The Winston Marshall Show

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Tal Hartuv, Israeli author, educator, and survivor of a brutal terror attack, for one of the most powerful and personal conversations I’ve ever had.Tal recounts surviving a jihadist knife attack in Jerusalem that took the life of her Christian friend, and reflects on what it means to face pure evil and live to tell the story. She explains why she refuses to forgive her attacker, who has since been freed under the latest Gaza hostage deal, and what that decision says about justice, mercy, and the moral decay of the modern West.We discuss the October 7 massacre, the hypocrisy of Western elites who condemn Israel while excusing terrorism, and the cultural sickness that treats murderers as victims and victims as villains. This is a warning to the West about what happens when it loses the courage to name evil.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get early access to interview and watch ad free here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/p/surviving-a-jihadist-attack-the-ideology?r=18lfab&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 4:53 Details of the Attack19:27 Aftermath and Legal Consequences23:47 Media and Public Perception26:47 Personal Reflections and Emotional Impact28:02 The Role of Forgiveness and Moral Obligation40:37 The Role of Tommy Robinson and Public Perception1:12:21 The Broader Context of the Conflict1:12:37 The Importance of Community and Support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 1h 9min

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Haviv Rettig Gur, one of Israel’s leading political analysts, for an in-depth breakdown of the Trump peace plan, the end of the Gaza war, and the chaotic aftermath now unfolding inside Gaza.With the hostages returned and the ceasefire in place, Haviv explains how Hamas has re-emerged from the tunnels, executing its rivals and reasserting control — while Israel withdraws under intense global scrutiny. He reveals why the Trump administration’s 20-point plan to rebuild Gaza faces collapse, how Qatar and Turkey’s support for Hamas is undermining regional stability, and why the international “stabilisation force” may become a new UNIFIL — protecting terrorists rather than disarming them.We discuss Trump’s strategic play — leveraging Qatari fear, Turkish ambition, and American power to end the war — and whether this marks a genuine peace or simply the start of another chapter in a long regional conflict.All this — the Trump deal, Hamas’s resurgence, Qatar’s influence, American troops in Gaza, and the uncertain new world order emerging in the Middle East.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Introduction01:45 The End of the Gaza War: What's Next?05:22 The Trump Peace Deal Explained09:30 What Happens to Gaza Now?14:10 Why Israel Withdrew — and What It Means18:55 The Return of Hamas: Tunnel Resurgence & Executions24:40 Qatar, Turkey & Hamas’s Continued Influence30:20 The Role of the U.S. in Gaza’s Future34:55 Can Gaza Be Rebuilt Without Hamas?40:40 What the Trump Administration Got Right and Wrong46:10 Will an International Force Stabilise Gaza or Fail Like UNIFIL?51:05 Media Narratives, Lawfare & Global Pressure on Israel58:30 Haviv’s Warning on Iran and the Next War1:04:50 The Psychological Aftermath of October 7th1:10:35 Israel’s Strategic Dilemma: Peace or Perpetual Conflict?1:16:40 Final Thoughts & The Path Forward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Okt 1h 26min

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Dr. Andrew Bostom, scholar of Islamic history and author of The Legacy of Jihad and The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism, for a sweeping conversation about the true history of jihad and the rise of Islamic antisemitism.Bostom explains how the origins of jihad trace back to Muhammad’s early campaigns in Medina, where religious mission turned to imperial conquest. Drawing from original Islamic sources — he reveals how violence, slavery, and subjugation became sacralised through theology, shaping centuries of conquest from Persia and India to the Middle East and North Africa.We explore the massacres of Jews and Christians, the destruction of Hindu and Buddhist civilisations. The system that humiliated non-Muslims under Islamic rule. Bostom also discusses the connection between early Islamic teachings and modern antisemitism, from the Hadith quoted in Hamas’s charter to Nazi alliances in the 20th century.A detailed, uncompromising look at the forgotten history of jihad, the ideological roots of Islamic imperialism, and how centuries-old doctrines continue to influence modern conflicts across the Middle East and beyond. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Introduction 1:10 Dr. Andrew Boston and His Work3:09 Origin and Essence of Jihad5:34 Muslim Narrative and Jewish Treachery17:16 Islamic Conquests in Historical Palestine22:29 Expansion of Jihad into Persia and Beyond30:00 Impact of Jihad on Hindu Civilisation40:29 Resistance and Survival of Hindu Civilisation 44:44 Islamic Expansion into Southeast Asia54:20 Modern Anti-Semitism in Islamic Societies 1:10:13 Anti-Semitism in Abraham Accords Countries1:22:49 Theological Jew Hatred in Egypt1:30:22 Challenges in Addressing Anti-Semitism1:37:35 Anti-Semitism in the United States1:45:02 Islamophobia and Misreporting1:53:04 Jihad in the West1:59:26 The Legacy of Islamic Anti-Semitism2:02:07 Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Okt 2h 7min

