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  1. Allister Heath - How The Iran War Will Impact You

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    Allister Heath - How The Iran War Will Impact You

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with journalist and commentator Allister Heath for a wide-ranging conversation on the Iran war, oil markets, and the economic shockwaves now hitting the global economy. We begin with the sudden surge in oil prices following the conflict with Iran, and examine why the Strait of Hormuz has become the most dangerous economic chokepoint in the world. Heath explains how disruptions to shipping lanes, energy markets, and supply chains could rapidly drive inflation higher, push up energy bills, and place enormous pressure on Western economies. The conversation explores how war in the Middle East affects ordinary households, from petrol prices to food costs, and why energy shocks have historically triggered recessions. We discuss the fragility of the global financial system, the volatility of oil markets, and why geopolitical conflict can cascade quickly into economic crisis. We also debate Britain’s economic resilience, the policy failures that have left Western countries exposed to energy shocks, and whether governments are prepared for the consequences of prolonged instability in the Middle East. A sobering and wide-ranging discussion about war, energy, markets, and how geopolitical conflict can rapidly reshape the global economy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch the ad-free and extended conversation here: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/the-real-danger-is-economic-could?r=18lfab&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Why Iran Targeted the Strait of Hormuz 05:04 Energy Wars and the Cost of Conflict 07:00 Russia, China and the Global Oil Market 09:15 Can the US Reopen the Strait of Hormuz? 12:56 Drones, Mines and Iran’s Asymmetric Strategy 14:07 America’s Military Supply Chain Problem 16:39 Britain’s Military Weakness Exposed 19:05 Britain’s Long-Term Economic Decline 21:47 What Victory Over Iran Actually Looks Like 26:54 Boots on the Ground vs Special Forces 28:23 The Economic War: Sanctions and Global Pressure 31:09 China’s Role in Supporting Iran 33:55 The Coming Oil Shock for Britain and Europe 36:39 Debt Markets, Mortgages and the Risk to the UK Economy 40:22 Why America Is More Protected Than Europe 44:42 Could the War Trigger a Recession? 49:12 AI, Markets and the Risk of a Financial Crisis 52:26 Britain’s Welfare State and the Road to Decline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  2. Haviv Rettig Gur - The Secret Plan Behind Trump’s Iran War

    HACE 6 DÍAS

    Haviv Rettig Gur - The Secret Plan Behind Trump’s Iran War

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Israeli journalist and geopolitical analyst Haviv Rettig Gur to unpack the deeper forces behind the Iran war, the growing confrontation between the United States and China, and the shifting alliances across the Middle East. We begin by addressing a claim circulating in American politics: that Israel “dragged” the United States into the conflict with Iran. Haviv explains why that narrative misunderstands the strategic reality, arguing that Iran had become a key component of China’s long-term geopolitical strategy against American power. Our conversation explores how Iranian negotiations over its nuclear programme may have been used to buy time while missile capabilities and military infrastructure were expanded underground with Chinese assistance. We examine the intelligence operation that allegedly led to the attempted strike on Ali Khamenei, the strategic timing of American forces entering the region, and why the conflict escalated when it did. From there, we widen the lens to the global chessboard: China’s dependence on Middle Eastern oil, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and how Iran’s partnership with Beijing may have given China leverage over global energy routes in the event of a confrontation over Taiwan. We also examine the unexpected alignment emerging across the Arab world, where several Gulf states increasingly view Iran as a destabilising revolutionary power rather than a partner against Israel. The discussion turns to what the Middle East might look like if the Iranian regime weakens or collapses, and whether regional power could shift toward countries like Turkey or Saudi Arabia. Finally, we discuss the role of international law, the limits of global institutions, and whether the world is entering a new era of great-power politics defined less by legal frameworks and more by raw strategic power. A wide-ranging conversation about war, geopolitics, and the emerging global order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/the-secret-plan-behind-trumps-iran?r=18lfab&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:51 The “America First” Conservative Split on Israel 05:00 Why This War Is Bigger Than Israel 06:25 Iran as a Strategic Asset for China 07:32 How the War Actually Began 09:18 The Strike on Khamenei and the Start of the War 11:10 Why Iran Was Never Negotiating in Good Faith 13:09 Iran’s Nuclear Program: Weapons, Not Energy 15:00 How Obama’s Deal Changed Iran’s Calculus 18:16 The Lessons of the 12-Day War 20:08 Why This Is America’s War Too 23:18 The China–Iran Strategic Alliance 25:39 Oil, Sea Lanes and Global Power 27:30 Why Iran Became a Target in America’s China Strategy 34:15 China, Trade Routes and Global Hegemony 37:11 The Arab World’s Quiet Alignment Against Iran 43:09 Who Fills the Power Vacuum if Iran Falls? 48:57 The West, China and the Future Global Order 54:12 Is International Law a Mirage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 6 min
  3. Colonel Richard Kemp - Is The Iran War The Same As Iraq? British Colonel Breaks Down The Iran War

