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Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

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Podcast Summary

Dive into the insightful world of "Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief," where seasoned journalist Duncan Garner takes the reins, offering listeners a no-holds-barred perspective on current events and media dynamics. With over 30 years of experience, Duncan engages with high-profile guests, unraveling complex topics that shape our society. Recent episodes feature thought-provoking discussions, such as the media’s treatment of political figures, sparking debates on whether leaders on the right face harsher scrutiny. Duncan also welcomes Eru Kapa-Kingi, who shares his bold ambition to challenge David Seymour over a personal dispute, adding a unique twist to the political landscape. What sets this podcast apart is Duncan's ability to blend personal anecdotes with hard-hitting journalism, creating a platform that is both entertaining and enlightening. If you’re looking for a podcast that combines sharp analysis with engaging storytelling, "Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief" is your go-to source for the latest in politics and media.

#1

SLAM DUNC: Why are the Media Giving Jacinda an Easy Ride?

Today on the show... Does the media go harder on political leaders on the right, therefore exposing their bias towards those on the left? Overwhelmingly, I'd say yes - and the mainstream media has just given us another reason not to trust them. It's the way they are interviewing Jacinda Ardern - who has suddenly made herself available from America because she wants to push her new book and get the sales up - but there is suddenly something in it for her so here she is... Let's break it down. Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-06-04•7mins
#2

Have We Resorted to Punching Our Politicians?

Today on the show... Eru Kapa-Kingi - The man who wants to fight David Seymour for calling his mum, a Te Pāti Māori MP, an idiot. Eru, I’m about to tell you why your approach is just so pathetic. Grow up! Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-06-03•11mins
#3

SLAM DUNC: How Does this Podcast Stand?

Slam Dunc - S4 Episode 82 New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-31•10mins
#4

SLAM DUNC: People are Losing Confidence in New Zealand!

Slam Dunc - S4 Episode 81 New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-30•12mins
#5

SLAM DUNC: Racism 101 - How Does Te Pāti Māori Get Away with This?

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 80: Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-29•5mins
#6

Why is the Job Market Such a Mess?

Today on the show... The blatant and vile racism in the NZ Parliament. It is not only not stopped - it is allowed. All because the Greens have one of their MPs as the assistant speaker who stands in for Gerry Brownlee. But he’s proven he’s not up to it and he’s openly aided and abetted Te Pāti Māori’s racist approach! And can’t land a job? I speak to Shay Peters, one of the country’s top recruiters about why the job market is such a mess. Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-29•31mins
#7

SLAM DUNC: Winston Peters Refuses to Work with Chris Hipkins!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 79: Do Job Recruiters Need to Treat People Better? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-27•6mins
#8

Do Job Recruiters Need to Treat People Better?

Today on the show... Winston sends a challenge to Labour .. and rules them out as long as Chris Hipkins remains Leader. And Chris Hipkins responds in an unconvincing way. I will break this down and tell you what it really means - hint… it’s a right royal shit storm for Hipkins. And Simon Dodd has applied for 103 jobs and no such luck. He has pushed around, recruiters have left him hanging, promising to get back to him and haven’t, or they took their time and never got back at all. It’s a lesson that right now we are in tough times and hundreds of people are going to same job. Should recruiters have to be polite and get back to you, or is no answer okay? Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-27•18mins

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#9

SLAM DUNC: This has Been Taken Too Far!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 78: Pākehā Can Only Live in NZ Because Māori Allow it? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-26•5mins
#10

Pākehā Can Only Live in NZ Because Māori Allow it?

Today on the show... So... non-Māori are only welcome here because Māori allow it? Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi takes division and separatism to a brand new low. It's being taken too far! NZ First MP Shane Jones joins me to discuss it. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-26•36mins
#11

SLAM DUNC: Fired for Insulting a Politician?

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 77: Is Our Free Speech in Jeopardy? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-24•7mins
#12

Is Our Free Speech in Jeopardy?

Today on the show... Should you be sacked for protesting in front of a politician? The thought is chilling. If you call Winston Peters a 'f**king moron' to his face on your way to work what should happen? Well for the man that did that this week- I'd say they're about to sack him. The Free Speech Union says that’s wrong. Education Partnerships Manager Nick Hanne joins me to discuss. Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-24•22mins
#13

SLAM DUNC: Can We Please Leave Kiwisaver Alone?!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 76: Budget Special: What Does it Mean for YOU? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-23•3mins
#14

Budget Special: What Does it Mean for YOU?

Today on the show... Can we please stop touching Kiwisaver?! It's unrecognisable! The kick-start it gone and Kiwi's deserve better. And the big panel! Founder of Enable Me Hannah McQueen and host of the Making Cents podcast Frances Cook join me to discuss how this budget affects YOU! Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-23•39mins
#15

The Budget is Out! Here's Our Thoughts...

