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Tom Slater

Editor of spiked, a magazine focusing on politics and culture. Regular host of The spiked podcast.

Top 5 podcasts with Tom Slater

Ranked by the Snipd community
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 4min

397. The Rise of the Islamo-Left - Tom Slater

Social commentator and Spiked editor, Tom Slater, delves into the alliance of the Left with militant Islamism, critiquing Hamas support. Topics include the evolution of anti-Semitism, complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Brexit impacts, and linguistic shifts in society.