It’s one of the most charged, taboo, and divisive words in the English language, four letters that can stop a room cold. Join Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, along with guests - broadcaster Bree Tomasel, women's advocate Jackie Clark, and sociolinguist Dr Julia de Bres - to they dive headfirst into the C work. Where did it came from? Why does it shocks us? And can it ever truly be reclaimed?

The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air.

It&rsquo;s one of the most charged, taboo, and divisive words in the English language, four letters that can stop a room cold. Join Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, along with guests - broadcaster Bree Tomasel, women's advocate Jackie Clark, and sociolinguist Dr Julia de Bres - to they dive headfirst into the C work. Where did it came from? Why does it shocks us? And can it ever truly be reclaimed? The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air.

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero. 

Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary. 

To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or www.nzherald.co.nz

The Elephant is made with support from NZ on Air

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero.&nbsp; Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary.&nbsp;
To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz">www.nzherald.co.nz</a>
The Elephant is made with support from NZ on Air

Veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell tackle the tough questions we're too afraid to ask

The Elephant

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero. 

Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary. 

To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or www.nzherald.co.nz

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero.&nbsp; Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary.&nbsp;
To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz">www.nzherald.co.nz</a>

The C Word

In the final episode of The Elephant for 2025, we ask should the workplace reward fairness or flawless performance?

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusioin) promises opportunity for all. MEI (Merit, Excellence says only the best should rise. Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell bring together Alexia Hilbertidou, Kara Smith, Dr Oliver Hartwich, Katie Bhreatnach, and Yaron Brook to debate the clash dividing bosses, employees, and the culture of success itself.

Who wins, who loses,  and what really makes someone succeed?

The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

In the final episode of The Elephant for 2025, we ask should the workplace reward fairness or flawless performance?
DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusioin) promises opportunity for all. MEI (Merit, Excellence says only the best should rise.&nbsp;Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell bring together Alexia Hilbertidou, Kara Smith, Dr Oliver Hartwich, Katie Bhreatnach, and Yaron Brook to debate the clash dividing bosses, employees, and the culture of success itself.
Who wins, who loses,&nbsp; and what really makes someone succeed?
The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

Is equity killing excellence?

Proud to be Pākehā? Or carrying the baggage of history? From Kiwi grit and humour to the legacy of the past, what does it really mean to claim this identity today?

Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell tackle the tough questions with Eliza McCartney, Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Dr Ella Henry, Andrew Judd, and Don Brash.

 

The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

Proud to be Pākehā? Or carrying the baggage of history? From Kiwi grit and humour to the legacy of the past, what does it really mean to claim this identity today?
Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell tackle the tough questions with Eliza McCartney, Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Dr Ella Henry, Andrew Judd, and Don Brash.
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The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

Proud to be Pākeha?

Where’s the line between free speech and hate speech, and who gets to draw it? After years of cultural shouting matches, The Elephant asks the question at the core of it all.

Free-speech defenders say cancel culture is killing debate, while others argue some of this so-called “speech” is really just bullying with bigger words.

Joining Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell to break it down are filmmaker and actor Awa Puna, Free Speech Union and PILLAR’s Nathan Seiuli, Rights Aotearoa head Paul Thistoll, and Professor Simon Keller, co-author of Victoria University’s free-speech guidelines.

The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

Where&rsquo;s the line between free speech and hate speech, and who gets to draw it?&nbsp;After years of cultural shouting matches,&nbsp;The Elephant&nbsp;asks the question at the core of it all.
Free-speech defenders say cancel culture is killing debate, while others argue some of this so-called &ldquo;speech&rdquo; is really just bullying with bigger words.
Joining Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell to break it down are filmmaker and actor Awa Puna, Free Speech Union and PILLAR&rsquo;s Nathan Seiuli, Rights Aotearoa head Paul Thistoll, and Professor Simon Keller, co-author of Victoria University&rsquo;s free-speech guidelines.
The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

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