
Lara Brown
Commissioning Editor at The Spectator who contributed a researched sidebar to the episode and discusses BBC coverage and media analysis.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 29min
The Edition: left-wing Ultras, Reform intellectuals & capitalist sex robots
Angus Colwell is a journalist and Spectator contributor known for his insights into British politics, while James Heale serves as the deputy political editor and Lara Brown is the commissioning editor bringing cultural commentary. They delve into the newly emerged Islamo-socialist alliance, discussing its potential to capture seats and the resurgence of Jeremy Corbyn. The conversation touches on the ideological clashes within the coalition, the state of 'woke' culture, and even the societal implications of sex robots and AI relationships.

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Nov 14, 2025 • 37min
The Edition: BBC in crisis, the Wes Streeting plot & why 'flakes' are the worst
Join Lara Brown, Commissioning Editor at The Spectator, who delves into the BBC's culture of denial regarding bias. Arts Editor Igor Toronyi-Lalic critiques the corporation's arts coverage, while journalist Melanie McDonagh offers insights on the historical allure of Catholicism to unlikely converts. The trio also discusses the surprising Westminster coup plot and the modern phenomenon of social 'flakes'—those who back out of plans at the last minute. A blend of media analysis, cultural critique, and etiquette reflects the spirit of today.


