Numpties, Captains Calls and the Populist Menace (LIVE with Helen Clark)
About this episode
The episode discusses recent political events in New Zealand and the rise of populism globally with guest Helen Clark.
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson , Cross Party Lines goes live at Q Theatre in Auckland — with a very special guest: the Right Honourable Helen Clark, former Prime Minister, former UNDP Administrator and member of The Elders. An episode that moves from a government having a terrible week to the West Bank, and doesn’t pull a single punch along the way. All thanks to Frank Risk Management, the 100% Kiwi Owned Insurance Brokerage. Find out more at frankrisk.co.nz. In this episode: * A bad week for Luxon, a worse week for Peters — and a referendum nobody asked for — The week opened with unemployment at 5.6% nationally, 6.5% in Auckland — the highest in eleven years — wages up 2% against inflation running at 4.1%, and Labour leading National on all five of the top issues in the Ipsos poll. Then came Luxon’s comments to small businesses — essentially telling them to stand on their own feet — which he backtracked on within hours. Helen’s verdict is pointed: to change something as fundamental as the electoral system, you need a royal commission, a proper process and a mandate — not a prime minister who’s sick of his coalition partners. * Populism, The Elders and the rise of the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Phil Goff, Chris Finlayson
Guest: Helen Clark
Topics covered
- political commentary
- populism
- New Zealand politics
- electoral system
- economic issues
- international politics
Keywords
- politics
- populism
- Helen Clark
- New Zealand
- electoral system
- economic issues
- Luxon
- Peters
- The Elders
Sponsors
Frank Risk Management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Labour, National, The Elders, AFD
Places: West Bank, Auckland
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