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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with author and investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger for a forensic conversation on the Minneapolis ICE clashes, political radicalisation, and why he argues that the modern left is getting people killed.

We examine the killings that followed ICE deportation operations in Minneapolis, the role of activist networks in obstructing law enforcement, and how rhetoric comparing ICE to Nazis has fuelled reckless and dangerous behaviour. Michael explains why he believes organised interference, misinformation, and moral absolutism created the conditions for violence.

The discussion explores left-wing authoritarianism, the psychology of radical movements, and how protest tactics have shifted from civil disobedience to deliberate confrontation. We compare Minneapolis to Portland’s autonomous zones, January 6, and Black Lives Matter, and examine why decentralised activist networks are so difficult to contain.

We also debate the failures of ICE training and leadership, the Trump administration’s strategic missteps, the Second Amendment, personal responsibility, and whether democratic protest crosses a line when it interferes with law enforcement operations.

A hard-hitting and deeply uncomfortable conversation about ideology, power, accountability, and how political movements can lose control of their own consequences.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:36 The Left's Role in Minneapolis

08:24 The Left's Tactics and Responsibility

14:23 The Comparison with January 6 and Charlottesville

19:30 Criticisms of ICE and the Trump Administration

26:33 The Role of Personal Responsibility and the Second Amendment

43:49 The Ideology of the Left and Group Hysteria

57:46 The Impact of the Left's Actions on Public Perception

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Conservative MP and political reformer Danny Kruger for a wide-ranging conversation on civil service reform, Christianity, nationalism, and the future of British democracy.

We discuss Kruger’s critique of Blairism, the expansion of the administrative state, and why he believes Britain is no longer governed by Parliament, but by an unaccountable alliance of civil servants, judges, and quasi-independent institutions. He explains how depoliticisation, judicial activism, and the rise of quangos have hollowed out democratic accountability.

The conversation explores Kruger’s philosophy of conservatism rooted in family, community, and nation, his defence of civic rather than ethnic nationalism, and his argument that Britain remains a fundamentally Christian civilisation, even as faith has been pushed out of public life. We debate immigration, integration, multiculturalism, and whether British identity can survive rapid demographic and cultural change.

We also examine plans to reform the civil service, the House of Lords, and the judiciary, including restoring parliamentary sovereignty, repealing the Human Rights Act, and confronting institutional resistance to democratic mandates.

A searching and provocative conversation about power, faith, reform, and whether Britain can recover its constitutional foundations before social and political breakdown accelerates.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:38 What Is “Krugerism”

05:13 Conservatism vs Progressive Modernity

07:22 Individualism, God & the Crisis of Meaning

11:07 Is Britain Still a Christian Country?

14:18 Reform UK vs Wet Toryism

17:04 Recovering a Lost Constitution

18:40 When Things Started Going Wrong

21:09 Civic Nationalism vs Ethnic Nationalism

29:35 Immigration, Integration & British Identity

32:03 Christianity, Freedom & Social Cohesion

35:00 Birth Rates, Family Breakdown & Demography

39:24 Islam, Integration & the Limits of Tolerance

47:47 Citizen Service & Rebuilding Local Democracy

52:17 Taking on the Blob: Civil Service, Courts & Power

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with journalist and China analyst Melissa Chen for an in-depth conversation on Greenland, China, American power, and the future of global security.

We examine why Greenland has become a central strategic concern for the United States, from missile defence and Arctic choke points to space, satellites, and early warning systems. Melissa explains why American control over Greenland is not a real estate fantasy, but a long-standing national security priority dating back more than a century.

The conversation explores China’s growing presence in the Arctic, its use of economic coercion, and its strategy of dual-use operations, including shipping routes, scientific research, and critical infrastructure. We discuss the Polar Silk Road, rare earth minerals, supply chain vulnerability, and how control over logistics and refining has become a decisive form of power.

