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Free Speech Nation

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Episodes

Series 2, Episode 5: Andrew Graham-Dixon | Can you separate the art from the artist?

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by art historian and broadcaster, Andrew Graham-Dixon. The pair discussed the role of the art critic, whether art can be separated from the artist, as well as Andrew's latest work. You can watch the full episode on the GB News YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 06, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Series 2, Episode 4: Jacob Mchangama | Free Speech, Hate Speech & Historical Myths

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Danish lawyer and human rights advocate, Jacob Mchangama. Jacob, who is the author of Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, discusses historical myths about free speech in Weimar Germany, as well as big tech censorship and the ineffectiveness of hate speech laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 27, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Series 2, Episode 3: Nina Power | Is masculinity in crisis?

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by writer and philosopher Nina Power. The pair discuss Nina's latest book - What Do Men Want? Masculinity and its Discontents - as well as the distinctions between traditional and contemporary feminism, gender roles and whether there is anything to be learned from historical understandings of masculinity and femininity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 20, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Series 2, Episode 2: James Esses | The counsellor axed for speaking out on gender

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by James Esses. James is a former barrister and councillor at Childline. He was cancelled from the youth helpline for expressing concerns about how the organisation was handling issues related to children coming forward with concerns about their gender. Andrew unpicks James' expulsion from Childline as well as the way in which charities and academic institutions deal with concerns about gender identity. Hosted on Ac...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Series 2, Episode 1: Tommy Tiernan

Free Speech Nation: The Podcast is back for Series 2! The first guest of the new series is Irish comedy royalty, Tommy Tiernan. Besides his stand-up, you'll know Tommy from his role in Derry Girls , as well as from appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman , The Late Late Show and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow . Tommy also hosts his own chat show The Tommy Tiernan Show . In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss free expression in comedy, the distinction between the 'entertainer' an...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 25: Will Gettr rival the social media giants of Silicon Valley?

Have you heard of Gettr? Perhaps not. It's a brand new social media platform, calling itself 'The Marketplace of Ideas, claiming to promote free speech and reject cancel culture. Andrew Doyle spoke to the company's CEO and former Senior Adviser to President Trump, Jason Miller. The pair discuss the new platform, the relationship between the state and social media, freedom of expression and whether or not Donald Trump intends to run for the White House in 2024. Do the social media giants of Silic...

Dec 05, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: 'Resisting Whiteness' - what happens when you speak out?

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Senior Anthropology lecturer at Edinburgh University Neil Thin. Neil tells Andrew about the investigation into him by the university, that almost cost him his career, for what students believed to be 'problematic views.' He also recounts how he was called a 'rape apologist' and 'transphobe' by anonymous students online. Neil however is positive about the future of academic freedom and free speech more broadly. H...

Nov 28, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: Tom Slater

On this week's show, Andrew Doyle is joined by Tom Slater, Editor of Spiked. Andrew asks Tom his thoughts on the new political spectrum in the era of wokeism and middle-class leftism, as well as what he makes of British politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22 James Lindsay

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by author, cultural commentator and mathematician James Lindsay. Andrew and James discuss critical race theory, intersectionality, the new religion of social justice, and the linguistic games that its practitioners play, the importance of satire and what you can do to push back against this new illiberal and intolerant tide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Nick Buckley MBE

On this week's episode Andrew is joined by Nick Buckley MBE, founder of the charity The Mancunian Way. Nick was 'cancelled' from the charity for writing an article on the Black Lives Matter movement and is releasing a book Lessons In Courage about his experience. Andrew talks to Nick about facing up to the perpetuators of cancel culture, education, free speech and the importance of personal responsibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 07, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Professor Matthew Goodwin

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Professor of Politics at the University of Kent and Legatum Institute Research Fellow, Matthew Goodwin. The pair discuss populism, academic freedom in the wake of Kathleen Stock, and the importation of the 'culture war' from the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 31, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Stephen Blackwood

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew Doyle sat down with Stephen Blackwood. Stephen is a philosopher, cultural commentator and the founder and president of Ralston College in Savannah. The pair talked about the future of higher education in the era of wokeism, the nature of truth and beauty, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 24, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Peter Boghossian II

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation, Peter Boghossian rejoins Andrew on the show. Peter is a writer, philosopher and the co-author with James Lindsay of a book called How to Have Impossible Conversations. Those of you that listened to the last episode with Peter will know that the conversation took the form of a role play, where Andrew posed questions from the perspective of a free speech skeptic. On this week's episode, the roles have been reversed! But don't worry the debate covers ver...

Oct 17, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Rob Schneider

On this episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by US comedy royalty, Rob Schneider. You'll know Rob from hit movies including Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo, The Animal, Judge Dredd, Demolition Man, as well as from the American stand-up scene. Rob spoke to Andrew about comedy in lockdown, the impact of wokeism on the creative arts and the rising tide of authoritarianism in areas of the western world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 10, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Claire Fox

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Baroness Claire Fox - author of I Find That Offensive and Director at the Academy of Ideas. Andrew and Claire talked about her time in the House of Lords, Brexit, the Battle of Ideas festival, the need for free speech and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 03, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Andrew Sullivan

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew Doyle is joined by Anglo-American author and commentator Andrew Sullivan. The pair discuss Andrew's time as editor of New Republic, cancel culture, homosexuality and how gay people interact with the woke movement, Trumpism and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Peter Boghossian

Andrew is joined on FSN the podcast by writer and philosopher Peter Boghossian after his viral medium post about leaving his post as professor at Portland State University after the college ' Sacrificed Ideas for Ideology.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Helen Pluckrose

On this week's episode Andrew is joined by author and cultural writer to talk about her new movement Counterweight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Graham Linehan

In this episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew is joined by comedy writer Graham Linehan. They discuss gender ideology, the cesspit of Twitter and the online debate over trans issues, Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all our shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Don't forget to follow us on social media too! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBNEWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBNewsOnline Instagram: https://www.i...

Sep 05, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Julie Bindel

This week, Andrew is joined by Julie Bindel, who is a journalist, a writer, and has been campaigning against male violence against women since she was 17 years old. She's the author of The Pimping of Prostitution, Straight Expectations, and her new book, Feminism for Women: The Real Route to Liberation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 29, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Brendan O'Neill

On this week's episode, Andrew is joined by editor of Spiked Online and author Brendan O'Neill to talk Free Speech, Cancel culture and the Culture Wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode Nine: Christina Sommers

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by author and Professor of philosophy Christina Sommers. Andrew and Christina discuss feminism, the new illiberal culture on American campuses, toxic masculinity and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode Eight: Kate Copstick

On the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by writer, actress and comedy critic Kate Copstick. Kate gives her views on the state of stand-up today including the impact of social media on the art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 07, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode Seven: George Galloway

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew Doyle is joined by former Labour MP and current leader of the Workers Party of Britain - George Galloway. Andrew and George discuss the trans debate, George's experience of being 'no-platformed', the left's move away from class politics in favour of identitarianism, and the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 31, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode Six: Ann Widdecombe

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation the Podcast, Andrew is joined by former Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe to chat about her life in politics, her time on Strictly and what it's like having friends with different politics. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all out shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Jul 24, 202157 min

Episode Five: Helen Joyce

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined writer Helen Joyce to discuss her new book 'Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode Four: Ayaan Hirsi Ali

This week, Andrew is joined by author and womens rights acitivist Ayaan Hirsi Ali to talk about Muslim integration in the West, feminism and her new bookPrey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women's Rights. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all our shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 11, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode Three: Baroness Kate Hoey

On this week's episode of Free Speech Nation the Podcast, Andrew is joined by firebrand Brexiteer Baroness Kate Hoey. They chat about the legacy of Brexit, how Labour lost the working class, and who should lead the party next. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all out shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jul 03, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode Two: Heydon Prowse (AKA Wokeyleaks)

Unashamed social justice warrior turned Wokeyleaks writer Heydon Prowse joins Andrew for Episode Two of Free Speech Nation. They chat about Heydon's past as a lefty, his work within the social justice movement and whether he thinks it's all getting out of hand. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 26, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode One: Geoff Norcott

"Right-wing" comic Geoff Norcott joins Andrew Doyle for Episode One of Free Speech Nation. They chat about their time as teachers, outing yourself as a leave voter on stage and Geoff's new book 'Where did I go right? How the left lost me'. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 19, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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