
A weekly compilation of our favourite articles from The Spectator magazine, read aloud by their writers, from politics to arts, foreign affairs to culture.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

This week’s episode of Spectator Out Loud is a tribute to Rod Liddle, The Spectator's Associate editor, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 66. In this special episode, we hear from those who knew him best as they share some of their favourite co... more
On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Lara Brown explains the ongoing dissolution of the British private education sector; Patrick Kidd asks whether sporting curses are actually possible, or simply just a fiction; Tali Fraser goes to a death cafe to exp... more
On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale explains what the Opposition parties plan to do now that Andy Burnham is in No 10; Iona Bain explains why premium bonds are a pointless way to save for your child, and what to do instead; Tali Fraser ask... more
On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove explains why he is against more security for MPs; taking a brief break from campaigning in clacton as count binface, Jon Harvey explains why Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is a triumph; Michael Simmons say... more
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Stimulating and fun but some of the authors could do with elocution lessons and delivery coaching. Others are brilliant. Notably this week Benedict Allen.
Each episode of this selection of pieces from the world’s oldest and best periodical is always eagerly anticipated and seldom disappoints.
Relaxed, entertaining, erudite.
The hosts don’t take themselves or topics too seriously, which paves the way for serious thought.
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A rotating cadre of Spectator writers reads aloud magazine pieces that span politics, culture, and international affairs, guided by a steady host. The format blends sharp political analysis with literary personal essays, satire, and cultural commentary, offering a magazine-style listening experience rather than traditional interviews. Guests routinely bring insider perspectives from journalism, politics, diplomacy, and the arts, which can yield provocative takes on current events, power dynamics, and cultural trends. Noteworthy is the emphasis on liberal-arts-informed critique, global outlooks, and witty storytelling, which can appeal to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, opinionated prose and reading aloud from commissioned essays.
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