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Eric Kaufmann is Professor of Politics at The University of Buckingham and Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science. He directs Buckingham’s new MA in the Politics of Cultural Conflict and PhD in Cultural Politics as well as its open online course on Woke: the Origins, Dynamics and Implications of an Elite Ideology. He is the author of Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution, Whiteshift: Immigration, Populism and the Future of White Majorities, Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth, The Rise and Fall of Anglo-America, The Orange Order and one other book. He is co-editor, among others, of Political Demographyand editor of Rethinking Ethnicity: Majority Groups and Dominant Minorities. In addition to 45 peer-reviewed articles, he has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, National Review, New Statesman, Financial Times, UnHerd and other outlets.Dr Paul Morland is an author and broadcaster who writes and speaks about population and the big demographic trends across the world, both contemporary and historic. Described as the ‘UK’s leading demographer’ and ‘one of the world’s pre-eminent demographers’ (Mercator), Paul has written four books: No One Left, Tomorrow’s People, The Human Tide and Demographic Engineering and his work has been translated into nine languages. He has written for and been interviewed in many of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines including the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Toronto Globe and Mail, Der Spiegel and the Jerusalem Post. He has broadcast on many outlets including BBC Radio 4.In this episode, Eric, Paul and I think out loud about the significant demographic changes occurring in the UK, particularly the decline of the white British population, which is due to become a minority in the country by the 2060s. We explore:the implications of these shifts on society, politics, and culture.theories of ethnic conflict and what the future might hold for the United Kingdomthe roles of assimilation and intermarriage the impact of DEI policies and woke culture on social trustthe future of political ethnicity and nationalism the potential for remigration, the cultural shifts necessary for societal cohesion, and much much more.Dr Paul Morland:Follow Paul on XBuy Paul's books Visit Paul's websiteWatch my other conversations with Paul here: 'Forget Politics, Make Babies' and 'Why Rediscovering Our Cultural Heritage Can Save The West' Professor Eric Kaufmann:Follow Eric on XBuy Eric's booksSubscribe to Eric's SubstackVisit his websiteWatch my other conversation with Eric here: 'Resisting Woke Taboos Will Restore Cultural Flourishing'You can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTube

Stephen Balogh is the Chairperson for the Social Democratic Party. Stephen is also active in non-profit and public policy organisations that promote the flourishing of society through the thoughtful application of socially responsible, small-c conservative politics. Following a 30-year business career, he now devotes his time to initiatives aimed at community building from local neighbourhood to international levels, whether by means of social, political or commercial exchange. Stephen has also acted as New Culture Forum’s National Organiser, helping to establish a network of “NCF Locals” groups around Great Britain and he has acted as contributing author to two NCF publications.In this episode, Stephen and I think out loud about whether democracy is working, why people across Europe are so dissatisfied in politics and beyond, why traditional cleavages between people in politics have broken down and party loyalties are changing, how the body politic has been eroded by the elite and sections of the left and the right, and what people of Britain need to rediscover if we are to flourish, and much much more. Follow Stephen on X here.You can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show Classmates. 

Driss Ghali is a political author and speaker. Driss was born in Morocco and educated in Europe. He graduated from prestigious French universities and spent a lot of time in a corporate career focused on high-tech companies. Driss is an intellectual and observer of human nature as it is: ugly and splendid at the same time. Since 2017, he has written books about violence and identity. Driss frequently appears in French media to talk about immigration, diversity, the Middle East and French politics. One of his books has been translated into English titled, A Counter-History of French Colonization.In this episode Driss and I think out loud about:the reasons behind rising violence and civil unrest in Francewhy an increasing number of French Muslims are supportive of Islamist positions and Sharia Law over the laws of the Republichow mass immigration has precipitated an identity crisis amongst immigrants and host populationsthe perennial question of assimilation and integrationwhether civil war is possible in the event of a government led by National Rally (Jordan Bardella or Marine Le Pen); and the need for a bold leader and a new vision for France's futureListen to my first conversation with Driss here.Follow Driss on X: https://x.com/drissghalibooksYou can find Driss’s work here:Driss’s websiteDriss’s booksYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show Classmates. 

