UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

Former New York Times reporter Nellie Bowles discusses the political capture of the American newsroom, disinformation movements, mainstream media bias, cancel culture, societal challenges, and the complexities of gender identity. The conversation delves into journalism challenges, media reform, and reflections on the 2020-2021 election dilemma.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.