    3 MAR

    Colonel Richard Kemp - Is The Iran War The Same As Iraq? British Colonel Breaks Down The Iran War

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with former British Army officer Richard Kemp to break down the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the legality of intervention, and Britain’s refusal to fully support its allies. We examine whether military action against Iran is justified under international law, the doctrine of self defence, and the Responsibility to Protect. Colonel Kemp argues that Iran has been at war with the United States and Britain for decades through proxies, and that recent attacks on British sovereign territory in Cyprus change the legal and moral equation. The conversation explores Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance on international law, Britain’s military readiness, and whether domestic Islamist pressure is shaping UK foreign policy. We discuss the perception of British weakness in Washington, the collapse of deterrence, and what this means for NATO, Russia, and China. We also analyse the battlefield itself, from air superiority and ballistic missile strikes to the degradation of Iran’s military command, Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon, and the possibility of regime change in Tehran. Finally, we examine the wider geopolitical consequences, including oil markets, China’s strategic calculations, Russia’s reliance on Iranian drones, and what this war could mean for Hamas and the future of Gaza. A hard headed and wide ranging conversation about war, deterrence, sovereignty, and whether the West still has the will to defend itself. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Iran’s War on the US Since 1979 06:36 The RAF Akrotiri Drone Strike 07:23 Is British Foreign Policy Dictated by Islamists? 11:20 What Britain’s Weakness Signals to Russia & China 12:26 How Americans Now See the UK 14:42 Is This Another Iraq War? 15:37 No Boots on the Ground: The Key Difference 18:46 Who Could Replace the Ayatollahs? 20:25 Regime Infighting & The Iranian Army Factor 23:51 Air Superiority & Destroying Iran’s Missiles 26:31 Iran’s Strategy: Chaos, Honour & Regional Strikes 31:22 Hezbollah, Lebanon & The Northern Front 34:39 Saudi Arabia, Israel & Shifting Middle East Alliances 39:02 Oil, China & The Bigger Geopolitical Play 42:36 Trump’s Red Line vs Obama’s Legacy 46:28 Is Britain Militarily Ready for War? 52:53 What This War Changes for Israel, Gaza & Global Jihad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  4. Ben Judah - The Most Controversial Island That Is Splitting The West

    28 FEB

    Ben Judah - The Most Controversial Island That Is Splitting The West

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with journalist and former government adviser Ben Judah to dissect the Chagos Islands deal, Diego Garcia, and the geopolitical battle shaping Britain’s future. We examine why the UK agreed to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the role of the International Court of Justice, and how UN decolonisation rulings placed mounting legal and diplomatic pressure on Britain. Judah explains the strategic importance of Diego Garcia, the sensitive US military capabilities based there, and why American officials quietly pushed London towards a settlement. The conversation explores China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean, the risk of Mauritius pivoting towards Beijing, and why British officials feared losing access to critical US military infrastructure. We debate sovereignty, international law, national security, and whether Britain was defending its interests or surrendering territory under diplomatic pressure. We also discuss the future of Britain’s Overseas Territories, proposals to integrate them more fully into the United Kingdom, and whether the Chagos deal reflects strategic realism or managed decline. A serious and wide-ranging conversation about geopolitics, American power, China’s rise, and whether Britain still knows how to protect its global position. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:20 The Strategic Importance of Diego Garcia 06:32 The Secret US–UK Deal and “Super Capacities” 09:35 UN Rulings, ICJ Pressure & China’s Role 12:09 Why Washington Forced Britain’s Hand 14:47 Legal vs Military Defence: The China Risk 18:52 Could Mauritius Win a Binding Judgment? 21:17 Why the Americans Might Move the Base 23:10 The Real Prize: UK Access to US Capabilities 28:54 “Everything Changes So Nothing Changes” – Inside the Deal 30:00 Can Mauritius Invite China In? 32:31 Why Rubio, Vance & the Pentagon Backed It 35:29 Trump’s Flip-Flop and the Iran Question 40:31 What If Mauritius Breaks the Agreement? 42:31 Why Britain Is Paying 0.2% of Its Defence Budget 44:33 This Isn’t About Land — It’s About Power 45:30 Legal, Diplomatic & Hard Power Layers of Defence 51:52 Overseas Territories: From Colonies to “Overseas Kingdoms” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  5. Raymond Ibrahim - “Heroic!” The UNCENSORED History of THE CRUSADES

