The Current Thing
Comedian and commentator Nick Dixon talks to fascinating guests about politics, the culture war, and anything else that comes up.
Episodes
Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
1hr 23 min
Carl Benjamin, AKA Sargon of Akkad, is a highly successful YouTuber and creator of the Lotus Eaters podcast and educational platform. In this fascinating discussion with Nick Dixon, he talks about why he is no longer a liberal, what it means to be an 'Englishman', and why we need what he calls 'Postmodern traditionalism'.He also reflects on his recent Twitter exchange with Peter Hitchens, and explains his theory of 'Sensible Centrism'. Oh, and he tells us why we should bring back the death penalty.Not for the easily offended, but an excellent episode for those with an open mind.Carl's speech 'Why Aren't Free Speech Arguments Persuasive?'Preview of Carl's speech 'The Word and the Shire'Carl's Twitter: @Sargon_of_Akkad Lotus Eaters:https://www.lotuseaters.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThePodcastoftheLotusEaters
Nick Dixon's Twitter: @nickdixoncomicNick Dixon's Substack: nickdixon.substack.com
This episode is sponsored by Thor Holt:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholthttps://thorholt.substack.com/welcome
And Harry Willis: https://www.instagram.com/harry_willis/https://linktr.ee/WillisCoaching
Produced by the legendary Jason Clift.
Feb 3, 2023
Feb 3, 2023
49 min
Andrew Bridgen is a Conservative Party MP who recently had the whip removed for his remarks about vaccine harms. He is currently suing former Health Secretary Matt Hancock for defamation, over accusations of antisemitism. In this podcast, Bridgen talks to Nick Dixon about his recent suspension, his court case, and his determination to raise awareness about vaccine injuries. Bridgen also discusses his views on Lockdown, his remarkable achievements in his constituency of North West Leicestershire, and how we can save Britain from a bleak future.This episode is sponsored by Thor Holt:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorholthttps://thorholt.substack.com/welcome
And Harry Willis: https://www.instagram.com/harry_willis/https://linktr.ee/WillisCoaching
Andrew Bridgen's Twitter: @ABridgenNick Dixon's Twitter: @nickdixoncomicNick Dixon's Substack: nickdixon.substack.com Produced by the legendary Jason Clift.