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Stephen Crowder joins Trigonometry for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of American politics, the fragmentation of the right, woke culture's evolution, and the failures of modern feminism. Crowder shares his journey from Canadian comedian to conservative media figure, discusses his demonetization battles with YouTube, and explains why he believes truth must be the anchor of political discourse. The conversation covers everything from Trump's administration to economic populism, Israel policy, and why young women lack positive role models in mainstream culture.
- Crowder's Origin Story and the State of Clip Culture
- Immigration and Borders as the Defining Issue
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David Pakman, progressive commentator and host, joins Trigonometry for an in-depth discussion about American politics, the Democratic Party's divisions, healthcare, gun violence, and the cultural factors driving political polarization. The conversation covers Trump's declining popularity, the Democratic Socialists of America, economic inequality, and why both hosts and guest agree that the Israel-Palestine conflict appears intractable. Pakman offers a pragmatic center-left perspective, emphasizing economic issues over culture war topics while acknowledging the deep fractures in American political discourse.
- Trump's Falling Fortunes and the 2026 Midterms
- The Fractured Democratic Coalition
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Constantine Hall hosts Off the Fence with Francis Foster, Tom Slater from Spiked, and Winston Marshall discussing three major stories: the UK's lackluster budget under John Healey, Kylian Mbappe's controversy with China over calling Mao a dictator, and analysis of the upcoming US midterm elections. The conversation reveals deep concerns about Britain's economic direction, China's growing cultural influence through financial power, and the shifting American political landscape.
- The Great British Budget: A Whole Lot of Nothing
- Cabinet Incompetence and Neoliberalism Theatre
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Dave Smith vs. TRIGGERnometry 2
Oct 24, 2026Summary Preview
Dave Smith returns to Trigonometry for a wide-ranging discussion about Trump's presidency, the Iran war, MAGA's future, World War II debates, and demographic changes in Western civilization. The conversation explores Trump's political legacy, the complexities of foreign intervention, the Democratic Party's direction, and fundamental questions about when military action is justified. Smith offers a libertarian perspective on international conflicts while Francis and Konstantin challenge him on historical precedents and moral obligations.
- Trump's Iran War and Political Fallout
- The 12-Day War vs. Current Conflict
France Riots - Are We Next? - Off The Fence
Oct 23, 2026Summary Preview
This episode of Off the Fence provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing riots in France, examining the multiple factors contributing to the unrest including mass migration, failed integration, left-wing ideology in schools, and Islamist influences. The hosts discuss the collapse of elite legitimacy, potential solutions to Western Europe's challenges, and the implications for upcoming elections in both France and the United States. The conversation reveals deep pessimism about Europe's trajectory while debating whether democratic solutions remain viable.
- France Descends Into Unprecedented Riots
- The Collapse of State Authority and Social Contract
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This episode features Olly Munson, a publishing industry veteran who worked at Random House, HarperCollins, and Hachette, now launching his own publishing house, Highline Publishing Studio. He discusses the monoculture that has developed in publishing, his experiences publishing controversial authors, what happened when Francis Foster's book was nearly cancelled, and evidence of anti-Semitism emerging in the industry post-October 7th.
- The Publishing Monoculture and Industry Transformation
- Francis Foster's Book Cancellation Experience
Trump's Fake Energy Ceasefire + Shane Gillis Gym Wh*res Joke Sparks Outrage - Off the Fence
Oct 16, 2026Summary Preview
This episode of Off the Fence covers four major stories: Trump's controversial 'energy ceasefire' with Russia regarding Ukraine, Shane Gillis's SNL monologue about women's gym attire sparking outrage, new NHS guidance requiring trans people to use facilities based on biological sex, and Sally Rooney pulling her books from UK sales over Palestine Action support. The panel debates Trump's motivations around diesel deals with Russia, whether they represent genuine diplomacy or domestic political theater ahead of midterms, the boundaries of comedy and free speech, victories for gender-critical feminists, and the limits of terrorism designation.
- Trump's Energy Ceasefire and Diesel Deal with Russia
- Trump's Leverage Problem and Strategic Mistakes
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Brendan O'Neill joins Trigonometry to discuss Ireland's dramatic cultural transformation, particularly its intense anti-Israel stance and growing social divisions. The conversation explores how Ireland has shifted from Catholic traditionalism to woke ideology without pause, the class dimensions of Western cultural conflicts, the collapse of national borders and identity, and the establishment's abandonment of working-class communities across Britain and Ireland.
- Ireland's Obsession with Israel and Loss of Historical Memory
- From Catholicism to Wokeism: Ireland's Religious Substitution
Owen Jones vs. TRIGGERnometry
Oct 10, 2026Summary Preview
Owen Jones joins Trigonometry to defend his book's central thesis: that neoliberalism at home and Western military interventionism abroad are responsible for the decline of the West. The conversation covers economic policy from the 1980s onwards, the Venezuela experiment, immigration policy, and the definition of neoliberalism itself. Jones argues that post-Thatcher/Reagan policies delivered less growth that was inequitably distributed, while the hosts challenge his historical timeline and economic arguments, particularly around immigration's impact on wages and public services.
- Defining Neoliberalism and Its Economic Impact
- Venezuela as a Test Case for Socialist Policies
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This episode covers the widespread riots in France involving hundreds of thousands of students and the ongoing debate about their causes, the recent Holborn and St Pancras by-election where the Greens failed despite high hopes, rising ADHD and autism diagnoses potentially linked to benefit availability, and the controversial Cornell sexual assault case that has reignited debates about consent and campus culture.
- French Riots: Scale and Devastation
- Root Causes: Beyond Immigration
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Lord Andrew Roberts discusses his latest book on Napoleon and his marshals, exploring how the revolutionary general transformed France, conquered Europe, and ultimately failed due to his inability to manage his top leadership. The conversation reveals Napoleon as both a visionary reformer who brought Enlightenment ideals across Europe and a flawed micromanager whose toxic leadership culture among his marshals contributed to his downfall.
- Napoleon's Early Life and Rise Through the Revolution
- The Whiff of Grapeshot and Napoleon's Ruthless Pragmatism
Never Go Full Tucker - Konstantin Kisin
Oct 06, 2026Summary Preview
Constantin Kissin delivers a sharp critique of Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Jacob Rees-Mogg about World War II, arguing that Carlson's revisionist stance represents 'woke right' thinking—applying the same black-and-white moral absolutism and historical distortion that characterizes far-left ideology. Kissin systematically dismantles Carlson's arguments about Churchill, British involvement in WWII, and civilian casualties, contending that Carlson's approach is childish utopianism rather than serious historical analysis. He draws parallels between how the far-left tears down historical figures for not meeting modern standards and how the 'woke right' inverts the moral order of WWII by judging leaders against impossible standards of perfection rather than the actual choices they faced.
- Introduction: The Woke Right Phenomenon
- Moral Absolutism vs. Historical Reality
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Constantin Kissin delivers a sharp critique of Andy Burnham's political appeal and policy direction, arguing that while Burnham has mastered political communication and successfully tapped into public demand for higher taxes and spending, his approach will ultimately fail. Kissin contends that Britain's fundamental problem is not wealth distribution but productivity and growth, and that Burnham's policies will lead to economic disaster—which may paradoxically be necessary to finally break the country out of its ideological deadlock.
- Andy Burnham's Political Communication Mastery
- The Paradox of British Public Opinion on Taxation
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Andrew Neil joins Trigonometry for an in-depth analysis of Britain's political and economic crisis. The veteran broadcaster warns that the UK is heading for difficult times, with rising inflation, spiraling debt, and a government pursuing a socialist tax-and-spend agenda that he believes will fail. Neil dissects the resurgence of traditional parties over insurgent movements, critiques the BBC's outdated model, and issues an urgent warning about Britain's dangerous dependence on diesel imports that could trigger recession by Christmas.
- Britain's Fiscal Crisis and Political Landscape
- The British Public's Unrealistic Expectations
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Off the Fence tackles Labour's sharp leftward turn under Andy Burnham, a looming diesel crisis threatening economic catastrophe, an alleged Iranian terror plot at RAF Fairford that resulted in bail for suspects, and the Green Party's latest language policing. The panel debates whether Burnham's socialist agenda will destroy or inadvertently save Britain by discrediting left-wing economics, while warning of potential fuel shortages, two-tier justice, and the Labour government's apparent contempt for rural England.
- Labour's Socialist Transformation Under Andy Burnham
- Brexit Renegotiation: Labour's Fantasy Rejoin Campaign
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Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman discusses her new book 'Patriot' and explains why she left the Conservative Party to join Reform UK. She provides explosive revelations about Rishi Sunak's private views on immigration, details the Conservative government's failures on border security, and argues that the ECHR must be abandoned to stop illegal migration. Braverman also addresses Reform's challenges, the importance of British identity, and warns about the UK's declining birth rate.
- Why the Conservative Government Failed Britain
- Rishi Sunak's Shocking Private Views on Small Boats
My Response to Rishi Sunak - Konstantin Kisin
Sep 27, 2026Summary Preview
Konstantin Kissin delivers a comprehensive response to former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Sunday Times article about identity and integration in Britain. The piece addresses accusations of racism stemming from Kissin's comments on Sunak's Englishness, while making a detailed argument about ethnic versus civic identity, the challenges of multiculturalism, and the need to preserve distinct national identities within a British civic framework.
- Addressing the Controversy and Sunak's Article
- Sunak's Argument and the Civic Identity Claim
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Professor Lord Robert Winston, a pioneering fertility specialist, discusses the realities and limitations of IVF, the commercialization of reproductive medicine, declining fertility rates, and controversial topics including designer babies and the biological definition of sex. He shares his unconventional journey into medicine, reflects on the gap between public perception and scientific reality in fertility treatment, and advocates for more research funding and honest communication with patients.
- An Unconventional Path to Medicine and Early IVF Work
- The Uncomfortable Truths About IVF Success Rates