Join Aaron Ironside as he tackles the issues of the day and brings you, the viewer, to a deeper understanding of both sides of significant social debates. Active Intelligence is a place where you can find balance not bias. No one will tell you what to think or dismiss you if you have concerns about social trends. This show has been created to engage people from all points of view to make up their own mind.

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Ep18 – Life after the Dawn Raids

Ep18 – Life after the Dawn Raids

Aug 12, 2021

The Prime Minister recently made an official apology to the Pacific Community for the events of the Dawn Raids in the 1970’s. A generation later Pasifika people are still facing many challenges as they hold onto their culture after growing up in New Zealand. Aaron spoke with community leader Ps Stephen Mataia about life after the Dawn Raids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4RK0yrFwEc Ep18 Life after the Dawn Raids

Ep17 – What is Hate Speech?

Ep17 – What is Hate Speech?

Aug 3, 2021

The Labour government has called for submissions on the newly proposed Hate Speech Legislation. Politicians seem unable to identify what speech will be criminal under…

Ep16 – Are you guilty of Cultural Appropriation?

Ep16 – Are you guilty of Cultural Appropriation?

Jul 29, 2021

The Christchurch company that makes the popular Shakti Mats were criticized by the Hindu community for using Hindu terms in their advertising. Air New Zealand…

Ep15 – Is Bitcoin the end of Money?

Ep15 – Is Bitcoin the end of Money?

Jul 22, 2021

The digital currency known as Bitcoin seems like a recent development but has actually existed for over ten years. In that time it has made…

Ep14 – Has Cannabis gone wild in Colorado?

Ep14 – Has Cannabis gone wild in Colorado?

Jul 13, 2021

Cannabis in Colorado has been legal for medical use since 2000 and for recreational use since late 2012. The public was told that this would…

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