What's the Big Idea? Finally, Sarah Vine (once memorably described as being ‘like and loathed in equal measure, divisive, but never indecisive’) and Peter Hitchens (a man whose writing a critic was called to compare to a Guardsman’s boot: ‘as highly polished and potentially lethal’) meet once a week to look at the world and mutter, alas… Acclaimed columnist and journalist Sarah Vine and best-selli... more
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | a year ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews |
Sarah Vine wants to bin it off. Though given the decline in public services nationwide, that’s getting harder and harder to do. As the Birmingham bin strike rolls on, the council declares itself bankrupt and rats invade the city’s streets, we ask wha... more
Peter Hitchens hates to be blunt about these things, well, not really, but he’d really like to know why the police are so useless. And not in one specific instance or area, but generally. No coppers on the beat, rarely answering emergency calls and h... more
Peter Hitchens puts forward his defence of ‘Whataboutery and asks why does the west delight in attacking its current enemies like Putin for things it allows its friends like Tayip Erdogan to do with impunity? What is it with all this posturing hypocr... more
All human life is here.
Dogma, closed minds, modern slavery, net zero and why Peter will never enter the House of Lords - though he will take tea there – and why you’ll never find letters after his name.
Sarah asks why Labour are pushing for a new ... more
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Fantastic podcast. I know some think Hitchens is arrogant or out of touch but he is unquestionably far more educated and wiser than most journalists or politicians today. Most importantly, he thinks for himself and if perhaps not always entirely right, that’s certainly a respectable quality.
A great podcast. Just wish it was longer!
A splendid podcast full of pomp and pomposity. However when they denigrate various food types for example I only wish they would discuss what they do in fact eat and what their favourite meals etc are. I would imagine Peter Hitchens has never eaten tomato sauce, a fruit smoothie or had a milkshake in his whole life but that’s possibly an inaccurate profile based on my perception!
You asked for a survey response so I thought I would just jot down an idea here (now that I have a second or two). Whilst I love the long form discussion format; in order to differentiate yourselves in the marketplace (and to help us long suffering listeners in our day-to-day dealings with the financially and historically naive), could you please also present the ‘typical’ (and invariably emotional) arguments presented in contradiction to your positions across most of the media? This could be (c... more
Always good to hear what Hitchens has to say, but poor Sarah hardly gets a word in edgewise.
If Peter allowed Sarah to speak too, this would be a really good podcast.
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A noteworthy exploration of current events and societal issues takes center stage, with a focus on dissecting a single significant topic each week. Presenters engage in lively debates that span various subjects, including politics, cultural phenomena, and societal challenges, all delivered with a blend of humor and insight. The discussions often touch on the complexities of human behavior, ethical dilemmas, and the broader implications of contemporary events, making it rich for listeners interested in both critical thinking and entertaining commentary. This format is distinguished by its engaging back-and-forth style, where the personal anecdotes and contrasting viewpoints of the hosts add depth to the discourse.
Listeners can expect a mix... more
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