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Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on the call between Donald Trump, Vladimir PutinThe Kremlin appears to have emerged victorious from a call with US President Donald Trump. Russia's agreed to pause firing on energy and critical infrastructure and continue discussions about a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea. It's a clear deviation from Trump's goal going into talks – of Russia agreeing to a full 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman told Andrew Dickens that Trump hasn’t put that much pressure on Putin. He says all the concessions have been from Ukraine, and Trump has already pre-emptively given away bar...2025-03-1804 min
What's the Story, Old Glory?Episode 52: Professor Robert Patman - alarm and hopeIn this episode, we welcome back Professor Robert Patman, with whom we discuss the unprecedented meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, the likely fallout, and what it might mean for Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-071h 17
Community or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 25-02-2025 - Political System in Chaos - Stephen Zunes and Robert PatmanPolitical System in Chaos - Stephen Zunes and Robert Patman
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz2025-02-2551 min
The Mike Hosking BreakfastRobert Patman: Cook Islands to sign major deal with China1News reports Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is travelling to Beijing on Friday to sign a deal. Foreign Minister Winston Peters seems to have been caught off guard - given New Zealand's long-standing free association agreement. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman says the partnership has potential security and foreign policy implications, so New Zealand should have been consulted. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-0506 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveRobert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on the implications of Donald Trump's plan for GazaDonald Trump's suggestion he could take over Gaza casts a shadow on hopes for a two-state solution. The President said today Palestinians could be resettled and the US could redevelop the territory. Israel's Prime Minister says the idea is worth paying attention to. Otago University politics professor Robert Patman says one problem is the lack of any clarity on Benjamin Netanyahu's end goal. "It doesn't seem like Mr Trump is actually applying too much thinking about how tensions in the region can be resolved - as opposed to transplanting them elsewhere."...2025-02-0503 min
#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Robert Patman on Trump's inauguration | Reti out, Brown in | What does Elon Musk want?We're back baby!
Professor Robert Patman joins us live from the Netherlands to talk about Trump's inauguration tomorrow, what it means for the country and the world
Gary on Economics asks the question "What does Elon Musk want?" and why is it that the general public "cannot compete anymore for ownership of [our] politicians"
The cabinet re-shuffle yesterday leaves many questions about people missing out, and the experience that others now have to take on some of the more important portfolios
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Holiday BreakfastRobert Patman: International Relations Expert on Cook Islands seeking separate passport while wanting to retain NZ citizenshipCook Islands have had a proposal to introduce separate passports for its citizens while retaining New Zealand citizenship rejected. The office of New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands can only have its own passport if it gives up NZ citizenship. The Cook Islands operates in free association with New Zealand, conducting its own affairs. But, New Zealand is responsible for its foreign affairs and defence, plus Cook Islanders can live, work and access healthcare here. International Relations Professor Robert Patman tells Tim Beveridge it is not clear how wides...2024-12-2307 min
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the year to December 20, 2024The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale talking about the year’s news with:* Cathrine Dyer on climate. Her book of the year was Tim Winton’s cli-fi novel Juice and she also mentioned Mike Joy’s memoir The Fight for Fresh Water. Cathrine’s person of the year was David Seymour.* Robert Patman on geopolitics. His book of the year was Terence O’Brien’s Consolations of Insignificance: A New Zealand Diplomatic Memoir, which was also Helen Clark’s book of the year, and Robe...2024-12-191h 05The HoonThe Hoon around the year to December 20, 2024The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale talking about the year’s news with:* Cathrine Dyer on climate. Her book of the year was Tim Winton’s cli-fi novel Juice and she also mentioned Mike Joy’s memoir The Fight for Fresh Water. Cathrine’s person of the year was David Seymour.* Robert Patman on geopolitics. His book of the year was Terence O’Brien’s Consolations of Insignificance: A New Zealand Diplomatic Memoir, which was also Helen Clark’s book of the year, and Robe...2024-12-191h 05
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the week to December 13The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale talking about the week’s news with:* Cathrine Dyer on the Government’s inadequate final emissions reduction plan and pro-business climate appointments;* Robert Patman on the lightening overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and what might happen next in Ukraine as the world’s diplomats, traders and markets brace for Donald Trump’s re-inauguation on January 10.The Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 pay...2024-12-1256 minThe HoonThe Hoon around the week to December 13The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale talking about the week’s news with:* Cathrine Dyer on the Government’s inadequate final emissions reduction plan and pro-business climate appointments;* Robert Patman on the lightening overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and what might happen next in Ukraine as the world’s diplomats, traders and markets brace for Donald Trump’s re-inauguation on January 10.The Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 pay...2024-12-1256 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 18-11-2024 - Trump a risk to international order - Prof Robert PatmanTrump a risk to international order - Prof Robert Patman is a leading New Zealand University Otago academic in the field of international relations. We will be discussing the rise of rightly extreme nationalism or fascism as aThreat to international order & therefore the planet and particularly to small trading nation such as New Zealand. How does this require change in new fumes for policy trade and economic policy to provide opportunities as well as dangers?
