The Peter McCormack Show - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

The Peter McCormack Show — Business
The Peter McCormack Show

The Peter McCormack Show – politics, macro, Bitcoin and AI, long-form interviews. Twice-weekly conversations about money, power, and the shifts reshaping the next decade.

Peter McCormack interviews politicians, economists, investors, journalists, founders and Bitcoiners. Past guests include Liz Truss, Lyn Alden, Curtis Yarvin, Matt Goodwin, Mike Green, Balaji Srinivasan, Rupert Lowe, Firas Modad, Scott Horton, Jeff Booth, Connor Leahy, Andrea Miotti, Neema Parvini, Dr Tim Gregory and Simon Dixon.

Recurring threads: the debt and inflation endgame, UK political collapse and what comes after, Reform and the populist wave, the Middle East and the American war machine, AI safety and the race for superintelligence, energy and net zero, Bitcoin adoption and policy, and the slow-motion decline of Western institutions.

Long-form – most episodes run 60 to 120 minutes. New episodes 2 to 3 times per week. Video on YouTube and Spotify.

Host: Peter McCormack, a retired rapper from Bedford, UK, trying to understand this crazy world.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes:

#058 - Gawain Towler - Why the Establishment Fears Reform Party Mar 13, 2025

Show notes

Gawain Towler is a political strategist, communications expert, and former Director of Communications for the Brexit Party, with decades of experience in political campaigns, media strategy, and party leadership.

In this interview, we discuss the rise of the Reform Party, the failures of the Conservative and Labour governments, and the growing political realignment in Britain. Towler explains how the political establishment is collapsing, why voters are abandoning traditional parties, and why Reform's appeal is cutting across class and regional lines. We also explore media bias, deep state influence, and the structural barriers preventing real change. From immigration's impact on housing to the economic stagnation gripping the UK, Towler breaks down the biggest challenges Britain faces—and what Reform needs to do to win.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#057 - Dr Lawrence Newport - The Collapse of Law and Order Mar 11, 2025

Show notes

Dr. Lawrence Newport is a legal academic, researcher, and political commentator, known for his work on law, crime, and justice reform. He is also the co-founder of Looking for Growth, a movement focused on revitalising the UK's economy, reducing bureaucracy, and restoring law and order.

In this interview we discuss why Britain is in managed decline and how bureaucracy, crime, and political cowardice are destroying the nation. He exposes the failures in policing, justice, and infrastructure that have led to rising crime, economic stagnation, and growing public disillusionment. From shoplifting epidemics to the housing crisis and energy failures, Newport explains why the government's refusal to take bold action is crippling the country. He reveals shocking insights into why sentencing is softer, why criminals operate with impunity, and why the UK is failing to build its way out of decline.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#056 - Firas Modad - How Trump Is Reshaping the World Mar 06, 2025

Show notes

Firas Modad is a political analyst and geopolitical strategist, specializing in the intersection of power, governance, and societal change. His work explores how oligarchs, elites, and state institutions shape policy, influence public perception, and manipulate global narratives.

In this interview, we explore the real power behind governments, the rise of populist uprisings, and why Western democracy may be failing. Modad explains how oligarchs exert control over elected officials, how free speech is being systematically dismantled, and why welfare policies can often corrupt rather than support society. We also dive into Trump's political genius, Putin's grip on Russia, and the collapse of Western values, offering a raw and unfiltered discussion on the forces reshaping the world today.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#055 - Shanker Singham - How to Fix the UK Economy Mar 04, 2025

Show notes

Shanker Singham is a leading trade economist, competition lawyer, and policy expert, known for advising governments on free markets, regulatory reform, and trade policy, and playing a key role in shaping post-Brexit economic strategies for the UK.

In this interview, we discuss the government decisions over the past 25 years have crippled growth, increased debt, and left everyday people struggling. Singham discusses GDP per capita decline, regulatory capture, taxation failures, and why the UK is falling behind the US and even Poland. We also discuss how entrenched elites manipulate policies for their own gain, how over-regulation kills competition, and how Brexit's economic potential is being squandered.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#054 - Lois Perry - Net Zero, Government Lies, and the Future of Britain Feb 26, 2025

Show notes

Lois Perry is a political activist, media commentator, and Executive Director of Heartland Institute UK & EU, known for her fierce opposition to Net Zero policies, government overreach, and media bias, advocating for free speech, energy independence, and political reform.

