

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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Jul 30, 2025 • 51min
Censorship in the UK! with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back yet again!
This week:
-The Online Safety Act censors social media in Britain
-MP Peter Kyle says Nigel Farage is on the side of Jimmy Savile
-Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise Palestine as a state
-Trump makes Starmer squirm in their press conference
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/censorship-in-the-uk
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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/

Jul 28, 2025 • 41min
Former Reform Candidate Speaks Out!
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by former Reform UK candidate and Branch Chair, Richard Thomson.
We discuss:
-Why Richard left Reform
-His views on Nigel Farage
-The ‘invisible lines’ that dictate the behaviour of Reform candidates
-Why he believes in Advance UK
-What he would do about the small boats, as a military veteran
-His thoughts on the recent Afghan fiasco, as someone who served in Afghanistan
And lots more!
Go here to watch the full episode, with 30 minutes of extra content not available anywhere else: 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
Richard: https://x.com/RichardTho20587
Advance UK: https://www.advanceuk.org.uk/

Jul 23, 2025 • 46min
The English Begin to Hate - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back yet again!
This week:
-Number 10 is warned that another ‘summer of riots’ is on the way
-Essex Police deny ‘bussing in’ leftist protestors
-Dalton-in-Furness residents protest the planned Mosque in their area
-Nigel Farage launches his new hardline agenda on crime
-Kemi Badenoch has a reshuffle, but is she already ‘toast’?
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/the-english-begin-to-hate
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
Support us with a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon
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/

Jul 21, 2025 • 36min
The Case for Reform UK - Lee Harris
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by political commentator Lee Harris, for a friendly debate about Reform UK.
We discuss:
-Why he still believes Reform UK is the best option
-His concerns about Nigel Farage’s recent rhetoric
-Why we need to smash the two party system
-His thoughts on Restore Britain and Advance UK
-Reform’s treatment of Rupert Lowe
-The future of the Conservative Party
And loads more!
Go here to watch the full episode, with 30 minutes of extra content not available anywhere else: 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
Lee's links:
X: https://x.com/addicted2newz

Jul 20, 2025 • 25min
Ben Habib on His New Political Party
On this special edition of The Current Thing Nick is joined by Ben Habib to discuss the launch of his brand new political party, Advance UK.
They discuss:
-Why Ben believes now is the right time for a new political party
-The core principles of Advance UK
-Why Ben has now decided to lead the party
-His thoughts on Rupert Lowe’s new project, ‘Restore Britain’
-Whether Rupert Lowe will join the Tories
-The future of Reform UK, the Tories, and Labour
-Why he claims there’s ‘no such thing as right wing’
and more!
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
Ben's links:
https://www.advanceuk.org.uk/
https://x.com/benhabib6

Jul 16, 2025 • 58min
Shocking Afghanistan Cover Up - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again!
This week:
-The shocking Afghanistan leak and immigration scandal
-Should the government be allowed to use super-injunctions?
-Rael Braverman quits Reform UK
-Matt Goodwin hits out against Reform
-The MasterChef scandal reaches new levels of absurdity
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/shocking-afghanistan-cover-up-with
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
Support us with a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon
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/

Jul 14, 2025 • 31min
The Truth About Britain’s Changing Demographics - Laurie Wastell
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by associate editor of the Daily Sceptic, Laurie Wastell.
We discuss:
-Why demographics is the new dividing line on the right
-The generational split on the right of politics
-Laurie’s thoughts on Katharine Birbalsingh and the Michaela School
-How we came to have a two-tier justice system in Britain
-Laurie’s take on Reform UK/Restore Britain/Advance UK
-His predictions for the next general election
And lots more!
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click 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
Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon
Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Laurie's links
https://dailysceptic.org/author/laurie-wastell/https://dailysceptic.org/
https://www.spectator.co.uk/writer/laurie-wastell/

Jul 8, 2025 • 58min
Reform Lose ANOTHER MP! - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again, and yes it’s still the closest thing you’ll find to GB News’ Headliners.
This week:
-Politicians respond to the 20th anniversary of 7/7, with some shocking results
-James McMurdock quits Reform UK to become an independent MP
-Starmer tries to make a deal with Macron on the small boats crisis
-We recap big stories we missed while away, including: Labour’s welfare bill fiasco, Rachel Reeves crying, and the Bob Vylan Glastonbury incident
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/reform-lose-another-mp-with-paul
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
Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon
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/

Jul 7, 2025 • 33min
What Is Restore Britain? - Charlie Downes
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, Charlie Downes returns to discuss Restore Britain, as co-founder and spokesman of this new movement.
Nick and Charlie discuss:
-Whether Charlie is still associated with Reform UK
-Why a ‘movement’ is needed, rather than a political party
-His thoughts on Ben Habib’s new party, Advance UK
-Whether Rupert Lowe will join the Tories
-How Restore hopes to achieve ‘net negative immigration’
-Restore’s vision of Britain as a Christian nation
And lots more!
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/what-is-restore-britain-with-charlie
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
Restore links:
Website: http://restorebritain.org.uk/
X: https://x.com/restorebritain_
Charlie's links
Website: https://cfdownes.uk/
X account: https://x.com/cfdownes_

Jun 23, 2025 • 43min
Simon Evans - The Decline of Britain
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, Nick is joined by comedian, broadcaster, writer, and general legend, Simon Evans.
They discuss:
-Simon’s thoughts on the demise of GB News' Headliners
-His new standup show based on Plato’s allegory of the cave
-Whether we are living in a simulation
-His biggest concern about where Britain is headed
-The decline of the heroic impulse
And loads more!
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click 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
Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon
Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Simons' links
Website: https://thesimonevans.com/
X: https://x.com/TheSimonEvans