

The Current Thing
Nick Dixon
Comedian and commentator Nick Dixon talks to fascinating guests about politics, the culture war, and anything else that comes up.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 55min
Is This the End for Keir Starmer? - with Paul Cox
Keir Starmer is under serious pressure as internal challenges heat up, with potential successors like Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner in the mix. The BBC faces a credibility crisis after allegations of biased editing in a Trump segment, raising questions about its journalistic integrity. The conversation dives into the implications of this shift on political coverage, while examining the role of humor in explaining cultural divides. Tune in for astute insights and lively banter on these pressing topics!

Nov 10, 2025 • 44min
What People Get Wrong About Israel - Leo Kearse
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by Leo Kearse.
We discuss:
-What he learnt from visiting Israel
-Tommy Robinson’s Israel trip and recent terrorism case
-Leo’s views on Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson
-Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York
And lots more!
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Nick
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Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Leo's links
https://www.youtube.com@LeoKearse
https://x.com/LeoKearse

Nov 5, 2025 • 53min
UK Train Stabbing - We Don’t Have to Live Like This
Dixon Cox is back again.
This week:
-The horrific and heroic stories from the Huntingdon train attack
-The inevitable culture war response to the attack online
-Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race
-The BBC doctors a clip of Trump
-John Lewis comes out with a non-woke Christmas ad
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You will also gain access full versions of all our previous Dixon Cox episodes, plus full versions of all my guest interviews with the likes of David Starkey, Carl Benjamin, Ben Habib, Andrew Doyle, Harrison Pitt and loads more in the archive.
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Many thanks,
Nick
Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Paul's links
X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy
Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/

25 snips
Nov 3, 2025 • 45min
What the Right Gets Wrong - Academic Agent
Dr. Neema Parvini, known as Academic Agent, is a commentator and academic focused on critiquing right-wing ideologies. In this lively discussion, he tackles pressing issues like the pitfalls of nationalism and the myth of the free market. Neema argues that declining birth rates could have positive implications and shares his disillusionment with figures like Trump and Reform UK. He also reflects on the intersection of social conservatism with leftist economics, highlighting how global competition shapes immigration policies and the impact of foreign influence on British nationalism.

Oct 29, 2025 • 53min
Britain Is Reaching Boiling Point - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again!
This week:
-An Afghan migrant is arrested after the horrific stabbing of a man in Uxbridge
-A migrant sex offender who was accidentally released from prison is given £500 to leave the country
-The media goes berserk over Sarah Pochin’s mildly clumsy comments
-Nigel Farage calls for parliament-led inquiry into UK grooming gangs
-Grooming gang survivor Ellie-Ann Reynolds calls out mainstream media
-Labour’s poll rating hits an all-time low
-Tucker Carlson has Nick Fuentes on his show
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/britain-is-reaching-boiling-point
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Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Paul's links
X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy
Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/

Oct 27, 2025 • 42min
How to End the Small Boats Crisis - Harrison Pitt
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing I am joined by writer, academic, and Senior Policy Fellow at Restore Britain, Harrison Pitt.
We discuss:
-His recent policy paper for Restore Britain on mass deportations
-How to solve the problem of the ECHR
-The Christian argument for deportations
-Charles Moore’s recents comments on Enoch Powell
-His thoughts on Danny Kruger and James Orr going to Reform UK
And lots more!
Watch the full episode, with extra content not available anywhere else, here:https://www.nickdixon.net
Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net
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Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Harrison's links:
X: https://x.com/Harry_pitt
Website: https://harrisonpitt.substack.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeuropeanconservative/videos

Oct 22, 2025 • 48min
Will Jess Phillips Be Sacked Over Grooming Gang Inquiry? - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again!
This week:
-Grooming gang survivors step away from the inquiry
-Pressure mounts on Starmer to sack Jess Phillips
-Protests erupt in Dublin over another alleged migrant sexual assault
-Irish police attack GB News reporters
-Oxford Union’s president-elect is finally ousted following Charlie Kirk comments
And lots more
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/will-jess-phillips-be-sacked-over
Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net
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Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Paul's links
X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy
Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/

Oct 20, 2025 • 45min
Why We Are Losing Britain - William Clouston
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by leader of the SDP, William Clouston.
We discuss:
-How to massively reduce immigration
-The brutal facts about how much different migrant groups contribute
-His views on Reform UK and the Tories
-Whether we are heading for civil unrest
-Why he is in favour of tariffs
-What the SDP offers that no other party is doing
-Why voters have almost never been offered social conservatism with left wing economics
And lots more!
Watch the full episode, with extra content not available anywhere else, here: https://www.nickdixon.net
Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net
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Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
William's links:
X: https://x.com/williamclouston
SDP website: https://sdp.org.uk
SDP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCxHouHEwW8AguK_Vi1y_duQ

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
Has Trump Really Ended '8 Wars'? - with Leo Kearse
This week instead of Dixon Cox, please enjoy this podcast I did with Leo Kearse on topical issues.
We discuss:
-Trump’s peace deal, and whether he’ll get credit
-The student who chanted ‘put the Zios in the ground’
-Tommy Robinson’s trial
-Sky censoring chants about Keir Starmer
And loads more!
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Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Leo's links
X: https://x.com/LeoKearse
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoKearse/videos
Website: https://www.leokearse.com

Oct 13, 2025 • 45min
Carl Benjamin - This Is Why We’re Going to Win
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, Carl Benjamin returns to the show!
We discuss:
-Why Reform UK is the only vehicle we have
-His views on Tommy Robinson and the Unite the Kingdom marches
-Why Keir Starmer is terrified of the patriotic movement in Britain
-The battle for civil liberties vs digital ID
-His views on Kemi Badenoch and the Tories
-Whether Shabana Mahmood can ever be English
-What to do about free speech arrests in the UK
-How ‘400 patriots’ could save the country
-Why liberalism is a form of exile
-Why he gets called ‘woke right’
And lots more!
Watch the full episode, with extra content not available anywhere else, here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/carl-benjamin-this-is-why-were-going
Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net
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Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Carl's X: @Sargon_of_Akkad
Lotus Eaters: https://www.lotuseaters.com
https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastoftheLotusEaters