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz2024-11-1851 minEarly Edition with Ryan BridgeRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Expert on APEC summit wrapping up, Luxon's invitation to ChinaThe APEC Summit has wrapped up in Peru. Leaders from 21 economies bordering the Pacific met for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to discuss strategies of the region’s major economies. Prime Minister Chris Luxon met with several world leaders for the first time at the summit. New Zealand secured trade deals with Costa Rica, Switzerland and Iceland during the summit, removing tariffs on wood and wool products. Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman tells Ryan Bridge eyes were on China’s role in the Pacific. Though opinions diverged, Luxon’s meeting...2024-11-1705 minEarly Edition with Ryan BridgeRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on China holding military drills around Taiwan in an attempt at political intimidationChina appears to be testing the waters around Taiwan in an effort to quell its independence. The superpower has been holding military exercises off the coast of the self-governing island. Taiwan says it's detected 34 naval vessels and 125 aircraft in formation around it. Otago University International Relations expert Robert Patman told Ryan Bridge China ideally wants Taiwan to fall into its lap without the use of force. He says it's an attempt at political intimidation having these drills involving war ships and fighter jets, but Taiwan's condemned the drills and is holding its...2024-10-1404 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveRobert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on Israel launching a ground offensive into LebanonHostilities are running high - and fear's rising for the future - as Israel launches a ground offensive into southern Lebanon. Lebanon says Israeli attacks in the past two weeks have already killed more than a thousand people. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman says the recent pummelling of Hezbollah has severely degraded the militant group. He says backing from the US is helping Israel keep the upper hand over resistance groups. "But also - the loss of civilians in Lebanon, as well as the loss of civilians in Gaza, is...2024-10-0104 minHeather du Plessis-Allan DriveRobert Patman: Otago University professor on the risks that come with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's deathAn international relations professor believes the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh brings considerable risks to Israel. Hamas has released a statement, saying the 62-year-old was killed in an Israeli 'raid' on his home in Tehran. Iranian analysts have immediately blamed Israel for the attack, but Israel is yet to officially comment. Otago University professor Robert Patman, says Haniyeh was one of the top negotiators in the hostage talks in Qatar. "To take him out sends a signal that perhaps Netanyahu puts the fate of the hostages somewhat below his concerns...2024-07-3102 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Professor Robert Patman on Biden withdrawing from the Presidential raceRobert Patman joined us to chat about Joe Biden finally dropping out leading to a "who will replace him?" conversation with many pundits and top Democrats pointing to Kamala Harris.
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2024-07-2523 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Professor Robert Patman on President Kamala Harris | Simon Watts on Climate Change | Health NZ board sackedProf Robert Patman joins us LIVE at 9pm to chat about Joe Biden finally dropping out leading to a "who will replace him?" conversation with many pundits and top Democrats pointing to Kamala Harris.
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts was on Q&A discussing emissions, agriculture, and whether New Zealand will meet its climate targets, EV sales and more
The board of Health New Zealand is being replaced with a Commissioner following “serious concerns around oversight, overspend and a significant deterioration in financial outlook.”
