UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
UnHerd
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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Feb 6, 2024 • 25min
Lee Fang: My Warning to Congress on Censorship
Journalist Lee Fang discusses the risks of AI-powered censorship in his testimony to Congress. Topics include the weaponization of free speech, social media censorship, biased AI tools, and the partisanship of Democrats.
Feb 2, 2024 • 33min
Andrew Sullivan: What I Got Wrong About Trump
Andrew Sullivan, political commentator and writer, discusses what he got wrong about Donald Trump. They cover topics such as Trump's authoritarian promises, the threat to the Republic, consequences of a second term, the possibility of a last-minute Democratic party switch, and the importance of constitutional process.
Jan 31, 2024 • 37min
Will Europe Lose World War Three?
Experts analyze the potential outbreak of World War III, including Europe's vulnerability and the need for military mobilization. They discuss UK's military resources and preparedness for war with Russia, concerns about a potential NATO conflict and European vulnerability, President Trump's possible military action in Asia, the risk of a war in Europe and American isolationism, and the importance of high technology in countering threats.
Jan 21, 2024 • 43min
David Mamet: Why Trump Will Win 2024
David Mamet, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, discusses the demise of Hollywood and why Trump will win in 2024. Topics include the role of jokes in Jewish culture, the influence of critics and ads in the entertainment industry, the irony of moral arbitration in film, freedom of speech, erosion of truth, and the future of conservative art.
Jan 19, 2024 • 38min
Katherine Birbalsingh: My High Court Case to Ban Prayer in School
This podcast explores the controversy surrounding the prayer ban at a London school and delves into the importance of discipline and academic progress. It discusses a recent incident of students praying outside the school and addresses the legal challenges of accommodating prayer. The speakers debate the concept of freedom in education and discuss the ongoing legal action to ban prayer in the school.
Jan 14, 2024 • 58min
Oleksiy Arestovych: Zelensky's Challenger
Meet Oleksiy Arestovych, Ukraine's political challenger to President Zelensky. They discuss Russia's advantages in the war, controversies in mobilization, retaking Crimea for stability, negotiating a new security system, a potential deal abruptly stopped, the end of modernity, and the fascinating insights shared by Arestovych.
Jan 12, 2024 • 36min
The New War for the Red Sea
Examining military strikes in Yemen and their impact on global trade, the historical and strategic importance of the Red Sea as a trade route, the emergence of Sheyas and the control of Houthis in Yemen, the UK's prominent role in the strike and questioning their motivations, the involvement of Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank in the conflict, the legality and morality of a recent military strike, and the complexities and uncertainties surrounding a particular group known as Ansa Allah.
Jan 4, 2024 • 59min
Former CIA officer: The age of America is coming to an end
Former CIA officer Mike Baker reflects on the evolving perception of the US as a dominant global power and the challenges it faces. They discuss China's global initiatives, cultural misunderstandings in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, conspiracy theories, the feasibility of destroying Hamas, China's potential action against Taiwan, and predictions for the Trump vs Biden election.
Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
UnHerd's Best of 2023
Nick Cave, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and Graham Linehan discuss topics such as the impact of BLM on black Americans, Trump's perspective on foreign policy, university experiences and indigenous resistance, the concept of 'cooked' barbarians, San Francisco's policies and the age of absurdity, and techno feudalism in the age of absurdity.
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Dec 24, 2023 • 1h 19min
John Vervaeke: Rituals are rational
Philosopher and cognitive scientist John Vervaeke discusses the crisis of identity and meaning in the Western world. The speakers explore the loss of wisdom, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to regain a deeper understanding of sacredness. They also delve into the flow state and the significance of music in cultivating wisdom.