Neema Parvini is the author of nine books including Applied Elite Theory, The Prophets of Doom, The Populist Delusion, The Defenders of Liberty, Shakespeare's Moral Compass. He has also written dozens of chapters and articles in scholarly publications and the media. Neema is the Director of Academic Agency, which he set up to focus on core academic skills and knowledge areas which can help students and learners of all ages to achieve both academic excellence and improve communication and research skills in the workplace. He runs the YouTube channel Academic Agent and the Substack The Forbidden Texts.In this episode, Neema and I think out loud about how the Iron Law of Oligarchy explains how populist movements are co-opted and this can be seen in America, what ‘the regime’ is and why Tony Blair represents the human embodiment of it, what the 'Boomer Truth Regime' is and how it has dominated since the Second World War, why politics is like pro-wrestling, how multiculturalism often masks the interests of multinational corporations and mercantile government policy as well as advancing ethnic preferences and interests, why Neema thinks Reform UK is a containment strategy for the regime rather than a solution and why a Great Man of History and a cleansing fire is needed to see off the current crop of elites, why Neema does not subscribe to Professor David Betz’ predictions of civil war in Britain, why Neema grew disillusioned with the online right, how the modern information landscape disincentivises searching for truth, and much more.You can find Neema's work here:Neema’s YouTube channelNeema’s booksX/TwitterYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show Classmates. 

Alexander Chula is a medical doctor and writer working in London. His first book, Goodbye. Dr Banda was published 2023.In this episode, Alexander and I think out loud about what an African dictator can teach the West about itself, how multiculturalism impacts conceptions of personal and national identity, the perceived cultural openness of modern society compared to the past and why engagement by middle-class Westerners on with foreign cultures on their travels are superficial in their nature, why this is a quick contrasts this with the more profound respect and curiosity exhibited by earlier generations, including those we thought were regressive or non-progressive, why British Victorian missionaries were more influential and had a greater, more positive impact than modern NGO- and aid-workers in Africa, and much, much more. Follow Alexander on X: https://x.com/alexanderchulaBuy Alex's book here: https://amzn.to/3XlUmLLYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show class mates.

Martin Sellner is an Austrian activist, author and political organiser and his "goal is to save the identity and soul of [his] nation & Europe". He is author of several books in the German language, one of which, "Regime Change From The Right", is now published in English, while another, "Remigration", will be published in English early 2026.In this episode, Martin thinks out loud about the challenges of nation-building in a diverse society, why remigration is necessary to save European nations from demographic collapse and cultural dissolution, how demography devours democracy, why a shift in public sentiment now favours forms of remigration, why the AfD in Germany can’t be stopped, what Martin means by a cultural reconquista and why he thinks its the only viable way to salvage something recognisably European in the face of changing demographics, what the dangers of extremism in a right-wing movement are, and much, much more. Follow Martin on XBuy Martin's booksListen to the other episodes in a mini-series for alternative views on 'what is to be done' about the issues facing Britain and Europe today. #099 - Paul Embery - Why Diversity Is Britain's Greatest Challenge & How The Labour Party Is Punishing Britain#100 - Philip Cunliffe - Britain's Future Now Globalisation Is Dead: Demographics, Identity And The National Interest#101 - Nina Power - Beyond Deportations: The Restoration Of Britain's Soul#102 - David Betz - Tribes At War: The Sectarian Battle For Britain's Future & Its Grim RealityYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show class mates.

David Betz is Professor of War in the Department of War Studies at King's College London where he heads the MA War Studies programme. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Prof. Betz's most recent book, The Guarded Age: Fortification in the 21st Century, is published by Polity.In this episode, David and I think out loud about the role of political institutions in civil conflict, the impact of demographics on politics & how the election of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York City and continued election of Sadiq Khan for the Mayor of London are instructive about the future of Anglophone countries, whether the white British are displaying an anger and spiritedness following suppression and dismissal of their national identity, what Britain looks and feels like if it descends into inter-tribal civil conflict, how the elites have betrayed the British people, why Britain’s youth are discontented, the rival visions and consequences for Britain’s future, and what David has changed his mind on and much, much more.Follow David on XBuy David's book hereYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show class mates.

