Best James Leighton Podcasts (2025)

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Leighton Smith Podcast #271 - February 12th 2025 - Peter Boghossian 1:45:05

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Peter Boghossian resigned from his position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Portland State University, where he had taught for ten years. He left under pressure. His letter of resignation is on his website, and is compulsory reading. It is entitled, “My University Sacrificed Ideas for Ideology”. We interviewed him first in 2015. He now trav…

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DO 255 - Post Woke Synthesis 1:25:45

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Ashley, Gabe (@VividVoid) and Rich (@RichDecibels) discuss what an integrated, post-woke synthesis might look like. In this episode, we all discuss times and places where we have seen a functional pluralistic social environment – from public school to the Marines to Occupy. We discuss how you might take lessons from those examples into the present …

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How Diversification Can Build Resilience In Housing With Wendy Evans-Hendrick 25:46

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Can a housing association balance care, housing, and affordability in today’s complex landscape? In this episode, Wendy Evans-Hendrick, Chief Executive of Orwell Housing, shares how embracing diversity and being responsive has shaped their mission to provide seamless care and housing services. Wendy has dedicated 31 years to Orwell Housing. Under h…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #270 - February 5th 2025 - Shane Jones 1:30:26

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It’s no secret that New Zealand is confronted with numerous and problematic issues. There is a common belief that leadership is a major cause of those problems. And not just political leadership; it is widespread. There is a weakness that can only be confronted by strength of character and a determination that is in short supply. Deputy Leader of N…

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DO 254 - The Spiritual Side of Childbirth w/ Leah @TallSnail and Ashley 1:14:51

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How does modern society shape our perceptions of childbirth, and are we missing a deeper, more primal experience? Ashley sits down with Leah, a software engineer and mother, to explore childbirth's deeply personal and often overlooked spiritual dimensions. Together, they unpack the ways modern society frames birth—medicalized, blissful, or terrifyi…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Robert MacCulloch - January 29th 2025 1:01:37

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. He began his tertiary education at the University of Auckland, continued it at London School of Economics and Princeton University, He was Director of the PhD Program at Imperial College London. He has been awarded numerous prizes along the way, and returned…

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DO 253 - Plough Magazine and the Bruderhof w/ Alan Koppschall 1:18:16

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How has the Bruderhof community balanced individual autonomy with collective decision-making to maintain harmony and functionality? Ashley sits down with Alan Kopschel, editor at Plough Magazine and a member of the Bruderhof community. Together, they explore the unique history and philosophy of the Bruderhof community, a Christian community founded…

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Episode 10 Phantom Frequencies - Haunted Sunderland and Amble Guests 1:00:32

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Our guests are Liam and Michelle from New Dawn Paranormal, supernatural author Claire Shiels and Alexandra who lives in a haunted house in Sunderland If you have a story to tell email [email protected] Send us a textBy Keith Newman Richard Craig

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Behind The Scenes Of A Purpose Driven Housing Strategy With James Francis 31:35

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How can a strong organisational purpose help teams make better decisions—and put those decisions into action? In this episode, James Francis, Chief Executive of Saffron Housing, shares how his organisation is reshaping its approach to tenant service, safety, and decision-making, all guided by clear principles and a strong purpose. With five years a…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Ramesh Thakur - January 22nd 2025 1:22:56

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. Ramesh Thakur is well known to this audience; he has appeared on the Leighton Smith Podcast more than once. There was much to catch up on. His views on the world and its various parts are substantiated by life experience. He taught at a number of universitie…

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DO 252 - Brick and Mortar Localism w/ Ben, Lucy, Longstory Farms and Ashley 1:13:00

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In this episode, Ashley interviews husband and wife team Ben and Lucy about their eco-market in upstate New York, and Geoffrey from Longstory Farms about his planned local farm story in South Carolina. We discuss the importance of local commerce, challenges, and nuts and bolts approaches to competing in the market. Ben and Lucy Janssen both grew up…

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Dark Secrets of the WMSCOG Mother God Cult Revealed by Former Deaconess (Toni & Lindsey) 1:53:51

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Jordan and Anthony talk with Toni, former deaconess in the World Mission Society Church of God (often referred to as the Mother God cult) and her sister Lindsey. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC-PBh4nDUQ Hear more from Toni and LIndsey on the Playing in Traffic Podcast DARK SECRETS OF THE WMSCOG (Docu…

