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“It was great until Gove wormed his way in. Now he ruins it all.”
Niqa5555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/16/24
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“Always an interesting show but McTiernan does nothing but back Labour. It’s pointless having him on unless you want to redwash whatever is being discussed. Budget - all fine. Farmers - all lovely. Free Gear Farmer Harmer Starmer - great man. Honest. Hard working. Diligent. Murdering 4000 OAPs....”Read full review »
AJT1965 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/10/24
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“I had stopped listening to this podcast as it seemed to have veered to the left. I think the inclusion of Michael Gove has served to add balance and rein in the constant criticism of the tories.”
BizzoH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/24
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“You should be conservatives so believe in colour blindness. Instead you peddle identity politics of the Marxian variety endlessly obsessed with the fact she is black and a woman and not one mention of her being a major beneficiary of Cameron’s Diversity programme. Sickening.”
Snowmuncher via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/03/24
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“What is the point of Kate Andrews inviting on the CHS an ‘old school’ socialist like Paul Mason?? The joker was a huge supporter of Jezza Corbyn for goodness sake and has no concept of what makes a free enterprise economy tick! Stop including these lefty apologists for the joke that is the Labour...”Read full review »
Yorkshire Reason via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/20/24
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“Not for me anymore”
TJW££ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/18/24
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“Can we please have more of Michael Gove doing accents , really brightens my day .”
totterdown-res via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/24
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“I love the quality of the writing in The Spectator but it is noticeable that they avoid the serious issues. Same with the podcast: everyone is pleasant and clearly enjoying their job, and yet no real issues discussed. Was Lockdown a disaster? Should people have been fined for not wearing...”Read full review »
peter de leeds via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/12/24
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“Just listened to Fraser’s last contribution to the podcast. Am so so sorry have to let him go. Will be seeking out his articles and more whenever. His team at the Spectator are first rate and I know they will be feeling bereft too. A milestone for me.”
Lynne WB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/24
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“Great show but Sarah Elliot is a total waste. What a poor advocate for conservatism. Typical of the talent pool currently in Republican circles.”
lrhhrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“As one of the (or apparently only, if the other reviews are anything to go by) more centre-left listeners of the pod I never minded it being right leaning as I appreciate exposure to a range of views. But appointing Gove as its captain is unforgivable to me, between education and the leave...”Read full review »
ellCjno123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/24
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“Whilst still a ‘good listen’ the Spectator Podcast Team - particularly the ladies and some of the guests - increasingly come across as ‘Insider Apologists’ for Change Labour. The unprecedented, ultra-rapid drop in the PMs approval rating since July 4 tells one all one needs to know as regards the...”Read full review »
Morrimark95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/24
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“I’ve listened to CHS for years, I particularly like the information and insight one gets from a wide range of guests and of course regular presenters.
However the constant featuring of John McTernan is starting to irritate. He’s rarely challenged and pulls the podcast towards the realms of a...”Read full review »
Bdavisrice via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/24
“I like the format and presentation of this podcast. It does what it says on the tin. I can’t help being mystified by people leaving poor reviews because they don’t like listening to a labour supporter speaking on the podcast. It can’t be a competent analysis without speaking to all political...”Read full review »
Englishrose-red via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/24
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“…who thinks John McTernan’s contributions are nothing but simpering pro-Labour propaganda. I now delete any episodes he’s on without listening, it’s much better for my blood pressure”
Rickardo J via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/12/24
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“Probably the best for UK politics. Helped by a sensible length, reasonably focussed topics and well informed and varied presenters from The Spectator. The absence of political goal scoring makes it a cut above the better known, but frequently irritating, Rest is Politics.”
Pigstick21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
08/23/24
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“I’ve always enjoyed the podcasts but lately John McTernan has been featured and consequently the usual insightful political commentary has been sadly lacking”
mikeglav via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/24
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“I’ve been listening for years, but getting disappointed and frustrated lately. Today’s episode (8th Aug) was not impressive. Thugs are trying to burn down hotels with people inside and you have some peer withering on about free speech (is that our biggest concern as a country right now)? Musk...”Read full review »
@@DF@@ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/24
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“Listening to the Spectator spout the Labour line over the riots and fail to ask tough questions about what the issues are in these communities just shows how shallow this show is.”
