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

    3D AGO

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

    FEB 24

    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.

    2h 12m
  3. Ben Judah - The Most Controversial Island That Is Splitting The West

    6D AGO

    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
  4. Lionel Shriver - The Shocking Psychology of Liberal Women

    FEB 17

    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.

    1h 16m
  5. Michael Shermer - “Religion is a practical and pragmatic truth!” Former-New-Atheist Intellectual on Morals Without God

    FEB 21

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

    FEB 14

    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.

    1h 9m
  7. ⁠Michael Shellenberger - “The Left Is Getting People Killed” Minneapolis Explodes Into CHAOS

    JAN 31

    ⁠Michael Shellenberger - “The Left Is Getting People Killed” Minneapolis Explodes Into CHAOS

    Get your tickets for Dissident Dialogues HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/ 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/the-left-is-getting-people-killed?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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  8. Lord Andrew Roberts - Why Winston Churchill Lost The 1945 Election

    FEB 7

    Lord Andrew Roberts - Why Winston Churchill Lost The 1945 Election

    Thanks for your support! We couldn’t do this without you. For more content, early access and the chance to put questions to future guests, join our community on Substack HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with historian and peer Lord Andrew Roberts for a sweeping conversation on Britain after 1945, the defeat of Churchill, and the post-war settlement that shaped the modern world. We begin with why Winston Churchill lost the 1945 general election, despite winning the war, and how promises of state provision, nationalisation, and the Beveridge Report reshaped British politics. Lord Roberts explains how wartime socialism, propaganda, and unrealistic expectations laid the foundations for decades of economic stagnation. The discussion explores Britain’s post-war decline, austerity, debt, and the illusion of prosperity created by Lend-Lease, Marshall Plan aid, and Keynesian economics. We examine why Germany and Japan rebuilt faster than Britain, how trade unions and high taxation crippled growth, and why successive governments chose to manage decline rather than confront it. We also discuss immigration, the welfare state, deindustrialisation, and how the failures of the 1945 settlement echo through Brexit, Trump, globalisation, and the collapse of the rules-based international order. Lord Roberts reflects on NATO, the United Nations, American power, and why the West now faces a historic turning point. A wide-ranging and authoritative conversation about history, power, leadership, and whether Britain can rediscover the courage to reverse its long decline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/why-winston-churchill-lost-the-1945?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 02:23 Why did Churchill lose the 1945 Election 05:00 Appeasement, Blame & the Conservative Collapse 06:34 The Beveridge Report & the Dream of a New Jerusalem 10:51 War Socialism, Lend-Lease & National Delusion 12:36 Bankruptcy, Austerity & Britain’s Financial Reality 14:28 Why Germany & Japan Recovered Faster 17:24 Keynes, American Loans & Avoiding Collapse 22:23 The Marshall Plan & Stopping European Communism 24:09 Learning the Wrong Lessons from Victory 28:04 Trade Unions, Inflation & the Road to the 1970s 33:24 Immigration After the War & Changing Britain 39:35 Corelli Barnett & Britain’s Long Economic Decline 54:43 The Revolt Against the 1945 Settlement 1:07:43 Leadership, Thatcher & Britain’s Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  9. Raymond Ibrahim - The Unspoken History of Islam and Why It Was COVERED Up!

    05/10/2025

    Raymond Ibrahim - The Unspoken History of Islam and Why It Was COVERED Up!

    Historian and author Raymond Ibrahim joins The Winston Marshall Show for a powerful, eye-opening conversation on the hidden history of Islam’s conquest of the Christian world—and why so few dare to speak about it today. Raymond traces the rapid Islamic expansion following Muhammad’s death, showing how, within just one century, Muslim armies had violently overrun three-quarters of the original Christian world—from Syria and Egypt to Spain and deep into Europe. He dismantles the myth of Andalusian "tolerance," reveals the brutal realities behind the so-called Islamic Golden Age, and explains how the Islamic conquests shattered the Mediterranean world, plunging Europe into the Dark Ages. Raymond explores the modern censorship around Christian persecution, the resurgence of historical jihadist rhetoric in groups like ISIS, and the urgent lessons today's leaders refuse to learn. All this—the real story of the Crusades, the lost Christian heartlands, the enduring legacy of conquest, and the history the mainstream media won’t touch… Learn more about Raymond below Raymond’s Website: https://www.raymondibrahim.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 – Introduction 01:37 – Who is Raymond Ibrahim? 02:21 – Personal Background: Egyptian Heritage and Academic Journey 05:00 – From Academia to Writing: A New Path 06:08 – Key Works: Sword and Scimitar and Christian Persecution 07:12 – The Impact of His Work and Public Controversy 10:00 – The Battle of Yarmouk: Turning Point in Islamic Expansion 12:10 – The Expansion of Islam: From Arabia to the Christian World 17:07 – The Battle of Tours: Stopping the Islamic Advance 20:00 – The Dark Ages: How Islam Shaped Europe’s Future 25:00 – Why Was the Muslim Conquest So Successful? 28:50 – The Reconquista: A Slow and Steady Christian Resistance 33:13 – Andalusia: Myths of Peaceful Coexistence 40:00 – The Seljuk Turks and Pre-Crusade Persecutions 44:10 – Pope Urban II and the Call for the First Crusade 50:00 – The Crusades: Misunderstood or Justified? 55:30 – The Battle of Manzikert and the Beginning of the Crusades 1:00:00 – Charlemagne and the Rise of Christian Defensiveness 1:05:00 – Early Relations Between Islam and the West 1:10:30 – The Persecution of Christians in the Middle East 1:15:00 – Crusades: Religious Wars or Defensive Actions? 1:20:00 – The Myths of Islamic Golden Age Contributions 1:25:00 – Crusades and Their Aftermath: The Long-Lasting Impact 1:30:00 – The Religious and Ideological Roots of the Conflict 1:35:00 – Western Misunderstanding of Islamic History 1:40:00 – The Rise of Jihadism and Modern Conflicts 1:45:00 – The Importance of Historical Context in Modern Conflicts 1:50:00 – The Ongoing Persecution of Christians 1:55:00 – Reflections on Western Values and Islamic Influence 2:00:00 – Conclusion: Understanding the Past to Navigate the Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 55m
  10. Melissa Chen - The Greenland Debate EXPOSES The West’s Blindspot

    JAN 24

    Melissa Chen - The Greenland Debate EXPOSES The West’s Blindspot

    Get your tickets for Dissident Dialogues HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/ 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  11. Ed West - The Christian Victory That Stopped Europe Becoming Muslim

    12/30/2025

    Ed West - The Christian Victory That Stopped Europe Becoming Muslim

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

    1h 25m
  12. Desiree Fixler “I Helped Build It!” A WEF-Davos Insider EXPOSES The Great Reset

    12/13/2025

    Desiree Fixler “I Helped Build It!” A WEF-Davos Insider EXPOSES The Great Reset

    Former investment banker and ESG “whistleblower” Desiree Fixler joins The Winston Marshall Show to expose what she says is one of the biggest financial scams of the modern era. Fixler explains how she helped build the ESG and stakeholder capitalism framework from inside Wall Street before discovering it was being used to mislead investors, overcharge consumers, and rebrand powerful elites after the financial crash. Drawing on her time as Chief Sustainability Officer at Deutsche Bank’s trillion dollar asset manager, she reveals how ESG labels were slapped onto funds with no evidence, no data, and no accountability. She describes how ESG became mandatory through regulation, how net zero and DEI targets distorted corporate decision making, and why trillions were diverted into unprofitable green projects while energy prices soared. Fixler recounts blowing the whistle internally, being fired, smeared, and forced to rebuild her life from scratch before US and German authorities later confirmed widespread ESG fraud We discuss Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum, stakeholder capitalism versus shareholder capitalism, the role of consultants and regulators, and why Fixler believes ESG has undermined growth, trust, and democracy across the West. A rare inside account of how ESG really worked, who profited, and why the whole system is now beginning to collapse. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH FULL EXTEND CONVERSATION HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/winstonmarshall/p/i-helped-build-it-a-wef-davos-insider?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 02:19 Desiree's Background and Early Career 06:29 ESG Explained: Why It Was So Profitable 11:26 When ESG Became Mandatory 16:02 The Great Financial Crisis and ESG Rebranding 18:07 The Backlash Against ESG 23:48 The WEF's Influence and Control 25:51 Inside Deutsche Bank: Discovering ESG Fraud 33:48 Fired, Smeared & Pushed Out 44:52 The Multi-Trillion Dollar Industrial Complex 57:43 Inside the World Economic Forum 1:01:34 Soft Power, Global Governance & Democracy 1:07:27 The Backlash Against ESG 1:18:00 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  13. Giles Milton - Churchill’s Unholy Alliance and Why It Changed Everything

