Best Silky Science Podcasts (2024)

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Silkie Carlo: Get ready for the crackdown 37:03

5d ago37:03

37:03

Could Keir Starmer exploit the summer riots to curtail civil liberties? From the return of the Counter Disinformation Unit to the start of live facial recognition, Big Brother Watch's Silkie Carlo joins UnHerd to discuss the UK crackdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7 Beauty Editors Reveal The #DamnGood Perfumes They’re Hoarding Now 56:27

6d ago56:27

56:27

Today’s #DamnGoods episode is all about the perfumes that beauty editors really hoard!! We’re welcoming *7* beauty editors from top publications – Elle, Allure, Fashionista and more – who are sharing their all-time fave fragrances, from a $600 ‘expensive vanilla’ blend to a before-its-time bottle you can only score on eBay. Plus, tune in to hear th…

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Aris Roussinos: Ethnic conflict has come to Britain 32:19

7d ago32:19

32:19

Riots that began in Southport last week have since spread to London, Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Bolton and Northern Ireland. UnHerd columnist Aris Roussinos was on the ground in Belfast as a firsthand witness to what he calls the 'ethnic conflict' of our era. He spoke to Freddie Sayers about what he saw and how civil clashes might change …

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Olympic boxing scandal: Sex and the science of fair sport 25:58

12d ago25:58

25:58

This morning, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won an Olympic boxing match by default after Italy's Angela Carini, abandoned the bout in protest. Why? Because Khelif, previously banned from the World Championships, has XY chromosomes. Sports scientist Tommy Lundberg joined UnHerd in the aftermath of the fight to discuss how the complex case could change…

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Kristin Cavallari on Her Sexy Debut Fragrance (and Boyfriend Mark Estes’ Reaction To It!), Her Worth-It Skincare Tool Splurge and That Whole Sunscreen Controversy 48:20

13d ago48:20

48:20

Kristin Cavallari – reality TV queen (Laguna Beach, The Hills and Very Cavallari), podcast host (“Let’s Be Honest,” ) 4 x New York Times best-selling author – plus, Founder & CEO of lifestyle brand, Uncommon James, joins us this week! Get ready as Kristin gets candid on everything from her skincare secret weapon, how she’s staying fit, why she rare…

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Nina Power: Free speech on trial 57:38

18d ago57:38

57:38

After a years-long legal battle, philosopher Nina Power has found herself on the vanguard of a complex question: do artists have the responsibility to engage with dangerous ideas? She joined UnHerd's Freddie Sayers to discuss the trial, why she still reads controversial books and what her story can tell us about the culture wars. Hosted on Acast. S…

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The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs. Plus: The New Product Drop to Help You Ace the “Fluffy” Hair Trend! 50:03

20d ago50:03

50:03

We took a trip to New York with Amika to learn all about the colourful brand behind the #1 dry shampoo in prestige hair care. Listen in as Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs delivers the scoop on the viral thermal round brush that helped usher in a fluffy hair revolution, what makes Amika’s best-selling Perk Up Dry Shampoo so damn good and, the brand new Volu…

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Emily Jashinsky: It was a new Donald Trump... for ten minutes! 22:49

25d ago22:49

22:49

As the Republican National Convention comes to a close, what has it told us about the future of the party? Fresh from watching Trump's headline speech in Milwaukee, DC Correspondent Emily Jashinsky joins UnHerd's Freddie Sayers to discuss the GOP gathering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Oren Cass: The philosophy of J.D. Vance 38:57

28d ago38:57

38:57

With J. D. Vance as Trump’s pick for VP, how are the masterminds of the New Right set to shape American politics? Policy strategist and founder of American Compass, Oren Cass, speaks to UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#DamnGood Amazon Prime Day Special! The Most Viral Products To Add To Your Cart, From the #1 Best-Selling Foundation on Amazon to a French Pharmacy Staple and a Cleanser That You Won’t Want to Travel ... 48:37

28d ago48:37

48:37

It’s a #DamnGood Amazon Prime Days shopping special! We’re in your feeds with an “early bird” episode dedicated to the viral finds flying off shelves. Tune in as we test-drive: The #1 best-selling cushion foundation on Amazon that’s gone completely viral on TikTok – and costs only $25 A $12 smash-hit liquid bronzer that you can score with its very …

