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Robert Tombs: Putting the war in Gaza in historical context

To put the recent protests over the war in Gaza into their historical context, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton is joined by the renowned historian and author of The English and Their History, Robert Tombs, in the latest Off Script podcast.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/hk-p08GE2-0 |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 20241h 11m

Antony Beevor: Is Putin’s war in Ukraine a continuation of the Russian civil war?

Is Putin’s war a continuation of the Russian civil war? What lessons has the Russian leader learned from Stalin? How has the war in Ukraine impacted historians?To discuss these topics and more, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton is joined by the historian Antony Beevor.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/DFW5V4IB_PA |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202457 min

Mark Stoleson: Is woke capitalism a threat to the West?

How has GB News changed British politics? Is woke capitalism a threat to the West?To discuss, Steven Edginton is joined by Mark Stoleson, the CEO of Legatum, a powerful investment firm with interests in GB News and other major projects.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/B1O_sFO1uPE |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202442 min

Simon Heffer: Do the Tories face electoral oblivion?

As opinion polls suggest the Conservatives face electoral oblivion, could we witness a repeat of a 1997 landslide, or even 1906?To discuss, Steven Edginton is joined by the historian and Telegraph columnist Simon Heffer.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GLG6xjfOZ-Q |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 20241h 2m

Diana Furchtgott-Roth: Are we in an energy cold war?

Is Net Zero destroying our energy capacity? Are we in an energy cold war?To discuss, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton is joined by the economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth of the Heritage Foundation who has served in every Republican administration since Ronald Reagan. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/tB6HxgxVsaE |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202449 min

Dr Kevin Roberts: The state of American conservatism, President Biden and the Blob

Dr Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation, one of America's most influential conservative think tanks.The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with him to discuss the state of American conservatism, President Biden and the Blob for the latest Off Script podcast.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/BWST_E8z1eA|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202351 min

Jason Kenney: The impact of Canada's radical euthanasia laws

Jason Kenney is the former Premier of Alberta and a Canadian conservative politician. He sits down with Steven Edginton to discuss the state of his country, including Canada’s radical new euthanasia laws.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Cv2AcBqap8s|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202351 min

Michael Shellenberger: Why climate change has become a 'religion'

Michael Shellenberger is an environmentalist, author, and advocate for pragmatic solutions to climate change.He joins Steven Edginton to talk about the ‘religion’ of climate change.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/tqcDyHdbYd4|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 202347 min

Dennis Prager: What are the threats to Western civilisation?

Dennis Prager is a conservative thinker, commentator and one of America’s most successful political entrepreneurs, most well known for establishing PragerU, one of the largest conservative online platforms. Steven Edginton is joined by Mr Prager to discuss threats to Western civilisation.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/OudTXT_9CzY|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202353 min

Anna Loutfi: Does free speech exist in Britain?

With people being arrested for posting offensive memes, and with crack downs on so-called disinformation, does free speech exist in Britain?To discuss, Steven Edginton is joined by the equality and human rights barrister from the Bad Law Project Anna Loutfi.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/344S8oLazbI|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202358 min

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg: The Conservative's record in government

After 13 years of Tory rule, illegal and legal migration has soared, the national debt has surpassed 100% of our GDP, the tax burden is the highest since the Second World War and, according to some, Britain is seemingly governed by a party indistinguishable from that of its Left-wing opposition.To discuss his party’s record in government, Steven Edginton is joined by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/THtPrGj69Do|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 202356 min

Piotr Glinski: The future of Poland in the European Union

As Poland votes in a referendum on illegal migration, and in a general election on Sunday Steven Edginton is joined by the Polish Minister for Culture Piotr Glinski.They discuss the surge of migration into Europe, and the future of Poland in the European Union.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/0Ht84EMEKUI |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202340 min

Professor James Orr: Why is depression on the rise?

Has liberalism led to happiness? Why is depression on the rise?To discuss these questions Steven Edginton is joined by James Orr, a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge and the UK Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, which was behind the National Conservatism conference held in London earlier this year.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/HVdaC9JKpWsRead more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202355 min

Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s Secretary of State for Europe

For many, Poland represents the future of Europe. Its economy is growing, its military is strong, and it has maintained its traditional values despite the West’s ongoing cultural revolution.To discuss challenges facing Poland, including its difficult relationship with the EU, Steven Edginton is joined by Minister Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s Secretary of State for Europe and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/IWvUP4d2HaY|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202350 min

Jordan Peterson: How Canada has been taken over by Left-wing authoritarians.

