The Edition

By The Spectator

Lara Prendergast and William Moore host weekly conversations with Spectator writers and friends of the magazine. Over a glass of wine, they dissect the biggest stories across news, politics and cultur... more

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The podcast currently has 398 episodes available.

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April 30, 2020 The way out: what is the Prime Minister's exit strategy?
With the Prime Minister back, the government is pivoting towards a South Korean model on coronavirus. So what's taken them so long (00:45)? Plus, how does oil complicate the pandemic in Russia (14:50)? And last, why weddings will be over-subscribed in 2021 (26:55).

With James Forsyth, Adrian Wooldridge, Owen Matthews, Isabelle Khurshudyan, Katy Balls and Katrina Otter.

Presented by Cindy Yu.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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April 23, 2020 The 10,000th
This week, the Spectator celebrates it's 10,00th edition - we discuss the magazine's history of the last two centuries (26:15). Also on the podcast, we discuss Boris's difficult decision on lockdown (00:40) and the pandemic reaching Africa (12:15).

With James Forsyth, Craig Oliver, Aidan Hartley, Ama Fenny, David Butterfield, and Fraser Nelson.

Presented by Cindy Yu.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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41min
April 16, 2020 Corona wars: will either Trump or Xi win?
On the podcast this week: the geopolitics of coronavirus (00:55), Conservatism after the crisis (19:30), and the new class divide between the have-gardens and the have-not-gardens (35:25).

With Niall Ferguson, Gerard Baker, James Forsyth, Jeremy Hunt, Melanie McDonagh and Freddy Gray.

Presented by Cindy Yu and Katy Balls.
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44min
April 09, 2020 Will coronavirus hasten the demise of religion?
This is an Easter like no other - so what happens to Christianity when Christians can't go to church (1:00)? We also hear reports from the New York frontline (12:20), and discuss just why humour is so important in dark times (29:40).

With Luke Coppen, Tom Holland, Qanta Ahmed, John Rick MacArthur, and Jonathan Waterlow.

Presented by Cindy Yu.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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38min
April 02, 2020 Coronomics: how surreal is this economic crash?
On the podcast this week, we take a look at the exceptional nature of 'coronomics' and what comes after (00:55), how the Swedish are dealing with coronavirus differently (18:50), and lessons in solitude from a polar explorer (31:15).

With Kate Andrews, Lionel Barber, Fredrik Erixon, Yascha Mounk and Geoff Wilson.

Presented by Cindy Yu.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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41min
March 26, 2020 The front line: how the NHS is preparing for battle
How prepared is the NHS for the coming battle with coronavirus (1:20)? Plus, what will Britain look like after the epidemic (12:20)? And last, just how are children so good at make-believe (29:25)?

With Dr Max Pemberton, Dr Kieran Mullan, James Forsyth, William Hague, Mary Wakefield and Piers Torday.

Presented by Cindy Yu and Katy Balls.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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39min
March 19, 2020 Lockdown, and the hardships ahead
It's the first few days of a national lockdown, so have humans been hubristic in not expecting something like this to happen (1:10)? Over in France, is President Macron dealing with this any better (11:05)? Last, is there any point in being a historical novelist in the age of Hilary Mantel (19:10)?

With James Forsyth, Dr Elisabetta Groppelli, Jonathan Miller, Katy Lee, Antonia Senior and Mark Lawson.

Presented by Cindy Yu.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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31min
March 12, 2020 Oil wars: is this the real threat to the world economy?
This week kicked off with an incredible fall in oil prices globally, so what on earth happened (00:50)? We also talk about the Budget, where Rishi Sunak set out in more detail how the government's 'levelling up' agenda will look (10:20). Finally, should we be doing more science research for curiosity's sake (23:05)?

With Kate Andrews, Owen Matthews, James Forsyth, Polly Mackenzie, Thomas Fink and Dallas Campbell.

Presented by Cindy Yu and Katy Balls.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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37min
March 05, 2020 Planet Corona: is this the tipping point for globalisation?
As the coronavirus sweeps across the globe, it's causing businesses, consumers, and governments to rethink their globalised lives. Is this a tipping point for hyper-globalisation? Plus, is the government slimming down its Budget plans? And last, is it harder to be eco-friendly if you are a woman?

With Kate Andrews, Gideon Rachman, James Forsyth, Sarah Longlands, Laura Freeman and Sian Sutherland.

Presented by Cindy Yu and Katy Balls.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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38min
February 27, 2020 Le crunch: the coming Brexit showdown
As the UK and the EU both set out what they want to get in the upcoming trade negotiations, are they heading for an almighty Brexit showdown (00:40)? We also have a look at the constitutional reforms proposed by Guinea's president Alpha Condé, and how he has succumbed to 'African Strongman Syndrome' (18:05). Plus, are dog owners treating their pets like babies (30:15)?

With James Forsyth, Peter Foster, Colin Freeman, Alex Vines, Melissa Kite and Stuart Simons.

Presented by Cindy Yu.

Produced by Cindy Yu and Gus Carter.
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