
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 383 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsSociety & Culture | |||

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