Ex-politician Rodney Hide is fighting a battle. It began a couple of years ago, and it continues today. 

It involves the 'Relationship and Sexuality Education Curriculum' being taught in his daughter’s school. It’s actually taught in all schools. 

Rodney is not the only parent unhappy about what’s being taught, but he stands almost alone in trying to address it. To him it is a matter of principle.

But we also discuss other matters- the RBNZ and Adrian Orr, Luxon and the National party, economic growth, and more.

And we wind up in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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Ex-politician Rodney Hide is fighting a battle. It began a couple of years ago, and it continues today.&nbsp;
It involves the 'Relationship and Sexuality Education Curriculum' being taught in his daughter’s school. It’s actually taught in all schools.&nbsp;
Rodney is not the only parent unhappy about what’s being taught, but he stands almost alone in trying to address it. To him it is a matter of principle.
But we also discuss other matters- the RBNZ and Adrian Orr, Luxon and the National party, economic growth, and more.
And we wind up in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born. So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!

After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.

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Leighton Smith Podcast #275 - March 12th 2025 - Rodney Hide

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