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The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the week to July 19TL;DR: The podcast above of the weekly ‘hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers last night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with:* The Kākā’s climate correspondent Cathrine Dyer talking about the National-ACT-NZ First Government’s release of its first Emissions Reduction Plan;* University of Otago Foreign Relations Professor Robert Patman and special guest Dr Karin von Hippel, the Director General of RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute in London, talk about what the attempted assassination of Donald Trump means in Geopolitics and for Aotearoa-NZ;* Simplicity CEO Sam Stubbs talks about Simp...2024-07-181h 05The HoonThe Hoon around the week to July 19TL;DR: The podcast above of the weekly ‘hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers last night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with:* The Kākā’s climate correspondent Cathrine Dyer talking about the National-ACT-NZ First Government’s release of its first Emissions Reduction Plan;* University of Otago Foreign Relations Professor Robert Patman and special guest Dr Karin von Hippel, the Director General of RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute in London, talk about what the attempted assassination of Donald Trump means in Geopolitics and for Aotearoa-NZ;* Simplicity CEO Sam Stubbs talks about Simp...2024-07-181h 05Community or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 16-07-2024 - The Politics of Europe - Prof Robert PatmanThe Politics of Europe - Prof Robert Patman is a leading New Zealand University Otago academic in the field of international relations. Robert Patman on his recent accolade; the 2024 Critic and Conscience of Society Award, given by Universities New Zealand’s Gama Foundation. We will discuss the surge of right-wing populism in Europe and the Response to that crisis.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz2024-07-1651 min
Best of BusinessRobert Patman: Otago University international relations professor on the significance of Prime Minister Chris Luxon's trip to JapanPrime Minister Chris Luxon aims to spend the next few days in Japan, boosting international business opportunities. Japan is the world's fourth largest economy, and New Zealand's fourth largest export destination. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman says Japan is potentially a very important economic partner for us. "We are seeing steadily improving trade with them as part of our arrangement - but obviously, we'd like to give it a boost. I think it's a really smart move on the part of the Government." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.c...2024-06-1603 min
Politics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on the response to the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine'Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire have been rejected by European leaders at a Ukraine summit. The leaders of Italy and Germany have lambasted Putin's proposals, which included Ukraine handing over more territory to Russia. It comes as world leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict. New Zealand foreign affairs expert professor Robert Patman says Putin wants the invasion to be internationally recognised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-1614 min
The Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on the response to the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine'Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire have been rejected by European leaders at a Ukraine summit. The leaders of Italy and Germany have lambasted Putin's proposals, which included Ukraine handing over more territory to Russia. It comes as world leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict. New Zealand foreign affairs expert professor Robert Patman says Putin wants the invasion to be internationally recognised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-1614 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University Politics professor voices concern about escalating polarisation in the US following Trump verdictThere's fears of further polarisation in the US regardless of whether Donald Trump wins the election. The former President's been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records before the 2016 election. He also faces further legal battles, including his handling of classified documents and his role in the Capitol Hill riots. Otago University professor Robert Patman fears violence may be possible. "Either because Mr Trump doesn't win the election - or if he makes good on his promise, he will go after those people, from day one, who incarcerated or jailed...2024-06-0210 minPolitics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University Politics professor voices concern about escalating polarisation in the US following Trump verdictThere's fears of further polarisation in the US regardless of whether Donald Trump wins the election. The former President's been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records before the 2016 election. He also faces further legal battles, including his handling of classified documents and his role in the Capitol Hill riots. Otago University professor Robert Patman fears violence may be possible. "Either because Mr Trump doesn't win the election - or if he makes good on his promise, he will go after those people, from day one, who incarcerated or jailed...2024-06-0210 minCommunity or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 28-05-2024 - NZ + AuKus - Robert PatmanNZ + AuKus - Prof Prof Robert Patman is a leading New Zealand University Otago academic in the field of international relations. He Received the accolade; the 2024 Critic and Conscience of Society Award, given by Universities New Zealand’s Gama Foundation.. We talked about Aukus and it's impact on nuclear free Pacific as in the treaty of Rarotonga and New Zealand's foreign policy in the Pacific and Asia. We also discussed the importance of an international rules based order for small and medium size countries such as New Zealand.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz2024-05-2846 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Prof Robert Patman on tensions between Israel and IranProfessor Robert Patman on the tensions in the Middle East rising following Iran sending drones and missiles towards Israel. Where are we at today and what does all the posturing mean?
