He speaks to both Winston Peters and David Seymour - and finds out why they won't work together.

Plus, the pair send a message to each other through the podcast. 

The seasoned political analyst then casts his eye over this week's political polls which have been bad news for Labour. 

Plus he discusses Act's threat to enter a confidence-only deal with National. 

And, of course, he talks the political implications of the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update (Prefu). 

Behind the List with Barry Soper is a weekly interview-based podcast that will get you behind the newsmakers of Election 2023.

Soper will use his years covering politics to give you the cutting-edge analysis only a commentator with his expertise can.

This podcast is your guide to cut through the headlines, giving you fresh insight into the week that was on the campaign.

Behind the List with Barry Soper, every Thursday afternoon on iHeartRadio, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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He speaks to both Labour and National's Campaign Chairs, Megan Woods and Chris Bishop. 

Soper challenges Woods over Labour's misinformation this week and questions Bishop on National's claim this is the most negative campaign in modern history. 

The seasoned political journalist casts major doubt over Labour's free dental care policy and gives his take on the reaction to National's tax policy. 

Behind the List with Barry Soper is a weekly interview-based podcast that will get you behind the newsmakers of Election 2023.

Soper will use his years covering politics to give you the cutting-edge analysis only a commentator with his expertise can.

This podcast is your guide to cut through the headlines, giving you fresh insight into the week that was on the campaign.

Behind the List with Barry Soper, every Thursday afternoon powered by Newstalk ZB. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newstalk ZB’s Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper has been involved in political coverage since the 1970s, featuring as Newstalk ZB’s political editor for many years after joining the station and press gallery in 1980.

Soper will use his years covering politics to give you the cutting-edge analysis only a commentator with his expertise can.

Behind the List is your guide to cut through the headlines, giving you fresh insight into the week that was on the campaign.

You’ll get the winners and losers of the week, in-depth interviews with the political newsmakers and an overview of the campaign including Barry’s expert insight.

Starting Thursday 7 September, Behind the List delves beyond the headlines of Election 2023.

Follow Behind the List with Barry Soper on Newstalk ZB and on iHeartRadio.

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