Today on the show... It’s budget 2025! It’s a Kiwisaver budget, they want you to save more and they want your boss to give you more. In return, the government is cutting back its contribution. It’s penny pinching but they ain't got the coin so something has to give. Let's chat about it - former Labour MP Stuart Nash and Political Commentator Ashley Church join me now! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-22•31mins
#16

SLAM DUNC: Chlöe Swarbrick's Financial Fiasco

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 74: Our Hospitals Need Help: What Can We Do? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-21•14mins
#17

Our Hospitals Need Help: What Can We Do?

Today on the show... Chlöe Swarbrick exposes herself as her own personal echo-chamber on Q&A. She knew nothing about her own policy or budget and brushed of question after question. It was an embarrassment! Let's have a look shall we? And our hospitals need help. Staffing is needed badly! Research Development Officer Dr Malcolm Mulholland joins us to tell how bad it really is. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-21•46mins
#18

What if I had Control of the Budget?

Today on the show... It’s Budget week so let me tell you the ten things I would do if i was putting it together. Don’t wait for Thursday for more of the same in what threatens to be the most boring budget in NZ’s history. I’ll tell you what I would do - what they should do but won’t because they ain’t got the balls. Plus, some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-19•22mins
#19

The Top 5... and The Bottom 5 MPs

Today on the show... The top 5 MPs for the right reasons the bottom five for the wrong reasons! I rank them top to bottom. Some visible for the right reasons, some not. And an interesting Email from a Māori person who is not a fan of how Te Pati Māori is acting. Plus some more Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-16•12mins
#20

SLAM DUNC: Te Pati Māori are Fuming!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 71: A Decision has been Made... and Te Pati Māori Aren't Happy! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-15•9mins
#21

A Decision has been Made... and Te Pati Māori Aren't Happy!

Today on the show... It’s an unprecedented ban for the co-leaders of Te Pati Māori - three weeks in the wilderness. Is it enough? And guess what... they’re not happy. What did they expect? A panel of brilliant minds will discuss these events! Former Labour MP Stuart Nash and Ashley Church join me for a quick chat. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-15•25mins
#22

SLAM DUNC: C-Bombs and Pay Equity Claims... It's in SHAMBLES!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 70: C-Bomb Catastrophe: Is this the Last Straw for Journalism? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-14•4mins
#23

C-Bomb Catastrophe: Is this the Last Straw for Journalism?

Today on the show... The pay equity scrap is a mess that the national Government should have been able to avoid. It’s been shambles when the truth is, it’s easily defendable. The eyeballs are on Nicola Willis - but never in 30 years of journalism and political reporting have I resorted to using the C-word like Andrea Vance did in her stuff column. Not necessary and not defendable. And joining me to dive into all of it is National Party pollster, David Farrar Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-14•24mins

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#24

NZ's Top 10 Ministers!

Today on the podcast... This government is almost at the halfway mark. What’s it achieved? What has it done and how do the ministers rank? Here’s my take! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-13•8mins
#25

SLAM DUNC: The Government Flips on Social Media!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 68: How Does Social Media Impact our Under 16s? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-12•5mins
#26

How Does Social Media Impact our Under 16s?

Today on the show... Just weeks ago we were voices in the wilderness pressuring the Government to do something about the grip social media appeared to have on our under 16-year-olds. Now the Government has reacted to a pressure group being set up. They are trying to get ahead of the issue now and this will require some swift action! And, we chat to Anna Curzon, co-chair of B416, the group pushing for change. Plus, some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-12•34mins
#27

SLAM DUNC: Te Pati Māori Start to Backtrack!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 67: It's been a BIG Week in NZ Politics! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-10•4mins
#28

It's been a BIG Week in NZ Politics!

Today on the show... The lengths Te Pati Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is now going to back track over the leaking of the highly confidential privileges committee report is astonishing. She is even willing to throw a junior, no-name staff member under the bus. What kind of leader is that? And it's been a big week in NZ politics! We're going to break it all down for you. I'm joined by former Labour MP Stuart Nash and former National MP Maurice Williamson to chat about this week's biggest stories. Plus, some Letter's to the Editor. Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-10•27mins
#29

Christopher Luxon vs. Kiwi Women

Today on the show... The Government moves to limit pay equity claims. It is a huge blow to female workers. The PM’s popularity with women voters is already low, where will this take it and why has all this happened under urgency and so quickly without scrutiny? Also my survey of 200 mature voters. What did they tell me? Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-08•11mins
#30

SLAM DUNC: More Rule Breaking from Te Pati Māori!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 65: Debbie's Downfall & Luxon, Lux-off! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-07•6mins
#31

SLAM DUNC: Luxon MUST Get Off the Fence!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 65: Debbie's Downfall & Luxon, Lux-off! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-07•4mins
#32

Debbie's Downfall & Luxon, Lux-off!

Today on the show... Two Slam Duncs for you today! Tonight’s podcast comes with a warning about swearing. If you seriously don’t like a potty mouth then shove your fingers in your ears now because we’re about to show you the stunning meltdown of Te Pati Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Also what should now happen to these three Te Pati Māori MPs given they have leaked the draft privileges committee findings and proposed punishment for doing the haka on the floor of parliament. And Luxon, Lux-off! The PM says he’s been concerned about under 16 year-olds being on social media for some time. Great! So why can’t he find the time or space or concern to make it a Government bill? Seriously! The halfway measure he’s agreed to sums him up. On the fence, one foot in one foot out… Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-07•19mins
#33

SLAM DUNC: Times are Tough... but not for the Banks!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 64: These Banks are Screwing us! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-06•6mins
#34

These Banks are Screwing us!

Today on the show... Tough times and it’s hard to make a buck. But not for Westpac here in NZ. It’s profits are up 10%. The margin the bank charges its Kiwi clients is up as well. But not in Australia - we are the soft targets. The executives will no doubt get bonuses, and the other big banks have done well too. Co-founder of Simplicity, Sam Stubbs joins me and we will pick them to pieces. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-06•45mins
#35

SLAM DUNC: Where's this 'Recovery' National is Celebrating?

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 63: How can we give Employment Opportunities to our Youth? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-05•10mins
#36

How can we give Employment Opportunities to our Youth?

Today on the show... Unemployment is expected to rise when the latest stats come out in a few days. So why, when 220,000 people are on the jobseeker benefit, are we directly importing 20,000 direct foreign workers this year alone into the country to work on farms and orchids? It doesn’t make sense! And how can we give employment opportunities to our youth? Recruitment Consultant Zainab Ali and Youth Inspire are making it possible for thousands of youth to find work. She joins us now to about it. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-05•43mins
#37

SLAM DUNC: Seymour's BIG Plan for a Small Government

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 62: Should we have a Smaller Government? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-02•5mins
#38

Should we have a Smaller Government?

Today on the show... Have fewer ministers! Have fewer ministries! Cut costs! Cut jobs! It all sounds good but MMP is about appeasing all parties and Ministerial jobs are created not cut back. Can David Seymour’s plan really work? And we talk to the man behind it, David Seymour. Let's find out more about his plan. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-02•29mins
#39

SLAM DUNC: Plunket's Compulsory Te Reo Course

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 61: Is the Government’s Austerity Drive the Right Approach? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-01•5mins
#40

Is the Government’s Austerity Drive the Right Approach?

Today on the show... Plunket’s compulsory Te Reo Māori course. Some unhappy staff have leaked me all the details. And is the Government’s austerity drive the right approach? My panel of Stuart Nash and Ashley Church will discuss. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-05-01•23mins
#41

SLAM DUNC: Should Politician's Mistakes be Punished?

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 60: Cuts, Cuts, Cuts! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-30•5mins
#42

Cuts, Cuts, Cuts!

Today on the show... Should our top politicians and public servants be held responsible and accountable for their actions, rather than just being voted out? They never truly are, so lets change that. And they are the old children’s health camps. They now take in our most vulnerable young people - Stand Tū Māia. The Government controversially cut their funding then gave them a short term extension. That is now up and once again it has been rolled over but again only for a few months. With all the cuts going on can they survive? Plus, some Letters to the Editor Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-30•29mins
#43

SLAM DUNC: Tory Whanau's Attempt to Save Face

Tory Whanau has bowed out of the Wellington Mayoralty race, saying she now wants to run for the Greens in the Māori ward as a councilor only. This is an attempt at saving face - I doubt many will fall for it. Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-29•4mins
#44

SLAM DUNC: Should we BAN Social Media?

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 58: How do we Reduce our Kids Screen Time? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-28•4mins
#45

How do we Reduce our Kids Screen Time?

Today on the show... Should New Zealand ban social media for people under the age of 16? Australia is doing it, why are we not following? And why we must do something! Malindi MacLean, CEO of Outward Bound NZ joins me to discuss. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-28•25mins
#46

SLAM DUNC: Te Pati Māori MUST be Punished!

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 57: We MUST Oppose Congestion Charging! Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-24•4mins
#47

We MUST Oppose Congestion Charging!

Today on the show... The 6 reasons why we should oppose congestion charging. This is about to become law! And Te Pati Māori is now openly and staunchly telling parliament and its senior MPs to get stuffed. In its most defiant stance yet its refusing to back down, refusing to apologise and refusing to play by parliament’s rules. We cannot let this slide. Plus some Letters to the Editor! Website: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-24•24mins
#48

SLAM DUNC: Why Aren't our Teenagers Working?

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 56: How Do We get our Teenagers Working Again? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-23•5mins
#49

How Do We get our Teenagers Working Again?

Today on the show... Our teenagers aren't working! One in four 15 to 19 year-olds are not employed, not working, not in education or training. One in four. 25 percent. It's a ticking time bomb! Tonight we debate it and look for answers. Plus some Letters to the Editor. Website: Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-23•32mins
#50

SLAM DUNC: Winston Peters' Bill to Define 'Man' and 'Woman'

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 55: Should People Need a License to be a Pet Owner? Watch the full episode here: PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

2025-04-22•5mins

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