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spiked is the magazine that wants to make history as well as report it. Subscribe to The spiked podcast for our weekly round-up of politics and culture.

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Latest Episodes

Luke Gittos, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers on the new divide in British politics, Trump’s fragile ceasefire and the ban on Kanye West.

Watch the second half of the discussion on spiked podcast: unlocked – our weekly bonus podcast, exclusively for spik... more

Ella Whelan, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers on the UK’s homegrown energy crisis, why Scott Mills deserves the presumption of innocence, and the woke war on dogs.

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Esther Krakue, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers on the Golders Green arson attack, Tucker Carlson’s praise of Sharia and the hypocrisy of celebrity ‘anti-fascism’.

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Four ambulances run by a Jewish community group in London’s Golders Green were set on fire in the early hours of Monday morning. Iran-linked terrorists have claimed responsibility. Here, Lorin Bell-Cross – political correspondent at the Jewish Chroni... more

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Recent Guests

Lorin Bell-Cross
Political Correspondent at the Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish Chronicle
Episode: ‘The intifada has come to London’ | Lorin Bell-Cross on the Golders Green attack
Maggie Oliver
Former detective constable, whistleblower on grooming gangs
Independent
Episode: ‘I tried to save them’ | Grooming-gangs whistleblower Maggie Oliver
David Turver
energy analyst and author of the Eigen Values Substack
Episode: Why Ed Miliband – not Iran – is to blame for the UK’s energy crisis | David Turver
Brendan O'Neill
Chief political writer at Spiked, frequent guest
Spiked
Episode: What’s the point of Trump’s war in Iran?
Jonathan Hall
Independent reviewer of terrorism legislation
UK Government, independent reviewer
Episode: ‘Islamists will exploit Labour’s “Islamophobia” ban’ | UK terror tsar Jonathan Hall
Ameer Kotecha
Former Foreign Office diplomat who wrote about civil service dysfunction for The Times
Episode: ‘The woke Foreign Office doesn’t stand for Britain’ | Ameer Kotecha
Miriam Cates
GV News guest on Iran and geopolitics
GV News
Episode: Iran: the folly of ‘regime change’
Nick Tyrone
Research Director at the Jobs Foundation
Jobs Foundation
Episode: Aberdeen: the city killed by Ed Miliband | Nick Tyrone
Maria Reglero
Women's Rights Consultant
Episode: Spain’s woke autocracy | Maria Reglero

Host

Fraser Myers
Fraser Myers is the Host and Deputy Editor at Spiked, known for engaging in discussions about controversial topics and societal critiques.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • JW

    Joanna Williams is my favorite writer and thinker. Spiked is superb.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States2 months ago
  • Passé, Stale & Soy

    Once upon a time, this was a refreshingly stimulating podcast & publication, but both became orthodox in outlook, generic, with a surfeit of bien pensant pearl-clutching. Why has Spiked taken to performative virtue-signalling worthy of every EU apparatchik and BBC lemming?

    Fraser’s takes are particularly insipid. He appears to be channeling the boredom of his own audience. The guests, never a strength, are now especially dreadful as well: at best adding nothing; at worst, subtracting much.

    Aft... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Accelerating downhill

    Once upon a time, this was a refreshingly stimulating podcast (and publication), but it’s become increasingly orthodox in outlook, generic, with a surfeit of pearl-clutching unbearable even for the greatest aficionados of décolletage. Why has Spiked taken to performative virtue-signalling worthy of an EU apparatchik?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Foxy Fox

    I love Claire and her common sense take on the world. Spiked! Is number 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States3 months ago
  • Brilliant show

    Listen weekly, have great guests and coving topics from a much needed centrist perspective

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edrowbo
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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There is a significant praise for the quality of guests, and the depth of insight provided often sparks significant debate among the audience.
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Some listeners criticize the podcast for perceived bias and sensationalism, indicating a divided audience on certain political perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Nick Timothy right about public Islamic prayer?
Q: Tom, what have you made of this discussion?
Tom argues the outrage was predictable but has mostly faded, and that Nick Timothy's post reflects concerns about public expressions of religiosity; he sees it as a sign that the issue will remain a political dividing line, not a settled matter.
‘I tried to save them’ | Grooming-gangs whistleblower Maggie Oliver
Q: What motivated you to take the government to a judicial review over the 20 recommendations from the inquiry?
Because the recommendations were not being implemented and there was a legitimate expectation that they would be; a legal challenge became the only viable way to force accountability and ensure lasting change for victims.
‘I tried to save them’ | Grooming-gangs whistleblower Maggie Oliver
Q: Can you describe what you saw as the mechanisms that allowed abuse to go on for so long without intervention from the police or social services?
There were deliberate turning away from the issue, a fear of rocking the multicultural boat, and a political hesitancy that let powerful figures escape accountability, while victims remained unseen and unprotected for decades.
Why Ed Miliband – not Iran – is to blame for the UK’s energy crisis | David Turver
Q: Should the UK government be pumping every available barrel of oil and expanding LNG imports, or continue with the current net-zero trajectory?
The speaker argues for lifting bans on drilling and fracking in the North Sea, reducing windfall taxes, and shifting away from heavy reliance on renewables to ensure energy security and economic resilience, even if that means reintroducing gas-fired generation and potentially coal in the short term to avert a crisis.
Why Ed Miliband – not Iran – is to blame for the UK’s energy crisis | David Turver
Q: Could you outline what's going on in the energy markets and why the world is in trouble right now?
Disruptions to key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz tighten global oil supplies, driving up prices; Europe is especially vulnerable due to limited gas production and reliance on LNG; gas prices in Europe are several times higher than the US, creating broad economic pressure.

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The content often revolves around politically charged discussions, featuring a variety of topics that critique current events, government policies, and societal issues. Recent episodes have included discussions on immigration, political scandals, elite accountability, and international relations, indicating a focus on both national and global concerns. Additionally, controversial themes such as free speech, cultural critique, and societal norms are frequently addressed, which adds depth to the dialogue and invites diverse perspectives. This podcast is particularly notable for its alignment with centrist and sometimes right-leaning viewpoints, making it a unique space for listeners who appreciate a counter-narrative to mainstream political d... more

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