UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Freddie introduces UnHerd's brand new podcast, These Times. These Times is the history of today’s politics with Tom McTague and Helen ThompsonEach week Tom and Helen explore the great forces and ideas that led us to where we are right now. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why.Subscribe today searching 'These Times' in your preferred podcast app, or click here for a direct link to the show on all main podcast providers: https://unherd.com/these-times-with-tom-mctague-and-helen-thompson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.