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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Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 344 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Freddie Sayers sits down with Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham, Eric Kaufmann, to discuss his latest report on “The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity among Young Americans”, which reveals a significant and surprising shift in t... more
Freddie Sayers sits down with renowned cognitive psychologist, author, and Harvard Professor of Psychology Steven Pinker to discuss his latest book, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows... and explore how common knowledge shapes our social, politi... more
UnHerd’s Contributing Editor Jonny Ball (aka Despotic Inroad) sits down with Lord Maurice Glasman, the Labour peer and political theorist behind Blue Labour, at Labour party conference 2025 in Liverpool. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fire a... more
UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers welcomes Paul Kingsnorth to the UnHerd Club an exclusive interview about his new book Against the Machine.
Kingsnorth has spent decades charting the alienation and upheaval brought about by modernity. In this wide-ranging in... more
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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
I like UnHerd’s commitment to be wide ranging, challenging and intellectually curious, leading to a really interesting mix of topics and guests on the show to keep it feeling fresh. Freddie is an astute and politely robust interviewer, challenging guests without being combative. My only criticism is your ad placement is DREADFUL, sometimes happening in the middle of sentences. Please sort this out to make it a better listening experience.
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.
Would he like to apologize for the role he played in legitimizing Elon Musk as a political actor?
Shame to see this show go from interviewing credible people with sensible ideas to talking to populists and anarchists and entertaining disestablishment ideas.
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A rich tapestry of thought-provoking discussions emerges, concentrating heavily on themes of free speech, political extremism, and current societal trends. Episodes often explore the complexities surrounding issues like vaccines, cancel culture, and the impact of media narratives, drawing insights from a variety of guests including scientists, writers, and political commentators. The host's unique ability to engage with diverse perspectives creates an environment where listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the ideological currents shaping contemporary discourse. This podcast stands out due to its commitment to in-depth analysis and the diversity of its guest roster, appealing to those interested in critical discussions of pressing so... more
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