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Arcadia
Christianity
Mental Health Crisis
Symbolism
Donald Trump
Cultural Identity
Postmodernism
Great Chain Of Being
Biblical Sacrifice
Meaning and Existence
Globalism
LGBTQIA
Community
Islam
Feminism
Ukraine
Political Philosophy
Western Civilization
Transgenderism
Cultural Christianity
Western Europe

First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom. Join host James Orr as he connects the dots between past and present, revealing why ideas matter, why trad... more

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Latest Episodes

Why are so many young women anxious, medicated, and adrift? Writer and cultural critic Freya India joins James Orr to explore why Generation Z is the loneliest, least happy, and most overdiagnosed generation in recent history. From the rise of therap... more

What if the collapse of Western civilization isn’t political—but spiritual? Journalist and cultural critic Rod Dreher joins James Orr to trace our unraveling to the loss of sacred order. From the crisis of meaning to the return of enchantment, they e... more

What if the collapse of Western civilisation isn’t political—but spiritual? Artist and theologian Jonathan Pageau joins James Orr to trace our unraveling to the loss of sacred order. From ancient hierarchies to modern chaos, they explore symbolism, t... more

What if the root of our crisis isn’t politics—but metaphysics? Mary Harrington joins James Orr to explore the ideological revolution behind transgenderism, transhumanism, and the rise of placeless elites. From Aristotle to airport lounges, they trace... more

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Recent Guests

Freya India
An up-and-coming young writer addressing the challenges facing young women today and exploring themes of commodification in her work.
Episode: Why Gen Z Is So Unhappy | Freya India
Jonathan Pageau
Iconographer and founder of the Symbolic World platform
The Symbolic World
Episode: Can Christianity Still Rebuild the World? | Jonathan Pageau
Mary Harrington
Contributing editor at UnHerd and author of Feminism Against Progress
UnHerd
Episode: Liberalism’s War on the Body | Mary Harrington
Jordan B. Peterson
Author, psychologist, and public intellectual
Episode: What the West Forgot | Jordan Peterson
Matt Goodwin
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Buckingham and author
University of Buckingham
Episode: Britain's Institutions Are Failing | Matt Goodwin
Konstantin Kisin
Co-host of the Trigonometry podcast and author of An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West
Episode: Can Britain Still Be Saved? | Konstantin Kisin

Host

James Orr
Host known for leading in-depth discussions on cultural, political, and philosophical topics, connecting past wisdom with current societal challenges.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • First light is first class

    Excellent insights and timely addition to the political debate.

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    Matt0695
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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#109
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#227
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#170
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#30
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Why Gen Z Is So Unhappy | Freya India
Q: Tell us a little bit about, first of all, that journey, how you got to be that voice, how you sort of stumbled into the wilderness and were able to just stand back and think, something's gone wrong here.
I think stumbled is the perfect word, because I didn't come into it through intellect. And I feel like a lot of conservatives come at things through intellect. But I actually found myself writing about it just through feeling, which was I felt very anxious, very out of place.
Can Britain Still Be Saved? | Konstantin Kisin
Q: What is it that gives Konstantin Kisin hope for the future?
Kisin expresses hope in a shifting balance of discourse and believes the average citizen seeks decency and respect rather than extremism.
Can Britain Still Be Saved? | Konstantin Kisin
Q: How do you see this going? Is it just a completely futile effort by the Americans to get some peace negotiations going?
The conversation reflects skepticism about U.S. efforts for peace negotiations in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a realistic approach.

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