Best NTD UK News Podcasts (2025)

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Tiny, Cheap Drones Are Changing the World: David Hambling 31:44

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4d ago31:44

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with tech journalist and drone specialist David Hambling to hear how small, $500 drones are destroying multimillion-dollar fighter aircraft and disadvantaging developed nations in combat. Hambling says China produces most of the world’s drones and that there is a serious risk to security if they were to be repurposed as wea…

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The NHS Is Not the Envy of the World, It Needs Reform: Dr. Michael Christopher 45:09

6d ago45:09

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with general practitioner and author Dr. Michael Christopher to talk about why the National Health Service (NHS) is in a constant state of crisis. Christopher says we need to move on from society-wide NHS worship and the misconception that it is the envy of the world. He discusses alternative health care systems and explain…

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Green Lies, Climate Disinformation, and the Censorship Complex: Ben Pile 1:03:55

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with researcher and writer Ben Pile to talk about the lack of debate on climate, the media’s stifling of views that question prevailing narratives, the vanishing green jobs, and how our weather reports have been weaponized.By British Thought Leaders

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Communal Splits Put Britain on the Edge of Violent Uprising: Tom Jones 39:36

22d ago39:36

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with writer and Conservative councilor Tom Jones, who says the weakening of British identity and mass immigration are causing communal splits in the UK. Jones says this is causing increases in sectarian voting, ethnonationalism, and disillusionment with what Britain has to offer.…

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Western Media Don't Understand the Machinations of the CCP: Allen Zeng 32:30

27d ago32:30

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Allen Zeng, journalist, commentator, and presenter of podcasts Fang Wei Time and Good Morning China. Zeng says commentators in the West struggle to understand the machinations of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He also talks more broadly about the future of China and how the CCP has hoodwinked the world with its app…

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The Equality Act Is Damaging Our Culture and Is Not Fit for Purpose: Alka Sehgal Cuthbert 27:19

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, the director of Don’t Divide Us, to talk about the Equality Act. Sehgal Cuthbert says this law is breaking down Britain’s workplace civility and creating a grievance culture, resulting in a big rise in tribunals—most of which are rejected. She says the Act is used to police our relationships in th…

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Human Rights NGOs Are Facing an Existential Crisis of Trust: Helena Ivanov 32:27

1M ago32:27

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Helena Ivanov, an associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, to talk about the deepening crisis of trust in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Ivanov says that erosion of trust threatens their ability to operate effectively and help the people they are supposed to serve. She also talks about how authoritarian re…

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Progressive Ideology Has Infiltrated All Aspects of Our Society: Ben Cobley 36:05

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Ben Cobley to talk about progressive ideology and how it has infiltrated Western society, from government and business to the arts.By British Thought Leaders

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Children Have Stopped Reading–It's Terrible for Our Future: Philip Womack 27:23

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Philip Womack to discuss his recent piece on a study that yielded concerning results regarding the cognitive abilities of young people. Womack talks about why reading is important for youngsters and the stark consequences of a post-literate generation ruled by technology.…

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China's AI Development Is a Danger to the Free World: M. Dane Waters 28:46

1M ago28:46

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with political strategist, author, and filmmaker M. Dane Waters to talk about his report on China’s development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its negative impact on the world. Waters explains the many areas affected—from warfare and finance to social media and international organizations such as the United Nations. He…

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Plastic Pollution Is Everywhere—We Need International, Innovative Solutions: Richard Thompson 49:44

2M ago49:44

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with "godfather of microplastics" professor Richard Thompson OBE to talk about the massive amounts of plastic in our oceans, how product design changes could make a significant difference to plastic pollution, and the importance of cooperation between policymakers, profit-seekers, and scientists to protect our environment.…

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Medical Research Is Grossly Distorted by Money and Confirmation Bias: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick 38:55

2M ago38:55

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dr. Malcolm Kendrick for the second half of his interview. Kendrick says the world of medical research can no longer be trusted, a view echoed by editors of some of the world’s leading medical journals. He discusses how money distorts medicine, and what steps can be taken to see through the hype.…

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Statins and Lowering Cholesterol Do Not Stop Heart Disease: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick 35:51

2M ago35:51

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, a general practitioner who has spent decades speaking out against the idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease. Kendrick says we have been misled about the effect that eating saturated fat has on heart health. He also talks about statins, the most widely prescribed and profitable dru…

