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Craig Renney is a New Zealand economist and politician. He is the Labour Party candidate in Wellington Bays for the 2026 New Zealand general election. In his recenty published book, The Good Economy, Renney asks what...
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Different Matters by Damien Grant
Hosted by Damien Grant · news · EN-NZ
About this Podcast:
I have been incredibly fortunate, and also incredibly reckless, over my nearly six decades. For reasons that are unclear to me a number of wonderful New Zealander’s have been willing to give up an hour of their time to talk to me.
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What is Different Matters by Damien Grant about?
I have been incredibly fortunate, and also incredibly reckless, over my nearly six decades. For reasons that are unclear to me a number of wonderful New Zealander’s have been willing to give up an hour of their time to talk to me.
Who hosts Different Matters by Damien Grant?
Different Matters by Damien Grant is hosted by Damien Grant. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
What has Different Matters by Damien Grant covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Craig Renney on Different Matters, deficits and The Good Economy" (23 September 2026, 60 minutes), "Daniel Kalderimis on Different Matters, Zest, depression and Philosophy" (6 July 2026, 61 minutes), and "Nevil Gibson on Different Mattters, the business of Ron Brierley" (7 May 2026, 58 minutes).
How often does Different Matters by Damien Grant publish?
Different Matters by Damien Grant publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 56 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Different Matters by Damien Grant?
Booking probability for Different Matters by Damien Grant is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Different Matters by Damien Grant requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Different Matters by Damien Grant's contact route on record: verified email.
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Damien Grant hosts Different Matters by Damien Grant, a news podcast with 56 episodes published.
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