David Seymour on politics, privacy, and being himself

About this episode

David Seymour discusses his life experiences and views on politics and public service with Paula Bennett.

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour sits down with Paula Bennett for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond politics. They talk about growing up, losing his mum young, volunteering, identity, privacy, Dancing With the Stars, being “quirky” in public life, and why trying to be someone else is a waste of time. There’s also talk of leadership, changing your mind, taking risks, and what actually makes public service worth it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Paula Bennett

Guest: David Seymour

Topics covered

• politics
• privacy
• identity
• leadership
• public service
• personal growth

Keywords

• David Seymour
• politics
• privacy
• leadership
• public service
• Dancing With the Stars
• identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZME

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