Latest Family First Episodes

Here are the latest episodes from Family First’s shows and livestreams, discussing and debating a range of topics without any constraints – get the insights and commentary which you won’t get from the mainstream media. We cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society.

RSE is still in some schools

McBlog: RSE is still in some schools – check yours!

The Ministry of Education, Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (formerly Family Planning) & InsideOut are ignoring the government and still pushing their indoctrination in some schools. Are ...
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Political Playback - 5th February 2025

Political Playback – 5th February 2025

Here’s “Political Playback” for 5th February 2025. Simon O’Connor and Bob McCoskrie look back at the week in politics, and there’s always much to discuss.
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media masterclass from pierre poilievre

McBlog: A media masterclass from Pierre Poilievre

The likely next Canadian PM is a master at showing how to deal with news media who aren't interested in asking questions on behalf of ...
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Family Matters - Dr David Cumin on events in the Middle East and closer to home

Family Matters – Dr David Cumin on events in the Middle East and closer to home

With all the events happening in the Middle East, Family First's Simon O'Connor sits down to discuss events - including the ceasefire - with Dr ...
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Bye bye Joe, Justin and 'fact' checkers

McBlog: Bye bye Joe, Justin and ‘fact’ checkers

Over the break, there were a number of farewells, resignations & sackings. And they were all excellent. January was not just a "good day" but ...
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DEI has been about simply ramming down and enforcing left-wing viewpoints and ideologies rather than delivering good services and products and rewarding effort and excellence. But there has been a cultural tipping point - finally.

McBlog: DEI is (thankfully) DIE-ing

DEI has been about simply ramming down and enforcing left-wing viewpoints and ideologies rather than delivering good services and products and rewarding effort and excellence. ...
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McBlog: Growing up (traumatised) in NZ?

McBlog: Growing up (traumatised) in NZ?

According to the NZ Herald, "nine in 10 Kiwi kids endure trauma by age 8 - new research". But the media’s hysterical coverage of the ...
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Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 28th January 2025

Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 28th January 2025

Here’s Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – for Tuesday 28th January 2025. Simon discusses the issues of the day and answers your questions.
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McBlog: The media's inauguration meltdown

McBlog: The media’s inauguration meltdown

We all knew that the media would really struggle on the 20th January 2025 to remain impartial and report the facts around the Inauguration of ...
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Latest Commentary & Articles

Here are the latest articles and commentary from Family First’s writers, where we analyse the current news events which are relevant to families and society. We provide the insight and context which you won’t get from the mainstream media. We’ll help you better understand what’s happening and the broader implications.

Media Promoting Drug Use

The media are promoting drug-use, again!

“Have a safe trip! Your handy guide to happy drug taking” is an article by The Spinoff which should be reported to Police (and the ...
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BMJ abortion pill study

A new BMJ study finds women unprepared for the intense pain of abortion pill

A recent study by the British Medical Journal reported that women are frequently misled about the pain they will experience when taking the abortion pill. The ...
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euthanasia film, disabilities

US film highlights concerns over Assisted Dying and its impact on people with disabilities

A US film about assisted dying and the treatment of people with disabilities is set to premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.  Titled “Life ...
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Call to End Prescribing Puberty Blockers In NZ

Call to End Prescribing Puberty Blockers In NZ

Family First is calling for an immediate end to new prescribing of puberty blockers due to the clear lack of quality probative evidence of efficacy ...
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assisted suicide rise

The troubling surge in assisted suicide

The push to pass euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide laws over the past few years has seen a global rise and acceleration of various jurisdictions legalising ...
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stricter porn age verification

US Lawsuit puts porn access age verification in the spotlight

The U.S. Supreme Court’s review of the case Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton has put a spotlight on a Texas law passed in 2023 requiring ...
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