
spiked’s Brendan O’Neill discusses today’s big ideas and bad ideas with an esteemed guest.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 349 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

Simon Sebag Montefiore – historian and author of The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Simon and Brendan discuss the historical rulers, revolutionaries and empires that are still shaping... 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 – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show. Fred and Brendan discuss wh... more
Peter Hitchens – Mail on Sunday columnist – returns to The Brendan O’Neill Show. Peter and Brendan discuss why voting never changes anything, why conservative parties are so hopeless, and why chaos, anarchy and tyranny await.
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Roy K Altman – US district judge and author of Israel on Trial – is the latest guest on The Brendan O’Neill Show. Roy and Brendan discuss why the Gaza war is not a ‘genocide’, why there is no ‘apartheid’ in Israel, and why Israelis are not ‘coloniser... more
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This interview was fascinating and informative as Matt Ridley always is..
This is a great podcast for honest and open discussion which is sorely needed these days.
A great interviewer
Wonderful to hear Mr Ibrahim on the podcast. He’s a bold and articulate truth teller.
Were it not for the fact that I’ve enjoyed so many of your other programmes, I’d be very tempted to leave an unfavourable rating for subjecting your loyal audience to 45 minutes of Frank Furedi. The man is a crank who lets his own political preferences completely colour any “analysis.” In a similar vein, little more can be said for Spectator confrère
Rod Liddle, whose slovenly everyman schtick is as tired as his ersatz acumen.
There’s plenty of Trump hysteria to be found elsewhere. Do you reall... more
O’Neill is a “useful idiot,” ostensibly opposed to the Islamists & the totalitarians, but parroting their talking points about the evils of the West.
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Bringing together provocative, opinionated conversations with intellect-led guests, this show centers on big ideas in politics, culture, and media. Episodes frequently tackle free speech, identity politics, international affairs, and skepticism toward mainstream institutions. A recurring strength is sharp, contrarian dialogue with guests who challenge conventional narratives, ranging from politicians and journalists to authors and academics. Listeners who enjoy rigorous debate, ideological diversity, and strong stances on civil liberties will likely find this program especially compelling for understanding contemporary political culture through provocative questioning and informed critique.
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Recent guests on The Brendan O'Neill Show include:
1. Simon Sebag Montefiore
2. Fred Fleitz
3. Peter Hitchens
4. Roy Altman
5. Rod Liddle
6. Hillel Neuer
7. Josh Hammer
8. Miriam Cates
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