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2024-04-1620 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University Politics professor says Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached a stalemateWestern leaders have touched down in Kyiv, to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in the two year anniversary of war with Russia. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, estimates more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians, including 528 children, have died in two years. Otago University Politics professor Robert Patman, says the conflict seems to have arrived at a stalemate. Patman says Ukraine has exceeded expectations in its counterattack, by stepping up drone and missile strikes on Russia's infrastructure. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2511 minPolitics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University Politics professor says Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached a stalemateWestern leaders have touched down in Kyiv, to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in the two year anniversary of war with Russia. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, estimates more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians, including 528 children, have died in two years. Otago University Politics professor Robert Patman, says the conflict seems to have arrived at a stalemate. Patman says Ukraine has exceeded expectations in its counterattack, by stepping up drone and missile strikes on Russia's infrastructure. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2511 min
The HoonThe Hoon around the week to Jan 26TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā and elsewhere for paying subscribers in the last week included:* The Reserve Bank’s proposal this week to loosen Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions at the same time as introducing Debt To Income (DTI) restrictions is expected to add demand pressure to house prices, just as the central bank is expected to start cutting interest rates. See Thursday’s email.* Cabinet met on Tuesday under intense pressure from councils and the infrastructure industry...2024-01-251h 00The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the week to Jan 26TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā and elsewhere for paying subscribers in the last week included:* The Reserve Bank’s proposal this week to loosen Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions at the same time as introducing Debt To Income (DTI) restrictions is expected to add demand pressure to house prices, just as the central bank is expected to start cutting interest rates. See Thursday’s email.* Cabinet met on Tuesday under intense pressure from councils and the infrastructure industry...2024-01-251h 00#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Prof Patman on Trump in New Hampshire | Seymour's fascist slogan | Govt attends Ratana
Prof Robert Patman joins us live to talk about the results out of the New Hampshire GOP primary and what it means for the Republican Party moving forward towards the 2024 Presidential election.
Prof Mohan J Dutta joins us to talk about the use in the weekend by David Seymour of the saying "Jai Shree Ram" and how many Indian Muslims find it to be a threat because it is linked to violence, both historic and current, and those who perpetrate that violence are now amplifying Seymour's words as a sign of approval by the NZ Government.
National and NZ...2024-01-241h 30Politics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University international relations professor on how the US can navigate the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflictThe Israeli Defence Force is warning citizens in Gaza to evacuate to the south. The IDF has apparently dropped flyers in the Sabrah neighbourhood warning people to flee urgently. It's while the US military is sending more missile defence systems to the Middle East, and placing additional troops on a 'prepare-to-deploy' notice. Otago University international relations professor, Robert Patman says there was a window of hope in the 90s in conversations around a two-state solution. "We've never got back on track in terms of getting a serious negotiation going between the...2023-10-2210 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University international relations professor on how the US can navigate the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflictThe Israeli Defence Force is warning citizens in Gaza to evacuate to the south. The IDF has apparently dropped flyers in the Sabrah neighbourhood warning people to flee urgently. It's while the US military is sending more missile defence systems to the Middle East, and placing additional troops on a 'prepare-to-deploy' notice. Otago University international relations professor, Robert Patman says there was a window of hope in the 90s in conversations around a two-state solution. "We've never got back on track in terms of getting a serious negotiation going between the...2023-10-2210 minPolitics CentralRobert Patman: Politics and International Studies expert weighs in on the deadly attacks on IsraelGunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas have rampaged through Israeli towns and left a trail of destruction. Over 300 have died in the attack, and dozens have been wounded and taken hostage in by far the deadliest day of violence in Israel in decades. Israel has launched air strikes in response, and its Prime Minister says his country is at war. University of Otago Politics and International Relations expert Robert Patman explains the extent of the crisis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-0817 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Politics and International Studies expert weighs in on the deadly attacks on IsraelGunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas have rampaged through Israeli towns and left a trail of destruction. Over 300 have died in the attack, and dozens have been wounded and taken hostage in by far the deadliest day of violence in Israel in decades. Israel has launched air strikes in response, and its Prime Minister says his country is at war. University of Otago Politics and International Relations expert Robert Patman explains the extent of the crisis. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-0817 min