    12/27/2025

    Giles Milton - Churchill’s Unholy Alliance and Why It Changed Everything

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

    1h 9m
  14. Andrew Gold - 'My Biggest Fear About Britain!'

    12/20/2025

    Andrew Gold - 'My Biggest Fear About Britain!'

    Journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins The Winston Marshall Show for a revealing conversation on cults, cancel culture, and the psychology of belief in the modern age. Gold draws on his investigations into extremist movements, online radicalisation, and high control groups to explain why so many people are drawn to rigid ideologies that promise meaning, belonging, and moral certainty. He outlines how cult dynamics now operate through social media, identity politics, and activist movements that punish dissent and reward conformity. They discuss cancel culture as a modern shaming ritual, the fear driving self censorship in media and academia, and why journalists are increasingly pressured to abandon truth in favour of ideological safety. Gold also reflects on his own experiences being targeted for asking the wrong questions and platforming the wrong people. All this cult psychology, belief systems, cancel culture, moral panic, and why so many people are desperate for certainty in a chaotic world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 06:36 Cultural Assimilation and Historical Context 10:54 Islam and British Culture 27:56 Ethno Nationalism vs. Civic Nationalism 43:04 Conspiracy Theories and Alternative Media 48:30 The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories 55:45 The Groyper Movement and Nick Fuentes 1:02:27 The Role of Heretics in Society 1:08:26 Closing Remarks and Audience Engagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  15. Danny Kruger - How Reform Plan To Tear Down Blair’s Deep State

    JAN 27

    Danny Kruger - How Reform Plan To Tear Down Blair’s Deep State

    Get your tickets for Dissident Dialogues HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/ 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 01:38 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m
  16. Dinesh D’Souza - Radical Islam, Immigration & The New WWII Revisionism

    12/06/2025

    Dinesh D’Souza - Radical Islam, Immigration & The New WWII Revisionism

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Dinesh D’Souza, one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers and filmmakers, for a powerful conversation on radical Islam, liberal democracy, and the new movement to rewrite World War II history. D’Souza breaks down the recent Islamist terror attacks in America, the “red-green alliance” between the far-left and radical Islam, and how Western freedoms are now being weaponised to undermine the very democracies that protect them. He warns that liberalism’s own tolerance has become its Achilles’ heel, a paradox that threatens to unravel the moral fabric of the West. We also explore the rise of World War II revisionism on the American right from Tucker Carlson to Nick Fuentes and D’Souza’s inside account of how Pat Buchanan’s ideas about Churchill, Hitler, and the “decline of the West” gave birth to this disturbing new ideology. Drawing on his time in the Reagan White House, D’Souza reflects on the philosophical roots of American conservatism, the tension between liberty and order, and how inflation and cultural decay are eroding the civilisation the Founders built. All this plus Islamist radicalisation, the fall of assimilation, liberal democracy’s blind spots, and the dangerous rewriting of history now shaping America’s right. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 0:00 Introduction 8:16 Radicalisation and Vetting 13:03 Assimilation and Cultural Pressure 20:54 Islam in America 25:18 Radical Islam and Local Politics 41:59 World War II Revisionism and Historical Context 58:16 Post-War Liberalism and Institutional Distrust 1:02:30 The New Divide on the Right 1:07:52 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  17. UK May Be On Brink Of CIVIL WAR Over Migrant Crime ft. Winston Marshall

