Oct 24, 20261h 1mS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we’re talking political attacks, debate drama and the electorates that could decide E night. We discuss the attack on Helen Haines and the wider issue of attacks on politicians in New...
About this Podcast:
Both Sides Now was co-founded in 2022 by Eve McCallum and Finn Ross, who could see the increasing polarisation and the decreasing youth engagement in politics. They wanted to show that you could disagree politically and still be great mates. The show interviewed a range of high-profile politicians and journalists from across the political spectrum, including 6 Prime Ministers, 4 party leaders and 2 journalists. The show is back for election year 2026, and with Finn now being based in the UK, Alex Martin is stepping up to fill the left-leaning co-host role. Not only will the show continue its work to break down political polarisation and increase youth engagement, but it will do so with a new focus on women in politics. Eve and Alex have both seen the unfounded, increased vitriol towards female politicians in recent years, and we want to give them a chance to share their stories and educate and inspire other women to step up and become politicians. <p
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What is Both Sides Now about?
Both Sides Now was co-founded in 2022 by Eve McCallum and Finn Ross, who could see the increasing polarisation and the decreasing youth engagement in politics. They wanted to show that you could disagree politically and still be great mates.
What has Both Sides Now covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Attacks on politicians, the last round of debates and electorates to watch" (24 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Youth voting, debates, gangs and child cancer treatment" (17 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "Debates, billionaires, the latest policy drop and strategic voting" (10 October 2026, 57 minutes).
How often does Both Sides Now publish?
Both Sides Now publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 70 episodes.
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Booking probability for Both Sides Now is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Both Sides Now requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Both Sides Now's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Oct 17, 20261h 1mS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we’re kicking things off with a bit of international chaos, from Shane Gillis’ monologue to Trump reportedly giving his press secretary just five days in the job. Back home, the clock is...
- Oct 10, 202657 minS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we’re breaking down the election debates, the latest policy drops, and whether strategic voting could shake up the election. We kick things off with the debates: did Winston Peters come out...
Episode #32
The Tax Tea Part Two with Shamubeel Eaqub
Oct 3, 202642 minS4We’ve talked tax with Brad Olsen. Now we’re hearing it from a different angle. This time on Both Sides Now , we’re joined by Simplicity economist Shamubeel Eaqub to ask some pretty basic questions that somehow get very...
Episode #31
The Tax Tea Part One with Brad Olsen
Sep 30, 20261h 6mS4Tax is everywhere in this election — but how much are politicians actually telling us? This week on Both Sides Now , we sit down with economist Brad Olsen to spill The Tax Tea and get into the stuff that tends to get...
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Episode #30
What is dirty work and is it really dirty? this weeks policy drop and the last week in parliament
Sep 26, 20261 hourS4We kick things off with the Hager book — the latest political bombshell making waves in Wellington. We get into what’s in it, the reaction it’s sparked, and what it all means with the election just around the corner. To...
- Sep 23, 202658 minS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we’re joined by Freshwater Strategy's Dr Mike Turner, International pollster and political researcher , for a chat about pretty much everything you could want to know about politics and...
- Sep 19, 202649 minS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we kick things off with Ed Sheeran vs Macklemore, has Ed made the right call? Then we get into the big policy stories of the week: National entering the supermarket chat. Labour taking aim...
- Sep 12, 202652 minS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we’re doing a political whistlestop tour because all the parties decided to do a policy dump this week. We start with the Green's KiwiMart. We then run through Labour and ACT's climate...
- Sep 5, 202647 minS4
This week on Both Sides Now we kick things off with National’s student loan policy. What is National actually proposing, who stands to benefit, and does it meaningfully change the picture for young New Zealanders trying...
- Aug 29, 202657 minS4
We sit down with Rewiring Aotearoa's Mike Casey for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the biggest costs facing New Zealanders: energy. We get into power and petrol, and ask what can politicians actually do...
- Aug 22, 202652 minS4
This week on the podcast, we get stuck into Te Pāti Māori’s decision to campaign for the candidate vote only and what it means for MMP, the Māori electorates and the wider election campaign. Then we attempt...
- Aug 15, 202646 minS4
This week on the podcast: leadership coup round two. And somehow, it was even more of a mess. If you are feeling overwhelmed by it all, don't worry, so are we! We unpack what actually happened inside National, why...
- Aug 10, 20261h 1mS4
This week on Both Sides Now we sit down with ACT MP Laura McClure for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey into politics and some of the issues she’s been pushing since entering Parliament. We chat about her...
- Aug 1, 202654 minS4
It's a slightly longer episode this week, but there was no shortage of topics to cover. We start by briefly discuss Winston Peters' latest remarks before turning to one of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand...
- Jul 25, 202645 minS4
Another busy week in politics, and we're unpacking the stories behind the headlines. We start with the fallout from Stuart Nash's comments suggesting women who take time off to have children are "lazy". Were his...
- Jul 18, 202644 minS4
This week we're talking celebrity politicians after Paul Henry announced he's standing for ACT. Is this the start of a trend, or just another reminder that politics and entertainment are becoming harder to tell apart...
- Jul 12, 202649 minS4
This week on Both Sides Now, we unpack two similar approaches to making solar power more accessible by National and Labour. Despite being from opposite sides of the spectrum we discuss the importance of seeing the two...
- Jul 4, 202646 minS4
This week on the podcast we're unpacking the Conservation Amendment Bill and separating the facts from the politics. There's been plenty of debate about what the Bill actually does, so we take a look at what's changing...
- Jun 27, 202659 minS4
<p>Ever wondered how New Zealand's voting system actually works? In this episode, we're joined by our old university lecturer, Professor Andrew Geddis, for a deep dive into MMP – the system that shapes every election...
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Shamubeel Eaqub
chief economist, Simplicity KiwiSaver
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Brad Olsen
retirement-active investor and advisor in international real estate, Center for Universal Education
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Mike Turner
Vice Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, University of Missouri in Kansas City
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Mike Casey
Kiwibank Sustainable Business Leader of the Year 2026, Rewiring Aotearoa
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