The HoonRepeat: The Hoon around the week to Sept 9TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* I interviewed Labour Leader and PM Chris Hipkins about Labour’s pitch for re-election for When The Facts Change, which was published yesterday here in video form.* National Leader Christopher Luxon and Hipkins laid out their visions for economic and business growth this week, but failed again to address the elephants in the room of our political economy. I wrote about that in Thursday’s email.2023-09-081h 00The Kākā by Bernard HickeyRepeat: The Hoon around the week to Sept 9TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* I interviewed Labour Leader and PM Chris Hipkins about Labour’s pitch for re-election for When The Facts Change, which was published yesterday here in video form.* National Leader Christopher Luxon and Hipkins laid out their visions for economic and business growth this week, but failed again to address the elephants in the room of our political economy. I wrote about that in Thursday’s email.2023-09-081h 00
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the week to Sept 9TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* I interviewed Labour Leader and PM Chris Hipkins about Labour’s pitch for re-election for When The Facts Change, which was published yesterday here in video form.* National Leader Christopher Luxon and Hipkins laid out their visions for economic and business growth this week, but failed again to address the elephants in the room of our political economy. I wrote about that in Thursday’s email.2023-09-081h 00The HoonThe Hoon around the week to Sept 9TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* I interviewed Labour Leader and PM Chris Hipkins about Labour’s pitch for re-election for When The Facts Change, which was published yesterday here in video form.* National Leader Christopher Luxon and Hipkins laid out their visions for economic and business growth this week, but failed again to address the elephants in the room of our political economy. I wrote about that in Thursday’s email.2023-09-081h 00
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the week to Sept 2TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* National launched its Election 2023 plan for $14.6 billion of tax cuts paid for with government spending cuts, a raid on climate funds and a few new taxes on home-buying migrants and migrants paying for visas. I previewed the plan in Wednesday morning’s email.* National’s plan directs most of the $14.6 billion at the ‘squeezed middle’ of home-owning and car-driving families with children in childcare, but leaves behin...2023-09-0158 minThe HoonThe Hoon around the week to Sept 2TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* National launched its Election 2023 plan for $14.6 billion of tax cuts paid for with government spending cuts, a raid on climate funds and a few new taxes on home-buying migrants and migrants paying for visas. I previewed the plan in Wednesday morning’s email.* National’s plan directs most of the $14.6 billion at the ‘squeezed middle’ of home-owning and car-driving families with children in childcare, but leaves behin...2023-09-0158 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor says Donald Trump Atlanta arrest may put him ahead of other Republican candidatesDonald Trump's day trip to an Atlanta jail could have strengthened his campaign to be the Republican Party's Presidential candidate for 2024. He handed himself into Georgia's Fulton County Jail on Friday, facing charges alleging he headed a scheme to overturn the 2020 USA election results. He's the first US President to have a police mug shot taken. But Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman says Trump continues to overshadow other Republican candidates. "If you look at the CBS News poll, Trump now has the largest lead in the Republican Primary, garnering...2023-08-2709 minPolitics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor says Donald Trump Atlanta arrest may put him ahead of other Republican candidatesDonald Trump's day trip to an Atlanta jail could have strengthened his campaign to be the Republican Party's Presidential candidate for 2024. He handed himself into Georgia's Fulton County Jail on Friday, facing charges alleging he headed a scheme to overturn the 2020 USA election results. He's the first US President to have a police mug shot taken. But Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman says Trump continues to overshadow other Republican candidates. "If you look at the CBS News poll, Trump now has the largest lead in the Republican Primary, garnering...2023-08-2709 min
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe Hoon around the week to Aug 26TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* We launched The Kākā project for Election 2023 in Friday’s email.* The Government agreed 50:50 funding deals with Auckland Council and Gisborne District Council to buy back land and repair infrastructure damaged by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle in January and February. I wrote about it Thursday’s email titled: Making up our climate response as we go.* National said it would shift away from fuel t...2023-08-2552 minThe HoonThe Hoon around the week to Aug 26TL;DR: The five things that mattered in Aotearoa’s political economy that we wrote and spoke about via The Kākā for paying subscribers in the last week included:* We launched The Kākā project for Election 2023 in Friday’s email.* The Government agreed 50:50 funding deals with Auckland Council and Gisborne District Council to buy back land and repair infrastructure damaged by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle in January and February. I wrote about it Thursday’s email titled: Making up our climate response as we go.* National said it would shift away from fuel t...2023-08-2552 min
Living the Dream with CurveballLiving the dream with true crime podcast host, Peabody Award-winning investigative reporter and digital media entrepreneur Robert RiggsSend us a textRobert Riggs is a Peabody Award-winning investigative reporter and digital media entrepreneur. He has also received three coveted Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Journalism Awards for Investigative Reporting. The Peabody and duPont are respectively considered the broadcast TV equivalent of the Oscar and the Pulitzer.Texas A&M University named Robert an Outstanding Alumnus from the College of Architecture in recognition of his journalistic accomplishments. It is a distinction received by fewer than 1% of the College’s graduates.Today, Riggs is the host and creator of the True Crime Reporter™ Podcast.During his journalism care...2023-07-1037 min
