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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Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
Nick Cave: Christ, the Devil and the duty to offend
Faith, Hope & Carnage: Join legendary musician and bestselling writer Nick Cave as he discusses his new book and beyond with UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 49min
Jacob Siegel: The great disinformation hoax
Is disinformation a little more than a buzzword? Is it part of a far bigger movement? Freddie Sayers is joined by Jacob Siegel to discuss disinformation and America's new censorship complex. Read the Post here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2023 • 46min
Former Trump advisor: China is the threat, not Russia
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Elbridge Colby, former advisor to President Trump and author of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2023 • 48min
Quinn Slobodian on crack-up capitalism
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets historian Quinn Slobodian to discuss capitalist extremism, states run by corporations and a future without democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2023 • 48min
Top Harvard astronomer: The evidence for extraterrestrial life
UnHerd's Flo Read meets Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb.Read the article here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2023 • 48min
Philosopher Susan Neiman: The true Left is not woke
UnHerd's Flo Read meets philosopher Susan Neiman to discuss the meaning of the word 'woke' and why we use it. Read the article here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 10min
Lionel Shriver: Insensitivity Reader - Live at the UnHerd Club
If offence is against the rules, what hope is there for radical writing? Join world-famous author Lionel Shriver to discuss the decline of in-your-face fiction and the sinister rise of sensitivity readers.Read the article here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2023 • 41min
Matt Stoller: The case against the SVB rescue
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Matt Stoller to discuss the case against the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.Read the Post here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2023 • 31min
Chris Miller: Get ready for the chip wars
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Chris Miller, economic historian and author of Chip War.Read the article Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2023 • 46min
David Sacks: Is the Silicon Valley Bank deal another bailout?
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers is joined by PayPal co-founder David Sacks to examine the fallout from the collapse of SVB Bank.Read the Post here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