A wide-ranging and forensic discussion about power, deterrence, and why the Arctic may define the next era of global competition.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:22 Why Greenland Matters

05:42 Missiles, the Arctic & US National Security

08:52 Early Warning Systems vs Missile Defence

10:52 Trump’s “Golden Dome” Strategy

15:00 Sovereignty, Denmark & the China Risk

19:13 Why China Is the Real Threat

27:12 Dual-Use Operations & Arctic Infiltration

32:07 The Polar Silk Road & Taiwan Deterrence

39:35 American Hegemony & the End of Illusions

46:30 Critical Minerals, Rare Earths & Greenland

54:23 Space, AI, Power & the Future World Order

57:55 Securing the Western Hemisphere

58:26 Mark Carney, China & Elite Alignment

1:04:10 Multipolar Myths & the Reality of Power

1:12:21 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I spoke with Hungarian government minister, Panyi Miklós, for an in-depth conversation on collapsing birth rates, demographic decline, and why Hungary has made family policy a national priority.

We discuss why falling fertility rates threaten the long-term sustainability of societies, why economic growth is meaningless without future generations, and why Europe is facing a demographic crisis decades in the making. Panyi explains Hungary’s conviction that population decline is a civilisational emergency, not an abstract statistic.

The conversation explores Hungary’s economic reforms, tax cuts, and job creation strategy, alongside its expansive pro-family policies, including housing support, childcare expansion, and major tax exemptions for mothers. We examine how Hungary raised its fertility rate from one of the lowest in Europe, why that progress later stalled, and how war, inflation, and economic insecurity shape family decisions.

We also discuss migration, national sovereignty, border control, and why Hungary rejects mass migration as a solution to demographic decline. Panyi explains how history, culture, and national identity inform Hungary’s approach, and why demographic renewal cannot be separated from questions of social cohesion and cultural continuity.

A detailed and revealing conversation about population collapse, family policy, and whether the West can reverse demographic decline before the consequences become irreversible.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

04:03 – Europe’s Demographic Emergency Explained

08:25 – Hungary’s Wake-Up Call on Population Decline

09:03 – Migration vs Families as a Demographic Solution

10:05 – Economic Reform Before Social Reform

14:20 – The 2015 Migration Crisis & Hungary’s Border Fence

18:39 – Why Hungary Rejected EU Groupthink

22:03 – Migration, Security & Cultural Transformation

25:34 – National Identity, History & Sovereignty

27:58 – Measuring Success: Hungary’s Fertility Turnaround

30:14 – Raising Birth Rates Without Immigration

32:07 – Poverty Reduction, Jobs & Family Stability

35:00 – Women, Careers & Motherhood

38:05 – Radical Tax Incentives for Mothers

41:18 – Making Motherhood Economically Valued

43:49 – Restoring the Two-Child Family Model

45:18 – Why Birth Rates Fell Again After 2022

47:13 – War, Inflation & Economic Shock

50:00 – Can Pro-Natal Policies Survive Crises?

53:02 – Culture, Religion & Lessons from Israel

55:00 – The Cultural Shift the West Must Face

56:41 – Final Reflections on Humanity’s Biggest Crisis

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with Iranian activist and campaigner Lily Moo for a harrowing and urgent conversation on the unfolding crisis inside Iran, the collapse of the Islamic Republic’s legitimacy, and the fight for freedom.

Lily explains what she is hearing directly from contacts and family inside Iran amid widespread blackouts, mass arrests, and violent crackdowns by the IRGC. We discuss the scale of the protests, the reported death toll, and why many Iranians believe the country is now in a revolutionary moment rather than another failed uprising.

The conversation explores the role of economic collapse, sanctions, and inflation, alongside decades of repression, executions, and ideological control. Lily describes how protests spread from the Tehran bazaar across the country, why mosques have become symbols of regime violence, and how fear has given way to open defiance.

We also examine Iran’s relationship with the West, the threat posed by the IRGC beyond Iran’s borders, and the growing calls for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a unifying transitional figure. Lily argues that Iran’s future depends on reclaiming national identity, restoring dignity, and ending decades of Islamist rule.

