Best UnDeclared Podcasts (2025)

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What Americans Really Think of Trump's Foreign Policy 55:40

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Trump embodies many contradictions when it comes to foreign policy. IGA's newly released study, "Reckless Peacemaker? How Americans See Trump's Foreign Policy," tries to make sense of these contradictions by polling Americans on the biggest geopolitical challenges of today. We found that Americans think Trump is performing poorly overall, but there…

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Think of the Children - Part One: Stranger Danger 1:04:32

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In this episode, I look at the development of the Stranger Danger moral panic as a precursor to right wing conspiracist claims today. This episode is sponsored by American History Tellers: The Mayflower. Binge all episodes early and ad-free right now on Wondery+. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMob…

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Hardship Withdrawals in KiwiSaver: When Rules Are Being Bent 18:54

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 3rd of November- Market recovery signals consistent with interest rate falls Topic #2: NZ Financial Adviser 5th of November - Auckland housing market steadies as listings rise and confidence grows Topic #3: RNZ 6th of November- 'People learning to manipulate the system': Call for…

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Experts Respond to Capital Gains Tax: Housing Market Outlook Explained 16:44

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Oneroof 29th of October-Capital gains tax fallout: ‘House prices are not going to fall another 20%’ Topic #2: Good Returns 28th of October - Bets are on for OCR to fall even further Topic #3: Stuff 30th of October- Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all Topic #4: 1News…

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Economists Welcome RBNZ’s Careful LVR Changes | Will It Boost NZ Property Investment? 15:45

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 15th of October- Consider tax breaks for KiwiSaver, international report say Topic #2: NZ Financial Adviser 16th of October - Economists welcome RBNZ's cautious LVR easing amid housing restraint Topic #3: Good Returns 14th of October - First home buyers take advantage of soft housing mark…

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Technologies Of Genocide X Abdullahi Halakhe 38:26

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Suchitra Vijayan speaks with Abdullahi Boru Halakhe in a conversation that traces the longue durée of exploitation and violence in the Congo from the colonial atrocities of King Leopold II to the resource wars that continue to devastate the region today. They unpack how the technologies of extraction and the politics of dispossession remain intertw…

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New Law Allows Consent-Free Granny Flats and Landlords Speak Out on Occupancy Rule Backlash 13:54

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 21st of October- Landlords respond to research criticism on occupancy limits Topic #2: 1News 23rd of October - Exemption allowing granny flats to be built consent-free passes into law Topic #3: Interest.co.nz 22nd of October - Trade Me Property says the balance of power between tenants an…

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Hunting the Highgate Vampire 51:29

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In this episode, I tell the story of a hysteria in 1970s London, involving claims of ghosts, Satanists, and vampires, as well as two dueling magicians. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, perfect for gifts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pl…

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Poltergeist in Rosenheim 46:51

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In this episode, I tell the story of a haunting in Bavaria that was claimed to be the first in which paranormal phenomena was scientifically observed. The Rosenheim Poltergeist claim is a perfect case for examining the ghost story generally, its history, and the pseudoscience of parapsychology. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks…

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Auckland Homelessness Rises Among International Students, NZ Treasury to Propose 32% GST & Pension Age 72 18:37

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: NZ Herald 25th of September- First-home buyers’ 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit Topic #2: Oneroof.co.nz 24th of September - Tony Alexander: Why rents are falling and what it means for landlords and tenants Topic #3: RNZ 25th of September - International students join growing numbe…

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Standing Army, Sitting President: The Posse Comitatus Act and the Domestic Deployment of the Military 42:44

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In this new episode, I talk about America's long history of resenting domestic policing by the military especially when the military is used against citizen protesters, from the Boston Massacre to the Gilded Age. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the sh…

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OCR Drop Coming? Why Splitting Your Mortgage Could Pay Off 15:04

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 17th of September- Why some mortgage advisers say splitting is good when interest rates are low Topic #2: Stuff 16th of September - Spring house hunting season is here: Everything you need to get your home ready to sell Topic #3: NZ Adviser 16th of September - Otago tops rental m…

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IRD CRACKS DOWN: $228M in Undeclared Income! What This Means for NZ Property Investors 10:02

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this episode, we're diving into the latest and most significant news for the New Zealand property market. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has just revealed that its tax investigations into property investors and developers are paying off—BIG TIME! 💰 We break down the shocking numbers from a rece…

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The Trial of Julian Assange: A conversation with Stella Assange 1:03:12

