
Welcome 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 | 87 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryPoliticsNews | |||

David Frost on the never-ending scourge of New Labour’s “stakeholder” revolution – and why Britain must reclaim free-market thinking.
In Episode 65 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to David Frost. David Frost, Lord Frost of Allenton, is a ... more
Theodore Dalrymple, on the 25th anniversary of his acclaimed Life at the Bottom, on crime, the underclass and liberal hypocrisy.
In Episode 64 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Anthony Daniels. Better known under his pen name, Theodore D... more
Harrison Pitt on Alaa Abd El-Fattah and British citizenship, Islamism and West Midlands Police and the fightback against anarcho-tyranny.
In Episode 63 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to Harrison Pitt, Senior Policy Fellow at Restore Brit... more
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Deputy Comment Editor at the Telegraph Poppy Coburn on race and the rape gangs; author and comedian Andrew Doyle on Labour's shameful denial... more
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Fantastic 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.
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!
Michael Woolf is a bottom feeder who would sell his grandmother for a dollar and it was silly to get him on the programme
Wow! That was a very moving and upsetting interview! Thanks!
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The content focuses on critical discussions surrounding political narratives, societal issues, and current events that challenge mainstream views. It often features interviews with authors and experts who present alternative perspectives on topics such as immigration policies, free speech, cultural identity, and environmental issues, fostering an atmosphere of skepticism and inquiry. The discussions are likely to address contentious subjects like race relations, welfare state dynamics, and the cultural implications of government policies without adhering to traditional or politically correct narratives. This podcast is noteworthy for its unapologetic stance on controversial opinions and its commitment to exploring discussions that are often... more
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