John Anderson: Conversations

Journalist and author Douglas Murray discusses the erosion of Western Civilization caused by factors such as illegal immigration, secularization, and radical Islam. He emphasizes the importance of preserving Western values and rejecting elitist identity politics. The conversation also covers topics like cancel culture, entrenching group privilege in Australia, the complex legacy of the British Empire, the distortion of Western history, and the need for a reformation in Islam and immigration policy.

John sits down with journalist and author Peter Hitchens to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This conversation was filmed on the 26th of October.While Hitchens labels himself as 'pro-Israel' he argues against their current course of action as both politically and militarily disasterous. Moreover, Hitchens is a self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' which he discusses in the context of anti-Semitic speech and the ongoing political challenges facing Britain.

John is joined by military historian Victor Davis Hanson to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East. This conversation was recorded on Wednesday the 18th of October. Hanson argues that Israel is in a unique position to retaliate unencumbered by American opposition, due to the bi-partisan support it currently has in the US. However, he contends that conflicts like this, and others such as the war in Ukraine, would probably not have transpired had President Trump still been at the helm.

In this interview, John sits down with author, minister and director of Speak Life, Glen Scrivener for a conversation on how the Christian worldview has shaped our society.Glen does a fantastic job communicating how thoroughly the Christian ethic has shaped and still continues to shape our culture today. Most remarkably, Glen highlights how even many of the arguments of Christianity’s biggest detractors are based on presuppositions that are fundamentally Christian in nature.

In this interview, John Anderson sits down with his good friend Anthony Dillon, an Indigenous academic and commentator. They discuss his background growing up with two great extended families as role models, his father's role as Australia's first Indigenous police officer, the importance of recognizing commonalities over differences, the need for secure environments for children's success, reservations about the effectiveness of the voice mechanism, the importance of judging individuals based on their own merits, the concept of macarata and the complexities of forgiveness, and concerns about generalizing historical wrongdoings to present generations.

John Anderson interviews Seth Dillon, Owner and CEO of The Babylon Bee. They discuss the intersection between Christianity and humor, mocking bad ideas, controversies faced by the Bee, and the decline of tolerance in society. They also talk about preserving timeless truths, the impact of fact checking on comedy, challenges faced on Twitter, and the subversive power of humor in challenging authority.

John catches the iconic (and 'generous and warm-hearted', in his own words) John Cleese for a conversation during his Australian comedy tour 'An Evening with the Late John Cleese'.

Dr. Andrew Browning, a missionary doctor in Africa, discusses his work as a fistula surgeon and the journey to recovery for women with fistulas. He shares the decision to prioritize serving God in Africa, the enriching experiences for their children, and a story of God's miraculous power. The conversation explores deepening faith in Sub-Saharan Africa, restoring dignity and hope for black African women, and fundraising for small hospitals in Tanzania and Uganda.

Journalist and author Louise Perry discusses the impact of the sexual revolution, the potential harm of surrogacy, declining birth rates, the impact on women's happiness, the importance of chivalry, the influence of Christianity, the feminist perspective on marriage, grandparents' obligations, the superficiality of dating apps, and the negative impact of easy access to porn on young people.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg hosts John Anderson in his home for this Conversation. They discuss the roots and future of conservatism, British politics and economics, the role of the West in global affairs such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as diving into what motivates Jacob in politics.