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Since 11 April 2019, Julian Assange has been held in the UK’s notorious Belmarsh prison that was once known as Britain’s Guantanamo Bay. This year marks his fourth year inside Belmarsh for revealing the US war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. Julian Assange is an Australian journalist and publisher who founded WikiLeaks in 2006. WikiLeaks broke one …

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Technologies of Genocide: Suchitra Vijayan in Conversation with Tech Global Institute, Bangladesh 39:41

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Suchitra Vijayan speaks with Sabhanaz Rashid Diya, Sams Wahid Shahat, Mohammad Arafat and Apon Das of the Tech Global Institute. They unpack the aftermath of Bangladesh’s July 2024 uprising, which ended the Awami League’s 16-year rule but left behind a trail of unacknowledged deaths, disappearances, and state-sponsored impunity. Drawing on the land…

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Supply Outpaces Population Growth & KiwiSaver Hits $123B Amid Rising Non-Contributors 15:38

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 9th of September- Slumping house prices good news for first home buyers Topic #2: RNZ 9th of September - Wellington house prices slump 30 percent from peak, QV says Topic #3: TradeMe 9th of September - House prices up for the first time in over a year Topic #4: The Mortgage Mag 1…

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Cracked and Packed: A History of Gerrymandering 41:46

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After Texas's recent mid-decade partisan redistricting, representing a blatant power grab for the Republican Party undertaken at Trump's behest, I search for precedents and historical parallels and examine the history of gerrymandering in the US. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Why Wealthy Foreigners Are Buying Their Way Into New Zealand 18:57

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 2nd of September- Mortgage defaults improve while lending rises Topic #2: Stuff 2nd of September - Housing is no longer NZ's economic heroin. Now what? Topic #3: The Post 1st of September - Zero growth year: ANZ predicts no house price growth for 2025 Topic #4: Stuff 2nd of Septe…

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Will NZ Outperform Australia? What This Means for Property Prices 5:07

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Will New Zealand’s economy really outperform Australia over the next few years? And what does this mean for property investors and first-home buyers? In this episode, Paul from Property Apprentice breaks down: Why Westpac expects NZ to outpace Australia economically How OCR cuts and affordability impro…

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Back Door to War: A History of Undeclared and Unauthorized US Warfare 1:02:22

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Last month, when the Trump regime allied with Israel in their Twelve-Day War and bombed Iran, there was much scrutiny of presidential war powers. In this episode, I look at the evolution of undeclared wars and military authorizations throughout US history, specifically examining the conspiracy claims about two preludes to war: Pearl Harbor and the …

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Is the NZ Housing Crisis Finally Over? | Lessons from the Last Decade 16:44

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Oneroof 11th of August - Has NZ finally solved its housing crisis? Ten years after soaring prices triggered nationwide panic Topic #2: Good Results 13th of August - Gloomy home ownership results Topic #3: RNZ 14th of August - More people making losses when selling their homes Topic #4: 1News …

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 8:32

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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Technologies of Genocide: Suchitra Vijayan in Conversation with 7amleh 38:32

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Suchitra Vijayan speaks with Eric Sype and Jalal Abukhater from 7amleh, The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media. They interrogate how Israel’s assault on Palestinians is enabled by global tech giants, weapon manufacturers, data brokers, and social media platforms. Building on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s landmark report Fo…

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A New Reassessment: Realism on Israel-Palestine 1:00:25

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To conclude my series on the Israel-Palestine conflict, I look at Jewish presence in the Levant going all the way back to the Iron Age, the events leading to the founding of the modern State of Israel, its unique economic and military relationship with the US, and its long asymmetrical conflict with Palestinians. Please consider donating to help br…

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Home Loan Outlook: Unemployment Trends and a Stable Property Market 16:30

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 29th of July - Flatter prices in a well- balanced market Topic #2: Stuff 7th of August - Auckland house price average falls below $1m for first time in nearly a year, Trade Me report says Topic #3: RNZ 5th of August - Here's what unemployment data means for your home loan Topic #…

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What to Do While Waiting for Property Equity to Grow | 5 Smart Moves NZ Investors Must Know 7:43

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Are you feeling stuck while waiting for your property equity to grow? You’re not alone—but the good news is, this can actually be one of the most powerful times in your investing journey. In this bonus episode, Debbie Roberts—Financial Adviser and Co-Founder of Property Apprentice—shares five smart and…

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NZ House Prices More Than Double Apartment Growth & Should Kiwis Rethink Their Property Strategy? 22:30

