Zak Garner-Purkis - ‘It’s Much Worse Than We Knew’ Inside the London Grooming Gang Scandal and Delivery App Black Market

Tim Urban was in the news this month for quite unexpected reasons. It turns out the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s alleged assassin Luigi Mangione is a big fan. Mangione had posted several times about Tim’s work including in his pinned tweet on X.Well it just so happened I had sat down with Tim in Austin last month.Tim is an author and one of the Internet's most popular writers. With iconic illustrations and epic prose on everything from A.I. to politics. His wildly popular blog ‘Wait But Why’, has earnt him millions of fans. Not just Mangione, but a certain Elon Musk…We sat down to discuss Elon Musk and his work. Tim told me the real story of SpaceX - how Elon built a new space empire and the future of space travel…(For an exclusive extended discussion about Liberalism in America with Tim please head over to www.winstonmarshall.co.uk)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 0:00 SpaceX and the Future of Space Travel 3:48 The Decline of NASA 7:58 The Role of Private Companies in Space Exploration 22:27 The Business Model and Future of SpaceX 26:04 The Ambition to Colonise Mars 43:55 The Significance of Space Travel and Its Impact on Society 54:38 The Philosophies and Divides in the Tech World 59:11 The Future of AI and Its Ethical Considerations 1:00:30 The Role of Elon Musk and His Vision 1:01:52 Impact of AI and Technology on Society 1:05:10 The Role of Technology in Shaping Culture and Politics 1:08:11 Tim Urban's Perspective on AI and Future Projects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 1h 9min

Happy New Year dear listener, reader, watcher and subscriber! 2024 was our first year of The Winston Marshall Show. I take a look back and tell you what’s in store for 2025…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Dec 20242min

Giles Udy is Britain’s leading historian of the Soviet Gulag system. He is author of the phenomenal ‘Labour and the Gulag: Russia and the Seduction of the British Left’ and is a regular contributor to The Times, The Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, the i, UnHerd and the magazine Standpoint.We sat down to discuss his new book ‘At Dawn They Came: Soviet Terror and Repression 1917 - 1953’, and his time exploring what remains of the Gulag prison system in Russia. He revealed to me the untold horror of the Gulag.We also discuss the truth about socialism, its popularity in the West and its dangers. All this and much more…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Understanding Socialism and Communism 5:26 - Marxist Socialism and Its Implications 6:41 - Socialism vs. Capitalism and State Control 11:07 - The Evolution of Socialism and Its Influence24:26 - The Appeal of Marxism and Its Counterfeit Religion31:34 - The Role of Education and Cultural Marxism 40:55 - The Gulag and the Human Cost of Socialism 56:33 - The Historical Context of Soviet Repression 1:16:19 - The Role of Violence in Marxist Revolution 1:17:01 - The Legacy of Lenin and Stalin 1:26:12 - The Personal Stories Of Gulag Victims 1:31:49 - Impact of Political Arrests on Families 1:33:31 - The Finnish Family's Tragic Story 1:36:23 - British Workers and the Revolution 1:38:01 - The Cost of Utopia and The Lessons of History 1:40:19 - The Role of Media and Dissident Journalists 1:42:39 - The Future of Socialism and Communism 1:46:34 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Dec 20241h 49min

Wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas wherever you might be. Thank you for your continued support and here is what you can look forward to this Christmastime…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Dec 20242min

Marcel van Hattem is a Brazilian Congressman, a leading voice for free speech, and a prominent critic of Lula’s government.In this explosive interview, we explore Brazil's escalating political crisis, including the suppression of free speech, the fallout from Bolsonaro’s defeat, and the Twitter Files revelations that expose shocking censorship.Marcel reveals the systemic corruption involving Brazil's Supreme Court, the persecution of political opponents, and Elon Musk’s pivotal role in challenging censorship in the country.We discuss January 8th—the so-called “coup attempt”—and Marcel opens up about his personal persecution as a federal deputy on the frontlines of Brazil’s battle for democracy.How did Brazil get here, and what does its plight mean for the rest of the world?All this and much more...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 - Brazil's Free Speech Crisis and Political Dynamics 4:00 - Brazil's Political Parties and Bolsonaro's Position6:46 - Bolsonaro's Political Journey and Social Media Influence9:09 - Bolsonaro's Conservative Views and Criticism 15:02 - January 8, 2023, and Its Implications 30:49 - Censorship and Legal Challenges in Brazil 39:23 - Elon Musk's Role and the Twitter Files 1:15:53 - Marcel’s Persecution and Legal Battles 1:22:09 - International Influence and Human Rights 1:25:00 - Bolsonaro's Perception and Media Bias 1:28:40 - Argentine Political Asylum and Human Rights 1:30:02 - Future Political Aspirations and Bolsonaro's Role 1:31:59 - People's Movement and Social Media Impact 1:35:07 - Living Abroad and Returning to Brazil 1:36:41 - Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Dec 20241h 38min

The huge scale of the ongoing Grooming Gangs in Britain scandal continues to be revealed. I sat down with journalists Charlie Peters and Guy Dampier at the Battle Of Ideas in London to discuss the issue. The two made the film ‘Grooming Gangs: Britain’s Shame’ (https://youtu.be/VAGk2mvgBEk) and Peters has emerged as the leading journalist on the issue in Britain. Often Peters has been the only journalist present to report on high level prosecutions of the perpetrators.We discuss their experiences reporting on the scandal, the untold story of the Grooming Gangs and the failure of the media, police, politicians and country.We take a closer look at recent events and unknown stories within the scandal.Taking questions from a live audience we also discuss Tommy Robinson’s role, Knowsley riots, and failure of children’s charities.All this and much more-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Dec 20241h 14min

Elica Le Bon is a commentator and media pundit, regularly seen on Piers Morgan and otherwise going viral on social media.We sit down in Los Angeles to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict, the long history of the conflict and the wider politics of the Middle East from Iran to Lebanon. Elica opens up about her own journey from woke to red-pilled. And how she became such a prominent voice of reason.This interview was recorded at the end of October 2024 and some details are relevant to that time.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - Elica Le Bon's Background and Activism 09:43 - The Role of Anti-Semitism and Progressive Movements 23:40 - The Influence of Marxism and Jihadism 25:47 - Iran's Long-Term Strategy and Influence in America33:58 - The Impact of October 7 on Elica's Activism 44:11 - Geopolitical Analysis and Future of the Middle East 1:02:14 - The Role of Free Speech and Social Media in Activism 1:07:03 - Challenges of Uniting Non-Muslims and Muslims in Britain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Dec 20241h 18min

Ben Habib is a former Brexit Party MEP and former Reform UK MP candidate. He joins Winston to discuss his recent debate at the Oxford Union “Is Islam compatible with Democracy?”. We discuss Islam, Islam in Britain, immigration and integration.Ben also explains the profound damage done to Britain by Tony Blair and New Labour, continued by Sir Keir Starmer. How can it be solved?After recording Ben officially parted ways with Reform UK. He expresses his concerns with the party and what he thinks it needs to do next.All this and much more…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - Oxford Union Debate on Islam and Democracy04:13 - Challenges of Islam in Western Democracies24:57 - Impact of Immigration & The Role of Free Speech in Democracy27:21 - The Economic and Cultural Argument Against Immigration 35:26 - The Impact of Tony Blair's Policies 40:07 - The Future of British Politics & Reform UK 1:16:09 - The Role of Nigel Farage and the Future of Sovereignty 1:20:41 - Final Thoughts and Reflections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Dec 20241h 21min