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Free To SpeakAuthor: Free Speech Union
Free to Speak is the New Zealand podcast that goes beyond headlines to explore the principles behind our most contentious debates.Produced by the New Zealand Free Speech Union, it examines freedom of expression and why it matters to a free and democratic society.Expect interviews with guests from New Zealand and around the world, plus deep dives with our Council into the cases and policy work shaping free speech today.Any questions, queries or feedback? Email: podcast@fsu.nz www.fsu.nz Language: en-nz Genres: News, Philosophy, Politics, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ani O'Brien: Why NZ Needs Good Faith Yarns, Not Shouting Matches | Free to Speak
Episode 25
Monday, 29 June, 2026
This winter, Ani O'Brien is taking the Good Faith Yarns Tour around the country: honest, good faith conversations with locals in towns and cities across New Zealand, on the topics we usually just shout about. She sits down with Dane Giraud to walk through the full lineup, stop by stop, and explain why she wanted conversations rather than combat. No debates, no point scoring. Just a willingness to disagree well, listen properly, and stay in the room afterwards for a drink and a yarn. Tickets are $10. All dates, venues and booking: https://www.fsu.nz/events TOUR DATES Queenstown, Tue 21 July: Mayor John Glover and Mike Casey (Rewiring Aotearoa) on growth, infrastructure and energy. Christchurch, Wed 22 July: Professor Te Maire Tau (Ngāi Tahu) on the Treaty and partnership after the Treaty Principles Bill. Dunedin, Thu 23 July: Sir Ian Taylor on technology, AI, ethics and identity. Whangārei, Mon 27 July: Far North councillor Davina Smolders on co-governance and local democracy. Hamilton, Tue 28 July: Duncan Garner on the press gallery and the state of the media. Auckland, Wed 29 July: Rob Campbell on public service neutrality and where the line sits. Tauranga, Thu 30 July: Dr Alistair Reese and Professor Paul Moon on faith, spirituality and the Treaty in history. Palmerston North, Tue 4 August: Liam Hehir on politics and media beyond the Wellington bubble. Wellington, Wed 5 August: Todd Stephenson and Simon O'Connor debate assisted dying. More stops to be announced. ABOUT FREE TO SPEAK Free to Speak is the official podcast of the New Zealand Free Speech Union, uncensored conversations on free speech, civil liberties, and the people defending them. Hosted by Dane Giraud. Join: https://www.fsu.nz/join Donate: https://www.fsu.nz/donate Newsletter: https://www.fsu.nz/subscribe More from the FSU: https://www.fsu.nz All campaigns and links: https://t.mtrbio.com/FreeSpeechUnion Feedback or a guest suggestion? podcast@fsu.nzSupport the showhttps://www.fsu.nz/https://x.com/NZFreeSpeechhttps://www.instagram.com/freespeechnz/https://www.tiktok.com/@freespeechunionnz