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Colonel John Spencer, one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare, to break down the brutal realities of the Israel–Hamas war.Spencer explains how the October 7 invasion was more than a terror attack – it was a coordinated military operation, backed by Iran and linked to Hezbollah. He describes in detail how Hamas used tunnel networks, IEDs, and human shields to wage war inside Gaza, deliberately drawing civilians into the battlefield to create global outrage against Israel.We discuss the IDF’s strategy, from their full-scale ground invasion on October 27 to the unprecedented measures taken to warn and evacuate civilians – even at the cost of prolonging the war. Spencer also reveals why Gaza has become the first modern “tunnel war”, why snipers and booby-trapped homes shaped the conflict, and how Israel managed to hold off threats across multiple fronts, from Hezbollah in Lebanon to Iran itself.This is a rare, insider military analysis of the Gaza war – exposing the tactics, strategies, and propaganda battles that most of the media ignore.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 4:27 Coordination of the October 7 Invasion 8:17 Hezbollah's Role and Hamas' Strategy 21:08 Hamas' Military Capabilities and Tactics35:14 IDF's Response and Strategic Decisions56:56 The Evolution of the Conflict and Hamas' Survival1:05:01 The Impact of Foreign Military Aid 1:11:52 The Role of Egypt and Humanitarian Considerations1:15:25 Vaccination Campaigns and Perceptions in Gaza1:25:19 Humanitarian Aid and Hamas' Control1:41:56 Jordanian and Egyptian Aid Efforts1:45:47 Resistance Within Gaza1:54:20 The Trump Peace Plan 1:59:49 Hamas' Incentives and Challenges 2:10:08 Netanyahu's Leadership During the War2:13:09 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Okt 2h 15min

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Silkie Carlo, Director of Big Brother Watch, to discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement of mandatory digital IDs and what it means for the future of Britain’s freedoms.Silkie explains how this scheme, coupled with new laws like the Online Safety Act, risks creating a surveillance state where every transaction, message, and movement can be tracked. From facial recognition on the streets to secretive “non-crime hate incidents,” she warns that Britain is sleepwalking into authoritarianism under the guise of safety and security.We explore the role of tech giants and AI-driven censorship, the government’s appetite for mass data collection, and how ordinary people are being criminalised for speech once protected by law. Silkie argues that privacy is not a luxury — it’s the foundation of a free society.A chilling but vital conversation about digital IDs, mass surveillance, and the urgent fight to reclaim our liberties before it’s too late.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch the extended ad-free conversation 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 1:30 Digital ID and Its Implications 7:04 Arguments Against Digital ID10:06 Historical Context and Previous Attempts 19:27 Surveillance and Control 30:55 Facial Recognition 48:21 Public Opposition and Political Support55:44 Future of Digital IDs and Resistance1:01:34 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Okt 1h 4min

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Mike Benz, former State Department official and leading critic of the Censorship Industrial Complex, to expose how governments and NGOs are working hand-in-glove with Big Tech to police free speech across the West.Mike explains how the EU’s Digital Services Act and Britain’s Online Safety Act are being used to impose AI-driven censorship, threatening not only European citizens but also Americans posting from within the US. We explore how these laws function as a “digital censorship regime,” backed by crippling fines and international coordination.From USAID funding NGOs to shut down cross-border political movements, to the Hate Lab in Cardiff feeding real-time speech data to UK police, Benz reveals how censorship has become industrialised — and how Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter briefly broke the system. We also discuss the Biden administration’s role, the UK’s crackdown on comedians and dissidents, and the disturbing reality of AI censorship ‘Death Stars’ designed to silence debate on elections, COVID, climate, and more.A deep dive into the machinery of modern censorship — and what it means for the future of free speech in the West.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Introduction01:32 What Is the Censorship Industrial Complex?06:10 How the Government Outsources Censorship to NGOs11:45 The EU’s Role in Exporting Censorship to the US17:30 AI-Powered Censorship & The Death of Free Speech22:05 Twitter Files & the Exposure of Government Pressure28:40 How “Trust & Safety” Became a Weapon35:15 The Role of the National Security State41:10 Elon Musk vs The Censorship Machine47:35 How the Online Safety Bill Extends UK Censorship53:20 The Global Coordination of Digital Repression1:00:45 How NGOs Control the Narrative Across Borders1:07:12 Mike Benz’s Plan to Dismantle the Censorship Network1:12:40 Final Thoughts & A Warning for the West Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 1h 13min

