chris Hipkins on what a woman is? The "Definitions of Woman and Man" Amendment Bill is scheduled for debate in parliament this week - a moment that could determine the future handling of these issues within New Zealand law. Thanks to New Zealand First and Winston Peters for bringing this Bill before parliament. Our StraightTalk panel discuss this topic in detail. #familyfirstnz #whatisawoman

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Sall Grover to discuss how women are no longer recognised or protected under Australian law. Sall has just lost a court case in which the rights of actual women has come a distant second to the preferences of men who want to identify as female. In a case called Tickle vs. Giggle, a biological man has successfully argued that his preferences and beliefs trump the biological reality of actual women.

In this episode of Daybreak – Stuff take aim at the Israeli Embassy, including inaccurate quotes; AUT confirm their hate for Israel and love for critical theory and intersectionality in their student newspaper; women’s spaces in Australia are ‘cancelled’ and the message you need to give MPs; faaaaaaar right label is rightly ridiculed and called out; a CNN correspondent actually gets it; do Gen Z want AI; non-binary case in Japan which will likely be ignored by their Government; a homophobic slur in AFL gets a 6 week ban but he didn’t even say the hurty word, apparently; Reform UK needs to vet their candidates better; Married at First Sight apparently doesn’t create great honeymoons – who would have thought; and an Auckland FC player shares his powerful story of adoption.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the recent Australian Federal court case involving Sall Grover - a woman standing up for biological reality. Sall has lost her case, and as a consequence there are no longer any protections for biological woman (or men). Simon let's viewers know he has a interview with Sall and will be making that available as soon as it completed. He also discusses a dirty hit job by the newspaper, The Post, on the Israeli Embassy in Wellington. Put simply, he notes this is designed to whip up even more trouble for the Jewish and Israeli community in New Zealand, warning that things are likely to get worse for them due to the actions of this newspaper and others. Finally, he discusses a recent car ramming and knife attack in Italy, and how media try to withhold information about the attacker supposedly out of concern for supposedly vulnerable groups. Simon notes there is a two-tiered approach these days on reporting, with either silence of vocal proclamation, depending on which group an individual has links too.

In this episode of StraightTalk: the latest polls, Nigel, Pauline and Winston – are they related; should the retirement age be raised and should superannuation be means-tested; will National and ACT ‘man up’ and vote for the bill that defines what a woman is in official legislation – and is there a single Labour MP who will educate Chris Hipkins on what a woman is; has Auckland moved on from COVID lockdowns and mandates – the Labour leader says they have, but is he right; and how do we deal with an aging population – more babies or more immigration. Maybe both.