Best Fireatwill Podcasts (2025)

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Another heretical conversation with Andrew Gold 54:14

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1h ago54:14

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

21d ago56:24

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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

28d ago58:34

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

2M ago51:53

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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

3M ago53:53

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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

3M ago46:52

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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

3M ago57:23

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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

4M 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

4M ago58:01

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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

4M ago1:07:52

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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

4M ago55:44

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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

4M ago31:45

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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

5M ago58:04

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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

5M ago32:46

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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

5M ago47:06

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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

5M 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

5M ago43:34

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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

5M ago1:01:23

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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

5M 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

5M ago57:40

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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

6M ago1:02:02

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

6M ago49:24

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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

6M ago57:34

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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

7M ago31:19

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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

7M ago57:03

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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

7M ago1:03:15

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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

7M ago53:14

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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

8M ago42:22

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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

8M ago1:00:59

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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

8M ago1:00:02

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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

8M ago53:08

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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

9M ago59:03

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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

9M ago1:11:32

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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…

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The fall of the Big Guy, with Miranda Devine 54:42

9M ago54:42

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As friend of the show Charles C.W. Cooke has said, “To the honest eye, Joe Biden was a mid-wit career politician from Delaware who had the chance to appear normal enough to unseat Trump from office. To the authors of our roiling morality play, he was Earth’s Last Honest Man. After he won the White House, this second characterization was foisted upo…

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The boys are not alright, with Miriam Cates 48:08

10M ago48:08

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In recent years, Western society has conducted a perverse experiment. We have indulged the grievances of almost every identity group, exalting victimhood status and self-flagellating over the sins of the past. There is one glaring exception in the identity politics game. Men (and particularly white men). A generation of boys have grown up being tol…

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"Multiculturalism is a rotten ideology" - Ayaan Hirsi Ali 46:57

10M ago46:57

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As Western values continue to come under assault, it is hard not to feel like there is a courage deficit in society today. We are often too afraid too question and confront dangerous ideologies, and often too complacent to defend the history and the culture upon which the Western world was built. Someone who has never been accused of lacking for co…

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What Trump's win means for the world, with Joe Hockey 50:42

10M ago50:42

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The American President remains the most powerful person in the world. The collective choice made by a relatively small group of voters in a handful of American swing states will change the lives of people everywhere from Ukraine to Taiwan, from Israel to Iran, and from the UK to Australia. The question is, how will the world change during a second …

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Make Britain Great Again, with Leo Kearse 52:35

10M ago52:35

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London’s famously gloomy weather reflects the national mood. Farmers are marching on Westminster to protest crippling changes to inheritance tax laws. They are one of countless segments of the population that the new Starmer government has alienated in its early days in power. Illegal migrants continue to cross the channel in unprecedented numbers.…

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Pfizer's crimes against humanity, with Naomi Wolf 34:14

11M ago34:14

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There has been no real, society-wide reflection on the way we responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to reflect on it, because the responses of Western governments were characterised by some of the most flagrant abuses of political power in history. We also witnessed shocking failures in the pharmaceutical industry; all in the pursuit of gigan…

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Why Trump won, with Melissa Chen 41:51

11M ago41:51

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Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. He will be the second President in history to be elected for non-consecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland. Whether you like him or not, Trump has confirmed his position as the most remarkable American political figure of the 21st century. To discuss what we’ve just seen, and what is to …

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The 10 greatest British history questions, with Dominic Sandbrook 58:12

11M ago58:12

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In a recent episode with Lord Frost, Will asked him if he was hopeful for the future of the United Kingdom. He acknowledged that it feels doom and gloom in 2024, but that the country has a history of getting itself into difficulties, and then finding the strength to overcome them. It is a great country with great traditions, and we just need to dra…

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BONUS: Landslide incoming, with Sean Spicer 16:00

11M ago16:00

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We are 10 days out from the most important US election of our lifetimes. Of course that’s what they always say, but this time it feels like it may just be true. In this special bonus episode, Will chatted to Former White House Press Secretary, and now host of The Sean Spicer Show, Sean Spicer. Sean reflected on the campaign, and gave his prediction…

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Starmer's 100-day report card, with Lord David Frost 48:53

11M ago48:53

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The start of a new government sets a tone that is often difficult to change. And the tone of Keir Starmer’s first 100 days has been dire, reinforcing a feeling of malaise across the United Kingdom. To help with his first report card, Will is joined by David Frost, a Conservative member of the House of Lords and previously the Europe adviser to Bori…

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The war on the past, with Frank Furedi 40:29

11M ago40:29

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There are many things that are depressing about the modern culture wars, but none more so than the war on the past. There is a concerted, fierce and increasingly successful effort to not just make us ashamed of our history, but to disconnect us from it entirely. How did this war start, and more importantly, how can it be won by defenders of Western…

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After the Pogrom, with Brendan O'Neill 58:04

12M ago58:04

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In some respects, October 7 and the events that have followed is the continuation of a story that is almost as old as time itself. But in many others, the conflict, and the response to it, has been a reflection of our times. Identity politics, the loss of confidence in western civilisation, the ideological capture of our institutions, the corruptio…

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Why I left the UK, with Calvin Robinson 49:51

12M ago49:51

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There is a feeling of pessimism in the UK at present, and it seems to be getting worse each day under the Starmer regime. A sense that the country has forgotten who it is. A feeling of helplessness that things are getting worse. And a rage that leaders on both sides of politics just don’t seem to care. Calvin Robinson has, sadly, said enough is eno…

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Who will save America? - Alex Castellanos 49:53

12M ago49:53

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For many voters, the upcoming US election isn’t really about the border, or the deficit, or guns, or healthcare, or abortion. As many pundits have now suggested, it’s about the vibes. It raises an unsettling question: does policy even matter anymore? Is the spin more important than the substance? There’s no one better to answer that question than t…

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Turning the tables on Will Kingston 1:11:48

1y ago1:11:48

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Comic and GB News Host Nick Dixon was on the show a few weeks ago. He returned the favour by inviting Will on his podcast, "The Current Thing," last week. This podcasting pyramid scheme turned out rather well – it was a fun conversation covering the US election, the latest Churchill controversy, and the Starmergeddon facing Britain. Follow Will Kin…