Active Intelligence NZ

Aaron Ironside

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Active Intelligence NZ

Join Aaron Ironside as he tackles the issues of the day and brings you, the viewer, to a deeper understanding of both sides of significant social debates. Active Intelligence is a place where you can find balance not bias. No one will tell you what to think or dismiss you if you have concerns about social trends. This show has been created to engage people from all points of view to make up their own mind.

11/02/2022

Ep36 – Christchurch Children in Crisis

In the past decade, Christchurch families have dealt with earthquakes, terror attacks, and a global pandemic. Waimairi School Principal Mike Anderson says the children have been traumatized and that teachers have had to make well-being the greatest priority.

29 min
09/12/2021

Ep35 - Is this the end of Roe v Wade?

The US Supreme Court is currently reviewing the landmark decision on Abortion Rights - Roe v Wade. Pro-choice advocates claim it is the politicizing of the Supreme Court who now has more REpublican than Democrat Justices. Pro-Life lobbyists say the decision is long overdue for review. Andrew Moore is a Kiwi working for the Pro-Life movement in the USA who believes playing the long game might be about to pay off.

30 min
02/12/2021

Ep34 - Does Faith belong in Politics?

The National Party has appointed Christopher Luxon as their new leader. Whilst most know him as the former boss of Air New Zealand, others wonder what influence his Christian faith will have on him as Leader of the Opposition. Aaron spoke with former National Party MP Alfred Ngaro, a former pastor who was very open about how important faith is in public life.

33 min
25/11/2021

Ep33 – Is happiness overrated?

Journalist and Writer Sarah Catherall recently published an editorial called “Toxic positivity: The business of happiness”, where she examines the rise of a new well-being industry focused on our happiness. Is it possible to be happy all the time? Would that even be good for us? Aaron and Sarah discuss if this new fixation on happiness might be making us sad.

29 min
18/11/2021

Ep32 - Should you lose your career over Social Media posts?

Dr Jereth Kok was suspended due to 30 comments on social media cited by the Medical Board of Australia. The allegation is that his online media commentary amounted to professional misconduct. Although the legal battles continue Dr Koks is concerned about the implications for private people speaking about their view in public.

27 min
11/11/2021

Ep31 - Are Covid Vaccinations dividing the Team of 5 Million?

Despite 90% of New Zealanders having received at least one Covid-19 Vaccination, the Vaccine and Lockdowns continue to divide the “Team of 5 mIllion”. Some churches appear to be key players in the protests whilst others fear the implications of restriction for the unvaccinated. Pastor Sam Tolley from Auckland’s Church Unlimited says he never thought we could be so divided.

31 min
04/11/2021

Ep30 - Climbing onto the Property Ladder

Many Kiwis assume that homeownership is out of reach. Debt and low savings are just some of the barriers apart from the ever-expanding price bubble. Te Reo teacher Jahdine Tapara has proven it is possible to defy the odds and has purchased her first home in Hamilton. She shares how loan sharks nearly made the dream of owning a home a nightmare.

30 min
28/10/2021

Ep29 - Is there any hope for the Pro Life movement?

Texas recently adopted a new Heartbeat Abortion Law making it unlawful to abort a baby once a heartbeat can be detected. Pro choice advocates have pointed out that most women don’t know they are pregnant in the first six weeks, rendering the law unconstitutional. Mary Castle from Texas values says the new law is proof that Pro-Life groups need to continue to stand up for the unborn child.

28 min

Join Aaron Ironside as he tackles the issues of the day and brings you, the viewer, to a deeper understanding of both sides of significant social debates. Active Intelligence is a place where you can find balance not bias. No one will tell you what to think or dismiss you if you have concerns about social trends. This show has been created to engage people from all points of view to make up their own mind.

Creator

Aaron Ironside
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

35
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Copyright 2023 Aaron Ironside
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