Latest Family First TV Episodes
Here are the most recent Family First TV episodes, including McBlog, PulsePoint, StraightTalk and Family Matters.
Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 26 March 2026
March 26, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon O’Connor is excited to share his latest guest on the podcast, Family Matters, Erica Komisar. A New York ...
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McBlog: Rise Of One Nation, Albanese’s Mosque Visit, Special Law For Trans ‘Charity’, Iran War
March 25, 2026
McBlog
The rise Of One Nation, Albanese’s Mosque Visit, Special Law For Trans ‘Charity’, and the Iran War. Lots to talk about with our Australian correspondent ...
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Family Matters – Erica Komisar: Choosing your kids over childcare
March 25, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Erica Komisar - a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, author, coach to parents, a mother, New Yorker and ...
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Solid Ground – 24 March 2026
March 24, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode, Simon explains his anger on the prior night’s Straight Talk panel (with Christine Rankin, Mel Taylor, and Rodney Hyde) about media treatment ...
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StraightTalk – 23 March 2026
March 23, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode we discuss: the latest political poll showing a completely divided country; former National cabinet minister and NewZeal leader and former founding panelist ...
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Solid Ground – 19 March 2026
March 19, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon chats with viewers around he and Rachel babysitting a three month old baby, getting some advice and feedback. ...
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McBlog: Polyamory & Throuples, Progressive Christianity, Paul Ehrlich, War in Iran
March 18, 2026
McBlog
We speak to our US Correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family about some key stories happening in the US, including the normalising of ...
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Family Matters – Meet Samuel Bilton, Family First’s newest show host
March 18, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks with Family First’s newest team member and new show host, Samuel Bilton. Samuel is hosting two new ...
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Solid Ground – 17 March 2026
March 17, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon questions how media are treating the social media post by Chris Hipkins' ex-wife noting that, so far, they ...
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StraightTalk – 16 March 2026
March 16, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode we discuss: the 2nd COVID inquiry has delivered its report. Is it time to move on and heal the divide caused during ...
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McBlog: To The 87,269 – You Were Right
March 16, 2026
McBlog
To the 87,269 of you who signed our "Don't Divide Us" petition in 2021 asking for rapid antigen testing as an alternative for unvaccinated kiwis ...
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McBlog: Abortion, Euthanasia, ‘Conversion Therapy’, Iran & (Woke) Banknotes
March 14, 2026
McBlog
We talk to our UK correspondent Sean Redfearn who works with Christian Concern in London. Topics discussed include attempts to liberalise abortion and euthanasia laws ...
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McBlog: Beware The Woke Religious Politician
March 13, 2026
McBlog
There’s a new star on the political left in the US. He’s a Democrat and he’s just become a 2026 U.S. Senate candidate - in ...
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Political Playback – 12 March 2026
March 12, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback - the latest political poll and why have the media zeroed in on this particular one; the COVID report ...
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McBlog: The Abortion Trend The Media Won’t Report
March 12, 2026
McBlog
The provisional data of the number of abortions for 2025 has just been obtained. What has happened to the number of abortions since politicians introduced ...
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Solid Ground – 12 March 2026
March 12, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon dives into the Covid report recently released by the Royal Commission. He expresses frustration at the lack of ...
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Family Matters – Garrick Parr on identity, family history, and genealogy
March 11, 2026
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Garrick Parr from FamilySearch.org – a genealogical website that helps people build their family tree. A fascinating ...
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Solid Ground – 10 March 2026
March 10, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon responds to viewers questions about the imminent release of the Royal Commission’s report into Covid, foreshadowing some aspects ...
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StraightTalk – 9 March 2026
March 9, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode we discuss: Christopher Luxon PM - is he dead man walking, or is he taking the rap for the shortcomings of others, ...
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McBlog: 1News’ Spectacular Own Goal
March 5, 2026
McBlog
Nobody in the media appears to be asking – why do 2 in 3 kiwis still not trust us – and more importantly, how do ...
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Solid Ground – 5 March 2026
March 5, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon keeps issues local taking questions on the latest misconduct allegation against a former Deputy Commissioner. He highlights a ...
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McBlog: Distasteful Letterbox Drop by Stuff and Chemist Warehouse
March 4, 2026
McBlog
You won't want young children anywhere near this! Stuff and advertising client Chemist Warehouse's latest magazine entitled “The House of Wellness” is definitely not the ...
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McBlog: Gender-Critical Psychiatrist Cancelled, Mosques Mourn Khamenei, Taylor v Hanson
March 3, 2026
McBlog
We talk to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party about some of the issues grabbing attention in Australia at the ...
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Solid Ground – 3 March 2026
March 3, 2026
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares highlights from the recent ‘Aspire’ conference in Sydney – a conference defending Western values where everything from ...
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StraightTalk – 2 March 2026
March 2, 2026
StraightTalk
In this episode of StraightTalk we discuss - Operation Epic Fury against the leadership of Iran – right or wrong; Team Erika Kirk v Team ...
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McBlog: Media Won’t Celebrate Drop In Violent Crime
March 2, 2026
McBlog
We show you how the media presented the good news last week of the significant reduction in victims of violent crime, and how they tried ...
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Political Playback – 26 February 2026
February 26, 2026
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback (with Rodney Hide as guest panelist) - should we be more concerned about Jacinda Ardern in Australia or Helen ...
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