The Daily Heretic

What if one forgotten law changed the course of history — and we ignored its lesson? In this explosive interview, Matthew Syed – bestselling author, Times columnist, BBC broadcaster and former Olympian – joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to uncover the shocking truth about cousin marriage, tribalism, immigration, and the hidden ban that built Britain. From the 6th-century ban on cousin marriage that forced people to look beyond their tribe, to today’s siloed communities in places like Rochdale and Bradford, Syed argues that ignoring these lessons has left Britain vulnerable. We dive into immigration policy, Labour’s failures, the rise of cultural relativism, and why banning cousin marriage may be the only answer left. But that’s just the start. Together, we explore whether we’re heading for World War 3, how Protestantism shaped modern success, the dangers of AI that could wipe out humanity, and what the Fermi Paradox reveals about our future. This is one of the most important, uncomfortable, and eye-opening conversations you’ll hear in 2025. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh76SEzw4qY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Heretics Clips here: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Emily Maitlis has long been hailed as one of Britain’s leading broadcasters — but is she really the fearless truth-teller her fans believe, or a fully paid-up member of the liberal elite? In this eye-opening interview, Andrew Gold sits down with Rupert Lowe to expose what’s really going on behind the polished façade of the UK’s media establishment. Rupert Lowe, former businessman, politician and outspoken voice within Reform UK, argues that Maitlis represents a media class that is deeply embedded within the political establishment. Far from being impartial, Rupert claims she embodies the liberal consensus that has dominated Britain for decades — a consensus that has shut down debate, ignored the concerns of ordinary people, and protected the interests of elites. 🔥 Inside this explosive conversation you’ll discover: Why Rupert Lowe believes Emily Maitlis is part of the liberal elite. How the media frames political narratives to protect establishment interests. Why free speech in Britain is under greater threat than most realise. The cosy ties between broadcasters, politicians, and unelected insiders. How figures like Nigel Farage have been treated by media gatekeepers. Andrew Gold presses Rupert on whether Maitlis is simply a liberal journalist with strong views, or whether she is actively shaping public opinion on behalf of an establishment agenda. Could it be that Britain’s biggest broadcasters are more interested in protecting their own worldview than holding power to account? From the decline of London to questions of immigration, free speech, and the failures of Britain’s political class, Rupert Lowe doesn’t pull any punches. He lifts the lid on how the liberal elite — embodied by Emily Maitlis — has influenced debates, silenced dissenting voices, and contributed to Britain’s growing crisis of trust in politics and media. Is Emily Maitlis really the fearless journalist she claims to be, or does Rupert Lowe’s critique reveal a much deeper problem at the heart of British broadcasting? 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to Heretics Clips for more fearless conversations that challenge the mainstream narrative. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode. #hereticspodcast #rupertlowe #emilymaitlis #liberalelite #reformuk #ukpolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Heretics Clips for fearless, good-faith interviews that challenge the gatekeepers: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Is Wikipedia a neutral encyclopedia—or a battleground where activist editors shape what the world “knows”? In this explosive conversation, journalist and author Ashley Rindsberg reveals how, in his view, radical-left aligned editors targeted Charlie Kirk’s Wikipedia page, using process, policy, and “consensus” to frame reputation rather than report facts. If you’ve ever trusted a Google result that begins with a Wikipedia box, this interview will make you think twice. Rindsberg breaks down the playbook he says is used to tilt pages: selective sourcing, coordinated talk-page pile-ons, cherry-picked “reliable” outlets, and the quiet blacklisting of perspectives that don’t fit a preferred narrative. He explains how a tiny group of high-status editors can gatekeep a biography, how COI (conflict-of-interest) edits are laundered to look “neutral,” and why attempts to correct bias are quickly reverted under the banner of “No Original Research” or “Undue Weight.” 👉 How do a handful of editors steer a living biography like Charlie Kirk’s—and shut down dissent in minutes? 