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Did the Early Church Believe in the Trinity? With Dr. Jonathan McLatchie 1:13:27

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Did early church fathers believe in the trinity? In this video Jordan is joined by Chris (Shincheonji former member) to talk with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie about the biblical and historical evidence for the doctrine of the trinity. Learn more about Dr. Jonathan McLatchie: https://jonathanmclatchie.com/ https://talkaboutdoubts.com/ Watch the video vers…

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DO 251 - LA Fires w/ Leighton Woodhouse and James Pogue 1:23:01

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How have urban development patterns in California, particularly in LA, exacerbated wildfire risks? James Pogue and Leighton Woodhouse discuss the LA fires following Leighton’s piece in the Free Press “LA Was Built to Burn.” The conversation explores the ecological, political, and cultural factors contributing to the wildfire crises across Los Angel…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Paul Marik - January 15th 2025 1:00:04

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. Dr Paul Marik belongs to a group of physicians who have devoted their lives to their patients survival, and effectively been punished for it. How can a man with a reputation as the “most published and influential clinician and researcher in critical care med…

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DO 250 - Civics at a Human Scale w/ Wally Chamberlain aka Anarchocontrarian and Ashley 1:42:27

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How can localism serve as an alternative to large-scale governance and globalized economies? Ashley and Wally discuss small-scale, secular models for civic and economic organizing, and compare/contrast them with their Catholic equivalents (subsidiarity and distribution). We discuss practical ways to build community agency, neighborliness, and auton…

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How to Balance Risk and Growth in Housing With Mark Perry 23:59

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The housing crisis shows no signs of slowing down. How much risk can the housing sector afford to take—and what does it take to make bold decisions in uncertain times? In this episode, Mark Perry, Chief Executive of Vivid Homes, shares how his organisation continues to push forward with an ambitious development programme, even as others in the sect…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: James Allan - January 8th 2025 1:29:47

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. The legal fraternity in this part of the world is delighted at the Supreme Court’s decision on Smith v Fonterra. But not everyone feels that way. In his inevitable style, Professor James Allan critiques the decision and the direction a collection of un-elect…

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DO 249 - NEPA babies w/ Jimmy Tobias, James Pogue and Ashley 1:10:05

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How will the overturning of Chevron deference reshape the regulatory landscape for environmental policy? Special guest investigative journalist Jimmy Tobias joins Ashley and James to discuss the complexities of environmental policy and regulation. They explore how the Chevron decision will reshape the regulatory landscape and what it means for NEPA…

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Calvinism, Total Depravity, Infant Damnation: A Conversation With Warren McGrew (IdolKiller) 3:23:04

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Jordan Hatfield talks with Warren McGrew ( @IdolKiller ) about Calvinism, total depravity, infant damnation and more. Watch Warren's testimony of leaving Calvinism here: https://www.youtube.com/live/FKivUDkbnbQ?si=NBWn4uSICB-rJ8FY Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/zPSQZLkaK_E Watch more from Jordan on the topic of Calvi…

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Episode 9 The Morpeth Ghost Walk Team 58:57

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Join Richard and Keith with special guests Cara Hamilton and Charley Reah from Morpeth Ghost Walk. Hear about the town's history, meet ghost hunters on the walk and find out more about the people behind the walk. If you have a story to tell [email protected] Send us a text

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Anthony Willy - January 1st 2025 56:33

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. An insidious phenomenon has become widely evident around the western world, and it is alive and well in New Zealand. The attack has been against every institution that props up the pillars of our democratic freedom. Retired Judge Anthony Willy justifies his …

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DO 248 - AI, Language, and Animal Consciousness w/ Charles Carman, Travis Logan, and ARX-Han 1:52:48

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Can AI rival human artistry? Is the potential of AI rivaling human creativity an opportunity to enhance artistic expression and reimagine authorship? Travis Logan, Charles, and A.R.X. Han discuss the complexities of consciousness, creativity, and the limits of AI, drawing on David Bentley Hart’s critique of materialism to explore whether human expe…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: David Bell - December 25th 2024 1:09:00

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. Since 2020, the W.H.O. has orchestrated and condoned one of the most devastating assaults on individual and societal health the world has seen. At the behest of highly conflicted sponsors, this international bureaucracy promoted policies that overwhelmingly …