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'Justin Trudeau has never said a true word'In this bonus episode of Off Script, Steven Edginton continues his conversation with Dr Jordan Peterson, to discuss his home country of Canada, which the professor believes has been taken over by Left-wing authoritarians. Watch Steven's documentary, Canada's woke nightmare: A warning to the West: https://youtu.be/Qt2AuVQKpq0 |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202325 min

Theodore Dalrymple: How low-level crimes have become effectively legal

In recent weeks videos have gone viral showing mobs of people raiding shops in Oxford street. In places across the country, many low-level crimes have become effectively legal. To discuss how life in Britain has changed in recent decades Steven Edginton is joined by the conservative writer, critic and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/7zbkMRI4Fxs|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202356 min

Tom Holland: On Woke history

Tom Holland, the popular historian who co-hosts the world-famous The Rest Is History podcast, sits down with The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton to discuss his new book on Rome, woke history and why British history is so popular among international audiences.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/4sddOblC6gs |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202347 min

Jordan Peterson: How to win the culture war

Dr Jordan Peterson discusses how to win the culture war, with insights from Soviet and Nazi dissidents who stood up against tyranny and compares their struggles with clampdowns on free speech today. He sits down with The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton in a wide ranging discussion from why Britain was a miracle for the world to if he is addicted to Twitter. Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 20231h 25m

Michael Shellenberger: Is free speech under threat?

As governments and media companies continue to crack down on so-called “disinformation”, is free speech under threat? To discuss the implications of anti-disinformation units, Steven Edginton is joined by the American independent journalist Michael Shellenberger. Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 202342 min

Michael Anton: What has changed since the 'Flight 93 Election' of 2016?

"2016 is the Flight 93 election: charge the cockpit or you die.”This was the opening line of a famous essay written in 2016 by Michael Anton, who served as a national security official under President Trump. Anton joins Steven Edginton to discuss what has changed since the infamous Flight 93 Election of 2016.Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 202339 min

Alvin Felzenberg: When was the last 'great' American president?

Where does Joe Biden rank among the US presidents? And when was the last 'great' American president? To discuss Steven Edginton is joined by the presidential historian Alvin Felzenberg. Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20231h 15m

Simon Heffer: The Coronation of King Charles

Is the coronation going to plan? Are Britons still interested in the monarchy? And will King Charles’ reign be overshadowed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?To discuss, Steven Edginton is joined by the esteemed historian and journalist Simon Heffer.Simon hosts a new three-part podcast series about Charles III: Being the King. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/being-the-kingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 202346 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Biden’s chances in 2024

This week Joe Biden launched his 2024 Presidential campaign. To discuss Biden’s chances, and the fallout from Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News, Steven Edginton joined by the American historian Victor Davis Hanson.Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 202354 min

Paul Morland: Is the world over or underpopulated?

As new census data shows Britain’s demographics changing at historic rates, what does a future Britain look like? Is the world over or underpopulated? And how does fertility impact global power struggles? To answer these questions Steven Edginton is joined by the leading demographer Paul Morland.Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202359 min

Anne Elizabeth Moutet: The troublesome presidency of Emmanuel Macron

As riots erupt across France over plans to increase the retirement age what does this mean for Macron’s Presidency? Is this just another French protest or something more significant? To discuss Steven Edginton is joined by the journalist and commentator Anne Elisabeth Moutet.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMCS83R0Kso |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202341 min

Matthew Goodwin: How the Conservatives squandered the 'grand realignment' of British politics

After winning a significant majority in 2019 the Conservatives look to be heading to a catastrophic defeat in the next election. To discuss the grand realignment in British politics and how the Tories squandered it, Steven Edginton is joined by the academic Matthew Goodwin.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/7QzNxRoq1A8|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202344 min

Richard Kemp: One year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

On the 24th of February 2022 Russian troops rolled into Ukraine and began one of the bloodiest wars Europe has seen in decades. Almost one year on from the invasion Steven Edginton is joined by Colonel Richard Kemp, who served in the British army from 1977 until 2006, to discuss what happened and what could happen next.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/o5uJHqlJ7S0 |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202346 min

Nigel Biggar: The morality of the British Empire

As the West grapples with a movement to decolonise museums, universities and public squares, Steven Edginton is joined by Professor Nigel Biggar to discuss the morality of the British Empire.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/EFb184JFVOk|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202349 min

Lord Frost: Can Rishi Sunak save the Tories from destruction?

With the Conservative Party twenty points behind Labour in the opinion polls, can Rishi Sunak save the Tories from destruction? Is it even desirable for the party to survive? To answer these questions and more Steven Edginton joined by the Conservative peer and former Chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/_s0YgFACTfs|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |Enjoy one whole year for just £59 with a Digital Subscription: www.telegraph.co.uk/livewell|See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 20231h 0m

Simon Heffer: On Prince Harry

As Prince Harry continues his attacks on the Royal Family, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with the historian Simon Heffer to discuss the Prince’s accusations, the coronation of King Charles and whether the Conservative Party deserves to die.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/-NPtKtELA94|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 202346 min

Eric Kaufmann: Why are young Brits unpatriotic?

As new research shows young people in Britain are unpatriotic, unconservative and increasingly exposed to Left-wing ideas Steven Edginton is joined by Professor Eric Kaufmann to discuss the politics of the future. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/4V3Ni8_8Z70|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202249 min

Mark Galeotti: What are the prospects of a peace deal in Ukraine?

As Putin’s war enters into the winter, what are the prospects of a peace deal? To discuss the war in Ukraine Steven Edginton is joined by the Russia expert and author of the new book “Putin’s wars” Mark Galeotti.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/1_WdGvdMOcw|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202244 min

Yoram Hazony: The intellectual case for Trumpism

After the US midterm elections, the battle for the future of the Republican Party continues. To discuss the intellectual case for Trumpism Steven Edginton is joined by Yoram Hazony, an Israeli philosopher whose new book “Conservativism: A Rediscovery” explores the past, present and future of Conservativism. Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 20221h 8m

The Red Wave: How the Left fuelled New York City's violent crime wave

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Introducing Steve Edington's latest podcast, the Red Wave.In this three part documentary series, Steven travels across America ahead of the midterm elections to explore why the Republicans are expected to win in a landslide. His journey will take him from the Mexican border and the cattle ranches of South Texas, to the swamps of Florida and the busy streets of Manhattan.In this final episode, Steven heads to New York to investigate the violent crime wave that has swept the city and to ask what impact this will have on the midterm elections, and whether there could be a surprise Republican upset.Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/ |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 202237 min

The Red Wave: Ron DeSantis - America's next President?

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Introducing Steve Edington's latest podcast, the Red Wave.In this three part documentary series, Steven travels across America ahead of the midterm elections to explore why the Republicans are expected to win in a landslide. His journey will take him from the Mexican border and the cattle ranches of South Texas, to the swamps of Florida and the busy streets of Manhattan.In this second episode, Steven Edginton travels to Florida to look at how Ron DeSantis earned his reputation as a firebrand governor, whether he’ll win his reelection campaign this November and investigate the ongoing fight for the future of the Republican Party. Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/ |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202237 min

The Red Wave: How the Democrats lost Hispanic America

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Introducing Steve Edington's latest podcast, the Red Wave. In this three part documentary series, Steven travels across America ahead of the midterm elections to explore why the Republicans are expected to win in a landslide. His journey will take him from the Mexican border and the cattle ranches of South Texas, to the swamps of Florida and the busy streets of Manhattan. In this first episode, Steven Edginton travels to Texas's southern border to speak with Hispanic Americans about why they’ve become disillusioned with the Democrats. Read about Steven’s time in Texas here |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/ |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202232 min

Simon Heffer: The new Elizabethan age

'Britain retains the values of the Queen and not the Duchess of Sussex’. The historian and author Simon Heffer joins Steven Edginton to discuss the Elizabethan age.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A94rYzxz-0s|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 20221h 3m

