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UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 8min

Richard Dawkins vs Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The God Debate

Ayaan Hirsi Ali discusses her recent conversion to Christianity with Richard Dawkins, debating the impact of 'New Atheism'. Topics include the journey from atheism to Christianity, faith vs. reason, societal impact of religion, clash between Christianity and Islam, moral frameworks in Abrahamic religions, and combating 'mind viruses'.
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May 31, 2024 • 37min

Welcome to the UNIPARTY election

UnHerd columnists Aris Roussinos, Mary Harrington, and Tom McTague discuss the lack of distinction between the British Conservative and Labour parties leading up to the general election. They explore the concept of a 'UNIPARTY' with shared positions on key issues, including immigration, war, and culture. The episode delves into voter skepticism, party legitimacy, and the need for meaningful choices in the political landscape.
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 9min

Peter Singer: How to live a good life

World-famous utilitarian philosopher and Princeton Professor of Bioethics, Peter Singer, has spent his career asking (and answering) questions that make even the most radical thinkers uncomfortable. He joins UnHerd to discuss his maverick moral calculus and the struggle for telos in a culture both more isolated and more connected than ever before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 23, 2024 • 25min

Fmr Iran Ambassador: "Western idealism has been disastrous"

Former British Ambassador to Iran, Sir Richard Dalton, discusses the future of the Middle East, Western interventionism, and Iran's trade relations. Topics include Iran's recent president's death, Western stances on Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia, US financial obligations affecting Iran's trade, and complex dynamics in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and Hamas.
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May 22, 2024 • 35min

Lee Cain: A Carthaginian defeat is coming

Former Director of Communications Lee Cain and Political Editor Tom McTague join for an emergency election roundtable discussing UK politics, unexpected election call, unmet targets like high taxes, stagnant incomes, increasing NHS wait times, voter disenchantment, impact of COVID-19, Tory party challenges post-partygate scandal, and reconnecting with public experiences to rebuild trust.
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May 17, 2024 • 39min

Glenn Greenwald: Are there limits to free speech?

Glenn Greenwald and Freddie Sayers discuss the challenges of free speech in the digital age, corporate censorship, and the importance of critical thinking. They explore biases in information environments, defending freedom of expression, and navigating complexities in political discourse.
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May 9, 2024 • 38min

How to destroy the censorship complex

Freddie Sayers, Jacob Siegel, and Michael Shellenberger discuss the challenges of censorship, the evolution of disinformation, and strategies to combat censorship industrial complex. They explore the dangers of broad targeting, secretive censorship operations, and the importance of transparency in preserving free speech online.
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May 1, 2024 • 42min

Dora Moutot: Why France is censoring my book

Author Dora Moutot discusses her controversial book 'Transmania' that faced censorship in France. Topics include challenges of discussing transgender ideology, societal impact, gender dynamics, erosion of civility, and the evolution of the transgender movement in France.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 30min

Freddie Sayers on the 'disinformation movement'

Freddie Sayers discusses the impact of the 'disinformation movement' on the chilling effect of censorship and urges for defunding. Topics include exposing false accusations, critiques of the Global Disinformation Index, balancing free speech, risks of government intervention, and combatting disinformation challenges.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 47min

Jonathan Haidt: PornHub and Instagram are killing childhood

Jonathan Haidt discusses the impact of smartphones and social media on youth mental health, highlighting increased depression rates. He also explores the effects of easily accessible pornography on adolescent sexual development and the negative impact of social media addiction on children's mental health and social skills.

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