    24 FEB

    Raymond Ibrahim - “Heroic!” The UNCENSORED History of THE CRUSADES

    For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with historian and Middle East scholar Raymond Ibrahim for a deep historical examination of the Crusades, the centuries long conflict between Islam and Christianity, and the moral framework of just war. We challenge the modern narrative that portrays the Crusades as unprovoked Christian aggression, and instead trace the centuries of Islamic expansion that preceded them, from the conquest of the Levant and North Africa to the fall of Christian territories across the Mediterranean. Ibrahim lays out the theological, military, and political realities of the era, arguing that the Crusades were understood at the time as defensive wars within a Christian just war tradition. The conversation explores jihad doctrine, papal authority, pilgrimage routes, the Byzantine appeal for help, and the brutal realities of medieval warfare on all sides. We discuss how both Christian and Muslim chroniclers recorded atrocities, enslavement, and religious violence, and why sanitised or selective readings distort the period. We also examine how the Crusades are invoked in modern political rhetoric, why historical memory shapes contemporary tensions, and whether the West has lost confidence in telling its own story honestly. A rigorous and unfiltered discussion about faith, war, civilisation, and what the Crusades really meant in their own time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/heroic-the-uncensored-history-of?r=18lfab&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:09 The 7th Century Islamic Conquests and Europe’s Shock 07:30 How Early Christians Interpreted Islam 11:41 Jihad: Faith, Plunder, or Both? 16:57 Just War Theory and the Theology of Violence 20:00 The Rise of the Seljuk Turks and New Atrocities 23:35 The Destruction of the Holy Sepulchre 27:48 Pacifism vs Defence: What Did Christ Teach? 31:36 The “Two Swords of Christ” Explained 41:16 Medieval Honour vs Modern Materialism 47:37 Pope Urban II and the Call to Crusade 49:12 The People’s Crusade and the Rhine Pogroms 52:32 The Professional Crusaders March East 58:42 Why They Fought: Holy Land and Christian Solidarity 1:00:07 The Capture of Jerusalem 1:03:35 The Birth of the Knights Templar 1:18:00 Saladin and the Loss of Jerusalem 1:48:00 How the Crusades Are Misunderstood Today 2:01:00 Did the Crusades Ultimately Fail? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 12 min
  6. Michael Shermer - “Religion is a practical and pragmatic truth!” Former-New-Atheist Intellectual on Morals Without God

    21 FEB

    Michael Shermer - “Religion is a practical and pragmatic truth!” Former-New-Atheist Intellectual on Morals Without God

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with science writer and sceptic Michael Shermer to debate truth, morality, atheism, and whether reason alone can ground a moral system. We examine David Hume’s is-ought problem, the foundations of human flourishing, and Shermer’s argument that survival and well-being provide a rational basis for ethics. I challenge him on whether this is simply a different kind of leap of faith, and whether Enlightenment liberalism ultimately rests on inherited Judeo-Christian assumptions about the individual, the soul, and human dignity. The conversation explores empiricism, pragmatism, evolution, and the limits of reason, alongside debates about Christianity, secular humanism, and whether religion provides measurable social benefits. We also tackle the legacy of New Atheism, the rise of woke ideology, environmentalism as a quasi-religion, and whether the moral arc of history truly bends toward justice. A wide-ranging and philosophical exchange about faith, reason, truth, and whether the modern West can defend its moral foundations without returning to religion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 00:00 – Can You Derive Morality from Science? 01:28 – Hume’s Is–Ought Problem Explained 05:00 – Why Human Flourishing Is the Moral Starting Point 08:04 – Survival vs Death: The Ultimate Moral Question 12:27 – Christianity vs Enlightenment Morality 19:25 – Do Religious People Live Longer? 23:04 – Empirical Truth vs Religious Truth 25:00 – The Resurrection: Literal or Literary? 28:14 – Can Reason Justify Reason? 30:00 – Is Religion “Pragmatically True”? 35:15 – New Atheism & the Rise of Wokeism 38:06 – Environmentalism as a New Religion 45:06 – Does History Bend Toward Justice? 47:47 – Grooming Gangs, Slavery & Modern Injustice 50:00 – Trans Ideology, Moral Reversal & Vigilance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  7. Lionel Shriver - The Shocking Psychology of Liberal Women

