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Candice Holdsworth, a frequent commentator on political and cultural issues, teams up with Tom Slater and Fraser Myers to dissect why Labour has lost touch with the working class. They delve into how Brexit has reshaped the political landscape and the troubling suppression of the AfD in Germany. The trio also tackles the heated debate around gender identity, especially focusing on the activism surrounding women's rights. The discussion reveals a growing divide in public opinion amid contentious political dynamics.

Tony Smith, former head of the UK Border Force and current managing director of Fortinus Global, shares his insights on the UK’s escalating border crisis. He discusses the record migrant arrivals and how current judicial practices, influenced by human-rights laws, undermine effective deportation efforts. Smith argues that the asylum policy has become skewed, prioritizing criminals and complicating enforcement for Border Force staff. He highlights the urgent need for a policy that reflects public sentiment and ensures a fair immigration process.

Gawain Towler, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss the local elections, Tony Blair’s turn against Net Zero and the censorious panic over Kneecap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Linehan, the witty Irish writer behind classics like Father Ted, joins the conversation with Tom Slater and Fraser Myers. They dive into Keir Starmer’s dodgy stance on trans issues and reveal the political fallout affecting women's rights. The discussion moves to the implications of non-crime hate incidents on free speech, raising alarms about pre-crime allegations. They also critique an awkward St. George's Day speech, reexamining English identity amid rising nationalism. This lively exchange challenges listeners to consider the complexities of these heated debates.

Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, a Pakistani journalist for the Diplomat and a contributor to Spiked, makes a compelling case for open discussions about Islam in the West. He highlights the dangers of grooming gangs, blasphemy laws, and the oppressive climate for free speech. Shahid warns that Western liberal values are at risk due to rising Islamist narratives and cultural silencing. He also urges a nuanced understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing diverse Palestinian voices often ignored in mainstream discourse.

Andrew Doyle, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss the Supreme Court trans ruling, the British state’s enabling of Hashem Abedi and America under Trump. Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: https://shopify.co.uk/spiked  Losing your hair is a choice. Take back control today with Manual. Fans of spiked can get 50 per cent off their first order here: http://manual.co/SPIKED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the audio from a video we have just published on our YouTube channel – an interview with Helen Joyce. To make sure you never miss great content like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked  Transwomen are not women and sex is biological. So says a landmark ruling on gender from the UK Supreme Court. Here, Helen Joyce – director of advocacy at Sex Matters – explains how the judgment kills off a raft of ‘trans inclusive’ policies, reasserts biological reality and protects women’s rights. Support spiked:   https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/  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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Reynolds, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss the never-ending betrayal of grooming-gang victims, the woman jailed for a tweet and John Oliver’s tired trans propaganda. Get your ticket for Brendan O’Neill’s next live podcast, where he’ll be joined by the brilliant Julia Hartley-Brewer, on Tuesday 15 April at 7pm BST. Sign up here: https://www.spiked-online.com/events/  Looking to give AG1 a shot? If you want to support your health seven mornings a week, start with AG1. Subscribe now and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription. Go to drinkAG1.com/spiked to get started today. Take your business to the next level with Shopify. Sign up now and get a £1-per-month trial period: https://shopify.co.uk/spiked  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the audio from a video we have just published on our YouTube channel – an interview with Bjorn Lomborg. To make sure you never miss great content like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked  European industry is in freefall, and Net Zero is to blame. Here, climate economist Bjorn Lomborg – author of Best Things First and False Alarm – explains how panic over climate change is doing far more damage than climate change itself. Swapping cheap and dependable fossil fuels for unreliable and expensive renewables costs our economies trillions, but for little environmental gain, Lomborg says. Plus, he tackles the myth of the ‘climate apocalypse’ and explains why there are more polar bears than ever. Get your ticket for Brendan O’Neill’s next live podcast, where he’ll be joined by the brilliant Julia Hartley-Brewer, on Tuesday 15 April at 7pm BST. Sign up here: https://www.spiked-online.com/events/  Support spiked:   https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked’s newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/  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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candice Holdsworth, a talented writer and broadcaster, joins the discussion on the implications of Trump's tariffs and the contradictions of his trade policies. The conversation dives into the intersection of trade and free speech, calling for grassroots advocacy amid external pressures. They also tackle political dynamics, exploring the barriers populist figures face in Europe and the cultural narratives that shape public discourse. Expect insightful critiques on democracy and the evolving landscape of democratic values!