Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps Konstantin Kisin & Josh: Multiculturalism, Migration & the Media
Dec 25, 2025
In this engaging conversation, comedian and commentator Konstantin Kisin critiques Britain's ongoing crises. He highlights the nation’s economic stagnation since 2008 and how it fuels extremism. Kisin discusses the normalization of petty crime, illegal immigration costs, and the burdens of high taxes on businesses. He also examines the impact of austerity versus growth and critiques the media's failure to foster diverse perspectives. As co-host of Trigonometry, he shares insights on running a successful independent podcast and the challenges of interviewing controversial guests.
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Economic Stagnation Is Britain’s Root Problem
- Konstantin Kisin argues Britain's core problem is economic stagnation causing broader societal decline.
- He links poverty to failing infrastructure, worse jobs, and declining public services.
Mayfair Bag Snatch Illustrates Petty Crime
- Konstantin recounts seeing a balaclava-clad rider snatch a tourist's bag in Mayfair and walking away helplessly.
- He says many Londoners reported similar petty thefts, showing low-level crime feels normal.
Illegal Arrivals Match Past Legal Immigration
- Legal immigration numbers from 1996 mirror current annual illegal arrivals, exposing scale change.
- Konstantin highlights huge accommodation costs and public resentment from this shift.