Both Sides Now

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Episodes: 46

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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. 


Episode Date
Hon Nicole McKee on firearms, family and her political career
May 16, 2026
Fees free, breakdown of Desley Simpson, grievance driven politics and birth rates
May 09, 2026
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson on Leadership, Local Government, and Auckland’s Future
May 02, 2026
Breakdown of Wayne Eagleson, Tova v the PM, FTAs and Shane Jones
Apr 25, 2026
Former Chief of Staff Wayne Eagleson on the machinery of government, being a political staffer and what makes a great PM
Apr 18, 2026
Breakdown of Barbara Edmonds Episode, public sector grad roles, Eve has watched Prime Minister and the cabinet reshuffle
Apr 11, 2026
Hon Barbara Edmonds on family, election promises and working for National
Mar 28, 2026
Breakdown of Nicola Willis' interview, petrol prices, COVID-19 Royal Commission and a super rugby update
Mar 21, 2026
Hon Nicola Willis on Pay Equity, Mum guilt and how her leadership style compares with Jacinda Ardern
Mar 14, 2026
2026 Preview and Predictions
Mar 08, 2026
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
Apr 24, 2024
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell Speed Round
Apr 24, 2024
James Meager MP Speed Round
Mar 06, 2024
New MP James Meager on his proudest achievement, his future goals in politics and his Maiden Speech
Mar 04, 2024
Eve and Finn share their thoughts on the campaign
Oct 05, 2023
TOP Leader Raf Manji Speed Round
Sep 22, 2023
Raf Manji on TOP, what the polls don't show about their chances and the current MP who considered making the move
Sep 21, 2023
Paddy Gower speed(ish) round
Sep 08, 2023
Paddy Gower on leaders debates, being in the press gallery and journalism in NZ
Sep 07, 2023
Jack Tame Speed Round
Aug 28, 2023
Jack Tame on the media, polarisation and elections.
Aug 27, 2023
Christopher Luxon Speed Round
Aug 21, 2023
Christopher Luxon on his political philosophy, polarisation and the issues facing NZ
Aug 20, 2023
Wrap up of season one of Both Sides Now with Eve and Finn
Dec 10, 2022
Hon Nikki Kaye Speed Round
Nov 15, 2022
Hon Nikki Kaye on being a liberal MP in the National Party, beating PM Jacinda Ardern in Auckland central and being a young MP
Nov 13, 2022
Metiria Turei Speed Round
Nov 10, 2022
Former Green Party Co Leader Metiria Turei debates greed, equality and racism in NZ
Nov 09, 2022
Sir Roger Douglas Speed Round
Nov 07, 2022
Sir Roger Douglas on Rogernomics, moving from Labour to ACT and NZ politics today
Nov 06, 2022
Rt Hon Jim Bolger talks International Relations, Capital Gains Tax and the art of being PM
Nov 02, 2022
Political Ideologies
Nov 01, 2022
Te Ururoa Falvell Speed Round
Oct 31, 2022
Te Ururoa Flavell on Co Governance, the Treaty and The Maori Party
Oct 30, 2022
Sir Geoffrey Palmer discusses rights, the RMA and threats to democracy
Oct 26, 2022
Climate Change Minister James Shaw Speed Round
Oct 24, 2022
Climate Change Minister James Shaw discusses his Green Party Co Leadership, Farming and the Environment
Oct 23, 2022
Shane Jones Speed Round
Oct 20, 2022
Shane Jones on leaving Labour, New Zealand first and Co Governance
Oct 19, 2022
Dame Jenny Shipley Speed Round
Oct 17, 2022
Dame Jenny Shipley discusses women in leadership, the Treaty and making decisions
Oct 16, 2022
Hon Chris Hipkins Speed Round
Oct 13, 2022
Hon Chris Hipkins on Labour, Democracy and Big Brother
Oct 12, 2022
Sir John Key Speed Round
Oct 09, 2022
Sir John Key
Oct 09, 2022
Preview
Oct 08, 2022