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The People Smugglers Are Winning, We Need to Break Their Business Model: Tony Smith 44:54

2M ago44:54

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with former head of UK Border Force Tony Smith to talk about enforcing our borders. Smith says the people-smuggling criminal gangs are currently winning the battle and talks about how their business model could be broken. He says those who enter illegally are not subject to the same thorough checks as legal migrants, and di…

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Rapidly Declining Testosterone and Fertility Are a Threat to Our Existence: Charles Cornish-Dale 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with anthropologist, historian, and author Charles Cornish-Dale, also known as Raw Egg Nationalist to talk about his new book 'The Last Men: Liberalism and the Death of Masculinity'. Cornish-Dale says a rapid decline in testosterone is causing existential harm to male fertility and leaving men with serious health and social…

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We Spent £220 Billion on Decarbonisation and Saw Zero Financial Benefits: Kathryn Porter 54:31

2M ago54:31

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with independent energy consultant Kathryn Porter who says Britain is at severe risk of blackouts. Porter explains how the move to more and more renewables is behind this risk, as they are unstable and not as compatible with our current grid as traditional power sources. She also explains why renewable energy is the most ex…

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We Need Profound Change to Stop Britain’s Catastrophic Decline: Douglas Carswell 52:48

3M ago52:48

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with former member of Parliament Douglas Carswell to discuss his recently published set of milestones to restore Britain. Carswell talks about taking control of the machinery of state, fixing a broken legal system, securing borders, stopping mass immigration, and reducing public spending.…

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We Need to Talk About Britain’s Biggest Killer of Men Under 50: Susie Bennett 38:24

3M ago38:24

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with male suicide researcher Dr. Susie Bennett, who says we need to pay more attention to Britain’s biggest killer of men under 50. Bennett talks about the drivers behind Britain’s suicide figures, the conversations she’s had with men who have contemplated ending their lives, and the importance of building empathy for men a…

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We Need to Stop Identity Politics From Destroying Our Society: Rick Bradford (William Collins) 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with men’s rights expert Rick Bradford, who writes under the pen name William Collins. Bradford says identity politics has infiltrated many aspects of British life and is destroying the very fabric of our society. He talks about his research into the disadvantages faced by men and boys amid the "acceptable prejudice" of ins…

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Legacy Media Not Holding Governments, Institutions to Account: Lewis Brackpool 44:20

3M ago44:20

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist Lewis Brackpool to discuss the use of freedom of information requests to hold the powerful to account. Brackpool talks about his investigations into water contamination, the placing of government messaging in popular entertainment, and undocumented meetings between the government and high-profile business le…

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Developers of AI Superintelligence Know It Endangers Humanity: Roman Yampolskiy 19:41

3M ago19:41

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with AI safety expert professor Roman Yampolskiy, who says we are only a couple of years away from AI superintelligence that will endanger humanity. Yampolskiy says the companies developing AI are aware of the danger, but are driven by technological competition and profit. He says we have no way to predict or control intell…

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Our Laws Are Being Used Against Us to Undermine Our Freedoms: Michael Reiners 42:05

3M ago42:05

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with lawyer and author Michael Reiners, who says key pieces of legislation are being used against the British public in ways that lawmakers never intended. Reiners talks about the Public Order Act and how it’s being used to prosecute people for offensive social media posts, creating a chilling effect on free speech. He also…

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Britain's Nightlife Crisis Is Damaging Employment, the Economy and Our Culture: Michael Kill 19:33

4M ago19:33

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association. Kill says Britain’s night time industries face existential issues as many people can no longer afford to go out. The industry employs more than 2 million people and boasts a turnover of more than 150 billion pounds, so losing its nightlife would have serious c…

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Our Politicians Need to Tackle the Realities of Child Sexual Abuse: Emma Jane Taylor 36:28

4M ago36:28

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with child sexual abuse campaigner Emma Jane Taylor, who talks about the shocking statistic that 90 percent of child sexual abusers are known to their victims. Taylor questions why stranger danger is focused on in schools, and says the prevalence of sexual abuse in Britain will only change when the country's political leade…

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Technology and Control Are Destroying What It Means to Be Human: Alex Klaushofer 47:16

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist and author Alex Klaushofer, who writes the Substack "Ways of Seeing." Klaushofer talks about transhumanism and how robot replacement threatens to take away what it means to be human: emotion, spirituality, and creativity. Klaushofer says technology is being used to drive us toward authoritarianism, especiall…

