A selection of thought provoking discussions that are pertinent to the issues we face today.
Douglas Murray: The Truth about our Decline
In this wide-ranging speech at ARC 2025, Douglas Murray called for an ‘Age of Reconstruction’ in Western Nations, fuelled by a conviction that our civilisations are the greatest the world has seen.
Postmodernism and Its Impact, Explained.
Helen Pluckrose outlines some of the arguments later explored in depth in her bestselling 2020 book, Cynical Theories (co-authored with James Lindsay). The essay charts the pernicious influence of postmodernist thinking on two generations of academics and activists. If you want to understand how we got to a place where microaggressions are denounced as violence but the brutal terrorism of an intifada is considered righteous, this is an important primer.
Denzel Washington: The Only Hollywood Star Telling the Truth About Race | Larry Elder
According to Larry Elder, Denzel Washington is the only person in Hollywood speaking the truth about race relations in America. He may not be a conservative, but he’s got the right perspective when it comes to developing personal responsibility in the home and not waiting around for the government to fix other people’s hatred. He also doesn’t shy away from pointing out the freedoms that we have in the United States compared to other places in the world. Finally, he says, “Put God first.”
Against decolonising the curriculum | Dia Chakravarty | Battle of Ideas 2024
Proud Brit argues for the case for teaching pride in Britain’s achievements and a sense of belonging to a common culture.
Dia Sudeshna Chakravarty is a Bangladeshi-born British political activist, former political director of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, singer, and Brexit Editor of The Daily Telegraph.
The Hollowness and cynicism of DEI
Professor Glenn Loury discusses the problems of DEI. Loury was the first African-American economics professor to gain a tenure at Harvard University. Loury is outspoken on the slavery reparations and affirmative action which he opposes as corrosive.
Identity Politics
Lionel Shriver & Douglas Murray tackle the topic of Identity Politics and talk about Douglas’ book, The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity.
Recorded in 2019 but still relevant.
The Origins of Woke
In 1995, leading academic Thomas Sowell examined the elitist social movement that has now metastasised into Woke culture.
As relevant today as his warning back then.
The Three Historians: Niall Ferguson, Victor Davis Hanson, and Andrew Roberts | Uncommon Knowledge
Niall Ferguson, Victor Davis Hanson, and Andrew Roberts are senior fellows at the Hoover Institution and among the most prestigious and popular historians in the world. Among the topics they cover in this wide-ranging discussion: the recent controversy regarding Winston Churchill’s role in World War II, the false premise of the 1619 Project, the Cold War, World War II, and the role of historians in public life. In addition, they critique recent trends in historical writing and the recent phenomenon in much historical research of self-loathing in Western historical narratives, arguing that these views often distort factual history. They conclude with reflections on contemporary global challenges, contrasting the open societies of the West with authoritarian regimes and expressing cautious optimism about the resilience of democratic values..
Elon Musk – Where AI’s Biggest Impact Will Be
A discussion where Elon Musk gives his predictions for the future impacts of AI. Recorded Sept 2024
Matt Goodwin: Mass Migration, Populism, Freedom and Political Disruption | Peter McCormack Podcast
Matt Goodwin the British political scientist,delivers a scathing critique of Britain’s failing political class. Known for his sharp insights into populism and British politics via his SubStack, Goodwin exposes the hidden truths about mass immigration, elite mismanagement, and the collapse of trust in UK institutions. This conversation explores how populism is reshaping Western democracies, the failures of Labour and the Conservatives, and whether Reform UK can save Britain from its downward spiral.
The Myths of Indigenous History | Baron Biggar CBE and Dr. Stephen Chavura
John speaks with Baron Biggar CBE and Dr. Stephen Chavura to explore the complexities of history, challenging one-sided narratives of colonisation and conflict. Their discussion sheds light on the nuanced relationships between settlers and Indigenous peoples, revealing both moments of mutual respect and undeniable tragedy. The discussion emphasises an understanding of history within its true context, free from oversimplifications. They also examine contemporary issues affecting Indigenous Australians, including the widening gaps in remote communities despite progressive policies. Each of them advocate practical solutions that focus on integration, education, and equal justice, rather than divisive narratives perpetuating victimhood. Baron Biggar CBE is Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford, author and theologian.
Why Socialists Want to Destroy Western Civilization and Christianity | Prof. DiLorenzo
What is the Aim of Political Correctness? Why do socialists want to destroy Western civilization and Christianity? What does multiculturalism really represent? Prof. Thomas DiLorenzo starts with a quote from the book “Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis” by Ludwig von Mises, first published in German by Gustav Fischer Verlag in Jena in 1922. Thomas James DiLorenzo is an American economics professor at Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business.
Why They Hate Churchill – Konstantin Kisin
Konstantin Kisin explains why both left-wingers and pro-Russian right-wingers hate Churchill. He deals with Tucker Carlson’s anti Churchill stance head on.
Eric Weinstein – The Left Lives In a Different Reality
Scientist and left-winger on a journey, Eric Weinstein explains why the left lives in a different reality.
A Defense of Western Civilisation
Renowned conservative academic, Sir Roger Scruton defends the basis of western civilisation after accepting the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Defender of Western Civilization award, September 19, 2019