Best David Markham Podcasts (2025)

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Planning a glorious revolution, with James Price 59:09

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If there is any glimmer of hope in the UK (and it is a faint one), it is that a new government in 2029 may just be able to reverse the catastrophic economic, demographic and cultural trends that the country is enduring. In order to do so, they'll have to navigate the treacherous world of the Westminster Civil Service. No one understands that world …

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A new armband for Australian history, with Tony Abbott 55:58

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Many Australians don't appreciate how extraordinary the Australian story is. A penal colony, that became a democracy, that became arguably the greatest Western liberal democracy in the world. On the contrary, the prevailing sentiment is a black armband view of the past. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sought to change that with his…

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In praise of the 'very online right', with Connor Tomlinson 1:01:06

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The UK conservative political class have not led the public discourse. Instead, they have been dragged, sometimes kicking and screaming, to sensible policies on issues such as immigration by independent media and prominent social media figures. In other words, 'the online right'. There are few more influential voices on the online right than politi…

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Considering calculated risks, with Andrew Hastie 35:56

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Right-wing political parties are facing identity crises across the Anglosphere. Reform is pushing the Conservatives to the brink of extinction, and Trump has remade the Republicans. However, the challenge may be most acute for the Australian Liberal Party, who are trying to work out what whey should stand for after a crushing election defeat earlie…

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Trans is so last year, with Eric Kaufmann 48:39

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A surprising shift is taking place in the gender and sexual identities of young people. Since 2023 both trans and queer identification have dropped sharply within Generation Z. A medical miracle, or proof that the trans movement was a social contagion all along? To discuss this shift, along with the broader movements in the culture wars, Will is jo…

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How to save Britain, with David Starkey 1:07:16

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Most historical revolutions are sudden and violent. Since 1997, the UK has experienced a 'slow-burn revolution', which has completely changed the country economically, demographically, culturally and administratively. Historian David Starkey joins Will to explain how it happened, and to consider whether the disastrous consequences of the Blairite r…

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Multiculturalism is a delusion, with Harry Saul Markham 48:13

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The war in Gaza has revealed some ugly realities of life in modern Britain: antisemitism, the failures of multiculturalism, and sectarian violence to name but a few. Whilst the war may (hopefully) be coming to an end, the problems at home remain. Has the multicultural melting pot melted? Will is joined by author of the new book, ‘The Melted Pot: Di…

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What Americans really think of Britain, with Ben Leo 49:03

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The UK and US have long cherished a ‘special relationship’. However, the countries appear to be diverging down different paths; economically, culturally, and spiritually. There are more than a few Brits who look across the pond with envy as the US ascends, and the UK continues to be stuck in a deep malaise. How do the countries compare today, and w…

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What Charlie Kirk's death means for America, with Dave Rubin 48:27

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Charlie Kirk's assassination has sparked a global conversation. We have been forced to grapple with issues of free speech, political violence, the changing faces of the right and the left, faith, and the future of western civilisation itself. Will discussed all of these pressing topics with the host of The Rubin Report, Dave Rubin. Following his so…

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Another heretical conversation with Andrew Gold 54:14

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Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs. It has never been more important to encourage heretical conversations, and embrace heretical thinkers. There are few more important heretical thinkers in UK independent media than the host of the Heretics podcast, Andrew Gold. Will and Andrew discuss th…

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Introducing "Origin Stories" 5:13

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Have you ever wondered how your favorite movie or book—or podcast, TV series, documentary, or article—got made? Origin Stories has you covered. Each week, veteran journalist Matthew Shaer talks to a different writer or director about the creation of a work close to their own hearts. Nothing is off the table: not the frustrations and the joys, not t…

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The truth about the war in Gaza, with John Spencer 56:24

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As October 7 has faded in the public consciousness, a pervasive narrative has taken hold that Israel are the real antagonists of the war in Gaza. Western media is overwhelmingly anti-Israel (and in some instances, flat out antisemitic). There are few people with the experience and honesty to cut through the fog of war and explain the conflict as it…

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The end of woke, with Andrew Doyle 58:34

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On the one hand, the worst excesses of the woke era appear to be behind us. On the other, the institutions have been so ideologically corrupted, over such a long period, that perhaps the battle is only just beginning. Have we reached the end of woke? To answer that question, Will is joined by author, satirist and journalist, Andrew Doyle. Andrew's …

