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Freddie Sayers from online magazine UnHerd seeks out top scientists, writers, politicians and thinkers for in-depth interviews to try and help us work out what’s really going on. What started as an inquiry into the pandemic has broadened into a fascinating look at free speech, science, meaning and the ideas shaping our world.

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UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Steve Gallant, a convicted murderer who served 16 years in prison and became known as a hero during the 2019 London Bridge terror attack, where he famously helped subdue the attacker, Usman Khan, with a narwhal tus... more

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with migration expert Dr. Madeleine Sumption to dissect the latest ONS figures which reveal a dramatic crash in UK net migration. Is this truly caused by an alarming "exodus of fed-up Brits," as some headlines suggest, ... more

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers speaks with Oxford epidemiologist Professor Sunetra Gupta - one of the three primary authors of the Great Barrington Declaration - to uncover why the UK’s massive £200 million COVID inquiry has produced a conclusion she calls ... more

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers gives his reaction to the UK’s £200 million COVID inquiry and the official narrative. After 800 pages, the report reaches the conclusion that Britain’s only mistake was not locking down sooner - but at what cost? From the miss... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Madeleine Sumption
Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford
Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
Episode: The truth about net immigration
Sunetra Gupta
Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at the University of Oxford, co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration
University of Oxford
Episode: Prof. Sunetra Gupta: The lost lessons of lockdown
Burt Neuborne
Legal professor at NYU since the 70s and expert on defamation law.
New York University
Episode: Will Trump destroy the BBC?
Joshua Rozenberg
Foremost legal expert in the UK and former legal correspondent for the BBC.
Episode: Will Trump destroy the BBC?
Seth Stern
Director of Advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Episode: Will Trump destroy the BBC?
Professor Sir Dieter Helm
Economics professor at Oxford and author of influential books on climate change
University of Oxford
Episode: Prof. Dieter Helm: The madness of our climate policy
Fraser Nelson
Columnist at The Times and former editor of The Spectator
The Times
Episode: Debate: Is there a migrant crimewave?
Helen Andrews
Conservative writer and commentator
Episode: Helen Andrews on the Great Feminisation
Michel-Yves Bollore
Co-author of 'God, the Science, the Evidence'
Episode: Can science prove that God exists?

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Freddie Sayers
Host of UnHerd, engaging in discussions with a variety of experts to explore nuanced ideas surrounding current events and social issues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Bad Debate

    Usually a fan of the show but this Mamdani debate was terrible. Agenda and spin on both sides, talking over each other, very little substance, mostly/all political operative talking points. Also, Ross is the most condescending person I’ve ever heard utter words in the English language. Just embarrassing all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PCS27
    United States2 months ago
  • Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Freddie, you can't refuse to have someone on your show, only to ask another guest their thoughts on what they say/think/believe. And insisting on using the pejorative "anti-vaxxer" to describe RFK, Jr. at this point is completely dishonest.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    meohmy
    2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Superb episode about the existence of God - please organise an event to discuss this topic further!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HilBiker
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • UnHerd: Rightthink Masquerading as Wrongthink

    Regretfully, I rather must agree that Freddy spoils the show with his highly selective tendency to grovel before—and proffer only the most performative of pushbacks against—left-of-centre ideology. (I’d much prefer that he be equally sceptical towards all sides.) Considering Freddy’s bien-pensant takes and frequent pearl-clutching, he feels like a bad fit for a publication that claims to be heterodox. I’m sure he is a perfectly nice chap, but employing him as a host undermines any of UnHerd’s su... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Partisan Pinker

    Pinker was seriously disappointing in this last episode. This supposed champion of open, rational debate responded to the issue of Charlie Kirk's assassination and political violence not by decrying the fact a man was shot dead for having open debate (by a nutter clearly egged on by leftist hysteria), but by immediately making the issue all about rightwing outrage at this clearly outrageous act. Likewise, Pinker declined multiple offers to comment on the way leftwing elites have stifled free spe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J Elderman
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Ex-prisoner: The Islamist gangs inside our prisons
Q: Do you believe that other kinds of prisoners actually rehabilitate?
Gallant states that while skepticism exists regarding rehabilitation, he has seen genuine transformations among those who take ownership of their actions and engage with appropriate educational programs.
Ex-prisoner: The Islamist gangs inside our prisons
Q: Did you see people be released who were still dangerous from these Islamist groups?
Yes, he points to Usman Khan as an example of someone who was still dangerous when released after an eight-year sentence for terrorism.
Ex-prisoner: The Islamist gangs inside our prisons
Q: What do you think should be done differently to stop this happening?
Gallant emphasizes the need for proactive management and a breakdown of existing extremist networks within the prison system to prevent them from forming and gaining power.
Will Trump destroy the BBC?
Q: Do you think that this lawsuit indicates a broader chilling of the press?
Seth Stern argues that fears of chilling effects due to Trump's lawsuits are valid, especially concerning the pressures they exert on media organizations and journalists.
Will Trump destroy the BBC?
Q: What exactly is happening in this lawsuit between President Trump and the BBC?
Burt Neuborne explains that Trump's lawsuit is a libel or defamation suit claiming that false statements harmed his reputation and is considering filing it in federal court in Florida.

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The content showcases a range of engaging and thought-provoking discussions that prominently address pressing social and political issues, especially surrounding topics such as immigration, public health, and policy critique. Episodes frequently feature expert guests including scientists, writers, and political commentators who contribute to an exploration of contemporary challenges, all while raising questions about the narratives promoted by mainstream media. Special attention is given to controversial topics like the COVID-19 lockdowns, legal disputes involving media organizations, and debates over immigration, which are approached with a critical and often contrarian lens. This podcast is particularly unique in its commitment to investi... more

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2. Sunetra Gupta
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4. Joshua Rozenberg
5. Seth Stern
6. Professor Sir Dieter Helm
7. Fraser Nelson
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