As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.

Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!

This week Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards, former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.



Issue 1 – The politics of ramraids

 Issue 2 – Will economic recession hit in election year?

Issue 3 – The China thaw & COP27 freeze and Issue 4 tonight – US Midterm Election ramifications. 

The podcast broadcasts 8.30pm Tuesdays from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on Facebook, YouTube & The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rova & YouTube 

As you are all aware by now, The Working Group is New Zealand’s bestest and greatestest Weekly Political Podcast THAT IS NOT FUNDED by NZ on Air.
Despite getting NO MONEY from NZ on Air, our little weekly political podcast keeps hitting number 1!
This week Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards, former Green Party MP Gareth Hughes and Stuff Columnist Damien Grant to debate the big political issues of the week.
 
Issue 1 – The politics of ramraids
 Issue 2 – Will economic recession hit in election year?
Issue 3 – The China thaw &amp; COP27 freeze and Issue 4 tonight – US Midterm Election ramifications. 
The podcast broadcasts 8.30pm Tuesdays from our purpose built studio bunker ADJACENT to Mediaworks studios on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDailyBlogNZ">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4j_V-ezhyyNA1lquf1M4zw">YouTube </a>&amp; The Daily Blog and posted up afterwards on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-working-group-nzs-best-weekly-political-podcast/id1596853861">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rwf4twYPiYcw7ietau4XS">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/the-working-group.html">Rova</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4j_V-ezhyyNA1lquf1M4zw">YouTube </a>

Martyn ’Bomber’ Bradbury & Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand.

The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political Podcast

Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury & Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand. 

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

<a href="https://linktr.ee/theworkinggroup">Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury &amp; Damien Grant join forces for the best weekly political podcast in New Zealand. </a>
<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link.

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The Working Group with Dr Bryce Edwards, Gareth Hughes and Damien Grant

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism
Matthew Hooton - NZ Herald Columnist

And all of our SPECIAL GUESTS:
David Seymour
Willie Jackson
Gerry Brownlee
John Tamihere
Moana Maniapoto
Brad Olsen
Chris Hipkins

Tonight each of our guests will be asked:
What was your political highlight of 2024?
What was your political lowlight of 2024?
What is your final word for 2024?
What is your prediction for 2025?

Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.

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Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link.&nbsp;
Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.
Joining me tonight:
<ul>
<li>Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism</li>
<li>Matthew Hooton - NZ Herald Columnist</li>
</ul>
And all of our SPECIAL GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>David Seymour</li>
<li>Willie Jackson</li>
<li>Gerry Brownlee</li>
<li>John Tamihere</li>
<li>Moana Maniapoto</li>
<li>Brad Olsen</li>
<li>Chris Hipkins</li>
</ul>
Tonight each of our guests will be asked:
<ol>
<li>What was your political highlight of 2024?</li>
<li>What was your political lowlight of 2024?</li>
<li>What is your final word for 2024?</li>
<li>What is your prediction for 2025?</li>
</ol>
Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.
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Check out the Social Media - <a href="https://bento.me/theworkinggroup">https://bento.me/theworkinggroup</a>

The FINAL Show of the Year | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton and Many, Many More!

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, recreational Jedi and NZ Herald columnist
Jordan Williams - Pope of the Taxpayers Union and here tonight on loan from the Atlas Network
Shane Te Pou - Māori Broadcasting legend, political provocateur and NZ Herald columnist

Tonight's Issues:
The Economy in 2024 and how it impacts 2025
Race Relations in 2024 and the Treaty Referendum Bill in 2025 
The Environment in 2024 and what 2025 might bring
Where will Geopolitics in 2024 lead in 2025?

Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.

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TEXT: Working to 3598 

Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link. 
Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.
Joining me tonight:
<ul>
<li>Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, recreational Jedi and NZ Herald columnist</li>
<li>Jordan Williams - Pope of the Taxpayers Union and here tonight on loan from the Atlas Network</li>
<li>Shane Te Pou - Māori Broadcasting legend, political provocateur and NZ Herald columnist</li>
</ul>
Tonight's Issues:
<ol>
<li>The Economy in 2024 and how it impacts 2025</li>
<li>Race Relations in 2024 and the Treaty Referendum Bill in 2025 </li>
<li>The Environment in 2024 and what 2025 might bring</li>
<li>Where will Geopolitics in 2024 lead in 2025?</li>
</ol>
Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.
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Check out the Social Media - <a href="https://bento.me/theworkinggroup">https://bento.me/theworkinggroup</a>

2024: A Year in Review | GUESTS: Simon Wilson, Jordan Williams & Shane Te Pou

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. 

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.

Joining me tonight:
Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism
Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland
Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative

Tonight's Issues:
15 Economists vs Finance Minister
84 000 Hikoi to Parliament vs Heather Du Plisse Allan
Matthew Hooton vs Chris Luxon
Politics and the All Blacks vs right wing backlash

Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.

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TEXT: Working to 3598 

Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

<a href="https://gravitycredit.co.nz/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=description&amp;utm_campaign=Gravity&amp;utm_id=working+group">Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group.</a> For more information on Gravity click the link. 
Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog.
Joining me tonight:
<ul>
<li>Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism</li>
<li>Gareth Hughes - Labour Party MP for the mighty South Auckland</li>
<li>Arena Williams - Assistant Whip and Manurewa representative</li>
</ul>
Tonight's Issues:
<ol>
<li>15 Economists vs Finance Minister</li>
<li>84 000 Hikoi to Parliament vs Heather Du Plisse Allan</li>
<li>Matthew Hooton vs Chris Luxon</li>
<li>Politics and the All Blacks vs right wing backlash</li>
</ol>
Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in.
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Check out the Social Media - <a href="https://bento.me/theworkinggroup">https://bento.me/theworkinggroup</a>

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