Latest Family First TV Episodes
Here are the most recent Family First TV episodes, including McBlog, PulsePoint, StraightTalk and Family Matters.
Family Matters: Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts on how charities have fared in the latest Budget
June 24, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode Family Matters, Simon speaks with Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts. Juliet is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Waikato, and an ...
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Solid Ground w. Simon O’Connor – 23 June 2026
June 23, 2026
Solid Ground
Join Simon as he talks the issues of the day ... LIVE from London of all places. The main topics covered in thIS video include: ...
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StraightTalk – 22 June 2026
June 22, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode of StraightTalk featuring an all-women panel (!), we discuss: the latest political polling – will our panelists make a prediction on the ...
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McBlog: Alex Berenson on Fatherhood Manifesto, Marijuana & Biden’s COVID
June 19, 2026
McBlog
In THE FATHERHOOD MANIFESTO, former New York Times and now independent journalist Alex Berenson, author of the best-selling and groundbreaking "Unreported Truths" series on COVID ...
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Political Playback – 18 June 2026
June 18, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – what is Scrutiny Week; Pauline Hanson’s recent comments on multiculturalism and its relevance to NZ; three recent political ...
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McBlog: One Nation, New Pro-Life Bill, Sex Discrimination Law, Born-Alive Abortions
June 18, 2026
McBlog
We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party in Oz. Topics covered include: the rise and rise of Pauline ...
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Solid Ground – 18 June 2026
June 18, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates a pro-life win in South Australia, although notes the next stages will be difficult. He also agrees ...
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Family Matters: Jenny Marcroft MP and standing up for reality
June 17, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode Family Matters, Simon speaks with New Zealand First MP, Jenny Marcroft, about her Member’s Bill to define what a woman and man ...
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Solid Ground – 16 June 2026
June 16, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon welcomes breaking news that the Minister of Health has replaced the leadership of the Medical Council. This body ...
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StraightTalk – 15 June 2026
June 15, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: the latest political polls and while the current Government coalition may win the election, are National stuck on ...
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Political Playback – 11 June 2026
June 11, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – the Opportunities Party oppose biological truth, but want to be kingmaker – should that be non-binary maker?; the ...
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McBlog: A Read Of “The Far-Right Playbook”
June 11, 2026
McBlog
Bob 'takes one for the team' yet again, and reviews the new ActionStation book "The Far-Right Playbook" so that you don't need to read it ...
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Solid Ground – 11 June 2026
June 11, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the horrific attack in Belfast noting how legacy media and leading politicians have quickly moved from talking ...
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Family Matters: A New Zealand Iranian voice
June 10, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode Family Matters, Simon speaks with Iranian-New Zealander activist and writer Forough Amin about the ongoing conflict and upheaval in Iran and what ...
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McBlog: Pride Month Wanes; OpenAI Sued; JD Vance on Charlie Kirk’s Influence, Down Syndrome
June 10, 2026
McBlog
We speak to our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family in Colorado. Topics include: support for LGBT+ issues and 'pride' month wanes; ...
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Solid Ground – 9 June 2026
June 9, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon gives a light-hearted critique of those who keep saying ‘where does it say it say ‘x’ in the ...
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StraightTalk – 8 June 2026
June 8, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode we discuss: the case of Henry Nowak in the UK and is it the tipping point for a death to DEI; would ...
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Political Playback – 4 June 2026
June 4, 2026
Political Playback
Here's Political Playback for 4 June 2026, with Simon O'Connor and Tanya Unkovich
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Family Matters: Is Meta/Facebook silencing Jewish voices?
June 4, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon speaks with Yifat Goddard who has just had her Meta account cancelled because she was talking about antisemitism. ...
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Solid Ground – 4 June 2026
June 4, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon notes the institutional neutrality of Otago University has been undermined by the Vice Chancellor taking a strong view ...
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Solid Ground – 2 June 2026
June 2, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares a story of a 17-year-old New Zealand girl who was told by doctors she wouldn’t make three ...
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Political Playback – 28 May 2026
May 28, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – make submissions on the Definition of Woman and Man Bill; home-schooling U-turn by the Government; a quick review ...
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McBlog: UK Conversion Therapy Ban, Digital ID, Rallies, Elections
May 28, 2026
McBlog
We speak to our UK Correspondent Sean Redfearn about proposed conversion therapy laws in the UK, the latest developments around digital ID, the massive rise ...
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Solid Ground – 28 May 2026
May 28, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks a big win for the homeschooling community as the Minister of Education removes controversial clauses from an ...
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Family Matters: Ani O’Brien on the toughest political question today – what is a woman?
May 27, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Ani O’Brien to discuss what appears the most difficult question facing most politicians these days ...
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StraightTalk – 25 May 2026
May 25, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss - a digital drivers licence on your phone, and will you be getting one? Why is the Government ...
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Family Matters: Cynthia Hancox and how homeschooling is in the firing line!
May 22, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Cynthia Hancox to discuss the government looking to give the Ministry of Education huge new ...
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