Leighton Smith Podcast #327 - May 6th 2026 - David Bell

Leighton Smith Podcast #327 - May 6th 2026 - David Bell

From The Leighton Smith Podcast by Newstalk ZB

May 6, 2026 · 1h 33m

About this episode

David Bell discusses the International Health Reform Project's report on health sovereignty and critiques energy policies in New Zealand.

The International Health Reform Project (IHRP) is aiming to restore a rational framework to the polarised debate surrounding the World Health Organisation (WHO).  Their intent is to rebuild international health governance on a basis of ethics, evidence, and sovereign responsibility – publishing a report on the subject called ‘The Right to Health Sovereignty'. David Bell, a member of IHRP, discusses in depth what this report means for the WHO and for the future of global health.  We also comment on the country whose energy policies are being slammed as nonsense in a scathing critique, and the similarities with the foolishness in New Zealand.  And as always, we end in the mailroom with Mrs Producer.  File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes: To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Leighton Smith

Guest: David Bell

Topics covered

  • health governance
  • World Health Organisation
  • international health
  • ethics
  • evidence
  • sovereign responsibility
  • energy policies

Keywords

  • health reform
  • WHO
  • global health
  • IHRP
  • New Zealand energy policies
  • ethics
  • sovereignty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Health Organisation, International Health Reform Project

Places: New Zealand

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