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 | 69 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||
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Michael Murphy on Charlie Kirk, free speech and the scourge of “anti-fascism”, and Ben Pile on how the British public are going cold on global warming.
In Episode 51 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests:
Michael Murphy... more
Australia’s populist fightback against its immigration disaster, Jess Gill on the Left’s blindspot over Iryna Zarutska and Dr Tilak Doshi on how Net Zero is exacerbating Europe’s fiscal crises.
NB: This week’s interviews were recorded before the hor... more
Ed West on the persecution of Graham Linehan, the asylum hotel protests and ‘colour-blind’ casting, and Steven Tucker on veggie authoritarianism.
In Episode 49 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests:
Ed West, historian a... more
David Shipley on his prison corruption scandal investigation, Lucy Connolly’s release and the migrant hotel protests and David Turver on the energy price cap rise and Ed Miliband’s false promises.
In Episode 48 of the Sceptic, host Laurie Wastell sp... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Piggy412
United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom7 months ago - Southport arrest interview
Wow! That was a very moving and upsetting interview! Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5DianneRPW
Canada9 months ago - Balanced…
…fair, & intelligent. Reminds me what the Eco used to be!
Apple Podcasts5yehgitzUnited Kingdom10 months ago - A bit amateur
Good podcast ruined by Will Jones ‘er’ and ‘erming’ his way through sections that should be half as long.
Apple Podcasts2RCE76United Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #199 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  Netherlands/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #180 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Ireland/News/Politics |
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What is The Sceptic about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on pressing and often contentious issues, this podcast offers in-depth discussions surrounding immigration policies, cultural identity, free speech, and socio-economic challenges in Britain and beyond. Notable themes include critiques of government policies, the intersection of criminal justice and societal norms, as well as explorations of historical and contemporary events that shape public opinion. The format combines interviews with industry experts, commentary from commentators with diverse perspectives, and analyses of recent political happenings, often highlighting under-represented viewpoints that challenge mainstream narratives. Overall, it presents a unique blend of critical commentary and investigative dialogue that is l... more
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2. Jordan Knight
3. Jess Gill
4. Ed West
5. Lubna Zaidi
6. Professor Norman Fenton
7. James Graham
8. Preston Byrne
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