In this interview, we discuss how the UK government is using climate hysteria to justify skyrocketing energy costs, oppressive taxation, and economic destruction. Lois explains why British energy prices are the highest in Europe, how taxpayers are funding massive green subsidies, and how the political elite are exploiting the climate agenda to maintain control. Perry, a well-known campaigner against government overreach, has taken on climate scientists, exposed the hypocrisy of politicians like Ed Miliband, and argued against the ideological push behind net zero.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#053 - Noel Willcox - The Child Maintenance Scandal Feb 24, 2025

Show notes

Noel Willcox is a campaigner and whistleblower exposing the corruption and financial abuse within the Child Maintenance Service, highlighting how government enforcement policies have pushed parents into debt, financial ruin, and even suicide.

In this interview we discuss the reality of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), a system that has financially ruined parents, destroyed families, and even driven some to suicide. With inflated debts, aggressive enforcement tactics, and no accountability, thousands of parents are left destitute by a government-backed scheme that claims to support children. Willcox also breaks down how CMS weaponises the legal system, the financial fraud happening behind closed doors, and why this scandal remains ignored by the mainstream media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#052 - Charlotte Gill - UK Doge: How the Government Wastes Your Tax Money Feb 19, 2025

Show notes

Charlotte Gill is a journalist, investigator, and the driving force behind UK Doge, a movement dedicated to exposing government waste, corruption, and misallocated taxpayer money.

In this interview, we discuss the biggest government scandal you've never heard of—how vast amounts of public money is funnelled into ideological vanity projects, bloated quangos, and politically motivated initiatives, all while essential public services struggle. Gill exposes the deep state networks, shadowy funding structures, and NGOs that operate behind the scenes to reshape British politics without voter consent. We also discuss the Left's strategic control over institutions, the rise of UK Doge, and why politicians refuse to tackle wasteful spending.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#051 - The Coming Economic Collapse with Steve Baker & James Van Straten Feb 17, 2025

Show notes

Steve Baker is a Conservative MP, former Brexit minister, and outspoken advocate for free markets, sound money, and limited government. James Van Straten is a macro analyst and Bitcoin advocate, focused on exposing economic mismanagement and the failures of central banking.

In this episode, we discussthe UK's economic crisis, government waste, political failures, and how reckless borrowing, high taxation, and a bloated state have pushed Britain towards financial ruin. We also discuss the failures of Conservative leadership, the rise of Reform, and whether figures like Kemi Badenoch or Nigel Farage can fix the system.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#050 - Eric Kaufmann - How Wokeness Hijacked the West Feb 12, 2025

Show notes

Eric Kaufmann is a political scientist, professor, and author specialising in cultural politics, demographics, and the rise of woke ideology, advocating for post-progressivism and free speech in academia and society.

In this interview we discuss how woke ideology, cultural overreach, and progressive dominance have reshaped the Western world. From the suppression of free speech to the radical transformation of institutions, Kaufmann reveals how an elite ruling class has manipulated the system to silence dissent and enforce ideological conformity. He also explains how the education system has become a breeding ground for ideological indoctrination, manufacturing an entire generation that sees dissent as dangerous rather than necessary.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#049 - Mike McCulloch - Quantised Inertia: The New Physics That Could Rewrite Reality Feb 10, 2025

Show notes

Mike McCulloch is a physicist and researcher known for his Quantized Inertia theory, which challenges mainstream physics by offering an alternative to dark matter and proposing revolutionary propulsion concepts like the EM Drive.

In this interview, we discuss everything that is known about space, gravity, and physics itself. Mike reveals why dark matter and dark energy may be complete fabrications, how Einstein's theories are deeply flawed, and why mainstream science is ignoring the biggest discoveries of our time. We also discuss his radical theory—Quantised Inertia—which could rewrite the laws of physics, eliminate the need for dark matter, and even unlock new ways of space travel.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Related Podcasts