👉 Why does Wikipedia’s dominance in Google and AI training data supercharge any built-in bias? 👉 What simple checks can readers use to spot manipulation—fast? 👉 Where do “arbitration,” “reliable sources,” and administrator power really come from? With Andrew Gold’s calm, forensic questioning, Rindsberg walks through receipts: talk-page patterns, sourcing swaps, and the incentives of a billion-dollar paid-editing/PR ecosystem circling the platform. He argues that when Wikipedia tilts, search engines and AI ingest the slant—turning encyclopedic bias into a culture-wide narrative. The result? A reputational machine that can punish political opponents, shield favourites, and make the “first draft of history” look final. Whether you admire Charlie Kirk or disagree with him, this episode is about something bigger: who gets to define reality online—and how citizens can push back with transparency, documentation, and media literacy. If you care about information integrity, don’t miss this. Editorial note: The discussion presents Ashley Rindsberg’s analysis and opinions for public-interest debate. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrfxjb_Iw0&t=1949s #AshleyRindsberg #Wikipedia #CharlieKirk #MediaManipulation #InformationWarfare #Heretics #AndrewGold #SearchBias #COIEditing #FreeSpeech #BigTech #AITrainingData #Censorship #Disinformation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this explosive Heretics interview, Sarah Vine — journalist and ex-wife of Michael Gove — reveals the untold story of Brexit, the betrayal that tore friendships apart, and the shocking moment David Cameron threatened her in a lift. 👉 "You’ve got to get your f-ing husband under control!" — Cameron’s furious words, recounted by Vine, show the raw emotional fallout as the Conservative Party imploded over Brexit. Sarah opens up about: Cameron breaking down in tears when he realised Boris and Gove had joined Leave Feeling like a "housekeeper" around the Camerons and being treated as staff The liberal elite’s disdain for the public, and how class still defines British society Dominic Cummings’ real role behind the scenes — and what he smells like (!) Rumours about Michael Gove’s sexuality Fever parties (aka posh orgies) in Westminster Why she’s been called Lady Macbeth The moment her marriage ended We also discuss the emotional toll of politics, media manipulation, and the “respectability of the mob” — and why elites still think they know best. If you want an insider’s perspective on the Brexit betrayal, the posh political underworld, and what Boris Johnson is really like, this one’s for you. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN9y241fWbw #SarahVine #Brexit #DavidCameron #MichaelGove #DominicCummings #BorisJohnson #Westminster #BritishPolitics #HereticsPodcast #PoliticalWife #LadyMacbeth #FeverParties #Elites #LiberalEstablishment #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔥 Something is seriously wrong with Britain. In this explosive Heretics interview, Charlie Downes of Restore Britain (Rupert Lowe's movement) warns that what’s coming will be WORSE than a civil war. From mass immigration and identity politics to grooming gangs, tribalism, and the collapse of English identity – is the UK sleepwalking into disaster? In this conversation, Charlie Downes and Andrew Gold explore whether Britain can survive the cultural rot, political corruption, and social fragmentation that threaten to tear the country apart. Is Nigel Farage the answer? Can Reform UK or Restore Britain offer a way out? Or are we already on a path towards inevitable violence and breakdown? If you care about free speech, immigration, English identity, or the future of Britain – this is a must-watch. 💬 What do you think – is Britain heading for collapse, civil conflict, or renewal? Drop your thoughts below. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpByhkLiG48 #civilwar #hereticspodcast #andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t forget to subscribe to Heretics Clips for more uncensored conversations that you won’t find in the mainstream: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos What happens when the mainstream media decides to destroy your career overnight? Daniel O’Reilly — better known as Dapper Laughs — knows the answer all too well. Once one of Britain’s fastest-rising comedy stars, he became an early victim of cancel culture after a joke was taken out of context. Within days, his TV show was axed, his agent dropped him, and his career seemed finished. But here’s the twist: he didn’t give up. In this explosive conversation, Dapper Laughs proves that he no longer needs the woke mainstream media to survive — and thrive. Instead of letting the mob win, he rebuilt his career from the ground up. Now he’s touring the UK, performing to packed audiences who are tired of being told what they can and can’t laugh at. His story isn’t just about comedy; it’s about resilience, free speech, and fighting back against censorship. 