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China's Domination of Science and Technology Is a Danger to National Security: Charles Parton 57:16

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Charles Parton OBE, a former British diplomat who spent 22 years working in China. Parton says our politicians, academics and business people need to be more aware of the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He says the CCP sees science and technology as a key battleground and has been building dominance …

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Exposing the CCP's Global Persecution Campaign Against Shen Yun: Jared Madsen 26:57

5M ago26:57

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Jared Madsen, master of ceremonies at Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun is the world’s premier Chinese classical dance show and has been subject to ongoing attacks from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Madsen explains how Shen Yun’s mission to revive traditional Chinese culture is directly at odds with the atheist n…

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We Need to Deal With Our Problems or Britain Will Become a Failed State: James Price 1:00:49

5M ago1:00:49

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with James Price, commentator and former government adviser. James shares his knowledge and experience of what some people call “the Blob” or “Deep State”—the thousands of civil servants who run the country no matter who is elected. He talks about JD Vance's recent speech and how changes in America could benefit Britain, an…

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We Don't Have the Money, Workforce, or Materials to Achieve Net Zero: Michael Kelly 54:36

5M ago54:36

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michael Kelly, professor emeritus of technology at the University of Cambridge. Kelly was a government scientist when the Climate Change Act launched in 2008, and has been researching the reduction of carbon in Britain since then. He wrote to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband to say that the Net Zero tar…

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Billionaire Media Owner Jimmy Lai Is an Opponent the CCP Has Never Seen Before: Mark Clifford 34:44

5M ago34:44

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Mark Clifford, an author and the president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. Clifford talks about Hong Kong entrepreneur Jimmy Lai's incredible rise from rags to riches, becoming a billionaire media owner and Hong Kong's most famous dissident. Clifford explains why, despite having the means to escap…

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Officers Are Fed Up of 2-Tier Policing, Progressive Management Culture: Paul Birch 58:24

6M ago58:24

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Paul Birch, who recently retired after 24 years in the police force—including 16 in counterterrorism. Rank-and-file police officers don't believe in the "woke agenda," he says, but it's forced on them from above. Birch says that officers of all backgrounds know that two-tier policing exists and that many are frustrated…

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For a More Peaceful, Compassionate Society, We Need to Change Ourselves: Barry and Margaret Mizen 28:59

6M ago28:59

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Barry and Margaret Mizen, whose son Jimmy Mizen was murdered in 2008. They talk about teaching forgiveness and positive change to young people, the problems caused by violence in our society and culture, and the role their faith has played in overcoming hardship.By British Thought Leaders

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IPP Is an International Embarrassment and Stain on Our Justice System: Richard Garside 36:48

6M ago36:48

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Richard Garside, director of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, to talk about imprisonment for public protection (IPP). The IPP sentence has seen thousands of people imprisoned for extra years after serving their sentence despite not committing any further offences. They have little chance of release, and even w…

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British Immigration System Doesn't Stop the Importation of Crime: Robert Bates 36:45

6M ago36:45

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Robert Bates, research director at the Centre for Migration Control, to talk about research recently published about the arrests of foreign nationals. The centre’s data show that foreign nationals are twice as likely as British citizens to be arrested and more than three times as likely to be arrested for sexual offenc…

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Africa's Massive Population Increase Will Change the World: Edward Paice 1:07:01

6M ago1:07:01

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Edward Paice, author and the director of the Africa Research Institute. Paice says that by 2050, 40 per cent of global births and 33 per cent of global workers will be African. These demographic shifts, coupled with the declining birth rates of the developed world, will see massive changes in the lives of everyone and …

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We Are in the Fight of Our Lives Defending Free Speech in Britain: Ben Jones 43:37

7M ago43:37

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Ben Jones, director of case management at The Free Speech Union, to discuss what he sees as a relentless war against free speech in Britain. Jones talks about the connection between authoritarianism and multiculturalism, the importance of social media when it comes to free speech, and the freedom violations that are al…

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China Can't Be Economically Successful While Business Leaders Keep Vanishing: Ian Williams 32:26

7M ago32:26

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with veteran China journalist Ian Williams for the second half of their interview about the Chinese economy. Williams talks about China’s billionaires and why they keep disappearing, what we should learn from the Evergrande collapse, and how Chinese dissidents use humor to combat the Chinese Communist Party.…

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China Needs a New Economic Model That the CCP Cannot Deliver: Ian Williams 31:38

