
Tom Slater
Deputy editor of Spiked, known for his commentary on freedom of speech and political issues. He offers insights on the state of free speech and the impact of the coronavirus response on civil liberties.
Top 5 podcasts with Tom Slater
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 9min
573. Green Party Leader's "Breast Hypnosis" Origins - Tom Slater
Join Tom Slater, editor at Spiked and political commentator, as he critiques the Green Party's shift towards identity politics. He explores the troubling dynamics of a party obsessed with Palestine and the implications for Jewish members. Slater discusses the roots of environmentalism, linking it to authoritarian tendencies. The conversation highlights the smugness of centrist media, addressing how multiculturalism is failing ordinary Brits. Get ready for a provocative discussion on free speech, cultural divides, and the Islamo-Green alliance.

Sep 20, 2024 • 40min
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 • 37min
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 • 46min
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 • 42min
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.