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Napoleon #62 – 20 Years of Napoleon and Friendship 1:16:05

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Cameron reconnects with historian and longtime friend J. David Markham on the eve of his 80th birthday. They reflect on two decades of working together on the Napoleon podcast, swap family updates, and dive into Markham’s latest projects—including his forthcoming book Simply Caesar and several Napoleonic works in …

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Napoleon #62 – 20 Years of Napoleon and Friendship 1:16:05

4M ago1:16:05

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Cameron reconnects with historian and longtime friend J. David Markham on the eve of his 80th birthday. They reflect on two decades of working together on the Napoleon podcast, swap family updates, and dive into Markham’s latest projects—including his forthcoming book Simply Caesar and several Napoleonic works in …

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The Forgotten Man and Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol (Vietnam in the TV movie) 1:55:43

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Welcome back! We apologize for such a long delay. This episode was recorded LAST YEAR, and there were a number of sound issues, many of which I simply could not resolve. But here we are, talking The Forgotten Man (1971) and Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol (1972), which both deal with Vietnam in different, but sometimes eerily similar ways. We do hope …

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Smashing gangs and stopping boats, with Patrick Christys 51:53

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Many UK politicians think illegal immigration is an unsolvable problem. It’s easier to put illegal migrants in fancy hotels and hope for the best. GB News host Patrick Christys has put them to shame. In recent weeks, Patrick has infiltrated the people smuggling networks in France. His insights into the migrant crisis are astonishing. Will and Patri…

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Who is the real Nigel Farage? - Alex Phillips 53:53

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The UK is arguably at its lowest ebb. It is beset by a series of existential economic, cultural and social problems. The major parties appear ill-equipped to address these problems. After all, they created them. Nigel Farage's Reform party is leading in the polls. Is he the right man for this monumental job, or is he just another member of the 'uni…

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The case for fossil fuels, with Alex Epstein 46:52

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The UK government is "going for growth" whilst pursuing an aggressive net zero energy policy. Are the two goals compatible? Spoiler alert: No. In this conversation with Will, philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein dismantles the accepted climate science narrative, and advocates for a world with more fossil fuels, not less. Alex's most recent bo…

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All aboard the far-right bandwagon, with Tom Slater 57:23

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Keir Starmer's latest U-turn may be his most consequential. Last Saturday, he announced a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. Will it be a vehicle for justice, and a long overdue reckoning for multiculturalism and mass-migration? Or will it be just another pointless political excuse-fest? To help Will understand the latest development…

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Raging against the nanny state, with Chris Snowdon 39:52

7M ago39:52

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The nanny state is on the march across the West, propped up by weak leaders taking their cues from a small group of tedious, moralising activists. It's time they were exposed. Enter the '25 Nanny State Index, compiled by the Institute of Economic Affairs' Chris Snowdon. Will and Chris discuss why 'nanny-stateism' is on the rise, how the UK compares…

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The decline and fall of Australia(?), with Joe Hildebrand 58:01

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Greg Sheridan wrote recently that Australia is a nation in decline. Across every indicator you can imagine – economy, living standards, social cohesion, crime, health, military capability, the creativity and virtuosity of the arts – we’re in serious decline. He's one of many Australian media and political figures worried about the future of the onc…

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The rise of the 'woke right', with James Lindsay 1:07:52

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When classical liberals and conservatives took the fight to the ‘woke left’, many made the mistake of thinking that victory would automatically mark a return to classical liberal and conservative principles. Whilst the battle is not over, it is now clear that it won’t be that simple. In fact, perhaps the greatest achievement of the ‘woke left’ has …

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The (not so) lucky country, with Adam Creighton 55:44

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Australia has often been called the ‘lucky country’. Today, it faces a series of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges, seemingly without a political class that is equipped to address them. Has Australia’s luck run out? Will ponders this question with the Chief Economist at the Institute of Public Affairs, and columnist for The Australian…

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BONUS: Will's take on the Australian election, with Nick Dixon 31:45

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Will was invited back on Nick Dixon's podcast, 'The Current Thing', to discuss the recent Australian election. You can watch the interview on Nick's YouTube channel here. Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here. Read The Spectator Australia here.By Will Kingston

