The Brendan O'Neill Show

Natasha Hausdorff – barrister and legal director at the UK Lawyers for Israel Charitable Trust – on the return of the hostages, the evils of Hamas and the corruption of the UN.  See the spiked podcast and Last Orders live at the Battle of Ideas festival on 18 and 19 October. Get 20 per cent off with the promo code SPIKED: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battle-of-ideas-festival-2025-tickets-1055046124359?discount=SPIKED  Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters:https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Sacerdoti, a writer and broadcaster specializing in Israel and antisemitism, shares his insights on the alarming rise of antisemitism since October 7th. He discusses the Manchester synagogue attack and the profound fears it evoked within the Jewish community. Sacerdoti links public protests with rising violence, highlighting the dangerous normalization of hate rhetoric. He critiques the media’s role in distorting narratives and examines the implications of political recognition of Palestine. Their conversation paints a stark picture of contemporary antisemitism and its effects on society.

Yossi Cohen, the former chief of Mossad and author of The Sword of Freedom, dives into the complexities of Israeli security. He reveals the challenges of writing his memoir while keeping operational secrets intact. Cohen contrasts the agency’s feared reputation with its actual high-risk intelligence work. He discusses lessons learned from events like October 7th, explores his proposals for humanitarian corridors in Gaza, and shares insights on unity and leadership needed for Israel's future, all with a focus on strengthening global communication.

Lionel Shriver – novelist, journalist and author of Mania – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show to discuss the violence of the American left, the Trumpian threat to free speech and the rage of trans activists. Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Linehan – creator of Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show. Graham talks to Brendan about his arrest, the cowardice of his former colleagues and how Charlie Kirk’s killing will chill open debate. Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: https://shopify.co.uk/brendan Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters:https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Wallis Simons – author of Never Again? – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Jake and Brendan discuss how we learned the wrong lessons from Nazi Germany, the poisonous influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, and what Britain must learn from Israel. Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Chatterton Williams – author of Summer of our Discontent – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Thomas and Brendan discuss the exploitation of George Floyd, the hollowness of Black Lives Matter and the inevitable right-wing backlash. Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian and broadcaster David Starkey returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show to discuss how the ‘Blob’ suppresses dissent, the tyranny of ‘human rights’ and how the establishment enabled the grooming gangs. Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters:https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owen Matthews – associate editor of the Spectator and author of Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War on Ukraine – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Owen and Brendan discuss the Alaska and White House peace summits, why Ukraine is running out of options and why Trump is no ‘useful idiot’ for Russia. Sign up for your £1- per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.co.uk/brendan Order Brendan O’Neill’s After the Pogrom now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/After-Pogrom-October-Israel-Civilisation/dp/1068719303/  Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining the conversation is Graham Linehan, the brilliant mind behind iconic comedies like Father Ted and The IT Crowd. He critiques the cultural elite's intolerance in Britain and reflects on his feelings of isolation as he navigates the current debates surrounding gender identity. Graham discusses the classist elements of societal witch-hunts, particularly the case of Sandy Peggie, and critiques the treatment of trans youth. He also addresses the resurgence of historical prejudices in the UK, emphasizing the urgent need for open dialogue and representation.