
James Orr
Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion (Cambridge/Oxford) and commentator on faith, free speech, and Western civilization; featured guest discussing Charlie Kirk, free speech, and UK reactions.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 18min
English Identity and the Future of Nationalism | Guest: James Orr | 8/18/25
James Orr, an Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge and chair of the Edmund Burke Foundation, dives deep into English identity and nationalism. He challenges the notion that Englishness is just a set of ideas rather than a real ethnicity. The discussion navigates the complexities of immigration's impact on national unity, critiques modern ideological challenges, and highlights the urgent need for dialogue on cultural identity. Orr also reflects on historical lessons while emphasizing the importance of faith and community in shaping a cohesive national narrative.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 26min
Charlie's Global Fight for Free Speech with Dr. James Orr
Dr. James Orr, an associate professor at Cambridge, shares his insights on the global mourning for Charlie Kirk, highlighting reactions in Britain and the significance of free speech. He discusses the atmosphere of UK vigils and the student response at Cambridge Union following Charlie's assassination. Tom Homan also weighs in on recent attacks against ICE, critiquing the violent rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement and emphasizing the personal toll this takes on law enforcement families. Their frank discussion probes into the moral implications of political violence and free speech.