Nina Power is a philosopher, writer, and author of books including What Do Men Want?: Masculinity and Its Discontents. Nina runs philosophy courses with Verdurin and is also the author of the Substack Nina Power and the host of the podcast The Lack.In this episode, Nina and I think out loud about whether the end of liberalism is real, whether post-liberalism is a dead end, why lots of English people keep invoking Tolkien and the scouring of the Shire, whether there's an England left to be saved, what a restoration of Britain would like beyond deportations, the re-Christianising of Britain, the influence of the elites on how the masses think, why Britain needs to be clear and confident about its heritage in the face of challenges from foreign cultures and religions, how far the Overton Window on acceptable political discourse will shift, why societal collapse would see the death of ideology and the rise of violent factionalism, why therapy will only take you so far and much, much more.Follow Nina on XSubscribe to Nina on SubstackBuy Nina's book hereYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show class mates.

Philip Cunliffe is Associate Professor of International Relations at the UCL, where he researches and teaches on the topics of international order, multinational military intervention, and conflict management. He has 20 years of academic experience, having previously worked as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Kent and a Temporary Lecturer at the UK’s Joint Services Command and Staff College. He obtained his PhD in War Studies from King’s College London. He has also worked as a contributor to the Economist Intelligence Unit.He is a prolific author and editor, having published eight books and numerous academic articles and chapters on many aspects of international politics and security. His recent books include Taking Control: Sovereignty And Democracy After Brexit (2022), authored with George Hoare, Lee Jones, and Peter Ramsay. Philip is the author of The National Interest (2025).In this episode, Philip and I think out loud about the importance of politicians and citizenry alike thinking in terms of the national interest, how our political class came to be globally-minded and neglectful of it, why the rolling up of the American Empire will force other nations to think in the national interest, whether liberalism and its assumptions undermine and subvert it, whether the conception of the British national interest will undergo change due to the massive demographic change of recent decades that's accelerating and which will see Britain become less than 50% white British by 2050, why Philip thinks Britain has the political institutions to forge a new nation that sees people of immigrant heritage give up their diasporic connections and pledge fealty to this nation alone and natives give up their internationalist ideals, why John challenges the likelihood of success, and how Philip came to begrudgingly see that academic freedom could only be protected by the state and not self-policed and much, much more.Follow and subscribe to Philip on SubstackFollow Philip on X/TwitterBuy Philip's latest book here: The National Interest: Politics After GlobalisationDiscover Philip's other books on AmazonYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackEnjoy the show class mates.

Paul Embery is a firefighter, trade union activist, writer and broadcaster. Paul has been a member of the Labour party since 1994 and active in the wider labour movement for most of his adult life. He has served on the executive council of the Fire Brigades Union and as the national organiser of Trade Unionists Against the EU.Paul has written extensively about working-class politics and culture, including for UnHerd, The Huffington Post, The Spectator, Spiked and Compact. His first book is Despised: why the modern Left loathes the working class, which was published in 2020.In this episode, Paul and I think out loud about the current state of the Labour Party, the sentiments of the working class toward the party and about the nation, the impact of immigration and the economic issues experienced by Britain, the increasing influence of the Blue Labour movement in the Labour party after being shunned for some years, why the Labour party needs to reconnect with its traditional base and address the concerns of the working class, particularly regarding cultural identity and national sentiment, how Britain is being served up hard multiculturalism and why it has emerged as a political ideology, and, indeed why Britain needs to put a stop to it.Enjoy the show, Classmates, and don't forget to subscribe.Follow and subscribe to Paul on Substack: https://www.paulembery.com/Follow Paul on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PaulEmberyBuy Paul's book: Despised: Why The Modern Left Loathes The Working ClassYou can follow and subscribe to Thinking Class on:X/TwitterYouTubeSubstackYou can listen to my previous conversation with Paul here.