Nigel Farage: The challenges facing the next prime minister

"I despise what the Conservatives have done to Britain".Nigel Farage joins Steven Edginton to discuss the challenges facing the next prime minister.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/B4AAnzclTsk|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 202239 min

Tim Stanley: Analysing the Conservative leadership contest

"The big Tory immigration lie must come to an end."Listen to Telegraph journalist Tim Stanley analyse the conservative leadership contest and the big issues facing the country in the latest Off Script podcast with Steven Edginton.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/PkVUkG6e7Gg|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202251 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Why the Left are now desperate to drop Joe Biden

Why the Left are now desperate to drop Joe Biden’. To discuss the American President and the state of the Republic, Steven Edginton is joined by the historian and classicist Victor Davis Hanson.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/8VVD9NdrltI|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202256 min

Dr Yuri Felshtinsky: Vladimir Putin’s goals

‘The West should not be fooled into thinking Poland and the Baltic states are safe from Russia.’ To discuss Vladimir Putin’s goals, nuclear weapons and more Steven Edginton is joined by the Russian-American historian Dr Yuri Felshtinsky.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/8MFMFsxNuFQ|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202246 min

Andrew Sullivan: Is populism Conservative?

Is populism Conservative? To what extent is the Republican Party Trump’s Party? And are the Democrats lacking in political talent? To answer all of these questions Steven Edginton is joined by the Anglo-American writer and author of The Dish Substack Andrew Sullivan. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/9il6AzgmaEw|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202252 min

Joanna Williams: How to fight back against Woke

How woke won. Woke thinking has come to dominate so many of our major institutions, from the civil service and the judiciary to the police force and education. However, there will always be ways to fight back. Author and researcher Dr Joanna Williams joins Steven Edginton to discuss her new book on the culture wars.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/LKNHq1LJO3A|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202251 min

Daniel Johnson: Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine united the West?

Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine united the West? Or has it exposed divisions between countries like Germany and the UK?To discuss how the West has reacted to Putin’s invasion Steven Edginton is joined by the editor of the online site The Article and former Telegraph journalist Daniel Johnson. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/yMeuVdodfVw|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 20221h 1m

Douglas Murray: Why the ongoing culture wars are an attack on Western civilisation

“In recent years it has become clear that there is a war going on: a war on the West.”This is the opening line to a new book describing the ongoing culture wars as an attack on Western civilisation. To discuss his new book, the War on the West, Douglas Murray joins Steven Edginton.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GC4xEuD6B1M |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 20221h 2m

Anne-Élisabeth Moutet: Has Macron crushed populism in France?

After Emmanuel Macron’s defeat of Marine Le Pen, has he crushed populism in France and will he succeed in uniting the country? To discuss the state of French politics and society Steven Edginton is joined by the French journalist and commentator Anne-Elisabeth Moutet.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/AQzYp_Ez2Yw|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202258 min

Lionel Shriver: The culture wars in America

As Joe Biden’s approval rating hits record lows, will Democrats decide to replace him in 2024? And should we feel sorry for the US President? To discuss the state of American politics and the culture wars Steven Edginton is joined by the best-selling author and commentator Lionel Shriver. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/aglBiXBYp9k|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 202244 min

Piotr Gliński: Immigration, Poland and the EU

Poland’s deputy prime minister is a busy man. His country has taken in two million refugees in a matter of weeks, and many are worried that Poland could be Putin’s next target. However, Piotr Gliński – and the Law and Justice Party of which he is a member – reveals to Steven Edginton that he sees no reason why this should mean greater EU integration. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/mTCcEwdwpsg|Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202250 min

Taras Kuzio: Is Russia winning its war in Ukraine?

As we enter into the third week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is Russia winning its war? To discuss the state of the Russian armed forces and the war in Ukraine Steven Edginton is joined by Ukraine expert Dr Taras Kuzio of the Henry Jackson Society.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/a2awysdmPhQ |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202251 min

Mark Galeotti: The history behind Russia's invasion of Ukraine

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 the West had an historic opportunity to form a close and friendly relationship with Russia. As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, the question becomes: what went wrong? To discuss the history behind the current invasion Steven Edginton am joined by the Russia expert Mark Galeotti.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/SMThsehOqQ4 |Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 20221h 11m