Best of the Spectator
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2559 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryDaily News | |||
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As oil prices rise, the Spectator’s cover story this week – written by deputy editor Freddy Gray – wonders if Trump’s gamble has backfired, and Operation Epic Fury could end up more like Operation Epic Fail. What does it mean to describe Trump’s plan... more
My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Lionel Shriver, whose new novel A Better Life offers among other things a savage send-up of liberal pieties on immigration. I asked Lionel what she was trying to do with the book (why make the argument, fo... more
Michael and Maddie discuss the escalating crisis in the Middle East and ask a bigger question about Britain’s place in the world – is the UK still a great power, or has the conflict exposed just how limited our influence has become?
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Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as the war with Iran intensified over the weekend. With the Strait of Hormuz practically closed, and without a solution to the severe disruption in crude oil flows, how hard could Britain be hit? And why has the... more
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- Not everyone translates from the written to the spoken word
If you have a journalist who can read aloud properly, great. If not please get someone to read their copy for them . The review of Wuthering Heights which would have been entertaining was spoilt by the Robitic and at times inaccurate delivery, which made it hard to listen to.
Apple Podcasts3sjblondon
United Kingdom25 days ago - Common & run-of-the-mill
Conventional takes with little distinguished insight. Disappointing.
Apple Podcasts1BibliopheniaUnited Kingdom2 months ago - A gang bang queen!
No longer a serious magazine
Apple Podcasts1CwycuUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Americani
Superb interview with Victor Davis Hansen reviewing the current Donald Trump presidency. Freddie Gray is knowledgeable, speaks and thinks clearly and conducts the best interviews.
Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Cliffography
Australia3 months ago - Essential daily listen but ….
Tim Shipman a definite asset to the editorial team but PLEASE stop the Kemi hate ! You have personal beef with her because she snubbed you way back when but we back her and want her to take us into the next election.
Apple Podcasts5NatsPoddieUnited Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #174 |  United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #114 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #47 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  France/News/News Commentary |
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A fast-moving, conversation-driven show that blends politics, culture, and literature with sharp, sometimes provocative perspectives. Episodes frequently pair high-profile journalists and commentators with expert guests to dissect current events, policy, and cultural trends through aSpectator lens. Frequent strengths include lively panel dynamics, deep dives into history or architecture, and bold takes on Brexit-era politics, foreign policy, and identity politics. A notable hallmark is the blend of long-form interviews, live debates, and themed roundups that invite listeners to weigh nuanced positions from a traditionally conservative-leaning editorial voice. This combination makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy concise, opinionated an... more
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1. Jane Rogoyska
2. Maurice Glasman
3. Charlie Gammell
4. Jonathan Meades
5. Paul Wood
6. Andrew Rule
7. Munira Mirza
8. Jon Craig
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