Kerre Woodham Mornings PodcastProf Robert Patman: International Studies expert discusses NZ's potential joining of non-nuclear AUKUS allianceOur Government has confirmed it is discussing joining the non-nuclear part of the AUKUS alliance founded by Australia, the UK and US. Defence Minister Andrew Little said “We have been offered the opportunity to talk about whether we could or wish to participate in that pillar two [non-nuclear] aspect of it,” and "I’ve indicated we will be willing to explore it.” In the early 1980s, New Zealand walked out of the ANZUS pact on principle, rather than be an accomplice to nuclear war. Now it seems we may be becoming a nuclear ally, vi...2023-04-1210 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Finland becoming 31st member of NATONATO could expand even further, as the war in Ukraine rages on. Finland became the 31st member of NATO this week, after previously being not keen on the idea. Otago University International Relations professor, Robert Patman, says Ukraine criticised the UN for failing to prevent the war. He says in a power vacuum left by the UN, more nations could sign on to the international military alliance. He says Finland could be followed by Sweden. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-0912 minPolitics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations Professor on Finland becoming 31st member of NATONATO could expand even further, as the war in Ukraine rages on. Finland became the 31st member of NATO this week, after previously being not keen on the idea. Otago University International Relations professor, Robert Patman, says Ukraine criticised the UN for failing to prevent the war. He says in a power vacuum left by the UN, more nations could sign on to the international military alliance. He says Finland could be followed by Sweden. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-0912 min
R1 NewsINTERVIEW: Professor Robert Patman on the AUKUS security pact - Matthew Smith - Radio One 91FMINTERVIEW: Professor Robert Patman on the AUKUS security pact by Matthew Smith on Radio One 91FM Dunedin2023-03-3000 minThe Weekend CollectiveRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations professor on the concerns surrounding Australia's purchase of nuclear-powered submarinesAustralia's Defence Minister has had to defend the country's purchase of US nuclear-powered submarines. Richard Marles told the ABC once their flag's flying on the three subs in the early 2030s, they'll be under complete control of the Australian government. Australia will also be working with the US and UK to develop more submarines in future. The announcement's sparked an angry reaction from China, which is accusing Australia of going down a "path of error and danger". International relations expert, Professor Robert Patman says there are people here who are concerned...2023-03-2441 minPolitics CentralRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations professor on the concerns surrounding Australia's purchase of nuclear-powered submarinesAustralia's Defence Minister has had to defend the country's purchase of US nuclear-powered submarines. Richard Marles told the ABC once their flag's flying on the three subs in the early 2030s, they'll be under complete control of the Australian government. Australia will also be working with the US and UK to develop more submarines in future. The announcement's sparked an angry reaction from China, which is accusing Australia of going down a "path of error and danger". International relations expert, Professor Robert Patman says there are people here who are concerned...2023-03-2441 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Master Plumbers: replace water pipes now | Prof Robert Patman on UK politics | Kiwi's don't want tax cutsProfessor Robert Patman joins us tonight to talk about what is happening with Tory politics in the UK as the country has its third PM in two months. We wonder if the 'stink' of the conservative movement in the UK may rub off on the National Party in NZ...we also touch base on the mid-terms in the US and again wonder if the upheaval in the UK says anything when comparing to what's happening for the Republicans in the US
Master Plumbers are calling for councils to sort out residents drinking water pipes with concerns around t...2022-10-261h 14
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe week that was to Oct 2TLDR: This week the financial and geo-political outlooks darkened in Britain and northern Europe after Britain’s plans for unfunded tax cuts were trashed by financial markets and sabotage of gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea aggravated tensions between NATO and Russia. Closer to home, National’s leaders Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis were forced to deny their tax cuts were similar to Britain’s disastrous plans and postal voting in council elections got off to a slow start, prompting suggestions they should be run in future by the Electoral Commission in similar ways to the General Electi...2022-10-011h 03The HoonThe week that was to Oct 2TLDR: This week the financial and geo-political outlooks darkened in Britain and northern Europe after Britain’s plans for unfunded tax cuts were trashed by financial markets and sabotage of gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea aggravated tensions between NATO and Russia. Closer to home, National’s leaders Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis were forced to deny their tax cuts were similar to Britain’s disastrous plans and postal voting in council elections got off to a slow start, prompting suggestions they should be run in future by the Electoral Commission in similar ways to the General Electi...2022-10-011h 03Politics CentralProfessor Robert Patman: Russia Retreating in the face of defeatProfessor Robert Patman of Otago University joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, Russia retreating from the east, worries around Europe's biggest power plant and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-1107 minThe Weekend CollectiveProfessor Robert Patman: Russia Retreating in the face of defeatProfessor Robert Patman of Otago University joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, Russia retreating from the east, worries around Europe's biggest power plant and more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-09-1107 min
True Crime ReporterTales of Murder and Mayhem from Former Prosecutor Bill Johnston.The True Crime Reporter® Podcast features stories and interviews from the respective careers of investigative reporter Robert Riggs and former U.S. prosecutor Bill Johnston.
