The Brink

The Brink
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Welcome to your much-needed antidote to centrist dad podcasts. Presented by Daily Telegraph columnist and foreign correspondent Jake Wallis Simons and former parachute regiment officer and geopolitical analyst Andrew Fox, The Brink brings their wealth of real-life experience to bear upon the most important topics of the day, from Israel to immigration, Ukraine to Islamism, asylum hotels to the rise of Reform UK. With a host of stellar guests and an emphasis on common sense, Jake and Andrew explore what it will take to bring the West back from the brink. A podcast from the edge of what’s coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 14h ago

    Neo-Nazi influencer: I was brainwashed and I'm sorry

    Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by former US Marine Lucas Gage to tell the extraordinary story of how he descended into white nationalism and antisemitism, and how he eventually found his way out. Lucas traces his radicalisation from serving in Iraq after 9/11 to conspiracy theories, Mein Kampf and years spent building a huge online following through increasingly extreme rhetoric. He reflects on the damage he caused, the role of social media in fuelling his anger and how his views began to affect his family and personal life. The conversation explores what finally broke his worldview, why he now rejects the conspiracy theories he once promoted and the responsibility he feels to undo some of the damage he caused. They also discuss 9/11 conspiracies, online propaganda, Nick Fuentes and what Lucas believes his experience can teach us about pulling people back from political extremism. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Neo-Nazi influencer: I was brainwashed and I'm sorry

  2. 2d ago

    Burnham’s Labour is Palestine First

    Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake react to the Labour Party conference and what it reveals about the direction of the government. They discuss Labour’s increasingly hostile approach to Israel, Ed Miliband’s sanctions policy, Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans and the potential consequences for Britain’s national security. The conversation also turns to defence, political extremism and whether Britain’s political class is putting party interests ahead of the country. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Labour’s Middle East Problem 02:52 Starmer, Palestine & The Labour Left 05:45 Labour Friends Of Israel vs Palestine 06:11 Is Labour Risking Britain’s National Security? 09:59 Miliband’s Message To Pro-Palestine Activists 14:30 Qatar & Labour’s Double Standards 15:47 Are Sanctions The Start Of A Financial War On Israel? 21:44 Shabana Mahmood’s New Migration Policy 27:41 Is There A Better Way To Handle Asylum? 30:58 Angela Rayner, Protest & Political Double Standards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Burnham’s Labour is Palestine First

  3. 5d ago

    'I saw the Houthis up close...they’re a danger to Europe' Middle Expert Warns

    Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Jake is joined by Middle East security expert Michael Knights to explore how the Houthis have grown from a ragtag Yemeni militia into one of Iran’s most heavily armed regional partners. Drawing on his firsthand experience in Yemen, Michael describes the Houthis’ treatment of civilians, their military tactics and the Iranian support behind their rise. The conversation also examines the latest Houthi offensive, the threat to global shipping and Saudi oil infrastructure, and why Michael believes Europe could increasingly find itself in their sights. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Inside The War Against The Houthis 02:31 From Hezbollah Sympathiser To Houthi Expert 07:20 Why The Houthis Are More Than Underdogs 09:36 The Houthis, Iran & Ethnic Supremacy 12:42 Booby-Trapped Schools, Wells & Homes 14:40 How The Houthis Control Yemen Through Hunger 17:01 What It’s Like To Fight The Houthis 22:04 Who Are The Houthis & Where Did They Come From? 30:00 How The Houthis Learned From Hezbollah 35:33 The Houthis’ Missiles, Money & Iranian Backing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'I saw the Houthis up close...they’re a danger to Europe' Middle Expert Warns

  4. Sep 22

    “I’m Afraid Of Britain’s Islamists” Moderate Muslim Calls Out Extremism

    Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by Loay Alshareef to discuss radical Islam, antisemitism, and why he believes the West has failed to understand the threat posed by the Muslim Brotherhood. Drawing on his own journey from radicalism to becoming an outspoken Muslim supporter of Israel, Loay explains why he believes Islam and Zionism are compatible, and why more Muslims must speak out against extremism. The conversation also explores the war with Iran, the future of the Abraham Accords, and why Loay remains optimistic about peace between Israel and the Arab world, while warning against the growing hostility towards Muslims within parts of the pro-Israel movement. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 A Muslim’s Warning To Britain 02:17 The “Zionist Brotherhood” & British Extremism 05:20 The Muslim Brotherhood’s Caliphate Ambitions 09:00 What Britain Tolerates That The Gulf Won’t 11:08 Why Loay Calls Himself A Zionist 14:30 What The Quran Really Says About Jews 19:08 Why More Muslims Aren’t Speaking Out 23:47 Sunni Extremism, Iran & The IRGC 27:00 Why Loay Feels Less Safe In Britain 29:54 Iran, Israel & The Future Of The Middle East 38:11 Why Arab Leaders Struggle To Make Peace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    “I’m Afraid Of Britain’s Islamists” Moderate Muslim Calls Out Extremism

  5. Sep 17

    Islamists, progressives, far-right: who are the real heirs to Hitler?

    Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by historian Roger Moorhouse to ask what became of fascism after the Second World War, and whether its influence can still be seen in politics today. From Nazi influence in the Arab world and the rise of Islamism to Putin’s Russia and Donald Trump’s America, Roger explores which elements of fascism have survived and why the label itself may now be doing more harm than good. The conversation also turns to the populist right, political extremism and the attempts from both left and right to rewrite the legacy of Winston Churchill and the Second World War. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 What Is Fascism? 02:26 How Fascism Became a Political Insult 06:10 Racism, Antisemitism & Nazi Germany 10:05 Humiliation: The Fuel of Fascism 16:08 Fascism’s Influence on the Arab World 20:51 Hitler, Al-Husseini & Political Islam 28:02 Is Putin’s Russia Becoming Fascist? 30:20 Trump & the Fascism Question 40:36 Erdoğan & the Problem with the “Fascist” Label 44:55 What Fascism Can Teach Us Today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Islamists, progressives, far-right: who are the real heirs to Hitler?

  6. Sep 15

    From The KGB To Gaza: How Soviet Propaganda Survived

    Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by Izabella Tabarovsky to explore how some of today’s most powerful accusations against Israel have their roots in Soviet propaganda. Izabella traces claims of genocide, apartheid, and “Zionism is racism” back to Soviet campaigns designed to portray Israel as racist, colonialist, and even Nazi. She explains how these ideas spread through academia, the UN, and the global left, surviving long after the Soviet Union itself collapsed. The conversation also examines the growing overlap between the far left and far right, and why the same conspiracy theories about Israel and Jewish power are increasingly appearing across both political extremes. A fascinating discussion about Soviet propaganda, antisemitism, and why the ideas of the Cold War are still shaping the debate around Israel today. Chapters 00:00 How Soviet Propaganda Targeted Israel 02:02 Where the “Genocide” Accusation Began 07:01 Why Stalin Turned Against Israel 12:12 How the Soviets Reinvented Anti-Semitism 16:51 The Far Right Roots of Soviet Anti-Zionism 22:39 Mahmoud Abbas & Soviet Propaganda 28:00 Where “Zionism Is Racism” Came From 33:41 How Soviet Propaganda Survived the USSR 36:48 Durban, 9/11 & the New Anti-Zionism 40:55 How the Far Right Adopted the Same Playbook Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From The KGB To Gaza: How Soviet Propaganda Survived

  7. Sep 11

    The lies we believed about jihadism after 9/11

    In this episode of View from the Brink, Jake Wallis Simons reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and asks how the West has become increasingly confused about the difference between its friends and its enemies. Jake traces the consequences of September 11th through Afghanistan, Iraq, and the rise of jihadism, arguing that while the West fought Islamist extremism abroad, its propagandists became increasingly effective at exploiting Western institutions, social media, and the progressive left. Turning to October 7th and Israel, Jake argues that the response to the Hamas attacks exposed the scale of this information war, with misinformation spreading rapidly while sympathy for Israel collapsed. Twenty-five years after 9/11, Jake argues that the West must recover the confidence to recognise its enemies, defend its allies, and resist the propaganda designed to turn it against itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The lies we believed about jihadism after 9/11

  8. Sep 9

    Dan Hodges: Is this the slow end of Nigel Farage?

    In this episode of The Brink, Andrew is joined by political commentator Dan Hodges for a wide-ranging conversation about Labour’s sanctions against Israel, the growing crisis inside Reform UK and why he believes Nigel Farage’s grip on the party may be approaching its end. Hodges begins by examining the political calculation behind Andy Burnham’s approach to Israel. He argues that Labour is attempting to shore up its left flank against the Greens and pro-Palestinian challengers, and explains how pressure from activists, backbenchers and senior cabinet figures previously pushed Keir Starmer towards recognising a Palestinian state. The conversation then turns to Reform and the fallout from the protests in Dover and Portsmouth. Hodges argues that the emergence of Rupert Lowe and Restore has dragged Reform away from its strategy of professionalisation and towards an increasingly populist battle for its own base, while figures including Zia Yusuf and Robert Jenrick position themselves for what could eventually become a leadership contest. Hodges also discusses the mounting scrutiny of Reform’s finances and Nigel Farage’s response to it. He argues that attempts to portray journalists and parliamentary investigations as part of an establishment conspiracy resemble the playbooks of both Donald Trump and Jeremy Corbyn, and warns that Reform’s once formidable political “force field” is beginning to break down. Finally, Hodges makes a striking prediction: Reform may have a future, but Nigel Farage may not have one at its head. With Farage increasingly divisive among the wider electorate, he assesses the potential successors and explains why a future leadership contest could ultimately come down to Zia Yusuf and Robert Jenrick. Chapters 00:00 Introductions 02:19 The Politics Behind Miliband’s Israel Sanctions 07:26 Andy Burnham’s Political Strategy 13:42 Why Israel Is Losing The Propaganda War 19:56 The Dover Protests & Reform’s Response 22:23 Has Rupert Lowe Got Inside Farage’s Head? 25:08 Farage, Reform & The Populist Playbook 31:02 Why Dan Hodges Is Targeting Reform 38:34 What’s Really Going On With Reform’s Finances? 42:45 Can Farage Copy Trump’s Playbook? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dan Hodges: Is this the slow end of Nigel Farage?
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Welcome to your much-needed antidote to centrist dad podcasts. Presented by Daily Telegraph columnist and foreign correspondent Jake Wallis Simons and former parachute regiment officer and geopolitical analyst Andrew Fox, The Brink brings their wealth of real-life experience to bear upon the most important topics of the day, from Israel to immigration, Ukraine to Islamism, asylum hotels to the rise of Reform UK. With a host of stellar guests and an emphasis on common sense, Jake and Andrew explore what it will take to bring the West back from the brink. A podcast from the edge of what’s coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Brink
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
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