7M ago31:38

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with veteran China journalist Ian Williams for the first half of their interview about China and its economy. Williams talks about the false financial figures the Chinese Communist Party presents to the world, Western companies moving their operations out of China, the Chinese criminal enclaves being set up in neighboring c…

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Britain Needs to Get Back to Focusing on Things That Really Matter: Alan Miller 46:35

7M ago46:35

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Together Association co-founder Alan Miller to talk about challenges to our freedom, the importance of technological and entrepreneurial progress, and making Britain better.By British Thought Leaders

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The Idea We Can't Afford to Have Children Is a Shocking Indictment of Our Society: Ashley Frawley 37:50

7M ago37:50

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist, author, and sociologist Ashley Frawley for the second half of this interview. Frawley talks about falling birth rates, how modern life and institutions attack the family, and the dangers of a society that doesn’t live for the next generation.By British Thought Leaders

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When We Give Up Treasuring Human Life, We Give Up on Progress Completely: Ashley Frawley 22:30

7M ago22:30

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist, author and sociologist Ashley Frawley in the first of this two-part interview. Ashley talks about people she knows from her home nation of Canada who have resisted pressure to choose assisted death, what the UK can learn from the Canadian situation, and why treasuring life is what makes human beings great.…

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A Hugely Significant Change Is Happening in Western Civilisation: Jacob Phillips 33:35

8M ago33:35

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author and theologian Jacob Phillips to talk about Englishness, British values, the culture wars, and why he believes obedience is the path to freedom.By British Thought Leaders

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It's a Major Failing That the Horrors of Communism Are Not Taught in Schools: James Bartholomew 37:22

8M ago37:22

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with James Bartholomew, author, journalist and director of the Museum of Communist Terror. Bartholomew says Britain’s education system is failing children by not teaching them the horrors of communism, which has taken more than 80 million lives.By British Thought Leaders

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Britain's Urbanites Need to Understand How Important the Countryside Really Is: Dominic Wightman 36:25

8M ago36:25

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dominic Wightman, editor of Country Squire, for the second half of this interview. Wightman talks about the massive differences between the lives of rural folk and urbanites, and why those who live in cities should try to understand how important the countryside is to their own existence.…

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We Need to Protect Farmers—Britain's Food Security Is at Risk: Dominic Wightman 23:40

8M ago23:40

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dominic Wightman, editor of Country Squire, to talk about the recent farmer protests, why the success of farming is crucial to everyone in Britain, and the pressures affecting the people who produce our food.By British Thought Leaders

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The Supermarket Nanny State, Bad Forecasting, and the Green Movement: James Woudhuysen 46:05

8M ago46:05

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with James Woudhuysen, visiting professor of forecasting and innovation at London South Bank University, to talk about supermarket technology enforcing nanny state propaganda, whether modern forecasting has a bad reputation, and why he sees the green movement as messianic.By British Thought Leaders

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The Hong Kong I Loved Is Lost Forever—Everyone Is Terrified of the CCP's Tyranny: Chloe Lo 30:00

8M ago30:00

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Chloe Lo, a former Bloomberg reporter in Hong Kong, to talk about the loss of freedoms and the unjust imprisonment of supporters of democracy after Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule. In speaking out against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tyranny, Lo said she has lost her family, her life savings, and the city she loved…

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Saying End of Life Bill Has World’s Strictest Safeguards is ‘Very, Very Misleading’: David Paton 36:54

8M ago36:54

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with professor David Paton to discuss the End of Life bill and why he opposes the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Paton talks about his research into the effects of legalizing killing on suicide rates and what we can learn from other countries that have normalized euthanasia.…

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Without Freedom in Our Universities, Our Progress in Human Knowledge Will Stall: Abhishek Saha 35:53

8M ago35:53

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Professor Abhishek Saha, founding member of London Universities' Council for Academic Freedom, who explains why the currently paused Higher Education Act is crucial for academic freedom and our wider society.By British Thought Leaders

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The Only Safeguard That Works Is Saying We Don't Kill People: Palliative Care Dr. Cajetan Skowronski 45:33

9M ago45:33

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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with geriatric & palliative care Doctor Cajetan Skowronski to talk about assisted suicide and euthanasia. Dr. Skowronski warns that assisted death will not remain only for the terminally ill. He says the experience of other countries shows the slippery slope toward assisted death for groups such as the elderly and disabled …