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Good Returns 29th of July - Flatter prices in a well- balanced market Topic #2: RNZ 29th of July - New Zealanders urged to break up with property Topic #3: New Zealand Adviser 29th of July - NZ property market: Sales volumes rise but buyers still hold the cards Topic #4: Realestate.co.nz 28th…

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Project Esther and the Weaponization of Anti-Semitism 53:09

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In this first part of a two-part series on the Israel-Palestine conflict, I start by looking at the Heritage Foundation's campaign to characterize any criticism of Israel or advocacy for Palestinians as anti-Semitism and to exploit that as a cudgel against free speech, academic freedom, and Progressives generally. Get 3 months of premium wireless s…

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The $300 Question: Are NZ Property Investors Really Making Money? 22:40

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 24th of July -Rents fall for first time since 2009 Topic #2: Good Returns 23rd of July -Record number of deals being done by first home buyers Topic #3: Eite Agent 23rd of July -NZ buyers and sellers finally find common ground on price Topic #4: Good Returns 22nd of July -Green light burn…

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Aging Population & NZ Property: What It Means for House Prices, Interest Rates & Your Retirement 9:56

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Welcome to another bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, hosted by Debbie Roberts, financial adviser and co-founder of Property Apprentice. In this episode, Debbie unpacks how New Zealand’s aging population is reshaping the future of property investment, interest rates, housing supply, and …

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Why Are Property Investors Coming Back And Should You Pay an Agent to Sell Your Home? 19:28

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: Oneroof 15th of July - Homeowners taking out low-interest green loans warned on break fees and rate hooks Topic #2: RNZ 15th of July -Is it worth paying a real estate agent to sell your house? Topic #3: 1News 17th of July - Apprentices dropped as builders struggle with downturn Topic #4: RNZ …

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Town and Gown: Academic Freedom in Crisis 1:03:52

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In this episode, I discuss the Trump administration's war on higher education and place it within the context of the history of academic freedom and previous assaults on it. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, perfect for gifts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pledge support …

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Are You a Criminal Just for Selling Your Home? Big Changes to AML Rules in NZ 6:03

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this bonus episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, host Debbie Roberts breaks down a major change in New Zealand’s property regulations that could significantly ease the burden for families using trusts. The New Zealand government has announced key updates to anti-money laundering (AML) rules, a…

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RBNZ Holds OCR as Market Shifts: Has the Mortgage Rate Bottom Arrived? 17:53

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: The Mortgage Mag 9th of July - Mortgage rates may have bottomed already as RBNZ holds OCR Topic #2: NZ Adviser 8th of July -NZ housing market dips as buyers gain leverage Topic #3: RNZ 9th of July - No climate change buy-outs in future, expert group tells government Topic #4: Realestate.co.nz…

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Impulse Buys: Why Kiwis Are Accidentally Buying Homes 16:24

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: 1News 3rd of July - Average NZ property value sees 'modest' uptick in June Topic #2: Good Returns 1st of July -Service agreements could help banks’ processing timeframes Topic #3: The Mortgage Mag 2nd of July - Little growth for the rest of this year expected Topic #4: RNZ 3rd of July - Consu…

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License to Discriminate: LGBTQ Rights, Religious Exemption, and the Misreading of the Bible 50:32

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Here at the end of Pride, I want to discuss the long, bigoted history and false scriptural basis of religious opposition to LGBTQ rights, and the effort of the religious right to seek an exemption to anti-discrimination laws so that they can persecute gay and trans people. UPDATE: since the production of this episode, the Supreme Court ruled in fav…

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Common Landlording Issues and How to Solve them 13:48

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. In this episode of the Property Apprentice Podcast, Debbie Roberts breaks down the top challenges that landlords face in New Zealand—and, more importantly, how to solve them. Whether you're a first-time landlord or a seasoned property investor, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert advi…

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Best Time in 4 Years for First Home Buyers and Should High-Income Over-65s Still Get NZ Super? 16:46

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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Topic #1: RNZ 25th of June - Thousands of over-65s earn more than $200,000 - should they get NZ Super? Topic #2: Good Returns 25th of June -Never a better time in four years for first home buyers Topic #3: RNZ 25th of June -Removing red tape key priority for FMA - report Topic #4: Corelogic 26th of Jun…

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Episode 10: Why The '90s Matter 30:48

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The 1990s were a pivotal decade for the United States and the world. This season on None Of The Above, we rewinded to the '90s to cover the breakup of the Soviet Union, America's unipolar moment, and the rise of China. We explored civil war in Afghanistan, the spread of nuclear weapons, South Africa's transition to democracy, and much more. The '90…