Latest Family First TV Episodes
Here are the most recent Family First TV episodes, including McBlog, PulsePoint, StraightTalk and Family Matters.
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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McBlog: Texas Detransitioner Unit, abortion pills, Rededicate 250, men having babies?
May 22, 2026
McBlog
We speak to our US Correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family based in Colorado. We discuss Texas Children’s Hospital creating a ‘detransition clinic’ ...
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Political Playback – 21 May 2026
May 21, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – new home schooling reporting raises red flags; biology wins the 1st round regarding the definition of women; Labour ...
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Solid Ground – 21 May 2026
May 21, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon welcomes special guest - Bob McCoskrie - on the show to discuss the vote in Parliament, last night, ...
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Family Matters: Sall Grover on the erasure of women by the Australian courts
May 20, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Sall Grover to discuss how women are no longer recognised or protected under Australian law.
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Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 19 May 2026
May 19, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the recent Australian Federal court case involving Sall Grover - a woman standing up for biological reality. ...
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StraightTalk – 18 May 2026
May 18, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode of StraightTalk: the latest polls, Nigel, Pauline and Winston – are they related; should the retirement age be raised and should superannuation ...
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Political Playback – 14 May 2026
May 14, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – woke flags fluttering outside Parliament; political earthquake elections in the UK and Australia and the implication for NZ; ...
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Solid Ground – 14 May 2026
May 14, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon challenges the growing violent rhetoric in society, suggesting it should not be dismissed and explained away. He shares ...
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McBlog: Winston Peters Interview – Definitions of Woman and Man Bill
May 14, 2026
McBlog
We speak to NZ First leader Winston Peters about the “Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill” which is due for its first reading ...
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McBlog: ‘Won’ Nation A Sign Of Things To Come? Giggle v Tickle; Labour’s ‘Tax’ Budget
May 13, 2026
McBlog
We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton about the incredible One Nation victory last weekend and the reasons for it; the Full Federal Court ...
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