The Brendan O'Neill Show

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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Frank Furedi, an insightful author and cultural critic, returns to discuss his upcoming book, shedding light on the dangerous trend of rewriting history. He delves into the implications of statue-toppling and the 'decolonizing' movement, warning against Year Zero thinking that erases the past. Furedi critiques how young activists both denounce history and seek validation from it, highlighting the pitfalls of presentism. The conversation culminates in the dire consequences of losing touch with historical narratives, warning that such disconnects can undermine identity and cultural heritage.

Freddy Gray – deputy editor of the Spectator and host of the Americano podcast – speaks to Brendan O’Neill from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Freddy and Brendan discuss the phoniness of Kamalamania, the Democrats’ civil war over Gaza and if Donald Trump could return to the White House. Order Brendan O’Neill’s A Heretic’s Manifesto now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heretics-Manifesto-Essays-Unsayable/dp/1913019861  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Heretics-Manifesto-Essays-Unsayable/dp/1913019861 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

Ian O’Doherty – columnist for the Irish Independent – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Ian and Brendan discuss what Ireland and Britain’s riots have in common, the aloofness of the Irish elite and how woke replaced Catholicism as the state religion. Order Brendan O’Neill’s A Heretic’s Manifesto now from: 🇬🇧 📕 Amazon UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heretics-Manifesto-Essays-Unsayable/dp/1913019861  🇺🇸 📕 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Heretics-Manifesto-Essays-Unsayable/dp/1913019861 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices