The Bluffocracy: who are the chancers who run Britain?
We often complain that our politicians are all bluffers who know very little about a lot. But is the very structure of our political institutions at fault? And is the bluffocracy taking over the civil...
15 Aug 201838min
The New Narcissism: why are modern men so vain and virtuous?
Are young men becoming too self-conscious of their body image? We discuss the trend to diet and use food replacement powders in a bid to become superhuman (00:35). We also talk about the Crocodile’s e...
8 Aug 201833min
China's new diplomacy: how high are the costs of trading with Beijing?
This week, China agreed to consider a trade deal with Britain post-Brexit, but does a closer relationship with China expose Britain to its expansionist ambitions (00:35)? We also hear from two experts...
1 Aug 201837min
The return of Ukip: is this a backlash to Brexit?
It’s safe to say that Brexit negotiations haven’t gone smoothly. The Tories are down in the latest polls, but Ukip is up. Are we witnessing the beginning of Ukip’s return (00:35)? Meanwhile, Australia...
25 Juli 201838min
Trump's peace plan: is Assad back in charge?
Earlier this week, Trump met Putin. But beneath the outcry against Trump’s press conference, a peace plan for Syria was slipped out. Is America withdrawing its troops and leaving Assad in place (00:35...
18 Juli 201845min
Revolution! Is the Brexit drama just beginning?
Is Brexit just going in circles? With the resignations of David Davis and Boris Johnson, the only progress the negotiations seem to be making is – backwards (00:35). We also ask – are pit bulls really...
11 Juli 201842min
The Spectator's 190th Birthday
Happy birthday to the Spectator. This week, we’re celebrating our 190th birthday. Lara takes a look back over the Spectator’s long life with three editors (24:35). But before that, it’s the podcast as...
4 Juli 201844min
Angela's Ashes: is this the end of the Merkel project?
As anti-migrant sentiment sweeps across Europe, is the continent turning against Angela Merkel for her open-door policy, and is this the end of the Merkel project (1:40)? Meanwhile, Donald Trump annou...
27 Juni 201833min
