Last month Black American author, scholar and podcast host Coleman Hughes appeared on the mainstream TV show The View to discuss his brand new book The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. It’s fair to say that things got extremely awkward when one of the hosts tried to malign his character instead of actually engaging with the substance of his work. In this episode we dissect this interview, and what it might have to teach us about rational dialogue. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia

Earlier this week a 1News survey showed a drop in support for the current NZ Government. Just a few hours later they broadcast some truly embarrassing and woefully self-sabotaging reporting about this poll result. In this episode we dissect that piece of coverage and highlight its falsehoods, misleading claims, and fantasist hyperbole, and how it all came crashing down less than 24 hours later with the publication of a different new political poll. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia

Today’s episode features an exclusive interview with NZ historian and author Dr. Rowan Light, and Royal NZ Air Force veteran and National MP Tim Costley. In this episode we discus the profound importance of the ANZAC tradition which began in World War One during the battle of Gallipoli, why it survived its predicted demise, and why it resonates so strongly with us still today. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ❤️Leave a one-off tip at: www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia