# Tash Mcgill

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Mon 15 Sep 2025. Spring Economy: Is Change in the Wind?

Andrew Urquhart discusses some economic indicators from the housing market to food security.  The Salvation Army's Paul Barber presents some workable ideas for solving food insecurity, through sustainable community-focused measures, including widening the Groceries Commissioner's mandate to Food C…

Fri 19 Sep 2025. Dialogue or Diatribe?

Andrew Urquhart and his guests address politicised hot-button issues that have pervaded social communication, turning dialogue into diatribe. Tash McGill questions whether sociopolitical activism is genuine or virtue-signalling; Rev. Dr Stuart Lange encourages Christians to bring Christ into chal…

Fri 26 Sep 2025. Free Press & Truth Bombs at the 80th UN.

A lot has been said at the 80th UN General Assembly this week, but some big questions remain.  Tash McGill unpacks President Donald Trump's controversial opening speech; geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Milller reviews the UN's achievements and speculates if New Zealand will support a Palestinian sta…

Mon 6 Oct 2025. What's Up New Zealand? A Snapshot of Local Elections, the Economy & Digital Harm Regulations

In today's episode Andrew Urquhart & guests take a look at what the week holds for Kiwis: Andy Milne from Christian Savings takes the pulse of the economy with a round-up of market indicators ahead of this week's OCR announcement; Stephanie Martin updates us on the Free Speech Union's submission …

Fri 17 Oct 2025 Blessed be the Peacemakers

 With the Israeli Hostages released and the ceasefire holding so far reasons of celebration in Gaza, Israel and around the world. In this episode we get a range of different perspectives on these historic events.    While acknowledging Trumps role in the process Rev. Frank Ritchie ponders whether…

Mon 3 Nov 2025. Political Policy that Makes a Difference.

With less than 12 months until the next election we examine recent Policy announcements that may, or may not, tip the scale.  Dr Bryce Edwards examines recent policy announcements from Labour, particularly Capital Gains Tax, and explores if this will make a difference for the troubled left.   Gra…

Fri 5 Dec 2025. Cloudy With a Chance of (Swedish) Meatballs

What's the economic forecast for New Zealand as we head into the festive season? After a dismal year for small businesses, Andrew Urquhart and his guests discuss whether the Government's revamped social investment initiative, the recent OCR announcement, and a couple of Scandinavian imports can tu…

Wed 10 Dec 2025. The Cost of Keeping Up with the Joneses.

All I want for Christmas is... naughty or is it nice? And are we chasing a lifestyle too expensive to resource?  Tech gadgets and smart devices come with a hefty price tag and significant social cost - whether you do or don't keep up-to-date with the latest/best/shiniest toys.  Andrew Urquhart's g…

Wed 17 Dec 2025. The Year in Review.

As 2025 draws to a close, Andrew Urquhart and his guests look back at the significant events and issues that make it a year to remember, including: Big-and-fast weather damage Influence of US President Donald Trump AI's growing impact Energy generation Social Impact Bonds Creeping extension…

Scrum in Political Playbook

Can battle lines be drawn or allegiances formed without clear party policies?  Perhaps we're looking at a rolling maul over an invisible political football...  The new Roy Morgan poll brought on a barrage of rugby references, as Tash McGill and Andrew Urquhart analysed shifts in how Coalition and …