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Mark Richardson's Heated Argument with Jacinda Ardern

February 19, 202400:49
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and I was on the project and JC m going
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have I'm in and ring about do I ask the
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question about becoming the leader of
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opposition you're going to get a lot
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busier you've mentioned the media before
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that you want to have a family very
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apologetically asked this question about
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so what does this mean for your plans to
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have a family now she answered it media
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grabs it and so the question was was it
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a fair question I yeah it's a fair
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question I just think that your staff
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your biggest asset and if you know this
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information you can plan for the future
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and it's a win-win it is totally
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unacceptable in7 to say that woman
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should have to answer that question I
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fought my case cameras stopped rolling
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she got up and said great debate see you
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next week what the media never reported
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was there was actually a lot of support
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for me as well but that wasn't part of
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the narrative you've got a young female
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leader and a pale male St
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yeah

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the complexities of leadership and gender dynamics in politics. A young female leader faces a barrage of questions about her personal life, particularly regarding her plans for a family, which sparks a heated debate about the fairness of such inquiries. The discussion reveals the underlying biases in media narratives and highlights the importance of support systems for women in leadership roles. As the episode unfolds, listeners are treated to a candid exploration of the challenges and triumphs that come with breaking the glass ceiling, leaving them with a renewed sense of awareness and empowerment.

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    Most intense
  • 90
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  • 85
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  • 85
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Episode Highlights

  • The Fair Question
    A leader reflects on a controversial question about family plans and career aspirations.
    “I just think that your staff is your biggest asset.”
    @ 00m 20s
    February 19, 2024
  • Support Behind the Scenes
    Despite media narratives, a young female leader reveals unseen support during her debate.
    “What the media never reported was there was actually a lot of support for me.”
    @ 00m 38s
    February 19, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Leadership Aspirations00:03
  • Family Plans00:09
  • Media Narrative00:38