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.
Episodes
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Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 26min
Peter Hitchens, Rod Liddle, Matt Goodwin, Flo Read, Rowenna Davis: the Alternative Election Hustings
An alternative election hustings with Peter Hitchens advocating for the Tories, Rod Liddle for the SDP, Matt Goodwin for Reform, Flo Read for the Greens, and Rowenna Davis for Labour. Topics include voting rationality, challenges faced by various political parties, policies on tax evasion, energy crisis, and transitioning to a sustainable society.
Jun 28, 2024 • 31min
Emily Jashinsky: Will the Democrats ditch Joe Biden?
Emily Jashinsky and Freddie Sayers discuss the fallout from the Trump vs. Biden debate, speculation on Democrats replacing Biden with candidates like Kamala Harris or Gavin Newsom, and the potential entry of RFK Jr. into American politics.
Jun 21, 2024 • 32min
How global government pushes censorship
Paul Coleman, from Alliance Defending Freedom, delves into global censorship trends, including hate speech laws, misinformation impact on Brexit/Trump, and the UN's role in governance. Challenges in combating disinformation, EU's hate speech laws, and the importance of transparency in addressing censorship are discussed.
Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
Election deep dive: Europe turns Right
Exploring the rightward shift in Europe post-elections, the podcast features Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, Thomas Fazi, and Ralph Schoellhammer discussing the rise of right-wing parties in France, challenges of addressing anti-semitism crimes, complexities of EU elections, analysis of Austria's Freedom Party, and the evolution of populist movements in Europe.
Jun 5, 2024 • 40min
Nellie Bowles: Ex-Reporter Exposes New York Times
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.
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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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
