Downstream: On Gaza, Grammar Schools and British War Crimes w/ Peter Hitchens

Mar 18, 2024

In this podcast, Peter Hitchens discusses grammar schools, Gaza, and British war crimes. He reflects on Britain's WWII national mythology, critiques post-2010 Conservative Party policies, and delves into education reforms. The conversation also touches on the controversy of deliberate bombing of civilians in war, navigating political negotiations in the Middle East, and historical parallels between Putin and Hitler.

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Reflections on Foreign Policy and Political Influence

Critique of Post-2010 Conservative Party Policies

Exploring the Discrepancy Between Book Ownership and Reading Habits

Reforming Education in the UK

10:58 • 16min

Controversy of Deliberate Bombing of Civilians in War

27:15 • 23min

Navigating Political Negotiations and Conflict in the Middle East

50:17 • 20min

Putin, Hitler, and Historical Parallels

01:10:29 • 16min

Analysis of Ukraine post-invasion, economic challenges, and Zelensky's presidency

01:26:03 • 4min

Reflections on Britain's Illusion of Great Power

01:29:49 • 4min