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Both Sides Now was co-founded in 2022 by Eve McCallum and Finn Ross, who could see the increasing polarisation and the decreasing youth engagement in politics. They wanted to show that you could disagree politically and still be great mates. The show interviewed a range of high-profile politicians and journalists from across the political spectrum, including 6 Prime Ministers, 4 party leaders and 2 journalists.
The show is back for election year 2026, and with Finn now being based in the UK, Alex Martin is stepping up to fill the left-leaning co-host role. Not only will the show continue its work to break down political polarisation and increase youth engagement, but it will do so with a new focus on women in politics. Eve and Alex have both seen the unfounded, increased vitriol towards female politicians in recent years, and we want to give them a chance to share their stories and educate and inspire other women to step up and become politicians.
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Hon Nicole McKee on firearms, family and her political career
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May 16, 2026 |
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Fees free, breakdown of Desley Simpson, grievance driven politics and birth rates
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May 09, 2026 |
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Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson on Leadership, Local Government, and Auckland’s Future
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May 02, 2026 |
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Breakdown of Wayne Eagleson, Tova v the PM, FTAs and Shane Jones
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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Former Chief of Staff Wayne Eagleson on the machinery of government, being a political staffer and what makes a great PM
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Breakdown of Barbara Edmonds Episode, public sector grad roles, Eve has watched Prime Minister and the cabinet reshuffle
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Hon Barbara Edmonds on family, election promises and working for National
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Breakdown of Nicola Willis' interview, petrol prices, COVID-19 Royal Commission and a super rugby update
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Hon Nicola Willis on Pay Equity, Mum guilt and how her leadership style compares with Jacinda Ardern
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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2026 Preview and Predictions
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell on his time working for Donald Trump, American politics and his work to help New Zealand
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell Speed Round
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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James Meager MP Speed Round
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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New MP James Meager on his proudest achievement, his future goals in politics and his Maiden Speech
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Eve and Finn share their thoughts on the campaign
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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TOP Leader Raf Manji Speed Round
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Raf Manji on TOP, what the polls don't show about their chances and the current MP who considered making the move
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Paddy Gower speed(ish) round
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Paddy Gower on leaders debates, being in the press gallery and journalism in NZ
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Jack Tame Speed Round
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Jack Tame on the media, polarisation and elections.
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Christopher Luxon Speed Round
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Christopher Luxon on his political philosophy, polarisation and the issues facing NZ
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Wrap up of season one of Both Sides Now with Eve and Finn
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Hon Nikki Kaye Speed Round
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Hon Nikki Kaye on being a liberal MP in the National Party, beating PM Jacinda Ardern in Auckland central and being a young MP
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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Metiria Turei Speed Round
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Former Green Party Co Leader Metiria Turei debates greed, equality and racism in NZ
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Sir Roger Douglas Speed Round
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Sir Roger Douglas on Rogernomics, moving from Labour to ACT and NZ politics today
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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Rt Hon Jim Bolger talks International Relations, Capital Gains Tax and the art of being PM
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Political Ideologies
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Te Ururoa Falvell Speed Round
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Te Ururoa Flavell on Co Governance, the Treaty and The Maori Party
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Sir Geoffrey Palmer discusses rights, the RMA and threats to democracy
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Climate Change Minister James Shaw Speed Round
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Climate Change Minister James Shaw discusses his Green Party Co Leadership, Farming and the Environment
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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Shane Jones Speed Round
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Shane Jones on leaving Labour, New Zealand first and Co Governance
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Dame Jenny Shipley Speed Round
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Dame Jenny Shipley discusses women in leadership, the Treaty and making decisions
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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Hon Chris Hipkins Speed Round
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Hon Chris Hipkins on Labour, Democracy and Big Brother
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Sir John Key Speed Round
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Sir John Key
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Preview
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Oct 08, 2022 |