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with journalist, author, and host of The Brink, Jake Wallis Simons, to unpack the latest in the Israel–Hamas war, the UN’s controversial genocide report, and Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state.We examine what Keir Starmer’s decision really means — and why Hamas itself has called it the “fruits of October 7.” Jake explains how the propaganda war has been waged from 1947 to today, why the UN has long been biased against Israel, and how famine and aid are manipulated as weapons in the conflict.We also discuss Jake’s new book Never Again: How the West Betrayed the Jews and Itself, where he argues that anti-Semitism is a symptom of the West’s civilizational decline, from centrist fundamentalism to the rise of radical ideologies.A wide-ranging conversation on Israel, Gaza, the UN, Western weakness, and whether we can restore our lost values.Check out Jake’s new podcast The Brink: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrink_PodcastPre-order Jake’s new book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Never-Again-West-Betrayed-Itself/dp/0349000433-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch the extended conversation here: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/the-hamas-hoax-that-fooled-the-west?r=18lfab&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Recognition of Palestinian State and UN Report on Genocide3:28 Discussion on the Israel-Hamas Conflict and Keir Starmer's Recognition of Palestine 7:05 Starmer's Condemnation of Hamas and the Pay-for-Slay Fund9:09 Clarification on Starmer's Recognition and the Pay-for-Slay Fund16:53 The UN Genocide Report and Its Credibility38:52The Propaganda War and Hamas's Strategy42:20 The Muslim Brotherhood and Its Influence in Gaza 48:57 The Aid Situation in Gaza and the Role of the UN and Israel 1:06:01 The Ceasefire and the Hostages1:11:24 Britain's Recognition of Palestine and Its Implications 1:14:04 Starmer's Moral Clarity and Family Ties1:15:22 The Moral Complexities of War1:17:32 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Sep 1h 19min

Journalist Michael Tracey joins The Winston Marshall Show for an uncompromising deep-dive into the murky world of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the web of conspiracies surrounding their crimes.Tracey separates fact from fiction — breaking down Epstein’s 2008 plea deal, the failures of federal prosecutors, and the dubious credibility of key accusers like Virginia Giuffre. He exposes how much of the “Epstein mythology” has been built on shaky claims, media sensationalism, and opportunistic lawyers, while real questions remain about Epstein’s finances, intelligence links, and the powerful figures in his orbit.They discuss Prince Andrew, Alan Dershowitz, the infamous “Little Black Book,” and the Miami Herald investigation that reignited the scandal. Tracey also examines the suspicious circumstances of Giuffre’s recent death, her fortune from settlements, and the ongoing disputes over her estate.All this — Epstein’s crimes, Maxwell’s role, the credibility crisis of accusers, media distortion, and the conspiracies that refuse to die…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Michael Tracy's Role and Epstein's Legal Plea04:51 Government Designated Victims and Legal Challenges09:17 Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts Giuffre's Claims 10:13 The Credibility of Virginia Roberts Giuffre18:15 Media, Interviews, and Public Perception21:02 Giuffre’s Death and Financial Settlements 26:47 The Questions Around Giuffre’s Death 29:39 Epstein’s Crimes and Victim Testimonies39:21 The “Little Black Book” and Its Impact 44:50 Epstein's Death and Conspiracy Theories46:00 Epstein's Property Portfolio and Associations46:21 Steve Bannon and Epstein's Interviews1:00:45 Epstein's Business Activities and Ghislaine Maxwell's Testimony1:11:08 Epstein's Financial Dealings and Clientele1:18:24 Trump's Relationship with Epstein and Media Coverage1:21:54 Epstein's Wealth and Assets1:24:18 Epstein's International Business and Multiple Passports1:38:13 Media Coverage and Public Perception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Sep 1h 48min