The Sceptic
The Daily ScepticWelcome to The Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic’s weekly podcast. Host Laurie Wastell interviews the authors of some of the website’s most talked about recent pieces. Please subscribe, and remember: question everything; stay sane; live free. Produced by Richard Eldred.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Latest Episodes
Adam Wren on progress and pitfalls in the national grooming gang inquiry and David Turver on how to fix the energy crisis.
In Episode 74 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Adam Wren, campaigner and Director of Open Justice UK on progress ... more
Matt Goodwin on Britain’s demographic suicide and Eugyppius on Trump’s Iran blunder. Plus: the truth about the oil crisis.
In Episode 73 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Matthew Goodwin, broadcaster, author and Reform UK’s candidate for... more
The forgotten story of how Tower Hamlets was taken over by Bangladeshi-Muslim clan politics. Plus: Ben Pile on Paul Ehrlich’s legacy of lies.
In Episode 72 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Daniel Dieppe, researcher and political comment... more
David Shipley on how Labour just admitted that multiculturalism is dead. Plus: Chris Morrison on killer carbon pipelines.
In Episode 71 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell and journalist David Shipley discuss the Labour Government’s bizarre, draconi... more
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- Kathryn Porter for Prime Minister!
Fantastic interview!
Apple Podcasts5Helenatam
United Kingdom5 months ago - Kathryn Porter interview
Another superb interview from Laurie Wastell, thank you.
I’ve been following Kathryn Porter in podcasts for some time. Sheer brilliance. I wish she would be Secretary of State for Energy Security.
Apple Podcasts5Jac DoreUnited Kingdom5 months ago - Fantastic podcast
This is great as a counter point to the BBC the discussions and interviews of right of centre issues facing Great Britain is really interesting and the points well made!
The presenter is articulate and very good!
Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Piggy412United Kingdom8 months ago - Bottom Feeder
Michael Woolf is a bottom feeder who would sell his grandmother for a dollar and it was silly to get him on the programme
Apple Podcasts1ZimaluUnited Kingdoma year ago - Southport arrest interview
Wow! That was a very moving and upsetting interview! Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5DianneRPW
Canadaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #187 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Netherlands/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  New Zealand/News/Politics |
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A weekly political-issues show featuring interviews with authors and commentators who publish controversial or contrarian takes on current affairs, policy, and culture. The host tends toward skeptical, right-leaning perspectives and probes guests for practical implications of ideas like immigration, welfare, and energy policy. Notable for its pointed questions, clear stance on free speech and national identity, and a roster of guests who routinely challenge mainstream narratives. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking sharp, opinionated analysis and for brands looking to sponsor politically engaged audiences who favor direct, non-mainstream discourse.
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Recent guests on The Sceptic include:
1. Daniel Dieppe
2. Fred de Fossard
3. Theodore Dalrymple
4. Dr. Carl Trueman
5. Jack Rankin
6. David Starkey
7. Stephen Tucker
8. Dr. Bijan Omrani
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