Ben Thomas
Can a computer predict if your relationship is doomed?
Computer says no to your relationship - can AI really predict if you and your partner will stay together? Audio
Calls for MMP changes in light of the current waiting game
Unease at the current situation of minor parties holding more sway over majority parties again calls in to question the MMP voting system and it's threshholds. Audio
Whoever is incoming government it's going to be a rough ride
Head of reserach for Craig's Investment partners private wealth Mark Lister says irrespect of who forms the next government, tough times are ahead. Audio
More sad news from the US with Tom Petty gravely ill
Tom Petty near death at age 66 after cardiac arrest at his Malibu home. Audio
Dreadful massacre in Las Vegas reignites US gun debate
Massacre in Las Vegas ignites the gun laws debate in the US but Trump's not interested in the conversation. Audio
The Panel with Michelle A'Court and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Computer says no to your relationship - can AI really predict if you and your partner will stay together? What panelists Michelle A'Court and Ben Thomas want to talk about. Royal Australian and New… Audio
The Panel with Michelle A'Court and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Massacre in Las Vegas ignites the gun laws debate in the US but Trump's not interested in the conversation. Tom Petty near death at age 66 after cardiac arrest at his Malibu home. Head of reserach for… Audio
Who will Winston Peters go with? - Political analysis
It's been almost a week since the election; New Zealand is waiting for the special votes to be counted, and for Winston Peters to decide who he will go into coalition with.
Trend data from Google New… Audio
Pundits with skin in the campaign game
Election campaigns are boom time for PR consultants and pundits, but the public need to know if they’re also in the middle of their spin cycle when they appear in the media. Audio
Pundits with skin in the campaign game
Election campaigns are boom time for PR consultants and pundits, but the public need to know if they’re also in the middle of their spin cycle when they appear in the media.
AudioElection 2017: Three leaders in three weeks - analysis
United Future is the latest victim of 2017's pre-election turmoil, with party leader Peter Dunne announcing he's quitting. Former Labour Party president Mike Williams and Ben Thomas - a consultant… Audio
Do the Greens risk dipping below five percent?
Commentators Ben Thomas and Mike Williams review the past week in politics and discuss whether the Green Party risks dropping below five percent of the vote. Audio
What does National need to counter the 'Jacinda effect'?
Labour says "the Jacinda effect" is already boosting the party 51 days out from general election. Political commentator Ben Thomas joins us to discuss National's campaign strategy. Audio
Political panel looks at the fallout from recordings
Political commentators David Slack and Ben Thomas on the fallout from Todd Barclay recording a staffer. Audio
Cabinet reshuffle as English gets set to appoint new foreign minister
Ben Thomas says the 'drums are beating' for Gerry Brownlee to take the Defence portfolio in today's reshuffle, but he has stood aside in the past for the good of the party and could do so again. Audio
Just what will John Key's legacy be?
National's first ever female president Sue Wood, and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas give their view on John Key's three terms and what impact he had on New Zealand's place in the… Audio
Why Jacinda, why now? Our panel weighs in
Political commentators assess how much impact Jacinda Ardern's seemingly certain elevation to Labour's deputy leadership will make. Audio
Clamp down on self check outs in Australia
Australian supermarkets are moving to restrict self check outs as due the increasing amount of theft and stealing. Audio
The Panel discuss what they are doing for Valentine's day
The panelists explain what they are doing to mark Valentine's Day. Audio
Petition to parliament on restrictions for foreign drivers
Journalist Karen Rutherford, who was hit by a foreign driver, joins the panel to talk about her support for a petition presented to parliament today on foreign driver restrictions. Audio
