Election 2023: The Front BenchAuthor: Newstalk ZB
Heather du Plessis-Allan, Barry Soper, Phil O'Reilly and Richard Hills thrash out the big political issues in the lead up to Election 2023. There's no holding back, no topic off limits, and no rules in this rapid-fire, highly opinionated election podcast... Language: en-us Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Front Bench: Could we be facing a second election?
Sunday, 8 October, 2023
Every Monday until the election, The Front Bench will take on the biggest talking points of the election campaign. Heather du Plessis-Allan, Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper, former Business NZ CEO Phil O’Reilly and Auckland Councillor Richard Hills have the insight word and analysis. This week the The Spinoff’s Editor-at-Large Toby Manhire steps in for Barry Soper. Our expert panel discusses National’s warning that if it can’t get a suitable deal with New Zealand First and Winston Peters – it may lead to a second election. They also chat about Act’s sizeable drop in the polls – and what’s leading driving their numbers down. The experts dissect the electorates to watch - and chat both Sir John Key and Helen Clark getting involved in the campaign. Plus, each will reveal their favourite policy of the campaign – and give their election night prediction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.