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Best of the Spectator

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Donald Trump
American Politics
January 6 Capitol Riot
2024 Presidential Election
China
Immigration
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Israel
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Listeners on the Best of Spectator playlist can enjoy a section of the latest episode of Quite right! but for the full thing please seek out the Quite right! channel. Just search ‘Quite right!’ wherever you are listening now.

This week on Quite righ... more

The Best of Notes on... gathers the funniest, sharpest and most wonderfully random pieces from The Spectator’s beloved miscellany column. For more than a decade, these short, sharp essays have uncovered the intrigue in the everyday and the delight in... more

Was this Donald Trump's most phenomenal week yet? Freddy Gray and Kate Andrews discuss the President's success in orchestrating a Gaza peace plan, his 'Mean Girls style' of dealing with world leaders, and how to interpret his comments about not being... more

Broadcaster, writer, actor – and former MP – Gyles Brandreth joins Lara Prendergast on this episode of Table Talk to discuss his memories of food, from hating dates and loving 'bread sandwiches' to his signature dish of fish fingers and his love of e... more

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Recent Guests

Peggy Noonan
Former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and author
Episode: Coffee House Shots: Thatcher & Reagan's special relationship
Everett Worthington
Commonwealth Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia Commonwealth and clinical psychologist specializing in forgiveness
University of Virginia
Episode: Holy Smoke: what does it mean 'to forgive'?
Marcus Walker
Reverend and rector of St Bart's, a parish church in London.
Episode: Holy Smoke: the first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Philippa Gregory
Historical novelist and author of The Boleyn Traitor
Episode: Book Club: Philippa Gregory
Nigel Biggar
An Anglican priest, former Professor of Moral Theology at Oxford, and author
Oxford University
Episode: Reparations: the tyranny of imaginary guilt, with Nigel Biggar & Katie Lam
Katie Lam
Tory MP addressing legal implications of the Church Commissioners' scheme
House of Commons
Episode: Reparations: the tyranny of imaginary guilt, with Nigel Biggar & Katie Lam
Sudhir Hazareesingh
Fellow of Balliol College Oxford and author of "Daring to be Free, Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World"
Balliol College Oxford
Episode: The Book Club: Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World
Harry Kazianis
President and editor in chief of National Security Journal
Episode: Americano: how scary is China's military?
Father Gregory Pine
A member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and an intellectual popular on YouTube for his expositions of Aquinas' thought.
Thomistic Institute
Episode: Holy Smoke: 800 years on, why is Aquinas Gen Z’s favourite philosopher?

Hosts

Michael Gove
Editor of The Spectator
Madeline Grant
Assistant editor and parliamentary sketchwriter of The Spectator
Lara Prendergast
Executive Editor at The Spectator

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Speaking style problems

    Most of the content of Michael Gove’s podcast is fine but he needs to tone down his speaking style as the delivery is hard on the ear. Why is every other word emphasised? Some of the content,such as the stuff about the political jargon used by the Labour party’s advisors, was, I think, only of interest to politics anoraks.

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    Chasuble200
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Irregular migrants?

    Irregular migrants? You’re really not reading the room! I’m bowing out from this podcast after seven years…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hollydooley
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Ghoulishly unintentionally funny

    These posh blow hards will have you laughing out loud at their obtuse, self involved obliviousness as to how the economy and culture etc. actually run - truly a bunch of princes and princesses high up in their ivory towers confounded by the ghastly vulgarity of the masses - and yes, they are in ivory towers and they don’t see the problem with that either! 😆

    Apple Podcasts
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    angrylf
    United States3 months ago
  • BBC Trusted?

    The BBC is the worlds most trusted broadcaster? Unbelievable!

    Yet again, you need to travel outside Westminster…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hollydooley
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Are you deliberately

    Refreshing episodes released during the week every day as if they were always released “today “ ?

    If so, please stop.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ben Bronx
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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There is a mix of feedback; while many praise the hosts for their insights, some critiques emerge regarding perceived biases in coverage.
The blend of humor and serious discussions is noted as a strong point, although not all episodes meet the expectations of every listener.
Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis on political and cultural issues, often finding the conversations engaging and thought-provoking.

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Table Talk: Gyles Brandreth
Q: Gyles, your route into politics, talk to me about that and the food at that time in your life.
Food became more about comfort for him, with a shift away from luxurious dining as he navigated his political career.
Americano: Trump's war on the cartels
Q: Explain to our viewers exactly what JD. Vance said and why it was so shocking that he took on Rand Paul on X.
JD. Vance defended the idea of military action against cartels, saying the president has the right to act in America's interest, which sparked conflict with Rand Paul's libertarian views requiring congressional authorization for military actions.
Coffee House Shots: who is the greatest ever conservative?
Q: Do you think that your individual was someone of their time or do you think that they would still be the greatest Conservative at any of the other candidates' time?
Each panelist reflects on how their chosen figure is timeless yet rooted in their specific historical context, emphasizing on the courage and actions of each individual that transcend their era.
The Book Club: An Unexpectedly Essential Guide to Language
Q: How did you research complex environments like graffiti writing?
Ben discusses the challenge of reaching out to graffiti writers and how he discovered Reddit as a valuable resource for understanding specific terminologies used in those communities.
The Book Club: An Unexpectedly Essential Guide to Language
Q: Did you take all the photographs yourself?
Ben shares that he took the majority of the photographs in the book, including seeking out subjects to photograph, even at events like a Taylor Swift concert.

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