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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: Grant Duncan: Political Commentator on Chris Hipkins and whether the public should know the details of a politician's private life
Description: Should a politician’s private life impact their political career? Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ ex-wife Jade Paul made allegations against him on a private Facebook post on Sunday, none of which allege unlawful conduct.  They've since been deleted. Political Commentator Grant Duncan told Mike Hosking whether or not the allegations would move a vote depends on the person.  He says that some people separate someone’s private life from their suitability for a particular role, while others will draw a direct line between their conduct in their private life and their suitabilit...