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Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 6min

Why does the Left support Palestine?

James Lindsay, a professional troublemaker, and Aaron Bastani, Novara Media's host, discuss the historical relationship between the political Left and support for Palestine. They explore the ideological connections between the woke left and Hamas, the presence of protests in the US in support of Palestine and their parallels with the Black Lives Matter movement, the similarities between Hamas and left-wing ideologies, the left's critique of Israel, the role of identity politics, and the complexities of free speech.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 29min

Israeli Ambassador on the War on Gaza

The podcast explores the goals and motivations behind the war between Israel and Hamas, the accusations of anti-Semitism in the UK Labour Party, controversial protests and chants, and the Israeli ambassador's military approach and the need for international support.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 6min

Jonathan Sumption: War, Lockdowns and Lessons from the Past

Former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption discusses war's influence on societies, the erosion of liberalism, the European Court of Human Rights, migration's impact on the nation state, and the UK's prospects in weathering future declines.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 40min

Kathleen Stock: Inside Britain’s new trans clinics

The podcast discusses the mismanagement and scandal surrounding the closure of the Gender Identity Development Service (Gids) in Britain. Kathleen Stock investigates whether the new gender services for children will be an improvement and finds that they are still unsafe, with senior figures pushing an activist ideology. The chapter explores controversies in gender medicine, concerns about repeating mistakes in trans clinics, the emergence of private providers, and the lack of skepticism. There are also discussions on procurement of puberty blockers from unregulated sources, the involvement of hospitals in trans activist schemes, and concerns about the rushed process of transitioning.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 4min

Yascha Mounk: Israel to America - escaping the identity trap

Yascha Mounk explores the dominance of identity politics, biased reporting in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the rise of identity-based movements. They discuss universalism, political divisions, and tribal instincts, as well as the role of religion, cancel culture, and the loss of trust in institutions. The chapter also delves into critical race theory, the motivations behind engaging in this form of politics, and the importance of speaking up to defend liberal values.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 34min

Special Investigation: How scientific is the ZOE app?

Investigation into the scientific validity of the ZOE app by Professor Tim Spector, the creator. It explores the use of glucose monitors and blood sample measurements, critiques the app's pricing and study limitations, discusses Tim Spector's journey and the success of the app, and examines the uncertainties and dangers of excessive monitoring devices.
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Oct 8, 2023 • 1h 8min

John Gray: Thoughts after liberalism

Philosopher John Gray discusses the erosion of freedom of thought and expression in liberal societies, the potential conflict between China and Taiwan, skepticism towards green policies, refusal of collaboration in historical events, the political situation in Russia, cancel culture in universities, and the difficulty of practicing tolerance and disagreeing well in modern society.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 36min

Yanis Varoufakis: Welcome to the age of technofeudalism

Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek Minister of Finance, discusses technofeudalism and the negative implications of cloud capital. He explores globalization and the rise of technical democracy, and shares his experience working in a video game company with a horizontal management structure.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 33min

Matthew Crawford: The global war on motorists

In this podcast, they discuss the growing resistance from drivers against transportation regulations and the contentious shift happening in the automotive industry. They explore the emotional and physical connection people have with driving and the concerns about the loss of control in driverless cars. The implications of automation and tech firms in shaping future cities are also explored. They delve into the effects of convenience on our fulfillment and mental wellbeing. Lastly, they discuss the 'freedom to drive movement' and the importance of defending the right to drive any car.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 24min

Michael Wolff: How Donald Trump beat Rupert Murdoch

Michael Wolff, journalist and author, discusses the declining importance of Rupert Murdoch and the changing media landscape. The podcast also explores Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News and the potential fragmentation of Fox's conservative audience. Additionally, the likelihood of Donald Trump's return as president is analyzed, as well as the role of the liberal establishment in his rise.

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