https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/rss NZME The Leighton Smith Podcast is out each Wednesday. Click Here to listen on iHeart  Click Here to listen on Apple Podcasts Click Here for the RSS Fee Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:48:34 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-161-june-22nd-2022/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-161-june-22nd-2022/ On this week's podcast: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 23:44:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-62-may-6th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-62-may-6th-2020/ There is much to say this week on central banks, travel, Jacinda in Canberra, the Pulitzer Prize, and the New York Times.My interview is with ’Science Left Behind’ author Alex Berezow. Wed, 06 May 2020 00:16:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-61-april-29th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-61-april-29th-2020/ This week’s interview is with Geoffrey Parker. It is lengthy but compelling. His book ‘Global Crisis ; War, Climate Change & Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century' is the foundation for a wide ranging and challenging discussion. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:36:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-60-april-22nd-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-60-april-22nd-2020/ In this week’s podcast -  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:39:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-59-april-15th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-59-april-15th-2020/ Ex Cabinet Minister Steven Joyce occupies the major part of this week’s podcast. We talk about the consequences of the virus on everything from GDP to employment, to retail, trade, real estate and tourism. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:53:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-58-april-8th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-58-april-8th-2020/ In January, I picked up a book in Australia by American author Bill Gertz. Called DECEIVING THE SKY: INSIDE COMMUNIST CHINA'S DRIVE FOR GLOBAL SUPREMACY, the book makes for a fascinating discussion. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:18:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-57-april-1st-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-57-april-1st-2020/ On the podcast this week, I interview two very interesting and informative people. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:56:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-56-march-25th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-56-march-25th-2020/ On this week's podcast:In 2007, I had a call from a semi-retired investment banker by the name of Jonathon. He was keen to talk about the world financial situation. He was most concerned about it, and the fact that coverage was scant.We had a long, informative conversation, and I was impressed. It wasn’t long before his fears were realised. He was the first professional I had spoken to, who had voiced these concerns so eloquently. As we all know, it became known as the GFC.So Jonathon is my guest today with extensive commentary on economic forecasting;  where it's at and where it might go.I’ve also included commentary from a former Reserve Bank Governor.And Mrs Producer is in a perky mood with feedback. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:55:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-55-march-18th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-55-march-18th-2020/ Two interviews are on the podcast this week. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:36:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-54-march-11/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-54-march-11/ This week, the whole world is talking Coronavirus. We cannot escape the discussion. I thought I’d heard enough but it is the biggest developing news story and I’m suspecting it will continue.But I have some interesting detail on the scenario that we are facing.On different matters, I talk with Andre Van Heerden about critical thinking. I really enjoyed it. Thinking critically is more important than it has ever been.I look into parallel universes, and much more.And, of course, Mrs Producer with feedback. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:59:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-53-march-4th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-53-march-4th-2020/ COVID 19, or the Coronavirus, has dominated headlines this week, and will likely do so for some months to come. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:22:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-52-february-26th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-52-february-26th-2020/ On the podcast this week: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:10:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-51-february-19th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-51-february-19th-2020/ He was a New York Times reporter, but don’t hold that against him. He wrote on the pharmaceutical industry, and on cyclone Katrina. He reported on the world of finance and the crimes of Bernie Madoff. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:05:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-50-february-12th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-50-february-12th-2020/ Podcast 50, and Leighton is once again attacking political correctness. After many years of calling it for what it is, this week he reveals a new low. And how, from the 1980s, it has all come to this. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:24:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-49-february-5th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-49-february-5th-2020/ In year two of THE LEIGHTON SMITH PODCAST, we again turn our attention to rolling news and ruminate on our own particular interests. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:06:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-48-january-29th-2020/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-48-january-29th-2020/ Welcome to 2020. The second year of the Leighton Smith Podcast. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:06:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-22nd/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-22nd/ Welcome to the best interviews of 2019!They were all good, so I’ve assembled a few pairings combining the people I enjoyed talking to, the subjects we loved discussing, and your reactions that made our discussions stronger.For the final Best of 2019 interviews, we’ve got Jacob Shapiro from Geopolitical Futures talking China, expansion, New Zealand, Australia and more. He’s good. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:01:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-15th/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-15th/ Welcome to the best interviews of 2019!They were all good, so I’ve assembled a few episodes combining the people I enjoyed talking to, the subjects we loved discussing, and your reactions that made our discussions stronger.In this episode, we have Tim Ball, author of “The Deliberate Corruption of Climate Science”. I think this interview, which runs for an hour, was the most popular podcast this year. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-8th/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-8th/ Welcome to the best interviews of 2019!They were all good, so I’ve assembled a few pairings combining the people I enjoyed talking to, the subjects we loved discussing, and your reactions that made our discussions stronger.In this episode, I’ve assembled a pair of conversationalists:  Australian journalist Miranda Devine and NZ author Alan Duff. Both were great conversationalists, and the feedback on both was huge. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:33:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-2nd/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-best-of-2019-january-2nd/ Welcome to the best interviews of 2019!They were all good, so I’ve assembled a few pairings combining the people I enjoyed talking to, the subjects we loved discussing, and your reactions that made our discussions stronger.In this episode we feature James Rickards, author and commentator on matters financial, followed by NZ lawyer, ex-politician and free speech fighter Stephen Franks.Hope you enjoy and more next week. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 20:00:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-47-december-18th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-47-december-18th-2019/ In the final podcast of 2019 we indulge ourselves in Christmas’s past. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:21:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-46-december-11th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-46-december-11th-2019/ On the podcast this week – Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:52:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-45-december-4th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-45-december-4th-2019/ On the podcast this week – Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:26:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-44-november-27th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-44-november-27th-2019/ The long lasting debate over whether prisoners should be able to vote is enough to drive you nuts. But it’s on again because some people just don’t get it. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:16:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-43-november-20th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-43-november-20th-2019/ On this week’s podcast: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:00:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-42-november-13th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-42-november-13th-2019/ Last week National did the unthinkable. It fell into line with the government and voted for the Zero Carbon Bill.  Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:18:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-41-november-6th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-41-november-6th-2019/ In this week's podcast:  Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:23:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-40-october-30th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-40-october-30th-2019/ In this week’s podcast we talk debt, investments, negative interest and Q.E. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 01:11:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-39-october-23rd-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-39-october-23rd-2019/ In podcast 39 - Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:46:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-38-october-16th-2019/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/podcasts/the-leighton-smith-podcast/leighton-smith-podcast-episode-38-october-16th-2019/ On the podcast this week - Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:49:57 Z