

Political analysis, news of the world and intelligent talkback feature in Leighton Smith’s weekday show.
From 8.30am to midday, Leighton brings you the real people and stories behind the news that’s making headlines.
Occasionally his love of wine, food and music (oh and global warming) also slip into the conversation.
Daily
11.30am Sharemarket with Forsyth Barr
Friday
11:40am Books with Doris Mousedale
On September 13th, 2007, Clare called the show. She had attempted suicide and called Leighton in a final cry for help. Mercifully, Leighton was able to work out...
Prime Minister John Key talks to Leighton Smith about Len Brown, whether people have faith in him, and whether he should still be mayor of Auckland
Prime Minister John Key talks to Leighton Smith about national security in the wake of the Sydney siege
Prime Minister John Key talks to Leighton Smith about what he's achieved so far in his time as Prime Minister. They also chat about the crime rate, the Sydney siege...
Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper talks to Leighton Smith about the Corrections report into Phillip John Smith
Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper talks to Leighton Smith about the IGIS report into the release of SIS information to Cameron Slater
Newstalk ZB's political editor Barry Soper talks to Leighton Smith about Andrew Little's new Labour front bench announced this morning
Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper talks to Leighton smith about a delay to the announcement of the Labour front bench due to a fire alarm, and talks to Annette...
Leighton came across this article by Robert D. Kaplan on Stratfor titled "The Realist Creed" "Realism is imbued with a hard morality of best possible outcomes under...
Leighton came across this article by George Friedman on Stratfor titled "On Obama and the Nature of Failed Presidencies" - take a look... We do not normally comment...
Prime Minister John Key makes his case to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about why he wants to change the New Zealand flag.
Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about who he thinks will lead Labour and who the biggest threat to National would be.
Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about the threat of Islamic State and reveals there is a group of people in New Zealand looking to...
Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about the decision made about the safety of reentering the Pike River Mine.
Leighton Smith shares his thoughts on Auckland Council wages blowout and the number of people on six-figure salaries.
National Party leader John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about whether there are any international spy agencies in NZ, the alleged Warner Brothers email,...
National Party leader John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about 10-year passports.
National Party leader John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about his predictions for Saturday's election result as well as possible coalitions.