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Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveRobert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on whether NZ needs to make a proper statement on PalestineOne international relations expert says New Zealand needs to make up its mind on Palestinian statehood fairly quickly. Australia today promised to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September. Our Government says it's still weighing options - and will decide over the next month. Otago University's Robert Patman says it'll be pondering whether recognition will strengthen or weaken Hamas. But he says New Zealand should not dilly-dally. "I thin there's a danger of mismatch between the gravity of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, and...2025-08-1104 min
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Helen Clark 'Hoon' around around the news of the week to July 18The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Cathrine Dyer and Robert Patman and special guest Helen Clark about the news of the week.This week’s Hoon featured:* a discussion about research showing East Asia’s cleanup of its atmosphere has accelerated climate warming.* a discussion about how New Zealand might respond to an American suggestion we commit to helping to defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack.* Bernard mentioned this deep-dive article about urban pl...2025-07-1849 minThe HoonBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Helen Clark 'Hoon' around around the news of the week to July 18The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Cathrine Dyer and Robert Patman and special guest Helen Clark about the news of the week.This week’s Hoon featured:* a discussion about research showing East Asia’s cleanup of its atmosphere has accelerated climate warming.* a discussion about how New Zealand might respond to an American suggestion we commit to helping to defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack.* Bernard mentioned this deep-dive article about urban pl...2025-07-1849 min
The Mike Hosking BreakfastRobert Patman: International Relations Professor on Donald Trump's ultimatum for Russia regarding a ceasefire with UkraineThere's concern the US President's given Russia too much breathing room in his ultimatum. Donald Trump says the Kremlin has 50 days to reach a ceasefire deal for Ukraine or they'll introduce secondary tariffs of 100%. He's also confirmed plans to sell billions of dollars of US weapons to Ukraine, through NATO. International relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan Vladimir Putin will likely use the time to stall. He says he'll hang in there and hope the Europeans become demoralised and Trump changes his mind again. LISTEN ABOVE See...2025-07-1403 min
The HoonBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Ed Miller ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to July 4The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured:* a discussion over research showing the sensitivity to climate change of extreme weather events in Aotearoa-NZ.* a chat about an application to take Winston Peters, David Seymour, Christopher Luxon, Peter Beck and Judith Collins to the International Criminal Court.* CICTAR’s Edward Miller talking about his report on UBER’s...2025-07-0358 minThe Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Ed Miller ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to July 4The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured:* a discussion over research showing the sensitivity to climate change of extreme weather events in Aotearoa-NZ.* a chat about an application to take Winston Peters, David Seymour, Christopher Luxon, Peter Beck and Judith Collins to the International Criminal Court.* CICTAR’s Edward Miller talking about his report on UBER’s...2025-07-0358 min
The HoonPeter Bale, without Bernard Hickey this week, joins Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman, Jonathan Lyons and Treasa Dunworth on a 'Hoon' on the news of the week to June 26 -- an extended international sectionThe podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-host Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate.This week’s Hoon featured special guests:author, historian and a former colleague from Reuters, former Tehran bureau chief Jonathan Lyons;professor of international law Treasa DunworthThe Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 paying subscribers and was produced and edited by Simon Josey.The Hoon...2025-06-261h 02The Kākā by Bernard HickeyPeter Bale, without Bernard Hickey this week, joins Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman, Jonathan Lyons and Treasa Dunworth on a 'Hoon' on the news of the week to June 26 -- an extended international sectionThe podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-host Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate.This week’s Hoon featured special guests:author, historian and a former colleague from Reuters, former Tehran bureau chief Jonathan Lyons;professor of international law Treasa DunworthThe Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 paying subscribers and was produced and edited by Simon Josey.The Hoon...2025-06-261h 02
#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Tory Whanau on Seymour's behaviour | Robert Patman on Israel v Iran | Chloe Swarbrick on IranWellington Mayor Tory Whanau joins us to talk about David Seymour's online behaviour and how it contravenes the Cabinet Manual.Robert Patman joins us LIVE to talk about the attacks in the Middle East by both Iran and Israel and the role Donald Trump and the US played in itChloe Swarbrick joined Bomber on the Bradbury Group talking Iran and the goings on in the Middle East=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of #BHN www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@p...2025-06-241h 28
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinRobert Patman: Otago University International Relations professor on Chris Luxon's recent visit to ChinaThe Prime Minister says New Zealand has a proper, comprehensive relationship with China. Christopher Luxon is keeping tight lipped about what he talked about behind closed doors with Chinese leaders after his three-day trip drew to a close. Otago University International Relations professor Robert Patman says the trip appears to have been a successful one, based on the reactions from both sides. "The two sides signed 11 agreements, including agreements in food safety, customs and also tourism. And also, I think he gave Mr Luxon a chance to plug New Zealand as an educational...2025-06-2209 min
Holiday BreakfastRobert Patman: International Relations Expert says Luxon will "set the record straight" over Cook Islands disputeAn International Relations Expert says the Prime Minister will set the record straight in China regarding the pause on Cook Island aid funding. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has put millions of dollars in developmental aid on hold - saying trust needs to be restored. The island nation signed a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, without reference to New Zealand, despite our two countries' official special relationship. International Relations Expert Robert Patman says the timing of his current visit to China, isn't great. He says he's sure Luxon will make the point the...2025-06-2003 min
The HoonBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman, Antony Loewenstein, Jonathan Lyons & Andrea Black ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to June 20The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured special guests:* author, historian and a former colleague from Reuters, former Tehran bureau chief Jonathan Lyons;* Noted author and critic of Israeli policy, Antony Loewenstein talking about this week’s events in Iran and Israel; and, * New Zealand economist Andrea Black on her Post Op-Ed on Budget 2025’s investment...2025-06-191h 06The Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman, Antony Loewenstein, Jonathan Lyons & Andrea Black ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to June 20The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured special guests:* author, historian and a former colleague from Reuters, former Tehran bureau chief Jonathan Lyons;* Noted author and critic of Israeli policy, Antony Loewenstein talking about this week’s events in Iran and Israel; and, * New Zealand economist Andrea Black on her Post Op-Ed on Budget 2025’s investment...2025-06-191h 06Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveRobert Patman: Otago University Professor for International Relations on Donald Trump discussing joining Israel's attacks on IranTo strike or not to strike. The US President has had talks with officials on joining Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Since the initial attack on Friday, strikes have killed at least 224 Iranians and 24 Israelis. Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman says the split in Trump's supporter base will make things difficult. Patman says many MAGA supporters want to stay out of foreign wars. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1803 min
The HoonBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Andrew Gunn ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to June 13The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured special guest New Zealand freelance journalist Andrew Gunn speaking from Kyiv.The Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 paying subscribers and was produced and edited by Simon Josey.The Hoon won the silver award for best current affairs podcast in this ye...2025-06-121h 02The Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Andrew Gunn ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to June 13The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey and Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured special guest New Zealand freelance journalist Andrew Gunn speaking from Kyiv.The Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 paying subscribers and was produced and edited by Simon Josey.The Hoon won the silver award for best current affairs podcast in this ye...2025-06-121h 02
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeRobert Patman: International relations professor on Trump's criticism of NZThe US has criticized New Zealand for banning two Israeli Ministers. Winston Peters has decided to jump on the bandwagon with allies such as Australia and Canada by banning Israel’s finance minister and national security minister from entering the country. But the US has denounced these sanctions and said that New Zealand should focus on Hamas instead. International relations professor Robert Patman talks to Ryan Bridges about the situation and what can be expected from both sides going forward. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...2025-06-1104 min
The HoonPeter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman, Jamie Shea & Treasa Dunworth ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to June 6The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-host Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. Bernard couldn’t get on because of technical issues.This week’s Hoon featured special guests Jamie Shea from Chatham House and Auckland Uni’s Treasa Dunworth.Peter mentioned this New Yorker article about Curtis Yarvin. The Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 paying subscribers and was produced and e...2025-06-051h 01The Kākā by Bernard HickeyPeter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman, Jamie Shea & Treasa Dunworth ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to June 6The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-host Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. Bernard couldn’t get on because of technical issues.This week’s Hoon featured special guests Jamie Shea from Chatham House and Auckland Uni’s Treasa Dunworth.Peter mentioned this New Yorker article about Curtis Yarvin. The Hoon’s podcast version above was recorded on Thursday night during a live webinar for over 200 paying subscribers and was produced and e...2025-06-051h 01
Community or ChaosCommunity or Chaos - 03-06-2025 - When policy in a storm of uncertaintyProf Robert Patman is a leading New Zealand University Otago academic in the field of international relations. Robert Patman Recently Recently received an accolade; from the 2024 Critic and Conscience of Society Award, given by Universities New Zealand’s Gama Foundation. We will talk about New Zealand's for and trade policy in uncertain times.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz2025-06-0352 min
The Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Janet Anderson ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to May 30The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured special guest Janet H Anderson from the podcast Asymmetrical Haircuts, which covers international justice. Peter mentioned these two articles: * Tom Friedman: Will Israel’s War Ever End?" NYT * M Gessen: Beware: We Are Entering a New Phase of the Trump Era" NYT The Hoon’s podcast version abov...2025-05-3059 minThe HoonBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Janet Anderson ‘Hoon’ around the news of the week to May 30The podcast above of the weekly ‘Hoon’ webinar for paying subscribers on Thursday night features co-hosts Bernard Hickey & Peter Bale talking with regular guests Robert Patman and Cathrine Dyer about the week’s news in geopolitics and climate. This week’s Hoon featured special guest Janet H Anderson from the podcast Asymmetrical Haircuts, which covers international justice. Peter mentioned these two articles: * Tom Friedman: Will Israel’s War Ever End?" NYT * M Gessen: Beware: We Are Entering a New Phase of the Trump Era" NYT The Hoon’s podcast version abov...2025-05-3059 min
The HoonBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Margaret Cooney hoon around the week's newsThe 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 regular and special guests, including:* Cathrine Dyer on news about climate change.* Robert Patman about the latest news from Trump and others on Gaza, Kashmir, Ukraine and much more. This declaration in Dunedin was discussed.* Plus: Bernard & Peter talked with Octopus Energy NZ COO Margaret Cooney in the final quarter of the show to talk about the electricity market.The Hoon’s podcast version above wa...2025-05-161h 01The Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey, Peter Bale, Cathrine Dyer, Robert Patman & Margaret Cooney hoon around the week's newsThe 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 regular and special guests, including:* Cathrine Dyer on news about climate change.* Robert Patman about the latest news from Trump and others on Gaza, Kashmir, Ukraine and much more. This declaration in Dunedin was discussed.* Plus: Bernard & Peter talked with Octopus Energy NZ COO Margaret Cooney in the final quarter of the show to talk about the electricity market.The Hoon’s podcast version above wa...2025-05-161h 01Early 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 17Community 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#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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Merch available at www.BHN...2025-01-201h 47Holiday 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 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 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 00The 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 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 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 00The 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 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 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 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 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
The 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 03The 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 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 min