Best UnHerd Podcasts (2025)

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Pentagon insider Dan Caldwell: How the hawks won 39:40

18h ago39:40

39:40

UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers interviews Dan Caldwell about the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites - Dan is the former senior adviser to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Iraq War veteran, and a leading voice in the “restrainer” faction skeptical of U.S. military overreach in the Middle East. Caldwell’s extensive experience in the Trump admini…

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Trump slams Fox for “Fake” Border Poll 14:54

3d ago14:54

14:54

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily reacts to Donald Trump launching a blistering attack on Fox News—accusing the network of using “fake” pollsters and pushing biased numbers on immigration and border security. Emily breaks down Trump’s Truth Social rant, what the Fox News poll actua…

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'You have NO CREDIBILITY' on Iran: Trita Parsi slams neocon foreign policy 15:19

4d ago15:19

15:19

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily sits down with Trita Parsi to analyze the rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. They delve into the legacy of Bush’s foreign policies and critique neoconservative approaches, including misinterpretations by leaders such as Ted Cruz. A thought-p…

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Druid John Michael Greer: Trump, druidry and barbarian politics 48:02

4d ago48:02

48:02

UnHerd’s Florence Read sits down with John Michael Greer, prolific author of over 50 books, including The Druidry Handbook, The Long Descent, and The King in Orange, and former Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America. Greer explains what it means to be a Druid today, detailing the spiritual practices rooted in Celtic traditions, i…

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We went to Trump’s military parade… this is what the media missed 16:43

5d ago16:43

16:43

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily goes behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s controversial military parade to uncover what really happened beyond the headlines. With exclusive access to the White House press pool and on-the-ground coverage from the crowd, she dives into the details t…

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Trump and Tucker Collide As MAGA Splits Over Iran 15:37

6d ago15:37

15:37

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the growing tension between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson — a rift that’s sending shockwaves through the MAGA movement. With Tucker increasingly critical of Trump’s foreign policy stance on Iran, and Trump snapping back with barbs, is…

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DEBATE: John Mearsheimer & Yoram Hazony on Israel vs. Iran 1:08:49

6d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In this two-part UnHerd TV episode, Editor-in-Chief Freddie Sayers delves into the volatile Iran-Israel crisis, presenting contrasting, thought-provoking analyses from two intellectual heavyweights. In Part 1, American International Relations realist theorist and renowned political scientist John Mearsheimer dissects Israel’s strategy as a risky an…

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Dems Drama: Hogg EXITS, Stephen A. Smith RULES OUT 2028 bid 15:00

10d ago15:00

15:00

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down two major Democratic Party-related stories: David Hogg steps down as DNC vice-chair after backlash over his plan to challenge incumbents, and Stephen A. Smith shuts down 2028 presidential rumors in a candid interview with Jon Stewart. W…

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Is Trump BACKTRACKING on Immigration Crackdown? 20:29

11d ago20:29

20:29

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily dives into President Trump’s surprising reversal on immigration policy with regard to undocumented farm and hospitality workers and Chinese students. After aggressively cracking down—ramping up ICE raids, mobilizing the National Guard, and threaten…

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Iain McGilchrist & Philip Goff: Is the universe conscious? 1:30:45

11d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

In this captivating discussion, Iain and Philip ask what makes us who we are? Are we merely our brains, or does science only capture part of the human story? Is the universe conscious? Dr. Iain McGilchrist, renowned psychiatrist, neuroscience researcher, philosopher, and author of the critically acclaimed The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Br…

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Heather Mac Donald: Democrats are turning a blind eye to LA chaos 14:30

12d ago14:30

14:30

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily is joined by political commentator and author Heather Mac Donald to break down the explosive unrest in Los Angeles — and the surprising political fault lines it's revealing. Mac Donald dives deep into California’s sanctuary state policies, the refu…

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Bernie and Fetterman Break Ranks, Denounce LA Violence 16:09

13d ago16:09

16:09

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily takes a closer look at Bernie Sanders and John Fetterman breaking ranks and strongly criticizing the violence erupting from the protests in Los Angeles, with Sanders calling it “counterproductive” and Fetterman rebuking the "anarchy and true chaos.…

