On the podcast this week –The tragedy of White Island.The British election and a brief from Kiwi lawyer and journalist Christian Smith. And a comment on a different perspective by Niall Ferguson.Tough on crime, why it’s nonsense not to be.A great conversation with Dr Patrick Michaels. He is co author of a new book “Scientocracy; The Tangled Web of Public Science and Public Policy. The cover story of the October 19, 1913 Economist magazine  was “How Science Goes Wrong”. Not much has changed. Feedback with Mrs Producer. Carolyn, if you prefer.File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nzHaven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide.Listen here on iHeartRadioLeighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.