The Bradbury Group
The Bradbury Group
Podcast Description
The Bradbury Group is a no-holds-barred weekly political podcast from Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury. Unapologetically Left, fiercely independent, and born from the ashes of The Working Group, this is where real political debate lives. Each Tuesday, Bradbury and guests take on the big issues, call out the bad faith, and push back against the spin. Buckle up.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of political topics, focusing heavily on current events and economic policies with episodes that cover budget discussions, the impact of political decisions on marginalized communities, and critiques of government narratives. For instance, the Pre-Budget Special episode features discussions on Māori representation and economic fairness, showcasing the show's commitment to provocative analysis.
The Bradbury Group is a no-holds-barred weekly political podcast from Martyn “Bomber” Bradbury. Unapologetically Left, fiercely independent, and born from the ashes of The Working Group, this is where real political debate lives. Each Tuesday, Bradbury and guests take on the big issues, call out the bad faith, and push back against the spin. Buckle up.
A Marxist, two NZ Herald columnists, a former Labour leader and a business journalist walk into a bar.
The barman looks up and says:
“What do you think this is… The Bradbury Group?”
On this week’s episode:
1-on-1 Interview
Former Labour leader and High Commissioner to the UK Phil Goff joins us to discuss the escalating American war against Iran, what it means geopolitically, and how far the conflict could spread.
Political Panel: The Fallout
Joining the panel:
• Maria Slade – BusinessDesk journalist
• Fran O’Sullivan – NZ Herald business editor
• Matthew Hooton – Academic, political commentator and NZ Herald columnist
Together they break down the political and economic consequences for New Zealand.
Tonight’s agenda
1. Political fallout: Can Christopher Luxon hold on?
2. Economic fallout: Can the New Zealand economy hold on?
3. Election 2026: What are the latest polls really telling us?
Sharp analysis, strong opinions and zero consensus.
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