🔥 In this interview, you’ll hear: How Dapper Laughs was cancelled — and what it cost him. Why he believes cancel culture is toxic for comedy and society. The inside story of how he rebuilt his career without the media. Why audiences are hungry for uncensored comedy in today’s climate. The mainstream might want you to think his career is over — but the reality is very different. Dapper Laughs has turned his cancellation into a movement, proving that comedians don’t need the establishment to succeed. Could this be the future of comedy? If you’re fed up with woke culture, censorship, and the silencing of comedians, you won’t want to miss this. Dapper’s comeback is proof that the public, not the media, decides who gets the last laugh. 📺 Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_85P02YcQU What do you think — is cancel culture finally losing its power, or will comedians always be the first target? Let us know in the comments. Hashtags: #cancelculture #comedy #dapperlaughs #HereticsPodcast #freespeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Lubna Fahran, host of Candid with Lubna and former The Apprentice UK contestant under Lord Alan Sugar. Lubna opens up about her shocking experiences: from death threats and being told she should be killed, to her journey navigating faith, freedom, and identity in Britain today. 👉 Why did appearing on The Apprentice change her life? 👉 What really happens behind the scenes with Alan Sugar? 👉 How does she balance being a Muslim woman who openly challenges intolerance? 👉 And why does she say “thank God I was born in England”? This is one of the rawest, bravest conversations we’ve had on Heretics. 📺 About Lubna Fahran Lubna is the outspoken creator of Candid with Lubna, a YouTube channel tackling taboo issues around Islam, identity, and free speech in the UK. She was also a contestant on BBC One’s The Apprentice with Alan Sugar, where she gave viewers an unfiltered glimpse into ambition, business, and life as a Muslim woman on prime-time TV. 💡 If you enjoy conversations that mainstream media won’t touch, subscribe to Heretics for more interviews with free-thinkers, heretics, and controversial voices challenging the status quo. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HssQzoq6yU #TheApprentice #AlanSugar #HereticsPodcast #ExMuslim #Islam #LubnaFahran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Heretics Clips here: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Nicola Sturgeon might have dominated Scottish politics for years — but according to Mike Graham, she’s also a very strange woman. In this candid and uncompromising Heretics interview, the TalkTV host pulls back the curtain on the former First Minister of Scotland, revealing the quirks, contradictions, and questionable moments that make her such an unusual political figure. Mike doesn’t hold back. He explores the gap between Sturgeon’s carefully managed public persona and the stranger side of her political style — from her habit of mixing flirtation with political point-scoring, to the theatrical way she handles opponents and the media. For Graham, it’s not just about policy; it’s about personality, and how that personality shapes the way Scotland has been governed. With trademark bluntness, Mike discusses why Sturgeon inspires such fierce loyalty in some and deep suspicion in others. Is she a master political operator or an overly controlling leader who can’t let go? Is her public warmth genuine, or is it just another layer of political stagecraft? This isn’t a soft-focus profile — it’s an unflinching look at one of the most polarising figures in UK politics. Mike examines her time in power, her handling of big issues, and how her leadership style has left its mark on both the SNP and Scotland’s future. Whether you see her as a champion of Scottish independence or a calculating politician with a strange approach to public life, this conversation will make you reassess Nicola Sturgeon in ways you might not expect. Mike Graham’s take is sharp, often funny, and unapologetically direct — cutting through the spin to get to the person behind the political brand. 👉 Subscribe now to Heretics Clips for more fearless interviews that strip away political theatre, challenge media narratives, and shine a light on the people who shape Britain’s political landscape. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DARDmqIfU0Y #NicolaSturgeon #MikeGraham #HereticsClips #ScottishPolitics #UKPolitics #SNP #TalkTV #BritishPolitics #PoliticalCommentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Heretics Clips now for explosive interviews that pull no punches: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Why would a celebrated actor like David Tennant take a stance that Graham Linehan calls “cowardly”? In this fiery Heretics interview, Linehan — writer of Father Ted, The IT Crowd, Black Books, and Brass Eye — explains why he believes Tennant and other high-profile celebrities are betraying free speech by backing what he sees as dangerous gender ideology. Described by many as “the world’s most cancelled man,” Linehan has paid a heavy personal and professional price for his outspoken gender-critical views. Yet he refuses to stay silent. In this candid conversation, he calls out Tennant and others in the entertainment industry for what he sees as their virtue signalling conformity, and their failure to defend children, women, and truth. In this unmissable interview, you’ll discover: Why Linehan brands David Tennant a coward for supporting gender activism. The chilling effect of celebrity influence on public debate. How cancel culture destroyed Linehan’s career — and why he says it’s worth it. Why he believes children are being harmed by medicalisation and social contagion. The role of J.K. Rowling and other public figures in challenging cultural orthodoxy. How comedy and free expression have been warped in an age of fear. Andrew Gold presses Linehan on whether his uncompromising style helps or hinders his cause, and whether celebrities like Tennant genuinely believe in their positions — or simply go along with the tide. Together, they explore the intersection of fame, fear, and cultural battles, revealing how fragile the landscape of modern discourse has become. For Linehan, this isn’t about grudges — it’s about courage. He argues that those with platforms have a responsibility to speak the truth, not hide behind slogans. His story is a powerful reminder of the cost of refusing to comply with prevailing narratives, and the importance of holding even beloved celebrities accountable. ➡️ Watch the full interview now and join the discussion: Is David Tennant being brave — or is Graham Linehan right to call him a coward? 🎥 Full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtliX5oSvGk&t=3214s #GrahamLinehan #DavidTennant #Heretics #CancelCulture #FreeSpeech #JKRowling #GenderDebate #BritishComedy #VirtueSignalling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Heretics Clips now for explosive interviews that pull no punches: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Why are woke liberals so determined to normalise illegal immigration — and what’s the real cost to society? In this hard-hitting Heretics interview, political commentator Carl Benjamin — widely known online as Sargon of Akkad — challenges the progressive narrative around immigration, national borders, and sovereignty. Carl, who openly calls himself “as far-right as it gets” in terms of cultural politics, goes beyond headlines and hashtags to examine the philosophical and moral arguments underpinning the immigration debate. He explains why he believes open-border advocacy is not only naive but dangerous, eroding the principles of liberty, democracy, and national identity. In this provocative conversation, you’ll discover: Why Carl says illegal immigration undermines the rule of law. How woke ideology reframes border enforcement as oppression. The difference between legal immigration and what he calls “state-sanctioned lawbreaking.” How uncontrolled migration affects wages, public services, and housing. Why politicians are afraid to speak frankly about the issue. The cultural and social tensions that arise when debate is silenced. Benjamin argues that the push to normalise illegal entry into a country is less about compassion and more about political leverage. He warns that framing any criticism of illegal immigration as racist or xenophobic stifles open discussion and prevents workable solutions. Andrew Gold pushes Carl to clarify what true liberty means in this context, and whether strict border control can coexist with compassion for those fleeing hardship. The discussion dives into the deeper ideological battle between universalism and national sovereignty, and what each means for the future of Western democracies. Whether you agree with Carl’s conclusions or not, his unapologetic approach forces a confrontation with uncomfortable questions: What do borders mean if laws aren’t enforced? Who benefits when immigration control collapses? And what happens to free societies when dissent is shut down? ➡️ Watch the full interview now and join the discussion in the comments: Is Carl Benjamin right — are woke liberals destroying border integrity? 🎥 Full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGR8FkxfVrw #CarlBenjamin #SargonOfAkkad #Heretics #IllegalImmigration #BorderControl #ImmigrationDebate #WokePolitics #CultureWar #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices