Show Notes
Tuesday is the first of the Leader’s Debates between white guys named Chris for 2026, on one side, a Prime Minister named Chris whose party and campaign has been built around AI slop, lying, being called out for lying, denying they’re lying, being asked not to lie by the groups whose data they’re misrepresenting and fake podcasts and weird stories about crossing streets, and trying to be relatable. On the Other is a Chris who has announced a raft of cost of living approaches, business growth policies, health policies and a fully costed budget with no leadership challenges behind him and a newly ignited fire in his belly. So how will media spin this as a win for Luxon? I’m sure they’ll find a way but in the mean time, here’s some election tools to help you out!
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