Latest Family First TV Episodes
Here are the most recent Family First TV episodes, including McBlog, PulsePoint, StraightTalk and Family Matters.
McBlog: The Media’s (Ongoing) Campaign For Drug Use
October 15, 2025
McBlog
The media continue to campaign for the legalisation of drugs (masqueraded as "decriminalisation"), despite not being able to win the cannabis referendum in 2020. And ...
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McBlog: The Memorial Watched By The World
October 14, 2025
McBlog
We speak to Carroll Conley, the retired CEO of the Christian Civic League of Maine in the US. Carroll attended the Charlie Kirk memorial in ...
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StraightTalk – 13 October 2025
October 13, 2025
StraightTalk
Tonight on StraightTalk – we check out the latest political polls. One spells disaster for the Governent, the other doesn’t. So which one is correct; ...
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McBlog: Reviewing Jacinda Ardern’s Documentary
October 13, 2025
McBlog
Bob takes one for the team and goes to the official documentary of Jacinda Ardern entitled “Prime Minister - Elected to serve. Inspired to lead.” ...
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Political Playback – 9 October 2025
October 9, 2025
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback, Bob McCoskrie and guest panelists Rodney Hide and Peter Williams discuss - Te Pati Maori's latest stunt in Parliament; ...
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Family Matters – Alex Penk on disagreeing graciously
October 8, 2025
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon welcomes back Alex Penk, CEO and founder of the Ethos Alliance, to explore the role and approach to ...
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McBlog: Why The 1News ‘Bias’ Report Is Bogus
October 7, 2025
McBlog
Good news everyone. Your fears were unfounded. 1News is not biased. You can absolutely trust them. That’s according to…. um…. 1News. We give you heaps ...
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Solid Ground – 7th October 2025
October 7, 2025
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon checks in live from Utah (US) about the symposium on religious freedom that he is attending. He also ...
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StraightTalk – 6 October 2025
October 6, 2025
StraightTalk
Tonight, we discuss – should Charlie Kirk’s killer receive the death penalty; is it time to stop live streaming church services – we’ll discuss an ...
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McBlog: Extremist Teachers Warn Of Extremist Students
October 6, 2025
McBlog
It was quite the heading screaming across the Stuff website. But is it the students who are the extremists, or is it actually some activist ...
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Family Matters – Bruce Logan the Pilgrim
October 1, 2025
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Bruce Logan about his book 'Pilgrim: Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Civil Religion in New Zealand Today'.
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Political Playback – 25 September 2025
September 25, 2025
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – our 50th episode – Simon is joined by Tanya Unkovich while Bob is away on a well-deserved break. ...
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Solid Ground – 25 September 2025
September 25, 2025
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon previews his latest Family Matter’s podcast with Alon Roth-Snir, Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand. He also discusses again ...
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Family Matters – Israel’s Ambassador to New Zealand speaks
September 24, 2025
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon O’Connor engages in a detailed discussion with His Excellency, Alon Roth-Snir, the Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand, about ...
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Solid Ground – 23 September 2025
September 23, 2025
Solid Ground
On this episode of Solid Ground, Simon wonders when the UK turned everything upside down when he notes JK Rowling has come out opposing euthanasia, ...
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StraightTalk – 22 September 2025
September 23, 2025
StraightTalk
Here's StraightTalk livestream for 22 September 2025, as we cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society.
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Political Playback – 18 September 2025
September 19, 2025
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback, we discuss - the latest polling on political parties, capital gains tax, recognising a Palestinian state, and who would ...
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McBlog: Three Key Moments With Izzy & Maria
September 18, 2025
McBlog
Have you watched the exclusive interview we did with Israel & Maria Folau that we premiered at our recent Forum on the Family? At the ...
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Solid Ground – 18 September 2025
September 18, 2025
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon reflects on New Zealand’s recent and urgent law change to halt international adoptions due to issues with sex ...
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Family Matters – Aaron De Pietro on fighting for families and freedom
September 17, 2025
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks Aaron DiPietro from Florida Family Voice – a leading advocacy and policy organisation that is “fighting for ...
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Israel & Maria Folau – Their Side Of The Story
September 16, 2025
Interviews & Speeches McBlog
Here's the exclusive interview with Israel and Maria Folau – to hear their side of the story, to find out how they coped through a ...
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McBlog: Charlie Kirk & Political Discourse Under Threat
September 16, 2025
McBlog
We speak to New York Post columnist & Fox news contributor Miranda Devine about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and her latest column entitled "Charlie ...
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Solid Ground – Tuesday 16 September 2025
September 16, 2025
Solid Ground
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates the release of Family First’s exclusive interview with Israel and Maria Folou. He notes it is the ...
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StraightTalk – 15 September 2025
September 15, 2025
StraightTalk
A special 90 minute episode with a double-dose of panelists discussing the issues that everyone is talking about.
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Political Playback – 11 September 2025
September 11, 2025
Political Playback
In this episode of Political Playback – Bob and Simon discuss the tragic assassination of social conservative Charlie Kirk, and discuss the implications for political ...
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Solid Ground – 11 September 2025
September 11, 2025
Solid Ground
On this episode of Solid Ground, Simon gives initial thoughts on the awful shooting of Charlie Kirk, a young father of two, and conservative voice ...
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Family Matters – Ro Edge on the Law Commission dismantling being a woman
September 10, 2025
Family Matters
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon welcomes back Ro Edge from Save Women's Sports Australasia to discuss the New Zealand Law Commission's recent recommendations ...
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