    12/10/2025

    UK May Be On Brink Of CIVIL WAR Over Migrant Crime ft. Winston Marshall

    BUY CAST BREW COFFEE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW - https://castbrew.com/ Become A Member And Protect Our Work at http://www.timcast.com Host: Tate Brown @realTateBrown (everywhere) Guest: Winston Marshall @MrWinMarshall (X) My Second Channel - https://www.youtube.com/timcastnews Podcast Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TimcastIRL

    30 min
  18. Balázs Orbán - The Uncomfortable Truth about the Ukraine War, “Remigration” & The New Era Of Nations

    JAN 13

    Balázs Orbán - The Uncomfortable Truth about the Ukraine War, “Remigration” & The New Era Of Nations

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

    1 hr
  19. CNN Host Goes Silent When Guest Proved She'd Done Her Homework on Drug Boat Facts

    12/05/2025

    CNN Host Goes Silent When Guest Proved She'd Done Her Homework on Drug Boat Facts

    Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Winston Marshall and Sean Spicer about CNN's Abby Phillip getting uncomfortable as Batya Ungar-Sargon calmly debunks the entire "war Crimes" narrative concerning Pete Hegseth's orders regarding a second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat with a series of facts that Democrats would like to continue to ignore; Jesse Watters and Stephen Miller getting a huge laugh as ABC News' host of "This Week" Martha Raddatz reveals new details of the drug boat strike that backs up Pete Hegseth and the Trump administration's version of events; a resurfaced clip of Joe Biden from 1989 that is going viral where he pushed for more aggressive tactics to fight narco terrorists in the war on drugs; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's pathetic response to getting grilled about his lack of concern of the shocking amount of teenage shootings occurring in the downtown Chicago area; Donald Trump's brutally honest response to being told that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proud of the Minnesota Somali community after allegations of massive fraud against the state;a CNN host by New Orleans City Councilwoman Lesli Harris refusing to accept any help from ICE to handle violent criminals who target minors; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN

    54 min
  20. Is This The Wokest Man In Britain?

    12/23/2025

    Is This The Wokest Man In Britain?

    In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with activist and self-described decolonisation campaigner Xavier Soylash for a confrontational interview on radical identity politics, gender ideology, communism, and the future of Britain. We examine claims that the Union Jack is a symbol of fascism worse than the Nazi flag, the rejection of biological sex, and the argument that borders, nationhood, and private property are colonial constructs that must be abolished. This conversation follows the logic of modern progressive ideology taken to its most extreme conclusions. Soylash defends Marxism, Lenin, Stalin, and Mao, dismisses historical death tolls as Western propaganda, and argues that communism has never truly been tried because the left has never gone far enough. We debate decolonisation, gender identity, radical inclusivity, and whether ideology has replaced evidence, history, and common sense. The discussion also covers Ukraine, the Azov Battalion, COVID boosters, mass migration, open borders, polyamory, and cousin marriage, revealing the worldview driving the most radical elements of today’s political left. A tense and revealing interview that exposes how far identity politics has gone and asks whether radical progressivism ultimately collapses under the weight of its own contradictions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 02:24 – Decolonisation, the Union Jack & British History 06:41 – Marxism, Lenin, Stalin & the Radical Left Worldview 11:18 – Gender Identity, Biology & Self-Identification 16:24 – Ukraine, the Azov Battalion & Progressive Activism at War 20:42 – Covid, Boosters & Pandemic Ideology 21:57 – Mass Migration, Borders & Private Property 26:02 – Cousin Marriage, Genetic Risk & Social Taboo 29:42 – Polyamory, Relationships & the End of Marriage 32:41 – Final Exchange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
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