Off Script

‘The West should not be fooled into thinking Poland and the Baltic states are safe from Russia.’ To discuss Vladimir Putin’s goals, nuclear weapons and more Steven Edginton is joined by the Russian-American historian Dr Yuri Felshtinsky.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/8MFMFsxNuFQ|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 populism Conservative? To what extent is the Republican Party Trump’s Party? And are the Democrats lacking in political talent? To answer all of these questions Steven Edginton is joined by the Anglo-American writer and author of The Dish Substack Andrew Sullivan. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/9il6AzgmaEw|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.

How woke won. Woke thinking has come to dominate so many of our major institutions, from the civil service and the judiciary to the police force and education. However, there will always be ways to fight back. Author and researcher Dr Joanna Williams joins Steven Edginton to discuss her new book on the culture wars.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/LKNHq1LJO3A|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.

Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine united the West? Or has it exposed divisions between countries like Germany and the UK?To discuss how the West has reacted to Putin’s invasion Steven Edginton is joined by the editor of the online site The Article and former Telegraph journalist Daniel Johnson. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/yMeuVdodfVw|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.

“In recent years it has become clear that there is a war going on: a war on the West.”This is the opening line to a new book describing the ongoing culture wars as an attack on Western civilisation. To discuss his new book, the War on the West, Douglas Murray joins Steven Edginton.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GC4xEuD6B1M |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 Emmanuel Macron’s defeat of Marine Le Pen, has he crushed populism in France and will he succeed in uniting the country? To discuss the state of French politics and society Steven Edginton is joined by the French journalist and commentator Anne-Elisabeth Moutet.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/AQzYp_Ez2Yw|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 Joe Biden’s approval rating hits record lows, will Democrats decide to replace him in 2024? And should we feel sorry for the US President? To discuss the state of American politics and the culture wars Steven Edginton is joined by the best-selling author and commentator Lionel Shriver. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/aglBiXBYp9k|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.

Poland’s deputy prime minister is a busy man. His country has taken in two million refugees in a matter of weeks, and many are worried that Poland could be Putin’s next target. However, Piotr Gliński – and the Law and Justice Party of which he is a member – reveals to Steven Edginton that he sees no reason why this should mean greater EU integration. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/mTCcEwdwpsg|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 we enter into the third week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is Russia winning its war? To discuss the state of the Russian armed forces and the war in Ukraine Steven Edginton is joined by Ukraine expert Dr Taras Kuzio of the Henry Jackson Society.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/a2awysdmPhQ |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.

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 the West had an historic opportunity to form a close and friendly relationship with Russia. As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, the question becomes: what went wrong? To discuss the history behind the current invasion Steven Edginton am joined by the Russia expert Mark Galeotti.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/SMThsehOqQ4 |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.