Off Script

After winning a significant majority in 2019 the Conservatives look to be heading to a catastrophic defeat in the next election. To discuss the grand realignment in British politics and how the Tories squandered it, Steven Edginton is joined by the academic Matthew Goodwin. Watch this episode:  https://youtu.be/7QzNxRoq1A8 | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team:  www...

On the 24th of February 2022 Russian troops rolled into Ukraine and began one of the bloodiest wars Europe has seen in decades. Almost one year on from the invasion Steven Edginton is joined by Colonel Richard Kemp, who served in the British army from 1977 until 2006, to discuss what happened and what could happen next. Watch this episode:  https://youtu.be/o5uJHqlJ7S0 | Read more from T...

As the West grapples with a movement to decolonise museums, universities and public squares, Steven Edginton is joined by Professor Nigel Biggar to discuss the morality of the British Empire. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/EFb184JFVOk | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team:  www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion  | For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph:  www.tel...

With the Conservative Party twenty points behind Labour in the opinion polls, can Rishi Sunak save the Tories from destruction? Is it even desirable for the party to survive? To answer these questions and more Steven Edginton joined by the Conservative peer and former Chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost. Watch this episode:  https://youtu.be/_s0YgFACTfs | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-w...

As Prince Harry continues his attacks on the Royal Family, The Telegraph’s Steven Edginton sits down with the historian Simon Heffer to discuss the Prince’s accusations, the coronation of King Charles and whether the Conservative Party deserves to die. Watch this episode:  https://youtu.be/-NPtKtELA94 | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team:  www.telegraph.co.uk/opini...

As new research shows young people in Britain are unpatriotic, unconservative and increasingly exposed to Left-wing ideas Steven Edginton is joined by Professor Eric Kaufmann to discuss the politics of the future.  Watch this episode:  https://youtu.be/4V3Ni8_8Z70 | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team:  www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion  | For 30 days’ free acce...

As Putin’s war enters into the winter, what are the prospects of a peace deal? To discuss the war in Ukraine Steven Edginton is joined by the Russia expert and author of the new book “Putin’s wars” Mark Galeotti. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/1_WdGvdMOcw | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion | For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www....

After the US midterm elections, the battle for the future of the Republican Party continues. To discuss the intellectual case for Trumpism Steven Edginton is joined by Yoram Hazony, an Israeli philosopher whose new book “Conservativism: A Rediscovery” explores the past, present and future of Conservativism.  Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinio...

Introducing Steve Edington's latest podcast, the Red Wave. In this three part documentary series, Steven travels across America ahead of the midterm elections to explore why the Republicans are expected to win in a landslide. His journey will take him from the Mexican border and the cattle ranches of South Texas, to the swamps of Florida and the busy streets of Manhattan. In this final episode, St...

Introducing Steve Edington's latest podcast, the Red Wave. In this three part documentary series, Steven travels across America ahead of the midterm elections to explore why the Republicans are expected to win in a landslide. His journey will take him from the Mexican border and the cattle ranches of South Texas, to the swamps of Florida and the busy streets of Manhattan. In this second episode, S...

Introducing Steve Edington's latest podcast, the Red Wave. In this three part documentary series, Steven travels across America ahead of the midterm elections to explore why the Republicans are expected to win in a landslide. His journey will take him from the Mexican border and the cattle ranches of South Texas, to the swamps of Florida and the busy streets of Manhattan. In this first episode, St...

'Britain retains the values of the Queen and not the Duchess of Sussex’. The historian and author Simon Heffer joins Steven Edginton to discuss the Elizabethan age. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A94rYzxz-0s| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion | For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | See Privac...

"I despise what the Conservatives have done to Britain". Nigel Farage joins Steven Edginton to discuss the challenges facing the next prime minister. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/B4AAnzclTsk| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion | For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

"The big Tory immigration lie must come to an end." Listen to Telegraph journalist Tim Stanley analyse the conservative leadership contest and the big issues facing the country in the latest Off Script podcast with Steven Edginton. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/PkVUkG6e7Gg| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion | For 30 days’ free access to T...

Why the Left are now desperate to drop Joe Biden’. To discuss the American President and the state of the Republic, Steven Edginton is joined by the historian and classicist Victor Davis Hanson. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/8VVD9NdrltI| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion | For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/aud...

‘The West should not be fooled into thinking Poland and the Baltic states are safe from Russia.’ To discuss Vladimir Putin’s goals, nuclear weapons and more Steven Edginton is joined by the Russian-American historian Dr Yuri Felshtinsky. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/8MFMFsxNuFQ| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion | For 30 days’ free acces...

Is populism Conservative? To what extent is the Republican Party Trump’s Party? And are the Democrats lacking in political talent? To answer all of these questions Steven Edginton is joined by the Anglo-American writer and author of The Dish Substack Andrew Sullivan.  Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/9il6AzgmaEw| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co....

How woke won. Woke thinking has come to dominate so many of our major institutions, from the civil service and the judiciary to the police force and education. However, there will always be ways to fight back. Author and researcher Dr Joanna Williams joins Steven Edginton to discuss her new book on the culture wars. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/LKNHq1LJO3A| Read more from The Telegrap...

Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine united the West? Or has it exposed divisions between countries like Germany and the UK? To discuss how the West has reacted to Putin’s invasion Steven Edginton is joined by the editor of the online site The Article and former Telegraph journalist Daniel Johnson.  Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/yMeuVdodfVw| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winnin...

“In recent years it has become clear that there is a war going on: a war on the West.” This is the opening line to a new book describing the ongoing culture wars as an attack on Western civilisation. To discuss his new book, the War on the West, Douglas Murray joins Steven Edginton. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/GC4xEuD6B1M | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: w...

After Emmanuel Macron’s defeat of Marine Le Pen, has he crushed populism in France and will he succeed in uniting the country? To discuss the state of French politics and society Steven Edginton is joined by the French journalist and commentator Anne-Elisabeth Moutet. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/AQzYp_Ez2Yw| Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co....

As Joe Biden’s approval rating hits record lows, will Democrats decide to replace him in 2024? And should we feel sorry for the US President? To discuss the state of American politics and the culture wars Steven Edginton is joined by the best-selling author and commentator Lionel Shriver.  Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/aglBiXBYp9k | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment...

Poland’s deputy prime minister is a busy man. His country has taken in two million refugees in a matter of weeks, and many are worried that Poland could be Putin’s next target. However, Piotr Gliński – and the Law and Justice Party of which he is a member – reveals to Steven Edginton that he sees no reason why this should mean greater EU integration.  Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/mTCc...

As we enter into the third week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is Russia winning its war? To discuss the state of the Russian armed forces and the war in Ukraine Steven Edginton is joined by Ukraine expert Dr Taras Kuzio of the Henry Jackson Society. Watch this episode:  https://youtu.be/a2awysdmPhQ  | Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team:  www.telegraph.co.uk...

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 the West had an historic opportunity to form a close and friendly relationship with Russia. As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, the question becomes: what went wrong? To discuss the history behind the current invasion Steven Edginton am joined by the Russia expert Mark Galeotti. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/SMThsehOqQ4 | Read more from The Telegraph’...