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Pondering the big questions, with Sebastian Junger 58:04

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One of the tragedies of modernity is how it has stripped away the time (or if we’re being honest, the inclination) to think about the big questions. Most of us no longer spend much time reflecting on the big questions. Which is why it was such a privilege for Will to speak to someone who does. Sebastian Junger is a #1 New York Times best-selling au…

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BONUS: A loveless landslide, with Stephen Conroy and Michael Kroger 32:46

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The incumbent Labor government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has won a second term in office. Whilst the result was expected, the magnitude of the victory was not. Why did it go so wrong for the Coalition, and how did Labor pull it out of the bag, after trailing in the polls only two months ago? Will raised these questions with Michael K…

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BONUS: An uninspiring choice, with Andrew Bolt 47:06

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Earlier this week, Will interviewed journalist Andrew Bolt for the UK edition of The Spectator on the upcoming Australian election. The conversation went beyond politics to a fascinating reflection on modern Australia. Listen here, or you can watch the interview on Spectator TV here. Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here. Read …

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Trump's 100 day report card, with Matt Welch 56:46

8M ago56:46

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Despite the media's love of a 100 day report card, it's usually far too early to judge the effectiveness of a new leader. That's not the case in Trump world. He has moved at a dizzying pace, with mixed results. To assess the start of the second Trump presidency, Will is joined by the editor at large of Reason magazine, and co-host of The Fifth Colu…

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BONUS: Comfortable and relaxed, with John Howard 43:34

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Before he became Australia’s second-longest serving Prime Minister, then Opposition Leader John Howard famously stated that his ambition was for a country in which people should feel comfortable and relaxed about the past, present and future. Many would argue he achieved that ambition, but Australia feels like a less comfortable and relaxed place i…

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Trans women are not women (except in Australia), with Sall Grover 1:01:23

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It says something about the surreal times in which we live that the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom found it necessary to confirm something that everyone with an ounce of sense already knew. Men cannot be women. Unfortunately, in Australia gender ideology is still enshrined law. Sall Grover is Australia’s leading advocate for sex-based rights, …

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BONUS: Will on Nick Dixon's 'The Current Thing' podcast 1:25:42

8M ago1:25:42

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Earlier this week, Will joined comedian and GB News host Nick Dixon on his podcast, ‘The Current Thing.’ They chatted about the news of the week in the UK, including a poll from The Sun revealing the depths of despair in the country, Ben Habib’s new party, the Birmingham bin crisis, anti-white racism in the West Yorkshire police, Douglas Murray’s d…

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Please explain, with Pauline Hanson 57:40

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If there’s one theme that cuts across Western politics in 2025, it is the rise of right-wing populist parties and politicians, tapping into a well of resentment towards establishment politics. Trump, Farage, Le Pen, and Wilders, to name a few. Some would argue they were all late to the game, trailing an unlikely figure; a female fish and chip show …

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Free minds and free markets, with Nick Gillespie 1:02:02

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Freedom is under assault across the West. The US is reverting to 18th century economic protectionism, the UK are jailing people for tweets, and Australia gave up on the pretense of rugged individualism a long time ago. How do we fight for freedom in a world that is becoming less free? To help Will with that question, he is joined by Nick Gillespie.…

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Episode 1 Niall O'Murchu - The Cold Brings You To Life 1:15:15

9M ago1:15:15

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First Podcast with Niall O'Murchu Niall is an actual wellness guru who pioneered cold therapy in Ireland. He runs the Blissful Breath Academy, training up breathwork teachers, and he’s written two powerful books, The Blissful Breath and The Power of Cold—that last one even got a shoutout on Oprah’s site. He’s got his own podcast, The Breathe With N…

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The coming British Civil War, with David Betz 49:24

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The UK is in a dark place, but surely it couldn't reach the point of civil war? Don't be so sure. To discuss the possibility of a looming conflict, Will is joined by David Betz. David is Professor of War in the Modern World at King’s College London and a Senior Fellow of the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will o…

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The shameless cross-promotion episode, with Alex Armstrong 57:34

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If you turn on the news in the UK, the chances are the stories will be negative. Mass migration, two-tier justice, woeful economic forecasts, net zero lunacy, and a complete inability of politicians to fix these problems. Are things really as bad as they appear? To help Will understand the real state of the United Kingdom in 2025, he is joined by t…