Listeners have asked how both of them got involved in investigating criminal cases.
In response, the podcast featured an episode with Riggs on July 4, 2022, explaining how he first got involved in digging for information during the Watergate scandal case while working for Congressman Wright Patman.
In this episode, we cover the highlights of Bill Johnston’s distinguished law career.
Bill devoted his career as a federal prosecutor to, in effect, protect the sheep from the wol...2022-08-0848 min
#BHN Big Hairy NewsBHN Prof Michael Baker on BA5, Prof Robert Patman on Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan and Christopher Luxon on the cost of living paymentProfessor Michael Baker joins us to talk about the numbers of reported COVID cases per day versus the reality, the vaccine roll out, the current high rate of deaths from COVID and where to from here
Professor Robert Patman chats about the relationship NZ has with China and Taiwan, why a loss for Russian in Ukraine would be a black eye for China and why Nancy Pelosi has gone to Taiwan
We have a look at Christopher Luxon's comments around the Cost of Living payment and his apparent backing off of a promise made if he was Prime Minister to...2022-08-031h 23
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe hoon about the week that wasTLDR: The Kākā’s hoon about the week that was in the podcast above included Peter Bale and me talking with special guest Professor Robert Patman about the latest geo-political and economic fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine, along with closer looks at Budget 2022 on Thursday, the week’s crypto-crash and double-digit house price deflation.This is our weekly sampler email for both free and paid subscribers.A reminder to free subscribers reading here that we have a special $30 a year deal for under 30s and that students and teachers should sign up for the...2022-05-1557 minThe HoonThe hoon about the week that wasTLDR: The Kākā’s hoon about the week that was in the podcast above included Peter Bale and me talking with special guest Professor Robert Patman about the latest geo-political and economic fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine, along with closer looks at Budget 2022 on Thursday, the week’s crypto-crash and double-digit house price deflation.This is our weekly sampler email for both free and paid subscribers.A reminder to free subscribers reading here that we have a special $30 a year deal for under 30s and that students and teachers should sign up for the...2022-05-1557 min
Bomb SquadRobert Battinson and The Patman
Robert Battinson and The Patman
Welcome back to Bomb Squad!This time the guys talk about their impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 now that the game is (finally) playable on current gen consoles.Matt Reeves’ The Batman arrived earlier this year and there is a spoiler discussion of the movie.This weeks’ ‘suggest an anime’ (trademark pending) is all about Jujutsu Kaisen!
