Prof. James Allan is a highly respected thinker, speaker, debater and a man of intelligence and knowledge.

He is also an accomplished author and columnist.

Canadian born and educated, he taught law at Otago University for eleven years, moved to ANU Canberra and then to a prestigious position at the University of Queensland, where he remains today.

In this podcast, we explore a wide range of issues, both local and international.

Our conversation tackles everything from judicial activism to the self destruction of the Church of England, the Middle east and Imran Khan.

And we finish up in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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Prof. James Allan is a highly respected thinker, speaker, debater and a man of intelligence and knowledge.
He is also an accomplished author and columnist.
Canadian born and educated, he taught law at Otago University for eleven years, moved to ANU Canberra and then to a prestigious position at the University of Queensland, where he remains today.
In this podcast, we explore a wide range of issues, both local and international.
Our conversation tackles everything from judicial activism to the self destruction of the Church of England, the Middle east and Imran Khan.
And we finish up in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
File your comments and complaints at&nbsp;<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 #346 - September 23rd 2026 - Jim Allan

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