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Spectator Books: Bret Easton Ellis on 'coming out' as Patrick Bateman May 10, 2019

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In this week’s books podcast Sam is joined by Bret Easton Ellis. The author of Less Than Zero, American Psycho and Imperial Bedrooms is here to talk about his first nonfiction book White, and the savage critical response to it. We discuss censorious millennials, the fascination of actors, his problem with David Foster Wallace, 'coming out' as Patrick Bateman - and his own personal Ed Balls Day, when he posted what he thought was a text message ordering drugs to Twitter.

Presented by Sam Leith.

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Spectator Podcast: how to train your brain May 09, 2019

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Can you train your brain to stay young beyond its natural age? Recent research suggests so - and we take a look at the science and what this means for society at large (00:45). Plus, we talk about the impact of grouse hunting on our countryside (9:35), and last, what does sobriety teach you (20:50)?

With Damian Green MP, Linda Blair, Ben MacDonald, Tim Bonner, Damian Thompson and Tanya Gold.

Presented by Lara Prendergast.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gabriel Radonich.

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Spectator LIVE: Douglas Murray and Roger Scruton on the future of conservatism May 07, 2019

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What does it mean to be a conservative? The Spectator brought together two of the sharpest – and controversial – minds in Britain.

Douglas Murray is a leading author and journalist on multiculturalism and free speech, as well as the author of The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam. Sir Roger Scruton, author of How to Be a Conservative, is a philosopher and commentator famed for his defence of traditional conservative values.

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Coffee House Shots: is a Tory-Labour Brexit deal in sight? May 07, 2019

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With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson.

Presented by Katy Balls.

Coffee House Shots is a series of podcasts on British politics from the Spectator's political team and special guests. Brought to you daily, click here to find more episodes that are not released on Spectator Radio.

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Americano: is Trump's attorney general covering up for him? May 03, 2019

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With Curt Mills, the new Washington Editor of Spectator USA.

Americano is a series of in-depth discussions on American politics with the best pundits stateside. Presented by Freddy Gray, editor of Spectator USA. Click here to listen to previous episodes.

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Women With Balls: Kate Hoey May 03, 2019

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Kate Hoey is a Labour MP for Vauxhall, having been in that role for 30 years.

Hoey talks to Katy Balls about growing up in Northern Ireland, fighting to win her current seat in Vauxhall, and how she developed a reputation as a rebel in her party.

Women With Balls is a podcast series where Katy Balls speak to women at the top of their respective games. To hear past episodes, visit spectator.co.uk/balls.

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The Spectator Podcast: rise of the Brexit Party May 02, 2019

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On this week's Spectator Podcast, we talk about how Nigel Farage's Brexit Party could pose an existential threat to the Tories (00:40). Also on the podcast, a debate special about whether the UK should legalise all drugs (11:45), and finally, what is lesbian-tourism (34:45)?

With Katy Balls, James Forsyth, Matthew Goodwin, Chris Daw QC, Peter Hitchens, and Julie Bindel.

Presented by Lara Prendergast.

Produced by Siva Thangarajah.

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Coffee House Shots: was Gavin Williamson victim of a political hit job? May 01, 2019

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With Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

Presented by Katy Balls.

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Americano: why is the British political class so hostile to Donald Trump? Apr 26, 2019

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With Dominic Green, Life & Arts Editor, Spectator USA.

Presented by Freddy Gray.

Americano is a series of in-depth discussions on American politics with the best pundits stateside. Presented by Freddy Gray, editor of Spectator USA. Click here to listen to previous episodes.

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The Spectator Podcast: The Scruton tapes Apr 25, 2019

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This week brought a new development in the ongoing scandal over Roger Scruton’s firing from a government commission, after the Spectator obtained the tapes of the interview that got him fired. We talk about what’s on the tapes, and what the affair reveals about the state of public debate (00:37). Plus, we talk about a worrying loophole in our immigration system (17:51), and ask: can men ever be considered feminists? (26:42)

With Douglas Murray, Adrian Wooldridge, Geoff Hill, Joanna Bell, Julie Bindel, and Ella Whelan

Presented by Lara Prendergast.

Produced by Siva Thangarajah and Gabriel Radonich.

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