The part of politics Paul Henry admits he’s not ready for
About this episode
Paul Henry discusses his entry into politics and the implications for the Act party.
Ex broadcaster Paul Henry is running for Act in the upcoming election. He stood for National in 1999 but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000s. Henry’s long media career has been marked by a string of public controversies, many of which have led to him being criticised for his offensive and inflammatory remarks. So, with Act stagnant in polls - will this colourful personality be the party’s secret weapon or agent of chaos – or both? Today on The Front Page, Paul Henry joins us to discuss why politics, why now, and what happens next. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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