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The Eurasian Century, with Hal Brands 44:44

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We often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we’re living in a long, violent Eurasian century. Eurasia is a strategic prize without equal—which is why the world has been roiled, reshaped and nearly destroyed by clashes over the supercontinent. To discuss the fight for Eurasia in 2025 and beyond, and how to compete with…

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The fight for Western civilisation, with Tony Abbott 31:19

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Will recently attended the ARC conference in London, which was basically Coachella for conservatives. During the conference, he sat down with Australia’s 28th Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, to discuss the small matter of the future of Western civilization. The interview was released on Spectator TV, the Spectator’s YouTube channel. You can watch the …

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Ukraine: Three years on, with Francis Dearnley 57:03

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The conversation that surrounds the conflict in Ukraine has become, for the most part, a political Rorschach Test. That’s a problem, because there are shades upon shades of grey in this conflict. Whilst principles and moral culpability still matter, “Good Guy v Bad Guy” morality tales don’t necessarily get us closer to the truth. As we move into th…

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How tribalism ruined politics, with Andrew Heaton 1:03:18

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Politics shouldn’t be a team sport, but it has become one. Far too many of us blindly support politicians or parties as opposed to critically assessing ideas and policies. Where has this tribalism come from, how has it got so bad, and what do we do about it? To help Will answer those questions, he is joined by comedian, political satirist and autho…

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The definitive guide to the German election, with Ralph Schoellhammer 1:03:15

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The Economist recently described Germany as "the hole at the heart of Europe". That’s a reasonable description, particularly given it accounts for a quarter of the EU’s output, but it has been in recession for the past two years. Another way to look at it is that Germany is a representation of Europe, and all of its challenges. Mass migration has r…

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The myth of free speech in Britain, with Winston Marshall 53:14

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Whilst illiberal progressivism (or woke for short) appears to be in retreat, what will take its place is an open question. The right in the UK has splintered, Europe is still being suffocated by the weight of the leftist social democratic model, free speech is under assault in Australia (as it is pretty much everywhere), and whilst the Republicans …

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The Reform revolution, with Rupert Lowe 42:22

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There’s an interesting historical pattern in British politics, and you can see it in various shapes and forms since the days of William the Conqueror. About once every century, there is a realignment that completely changes the nature of politics in the country. The last great realignment was the 1922 election, with the Liberal Party falling to thi…

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We cannot tax and spend our way to growth, with Jon Moynihan 1:00:59

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The UK economy is structurally buggered (to use a technical term). Decades of economic mismanagement has caused growth to grind to a halt. To discuss if, and how, it can be turned around, Will chats to Jon Moynihan. Jon has had an esteemed career in business and venture capital, including as CEO and Executive Chairman of PA Consulting Group, effort…

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Why police ignored the grooming gangs, with Maggie Oliver 1:00:02

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In the last month, the grooming gangs scandal has gone from being the UK’s worst-kept secret to its greatest source of national shame. From at least the 1990s, and likely long before then, criminal networks comprised almost entirely of Pakistani Muslim men prostituted, raped and tortured thousands of young girls in towns and cities across the UK. A…

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Why we get boozed, with Edward Slingerland 53:08

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After a merry festive season, this is the time of the year when some of us decide to cut back on the booze. Dry January is a peculiar concept. Anyone who does it will tell you they feel great at the end of the month, but most of them can’t wait to get back to the pub. In many ways, drinking doesn’t make sense. It often takes more than it gives. And…

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Australia is uniquely susceptible to the woke mind virus, with Andrew Gold on Heretics 59:03

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Regular listeners may remember that last year Will interviewed the wonderful documentarian, podcaster and YouTuber Andrew Gold. Andrew recently returned the favour and invited Will onto his wildly successful YouTube show, Heretics. Will and Andrew discussed how the woke mind virus has infiltrated Australia, the parallels between the grooming gangs …

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How the music industry went woke, with Hayley Mary 1:11:32

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Music used to be about "sticking it to the man." It's now the most conformist industry there is. Hayley Mary has seen the transformation firsthand. Hayley was the lead singer of Australian indie rock band The Jezabels, before launching a successful solo career. She has recently experienced the wrath of the music establishment, after a controversial…