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Politics CentralProfessor Robert Patman: What Boris Johnson's visit to Ukraine shows the worldInternational relations specialist at Otago University professor Robert Patman joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the implications of Boris Johnson's journey to Ukraine, and why the next 3 weeks are so crucial for Putin. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-1012 min
The Weekend CollectiveProfessor Robert Patman: What Boris Johnson's visit to Ukraine shows the worldInternational relations specialist at Otago University Professor Robert Patman joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the implications of Boris Johnson's journey to Ukraine, and why the next 3 weeks are so crucial for Putin. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-04-1012 min
The Monday CallRobert Patman on Putin and the origins of the war in UkraineTo help us make sense of Vladimir Putin’s motivations, we’re joined by Professor Robert Patman of the University of Otago – one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent international relations experts.2022-03-3054 min
Politics CentralProfessor Robert Patman: Putin's "Colossal Strategic Error"Professor Robert Patman discusses where Putin's gone wrong in his war on Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-2005 min
The Weekend CollectiveProfessor Robert Patman: Putin's "Colossal Strategic Error"Professor Robert Patman discusses where Putin's gone wrong in his war on Ukraine. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-2005 min
Kerre Woodham Mornings PodcastProfessor Robert Patman: Director of International Studies at Otago University explains situation between Russia and UkraineWe've been discussing the Russian invasion of Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian forces are battling Russian invaders on three sides after Moscow mounted an assault by land, sea and air. Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing to neighbouring countries, including Poland, Hungary and Romania. New Zealand has joined other Western leaders in condemning the invasion and imposing sanctions against Russia. For an explainer as to why this is happening, Director of International Studies at Otago University, Professor Robert Patman joined Kerre McIvor. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-2809 min
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyThe week that was for the week's endTLDR & TLDL: This week anti-mandate protests around Parliament dug in for the long haul, Russia manoeuvered to invade Ukraine, the Government prepared to loosen new restrictions on mortgage lending as house prices fell for a second month, the nation moved to ‘phase II’ of its omicron plan and Aotearoa-NZ is a week away from reopening its border — a bit.In the podcast above of our weekly live ‘hoon’ (the plural for Kākā) webinar with over 100 paid subscribers, I talked with Peter Bale and special guest Professor Robert Patman of Otago University about:* the growing protests aro...2022-02-181h 02
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams AfternoonsProf Robert Patman 'There'll always be differences of view within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance'Sydney Morning Herald foreign affairs correspondent Anthony Galloway says Australian officials felt "blindsided" by comments by Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta.She's not comfortable with expanding the alliance's remit to joint foreign policy positions.Professor Robert Patman told Si & Phil not all Five Eyes countries have the same positions on human rights and democracy.He says we have serious differences with Australia on a number of issues, but we don't need to agree with them on everything.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-2204 min
The Department of Conversation with Pat Brittenden154 Prof. Robert Patman on the #TrumpAttemptedCoupRobert Patman is one of the University of Otago's inaugural Sesquicentennial Distinguished Chairs and his research interests concern international relations, global security, US foreign policy.
Robert joins us to talk Trump, the November election result, the storming of the Capital and looks forward to Inauguration Day
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Holiday BreakfastRobert Patman: New Zealand, other democracies need to stand up to USForeign governments, including our own, are being urged to take a stand against what is happening in the United States.The US Capitol was put into lockdown after thousands of Trump supporters descend on Congress, encouraged by claims of a stolen election and voter fraud. The Electoral College was forced to pause the certification process of incoming-President Joe Biden's election victory.Robert Patman, director of international studies at the University of Otago, says it's important the rest of the world doesn't just stand by and watch what's happening.He told Tim Beveridge this is a situation w...2021-01-0604 min
Politics CentralRobert Patman: Nuclear scientist assassination won't make Iran any less defiantIt's a waiting game to see how Iran reacts to the killing of one of that country's leading scientists.Iran's blamed Israel for the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was gunned down in a car near Tehran on Friday.His death has raised fears of reignited tensions across the Middle East.Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman says it plays into the wider relations of the Iran and the US.He told The Weekend Collective Iran only became more defiant when the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018."I can't see how...2020-11-2904 min
The Department of Conversation with Pat BrittendenDOCShorts 002 2020 NZ Election Result with Professor Robert Patman, Damian Newell and Pat Brittenden#DOCShorts Prof. Robert Patman, broadcaster Damian Newell and Pat Brittenden chat NZ Election results
Political studies professor Robert Patman, broadcaster and local body politicians Damian Newell and Pat Brittenden chat over the results from the previous nights New Zealand election.
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The Department of Conversation with Pat Brittenden108 Prof. Robert PatmanPolitical studies professor Robert Patman's research interests concern international relations, global security, US foreign policy, great powers, and the Horn of Africa. In 2019 he was named one of the University of Otago's inaugural Sesquicentennial Distinguished Chairs.
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www.twitter.com/patbrittenden2020-07-171h 13True Crime ReporterIntroduction to True Crime Reporter™ Podcast – A Journey Into DarknessInvestigative Reporter Robert Riggs created an original true crime genre podcast based on three decades of real-life stories ripped from his reporter’s notebooks.
The True Crime Reporter™ podcast tells the backstory of criminal cases using interviews with the law enforcement law officers that played key roles in the investigation.
In every episode, Riggs pulls out his reporter’s notebooks. His law enforcement sources open up their case files. And they take listeners on a journey into darkness.
Riggs set out to create serialized immersive content that is character-driven. He brings the true crime audience into the story with characters that th...2020-04-0803 min