
The Current Thing
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 20, 2024 • 1h 1min
Farmers Rise Up! - with Paul Cox
Brand new podcast hot off the press with our old pal Paul Cox, discussing:
-The farmers’ protest
-The ongoing Allison Pearson story
-Nigel Farage’s comments on Islam
-The Altrincham migrants scandal
-How Miss Universe ended woke
And how to milk a pig...
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'Like a swimming pool with a beak'.

Nov 9, 2024 • 59min
Academic Agent - How I Knew Trump Would Win
Academic Agent AKA Dr Neema Parvini joins us once again, this time to discuss the US election. Topics include:
-How he predicted the election so accurately
-What will happen over the next four years with Trump
-Whether Trump will fall out with Netanyahu
-Whether woke will now be 'put away'
-How the left will adapt to this defeat
-How this will affect the UK
And loads more!
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Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 10min
Trump Wins! - Full Reaction with Paul Cox
We did it! The new era of MAGA begins, and to celebrate, enjoy this podcast with Nick and Paul Cox discussing their thoughts and reactions from the night, and what the new Trump era will be like.
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God bless the USA.

Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 32min
Andrew Doyle - Art vs Politics
Welcome to another episode of The Current Thing, this week with GB News presenter, bestselling author, and all round legend nickdixon.net
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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
How Long Can Starmer Survive? - with Paul Cox
In this lively discussion, Paul Cox, a seasoned comedic commentator and political analyst, dives into the chaos of contemporary UK politics. He shares his take on Nigel Farage's controversial views, the Labour conference antics, and Starmer's peculiar promises around sausages. The conversation navigates identity and immigration in a changing Britain, pokes fun at the Labour leadership, and explores potential alliances in the political landscape. Expect humor blended with sharp insights as they dissect the absurdities of politics today.

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
Simon Evans - What Next for America?
GB News presenter and one of Britain's greatest comedians Simon Evans returns to talk about:
-The latest assassination attempt on Trump
-Whether they are really 'eating the dogs', and does it matter?
-Huw Edwards avoiding jail
-Keir Starmer's clothes scandal
-The Lib Dem who got PTSD due to Brexit
-The UK's version of Jussie Smollett
and loads more!
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Sep 16, 2024 • 9min
Ed Dutton - Woke People are Dying Out PREVIEW
Ed Dutton, an author known for his controversial ideas on social justice and eugenics, joins to share his provocative theories on societal evolution. He argues that 'woke' ideologies may unintentionally lead to the extinction of their proponents. The conversation dives into intriguing topics like Keir Starmer's upbringing and Japan's lack of wokeness. Dutton also foresees a rise in religiosity and discusses the potential collapse of society, suggesting a dramatic shift in future population dynamics.

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 11min
Who Won the Trump / Harris Debate? - with Will Kingston
Nick's guest today is proper journo Will Kingston, host of The Spectator podcast Fire at Will.
Nick and Will discuss:
-Who won the Trump / Harris debate?
-Are they really ‘eating the dogs’?
-The outrage around Tucker Carlson’s interview on Churchill’s legacy
-Why Starmer is letting out dangerous prisoners
-Labour’s strange and cruel winter fuel payment policy
-Diane Abbott’s less than dream date with Jeremy Corbyn
And loads more!
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 41min
Oasis Enters the Culture War - with Paul Cox
Welcome to the second episode of the new look topical version of The Current Thing, this time with Paul Cox!
We talk about:
-Starmer forgetting he is prime minister FIVE TIMES in the House of Commons
-Labour’s attack on Oasis over ticket prices, and where Oasis stand in the culture war
-Who will win the Tory leadership contest?
-Jeremy Corbyn’s new ‘Independent Alliance’
-The University of Nottingham removes the term ‘Anglo-Saxon’
And loads more!
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Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 18min
Starmergeddon - with Leo Kearse
The Current Thing will now be a weekly topical show, hosted by Nick with a rotation of awesome guests. In addition, we will still do the in depth guest interviews.
For this topical episode, Leo Kearse returns to talk about:
-Starmer's incredibly grim speech
-Civil Service corruption
-Notting Hill carnival chaos
-The Nando's waitress on the wrong side of two-tier policing
-The arrest of Telegram's CEO
-Mark Zuckerberg's revelations about Democrat censorship and coercion
-RFK Jr endorsing Trump
And loads more!
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