Political Playback – 11 September 2025

11/09/2025 56 min
Political Playback – 11 September 2025

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Political Playback – Bob and Simon discuss the tragic assassination of social conservative Charlie Kirk, and discuss the implications for political discourse both in the US but also in New Zealand. They also discuss some of the media coverage and whether some political parties in NZ are stoking violent rhetoric; Te Pati Maori win the by-election – what does this mean for Labour losing so conclusively?; Green MP Benjamin Doyle leaves Parliament which is welcome news to many; and are the media still campaigning to get Luxon rolled as Prime Minister - and is it working?