

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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Sep 16, 2025 • 50min
Is the Unite Protest Really ‘Far Right’? - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again.
This week:
-Hundreds of thousands of patriotic Brits march in London, and inevitably get called ‘far right’
-Tory MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform UK
-Starmer hangs on by a thread as he is hit by multiple negative stories
-Pam Bondi makes a bizarre statement that risks undermining the pushback against the Left’s sick celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
And lots more
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/is-the-unite-protest-really-far-right
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/

Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Evil Response to Charlie Kirk - with Jamie Franklin
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing I am joined by the Rev Dr Jamie Franklin, for a discussion about the Left’s evil response to the murder of Charlie Kirk, and how to understand it from a Christian, political, and human perspective.
We discuss:
-The appalling response to Charlie Kirk’s murder from Alastair Campbell, Stephen King, and many more
-The shocking comments from the incoming president of the Oxford Union
-The weak and morally confused take from some libertarian conservatives
-How large parts of Left became so evil
-How to respond to evil as a Christian
-The nature of Christian martyrs
-How Erika Kirk’s bravery has inspired Jaimie to keep fighting
And lots more
I have made this episode free for anyone seeking wisdom and comfort at this difficult time.
But if you would like to subscribe for just £5 a month, or just over £4 with the yearly option, you will get loads of great content, including full versions of our back episodes with David Starkey, Andrew Doyle, Carl Benjamin, Ben Habib, Lord Frost and many more. Click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/
Nick's links
Substack: nickdixon.net
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon
X: https://x.com/njdixon
Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40
Listen to Jamie's Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.com
Jamie's Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.com

Sep 12, 2025 • 58min
Charlie Kirk and the Dark New Reality of Politics - With Simon Evans
This special edition of The Current Thing is a tribute to Charlie Kirk, including a discussion about the good and evil responses to his death, and what this terrible incident means for the future of America and the world.
With one of Britain’s greatest comics, and always thoughtful commentator, Simon Evans.
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

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 15min
Is Labour on the Brink of Collapse? - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again.
This week:
-Angel Rayner resigns
-Starmer reshuffles the Labour cabinet
-Reform have their party conference, but is it convincing or cringe?
-Nadine Dorries joins Reform, with more defections expected
-Peter Mandelson gets in hot water over his Epstein connections
And lots more
he full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/is-labour-on-the-brink-of-collapse
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/

Sep 8, 2025 • 46min
Britain’s Shocking Corruption Exposed - Steven Barrett
On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, I am joined by writer, broadcaster and barrister, Steven Barrett.
We discuss:
-Why Keir Starmer won’t make it to Christmas
-His take on the arrest of Graham Linehan
-His expert legal opinion on the Lucy Connolly and Ricky Jones cases
-Why our leaders appear to be pushing us towards civil unrest
-Why he reported the Epping Bell Hotel judge to the conduct authority
-How the Fabian Society took over Britain
-His view on two-tier policing
-His 11 word definition of the rule of law
And lots more!
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://open.substack.com/pub/nickdixon/p/britains-shocking-corruption-exposed
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
Steven's X: https://x.com/SBarrettBar
Substack: https://sbarrettbar.substack.com
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sbarrettBar

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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Free Speech Crisis - Graham Linehan Arrested
Will Kingston, a GB News contributor and host of the Fire at Will podcast, dives into pressing matters like the shocking arrest of Graham Linehan over a tweet, igniting discussions on free speech and state censorship. They explore the potential fallout for Angela Rayner amid her scandal and dissect criticisms of proposed digital ID policies as tools of control. Kingston also tackles issues like the centralization of government power over personal choices and the political dynamics facing the Labour Party, providing insight into today's messy political landscape.

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Sep 1, 2025 • 45min
The Regime Will Destroy Itself - Academic Agent
Academic Agent, an insightful political commentator and author of The Populist Delusion, dives into the shortcomings of contemporary political movements. He argues against the effectiveness of flag protests, questions claims of a pending civil war in England, and critiques Starmer's Labour Party for its failures. The conversation also touches on elite exhaustion, the Trump movement's co-optation, and his intriguing pivot to studying Stalin. Prepare for a thought-provoking analysis that challenges conventional narratives!

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
Farage's Mass Deportation Plan - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back once again!
This week:
-Nigel Farage launches Reform UK's deportations plan
-Elon Musk backs Advance UK
-Seven in ten people say Keir Starmer is handling migration badly
-The Taliban say they will work with Nigel Farage
-Notting Hill carnival sees hundreds of mostly peaceful arrests
And lots more!
The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/farages-mass-deportation-plan-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/

Aug 25, 2025 • 49min
Is England Heading for Civil War? - Beau Dade
Beau Dade, a political commentator from The Lotus Eaters, dives into the turbulent political landscape of England. He explores historical parallels that hint at a potential civil war and discusses the significance of a recent flag-raising movement. Dade also shares insights from his brief time with Reform UK, critiques the rise of the 'woke right,' and highlights the infighting on the political right. His reflections on changing demographics and cultural identity add depth to the conversation on societal tensions in contemporary Britain.

Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 39min
Two-tier Justice Strikes Again - with Paul Cox
Dixon Cox is back again, this time as a live stream special!
This week:
-Ricky Jones is found not guilty, and we weigh up the comparisons with the Lucy Connolly case
-The flag-raising movement builds, and the usual suspects are very upset
-The Epping migrant hotel is ordered to close
As with last week, we go through some very interesting tweets and videos, but this week with the additional live factor and audience comments.
It’s a bit complicated to paywall this one, so I’ve decided to let it be a gift for all subscribers.
But still consider signing up to https://www.nickdixon.net to get all our full back episodes, our extra podcast for paid subscribers only, and of course full versions of all my guest interviews with David Starkey, Ben Habib, Charlie Downes, Lord Frost, Carl Benjamin, Harrison Pitt, Andrew Doyle and loads more in the archive.
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Many thanks.
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/


