
Fraser Myers
Staff writer at Spiked Online and host of the Spiked podcast, known for his commentary on political and social issues.
Top 5 podcasts with Fraser Myers
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Sep 20, 2024 • 38min
304: The two-tier treatment of Huw Edwards
Join Inaya Folarin Iman, a commentator on societal issues, and Tom Slater, a media critic, alongside Fraser Myers, a political analyst, as they discuss the complicated case of Huw Edwards and the leniency in sentencing for child sexual abuse imagery. They dive into the clash between ideology and trauma care for survivors impacted by trans activism. Brendan O’Neill, exploring his new book on crises in civilization, addresses the fallout of misinformation related to a violent incident in Southport. Batya Ungar-Sargon adds depth with her insights on media narratives.

Sep 13, 2024 • 34min
303: Cat ladies and dog eaters: the Very Online election
Tom Slater is a political commentator, Candice Holdsworth analyzes social dynamics, and Fraser Myers tackles current affairs. They dig into the recent Trump-Harris debate, examining key issues like abortion rights and immigration. The conversation highlights the strange rumors about Haitian migrants and the influence of celebrity endorsements on politics. They also address the troubling state of women's rights under the Taliban, exposing the harsh realities and public discontent surrounding this critical issue.

Aug 16, 2024 • 36min
297: Musk, Trump and the rage against free speech
In this intriguing conversation, Benjamin Schwarz, a commentator on free speech trends, joins Tom Slater, a political discourse analyst, and Fraser Myers, a cultural observer, to dissect the reactions to the Trump-Musk livestream. They discuss the liberal outcry over free speech and explore the international crackdown on 'fake news.' The trio highlights the fallacies surrounding misinformation, with a keen look at historical examples, and critiques the hypocrisy in political narratives today. Expect sharp insights into how public perception shapes politics.

Aug 2, 2024 • 32min
295: How Southport exposed a broken Britain
Rakib Ehsan, a social commentator, Tom Slater, a political journalist, and Fraser Myers, a societal writer, delve into the tragic stabbing of three young girls in Southport, igniting discussions on rising lawlessness and government trust. They tackle the chaos of the riots that followed, critiquing police handling of misinformation. The conversation shifts to Kamala Harris’s identity politics in the U.S. elections, emphasizing policy over race. They also explore media controversies and fairness in sports, highlighting complex moral dilemmas impacting public discourse.

Jul 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
437. The Woke Right Examined - Fraser Myers
Fraser Myers, deputy editor of Spiked, discusses the repercussions of cancel culture on free speech, including responses to controversial jokes and societal issues like the Rochdale Grooming Scandal and Tavistock Scandal. The conversation explores the impact of 'Woke' culture on societal norms, privileges, equality, and censorship, emphasizing the importance of free expression and navigating political identities.