
Off Script
From "wokeness" to cancel culture, the culture wars are in full swing. In this series of no-holds-barred long-form interviews, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with world-leading commentators to unpick them. New episodes on Fridays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 57min
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg: The Conservative's record in government
After 13 years of Tory rule, illegal and legal migration has soared, the national debt has surpassed 100% of our GDP, the tax burden is the highest since the Second World War and, according to some, Britain is seemingly governed by a party indistinguishable from that of its Left-wing opposition.To discuss his party’s record in government, Steven Edginton is joined by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/THtPrGj69Do|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2023 • 40min
Piotr Glinski: The future of Poland in the European Union
As Poland votes in a referendum on illegal migration, and in a general election on Sunday Steven Edginton is joined by the Polish Minister for Culture Piotr Glinski.They discuss the surge of migration into Europe, and the future of Poland in the European Union.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/0Ht84EMEKUI |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2023 • 55min
Professor James Orr: Why is depression on the rise?
Has liberalism led to happiness? Why is depression on the rise?To discuss these questions Steven Edginton is joined by James Orr, a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge and the UK Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, which was behind the National Conservatism conference held in London earlier this year.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/HVdaC9JKpWsRead more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2023 • 50min
Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s Secretary of State for Europe
For many, Poland represents the future of Europe. Its economy is growing, its military is strong, and it has maintained its traditional values despite the West’s ongoing cultural revolution.To discuss challenges facing Poland, including its difficult relationship with the EU, Steven Edginton is joined by Minister Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s Secretary of State for Europe and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/IWvUP4d2HaY|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2023 • 25min
Jordan Peterson: How Canada has been taken over by Left-wing authoritarians.
'Justin Trudeau has never said a true word'In this bonus episode of Off Script, Steven Edginton continues his conversation with Dr Jordan Peterson, to discuss his home country of Canada, which the professor believes has been taken over by Left-wing authoritarians. Watch Steven's documentary, Canada's woke nightmare: A warning to the West: https://youtu.be/Qt2AuVQKpq0 |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2023 • 57min
Theodore Dalrymple: How low-level crimes have become effectively legal
In recent weeks videos have gone viral showing mobs of people raiding shops in Oxford street. In places across the country, many low-level crimes have become effectively legal. To discuss how life in Britain has changed in recent decades Steven Edginton is joined by the conservative writer, critic and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/7zbkMRI4Fxs|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2023 • 47min
Tom Holland: On Woke history
Tom Holland, popular historian and co-host of The Rest Is History podcast, discusses his new book on Rome, the influence of Rome's Golden Era on modern civilization, the comparison between ancient Roman emperors and western leaders today, the tension between conservatism and Christianity, the process of making a documentary about Islam, negotiation of Islam's role in Western culture, the influence of Greece on America, and the re-examination of history in film.

Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 26min
Jordan Peterson: How to win the culture war
Dr. Jordan Peterson, psychologist and author, discusses winning the culture war, the importance of free speech, and the struggles faced by dissidents against tyranny. Topics include censorship, faith, resistance movements, building a genuine reputation, the influence of great men in history, the impact of social media on political perception, and Britain's accomplishments.

Jun 9, 2023 • 43min
Michael Shellenberger: Is free speech under threat?
As governments and media companies continue to crack down on so-called “disinformation”, is free speech under threat? To discuss the implications of anti-disinformation units, Steven Edginton is joined by the American independent journalist Michael Shellenberger. Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2023 • 40min
Michael Anton: What has changed since the 'Flight 93 Election' of 2016?
"2016 is the Flight 93 election: charge the cockpit or you die.”This was the opening line of a famous essay written in 2016 by Michael Anton, who served as a national security official under President Trump. Anton joins Steven Edginton to discuss what has changed since the infamous Flight 93 Election of 2016.Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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