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UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

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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 talks to eminent economist and social scientist Professor Glenn Loury about a troubling new shift in American discourse: the rise of Right-wing identity politics. Traditionally a critic of the woke Left, Loury turns his sights... more

In this exclusive interview, UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers speaks with Professor John Bew - leading historian and chief foreign policy advisor to the last four UK Prime Ministers – about the friction caused by the Trump administration's push to acquire Gre... more

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Freddie Sayers debates the killing of Renee Good by ICE Agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis with civil liberties attorney Jenin Younes and UnHerd’s US editor Sohrab Ahmari, examining the incident through the lens of the "Rashomon effect" where observe... more

UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers speaks with author and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson, economist Pippa Malmgren, and Danish MEP Henrik Dahl about the Trump administration's escalating rhetoric and strategic moves to acquire Greenland. Covering the histor... more

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Recent Guests

John Bew
Professor of History and Foreign Policy at King's College London and Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to UK Prime Ministers.
King's College London
Episode: John Bew: The Davos world is over
Jenin Younes
Civil liberties campaigner
Episode: The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
Sohrab Ahmari
US editor of UnHerd
UnHerd
Episode: The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
David Montgomery
Senior data journalist at YouGov and local of Minneapolis
YouGov
Episode: The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
Henrik Dahl
Author and politician, MEP for the centre right Liberal Alliance Party in Denmark
Liberal Alliance Party
Episode: Why Trump will get Greenland
Pippa Malmgren
Economist, author, former advisor to President George W. Bush, an expert on Arctic politics.
Episode: Why Trump will get Greenland
Professor James Hankins
Professor of history and Western culture at Harvard, soon to be part of the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida.
Hamilton School, University of Florida
Episode: Prof. James Hankins: The return of Western civilisation
Greg Lukianoff
Lawyer, best-selling author, and president of FIRE.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Greg Lukianoff: America's new free speech crisis
Dr. Madeleine Sumption
Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford
Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
Episode: The truth about net immigration

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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 1.1k ratings
  • Excessive ads

    I enjoy the content, but the advertisements are out of control. “Sorry for the interruption!” … and again, and again, and again. I feel as though I’m experiencing a flash back to 1980’s commercials every few minutes.

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    YukonLee
    Canadaa month ago
  • The “Sensible” herd mentality—but brought to you by cranks masquerading as transgressive figures

    Generally just more weak-kneed, Tory-leftist pablum under a new name.

    Regretfully, I must also 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.) Bearing in mind 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 perfe... more

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    1
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Moderately right

    I have to say as a moderately left person (a New England type so fairly if quietly conservative) I don’t agree with a lot in this show. Some of the quests are in fact nuts. But there is a moderation to the host himself that keeps me listening. Plus I’m just curious about other POVs. And I was educated via and very much value the western canon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ana691!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Pollyanna Freddie

    Freddie's recent episode on migration and emigration was pretty one-sided and short-sighted. Even if net migration has come done to around 200k, that is still adding a population the size of a small city to our country and its infrastructure every single year, and was enough to create Farage and the Brexit wars throughout the early 2000s. It does not mean the issue is 'done with', as Freddie kept on suggesting - or hoping. Lots of sneers at migration-sceptics in this episode too ("pearl-clutchin... more

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    3
    J Elderman
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months ago

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The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
Q: What do you see as the big picture issues happening under this administration?
There is a serious problem with respecting civil liberties, particularly in how ICE carries out its enforcement.
The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
Q: What do you think should have happened in this incident?
The situation should have been managed by state police, and if it escalated, ICE should have de-escalated instead of using deadly force.
The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
Q: Can you put us in the legal picture regarding ICE officers?
ICE officers are part of DHS, have limited authority, and can apprehend individuals for federal crimes but not for state crimes against US citizens.
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.

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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. Jenin Younes
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6. Pippa Malmgren
7. Professor James Hankins
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