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The Brendan O'Neill Show

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spiked’s Brendan O’Neill discusses today’s big ideas and bad ideas with an esteemed guest.

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David Frost – Boris Johnson’s Brexit negotiator – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show to discuss how Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset will damage democracy and the British economy.

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Iranian dissident Ali Safavi – member of Iran's Parliament in Exile and National Council of Resistance of Iran – is the latest guest to join Brendan O’Neill on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Ali talks about his brother’s murder at the hands of the regime,... more

Fred Fleitz – vice-chair of the America First Policy Institute’s American Security department and former executive secretary and chief of staff to Trump’s US National Security Council – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Fred and Brenda... more

Michael Oren – Israeli ambassador to the Obama administration – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Michael and Brendan discuss Iran’s ceaseless war against the US, why Trump is losing credibility in the Middle East and how the West lost... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Safavi
Iranian dissident and NCRI member on Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)
Episode: ‘The reign of terror is almost over’ | Iranian dissident Ali Safavi
Fred Fleitz
Former national security official
America First Policy Institute
Episode: ‘Iran is on its last legs’ | Former Trump official Fred Fleitz
Michael Oren
Former Israeli ambassador to the United States
Former Israeli ambassador to the US
Episode: ‘We can’t make peace with a terrorist state’ | Ex-Israeli ambassador Michael Oren
Zoe Strimpel
Author of Good Slut
Episode: Zoe Strimpel: How ‘anti-Zionism’ corrupted the arts
Jonathan Harounoff
Journalist on Middle Eastern issues; former Israel's international spokesperson at the United Nations; author of Unveiled, Inside Iran's Woman Life Freedom Revolt.
Author/Journalist
Episode: Why the Islamic Republic must fall, with Jonathan Harounoff
Kathleen Stock
Episode: Kathleen Stock: the ‘progressive’ cult of death
Stephen J Shaw
Demographer and documentary filmmaker
Independent researcher / Demography expert
Episode: Stephen J Shaw: The global population collapse has already begun
Julie Bindel
Special guest on the show, longtime writer and commentator on feminism and gender issues
Episode: Julie Bindel: Will Britain *ever* stop the grooming gangs?
Brendan O'Neill
Author of Vibe Shift
Spike
Episode: LIVE: Vibe Shift – the revolt against wokeness, greenism and technocracy

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Brendan O'Neill
Host of The Brendan O'Neill Show; prominent commentator on politics and culture with ties to spiked.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Love it

    Brandon is a great interviewer and always has interesting guests. Keep up the good work

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    Domftyhhhui
    Canada20 days ago
  • Remarkable

    Melanie is always clear and honest. Imagine if nyc was attacked and babies were killed and women raped? What would New Yorkers demand?

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    5
    Gnome chopper
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listen

    Listen

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    5
    Jokes08
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Yuck

    All you need to know about this specimen is that he went into bat for child abusers Jimmy Saville and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. IMHO he is a vile misogynist and more.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Giacarrangifan
    Australia2 months ago
  • A great listen!

    Really look forward to this weekly podcast. Love Brendan’s steady interview technique and his wonderful variety of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foofafa
    Ireland2 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Zoe Strimpel: How ‘anti-Zionism’ corrupted the arts
Q: What happened at the Margate exhibition and why did it matter?
The guest describes a confrontational exhibition with imagery she found deeply offensive, triggering a police response and raising questions about hate, censorship, and the boundaries of art.
‘Starmer has sold out Britain’ | Brexit negotiator David Frost
Q: Could you give us a sense of what kind of standards and rules will be covered by this alignment and why you think it's problematic?
The alignment would pull various regulatory areas—such as food standards, veterinary rules, and even energy regulations—into EU structures, limiting Britain's ability to diverge and adapt to national needs.
‘Starmer has sold out Britain’ | Brexit negotiator David Frost
Q: You've been writing brilliantly about some of these issues that we're about to talk about. So let's talk about dynamic realignment. What does it mean when it comes from people like Keir Starmer?
Dynamic realignment is presented as a practical update, but its core is accepting EU laws in Britain and changing them as Brussels changes them, with limited or no domestic parliamentary input.
Eli Lake: Zohran Mamdani’s woke intifada
Q: Is it good? Is it bad? What's your take on Mamdani?
The guest argues that Mamdani represents a radicalized evolution of American socialism, arguing that his alignment with DSA leadership and stance on Israel could shift the Democratic Party leftward, while also noting vulnerabilities and internal tensions within the DSA.
Why the Islamic Republic must fall, with Jonathan Harounoff
Q: What is your reading on how things are progressing in the Iran war, given the different narratives you see?
The guest explains the war is fought on many fronts—military, nuclear developments, and a psychological front—while noting that outside observers struggle to disentangle competing narratives. He emphasizes that Iran remains committed to existential aims and that Western actions should consider both military realities and the aspirations of the Iranian people.

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The show frequently covers provocative takes on culture, politics, and current events, with a focus on challenging mainstream narratives. Episodes span topics such as UK grooming-gang controversies, international geopolitics (Iran, Venezuela), the culture wars and anti-woke sentiment, and analyses of media narratives around high-profile scandals. Notable guests range from authors and academics to journalists and commentators who push against conventional liberal perspectives, often blending sharp critique with discussions of free speech, sovereignty, and identity politics. The format tends toward thoughtful, often contrarian conversations that mix geopolitical analysis with social commentary, and the show frequently features robust sponsor ... more

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7. Stephen J Shaw
8. Julie Bindel

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