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Paul Barlow
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An Award Winning Podcaster - Letting the truth ruin a good story... Former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture, Paul has over 35000 followers of his content from across Aotearoa. This content is also available in video formats in fact it probably makes more sense in video - on Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram as well as audio versions where ever you get your Podcasts from - all linked in my bio, along with the free weekly Paul… The Other One Newsletter. Find all Content or support Paul with a donation at Linktree at https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz

  1. 2d ago

    More Lies from National Party Social Media

    With the regulatory period for the election fast approaching, do you think National are toning down the spin and b******t on social media?  Of course not - why would they! 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

  2. 3d ago

    We can see the impact of ignoring expert advice right now

    Who would have predicted yet another headline showing the Coalition going out of their way to ignore experts about how we are making climate change worse? Well anyone who has read the news in the last 3 years probably, or still trying to dry out their carpets from one of the dozen severe weather impacts we’ve had this year. 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

  3. 4d ago

    24 times Maori were the Coalitions Punching Bag

    The Coalition claim they don’t but the gee in the gross men who celebrate when they do something that punches down on Maori is enough to show most of us that they really do think no one is seeing how racist they are. 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. 4d ago

    Campaign Kōrero: 21 July, 2026

    Inflation hits 2 year high, Labour vows to reverse laws that could stop half a million kiwis voting, NZ First pee on the floor and tell you to like it, and I catch up with Green Candidate Alma de Anda to learn about the Green's new Kiwipower plan. 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. 5d ago

    The "tough on crime" grifts National voters are keen to fall for

    Being “tough on crime” is a b******t line conservative politicians like to use because it’s a catchy soundbite that keeps people scared - but the reality is National in particular is lying to you about how tough on crime they actually are in three very distinct ways - misrepresenting data, using their position to steal policies with bipartisan support and pressuring media to make them look good.  And you need to know this so you don’t fall for it. 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

  6. Jul 18

    Policy Audit: The MediCard

    Labour has built a suite of policies around a proposed Medicard that would see free Doctor visits, prescriptions, maternity scans and cervical scans, supported by plans to make it easier for GPs to start their own practice or buy into others and new funding models. In this Policy Audit, I look at the plan, the concerns and the choice this presents voters. 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

  7. Jul 17

    This Week's The News: 17 July 2026

    In this week’s This Week’s The News, former Act Party President finally admits guilt to past sexual assaults on minors while pleading guilty on a third case before courts that may have happened sooner but Act successfully used name suppression laws to protect themselves from public scrutiny for 2 years. Oh and they had a new candidate announced or something. And some other news that would have been drowned out this week while Act tries to distract you from their connections to a three times convicted admitted sexual predator. *This content piece was originally released as a video and can still be found in that format on multipl platforms but if you're listening to this as an audio only podcast, be aware the visual gags don't really work. 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

  8. Jul 16

    The 5 ways it's more difficult for you to vote in 2026

    The Human Rights Commission, Amnesty international, the United Nations and the Electoral Commission have all called out the government for making it harder to vote than ever before this year - in changes that breach human rights laws, could stop half a million people voting, and disproportionately impact Maori, Pacifica, low income, transient and older voters.  So here’s the five ways they have done this. 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

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An Award Winning Podcaster - Letting the truth ruin a good story... Former political commentator with a background in media studies and pop culture, Paul has over 35000 followers of his content from across Aotearoa. This content is also available in video formats in fact it probably makes more sense in video - on Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook & Instagram as well as audio versions where ever you get your Podcasts from - all linked in my bio, along with the free weekly Paul… The Other One Newsletter. Find all Content or support Paul with a donation at Linktree at https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownz

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