A powerful and deeply personal conversation about revolution, exile, courage, and whether Iran is finally approaching a decisive break with its past.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Lily’s Activism & Life Under Threat

05:35 Leaving Iran, Assimilating in Britain & Loyalty to the Crown

08:24 IRGC Threats on British Soil

10:12 What Is Actually Happening Inside Iran Right Now

12:06 Reza Pahlavi, Monarchy & the Question of Leadership

16:01 Economic Collapse, Sanctions & the Spark of Revolution

19:39 Regime Fear, Military Pressure & Strategic Deterrence

24:34 Is This a Revolution or Another Uprising?

30:46 Blackouts, Mass Killings & First-Hand Testimony

35:50 Why This Moment Is Different

37:07 Persian Identity, Zoroastrian Roots & National Memory

41:30 Religion in Iran: Islam, Christianity & Conversion

45:57 Regime Change, Chaos & the Fear of the Unknown

48:10 Can Reza Pahlavi Actually Govern?

52:45 Foreign Intervention, History & Legitimacy

56:46 Who Would Run Iran After the Regime Falls

1:01:43 London Protests, Activism & Calling Out the BBC

1:05:16 Final Reflection

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Hungarian political director Balázs Orbán for an in-depth conversation on nationalism, migration, the European Union, and the war in Ukraine.

We discuss Hungary’s vision of an emerging era of nations, the collapse of the liberal global order, and why national sovereignty has returned as the central political question of the twenty-first century. Orbán explains Hungary’s historical experience, its defence of Christian culture, and why mass migration has been rejected as a threat to social cohesion and national survival.

The conversation explores Europe’s migration crisis, parallel societies, border control, deportation, and why Hungary believes Western Europe made irreversible mistakes. We also examine the growing backlash against Brussels, the democratic deficit within the European Union, and why Hungary sees itself as leading a continental revolt against supranational elites.

We then turn to Ukraine, Russia, and the future of European security. Orbán argues that the war has become a NATO-Russia proxy conflict, criticises European leaders for pursuing escalation, and explains why Hungary believes that both sides are lying.

A wide-ranging and controversial conversation about power, sovereignty, war, and whether Europe can still reclaim democratic legitimacy in a rapidly changing world.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

2:04 Era of the Nations and European Politics

7:14 Hungary's Geopolitical Position and Historical Context

14:28 Migration and Integration in Europe

25:29 Radical Islam and Antifa in Hungary

29:55 Hungary's Relationship with the EU and NATO

36:18 The Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Peace Efforts

45:57 Hungary's View on Putin's Ambitions

52:18 Hungary's NATO Membership and Military Presence

59:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with counter-extremism campaigner and founder of Tell MAMA, Fiyaz Mughal, for a wide-ranging conversation on Sharia councils, Islamism, integration, and the future of British multiculturalism.

We examine the reality of Sharia councils in Britain, how they operate, and why their lack of regulation raises serious concerns, particularly for women and their legal rights. Fiyaz explains the difference between non-binding religious arbitration and English civil law, and why greater transparency, oversight, and accreditation are urgently needed.

The discussion explores Islamism, religious literalism, and how parts of British Islam shifted after the 1980s, from a more culturally integrated faith to a harder and more ideological identity. We discuss migration, community clustering, social pressure, and why dissent within Muslim communities has increasingly been shut down.

We also address anti-Muslim hate in Britain, the work of Tell MAMA, the distinction between free speech and harassment, and how international events often drive domestic tensions. Fiyaz argues that Britain must defend its institutions, national values, and freedoms, while rejecting both Islamist extremism and racial hatred.

A serious and nuanced conversation about faith, identity, integration, and whether Britain can still articulate what it stands for in an age of moral relativism.

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with moral philosopher and theologian Lord Nigel Biggar for a rigorous conversation on slavery, reparations, British history, and the moral limits of historical guilt.

We examine growing demands for reparations from Britain, including calls from CARICOM, the African Union, and the Church of England, and ask whether modern Britons can justly be held responsible for crimes committed centuries ago. Biggar explains why slavery was a universal historical practice, why Britain was among the first nations to abolish it, and how the anti slavery movement became one of the first mass human rights campaigns in history.

