Leighton Smith Podcast #242 - June 5th 2024 - Oliver Hartwitch

Oliver Hartwitch, from The New Zealand Initiative, discusses the 2024 Budget and why it might take fifteen years to get the New Zealand economy to where it should be. We look at what Switzerland could teach us, the future of the Tory Party in England, and the Reserve Bank. We make comment on Trump and “The Lost Generation” a 2009 article in which a psychologist predicted today’s issues. And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at [email protected] Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born. So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!