Podcast Episodes

Holy Smoke: why theocracies survive – with Peter Frankopan

In the 21st century, the theocratic nature of the Iranian regime – ruled by senior Shia clerics – appears to be a rarity. The constitutional role of …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Coffee House Shots: what's the point of the Lib Dems?

As Ed Davey condemned Donald Trump's military manoeuvres abroad, Annabel Denham looked on and asked 'what's the point of the Liberal Democrats?'. Thi…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Edition: Iran’s useful idiots, Gordon Brown’s second term & the Right’s obsession with race

As the world watches events in Iran, and wonders whether the US will intervene, the Spectator’s cover this week examines 'British complicity in Tehra…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Book Club: How To Play A Game Without Rules

My guest in this week’s Book Club is Joanna Kavenna, who talks about her witty, philosophically riddling new novel Seven: Or, How To Play A Game With…

3 months ago

Quite right!: why Nadhim Zahawi (and Reform) are making a mistake

For the full episode, search 'Quite right!' wherever you are listening now.

This week on Quite right!, Michael and Maddie examine Nadhim Zahawi’s dra…

3 months ago

Americano: does America really need Venezuela's oil?

Freddy Gray is joined by Robert Bryce, energy expert and author of Robert Bryce’s Substack, to discuss what America’s strike on Venezuela has to do w…

3 months ago

Spectator Out Loud: Justin Marozzi, Lisa Haseldine, William Atkinson & Toby Young

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Justin Marozzi analyses what Trump’s coup in Venezuela means for Iran; Lisa Haseldine asks why Britain isn’t expan…

3 months ago

Americano: is Trump going for Iran next?

Donald Trump’s stunning attack on Venezuela has the world wondering what his next move might be. What does it mean for Iran, Russia, and the future o…

3 months ago

Coffee House Shots: mums for Reform?

Britain’s mums are backing Nigel Farage. One in five Mumsnet users intend to vote for Reform at the next general election, the first time a party oth…

3 months ago

The Edition: Stormy seas, Trump’s revolution & Gen Z’s sex recession

Can Farage plot a route to Number 10, asks Tim Shipman in our cover article this week. He might be flanked by heavyweights – such as his head of poli…

3 months ago