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Where does Joe Biden rank among the US presidents? And when was the last 'great' American president? To discuss Steven Edginton is joined by the presidential historian Alvin Felzenberg. 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.

Is the coronation going to plan? Are Britons still interested in the monarchy? And will King Charles’ reign be overshadowed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?To discuss, Steven Edginton is joined by the esteemed historian and journalist Simon Heffer.Simon hosts a new three-part podcast series about Charles III: Being the King. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/being-the-kingSee 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.

This week Joe Biden launched his 2024 Presidential campaign. To discuss Biden’s chances, and the fallout from Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News, Steven Edginton joined by the American historian Victor Davis Hanson.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.

As new census data shows Britain’s demographics changing at historic rates, what does a future Britain look like? Is the world over or underpopulated? And how does fertility impact global power struggles? To answer these questions Steven Edginton is joined by the leading demographer Paul Morland.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.

As riots erupt across France over plans to increase the retirement age what does this mean for Macron’s Presidency? Is this just another French protest or something more significant? To discuss Steven Edginton is joined by the journalist and commentator Anne Elisabeth Moutet.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMCS83R0Kso |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.

After winning a significant majority in 2019 the Conservatives look to be heading to a catastrophic defeat in the next election. To discuss the grand realignment in British politics and how the Tories squandered it, Steven Edginton is joined by the academic Matthew Goodwin.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/7QzNxRoq1A8|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.

On the 24th of February 2022 Russian troops rolled into Ukraine and began one of the bloodiest wars Europe has seen in decades. Almost one year on from the invasion Steven Edginton is joined by Colonel Richard Kemp, who served in the British army from 1977 until 2006, to discuss what happened and what could happen next.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/o5uJHqlJ7S0 |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.

As the West grapples with a movement to decolonise museums, universities and public squares, Steven Edginton is joined by Professor Nigel Biggar to discuss the morality of the British Empire.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/EFb184JFVOk|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.

With the Conservative Party twenty points behind Labour in the opinion polls, can Rishi Sunak save the Tories from destruction? Is it even desirable for the party to survive? To answer these questions and more Steven Edginton joined by the Conservative peer and former Chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/_s0YgFACTfs|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |Enjoy one whole year for just £59 with a Digital Subscription: www.telegraph.co.uk/livewell|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.

As Prince Harry continues his attacks on the Royal Family, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with the historian Simon Heffer to discuss the Prince’s accusations, the coronation of King Charles and whether the Conservative Party deserves to die.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/-NPtKtELA94|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.