Counter Culture: The Immigration Issue

Solid Ground - 2 June 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares a story of a 17-year-old New Zealand girl who was told by doctors she wouldn’t make three years – a reminder that a doctor’s prognosis is not always right. He then discusses some of the wider dynamics occurring around gender ideology, noting a UN Special Rapporteur has condemned Australia for silencing a doctor – Jillian Spencer – when she spoke out against what is happening to children. He also shares how a New Zealand school is actively promoting gender fluidity to five-year-olds, and encourages parents and grandparents to check carefully what schools are teaching their kids. Simon also discusses a recent court case that insists employers must to pay more respect to employees cultural and religious values. He notes the irony somehow employers are to respect employees’ culture, but the court doesn’t appear to think it goes the other way. Simon also points out this is yet another obligation and cost on employers, whose work is already hard enough.

Bilton Truth: Richard Dawkins is Coming to New Zealand

Richard Dawkins has spent his life not only studying biology but also arguing that God is a delusion. He sits down with Jack Tame and speaks about the pandemic and how it has affected public trust in science. He also discusses what he hopes one day science will solve, and he gives the examples of the origin of life and the nature of consciousness. One day he might be willing to accept the evidence and see these were solved a long time ago.

McBlog: Uh Oh, Women Still Wanna Be Tradwives

The tradwife movement is making a comeback, because conservative values, getting married, caring for children, going to church – surprise surprise – makes families happy. They're even making bread from scratch! And that is worrying the media. Majorly. Australia’s '60 Minutes' is the latest outlet to panic. We take a watch...

CounterCulture: Gen Z and their Search for Meaning

Has there been a surge in interest among Gen Z for spiritual things after the emptiness of materialism? And is the Church ready to meet that need and answer their biggest questions? Samuel, Jake, Ala and Arian dive headfirst into this vital conversation.

Political Playback - 28 May 2026

In this episode of Political Playback – make submissions on the Definition of Woman and Man Bill; home-schooling U-turn by the Government; a quick review of Budget 2026, IPSOS Survey highlights continued concerns of voters; the Government spends $3.5m telling us to step off the gas; media issues including RNZ’s ratings and Newstalk ZB’s apology; NZ First says no but is Labour still leaving the door open; and is the leaked Labour media training session derogatory, offensive or just downright embarrassing.