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DO 247 - What ever happened to climate? w/ Ilan Kelman, James Pogue and Ashley 1:16:56

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In this episode, James and Ashley speak with a return guest and climate and disaster researcher Ilan Kelman. We discuss the state of climate activism, the eco-modernist approach to solving climate change, the uselessness of international climate summits, how the new Trump administration factors on the environment, and what are some points of optimi…

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Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Anthony O’Brien - December 18th 2024 1:04:56

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Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2024. One of the best and most interesting interviews we’ve done. Tony O’Brien was born and raised in New Zealand. His life has followed a fascinating path, working in Australia, Britain, Canada, Hungary and beyond in a variety of capacities. In his work he "did n…

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The Truth About Housing Marginalised Communities With Paul Smith 25:47

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What can the housing sector do to better support marginalised communities and build a more inclusive society? In this episode, Chief Executive of Elim Housing Association, Paul Smith, shares his work with diverse communities, the challenges of overcoming prejudice, and the importance of creating inclusive housing opportunities. Paul has 35 years of…

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DO 246 - Metastatic Modernity with Prof. Tom Murphy 1:28:48

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Josh catches up with Tom for a second conversation (first interview here) about two new series on Tom’s excellent Do The Math blog. Tom has produced a “Metastatic Modernity” series of 18 short (~10 min) videos accompanied by write-ups providing a succinct but comprehensive explication of the poly crises of modernity, along with a convenient index t…

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What’s Holding Back the Housing Workforce—and How to Fix It With Greg Reed 29:53

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The skills gap in the housing sector is widening by the day. How can we bridge that gap and build a future-ready workforce? In this episode, Greg Reed, Group Chief Executive at Places for People, shares his views on why the sector struggles to attract talent and the forward-thinking strategies he's using to tackle these challenges. With a backgroun…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #269 - December 11th 2024 - Tony Astle 1:45:44

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We can’t think of a better way to finish the year. The legendary Antoine’s Restaurant in Parnell is now a memory. The Chef was a virtuoso who would have succeeded anywhere in the world. Instead the world came to 333 Parnell Rd. During its nigh on 50 years, Antoine’s suffered numerous crises, dictated by stock market crashes, business trends and gov…

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Episode 8 Phantom Frequencies 59:53

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Our guest is Stephen Crawford - Medium plus your stories too If you have a story to share [email protected] Send us a textBy Keith Newman Richard Craig

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DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jeske and Ashley 1:15:20

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DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jenske and Ashley

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Housing’s Role In Tackling Domestic Abuse - The HIP Roundtable 48:53

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Domestic abuse affects 2.4 million adults in England and Wales each year. But how can the housing sector step up to challenge misconceptions, support survivors, and shape better policies? In this episode, Jacque Allen, CEO of Your Housing Group, is joined by an expert panel: Kate Green, the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, champions the Gender-b…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #268 - December 4th 2024 - Nick Cater 1:30:05

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Australian journalist and author Nick Cater has been a guest on numerous occasions, beginning on radio in 2013. Not having spoken for a year, we caught up on Thanksgiving Eve while he was in New York. The plan was to discuss Australia’s pros and cons (of which there are many), for the benefit of intending migrants. There is something of a diaspora …

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DO 244 - DO + egirl crossover w/ Twitter's Audrey Horne and Going Godward 47:34

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In this episode, Going Godward guest hosts X’s Audrey Horne in a Doomer Optimist/e-girl crossover. GG and Audrey discuss how the Machine affects women and its consequences on beauty standards, self-image, and identity.

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Is There a Better Way to Manage Repairs? With Paul Walker 30:14

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Why are repair demands higher now than a decade ago? And how can we meet this rising demand, cut costs, and still maintain our quality of service? In this episode, we speak with Paul Walker, Executive Director of Repair and Maintenance at Home Group—one of the UK’s largest housing associations and social enterprises. Paul shares his extensive cross…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #267 - November 27th 2024 - David Seymour 1:23:01

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The Treaty Principles Bill isn’t responsible for the racial and political ructions confronting New Zealand. It has more to do with a lack of courage and political leadership by previous administrations. We start the discussion with David Seymour at the beginning and follow the events that threaten the country’s future. The ultimate questions might …

