Tova Gets People Talking

Tova launches 7 September. Image supplied.

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New Tova political podcast: fearless, frank and free 

Leading political journalist Tova O’Brien joined Stuff as Chief Political Correspondent in July, and now she is jumping back on the mic to host a whip-smart new podcast.

Her weekly show, Tova, will feature impactful stories and unique perspectives that get people talking and is set to be bold and independent, delivered with O’Brien’s wicked sense of humour. 

"Everything we do, everything that impacts our lives is influenced by politics…we want to talk about the things that matter to you - their meaning and relevance - and talk to the people who can make a difference," O’Brien said.

The multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster is renowned for her fearless pursuit of truth and dedication to uncovering stories that hold the powerful to account and put the concerns of real people front and centre. 

In her previous role as Newshub’s political editor, O’Brien guided the Parliamentary team through the tumultuous 2020 election, six National Party leaders and the highs and lows of the Government’s Covid-19 response.

More recently, the former Today FM’s breakfast show host, travelled to Ukraine for an exclusive interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky, resulting in a primetime documentary that helped her win Broadcast Reporter of the Year (News) at the Voyager Media Awards for the second year in a row.

Stuff Digital Managing Director Nadia Tolich said Tova will deliver agenda-setting weekly discussions and debates on all the things that matter to New Zealanders.

“As one of our country’s pre-eminent political experts, O’Brien’s courageous, tenacious conversations will be unmissable and unmatched,” said Tolich of what is tipped to be “essential listening in the lead-up to the election and beyond”.

Tova launches on Thursday 7 September with new episodes released weekly, leveraging Stuff’s audience of almost 3.4 million per month*, including New Zealand’s largest news site. 

Find the podcast on Stuff.co.nz, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast platforms.