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The "Paul... The Other One" Podcasts.

Independent Political & Media Commentary from Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Paul Barlow—former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture—Paul... The Other One cuts through news bias, media framing, and political spin. Catch sharp daily breakdowns, deep-dive political analysis, and unfiltered takes on current affairs shaping NZ. 📩 Weekly Newsletter & Links: linktr.ee/paul_barlownz 🗳️ Election Tools: election2026.co.nz ☕ Support the Show:

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00:08:36

No Rodents of Unusual Size in Sight

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2026/10/04

Almost as good as a nice MLT, mutton, lettuce and tomato, was the weekends moves from the Opposition that called National’s bluff, showed both labour and the Greens have got solid ideas on topics they can work together on while also having their own positions and the party that keeps lying looks desperate as they call what they got “dishonest” - as IPSOS demands National stop misrepresenting their data.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools

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01:11:12

Coffee & Context: Is Chloe Swarbrick the Devil?

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2026/10/04

Not literally of course - this week we're looking at Stanley Cohen's Folk Devil theory, where the right wing political pundits and media create a boogey monster or folk devil to present as the bad guy to scare people into voting for them instead of the horrors of progressive change. Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help

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00:12:45

Pondering the Future while Updates the Past (few...

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2026/10/03

Sorry Podcast listeners - I feel like I've slipped by not uploading anything over the past couple of days.But I also really want your feedback - on what to do if I get my Christmas wish and the Government Changes...Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for.To stay across all my content—including the

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00:10:05

The PREFU Spin is hiding a simple reality - it could...

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2026/09/30

The PREFU is out and media will tell you it’s lovely for a terrible Finance Minister who is deliberately downplaying what would make the economy and government books even better - which is the opposite to her approach of slashing and burning.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzThis work is entirely listener-funded

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00:06:12

One day is so exhausting

The "Paul... The Other One" Podcasts. ·

2026/09/29

It’s been one day since the weekend campaign onslaughts - and what a day it’s been.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzThis work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights on and fuel the push for a change of government in 2026, consider joining as a paid supporter here:

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00:10:19

What PREFU Actually Has In It

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2026/09/28

I asked Treasury what was in PREFU and they said "you're not Nicola Willis, so you're not finance minister so no" but they did tell me what the PREFU covers and how to tell if the results are good or bad!

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00:33:47

Campaign Kōrero: 29 Septmeber, 2026

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2026/09/28

The latest in the 2026 election campaign and I head to Glen Innes to chat with Labour's candidate, Rhode Schaolar and lawyer, Max harris.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for.To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub:

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00:09:47

Weird Weekend behind, woerd week ahead

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2026/09/27

From a NZ first candidate demanding to have her semi-automatic weapons back to Ai incorrect answers and campaign launches - it's been an odd weekend.🗳️ Get ready for election day: Head over to www.election2026.co.nz to explore free resources and interactive tools designed to help you cut through the noise and decide your vote.🎙️ Go deeper with the community: If you love independent media, check out my award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and latest updates right here:

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00:12:11

Good News! yes, actually good things.

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2026/09/25

I’ve had a few people reach out feeling a bit down about everything - and I get it - it feels like a lot going on right now. So I thought it was a good time to remember that there is some good news happening out there!Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzThis work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help

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00:14:47

Media Reaction to Dirty Work Proves Hagar Correct

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2026/09/23

Nicky Hager’s new book, Dirty Work: The Taxpayers’ Union and New Zealand’s Hard Right, is out now. In it, Hagar details the ways Jordan Williams and his web of connected astroturf groups work some of their plans in action and outcomes they caused and how their playbook works - including how media is enabling it. So how did media react? They proved Hager right.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth:

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00:31:06

Campaign Kōrero: 22 September, 2026

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2026/09/22

The headlines shaping the election as the countdown to the campaign really kicks off and I sit down with Labour’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson, Arena Williams to learn more about Labour’s new Anti-Price Gouging Laws.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for.To stay across all my

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00:06:54

Do you REALLY need to Scrutinise a Government?

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2026/09/22

Law makers and politicians who keep avoiding public scrutiny are dangerous anywhere int rh world it happens - it limits how much the public knows - stopping informed decision making, it limits an understanding of impacts and changes and limits the ability to stop harmful laws before they hurt people. And this government loves to avoid its scrutiny.

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00:12:31

The Power of the Verb to Shape The Election

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2026/09/22

Headlines can have a massive impact on how we perceive media and position our views on issues - but did you know a single word can help subconsciously shape public perception and highlight an outlet’s bias?Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzThis work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights

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01:08:56

Coffee & Context: The Audience Commodity

The "Paul... The Other One" Podcasts. ·

2026/09/21

Are you the audience or are you the product when it comes to what is being sold by mainstream media? There's a train of thought that media don't exist to sell content to audiences, it's to sell audiences to advertisers which impacts how media operates, what it gives focus to and how alternative media producers (like this channel) have to adapt to models that don't work the same way.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to

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00:18:21

This Week's The News: 18 September, 2026

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2026/09/18

In this week’s This Week’s The News, The Coalition reminds Maori MPs they have special rules for them that not everyone can access, a raft of new policies to horror and joy of all sorts and media plans for election night coverage while you hide behind the couch and pray for the best. All that and more on This Week’s the News.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for

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00:10:02

With Lobbyists like these, who needs experts?

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2026/09/17

The clearly expected news that someone was arrested for assault while trying to undertake a Citizens Arrest under new laws that went ahead despite expert advice that this exact outcome would happen is just the latest in a very long line of outcomes the government were told would happen by experts then they did. It’s clear experts aren’t who the government listens to but a new report from Victoria University sheds some light on who they really do listen to.Looking for clear, independent election

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00:36:19

Campaign Kōrero: 15 September, 2026

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2026/09/15

Wage freezes for the lowest income earners to help support Act Donors, the Coalition running to shit on Maori before the end of the term under urgency and I catch up with Willow-Jean Prime to learn about assaults on rangatahi in government facilities, the fallout of the MSD system breakdown and the te Tai Tokerau election race.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for

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00:09:15

Are There Laws About Honesty in Elections Elsewhere?

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2026/09/14

I’ve had a lot of people point out we need a regulator for political lying this year for some reason which I am sure is totally unrelated to all the lies and misleading statements being made by the coalition parties. So I thought I’d looking what actual laws are in place overseas about monitoring BS in campaigns.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more

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00:08:59

Weekend Whirlwind and What It Shows Me About Needing...

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2026/09/13

A single fact check went a bit wild and wide - which is great to see because it shows yet another lie from a Coalition MP. But the comments from those who don’t like it, they’re kind of revealing about the people who support the Coalition and we should be aware of these sort of voters as a reason why we should make sure everyone we know is voting.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning

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00:07:53

Two Things - Remember and Double Check Those Details...

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2026/09/11

This weekend remember two things - the Coalition lies and you need to be registered to vote by October 25 or you are not allowed to - also because the Coalition lies.Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote.Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzThis work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights on and fuel the push for a change of

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