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Electoral reform: A change to the Electoral Reform Act is discussed, requiring voters to register two weeks before the election. The host compares this to travel and other responsible activities.
Passport_change_sarcasm: The New Zealand Herald’s sarcastic commentary on the government’s focus on changing passport language amid a cost-of-living crisis is highlighted. Was the NZ Herald as sarcastic when the Labour government made the initial change in 2021.
Gambling_issue: Concerns about gambling, particularly in vulnerable communities like Rotorua and South Auckland, are raised.
Oranga Tamariki_case: The high court has criticized Oranga Tamariki for prioritizing cultural placement over stable home environments in a case involving a Maori child and loving Pakeha foster parents.
Medicinal_cannabis_advertising: Med Safe’s strict guidelines on medicinal cannabis advertising and their implications are discussed, along with criticism from the medicinal cannabis industry.
COVID_vaccine_study: A Stanford University study suggests the WHO’s claim that COVID vaccines saved 14 million lives may be overstated, with actual numbers closer to 2.5 million. That means that the 22,000 lives saved, as claimed by Jacinda Ardern, may be well overstated.
Women’s rights case: A legal case in Australia involving the women’s app ‘Giggle’ and trans rights is detailed, highlighting internal conflicts within the LGBT community between lesbian groups who know what a woman is, and radical gender activists who don’t.
US_pro_life_polling: Recent polling in the US shows increased pro-life sentiment, with support for abortion dropping.
Hulk_Hogan: Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Belia, was a Jesus-loving man according to his pastor, and was recently baptised.
US_gender_clinic_shutdown: Mention of gender clinics in Los Angeles and Boston facing legal action or shutdowns, along with Puerto Rico stopping youth gender transitions.
World’s most premature_baby: The story of Nash Keen, the world’s most premature baby who survived at 21 weeks, is celebrated.
Fantastic_Four_movie: The ‘Fantastic Four’ movie is praised for its strong pro-life message.
Jeans_ad controversy: A controversial American Eagle Outfitters advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney is discussed, noting the hysterical backlash from the left for perceived ‘white supremacy.’
