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The Critic Show

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Weekly podcast from the Critic, Britain’s most civilised magazine.

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This week on The Critic Show, Henry and Tom are joined by Seb Milbank to discuss the Home Office’s Research, Information and Communications Unit, otherwise known as RICU, and the growing suspicion that the British state has tried to shape public narr... more

This week on The Critic Show, Chris Bayliss and Henry Hill are joined by Emma Schubert of the Henry Jackson Society to ask whether Britain is becoming a sectarian country. Emma discusses her research into the rise of Muslim sectarian politics in Engl... more

This month Critic wine columnist Henry Jeffreys talks to Daniel Grigg from Museum Wines in Salisbury about The Critic Wine Club’s latest South African selection.

Henry and Daniel discuss why South African wine has changed so dramatically in recent y... more

In the first episode of Starling on Sport, Boris is joined by Jack Davey to look ahead to this year’s Tour de France and ask whether anyone can realistically stop Tadej Pogačar. They discuss Pogačar’s astonishing season, and the threat posed by Jonas... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Schubert
Regular contributor from the Henry Jackson Foundation
Henry Jackson Society
Episode: Is Britain Importing Northern Ireland’s Politics?
Henry Hill
Political editor
The Critic
Episode: Is Britain Importing Northern Ireland’s Politics?
Daniel Grigg
From Museum Wines, wine importer/retailer/distributor
Museum Wines
Episode: The Critic Wine Club
Lord David Frost
Former UK diplomat and Brexit negotiator
UK Government/Influential Brexit figure
Episode: July Roundup
James Crouch
Head of public affairs at Opinium
Opinium
Episode: The New Economic Settlement
Sam Butler
Vice Chairman for the Future of Hunting Campaign
Future of Hunting Campaign
Episode: The Great Trail Debate
Dominic Green
Columnist from America
The Critic
Episode: The Anglosphere Question
Ioannes Chountis de Fabbri
Writer of Magnificent Navy on Land for The Critic
The Critic
Episode: The Decline of Statecraft
Fred Sculthorp
Contributor, dispatch from Dubai
The Critic
Episode: What has become of Britain?

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Not bad

    The women tend to be very good; less so the men, one of whom suffers more acutely than the other of classical TDS. We’ve all had our fill of that by now, thank you. Let’s focus on our own problems, which are legion.

    The paywall is disappointing as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Where has this podcast gone?

    On Apple podcast player, the last episode of this podcast is dated 15th October.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sparrow Fields
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show

    This is a fantastic show which does actual journalism - which is fantastic because most podcasts are a bunch of hopelessly ideological verbal diarrhea-fests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angrylf
    United States2 years ago
  • 👍

    Fascinating and eclectic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AliceD123
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • You lost me

    You lost me at “rev” Michael Coren. All one needs to know about the critic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boonit
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for actual journalism and thoughtful debate, noting high-quality guests and rigorous discussion.
Some critics feel the tone can be overly opinionated or partisan at times, with strong ideological stances.
A subset appreciates the breadth of topics, including energy policy and international politics, while others criticize episodes they view as biased or inconsistent.

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The Critic Wine Club
Q: Why has South African wine quality improved so much in the last decade?
Winemakers traveling and learning from regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone, and even Oregon, combined with a shift away from bulk production toward more careful, terroir-driven winemaking, has raised quality across the board.
The Critic Wine Club
Q: Tell us about Museum Wines and what you do.
Museum Wines is a wine importer, retailer, distributor, and e-commerce operator, covering every possible channel to get wine into glass, with a focus on supplying the trade.
The Decline of Statecraft
Q: Do you want to talk us through that?
The two officials (A and B) illustrate how work multiplies when you try to cope with rising workloads, leading to a larger bureaucracy through passive expansion rather than efficiency gains, a core idea of Parkinson's Law.
The Generation Delusion
Q: Should politicians be brought back to be grilled by peers for what they did during their time in office?
The host raises the notion of accountability through peers or parliamentary mechanisms, and the guest implies that robust scrutiny is essential but acknowledges the difficulty of balancing accountability with the political realities and long-term costs.
The Broken Police
Q: What changes have occurred to vetting practices, and what is the current state of the vetting process?
The guest describes the vetting panel as having historically overruled vetting decisions and notes that it has since been done away with or reformed, with increased vetting standards under newer leadership and more rigorous oversight.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Critic Show

What is The Critic Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, policy-leaning show that tackles current affairs, politics, and culture with a transatlantic lens. Episodes explore American and British governance, statecraft, media narratives, energy policy, policing, immigration, and reform, often featuring climactic debates and provocative takes. Guests range from scholars and policy thinkers to political observers, with a style that blends rigorous argumentation, historical context, and critical commentary on public institutions. The program is notable for its willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, interrogate policy tradeoffs, and connect UK politics to broader Anglo-sphere dynamics, making it a strong pick for listeners who want contrarian, data-informed discussion with a political e... more

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