Hvcfgnj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/24
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“… and an excellent magazine! Keep up the good work, guys. My favorite episodes are those with Fraser :). I wish he would show up more often! And I also wish we would hear more from Isabel. Best regards from Germany”
MountainLion14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/24/24
“Loved CHS podcast but recently they always seem to have John McInterminable on the show who couldn’t be any more of a Labour Party political advert. Every thing he says is taken as gospel and he’s just allowed to say how wonderful Labour are with no come back at all. It’s a real shame as I like...”Read full review »
Mekondelta via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/18/24
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“I enjoy the content overall. Never as good as when James Forsyth was involved but still good. I’m learning to contain my irritation at how Kate Andrews always mispronounces the now PM’s name (Keea Staaaama) - her American accent doesn’t explain the odd pronunciation. My big gripe though is the...”Read full review »
Kros13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/24
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“My go to place to find out what’s going on in Westminster. Thanks guys.”
188383 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/24
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“I usually enjoy the content of the podcast but James Heale’s audio is often poor - speaks very quickly / swallows his words and in the most recent episode (9 July) his audio track kept on going in and out, making it very hard to make out what he was saying 😀. Slow down James, and perhaps get the...”Read full review »
Elm Park via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/24
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“The spectator is best summed up by the recent interaction with their editor on the term “supermajority”. We came up with it they say, Fraser has banned it as it’s a stupid term he says, it was used on the front cover Katie says. Yep, feels about right. Kate, your turn, what you absolutely certain...”Read full review »
Niky_Noodles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/30/24
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“Could you be clearer on fact vs fiction? You do express moral concerns regularly but seems important to be more systematic in calling out fake news.”
Expat Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
Luxembourg ·
06/25/24
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“I could not believe my ears when Fraser said there was no putsch against Boris Johnson. Good God, the Spectator has disappeared down the Orwellian memory hole. I don’t even like Johnson but I don’t decide not to remember something that actually happened. I’ve also noticed a lot of sucking up to...”Read full review »
So proud !! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/24
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“I am unsubscribing as I used to enjoy listening to a balanced argument but this is becoming more left wing by the day. They can barely contain their support for Labour in the run up to the election.”
One Careful Lady Owner via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/24
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“I always enjoy listening. Maybe I’ve missed the episode where they discuss this… but why is James Forsyth never mentioned? Isn’t he supposed to be advising Sunak? I would love to hear the Spectator’s views on how their former colleague is doing.”
zxzxzxzxzxzxz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/09/24
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“Had just discovered this podcast and have enjoyed the right leaning but even handed thoughtful analysis for the past few weeks. Today's episode on kier starmer handling trump, however, adopted the language of the American right and kept referring to independent US state court proceedings as...”Read full review »
qwwwwwwtfuifer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/24
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“I always enjoy Coffee House Shots. It covers interesting subjects, with excellent presenter’s and well informed guests. I also like that unlike some other podcasts it doesn’t take itself too seriously and nor make themselves part of the story. In my humble opinion it is ‘Best in Class’.
Long...”Read full review »
sslondon101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/25/24
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“Last night’s roundup more like the Laura Kuenssberg show”
jwin ireland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/24
“I can’t continue to listen given the fact that they play publish such awful sexists.”
KandyBull via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/24
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“Always succinct, well-informed, accessible with exactly the right experts for the subject. Fun too!”
Skippy 63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/24
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“Sometimes the mask slips even with more reasonable sounding Conservatives like Fraser Nelson describing the recent racist scandal against Diane Abbott when the Tory donor said she made him want to kill all black people as a “small thing” 18/3/24 for reference. Shocking and shameful.”
Dan1000q via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/28/24
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“Really topical podcast with excellent team with Katy, Spencer, Kate, Cindi and James. Not my natural listen and I often disagree with them vehemently but their journalism is top notch and designed to provoke through and dialogue and debate (Which it sure does in our house). You need to listen to...”Read full review »
MartyFarty via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/24
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“Possibly the best politics team in Westminster. Katy, James & Isabel are brilliant - insightful & funny. And even better when they add Stephen Bush from NS. I often disagree but I always learn something. Fraser is just becoming, at best an irritation - more often an annoyance. No analysis...”Read full review »
keith=99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/29/24
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“I feel the enthusiasm for bringing fresh perspectives fell on the wayside a while ago with this pod. An update for the talking points of the day (although perhaps more a self-sooth for writers who otherwise should stick to the day job), the presenters though highly esteemed are pretty centre...”Read full review »
Samuel Burns via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/24
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“Bite-sized political update for those of us who want to be up to date but don’t want to spend too much time listening to politicians!”
Chris Sands via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/24
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“Hi all
1. Have given a 5 star but not on the basis of the pap i have just listened to: how is camerons return going.
2. Having two cameron fanboys/girls on the podcast is not analysis rather a eulogy.
3. Cameron made some stunningly bad foreign policy decisions destroying Libya and bringing...”Read full review »
jellyrolleric via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/21/24
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