The Brendan O'Neill Show

Freddy Gray – deputy editor of the Spectator and host of the Americano podcast – returns to the The Brendan O’Neill Show to dissect the US election. Freddy and Brendan discuss the political comeback of the century, why the Harris-Walz campaign crashed and burned, and the popular revolt against the elites. Donate £50 or more to spiked and get a signed copy of Brendan O’Neill’s new book, After the Pogrom. We’ll also throw in a year’s membership to spiked supporters: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/ Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: http://shopify.co.uk/brendan

David Goodhart – head of demography at Policy Exchange – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show to discuss his new book, The Care Dilemma: Caring Enough in the Age of Sex Equality. David and Brendan discuss the family in crisis, society’s abandonment of the elderly and why we can’t afford to ignore the fertility crisis. Donate £50 or more to spiked and get a signed copy of Brendan O’Neill’s new book, After the Pogrom. We’ll also throw in a year’s membership to spiked supporters: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/

Genevieve Gluck, co-founder of Reduxx, dives deep into the complexities of gender ideology and its implications for women and children. She discusses the unsettling connections between trans activism and issues like sexual violence and the safety of female inmates. Gluck critically examines the influence of ‘sissy porn’ on transgender identity and explores the controversial use of puberty blockers in children. This thought-provoking conversation raises essential questions about societal perceptions of gender dynamics and the potential risks involved.

Jon Moynihan, a businessman and venture capitalist, discusses his book *Return to Growth: How to Fix the Economy*. He argues that the UK economy is struggling due to excessive government intervention and crony capitalism. Moynihan critiques the inefficiencies of net zero policies and advocates for advanced nuclear technologies to balance growth and environmental concerns. He calls for a reevaluation of growth narratives, emphasizing their historical benefits in enhancing prosperity and individual freedoms, alongside the urgent need for economic reform and reduced spending.

Tim Stanley – historian and <em>Telegraph</em> columnist – returns to <em>The Brendan O’Neill Show</em>. They discuss why James Cleverly had to go, why Reform voters are critical to any Tory recovery, and why Badenoch and Jenrick can’t afford to ignore the culture war.  Donate £50 or more to spiked and get a signed copy of Brendan O’Neill’s new book, After the Pogrom. We’ll also throw in a year’s membership to spiked supporters: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/ 

To celebrate the release of Brendan O’Neill’s new book, After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation, Brendan was interviewed by Batya Ungar-Sargon for this special live podcast. They discussed how the West failed the moral test of 7 October, why all democrats, humanists and anti-imperialists must stand with Israel, and how to fight back against the new anti-Semitism in our midst. This online event was exclusively for spiked supporters. To attend free events like this in the future, sign up here: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Donate £50 or more to spiked and get a signed copy of After the Pogrom. We’ll also throw in a year’s membership to spiked supporters: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/ 

Ruy Teixeira – co-author of Where Have All the Democrats Gone? and politics editor of the ‘Liberal Patriot’ Substack – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show. Ruy and Brendan discuss how the elites colonised the Democratic Party, why voters don’t care about ‘vibes’, and the intellectual populism of JD Vance. Donate £50 or more to spiked and get a signed copy of Brendan O’Neill’s new book, After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation. We’ll also throw in a year’s membership to spiked supporters: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/  You can also order a regular copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068719303/  And don’t miss the book launch on Tuesday 1 October. spiked supporters can claim their free tickets here: https://www.spiked-online.com/hub/events  Become a spiked supporter: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ 

Liam Halligan, a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and co-host of Planet Normal, discusses the Labour government's early missteps and the challenges ahead. He critiques their approach to the housing crisis and warns against chasing the elusive 'center ground.' The conversation dives into the impact of tribalism on political debate, and the risks posed by net-zero policies. Halligan also highlights the disconnect between mainstream media and the views of disillusioned voters, arguing for a more representative political discourse.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a prominent writer and activist dedicated to women's rights and immigration issues, engages in a thought-provoking discussion about the dangers inherent in multiculturalism. She critiques the rise of the woke left and its unsettling alliance with Islamist movements, exploring how this impacts free speech in the West. The conversation also highlights the troubling intersections between antisemitism and contemporary political discourse, emphasizing the urgent need to defend free expression amidst rising censorship.

Sall Grover, founder of the women-only social media app Giggle, discusses her pivotal legal battle against gender ideology in Australia. She shares the emotional weight of her court loss, warning of its potential ramifications for women's rights globally. The conversation delves into the intersection of gender identity and women's spaces, emphasizing the challenges faced by women in navigating these evolving norms. Grover critiques the cultural shifts impacting women's rights, advocating for the safeguarding of female-only spaces and the importance of free speech.