    17 FEB

    Lionel Shriver - The Shocking Psychology of Liberal Women

    I want to see you in New York for Dissident Dialogues! Get your tickets HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/ In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with novelist and cultural critic Lionel Shriver for a wide-ranging conversation on immigration, national identity, childlessness, and the psychological roots of progressive politics. We begin with the backlash to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claim that Britain has been “colonised,” and explore why immigration has become the most morally charged issue in Western politics. Shriver argues that debates over borders, demographic change, and the so-called “great replacement” divide societies into irreconcilable camps, and that mass migration touches deep anthropological instincts that elites refuse to acknowledge. The discussion moves beyond economics into culture and psychology, examining performative guilt, self-righteousness, and what Shriver calls the narcissism at the heart of modern progressive ideology. We explore why national identity has been hollowed out, why anti-border politics often coexists with hyper-individualism, and how the collapse of religious faith has left a moral vacuum filled by activism. We also debate falling birth rates, the status of motherhood, childlessness, and whether Western societies can survive demographic decline without either restoring cultural confidence or radically transforming themselves. Shriver argues that a civilisation unwilling to reproduce itself cannot expect to endure. A provocative and deeply philosophical conversation about immigration, identity, family, and whether the West still believes in itself. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE:: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:17 Has Britain Been “Colonised”? 05:38 The Great Replacement: Theory or Demographic Fact? 08:15 Why Immigration Became a Moral Absolute 11:29 White Guilt, Vanity & Progressive Psychology 14:35 The Nation State vs Borderless Ideology 18:06 Self-Obsession & the Progressive Mindset 23:31 The White Saviour Complex Explained 26:39 Do the Left Even Believe in Countries? 31:35 From Liberal to Conservative: Shriver’s Turning Point 35:49 Women, Motherhood & the Politics of Immigration 41:08 Childlessness, Status & Cultural Decline 49:01 Radical Individualism & the Loss of Norms 57:40 If We Don’t Have Children, We’ll Be Replaced 1:12:38 Immigration Rage, Identity & What People Really Feel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 16 min
  8. Julie Bindel - 100,000+ Underage Victims: This Has Been Going On Longer Than We Know…

    14 FEB

    Julie Bindel - 100,000+ Underage Victims: This Has Been Going On Longer Than We Know…

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with investigative journalist and feminist campaigner Julie Bindel for a forensic and deeply disturbing conversation on Britain’s grooming gang scandal, institutional failure, and the ongoing cover-up. Julie traces the origins of the r*pe gang crisis back to the 1990s, long before it became national news, and explains how police, social services, and local authorities repeatedly ignored warnings from families. We discuss cases from Leeds, Blackpool, Rotherham, Telford, and London, and examine why organised child sexual exploitation by predominantly Pakistani Muslim gangs was treated as politically untouchable. The conversation explores the role of multiculturalism, fear of being labelled racist, and the systematic refusal to prosecute perpetrators or protect victims. Julie outlines how many abused girls were instead criminalised, dismissed as troublesome, or left trapped in prostitution, while those responsible faced little accountability. We also examine Sadiq Khan’s denial of grooming gangs in London, the contrast between county lines drug crime and organised r*pe networks, and Rupert Lowe’s independent inquiry into the scandal. Julie argues that without a full statutory inquiry, with real legal consequences, justice will remain out of reach for thousands of victims. A harrowing and unflinching discussion about child sexual exploitation, state failure, political cowardice, and whether Britain is finally prepared to confront one of the darkest chapters in its modern history. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/ X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshall Insta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshall Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:41 The Origins of Grooming Gangs 07:13 Police & Social Services Failures 09:41 Why the Media Refused to Report It 14:28 The Charlene Downes Case Explained 18:55 The Guardian Rejection 22:23 Politics & Institutional Fear 26:37 The London Grooming Gangs Reality 31:53 Sadiq Khan, County Lines & Race Baiting 35:48 Why the Victims Were Blamed 47:16 The National Inquiry & What It Must Expose 53:22 Trafficking Girls to Pakistan 59:58 “Hundreds of Thousands” of Victims 1:02:25 Quashing Victim Convictions & Amnesty 1:05:09 Starmer, Political Will & What Happens Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 9 min
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