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D0 243 - The spiritual quality of global capitalism 1:23:41

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In this episode I link up with my new buddy from a recent Doomer Optimism event in Margaretville NY, Travis Logan. Travis brought an essay to my attention, Techne-Zen and the Spiritual Quality of Global Capitalism, by Yale professor R. John Williams. We decided to call John up to see if he would discuss his work, and where he lands with trying to n…

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5 Strategic Priorities To Deliver Better Customer Service with Jonathan Cowie 26:05

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No one really wants to have to contact their housing association. But do we understand why? In this episode, Chief Executive of Plymouth Community Homes, Jonathan Cowie, shares his strategy for understanding and improving customer experience, and his vision for the future of housing. Jonathan holds 14 years experience in the sector, with 20 years o…

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Leighton Smith Podcast #266 - November 20th 2024 - Dr Michael Johnston 1:32:09

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Education in NZ has long been controversial. It’s not incorrect to suggest that a Labour Education Minister has an easier task than a more ‘conservative’ party minister (i.e. National’s Merv Wellington in the 1980’s.) Similar circumstances apply in other countries. Donald Trump returns to the Presidency with intent to eliminate the Department of Ed…

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DO 242 - Jane Jacobs and the City as Liturgy w/ Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Michael Sellas and Ashley 1:36:08

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Ashley met Michael Sellas as a couple recent Doomer Optimism events and they immediately hit it off. After discussing urban planning’s connection to DO, Michael suggested some writing by his friends Dr. Timothy Patitsas, who not only thinks a lot about cities, but worked with Jane Jacobs! Michael Sellas, M.Div, is the founder of Michael Sellas Phot…

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Episode 7 Haunted Yorkshire and more 59:42

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Lots of guests and spooky stories including the team from Haunted Yorkshire and Deborah Hyde, Kristian Lander and more...... Send us a textBy Keith Newman Richard Craig

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DO 241 - Motherhood Sabbatical w/ Ashley and Sean Blanda 41:34

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This is an interview Sean Blanda of Sabbatical did with Ashley on her approach to moving to Uruguay for a time when her kids were young. A write-up of the interview is here: https://sabbatical.email/interviews/ashley-colby-how-i-took-a-working-parent-sabbatical

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Leighton Smith Podcast #265 - November 13th 2024 - David Bell 1:30:59

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Since 2020, the W.H.O. has orchestrated and condoned one of the most devastating assaults on individual and societal health the world has seen. At the behest of highly conflicted sponsors, this international bureaucracy promoted policies that overwhelmingly harmed the world’s disadvantaged. Lacking any contrition, the W.H.O. is now seeking increase…

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DO 240 - Ecological Farming in Guatemala w/ Dwight, Tessa Carman and Ashley 1:04:26

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Ashley speaks with Tessa Carman and her uncle Dwight about his journey to Guatemala from a small farming family in the Midwest. We discuss the push and pull of moving abroad, learning ecological farming, where to find home, and more.

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Leighton Smith Podcast #264 - November 7th 2024 - Patrick Basham 57:08

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When we wound up our election day discussion, I suggested to Patrick Basham that we do a follow up "if warranted". It was warranted in multiples, so around midnight on election night we recorded the interview for 264. There is insight that you won’t hear elsewhere. Have a listen. And following we have included comment from elsewhere that is worthy …

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Leighton Smith Podcast #263 - November 6th 2024 - Professor Nigel Biggar and Patrick Basham 1:36:41

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The Free Speech Union is proving its worth with a number of successful international speakers to New Zealand. The latest is Professor Nigel Biggar, who amongst a number of contributions to the cause wrote “The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 2021". He proved to be a most interesting, informative and entertaining guest. Patrick Basham prov…

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Episode 6 Halloween Special Wallsend Ghost 57:51

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A live investigation .... enjoy! Send us a textBy Keith Newman Richard Craig

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DO 239 - Local Politics and the Hurricane with Jon Council, Sarah Davis, and Jason 1:29:45

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In this election day special, Jason talks with Jon Council, candidate for County Commissioner 3 in Watauga County of Western NC (Jason’s home county) and Sarah Davis, his campaign manager, to talk about local issues in the region, including environmental protection, affordable housing for the working class, and mutual aid. In particular they talk a…

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