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Donald Trump now seems invincible 32:01

29d ago32:01

32:01

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers talks to Emily Jashinsky about the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Ultimate 101 Guide to At-Home Skincare Treatments To Remedy Your Skin Conundrum (Melasma, Dark Circles, Pores, Pimples and More!) With Next-Gen “Status Facialist” Raquel Medina-Cleghorn 55:10

1M ago55:10

55:10

Named one of the “Next Generation of Status Facialists: New York City Edition” by Fashionista, Raquel Medina-Cleghorn’s client roster is a who’s who of the fashion world, counting in-the-glow models like Emily Ratajkowski, designer Simone Rocha and makeup artist Hung Van Ngo on her list. Today, the former fashion stylist is here to teach us everyth…

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Louis-Vincent Gave: Has populism been thwarted in France? 32:28

1M ago32:28

32:28

UnHerd's Florence Read talks to Louis-Vincent Gave about the shock surge in support for the left-wing coalition. Is this the end of populism in France or just the beginning? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Labour's shallow victory 38:36

1M ago38:36

38:36

This morning, British headlines were about the Labour Party's landslide victory in the UK general election. But take a closer look at the numbers, and there's another story under the surface. UnHerd's Political Editor, Tom McTague, joins Freddie Sayers to dive into the data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Are You Applying Your Makeup The Right Way? With Reese Witherspoon’s Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern 46:40

1M ago46:40

46:40

“I’m very into seeing the woman as she actually is.” This week we get a masterclass in less-is-more makeup with Emmy-nominated celeb makeup artist Molly R. Stern! For over three decades, Molly has aced the art of enhancing the natural beauty of her power women clientele (everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Maya Rudolph, Julia Roberts and more.) List…

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Niall Ferguson: Are we the Soviets now? 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

With public calls to remove the sitting US President, a UK election set to unseat its government and the rightward swing in Europe, it’s all change on the Western front. Best-selling historian Sir Niall Ferguson joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers for a wide-lens tour of populism and its discontents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Peter Hitchens, Rod Liddle, Matt Goodwin, Flo Read, Rowenna Davis: the Alternative Election Hustings 1:26:09

2M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Who should you vote for on the 4th of July? A week ahead of the general election, UnHerd's Freddie Sayers and Tom McTague host an alternative hustings to size up the competition. Our all-star cast includes Peter Hitchens arguing for the Tories (even though he wants to destroy them), Rod Liddle for the SDP, Rowenna Davis for Labour, Matt Goodwin for…

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Emily Jashinsky: Will the Democrats ditch Joe Biden? 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

Emily Jashinsky, UnHerd’s DC Correspondent, joins Freddie Sayers to give a blow-by-blow of last night’s Trump v. Biden debate and a closer look at the media reaction as it happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross Explain the Science Behind The Clock-Stopping Breakthrough Inspired By NASA 37:04

2M ago37:04

37:04

This week we’re welcoming back power cosmeceutical couple, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross, co-founder and chief creative officer of the beloved Dr. Dennis Gross skincare brand. In this sponsored episode, we find out whether LED skin devices (like the rose gold, hockey goalie-adjacent mask you’ve seen all over your f…

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How global government pushes censorship 32:03

2M ago32:03

32:03

Paul Coleman is executive director of Alliance Defending Freedom and has been involved in more than 20 cases before the European Court of Human Rights. He is the author of Censored (2016), about the rise of European hate crime laws. He joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers to demystify the inner workings of the international censorship complex. Hosted on A…

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The 🎵HOT-TO-GO🎵 #DamnGood Summer 2024 Beauty Musts That We’re Using Ourselves! Carlene’s New Silky SPF, Jill’s Waitlist-Worthy K-Beauty Moisturizer and The Coolest At-Home Hair Removal Device 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

This week we’ve edited down the latest hot-weather beauty launches (and culled the “stinkers” from our vanities!) to embrace the #DamnGood products that are going to be in our personal rotation all summer long. Tune in to hear about: A much-anticipated lip gloss collab that inspired people to wait in line for *hours* to snag a sample in NYC Jill’s …

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Save or Splurge: Esthetician Edition! Featuring “The LA Facialist” Candace Marino. Plus: How Much Should We Tip on Beauty Services? 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

