Season 1

01 The Reading Wars Episode 124th May 2023 Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson. Made with the support of NZ on Air. 02 Slash Episode 231st May 2023 Paddy is joined by Samantha Hayes with a devastating report on pine slash. Karen O'Leary tackles big business pharmacies. Comedians Eli Matthewson & Courtney Dawson bring hot issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air. 03 Bulling in Schools Episode 37th June 2023 Paddy investigates the bullying our kids are subjected to, at school and online. Karen O'Leary tackles "bagsing", comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring topical issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air. 04 Rugby’s Moment of Truth Episode 414th June 2023 Paddy is joined by Andrew Gourdie who asks: is rugby still our national game? Karen investigates hairdresser chats, comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air. 05 Medical Regugees Episode 521st June 2023 Paddy receives a report from US Correspondent Mitch McCann on weight loss tourism, Karen looks into the impact of payWave technology, and comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week. 06 The Gender Debate Episode 628th June 2023 07 Feral Cats Episode 75th July 2023 08 Postcode Cancer Episode 812th July 2023 09 Early Childhood Education Episode 919th July 2023 10 Exorcism Episode 1026th July 2023 11 Nangs Episode 112nd August 2023 12 Sextortion Episode 129th August 2023 13 Menopause Episode 1316th August 2023 14 Dirt Bike Gangs Episode 1423rd August 2023 15 NZ Nursing Episode 1530th August 2023 16 Blindness Episode 166th September 2023 17 Dementia Episode 1713th September 2023