A sceptical knowledge-seeking society will always welcome controversy, criticism and inquiry, even about ostensibly long-settled ideas.

And free expression plays an indispensable role in society, sorting truth from falsehood.

Jonathan Rauch is a journalist, and author of a number of books.

While a very pleasant interviewee, it will be interesting to see how many of you he will agitate.

We make comment on Pope Francis; again, he is wrong.

Two Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court issue warnings about the state of America.

And once again, we visit The Mailroom.

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We have an extensive interview with David Bell, on the expansion of the World Health Organisation’s powers and influence.

He has worked for twenty years in biotech and international public health in numerous capacities, with over 120 research publications.

David explains why New Zealand, and other countries, should stand their ground and refrain from signing on. It’s a very important discussion.

In Podcast 238 we take a look at crime, Modern Monetary Theory and Law School ridiculousness.

And visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

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"Never before has New Zealand faced a constitutional contest like the one being played out right now.” The opening words to “Guns drawn as Waitangi Tribunal tangle whips up storm.”

So began a column from The Australian. We discuss this scenario with retired judge Anthony Willy, and venture that it’s time to ditch the Waitangi Tribunal. But there's more.

Also, separate comment on decline of the West, political and editorial bias in shaping climate science, and senility at the highest level!

Mrs Producer joins the mail-room.

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