“The Elite 'Social Justice’ Scam” with Musa al-Gharbi

The full conversation is almost two hours long and sbolitely fascinating. Enjoy this free preview or, to hear the whole shebang, subscribe at Uncomfortableconversations.substack.com   "Woke” is such a tired word. Yet there remains a cultural elite which uses the language of social justice to gain…

“The Case for Assassinating CEOs” with Ethicist Tim Dean

After the slaying of one of America’s highest-flying health-insurance CEOs, the tenor of many reactions from the Online Left was: “Murder is never justified, BUT…”   The chattering classes are now busy condemning such hot takes for seeking to “understand” a killer’s motives; for excusing the inex…

ANDREW DOYLE on Satirising the Left

How did the best satirists notice the comedic potential of “wokeness” in its earliest moments? And where does the evolution of the Left leave political satire now?   Andrew Doyle writes for the fictional parody characters Jonathan Pie and Titania McGrath. He invented Titania as a caricature of so…

“Liberalism in 2025”: STAN GRANT

As Syria transforms, as Trump returns, as Putin prepares for victory, as China lies in wait, and as we all look towards a new year, Josh sits down with one of the smartest analysts of liberal democracy.   Stan Grant was CNN's Senior International Correspondent based in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and Be…

PREMIUM: Noam Chomsky's Co-Writer Nathan Robinson on America in the World

What should the role of America be? In their new book, "The Myth of American idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World", Noam Chomsky and Nathan Robinson present a litany of American foreign policy missteps.    Nathan is the founder of Current Affairs magazine, of which he is the edi…

How QANTAS Corrupted Everything with Joe Aston

What happens to politicians when they're openly bribed -- *ahem*, sorry, "assisted" -- by a hugely powerful corporation? The saga of how Qantas peddles influence, wins subsidies, escapes regulation, and secures Australian government protection by showering politicians with first-class upgrades and …

PREMIUM: "A Radical Vision for Palestine" with Palestinian Professor Omar Dajani

As Israel and Hezbollah cautiously observe a ceasefire, the prospect of a Palestinian state feels as remote as ever. But there are people working tirelessly to bring one about, impeded by radicals on both sides who see this as a war between Goodies and Baddies. Omar Dajani is one of the visionar…

DAVID WALLIAMS & JOSH: Little Britain, Gender & Satire

David Walliams is one of the most successful comedians in the world. On "Little Britain", his smash hit BBC sketch comedy show, he created characters whose catchphrases have become part of the culture: "I'm a lady", "Computer says No", and so many more.  David did ten seasons as a judge with Sim…

JUST JOSH: "Me and Mr Jones"

This is the most uncomfortable conversation Josh has ever recorded. He used to work for Alan Jones, the most powerful broadcaster in Australia. Now, he's been arrested on sexual assault allegations. (Alan, that is. Not Josh. Phew) Sexual predation. Political power. Investigative journalism. Inno…

NIALL FERGUSON: How Civilisations Flourish (or Fail)

Why do some civilisations enlighten while others languish? Why do some conquer, and others collapse? Was the British Empire a bloody stain... or, on balance, a force for modernity?  Niall is one of Britain's most prolific and influential historians. His seventeen books, including the groundbreak…