The Edition
The SpectatorLara 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 | 398 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentarySociety & Culture | |||
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For this week’s Edition, Lara Prendergast is joined by the Spectator's political editor Tim Shipman, the writer Guy Stagg and the author and host of How to Fail Elizabeth Day.
This week, the guests discuss whether Nigel Farage’s Reform UK can see of... more
For this week’s Edition, Lara Prendergast is joined by the Spectator's deputy editor Freddy Gray, associate editor – and host of the Holy Smoke podcast – Damian Thompson and consultant psychiatrist and Daily Mail columnist Dr Max Pemberton.
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For this week’s Edition, Lara Prendergast is joined by The Spectator's John Power, feminist campaigner Julie Bindel and former adviser to Boris Johnson – and co-host of the In The Room podcast, Cleo Watson.
They explore the idea that the Strait of H... more
This week: William Moore is joined by The Spectator’s political correspondent Noa Hoffman, Telegraph columnist and Planet Normal co-host Liam Halligan, and The Spectator’s real life columnist Melissa Kite.
They unpack Tim Shipman and Noa Hoffman’s c... more
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- 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 Podcasts1Bibliophenia
United Kingdom4 months 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 Podcasts4IAmSimmoUnited Kingdom5 months 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 Podcasts4CastelloHouseUnited Kingdom6 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 Podcasts5NatsPoddieUnited Kingdom7 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 Kingdom8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #245 |  United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Italy/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
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A weekly, magazine-style conversation that blends current affairs, politics, and culture with thoughtful commentary from Spectator writers and guests. Discussions center on major UK and global stories, often tying them to the week's Spectator edition, with a mix of sharp analysis, insider perspectives, and cultural observations. Noteworthy is the balance between rigorous political debate and lighter, everyday life tangents, all delivered over a laid-back, wine-fueled format. Potential listeners who enjoy centrist, well-informed discourse with diverse guest voices and a distinctive editorial lens may find it especially engaging for staying updated on how stories are covered in a leading magazine ecosystem.
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Recent guests on The Edition include:
1. Cleo Watson
2. Noa Hoffman
3. Liam Halligan
4. Lionel Barber
5. Roya Nika
6. Prue Leith
7. Peter Frankopan
8. Rowan Williams
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