The Edition
The SpectatorThe Spectator's flagship podcast featuring discussions and debates on the best features from the week's edition. Presented by Lara Prendergast and William Moore.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 377 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentarySociety & CultureNews | |||
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Can Farage plot a route to Number 10, asks Tim Shipman in our cover article this week. He might be flanked by heavyweights – such as his head of policy Zia Yusuf and Conservative Party defector Danny Kruger MP – but he will need a lot more people to ... more
A far cry from the ‘roaring twenties' of the early 20th Century, the 2020s can be characterised as the ‘boring twenties’, argue Gus Carter and Rupert Hawksley in our new year edition of the Spectator. Record numbers of young people are out of work bu... more
The Spectator’s senior editorial team – Michael Gove, Freddy Gray, Lara Prendergast and William Moore – sit down to reflect on 2025. From Trump’s inauguration to the calamitous year for Labour, a new Pope and a new Archbishop of Canterbury, and the o... more
The Spectator’s bumper Christmas issue is a feast for all, with offerings from Nigel Farage, Matthew McConaughey and Andrew Strauss to Dominic Sandbrook, David Deutsch and Bonnie Blue – and even from Her Majesty The Queen.
To take us through the Chr... more
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- 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 Podcasts4CastelloHouse
United Kingdoma month 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 Podcasts5NatsPoddieUnited Kingdom2 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 Podcasts5vANNilla52United Kingdom3 months ago - Great listen
One of my favorite podcasts, always fun to listen to!
Apple Podcasts5Mulligan’s
United States6 months ago - Getting Worse
Just don’t challenge guests enough. Particularly the regular Labour bloke who adores Starmer. Too friendly, missing any real depth and all too often guests just go unchallenged.
Apple Podcasts2HvcfgnjUnited Kingdom9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Italy/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  France/News/News Commentary |
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What is The Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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How many episodes of The Edition are there?
The Edition launched 7 years ago and published 377 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Edition include:
1. Rupert Hawksley
2. Emily Hill
3. Lucas Oakeley
4. Dr. Bettina Beinhoff
5. Paul Johnson
6. Rosie Lewis
7. Lionel Shriver
8. Igor Toronyi-Lalic
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