I first met George Friedman in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1986.

George was then a Professor at the War College.

A few years later he established Stratfor.com and then in 2015, GeopoliticalFutures.com.

He has authored a number of books and is now writing on the future of war in space.

In this podcast, we delve into a plethora of geopolitical issues and crises, including Russia, China, the U.S. and Ukraine.

We look at what might be gained or lost through this country’s declining armed services.

And we ask whether defence should be an election issue?

We reference the wisdom of George Orwell today's woke environment and we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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

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I first met George Friedman in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1986.
George was then a Professor at the War College.
A few years later he established Stratfor.com and then in 2015, GeopoliticalFutures.com.
He has authored a number of books and is now writing on the future of war in space.
In this podcast, we delve into a plethora of geopolitical issues and crises, including Russia, China, the U.S. and Ukraine.
We look at what might be gained or lost through this country’s declining armed services.
And we ask whether defence should be an election issue?
We reference the wisdom of George Orwell today's woke environment and we visit 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.

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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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