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Coffee House Shots: Tariff turmoil – the end of globalisation or a blip in history?
Globalisation's obituary has been written many times before but, with the turmoil caused over the past few weeks with Donald Trump's various announcements on tariffs, could this mark the beginning of…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Spectator Out Loud: Petroc Trelawny, Gareth Roberts, Tom Lee, Leyla Sanai and Iram Ramzan
On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Petroc Trelawny reads his diary for the week (1:14); Gareth Roberts wants us to make book jackets nasty again (6:22); Tom Lee writes in defence of benzodiazepines (…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
The Edition: Trump shock, cousin marriage & would you steal from a restaurant?
This week: Trump’s tariffs – madness or mastermind?
‘Shock tactics’ is the headline of our cover article this week, as deputy editor Freddy Gray reflects on a week that has seen the US President up…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
The Book Club: What Is Free Speech?
My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Fara Dabhoiwala, whose new book What Is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea looks not just at the origins of free speech as an idea, but also its…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Americano: has trump stopped the oligarchy?
Global financial markets are experiencing significant declines following the announcement of new tariffs by President Trump. These tariffs led to widespread panic among investors and sparked debates …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Table Talk: Gok Wan
Gok Wan is a renowned stylist and television presenter. Over the years, Gok has transformed the way we think about style and body image with his much-loved series How to Look Good Naked and Gok’s Fas…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Chinese Whispers: what does it take to be an 'old friend of the Chinese people'?
** Chinese Whispers is coming to an end. Later this year, Cindy Yu will be joining The Times and The Sunday Times to write a regular column on China. To stay abreast of her latest work, subscribe to …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Women With Balls: Katie Lam
Katie Lam was elected as a new Conservative MP, for Weald of Kent, at the 2024 election. While studying at Cambridge she was president of the Cambridge Union and chairman of the Conservative Associat…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Spectator Out Loud: Gavin Mortimer, Colin Freeman, Lawrence Osborne, Lionel Shriver and Anthony Cummins
On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Gavin Mortimer looks at how the French right can still win (1:48); Colin Freeman interviews Americans who have fought in Ukraine and feel betrayed by Trump (11:01);…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Coffee House Shots: Marine Le Pen – justice or lawfare?
Marine Le Pen, president of Rassemblement National (National Rally) was found guilty this week of embezzling EU funds to boost her party’s finances. The guilty verdict was widely expected, however he…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago