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The Sceptic

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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.
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Listen to programs, interviews, and conversations with Peter Boghossian. This show started as "All Things Re-Considered," which took a closer look at the ideological capture of NPR. That program is complete, but the podcast is carrying on with interviews, conversations, and new projects from Peter and his team at National Progress Alliance. Visit to learn more and consider making a donation to support this work: https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/donate/
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I'm trying to discuss hot button topics in a reasonable manner. I'm also trying to figure out first principles and how we come by them and decide which are best. I'm speaking with academics, authors, journalists and activists in hopes of trying to find answers.
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Almost live from Berkeley, California; it's Aaron's Radio Show – The Podcast (AaronsRadio.show). The current format is "My Three Songs", where my guest selects three songs that are meaningful to them and we listen to the songs together and talk about why they chose those songs. This podcast does NOT include any licensed music. If you wish to hear the show with the music included, please stream episodes from our website, AaronsRadio.show . New episodes are released every Tuesday on the websit ...
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PA Books features authors of books about Pennsylvania-related topics. These hour-long conversations allow authors to discuss both their subject matter and inspiration behind the books.
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Dr Eric Kaufmann is Professor of Politics at the University of Buckingham. Luke and Eric discuss his understanding of woke, whether words are violence, what a post-woke world might look like, what to expect under a Labour government in the UK, and Eric's new centre for exploring heterodox ideas. Disagree with Eric? Let us know in the YouTube commen…
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Eric Kaufmann recently authored the book "The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism." Eric is a friend of the show and known for his data-driven, thoughtful analysis. During our conversation, Eric made a striking observation: "30% of Democrats wish the attempted assassination on Trump's life had succeeded." This st…
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The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns to talk to Nick about the UK riots, and two-tier Keir Starmer persecuting the British working class. This is a crossover episode with Jamie's podcast, Irreverand, so please enjoy this almost two hour chunk of quality podcasting. Get full episodes of The Current Thing, plus Nick's exclusive solo reaction episodes, a…
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I just wrapped up a great conversation with author and public intellectual Frank Furedi, who is ever-interesting. Frank has a new book, The War Against the Past, which I haven’t read yet but is on my must-read list. Given Frank’s heterodox and thoughtful writings, I’ve put this on my “Must Read” list. Frank and I frequently cross paths at conferenc…
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Welcome to this special episode of the Sceptic, with Professor Nigel Biggar. Nigel Biggar is Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford and the author of Colonialism: a Moral Reckoning. Nigel recently delivered the second lecture of Modern Dissent, a London lecture series challenging established ideas run b…
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Welcome to episode ten of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: Claire Fox, the cross-bench peer and founder of the Academy of Ideas, on the fallout of the Southport attack and the crisis of multicultural Britain; Dr. James Alexander, Professor of Political Science at Bilkent Uni…
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I recently had a conversation with Eli Steele (son of the legendary author Shelby Steele), an award-winning documentary filmmaker. We discussed his incisive, engaging, and timely film, Killing America. Killing America exposes pervasive anti-Semitism in the school system, what keeps it there, and the sickeningly underwhelming responses to it. Eli’s …
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Welcome to episode nine of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: Toby Young, Daily Sceptic Editor-in-Chief and the founder of the Free Speech Union, on Labour’s outrageous attack on free speech in universities; Our special guest this week Andrew Montford, Director of Net Zero Wat…
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Johann Hari is a British-Swiss author and journalist, known for his books and his articles in The Independent and Huffington Post. Since 2015, his writing has primarily dealt with the war on drugs, mental illness, and decreasing attention spans. His books on these subjects include Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Los…
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Journalist Steven Edginton joins us to discuss: -How he almost went to prison due to an investigation by counter terrorism police -Corruption and bias in the government and Civil Service -His insider knowledge of DEI practices in the workplace -What he has learned from covering politics on the ground in America -His thoughts on the assassination at…
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It was a distinct pleasure to speak with Gurwinder Bhogal (G), a British writer and public intellectual whom I respect tremendously. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including perceptions of Donald Trump, the implications of a Harris-Trump election, the recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life, and then shifted to philosophical …
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Welcome to episode eight of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: Dr David Livermore, microbiologist and Daily Sceptic regular, on the growing concerns about the Lucy Letby verdict, and how the Daily Sceptic led the world in raising them; Dr Angus Dalgleish, emeritus professor of…
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I traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Eithan Haim after losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo. Little did I know, losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo would lead to one of the most impactful conversations of my life with Dr. Eithan Haim, a courageous whistleblower who exposed Texas Children’s Hospital’s blatant lies regarding their transgender program for chi…
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I had a conversation with Alex Balekian, a congressional candidate for California's 30th congressional district. I invited his political opponent, Laura Friedman, to join me for a discussion on the show, but she initially claimed not to have received the email and later said she was too busy. As a result, I engaged in a simulated debate with ChatGP…
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Conservative peer and former chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost returns to the show to discuss: -What went wrong for the Tories in the recent election -What the future of the Conservative Party looks like -Who he favours as next Tory leader -His views on Nigel Farage and Reform UK -What the country will look like under Labour -How he was 'blocked' …
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I recently had a really interesting conversation with my dear friend Faisal Al Mutar. Faisal is from war-torn Iraq, and he’s the most American person I have ever met. He leads Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization dedicated to translating Enlightenment texts into Arabic, among other impactful initiatives. During our conversation, Faisal and I discu…
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In episode 2 of Bombshells, Amy and Fleur talk to Eric Kaufmann, professor of politics at the University of Buckingham. Eric is the author of Rise and Fall of Anglo-America, Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth? and Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration and the Future of White Majorities. He is a specialist in nationalism, populism and political and r…
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Welcome to episode seven of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: Special guest Ross Clark, Spectator columnist and author of Not Zero, on why Ed Miliband’s crusade against oil and gas could put Britain’s economy 6 feet under; Tony Morrison, who writes on US politics for the Dail…
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Luke Rudkowski and Peter Boghossian engage in a candid conversation about current events affecting the West. Luke emphasizes his steadfast principles of advocating for free speech, opposing war, and decentralizing power, which have remained consistent despite external pressures. He also addresses the challenges of navigating a landscape filled with…
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Welcome to this special episode of the Sceptic with Professor Eric Kaufmann, on his new book, Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution. Eric is Head of the Institute of Heterodox Social Science at the University of Buckingham, a member of the advisory board of the Free Speech Union and a senior fellow at Policy Exchange. Host La…
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Eric Kaufmann is a research fellow at CSPI and a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham. He joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution. Eric explains its thesis, which holds that the taboos around race that arose in the 1960s expanded into other areas of life and eventua…
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My thoughts on the terrible attack on President Trump, initially for paid subscribers, now releasing as a podcast. I talk about: -hearing the news while on live TV -different theories on how it happened -some shocking reactions from the media and various misguided individuals -what might happen next To get things like this in advance, plus the full…
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In Peter's second interview with Chris Martenson, the two analyze the precarious state of global economies, particularly focusing on Japan's economic trajectory as a cautionary tale for the United States. They advocate for honest dialogue and collective action to address impending economic catastrophes as brought on by an inability to pay the debt,…
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Glen Scrivener is an author, speaker, and Anglican pastor. He joins Luke for a fascinating discussion about his book The Air We Breathe. Disagree with Glen? Let us know in the YouTube comments! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecreedandculturepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreedandculturepodcast/ Twitter: Creed and Culture (@cr…
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Welcome to episode six of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following guests: Frank Haviland, editor at the New Conservative and author of The Frank Report substack, on Labour’s shallow election victory and the grim rise of Muslim sectarianism; Special guest David Frost, the Conservative peer and former chief Bre…
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Author and journalist Meghan Daum is the host of "The Unspeakable Podcast," an interview show that questions prevailing narratives. She realized that women with heterodox views did not have a space to hash out thoughts about the current cultural moment, so she created one. Thus, “Unspeak Easy" was born, an online and in-person community where women…
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Peter Boghossian, Christina Buttons, and Jill Escher have a candid conversation about autism. They explore key issues in autism research and community support, limited genetic findings despite extensive study, the potential of AI in risk detection and support automation, and the impact of prenatal hormone exposure on autism and gender development. …
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This week Nick and The Radical English Gentleman (AKA Zoomer Rory) go over all the highs and lows of election night and what it all means for the future of the UK. They discuss: -Reform UK winning 5 seats and Nigel Farage's crushing victory in Clacton -The big Tory candidates who lost their seats -The future of the Conservative Party -Whether Labou…
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Peter Boghossian and Andrew Gallimore explore the profound effects of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) on consciousness. They discuss DMT’s production of robustly coherent environments and “non-adaptable perceptions” as a casual explanation of DMT realms. Andrew also shares insights into DMT's entities and intelligences and they devise a test for evaluatin…
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BJJ legend Chris Haueter covers diverse topics from martial arts philosophy to political discourse. He links principles of Jiu-Jitsu to broader societal issues, discussing the balance between art, sport, and street applications in training. Haueter critiques modern political polarization and advocates for substantive dialogue over mudslinging. Chri…
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Welcome to episode five of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: CJ Strachan, Daily Sceptic regular and the founder of the Fair Job initiative, on how “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” took over the workplace – and how he’s fighting back; Andy Collingwood, writer and co-host of…
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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…
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Nick is joined by Professor Eric Kaufmann to discuss his new book, Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution. Topics covered include: -Why liberals are more to blame for woke than the radical left -The problem of 'cultural socialism' -Why emotional taboos are the real source of woke -How race became a 'sacred' category, and why w…
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I spoke with Batya Ungar-Sargon about her latest book, Second Class, the left’s abandonment of the working class and adoption of luxury beliefs. Follow me: @DangerousspeachFollow Batya: @bungarsargonYou can get Batya’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Class-Betrayed-Americas-Working/dp/1641773618/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=OdaTs&content-id=amz…
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Peter Boghossian and popular YouTuber King Crocoduck explore the erosion of traditional sources of meaning and the growing reliance on corrupt alternatives. They emphasize the importance of robust epistemology necessary for societal progress and individual well-being. Topics include meaning in life, hedonism, the implications of naturalism and Darw…
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Welcome to episode four of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: The mysterious and ever-incisive Daily Sceptic columnist J Sorel, on Keir Starmer’s technocratic plan to end parliamentary democracy; David McGrogan, associate law professor at Northumbria University, on a recent Su…
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Welcome to episode two of the Sceptic! On the show this week, host Laurie Wastell speaks to the following Daily Sceptic contributors: Ben Pile for a deep dive into the recent European elections and what it means for the EU’s Net Zero crusade Journalist Charlotte Gill on the madness of taxpayer-funded woke waste Dr. Noah Carl, Editor at Aporia, on t…
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Jack Posobiec and Peter Boghossian discuss Jack's new book, Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them), for which Peter wrote a blurb. They explore the history of communism and its modern-day manifestations, and why Jack refers to the fomenters of communist revolutions as "unhumans". Peter pushes back on Jack’s th…
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Exulansic shares her personal journey from identifying as transgender to becoming critical of gender-affirming care. She discusses her experiences and doubts about the irreversible effects of gender transition surgeries, the lack of sufficient informed consent for patients, and the ideological biases in medical practices. Exulansic creates radical …
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Nick is joined by Auron MacIntyre to discuss his new book, The Total State. Topics covered include: -Why the US Constitution didn't stop Covid tyranny -How liberal democracy morphed into the oppressive 'Total State' -Why the Total State is woke -How the state uses cancel culture to police public opinion -Auron's views on the Trump trial -What will …
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