
UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
Freddie Sayers from online magazine UnHerd seeks out top scientists, writers, politicians and thinkers for in-depth interviews to try and help us work out what’s really going on. What started as an inquiry into the pandemic has broadened into a fascinating look at free speech, science, meaning and the ideas shaping our world.Due to popular demand here is a podcast version of our YouTube — available to watch, for free here or by searching ‘LockdownTV’.Enjoy! And don't forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 34min
Lee Fang: Did Pfizer sponsor vaccine mandates?
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer financed groups lobbying for Covid-19 vaccine mandates, the investigative reporter Lee Fang has claimed. Speaking to UnHerd’s Florence Read, Fang discussed a recent report he wrote in which he uncovered the Chicago Urban League’s acceptance of a special $100,000 donation from Pfizer that was not publicly disclosed. Fang suggested that such a lack of disclosure could have a particularly negative impact on African Americans, who have historically been victims of medical malpractice in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2023 • 36min
Retired US General: Why I think Putin will go nuclear
Retired US General Kevin Ryan discusses the possibility of Putin deploying nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The podcast explores the indicators suggesting this scenario, the potential targets, and the extent of radiation damage. It also analyzes the US/NATO response and the need for preparedness. The discussion delves into the potential nuclear threat from Russia and the importance of adapting Western strategy in the face of this threat.

Jun 21, 2023 • 26min
Olympian Sharron Davies: Female Athletes are being Blackmailed
UnHerd's Florence Read sits down with ex-Olympian swimmer Sharron Davies to discuss her new book 'Unfair Play, and the fraught issue of trans participation in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 17min
Paul Kingsnorth: How to Resist the Machine
Writer Paul Kingsnorth discusses resisting the soulless nature of human life, the loss of meaningful things like forests, the impact of COVID on politics and worldviews, becoming a 'cooked barbarian' to challenge the machine's control, the relationship between capitalism, religion, and the state, exploring Wicca and old gods, and the mystical connection between Ireland's sacred sites and its people.

Jun 6, 2023 • 54min
Prof. Richard Dawkins: I'm a Romantic Soul
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers sits down with Richard Dawkins to discuss God, vaccines and his poetic spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2023 • 36min
Ukrainian MP: Why victory is the only option
Inna Sovsun, a Ukrainian MP, discusses the war in Ukraine and the need for victory. She explores daily life in Kiev amidst the war, the role of politics, pro-Ukrainian militia groups, Ukrainian goals and Western support, as well as the fight for democracy and concerns of power in Ukraine.

May 30, 2023 • 42min
Kathleen Stock: Philosophical Knots
Kathleen Stock, a radical philosopher, discusses the Western crisis of meaning, gender identity, and the power of language. She reflects on activism, the philosophical implications of the gender controversy, beliefs about Therians, and being hounded out of Sussex University. The conversation also touches on the complexity of social issues and the need for continued progress in countering gender ideology.

May 26, 2023 • 37min
Edward Blum: The case against affirmative action
Edward Blum joins us to discuss affirmative action on the grounds of race, particularly with regard to the elite University and Colleges where it is currently a major part of the admission process.Read the full article here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023 • 48min
Gérard Araud: Ukraine has revealed a new world order
Freddie Sayers is joined by former French Ambassador Gérard Araud to dive into the topic of whether the Western world is coming to an end and if we are seeing the appearance of a world of great powers.Read the Post here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2023 • 44min
Jaron Lanier: How humanity can defeat AI
Florence Read meets Jaron Lanier to discuss the development of Artificial Intelligence, where it is going, what we can expect and if it's humans or the machines which are the problem. Read the full article here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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