British Thought Leaders features in-depth conversations on issues that affect and shape our society and culture, giving a voice to those marginalised by legacy media. Hosted by NTD UK’s News Director Lee Hall.
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What Britain Stands to Lose with Digital ID | Alex Klaushofer
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33:23Author and journalist Alex Klaushofer talks about the upcoming digital ID, what it means for freedom in Britain, and why the lack of public support for this development is being ignored.By British Thought Leaders
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Government Housing Intervention, Bad Incentives & Renters’ Rights Chaos | Charlie Lamdin
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46:29Charlie Lamdin, the host of "Moving Home with Charlie," says the housing market is in a mess, with some of the key causes being wrong incentives for agents and failed government intervention. Lamdin says government housing targets will not be met because developers cannot make enough money from building houses. He says the upcoming Renters’ Rights …
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Turning a Child Against Their Parent Is a Growing Form of Abuse: Simon Cobb
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45:03Simon Cobb founded the organization People Against Parental Alienation (PAPA) to help parents who have been alienated from their children, usually by an ex-partner, which Cobb says is a form of child abuse and is also damaging to the parent, family, and society. He also discusses related problems, including police inaction, the nonenforcement of co…
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The Demographic Crisis Threatening Britain's Survival: Paul Morland
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44:21Demographer Paul Morland tells NTD’s Lee Hall why he’s calling for a cultural change when it comes to families and babies. Morland says our society, economy, and way of life are under threat from tumbling birth rates and an ageing population. He says we need to break the taboo of talking about having bigger families, and that politicians should be …
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WOKE ART? How Progressivism is Destroying the Art World | Alexander Adams
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46:07Artist Alexander Adams talks to NTD’s Lee Hall about the need for a dissident arts movement. Adams says progressivism and a powerful left-wing intelligentsia have damaged the art world beyond repair and left conservative-leaning artists without a path for progression. He talks about the forging of a new arts movement and stepping beyond the culture…
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The CCP has Infiltrated British Politics and the Treasury is to blame - David Murrin
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40:44Global forecaster David Murrin tells NTD’s Lee Hall about what he sees as the world’s biggest danger: the Chinese Communist Party. Murrin says the CCP plans to take over the world, destroying Western democracy and freedom through naval power, espionage, and infiltration. He talks about weapons the CCP has at its disposal that Western militaries can…
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We Don't Have the Defence or Leadership to Handle the Coming Conflict: David Murrin
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34:09NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with global forecaster David Murrin for a wide-ranging interview on topics including the state of Britain’s politics, the urgent need to improve our defence capabilities, and the importance of cheaper energy and better manufacturing. Murrin says people in Britain will need to put aside their differences as the threat of glo…
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Culture Wars Have Been Part of British Politics for Centuries: George Owers
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49:43NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author George Owers to talk about his new book, which covers a 17th-century rivalry that shaped the future of British politics: the Whigs versus the Tories. George talks about parallels between the political and social battles 300 years ago and what we are experiencing today, and suggests that Britain has never really …
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The Faceless Tyranny: Martin Durkin on Britain's Intolerant Ruling Class
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45:12NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with filmmaker Martin Durkin, who is investigating Britain's new ruling elite on his Gorilla Science YouTube channel. Durkin says that an enormous and faceless class has taken control of Britain, from intelligentsia and civil servants through to the media, and that escaping this bind will be a monumental task. He talks abou…
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Our Energy Crisis Has Caused Deindustrialization, Decline, and Decay: William Clouston
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44:06NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with the leader of the UK's Social Democratic Party, William Clouston, to talk about the damage caused by Britain's energy crisis and what we can do to solve it. Clouston also talks about immigration, rural culture, and why the government's housing targets are not realistic.By British Thought Leaders
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To Fix Britain, We Need to Take Back Control of Our Legal System: Steven Barrett
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54:16NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with barrister, legal commentator, and constitutional expert Steven Barrett to discuss fixing what Barrett believes to be Britain’s bloated laws and rebuilding trust in our legal system. Barrett talks about two-tier justice, Fabian influence on Britain, and why civil justice is becoming less accessible to ordinary Brits.…
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We Need to Prioritise Stable Families to Improve Our Society: Richard J. Morrissey
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35:43NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Richard J. Morrissey to talk about why we should laud stable families, the damage post-war progressivism has done to young people, and the difficulties faced by young men in modern Britain. @RJTMorrissey @LeeAlanHallBy British Thought Leaders
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British Countryside and Farming Suffering at the Whims of Our Politicians: Richard Negus
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44:56Conservationist, author, and hedge layer Richard Negus talks to NTD’s Lee Hall about the growing gulf between politicians and British farming. Negus says policy choices such as rewilding or a ban on burning moorland vegetation will have a negative impact on the countryside, and that rural people are not listened to by government scientists.…
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Westminster Needs to Start Saying 'No' to the Chinese Regime: Chloe Cheung
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35:13Chloe Cheung is a 20-year-old Hongkonger living in Britain. She has a HK$1 million bounty on her head from the Hong Kong authorities, who disapprove of her calling for freedom in the city. Cheung talks to NTD’s Lee Hall about how this has changed her life, how the British government can do more to support Hong Kong, and why she’s opposing the propo…
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Our History Should Be Celebrated and Preserved, Not Rewritten: Tom Rowsell
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46:16Historian Tom Rowsell talks to NTD’s Lee Hall about the importance of history and the motivation behind his YouTube channel Survive the Jive. Rowsell describes the backlash he received when standing up to attempts to rewrite British history and ban historical terms, and why it’s crucial we don’t allow the past to be rewritten. He also talks about t…
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Brexit 'Reset' Would See Europe Making Britain's Rules Again: Catherine McBride
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1:01:49Economist and international trade expert Catherine McBride OBE sits down with NTD’s Lee Hall to talk about the British government's plans for a Brexit reset. McBride asks why a sovereign Britain would want to cede its powers to Europe to make rules for trade, food, and agriculture. She also talks about U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of internati…
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Forced Organ Harvesting by China's Killer Doctors: Dr. Harold King
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50:08NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dr. Harold King, European director of Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting. King talks about the horrific realities of organs being forcibly taken from innocent people who are left for dead, the massive profits the Chinese regime is making from this, how the international community can stand against it, and what it …
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The British Need to Fall in Love With Themselves Again: Yoram Hazony
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47:12NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with philosopher and author Yoram Hazony to talk about the virtues of nationalism, the damage caused by an establishment that prioritises being part of an international liberal elite, and why Britain needs one hundred Nigel Farages.By British Thought Leaders
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Uncovering China's Subversion of the United States From Within: Joshua Philipp
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29:47NTD’s Lee Hall sits down in New York’s "Crossroads" studio with host and investigative journalist Joshua Philipp for the second half of this interview. Philipp talks about accidentally uncovering one of the largest Chinese spy networks in the United States, the layers of control and espionage that are used to subvert America, and why years of death…
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The 'Migrant Crisis' Is a Facilitated, Planned, Taxpayer-Funded Agreement: Joshua Philipp
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33:50NTD’s Lee Hall sits down in New York’s "Crossroads" studio with host and investigative journalist Joshua Philipp to talk about his reporting on the border crisis. Philipp says he traveled to the Darién Gap, one of the most dangerous places in the world, to talk to migrants, officials, and even gang members. He reveals a shadowy network run by the U…
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Tiny, Cheap Drones Are Changing the World: David Hambling
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31:44NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with tech journalist and drone specialist David Hambling to hear how small, $500 drones are destroying multimillion-dollar fighter aircraft and disadvantaging developed nations in combat. Hambling says China produces most of the world’s drones and that there is a serious risk to security if they were to be repurposed as wea…
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The NHS Is Not the Envy of the World, It Needs Reform: Dr. Michael Christopher
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45:09NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with general practitioner and author Dr. Michael Christopher to talk about why the National Health Service (NHS) is in a constant state of crisis. Christopher says we need to move on from society-wide NHS worship and the misconception that it is the envy of the world. He discusses alternative health care systems and explain…
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Green Lies, Climate Disinformation, and the Censorship Complex: Ben Pile
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1:03:55NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with researcher and writer Ben Pile to talk about the lack of debate on climate, the media’s stifling of views that question prevailing narratives, the vanishing green jobs, and how our weather reports have been weaponized.By British Thought Leaders
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Communal Splits Put Britain on the Edge of Violent Uprising: Tom Jones
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39:36NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with writer and Conservative councilor Tom Jones, who says the weakening of British identity and mass immigration are causing communal splits in the UK. Jones says this is causing increases in sectarian voting, ethnonationalism, and disillusionment with what Britain has to offer.…
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Western Media Don't Understand the Machinations of the CCP: Allen Zeng
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32:30NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Allen Zeng, journalist, commentator, and presenter of podcasts Fang Wei Time and Good Morning China. Zeng says commentators in the West struggle to understand the machinations of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He also talks more broadly about the future of China and how the CCP has hoodwinked the world with its app…
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The Equality Act Is Damaging Our Culture and Is Not Fit for Purpose: Alka Sehgal Cuthbert
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27:19NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, the director of Don’t Divide Us, to talk about the Equality Act. Sehgal Cuthbert says this law is breaking down Britain’s workplace civility and creating a grievance culture, resulting in a big rise in tribunals—most of which are rejected. She says the Act is used to police our relationships in th…
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Human Rights NGOs Are Facing an Existential Crisis of Trust: Helena Ivanov
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32:27NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Helena Ivanov, an associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, to talk about the deepening crisis of trust in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Ivanov says that erosion of trust threatens their ability to operate effectively and help the people they are supposed to serve. She also talks about how authoritarian re…
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Progressive Ideology Has Infiltrated All Aspects of Our Society: Ben Cobley
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36:05NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Ben Cobley to talk about progressive ideology and how it has infiltrated Western society, from government and business to the arts.By British Thought Leaders
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Children Have Stopped Reading–It's Terrible for Our Future: Philip Womack
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27:23NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Philip Womack to discuss his recent piece on a study that yielded concerning results regarding the cognitive abilities of young people. Womack talks about why reading is important for youngsters and the stark consequences of a post-literate generation ruled by technology.…
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China's AI Development Is a Danger to the Free World: M. Dane Waters
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28:46NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with political strategist, author, and filmmaker M. Dane Waters to talk about his report on China’s development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its negative impact on the world. Waters explains the many areas affected—from warfare and finance to social media and international organizations such as the United Nations. He…
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Plastic Pollution Is Everywhere—We Need International, Innovative Solutions: Richard Thompson
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49:44NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with "godfather of microplastics" professor Richard Thompson OBE to talk about the massive amounts of plastic in our oceans, how product design changes could make a significant difference to plastic pollution, and the importance of cooperation between policymakers, profit-seekers, and scientists to protect our environment.…
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Medical Research Is Grossly Distorted by Money and Confirmation Bias: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
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38:55NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dr. Malcolm Kendrick for the second half of his interview. Kendrick says the world of medical research can no longer be trusted, a view echoed by editors of some of the world’s leading medical journals. He discusses how money distorts medicine, and what steps can be taken to see through the hype.…
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Statins and Lowering Cholesterol Do Not Stop Heart Disease: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
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35:51NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, a general practitioner who has spent decades speaking out against the idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease. Kendrick says we have been misled about the effect that eating saturated fat has on heart health. He also talks about statins, the most widely prescribed and profitable dru…
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The People Smugglers Are Winning, We Need to Break Their Business Model: Tony Smith
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44:54NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with former head of UK Border Force Tony Smith to talk about enforcing our borders. Smith says the people-smuggling criminal gangs are currently winning the battle and talks about how their business model could be broken. He says those who enter illegally are not subject to the same thorough checks as legal migrants, and di…
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Rapidly Declining Testosterone and Fertility Are a Threat to Our Existence: Charles Cornish-Dale
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1:03:41NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with anthropologist, historian, and author Charles Cornish-Dale, also known as Raw Egg Nationalist to talk about his new book 'The Last Men: Liberalism and the Death of Masculinity'. Cornish-Dale says a rapid decline in testosterone is causing existential harm to male fertility and leaving men with serious health and social…
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We Spent £220 Billion on Decarbonisation and Saw Zero Financial Benefits: Kathryn Porter
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54:31NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with independent energy consultant Kathryn Porter who says Britain is at severe risk of blackouts. Porter explains how the move to more and more renewables is behind this risk, as they are unstable and not as compatible with our current grid as traditional power sources. She also explains why renewable energy is the most ex…
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We Need Profound Change to Stop Britain’s Catastrophic Decline: Douglas Carswell
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52:48NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with former member of Parliament Douglas Carswell to discuss his recently published set of milestones to restore Britain. Carswell talks about taking control of the machinery of state, fixing a broken legal system, securing borders, stopping mass immigration, and reducing public spending.…
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We Need to Talk About Britain’s Biggest Killer of Men Under 50: Susie Bennett
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38:24NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with male suicide researcher Dr. Susie Bennett, who says we need to pay more attention to Britain’s biggest killer of men under 50. Bennett talks about the drivers behind Britain’s suicide figures, the conversations she’s had with men who have contemplated ending their lives, and the importance of building empathy for men a…
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We Need to Stop Identity Politics From Destroying Our Society: Rick Bradford (William Collins)
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1:02:00NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with men’s rights expert Rick Bradford, who writes under the pen name William Collins. Bradford says identity politics has infiltrated many aspects of British life and is destroying the very fabric of our society. He talks about his research into the disadvantages faced by men and boys amid the "acceptable prejudice" of ins…
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Legacy Media Not Holding Governments, Institutions to Account: Lewis Brackpool
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44:20NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist Lewis Brackpool to discuss the use of freedom of information requests to hold the powerful to account. Brackpool talks about his investigations into water contamination, the placing of government messaging in popular entertainment, and undocumented meetings between the government and high-profile business le…
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Developers of AI Superintelligence Know It Endangers Humanity: Roman Yampolskiy
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19:41NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with AI safety expert professor Roman Yampolskiy, who says we are only a couple of years away from AI superintelligence that will endanger humanity. Yampolskiy says the companies developing AI are aware of the danger, but are driven by technological competition and profit. He says we have no way to predict or control intell…
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Our Laws Are Being Used Against Us to Undermine Our Freedoms: Michael Reiners
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42:05NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with lawyer and author Michael Reiners, who says key pieces of legislation are being used against the British public in ways that lawmakers never intended. Reiners talks about the Public Order Act and how it’s being used to prosecute people for offensive social media posts, creating a chilling effect on free speech. He also…
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Britain's Nightlife Crisis Is Damaging Employment, the Economy and Our Culture: Michael Kill
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19:33NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association. Kill says Britain’s night time industries face existential issues as many people can no longer afford to go out. The industry employs more than 2 million people and boasts a turnover of more than 150 billion pounds, so losing its nightlife would have serious c…
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Our Politicians Need to Tackle the Realities of Child Sexual Abuse: Emma Jane Taylor
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36:28NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with child sexual abuse campaigner Emma Jane Taylor, who talks about the shocking statistic that 90 percent of child sexual abusers are known to their victims. Taylor questions why stranger danger is focused on in schools, and says the prevalence of sexual abuse in Britain will only change when the country's political leade…
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Technology and Control Are Destroying What It Means to Be Human: Alex Klaushofer
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47:16NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist and author Alex Klaushofer, who writes the Substack "Ways of Seeing." Klaushofer talks about transhumanism and how robot replacement threatens to take away what it means to be human: emotion, spirituality, and creativity. Klaushofer says technology is being used to drive us toward authoritarianism, especiall…
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China's Domination of Science and Technology Is a Danger to National Security: Charles Parton
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57:16NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Charles Parton OBE, a former British diplomat who spent 22 years working in China. Parton says our politicians, academics and business people need to be more aware of the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He says the CCP sees science and technology as a key battleground and has been building dominance …
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Exposing the CCP's Global Persecution Campaign Against Shen Yun: Jared Madsen
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26:57NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Jared Madsen, master of ceremonies at Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun is the world’s premier Chinese classical dance show and has been subject to ongoing attacks from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Madsen explains how Shen Yun’s mission to revive traditional Chinese culture is directly at odds with the atheist n…
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We Need to Deal With Our Problems or Britain Will Become a Failed State: James Price
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1:00:49NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with James Price, commentator and former government adviser. James shares his knowledge and experience of what some people call “the Blob” or “Deep State”—the thousands of civil servants who run the country no matter who is elected. He talks about JD Vance's recent speech and how changes in America could benefit Britain, an…
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We Don't Have the Money, Workforce, or Materials to Achieve Net Zero: Michael Kelly
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54:36NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michael Kelly, professor emeritus of technology at the University of Cambridge. Kelly was a government scientist when the Climate Change Act launched in 2008, and has been researching the reduction of carbon in Britain since then. He wrote to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband to say that the Net Zero tar…
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Billionaire Media Owner Jimmy Lai Is an Opponent the CCP Has Never Seen Before: Mark Clifford
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34:44NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Mark Clifford, an author and the president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. Clifford talks about Hong Kong entrepreneur Jimmy Lai's incredible rise from rags to riches, becoming a billionaire media owner and Hong Kong's most famous dissident. Clifford explains why, despite having the means to escap…
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