This week, a new movie in the Harry Potter franchise hit local cinemas. It’s not too long ago that the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore would have excited fans young and old alike – but the controversies of franchise creator J K Rowling have dampened the mood for a return to Hogwarts. 

It comes as Disney finds itself upsetting both sides of the political aisle after becoming a key figure in the debate over Florida's so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. 

Today, New Zealand Herald Culture Editor Karl Puschmann joins Damien to discuss how Hollywood is navigating its part in America's culture wars. 

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

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This week, a new movie in the Harry Potter franchise hit local cinemas. It&rsquo;s not too long ago that the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore would have excited fans young and old alike &ndash; but the controversies of franchise creator J K Rowling have dampened the mood for a return to Hogwarts.&nbsp;
It comes as Disney finds itself upsetting both sides of the political aisle after becoming a key figure in the debate over Florida's so-called &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t Say Gay&rsquo; bill.&nbsp;
Today, New Zealand Herald Culture Editor Karl Puschmann joins Damien to discuss how Hollywood is navigating its part in America's culture wars.&nbsp;
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host / Producer: Damien Venuto Producer / Editor: Shaun D. Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.