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The Leighton Smith Podcast

The Leighton Smith Podcast

By: Newstalk ZB
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After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born.

So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!2026 Newstalk ZB
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Episodes
  • Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Ramesh Thakur - January 14th 2026
    Jan 13 2026

    Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025.

    Ramesh Thakur has a world of history, literally, in international affairs.

    He has taught at a number of Universities including Otago and the ANU, Canberra.

    But his time spent at the United Nations, culminating as an Assistant Secretary General, provides a wealth of knowledge.

    That makes his comments on Iran, Israel, and Donald Trump a must listen.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Dr Pierre Kory - January 7th 2026
    Jan 6 2026

    Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025.

    Prior to Covid-19, Dr Pierre Kory was an internationally renowned pioneer in the field of critical care ultra-sonography; equally so in other areas of medicine.

    In 2023 he published “The War on Ivermectin: The medicine that saved millions and could have ended the pandemic."

    The challenges that were to confront him over the next few years changed his life.

    He was confronted with deceit, corruption, threats and dismissal. Now, the tide has turned.

    File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz

    Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.

    Listen here on iHeartRadio

    Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:
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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Leighton Smith Podcast - Best Of: Martin Durkin - December 31st 2025
    Dec 30 2025

    Leighton is on summer break, so we are highlighting some of his favourite guests from 2025.

    In 2007, Documentary maker Martin Durkin produced “The Great Global Warming Swindle”.

    With 17 more years of predictions, Durkin has released “Climate: The Movie, The Cold Truth”.

    By utilising facts, statistics and some of the world’s leading scientists, Durkin shows why the science is still not settled. (Judge for yourself by searching the movie title free on line).

    UN climate official warns only ’two years’ to save the world from environmental crisis... again.

    File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz

    Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.

    Listen here on iHeartRadio

    Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:
    To subscribe via iTunes click here

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    58 mins
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