Americano

Robert Bryce, energy writer and documentary-maker known for blunt analysis of energy policy. He discusses his mini-documentary exposing billionaire climate philanthropy and lifestyle contradictions. He names specific billionaires, recounts super-yacht emissions and logistics, and explores whether elite green agendas harm ordinary people. He considers embarrassment, class divides and the symbolism of excess.

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator writer Katherine Dee about the online obsession with cryptids and what it reveals about the modern internet. They discuss how folklore-style storytelling is thriving on platforms like TikTok, why conspiracy culture now resembles collaborative 'alternate reality games', and how AI-generated images are blurring the line between what is real, fake, and plausible. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Shellenberger, author and commentator on politics and free speech, explores AI and privacy intrusions. He discusses the Ring Super Bowl ad, facial recognition and how scraped data fuels AI. Conversations cover surveillance tradeoffs for safety, digital IDs and a surveillance industrial complex tied to politics and intelligence.

The midterm elections in November is shaping up to be one of the most expensive elections yet. Freddy Gray and Ryan Girdusky, author of National Populist Substack to discuss how inflation, crime, and immigration are shaping voter patterns, whether the Trump coalition remains as strong as he claims, and what impact Trump's recent focus on international affairs will have with his American voter base. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Lownie, a historian and biographer known for probing the British establishment, discusses newly released Epstein emails. He outlines links between Epstein and elite figures, allegations of kompromat and intelligence ties, and how philanthropy masked criminal networks. Conversations cover potential prosecutions, threats to researchers, and the transatlantic fallout as more documents emerge.

Fernando Sulichin, documentary filmmaker and producer, recounts making a fast-turnaround film about Melania Trump and the production choices behind it. He talks about Melania’s hands-on producer role and her reserved, creative public persona. The conversation covers her relationship with Donald Trump, fashion and public image, Baron’s brief appearances, and behind-the-scenes inauguration moments.

Ben Clerkin, US online editor at The Spectator who covers American politics, unpacking the murky Minneapolis shooting. They discuss how limited facts and video shape public view. They examine divisions within Trump’s team, ICE training and reputational risk. They also look at weather’s effect on protests and the political stakes for midterms.

Bill Glahn, an investigative journalist and policy fellow at the American Experiment Institute, dives deep into the political turmoil of Minnesota. He reveals how a large Somali resettlement has contributed to welfare fraud, stirring social tensions. The conversation touches on the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the role of ICE, and the failures of local leadership. Glahn also highlights how Minnesota's frigid weather can surprisingly quell unrest, contrasting intense local media coverage with the calmer suburban reality.

Join Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of The National Interest and foreign policy expert, alongside David Whitehouse, science journalist and former BBC Science Editor, as they delve into Donald Trump's controversial Greenland annexation proposal. They explore Greenland's crucial role in missile defense and Arctic shipping routes amid rising tensions with Russia and China. The conversation touches on the implications for NATO, the geopolitical landscape, and the future of US military strategy in the Arctic, rousing questions about global security dynamics.

Freddy Gray chats with John Carney, finance and economics editor at Breitbart. They dive into what Donald Trump might say at the World Economic Forum, focusing on tariffs and trade relations with China. Carney argues that Trump could boost U.S. manufacturing by touting tariff successes. They also discuss intriguing alliances, like Trump's collaboration with Elizabeth Warren on credit card rate caps. The conversation highlights the gap between economic indicators and public perception, as well as the potential of tariffs as a climate strategy.