The Leighton Smith Podcast

By: Newstalk ZB
  • Summary

  • 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!
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Episodes
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #274 - March 5th 2025 - James Roguski
    Mar 4 2025

    James Roguski is a fighter for what he regards as the truth.

    He is a researcher, author, natural health proponent and activist.

    Three years ago, Roguski uncovered documents regarding proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations and contributed to them being rejected.

    But the battle goes on.

    The WHO, mRNA, and other controversial areas are his concern. Controversial, yes, but worth listening to.

    We contribute information you’re unlikely to hear elsewhere on Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Oval Office debacle.

    And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #273 - February 26th 2025 - George Friedman
    Feb 26 2025

    The unforeseen arrangements between China and the Cook Islands have induced greater interest in South Pacific geopolitics than we can ever remember.

    How we deal with this surprise confrontation will be fascinating to observe.

    One thing is obvious; the Kiwi's “benign strategic environment” has had its feathers ruffled.

    In 2019 George Friedman published “The Storm Before The Calm”, which suggested the sort of events we are now experiencing. George Friedman guests on Podcast 273.

    And, as ever, we round up with The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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

    Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.

    Listen here on iHeartRadio

    Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:
    To subscribe via iTunes click here

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast #272 - February 19th 2025 - Muriel Newman and Michael Connett
    Feb 18 2025

    New Zealand and the Cook Islands agreements require regular consultation on defence and security issues.

    But the Cooks have just signed a secret partnership with China, catching the NZ government unawares.

    If that’s not bad enough, there is a second cause for major concern. It includes our Parliamentary Sovereignty, ownership of the entire NZ coastline and an activist Supreme Court indulging its collective ego.

    Muriel Newman, an ex MP (nine years) and the founder of the New Zealand Centre for Political Research (NZCPR.com), discusses the threats and dangers to the Parliament’s position as the country's ultimate lawmaker.

    And on the subject of courts, we catch up with Michael Connett, the lawyer who fought and won against the EPA (the Environment Protection Agency) over compulsory fluoridation.

    Whatever your thoughts on the subject, it’s a David and Goliath tale.

    And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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

    Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.

    Listen here on iHeartRadio

    Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:
    To subscribe via iTunes click here

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    1 hr and 47 mins

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if you only have time to listen to one podcast

then make it Leighton Smith. after that, Matt Walsh. then Jason Rantz . then Ben Shapiro.

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