Beverly Hills-based esthetician Candace Marino – aka The LA Facialist – is back on the podcast with her top skin treatment recommendations – to suit every budget. If you’ve ever wondered which skin-fixing procedures are a need to have vs a want to have, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll discover: Everything to know about Candace’s brand new, B…

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Election deep dive: Europe turns Right 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Is a rightward shift really hitting Europe? Regular UnHerd contributors Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, Thomas Fazi and Ralph Schoellhammer react to the breaking news of the European elections, with Freddie Sayers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nellie Bowles: Ex-Reporter Exposes New York Times 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

When Nellie Bowles got her dream job as a reporter for the New York Times, she thought she'd never leave her job at the legacy paper. But what she witnessed behind the scenes gave her a very personal insight into the political capture of the American newsroom. She tells UnHerd's Freddie Sayers about the disinformation movement, mainstream media bia…

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Are You Applying Your Sunscreen the Right Way? Plus Myth-Busting Those Rage-Bait SPF Headlines, Tanning on Trial and More With Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

Can eating an abundance of carrots give you a faux glow? Is sunscreen “absolutism” a thing of the past? And, are tanning beds the key to not looking “ugly,” as Gen-Z maintains? This week we decode the latest, controversial sunscreen headlines with Manhattan-based, board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr Michelle Henry. Join us as…

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Silkie Carlo: Get ready for the crackdown 37:03

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7 Beauty Editors Reveal The #DamnGood Perfumes They’re Hoarding Now 56:27

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Aris Roussinos: Ethnic conflict has come to Britain 32:19

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Olympic boxing scandal: Sex and the science of fair sport 25:58

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Kristin Cavallari on Her Sexy Debut Fragrance (and Boyfriend Mark Estes’ Reaction To It!), Her Worth-It Skincare Tool Splurge and That Whole Sunscreen Controversy 48:20

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Nina Power: Free speech on trial 57:38

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The Backstory Behind The #1 Ranked Hair Care Brand at Sephora with Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs. Plus: The New Product Drop to Help You Ace the “Fluffy” Hair Trend! 50:03

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Emily Jashinsky: It was a new Donald Trump... for ten minutes! 22:49

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Oren Cass: The philosophy of J.D. Vance 38:57

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#DamnGood Amazon Prime Day Special! The Most Viral Products To Add To Your Cart, From the #1 Best-Selling Foundation on Amazon to a French Pharmacy Staple and a Cleanser That You Won’t Want to Travel ... 48:37

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Donald Trump now seems invincible 32:01

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The Ultimate 101 Guide to At-Home Skincare Treatments To Remedy Your Skin Conundrum (Melasma, Dark Circles, Pores, Pimples and More!) With Next-Gen “Status Facialist” Raquel Medina-Cleghorn 55:10

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Louis-Vincent Gave: Has populism been thwarted in France? 32:28

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Labour's shallow victory 38:36

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Are You Applying Your Makeup The Right Way? With Reese Witherspoon’s Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern 46:40

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Niall Ferguson: Are we the Soviets now? 1:11:12

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Peter Hitchens, Rod Liddle, Matt Goodwin, Flo Read, Rowenna Davis: the Alternative Election Hustings 1:26:09

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Emily Jashinsky: Will the Democrats ditch Joe Biden? 30:46

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Are LED Skin Therapy Devices As Revolutionary as Retinol? Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross Explain the Science Behind The Clock-Stopping Breakthrough Inspired By NASA 37:04

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How global government pushes censorship 32:03

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The 🎵HOT-TO-GO🎵 #DamnGood Summer 2024 Beauty Musts That We’re Using Ourselves! Carlene’s New Silky SPF, Jill’s Waitlist-Worthy K-Beauty Moisturizer and The Coolest At-Home Hair Removal Device 52:27

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Save or Splurge: Esthetician Edition! Featuring “The LA Facialist” Candace Marino. Plus: How Much Should We Tip on Beauty Services? 47:30

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Election deep dive: Europe turns Right 1:00:36

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Nellie Bowles: Ex-Reporter Exposes New York Times 39:56

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Are You Applying Your Sunscreen the Right Way? Plus Myth-Busting Those Rage-Bait SPF Headlines, Tanning on Trial and More With Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry 52:13

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