The "Paul... The Other One" Podcasts.

Paul Barlow
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Independent Political & Media Commentary from Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Paul Barlow—former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture—Paul... The Other One cuts through news bias, media framing, and political spin. Catch sharp daily breakdowns, deep-dive political analysis, and unfiltered takes on current affairs shaping NZ. 📩 Weekly Newsletter & Links: linktr.ee/paul_barlownz 🗳️ Election Tools: election2026.co.nz ☕ Support the Show: buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone

  1. 7h ago

    Campaign Kōrero: 6 October, 2026

    Catch up with the latest from the Election Campaign, and this week, I sit down with CTU President Sandra Grey to learn more about the CTU Cost of Living Report.Chapters:00:00 Logo00:06 Introduction00:57 Campaign Updates17:20 Sandra Grey, CTU President Find the Full CTU Data here Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it. First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for. To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz Want to help drive the conversation? Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone Your backing means everything. Thank you. ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  2. 18h ago

    Prepare Your Chris For Battle!

    Tuesday is the first of the Leader’s Debates between white guys named Chris for 2026, on one side, a Prime Minister named Chris whose party and campaign has been built around AI slop, lying, being called out for lying, denying they’re lying, being asked not to lie by the groups whose data they’re misrepresenting and fake podcasts and weird stories about crossing streets, and trying to be relatable.  On the Other is a Chris who has announced a raft of cost of living approaches, business growth policies, health policies and a fully costed budget with no leadership challenges behind him and a newly ignited fire in his belly.  So how will media spin this as a win for Luxon?  I’m sure they’ll find a way but in the mean time, here’s some election tools to help you out! Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote. Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz This work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights on and fuel the push for a change of government in 2026, consider joining as a paid supporter here: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone ☕ Massive thank you for all the support! ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  3. 1d ago

    No Rodents of Unusual Size in Sight

    Almost as good as a nice MLT, mutton, lettuce and tomato, was the weekends moves from the Opposition that called National’s bluff, showed both labour and the Greens have got solid ideas on topics they can work together on while also having their own positions and the party that keeps lying looks desperate as they call what they got “dishonest” - as IPSOS demands National stop misrepresenting their data. Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote. Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz This work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights on and fuel the push for a change of government in 2026, consider joining as a paid supporter here: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone ☕ Massive thank you for all the support! ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  4. 2d ago

    Coffee & Context: Is Chloe Swarbrick the Devil?

    Not literally of course - this week we're looking at Stanley Cohen's Folk Devil theory, where the right wing political pundits and media create a boogey monster or folk devil to present as the bad guy to scare people into voting for them instead of the horrors of progressive change. Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it. First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for. To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz Want to help drive the conversation? Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone Your backing means everything. Thank you. ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  5. 3d ago

    Pondering the Future while Updates the Past (few episodes)

    Sorry Podcast listeners - I feel like I've slipped by not uploading anything over the past couple of days. But I also really want your feedback - on what to do if I get my Christmas wish and the Government Changes... Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it. First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for. To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz Want to help drive the conversation? Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone Your backing means everything. Thank you. ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  6. 5d ago

    The PREFU Spin is hiding a simple reality - it could be better

    The PREFU is out and media will tell you it’s lovely for a terrible Finance Minister who is deliberately downplaying what would make the economy and government books even better - which is the opposite to her approach of slashing and burning. Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote. Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz This work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights on and fuel the push for a change of government in 2026, consider joining as a paid supporter here: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone ☕ Massive thank you for all the support! ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  7. 6d ago

    One day is so exhausting

    It’s been one day since the weekend campaign onslaughts - and what a day it’s been. Looking for clear, independent election insights? 🗳️ Check out www.election2026.co.nz for tools to help you decide your vote. Catch the award-winning podcast, weekly newsletter, and more here: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz This work is entirely listener-funded. If you want to help keep the lights on and fuel the push for a change of government in 2026, consider joining as a paid supporter here: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone ☕ Massive thank you for all the support! ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

  8. Sep 28

    Campaign Kōrero: 29 Septmeber, 2026

    The latest in the 2026 election campaign and I head to Glen Innes to chat with Labour's candidate, Rhode Schaolar and lawyer, Max harris. Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it. First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for. To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz Want to help drive the conversation? Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone Your backing means everything. Thank you. ©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026

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Independent Political & Media Commentary from Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Paul Barlow—former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture—Paul... The Other One cuts through news bias, media framing, and political spin. Catch sharp daily breakdowns, deep-dive political analysis, and unfiltered takes on current affairs shaping NZ. 📩 Weekly Newsletter & Links: linktr.ee/paul_barlownz 🗳️ Election Tools: election2026.co.nz ☕ Support the Show: buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotherone

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