The Dispatches

Today’s episode features an exclusive interview with a Kiwi mother and pro-life advocate who was subjected to a weaponisation of the Offical Information Act system after trying to seek basic facts about the practice of abortion in her region. After months of being on the receiving end of atrocious conduct from local officials, she finally made an offical complaint to the Ombudsman, and at that point, things got even weirder. ...

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss the results of his political tracker, which keeps tabs on the promises versus delivery of the Government. We also talk about the shocking new report showing that trust in the media has collapsed, the morphing of the climate strike protest into a catch-all revolutionary anti-government rally, AND LOTS MORE! ✅...

Almost four years ago I had the privilege of interviewing former Gloriavale commune member Melody Pilgrim, who escaped with her family in 2019. In light of the new documentary TV series about Gloriavale called ‘Escaping Utopia’ - which was broadcast by TVNZ over three nights last week - I thought it was important for Melody’s powerful account about the shocking truth of life inside Gloria...

In this episode we discuss the hilarious media manufactured outrage over NZ politician Winston Peter’s use of the 90’s pop song Tubthumping in his political campaigning. We dissect the lyrics, rebut the grandiose claims that have been made about this song, and highlight the most absurd hypocrisy of all about this feigned outrage. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: ...

Monday night marked the four year anniversary of what I would argue was the worst policy that was ever ushered into law by Jacinda Ardern and her Labour Government during their time in power. We discuss the undemocratic manipulations, the extreme nature of the law change, and what we can do about it now. www.activ8nz.org ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfoo...

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss the results of his new political tracker, which keeps tabs on the performance of the Government. We also talk about the implications of Chloe Swarbrick being crowned queen of the Greens, the accusation that the NZ Government is violating democracy, AND LOTS MORE! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com...

In this episode we discuss some brand new research conducted by four experts in healthcare and employment from the Auckland University of Technology. The research found that vaccine mandates had little effect on increasing vacination rates, instead they caused substantial and lasting harms in the community. Among others, they led to one very significant harm that they were specifically supposed to prevent. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: ...

In this episode we discuss the use of atomic bombs on the Japanese civilians of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We explore the grave moral problem with this act, the flaws in the popular narrative, and the commonly overlooked facts which cast serious doubt on the claim that there was no other less destructive way to end WW2. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmed...

In this debut episode of our new monthly show, Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss the results of his new political tracker, which keeps constant tabs on whether or not the NZ Government is delivering or failing on its promises. We also talk about Waitangi Day, David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill, and we ask ‘who stands to lose the most in all of this?&...

In this episode we explore and contrast the stories of two different shoplifters - one a high profile Green MP, the other other not. Both stories are true. Both involve thefts that took place in New Zealand. What makes these two stories so markedly different is the outcome and how the guilty parties reacted. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia&n...

In this episode we take an in-depth look at The Exorcist - the 1973 movie which become a cultural icon. We look at the fact that it is actually the first in a trilogy of films which deeply tackle the philosophical proofs for the existence of God in the face of suffering and evil. We also contrast this with the atrociously bad 2023 exorcist film, ‘The Exorcist Believer’, and how it starkly reflects the collapse of Wester...

In this episode, we speak to theologian Anna Abraham and leadership expert Jemma Brunton about the sometimes vexed issue of women in leadership in the Church. These two awesome leaders share their thoughts and experiences, and what it means to navigate this highly politicised topic as women who want to use their talents and abilities to serve the Christian Church. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave ...

In this episode we speak to Jason Winslade about his personal story of being present at ground zero in New York City, on Tuesday 11th of September 2001, as the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfolded immediately above and around him. This isn’t just a personal account of surviving one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in US history, it’s also a powerful story of the path to conversion and redemption for a young man who discove...

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Robert Loretz about the culture shaping power of music. In our two hour discussion we cover all sorts of fascinating topics from the history of music, the difference between sacred and profane music, and even the issue of music and artificial intelligence! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedi...

In this episode we speak to Dr. Robert Loretz about Aristotle’s profoundly important insights regarding virtue, and how Christianity took these natural law truths and elevated them to profound new heights through the life and teachings of Jesus. In this two hour conversation we discuss why all of this matters so much for societal and individual flourishing. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a...