The Leighton Smith Podcast

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Leighton Smith Podcast #349 - October 14th 2026 - John Banks

October 13, 2026

In podcast 349 we continue our series featuring long-serving politicians who know the game inside out, and have a real contribution to make. This week we chat with political veteran John Banks on politics and principles for living. He has dedicated most of his life to politics, devoting a lengthy term to Parliament in Wellington and to the Mayoralty of Auckland. His contribution this week includes some of his personal political adventures — offering some much needed reality checks to the unin...

Leighton Smith Podcast #348 - October 7th 2026 - Rodney Hide (Part 2)

October 06, 2026

When we arranged the interview with ex politician Rodney Hide, we didn’t preplan a list of issues. That could have led to an early conclusion. Instead we breezed through two hours with ease. That evolved into two separate podcasts, including analysis of the election and its major implications for New Zealand. Also, there is separate commentary on the U.S. Supreme Court and climate change, with billions at stake. While Europe seems intent on self-destruction, the European progressives loo...

Leighton Smith Podcast #347 - September 30th 2026 - Rodney Hide (Part 1)

September 29, 2026

Rodney Hide entered Parliament as a list member of the ACT Party in 1996. He became ACT Leader in 2004, and following the 2008 election he was appointed Minister for three portfolios; Local Government, Regulatory Reform and Associate Minister of Commerce. His degrees in science and economics lent credibility to his commentary in other fields like climate change. It has been interesting following his philosophical journey since leaving parliament in 2011. And ...for the first time we talked fo...

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