UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

Analyzing the UK Court of Appeal's decision on Shamima Begum's citizenship, the legal complexities and ethical implications of rendering her stateless, the controversy surrounding the Home Secretary's decision, the balance between national security interests and international legal frameworks, and the significance of liberalism in upholding institutional procedures.

Freddie Sayers and Konstantin Kisin dissect Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin, exploring skepticism, wokification, and missed opportunities in the conversation. They discuss the admiration for Russia, challenges of interviewing Putin, and the importance of setting boundaries in discussions. The podcast delves into truth in the age of disinformation and raises concerns about crossing boundaries in public figures' careers.

Historian David Abulafia discusses the controversy of reinterpreting history and the politicization of the past, as well as the rich history and ethnic identity of Ukraine. The podcast also speculates on the future of the Ukraine conflict and explores the historical significance of the Suez Canal and the implications of sanctions.

Journalist Ioan Grillo discusses the US/Mexico border crisis, including perspectives from both sides of the border, the role of Mexican army and drug cartels, and the influence of Donald Trump's presidency. It also explores the fairness of blaming the current administration, challenges around claiming asylum, and the need for global migration policies.

Journalist Lee Fang discusses the risks of AI-powered censorship in his testimony to Congress. Topics include the weaponization of free speech, social media censorship, biased AI tools, and the partisanship of Democrats.

Andrew Sullivan, political commentator and writer, discusses what he got wrong about Donald Trump. They cover topics such as Trump's authoritarian promises, the threat to the Republic, consequences of a second term, the possibility of a last-minute Democratic party switch, and the importance of constitutional process.

Experts analyze the potential outbreak of World War III, including Europe's vulnerability and the need for military mobilization. They discuss UK's military resources and preparedness for war with Russia, concerns about a potential NATO conflict and European vulnerability, President Trump's possible military action in Asia, the risk of a war in Europe and American isolationism, and the importance of high technology in countering threats.

David Mamet, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, discusses the demise of Hollywood and why Trump will win in 2024. Topics include the role of jokes in Jewish culture, the influence of critics and ads in the entertainment industry, the irony of moral arbitration in film, freedom of speech, erosion of truth, and the future of conservative art.

This podcast explores the controversy surrounding the prayer ban at a London school and delves into the importance of discipline and academic progress. It discusses a recent incident of students praying outside the school and addresses the legal challenges of accommodating prayer. The speakers debate the concept of freedom in education and discuss the ongoing legal action to ban prayer in the school.

Meet Oleksiy Arestovych, Ukraine's political challenger to President Zelensky. They discuss Russia's advantages in the war, controversies in mobilization, retaking Crimea for stability, negotiating a new security system, a potential deal abruptly stopped, the end of modernity, and the fascinating insights shared by Arestovych.