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The Iron Duke Podcast

by Maddy Burgess-Smith, Jesse Corlett & Henry Levett - Iron Duke Partners
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  • Episode 148 - Got a burning 2026 Election question?

    October 22, 2026 · 29 min

    And just like that, we're just three weeks out from the 2026 Election! Jesse and Henry bring you up to speed on the latest developments in what remains an incredibly tight race. Have a burning question about politics, policy or anything…

  • Episode 147: Are we all TOP'd out?

    October 18, 2026 · 35 min

    Debate season is in full swing as we hit the home straight of the election race. Henry, Ben and Jesse take you through what's been gracing our screens and the week in politics.

  • Episode 146: Was Chris the debate winner? #Election2026

    October 10, 2026 · 34 min

    Everyone's favourite political musers are back for another week! Taking you through our first leaders debate, who was their winner and who perhaps needs a little more rehearsal before they're allowed back into our living room...

  • Episode 145 - Who's doing the strategic voting? #Election2026

    October 2, 2026 · 33 min

    With just over one month to go until Kiwis cast their ballots, Jesse and Ben sit down to unpick the discussion about strategic voting on both the left and right, the newly announced bottom lines from Opportunity, and the latest policy…

  • Episode 144 - Which party released the best policy this week? #Election2026

    September 11, 2026 · 30 min

    This week on the podcast Jesse, Ben & Henry cover all things new policy from the political parties as we close close into election - with less than two months on the clock. We discuss the Nat's first home buyer policy, NZF's big…

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  • Episode 143 - How taxing is this tax campaign?

    September 7, 2026 · 37 min

    Happy two months until the 2026 General Election! This week Jesse, Ben and Henry talk all things election policy - in other words; tax, tax, tax.

  • Episode 142 - What now for the National Party?

    August 13, 2026 · 21 min

    Only four months after the previous caucus vote, National MPs were urgently called back to the capital amid fresh leadership murmurings in the media. Once again, Christopher Luxon emerged from the caucus room as leader of the National…

  • Episode 141 - Welcome to the pre-election period?

    August 9, 2026 · 45 min

    This week Ben and Henry take you through a series of topics in what has been a feisty start to this year's pre-election period. Enjoy this episode as we bring you up to speed on all things policy and politics.

  • Episode 140 - Who should be allowed to vote in New Zealand?

    July 9, 2026 · 43 min

    Welcome back listeners! This week on the show, Jesse, Ben and Henry have a take or two on the following topics: might our domestic economy be finally turning (again); the philosophical policy debate challenging whether only New Zealand…

  • Episode 139 - Can The Opportunity Party be kingmaker this year?

    June 19, 2026 · 41 min

    This week the team at Iron Duke Studios takes you through their peaks and pits on a local, domestic and international level. We talk about the democratic challenges arising from Wellington's Golden Mile project, whether this election will…

  • Episode 138 - Why does every Budget need a catchy name?

    May 29, 2026 · 32 min

    Another lap around the fiscal sun means one thing: it’s time for the Iron Duke Podcast Budget 2026 special. Join the team as they unpack some of the key items from this year's fiscal package.

  • Episode 137 - Do we need to reduce public sector headcount?

    May 22, 2026 · 28 min

    This week we are back in the studio with a full podcast team - Jesse, Ben & Henry - where we go through some of the already announced pre-Budget 2026 policies. With the main item on the menu being the most spicy so far: a reduction in…

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Catching you up on the weeks biggest politics and policy news