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Los Angeles: Is the US headed to civil war? 28:43

13d ago28:43

28:43

Freddie Sayers interviews reporter and documentary filmmaker Leighton Woodhouse for an on-the-ground account of the LA protests that followed ICE immigration raids. Woodhouse was in the thick of it—witnessing firsthand the violence, the escalation, and the crumbling of the “peaceful protest” narrative that dominated mainstream coverage. In this in-…

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Why are young men abandoning the Democrats? With Patrick Ruffini 15:59

14d ago15:59

15:59

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ New data shows the Democratic Party is facing a major crisis with young male voters—one that could reshape future elections. Emily is joined by author and commentator Patrick Ruffini to break down the numbers and explore why so many young men are walking…

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Steve Bannon: Elon Musk should be deported 18:35

17d ago18:35

18:35

In this exclusive UnHerd interview, Steve Bannon, former Trump Chief Strategist, host of The War Room, and Elon Musk’s strongest critic, dissects the dramatic rift between President Donald Trump and Musk, sparked by disputes over Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”—a tax-cut and spending package Musk slammed as a “disgusting abomination” for inflating the…

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The Real Threat to Trump’s Legacy with Will Chamberlain 14:45

17d ago14:45

14:45

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily speaks with Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Article III Project, to explore the increasing use and controversy surrounding nationwide injunctions—court orders that halt federal policy implementation across the entire country. They discuss h…

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The shameful grift of Karine-Jean Pierre 18:00

18d ago18:00

18:00

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Reaction to Karine Jean-Pierre's announcement of her departure from the Democratic Party to become an independent, as revealed in her upcoming memoir. Emily explores the implications of Jean-Pierre's decision and what it signals for the future of the Dem…

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Kyle Chan: Is this the ‘Chinese century’? 51:07

19d ago51:07

51:07

Is China poised to dominate the global economy? UnHerd's Editor-in-Chief, Freddie Sayers, speaks to Kyle Chan, a Princeton University expert on Chinese industrial policy, to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping the U.S.-China economic rivalry, as explored in Chan’s recent New York Times Op-Ed ‘In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be …

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Is Palantir Creating a Surveillance State? 23:20

19d ago23:20

23:20

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down the recent headlines on Palantir—the controversial data-mining company co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel with deep ties to U.S. intelligence and multiple presidential administrations. Palantir has quietly expanded its influence thro…

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Why Your Child's Smartphone Is More Dangerous Than You Think with Clare Morell 36:42

21d ago36:42

36:42

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Author and policy expert Clare Morell joins us to discuss her groundbreaking new book The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Drawing on years of research and firsthand accounts, Morell reveals how families have been …

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‘I Never Chicken Out!’ — Trump Furious Over TACO Jabs 15:47

25d ago15:47

15:47

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down Donald Trump's response to the phrase "TACO trade." She dives into the origins of the term and its impact on financial markets. Is it a fair critique of his trade policy, or just another misread of his negotiating style? Plus, Emily exp…

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Crypto: What are the Trumps up to? 36:49

25d ago36:49

36:49

Is Donald Trump cashing in on the crypto craze—or crossing ethical lines? UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers and CoinDesk’s Ben Schiller unpack the Trump family’s sudden crypto conversion and what it means for politics, finance, and ethics. Once a vocal crypto critic, Trump now calls himself a “big fan,” with his family and inner circle making major moves in …

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George Beebe: Trump can still bring Peace to Ukraine 22:18

26d ago22:18

22:18

Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ George Beebe joins Emily to explain whether Trump's increasingly rocky relationship with Vladimir Putin signals the end of peace negotiations in Ukraine. Beebe argues Trump very much still has a path to securing an agreement between the two countries, de…

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AI is already out of control 18:32

27d ago18:32

18:32

Click the link in the description or head over https://evening.ver.so/undercurrents and use coupon code UNDERCURRENTS at checkout to save 15% on your first order. Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/ Emily breaks down news that Anthropic and Grok are acting beyond the control of their desig…

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Ugly debate rages after anti-Israel shooting 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

Emily weighs in on the debate about who’s to blame for the tragic shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC by a man who shouted “Free Palestine!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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