In this episode of Daybreak – cannabis users and their supporters are worried about being caught driving – diddums; the time taken to establish an Erebus memorial is a national disgrace; Labour’s capital gains tax stumbles yet again; Hipkins is keen for puberty blockers to chemicalise young people; the argument for hate speech laws is destroyed in 90 seconds; InsideOut get even more radical with their new CEO just appointed; professional medical groups don’t represent the views of members; more marijuana addiction in the US but less seeking help; the push for redefining marriage to polygamy / polyamory continues – as predicted; more evidence that Meta (Facebook / Instagram) don’t care one bit about your children; faith begins at the dinner table; Boy Scouts America goes woke; and is rugby woke?
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- **Medicinal Cannabis and Road Safety**: Bob critiques the debate surrounding medicinal cannabis, arguing that the push for medical marijuana use is a smokescreen for recreational use. He highlights concerns about new drug driving laws in New Zealand that will test for THC, and criticizes Radio New Zealand’s approach to reporting.
- **NZ Memorial Delay**: Reflects on the 46-year delay in building a memorial for the tragic Erebus plane crash, deeming it a national disgrace that it’s taken so long for families to have a memorial.
- **Labor’s Tax Policy**: Bob reviews the polling results on Labor’s capital gains tax policy, noting that even Labor voters think doctor subsidies should only target those in need. Labour leader Chris Hipkins also speaks in support of giving puberty blockers to children – saying it’s a health issue – while ignoring the Ministry of Health!
- **Free Speech vs Hate Speech**: Shares a robust debate on hate speech laws from a New Zealand Herald Podcast, emphasizing the importance of free speech. Nathan Seiuli from Pillar NZ destroys the hate speech argument in 90 seconds.
- **Media and Journalism**: Criticizes New Zealand Herald for its promotional stance on journalism aimed at enacting societal change rather than reporting news.
- **LGBTQ+ Issues and Transgender Debate**: Bob exposes the appointment of a transgender drag queen CEO for Inside Out, discusses the left’s diminishing support for extreme transgender policies, and shares an incident about a transgender woman in a gym locker room – and a famous Grammy Award nominated singer who calls out the trans agenda.
- **Marriage Definition and Polygamy**: Discusses the EU’s stance on same-sex marriage recognition across states and a rise in polygamy acceptance, referencing the Pope’s recent concerns.
- **Social Media Impact on Kids**: Talks about Australia’s upcoming social media ban for kids, Meta’s irresponsible behaviour which they knew about but buried the research, and Snapchat’s age verification efforts.
- **Family Faith Discussions**: Shares research indicating that regular family conversations about faith during dinners increase the likelihood of maintaining faith into adulthood, and sharing that faith with their own children.