The discussion explores the Atlantic slave trade, African and Arab slavery, Britain’s role in abolition, the West Africa Squadron, and the immense financial and human cost Britain paid to suppress slavery worldwide. We also debate whether present day inequalities can be causally traced to historic slavery, and whether reparations clarify or distort moral responsibility.

We turn to faith, history, and national memory, examining how Britain should teach slavery, abolition, and empire, and whether movements like reparations and Black History Month promote reconciliation or deepen division.

A serious and searching conversation about history, justice, responsibility, and how nations should reckon with the past without surrendering to permanent guilt.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:08 Britain's Involvement in the Atlantic Slave Trade

07:35 Comparative Slavery and Historical Context

11:33 Media Bias and Reparations

15:37 British State's Involvement and Church of England's Reparations

20:52 The Abolition Movement and British Anti-Slavery Efforts

30:04 The West Africa Squadron and British Anti-Slavery Expenses

33:44 Historical Context and Modern Implications

43:11 Reparations and Historical Responsibility

52:22 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with historian and writer Ed West for a wide-ranging conversation on Islam, Christianity, and the civilisational history shaping Britain, Europe, and the modern West.

We begin with the Battle of Tours in 732, and examine whether Christian resistance prevented Europe from becoming Muslim, before tracing the rapid expansion of Islam across the Middle East, North Africa, and Iberia. Ed explains the role of warfare, taxation, and power in religious conversion, and challenges modern myths about a peaceful Islamic golden age.

The discussion moves through the Crusades, Britain’s historical relationship with Islam, Barbary piracy, and Christian slavery, before turning to the decline of Christianity in the Middle East, and the radicalisation of Islam in Western diaspora communities.

We also debate whether Britain and America are Christian or Judeo-Christian societies, exploring the biblical foundations of English law, the influence of the Old Testament, and why this question has returned amid modern political and cultural conflict.

A sharp historical conversation about religion, war, identity, and what the past reveals about the present.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:23 The Role of Christianity in European Resistance

24:04 The Crusades and the Relationship Between Christianity and Islam

40:08 The British Relationship with Islam

1:01:45 The Decline of the Ottoman Empire and the Rise of British Influence

1:04:48 The Judeo-Christian Tradition in Britain

1:11:03 Judeo-Christian Influence in English History

1:15:04 Young Americans and Political Movements

1:18:34 Interventionism and Anti-Interventionism in American Politics

1:21:16 The Decline of Christianity in the Middle East

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with historian and bestselling author Giles Milton for a deep historical conversation about the Second World War, the alliance with Stalin, and the decisions that shaped the post-war world.

We explore how Winston Churchill came to ally with Joseph Stalin after Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union, despite viewing communism as a murderous and authoritarian system. Giles explains the extraordinary political reversal of 1941, the moral compromises involved, and why Churchill saw the alliance as a necessary pact with the devil.

The discussion moves through the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Lend-Lease, the meetings at Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam, and the immense role American industrial power played in defeating Hitler. We examine how Stalin manipulated his allies, outmanoeuvred Roosevelt, and secured control of Eastern Europe, laying the foundations for the Cold War.

We also discuss the betrayal of Poland, the division of Germany, the origins of the Iron Curtain, and Churchill’s secret plans to confront the Soviet Union after the war, revealing how fragile the wartime alliance truly was.

A fascinating conversation about power, war, pragmatism, and how the alliance that defeated Nazism reshaped the world that followed.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction of Giles Milton and The Stalin Affair

04:50 Churchill's Anti-Communist Stance and Political U-Turn

10:46 The Lend-Lease Program and American Aid

22:28 Stalin's Tactics and the Winter Turning Point

26:54 The Tehran Conference and Churchill's Meeting with Stalin

33:34 The Yalta Conference and Post-War Planning

53:43 The Potsdam Conference and the Cold War

59:48 Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech and the End of the Alliance

1:03:45 Operation Unthinkable and Churchill's Final Strategy

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