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Spectator Out Loud

Spectator Out Loud
The Spectator
Russia
Conservative Party
Apple
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Donald Trump
Israel
Joe Biden
Ukraine
Papal Succession
Maria Corina Machado
Richard Madeley
Cindy Yu
James Delingpole
Pen Vogler
Lara Prendergast
Neoliberalism
Hollywood
Loss
European Court Of Justice

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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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: John Power examines the rise in drug abuse and homelessness on British streets; Madeline Grant explains the allure of Hollywood radical Sydney Sweeney; Ysenda Maxtone Graham laments the rise of the on-the-day party ... more

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: James Heale considers the climate conundrum at the heart of British politics; Rebecca Reid explains why she's given up polyamory; Damien Thompson recounts the classical music education from his school days; Margaret... more

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Luke Coppen looks at a new musical subgenre of Roman Catholic black metal; Mary Wakefield celebrates cartoonist Michael Heath as he turns 90 – meaning he has drawn for the Spectator for 75 years; looking to Venezuel... more

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery examines Britain’s new hard left alliance; Sam Leith wonders what Prince Andrew is playing; Michael Henderson reads his letter from Berlin; Madeline Grant analyses the demise of the American ‘wasp’ – or ... more

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Recent Guests

James Heale
Political analyst and writer for The Spectator
The Spectator
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Angus Colwell
Historian and author
Author of '18, A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives'
Episode: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Alice Loxton
Historian and author
Author of '18, A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives'
Episode: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Lloyd Evans
Cultural commentator
The Spectator
Episode: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Richard Bratby
Music critic and editor
Retrospect Opera
Episode: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Christopher Howse
Cultural commentator and editor
The Spectator
Episode: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Catriona Olding
Writer and commentator
The Spectator
Episode: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Shabana Mahmood
Justice Secretary
UK Government
Episode: Michael Gove, Max Jeffery, Paul Wood, Susannah Jowitt and Leyla Sanai
Freddy Gray
Columnist and political commentator, writing from Washington, DC
The Spectator
Episode: Freddy Gray, Tanya Gold, Rose George, Toby Young and Rory Sutherland

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Patrick Gibbons
Host of the weekly compilation of articles from a prominent magazine, presenting insights on a range of political, cultural, and societal topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • A mixed bag

    Stimulating and fun but some of the authors could do with elocution lessons and delivery coaching. Others are brilliant. Notably this week Benedict Allen.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hatterby
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • My fortnightly addiction

    Each episode of this selection of pieces from the world’s oldest and best periodical is always eagerly anticipated and seldom disappoints.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hogan's Moke
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Good fun

    Relaxed, entertaining, erudite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThriftCrime
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Refreshing, funny, and frank

    The hosts don’t take themselves or topics too seriously, which paves the way for serious thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BTMule
    United States6 years ago

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Q: What are the implications of Jenrick's stance on immigration?
Jenrick aims to outflank party rivals with a hard stance on immigration, emphasizing stricter controls and critiquing current policies.

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2. Angus Colwell
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5. Richard Bratby
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7. Catriona Olding
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