Shock Jocks, Bin Faces and the Destruction of Legacy
About this episode
The episode discusses recent political events in New Zealand and Britain, focusing on celebrity candidates and government policies.
Hosted by Phil Goff and Chris Finlayson , Cross Party Lines returns with a week so packed it barely fits into an hour — Paul Henry joins ACT, Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s fourth Prime Minister in five years, Farage faces a comedian with a bin on his head, and back home, the government’s RMA and consent law moves prompt one of Chris’s angriest moments yet. Thanks to Frank Risk Management, the 100% Kiwi Owned insurance brokerage . In this episode: * Paul Henry, celebrity candidates and the history of profile without substance — ACT’s announcement of Paul Henry as a candidate generates the most entertaining segment of the episode. Phil goes through the long and largely undistinguished history of celebrity candidates in New Zealand politics — weather forecasters, All Blacks, broadcasters, and one pair of underpants — and concludes that profile without policy preparation is a recipe for disappointment. * Andy Burnham kisses hands, Farage resigns and Count Binface enters the arena — Britain has a new Prime Minister, its fifth in four years and seventh in ten. Phil and Chris welcome Andy Burnham’s communication skills, his record as Mayor of Greater Manchester, and his promise to…
People in this episode
Hosts: Phil Goff, Chris Finlayson
Topics covered
- New Zealand politics
- British politics
- celebrity candidates
- government policy
- communication skills
- elections
Keywords
- Paul Henry
- Andy Burnham
- Nigel Farage
- Count Binface
- RMA
- consent law
- celebrity candidates
Sponsors
Frank Risk Management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ACT, Parliamentary Standards Commissioner
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