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Thinking Class

John Gillam
Capitalism
Immigration Policy
Elgin Marbles
Progressivism
Immigration
National Identity
Trust In Institutions
British Identity
Greek History
British Museum
Modernity
Christian Ethics
War and Peace
Political Ideologies
Cultural Values
Islam
Historical Interpretation
Cultural Narrative
Repatriation Of Artifacts
Cultural Heritage

Thinking Class is a weekly long-form interview podcast about history, culture, civilisation, and the moral and political challenges facing England, Britain and the West. Expect depth and clarity over headlines and hot-takes.

Hosted by John Gillam, the show features serious conversations with historians, academics, and thinkers including David Starkey, Peter Hitchens, Roy Baumeister, Lord Nigel B... more

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Will Tanner is a writer and commentator on history, politics, and the late imperial world, whose work explores the realities of decolonisation and what followed in its wake. Will is the Co-Founder of the American Tribune and he is the host of the pod... more

John Waters is an Irish journalist, author, and columnist known for his work with Hot Press, The Irish Times, and The Irish Independent. He has written on social and political issues, specialising in father's rights and cultural critiques. 

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Michael Reiners is a writer, lawyer, and architectural historian. Michael is the founder of the Reiners Project, which publishes essays, draft legislation and commentary on English constitutional law and the art and architectural landscape. 

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Lord Nigel Biggar is an Anglican priest, theologian, and moral philosopher, a member of the House of Lords, and Professor Emeritus of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford.  His most recent books are The New Dark Age: Why Liberals Must Win The C... more

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Lord Jonathan Sumption
Former Justice of the United Kingdom Supreme Court, medieval historian, and author
Author of The Challenges of Democracy
Episode: #115 - Lord Jonathan Sumption - Can Democracy Survive the Britain We’re Becoming?
Dr. Carrie Gress
Philosopher, theologian, cultural critic, bestselling author, and editor of Theology of Home.
Theology of Home
Episode: #114 - Dr Carrie Gress - How Feminism Became the West’s New Moral Authority
Firas Modad
Analyst and political economist focused on the Middle East and global geopolitics.
Modad Geopolitics
Episode: #112 - Firas Modad - Britain Is Losing Control At Home and Abroad: Demographics, Sovereignty, And Power
Azar Gat
Professor Emeritus at Tel Aviv University and author of major works on nationalism and political identity.
Tel Aviv University
Episode: #111 - Prof. Azar Gat - Why Ethnicity Is Inescapably Political And Nationalism Endures: Lessons For Britain & The West
Renaud Camus
Writer, painter, and photographer known for his works on demographic change and cultural transformations.
Episode: #110 - Renaud Camus - “The Disaster”: The Great Replacement, Elite Failure, And The Crisis Of The West
William Clouston
Leader of the Social Democratic Party
Social Democratic Party
Episode: #109 - William Clouston - Why British Politics Is A Case Study In Governing Against The National Interest
Professor Eric Kaufmann
Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham and Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science.
University of Buckingham
Episode: #108 - Prof. Eric Kaufmann & Dr Paul Morland - Demographic Timebomb 2060: The English & British Are Headed For Minority Status & Why It Matters
Dr. Paul Morland
Author and broadcaster who writes and speaks about demographic trends.
Episode: #108 - Prof. Eric Kaufmann & Dr Paul Morland - Demographic Timebomb 2060: The English & British Are Headed For Minority Status & Why It Matters
Stephen Balogh
Chairperson for the Social Democratic Party in the United Kingdom
Social Democratic Party, United Kingdom
Episode: #107 - Stephen Balogh - The State Of Democracy: Why Voters In Britain & Western Europe Are So Unhappy With Politics

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John Gillam
Host of a long-form interview series focused on history, culture, and the political challenges facing the West, with a notable focus on serious conversations with leading thinkers.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Wisdom not just knowledge

    In the vast ocean of information, there seems to be little truth and even less interest in wisdom. This podcast, the excellent guests, and the judicious interviewer, are all illuminating and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reflect101
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the Best

    One of the most thoughtful, insightful podcasts out there. Each episode is thought provoking and a reinforcement of civilised debate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richiemorgan59
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • First-rate podcast.

    Quality content, quality guests. Discovered by mistake.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Www.compton
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The podcast is praised for featuring quality guests who contribute to nuanced debates about history and culture.
Reviewers highlight the ability of the host to engage in enlightening and inspiring conversations that challenge mainstream narratives.

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#116 - Lionel Shriver - A Better Life? Immigration, Demography, and Belonging In The West
Q: What do you think about the roles of men and women in the immigration discussion?
There's a noticeable gender divide, with women often advocating for immigrants while men may view the situation with suspicion due to protective instincts over their territory.
#116 - Lionel Shriver - A Better Life? Immigration, Demography, and Belonging In The West
Q: Why did you choose to explore immigration through fiction rather than your usual polemical style in magazines and papers?
Fiction allows for a more nuanced portrayal of the realities surrounding immigration, allowing conflicting viewpoints and complex issues to emerge more vividly.
#068 - Lorenzo Warby - Why Economists' Predictions Go Wrong, The Roman Empire Fell, And Why You Should Never Give Bureaucrats Moral Projects
Q: What should we consider instead of capitalism?
We should talk about commerce and mercantile society, which better reflects the complexities of buying, selling, and organizing in economic activity.
#068 - Lorenzo Warby - Why Economists' Predictions Go Wrong, The Roman Empire Fell, And Why You Should Never Give Bureaucrats Moral Projects
Q: Lorenzo, why is capitalism an analytically dreadful term?
Capitalism is misleading because it is not a good description of how a mercantile society operates; it focuses too narrowly on capital and overlooks other critical factors like labor and land.
#066 - Theodore Dalrymple - Why Being Non-Judgmental Does Not Make You More Moral & Makes The World Worse
Q: What do you think is behind the non-judgmentalism?
Dalrymple identifies cowardice as a key element, leading people to avoid moral judgments.

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1. Lord Jonathan Sumption
2. Dr. Carrie Gress
3. Firas Modad
4. Azar Gat
5. Renaud Camus
6. William Clouston
7. Professor Eric Kaufmann
8. Dr. Paul Morland

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