Let’s be honest, there’s a lot going on in the world - so much so that it’s difficult to keep pace.

Take America for example. A transformation is underway that has not yet been fully recognised for what it is or what it could become.

The same may be said of Australia, England, much of Europe and beyond.

If that sounds exaggerated, then this week's discussion with Patrick Basham will be of interest.

The days of “that will never happen here”, wherever ‘here’ may be - are drawing to a close.

As usual, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz

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Let’s be honest, there’s a lot going on in the world - so much so that it’s difficult to keep pace.
Take America for example. A transformation is underway that has not yet been fully recognised for what it is or what it could become.
The same may be said of Australia, England, much of Europe and beyond.
If that sounds exaggerated, then this week's discussion with Patrick Basham will be of interest.
The days of “that will never happen here”, wherever ‘here’ may be - are drawing to a close.
As usual, we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
File your comments and complaints at <a href="mailto:Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz">Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz</a> OR <a href="mailto:Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz">Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz</a>
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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. 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.

The Leighton Smith Podcast

Leighton Smith Podcast #340 -August 5th 2026 - Patrick Basham

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1b9e00f5-238b-4971-927c-b49c017f59f9/transcript