
Welcome to Quite right!, the podcast from The Spectator that searches for sanity and common sense in a world which increasingly seems devoid of both. Each week, join Michael Gove, editor of The Spectator, and Madeline Grant, assistant editor of The Spectator, for a mixture of politics, culture and mischief as they unpack the stories that most piqued their interest, amusement or exasperation.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, visit spectator.com/quiteright.
In this week’s Q&A, Michael and Maddie unpack the controversy over whether Rishi Sunak is English or British – and why a debate about national identity has become... more
This week: Michael and Maddie examine the fallout from the Epstein files and ask how a story of questionable judgment became a far more serious test of trust at the top of British politics. As new revelations emerge about Peter Mandelson’s links to J... more
To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, visit spectator.com/quiteright.
In this week’s Q&A: Michael and Maddie tackle Labour’s uneasy majority and ask why a government with a 174-seat majority already looks so skittish. Are backbench ... more
This week: Michael and Maddie ask whether Keir Starmer’s grip on the Labour party is beginning to slip. After the party machine moved to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster, is Starmer governing from a position of strength – or fear? Doe... more
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Favourite podcast for bedtime listening. Informative, amusing, and total respect for each other, even when disagreeing.
Gove sounds like he’s been on the Charlie again. Calm down Michael and just converse.
Just mind-numbingly soulless, uninspired and insipid, not helped in the least by the frankly insufferable Maddy who really ought to ease up on the ceaseless pearl-clutching and frequent interruptions.
As a lifelong Tory – once upon a time, anyway – this programme highlights why I am now a voter without a political home. This radical “far-centrism” (in the words of JCD Clark?) got Britain into this dire state to begin with. “We are all Blairites now,” they might well demur. Nor does Maddy’s rel... more
Excellent debates, thoughtful insights and a good dose of humour! Please can we have more episodes in a week !!!
Struggling to forgive Michael for the lockdowns as one of the most intelligent British politicians, but this is excellent. His co host is very sharp. I just wish it were longer format. Thx
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A vibrant discussion featuring politics, culture, and witty banter characterizes the content. Each episode offers a unique perspective on current political events, social issues, and cultural phenomena, often infused with humor and personal anecdotes. The hosts are known for their insightful yet lighthearted approach, making complex topics accessible while encouraging deeper thought on democracy, governance, and societal values. This blend of critical analysis and engaging dialogue likely appeals to listeners seeking more grounded and less sensationalist commentary on pressing matters.
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