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Lara Prendergast and William Moore host weekly conversations with Spectator writers and friends of the magazine. Over a glass of wine, they dissect the biggest stories across news, politics and culture – and how they are covered in that week’s edition of The Spectator.

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Britain is defenceless, declares the Spectator's cover piece this week. From the size of the armed forces to protection against cyber warfare, the government is not spending fast enough to meet the UK's security challenges. But is the public ready to... more

‘Authority is like virginity. Once it’s gone, it’s gone’ – that's just one of the damning quotes about Keir Starmer that Tim Shipman has extracted from sources inside the Labour government. Much of Starmer's bad luck this week is arguably of his own ... more

Is Britain ready for Artificial Intelligence? Well, bluntly, 'no'; that's the verdict if you read several pieces in this week's Spectator – from Tim Shipman, Ross Clark and Palantir UK boss Louis Mosley – focused on how Britain is uniquely ill-placed... more

Who really runs Britain: the government, foreign courts or international lawyers? This question is at the heart of Michael Gove’s cover piece for the Spectator this week, analysing the role of those at the centre of Labour’s foreign policy. Attorney ... more

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Recent Guests

Rupert Hawksley
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Matt Ridley
Writer and journalist, author of The War on Science
Episode: Weimar Britain, the war on science & are you a competitive reader?
Emily Hill
Journalist and commentator
Episode: Weimar Britain, the war on science & are you a competitive reader?
Lucas Oakeley
BookTok influencer
Episode: Weimar Britain, the war on science & are you a competitive reader?
Gareth Roberts
Writer for The Spectator, discussing Reform's camp aesthetic
The Spectator
Episode: Reform’s camp following, masculine rage & why do people make up languages?
Lionel Shriver
Author and journalist discussing media narratives around gender and violence
Episode: Reform’s camp following, masculine rage & why do people make up languages?
Dr. Bettina Beinhoff
Expert on constructed languages
Episode: Reform’s camp following, masculine rage & why do people make up languages?
Peter Parker
Expert in LGBT history and the language Polari
Episode: Reform’s camp following, masculine rage & why do people make up languages?
Paul Johnson
Economist and commentator
Episode: The coming crash, a failing foster system & ‘DeathTok’

Hosts

Lara Prendergast
Executive editor of The Spectator, known for her insightful commentary on political and social issues.
William Moore
The Spectator's features editor, recognized for his reporting on political events and social commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 342 ratings
  • Very poor

    Common and ordinary. Another uninspired podcast from The Speccie, which has well and truly lost its way as well as at least one paying subscriber.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Informative but ….

    I subscribe and this is a good introduction to the current edition. But blimey, can William Moore stop his fake, bellowing, annoying laugh.

    Does my head in.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    IAmSimmo
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Generally very good

    Consistently good discussion with an upbeat delivery. As with all podcasts of this type it’s ups and downs are linked with the people who feature.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CastelloHouse
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • High quality commentary on current affairs, politics et al with important dose of humour.

    Have never missed an episode since subscribing to Spectator podcasts, love the new round table format for The Edition. Eventually took out a magazine subscriptions so podcasts work, keep them coming please. TY.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatsPoddie
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 'New' trial format

    Any speccie podcast without Gove is going to be good but a line up of Lara, Damien,Freddie, Mary is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vANNilla52
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Labour turns on Starmer – inside the collapse, with Guto Harri, Tim Shipman & Toby Young
Q: Is that sort of fair to say about Starmer's aversion to politics?
Toby argues that Starmer seems to hate the politics of politics and is detached from the necessary ideological standpoint needed for effective governance.
Labour turns on Starmer – inside the collapse, with Guto Harri, Tim Shipman & Toby Young
Q: What are your reflections on what's happening to Keir Starmer's government right now?
Guto shares his experiences of the chaotic atmosphere and the importance of calmness during political turmoil, emphasizing the struggle for clarity and authority in leadership.
AI will bring down Keir Starmer – if Peter Mandelson doesn’t first
Q: What do you think should be done about AI?
There should be an ongoing national debate and a proper plan and strategy concerning AI regulation.
AI will bring down Keir Starmer – if Peter Mandelson doesn’t first
Q: Are you an AI optimist or a pessimist?
I am the leader of the analogue resistance.
‘No-one voted for them’ – Douglas Murray on the men actually running Britain
Q: Douglas, you wrote about Lord Herman last year, and you talked about his campaign against Britain. What did you make of our collection of three guilty men on the cover?
Douglas believes they are prime targets, emphasizing Powell's involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process but criticized his backdoor negotiations with the IRA.

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A podcast that features engaging discussions on current events and societal issues, focusing on topics from the week's edition of a major publication. The hosts facilitate conversations that explore political dynamics, cultural commentary, and significant news stories that resonate with today's audiences. Noteworthy for its balance between serious discourse and lighthearted banter, guests from various industries contribute diverse perspectives, making it appealing to those interested in politics, culture, and media insights.

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1. Coffee House Shots
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2. Matt Ridley
3. Emily Hill
4. Lucas Oakeley
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