TRIGGERnometry

Geoffrey Miller, a renowned evolutionary psychologist and author, dives into intriguing topics like sex differences, masculinity, and the roots of political polarization. He critiques myths around gender equality and discusses how evolutionary traits influence modern dating and career choices. Miller also explores the societal shift of tattoos as identity markers and highlights the importance of self-improvement in navigating social interactions. Lastly, he emphasizes the overlooked risks of nuclear war, calling for urgent awareness.

Fin Taylor, a renowned UK stand-up comedian, joins to tackle the hot-button issues of free speech and offensive comedy. He delves into the nuances of navigating humor in today's polarized climate, discussing the challenges comedians face when tackling sensitive topics. The conversation explores Count Dankula's controversial case, highlighting the fine line between comedy and hate speech. Fin emphasizes the importance of free expression while advocating for a more nuanced approach to comedy that respects diverse audience sensitivities.

Sir John Curtice, a world-renowned polling expert and political scientist, shares his insights on the unpredictable nature of polls and their failures in key elections like Brexit and Trump. He delves into the complexities of Brexit, revealing its polarization beyond traditional party lines and addressing how social values shape voter motivations. Curtice also discusses the potential implications of a second Brexit referendum and the need for polling to adapt to shifting public sentiments amidst rising populism.

Katharine Birbalsingh, founder and headmistress of Michaela Community School, dives into the pitfalls of progressive education. She passionately argues for structured classrooms and the critical role of authority in fostering student engagement. The conversation touches on the challenges of bullying exacerbated by social media and the essential need for parental guidance in navigating tech. Birbalsingh critiques educational philosophies, advocating for discipline and classic literature to empower disadvantaged students, all while emphasizing the importance of conservative values for societal cohesion.

In this engaging discussion, journalist Peter Hitchens shares his critical insights on crime, immigration, and the evolving landscape of left-wing politics. He reveals his disillusionment with the Conservative Party and highlights the growing disconnect between political elites and voters. Hitchens dives into the challenges of mass immigration, the pitfalls of current drug policies, and the societal ramifications of cannabis use. He advocates for a nuanced approach to these issues, emphasizing the need for effective community engagement and public transport to enhance safety and freedom.

Dr Steve Davies is Education Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs and we were so pleased to speak him during this fascinating juncture in British party politics. Steve has been talking about a realignment of UK party politics for years and he predicts that the recent goings on with The Independent Group is just the beginning. Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@failinghuman) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Count Dankula aka Mark Meechan is a Youtube comedian who was arrested after posting a video of himself training his girlfriend’s pug dog to do a Nazi salute. He has been convicted in a Scottish court of “inciting racial hatred”. We recorded this on location at Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green, London, just a couple of hours before Dankula's standup appearance at Comedy Unleashed. Check out Count Dankula's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SeFWZYFmsm1tqWxfuOTPQ/featured The notorious Nazi Pug video here: https://youtu.be/SYslEzHbpus Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: twitter.com/triggerpod www.facebook.com/triggerpod www.instagram.com/triggerpod About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@failinghuman) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope you enjoy this fascinating conversation with Ben Cobley. Ben is the author of The Tribe: the liberal-left and the system of diversity. The book explores the power of identity politics in contemporary Britain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tribe-Liberal-Left-System-Diversity-Societas/dp/1845409752 Support TRIGGERnometry: www.patreon.com/triggerpod www.subscribestar.com/triggernometry www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cm…52LB5C&source=url Find us on Social Media: twitter.com/triggerpod www.facebook.com/triggerpod www.instagram.com/triggerpod About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@failinghuman) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Tony Sewell CBE is CEO of the charity Generating Genius and senior research fellow for Demography, Immigration, and Integration at Policy Exchange. In this episode we discuss absent fathers, masculinity, gang culture, white guilt and knife crime. 0:36 Institutional Racism and the Class System 20:02 Gangs, Knives and Why Boys Need Fathers 44:10 White Guilt and Masculinity Support TRIGGERnometry: https://www.patreon.com/triggerpod https://www.subscribestar.com/triggernometry https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KEB7Z3N52LB5C&source=url Find us on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@failinghuman) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's season 2 | episode 2 and we hope you enjoy this fascinating conversation with former banker turned comedian Eshaan Akbar (@eshaanakbar). In this episode we discuss him growing up practicing Islam, his insight and perspective on Islam as a former follower, identity politics and more. 0:31 Liberal Islam 33:12 Religion of Peace 49:52 Illiberal Identity Politics Eshaan's show, Prophet Like It's Hot, is on at Soho Theatre 11-13 Feb: https://sohotheatre.com/shows/eshaan-akbar-prophet-like-its-hot/ http://www.eshaanakbar.com/ Support TRIGGERnometry: https://www.patreon.com/triggerpod https://www.subscribestar.com/triggernometry https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KEB7Z3N52LB5C&source=url Find us on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@failinghuman) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices