John Anderson: Conversations
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 187 ratingsFormer Deputy Prime Minister of Australia
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Direct: with Dave Rubin, Political Commentator and Talk Show Host
April 12, 2024 05:08 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this interview, John talks to Dave Rubin, author, TV personality and political commentator. John and Dave discuss the current political landscape of America, commenting on the upcoming US election in a time of deep polarisation. Dave examines the ineptitude found in the political class, and the contrasting roles of Generation X and Z for securing a hopeful future in America.
Direct: With Molly Worthen, Christian Historian and Journalist
March 28, 2024 21:00 - 5 MBIn this interview John speaks with Molly Worthen, a highly acclaimed religious historian and journalist. They explore religious liberty, separation of church and state, and the impact of Christianity on America. Molly also speaks about her journey from thoughtful pragmatist to Christian convert, which has only occurred in recent years.
Conversations: Konstantin Kisin, Podcaster, Comedian & Commentator IV
March 15, 2024 05:20 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBJohn sits down with Konstantin Kisin to discuss a variety of topics, from the war in Ukraine, to multiculturalism and the gradual decline of the West, as well as what it's like to grow up on a farm. Raised in the Soviet Union, Konstantin is not persuaded by leftist visions of utopia, and exhorts reasonable people to speak out against the 'woke mob'. He also argues that multiculturalism should be rebranded as multi-ethnic societies with a 'mono-culture', uniting everyone from different backgr...
Conversations: With Danny Kruger, British Politician and Author
March 01, 2024 04:58 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this interview, John sits down with Conservative MP Danny Kruger at the recent ARC conference to discuss his role in the rise of 'New Conservatism'. Danny argues that over time the UK government has drifted away from the will of the people, eroding traditional values and focusing on global over domestic interests. This shift has provided an opportunity for conservatives to unite the country, appealing to basic traditional values people still possess, even in typically safe labor seats. T...
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer
February 16, 2024 06:52 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBIn this interview, John has an in-depth discussion with renowned historian and writer Victor Davis Hanson. They discuss a wide range of topics including immigration, the current state of tertiary education, the condition of the Biden administration, and the 2024 presidential election. John and Victor talk about changing demographics in politics, and how, against all odds, younger generations are tending towards independent, rather than institutionalised, views. Victor also addresses the con...
Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer
February 16, 2024 06:52 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIn this interview, John has an in-depth discussion with renowned historian and writer Victor Davis Hanson. They discuss a wide range of topics including immigration, the current state of tertiary education, the condition of the Biden administration, and the 2024 presidential election. John and Victor talk about changing demographics in politics, and how, against all odds, younger generations are tending towards independent, rather than institutionalised, views. Victor also addresses the con...
Direct: with Mary Harrington
February 02, 2024 05:22 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this interview, John sits down with Mary Harrington for a discussion on a wide range of topics, from the advantages of conformity to transhumanism. Mary shares her journey from radical leftist and non-conformist, to discovering fulfillment in embracing traditional societal expectations. She uses her story to highlight our obsession with non-conformity, as is so often modelled in popular media. She also offers commentary on elitism and the current state of democracy, arguing that its curr...
John Anderson Direct: with Mary Harrington
February 02, 2024 05:22 - 5 MBIn this interview, John sits down with Mary Harrington for a discussion on a wide range of topics, from the advantages of conformity to transhumanism. Mary shares her journey from radical leftist and non-conformist, to discovering fulfillment in embracing traditional societal expectations. She uses her story to highlight our obsession with non-conformity, as is so often modelled in popular media. She also offers commentary on elitism and the current state of democracy, arguing that its curr...
Direct: Matthew Goodwin, Academic, Author and Pollster
January 12, 2024 04:49 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBIn this interview, John speaks with British political scientist, Matthew Goodwin. Matthew recounts the emergence of a new class of elites and the ways in which they have diverged from the more traditional British ruling class, and more importantly, from the general public. They are distinguished by their elite education, lack of real-world experience, and a tendency to refuse engagement with the cultural issues that matter to the everyman. This phenomenon, Goodwin argues, is global and causi...
Direct: Prof. Nancy Pearcey, American Evangelical Author
December 20, 2023 23:53 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this interview, John speaks with evangelical author Prof. Nancey Pearcey. Pearcey offers valuable insights into issues surrounding the concept of masculinity, from the importance of fatherhood, to the history of the nuclear family, and the impact of Christianity on marriage. She argues that the latest sociological research shows that faithful Christian men make the most stable marriages, loving fathers, and happy families despite claims Christianity makes men "toxic". Pearcey also critiq...
Direct: Prof. John Mearsheimer, American political scientist
December 08, 2023 04:14 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this conversation, John speaks with political scientist and international relations scholar Professor John Mearsheimer about the recent war in Ukraine, and the potential for conflict in Taiwan. Mearsheimer argues for what he calls 'offensive realism,' which holds that conflicts between states are driven by the need to maximize power in relation to other states. This is in contrast to the heterodox liberal framework, which Mearsheimer contends was only tenable under the recently ended ‘uni...
Conversations: Dr. James Orr, A/Prof of Philosophy of Religion
November 24, 2023 07:08 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBJohn sits down with Cambridge University Associate Professor James Orr to discuss multiculturalism, religion, and the therapeutic nature of modern society. He contends that religious communities are ‘bunkers’ in the modern world, acting as places of refuge from culture. Moreover, Dr. Orr addresses his controversial tweet, ‘import the Arab world, become the Arab world’, unpacking the complexities of multiculturalism. He also discusses how our increasingly therapeutic culture has had serious r...
Conversations: Niall Ferguson, Historian and Author
November 14, 2023 05:24 - 57 minutes - 53 MBJohn is re-joined by pre-eminent historian Niall Ferguson to analyse the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ferguson argues that due to the nature of Hamas’ urban warfare, tunnel systems and civilian shields, Israel will have a long and difficult campaign ahead. He also points out that the decline in Western support for Israel, particularly in the younger generations, is due to a woke university system propagating Islamist and left-wing viewpoints, attempting to create a moral equivale...
Conversations: Douglas Murray, Journalist and Author
November 08, 2023 06:09 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this conversation, John sits down with journalist and author Douglas Murray to discuss the war on Western culture in light of the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. Murray argues that Western Civilisation is being eroded by the collapse of history, faith and moral clarity. This cultural decay, Murray suggests, has been caused by a variety of factors including illegal immigration, secularisation, identity politics and the rise of radical Islam. Nonetheless, Murray is encouraged by t...
Conversations: Peter Hitchens, Journalist and Author
November 03, 2023 06:33 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBJohn sits down with journalist and author Peter Hitchens to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This conversation was filmed on the 26th of October. While Hitchens labels himself as 'pro-Israel' he argues against their current course of action as both politically and militarily disasterous. Moreover, Hitchens is a self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' which he discusses in the context of anti-Semitic speech and the ongoing political challenges facing Britain.
Conversations: Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer
October 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBJohn is joined by military historian Victor Davis Hanson to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East. This conversation was recorded on Wednesday the 18th of October. Hanson argues that Israel is in a unique position to retaliate unencumbered by American opposition, due to the bi-partisan support it currently has in the US. However, he contends that conflicts like this, and others such as the war in Ukraine, would probably not have transpired had President Trump still been at the ...
Conversations: Glen Scrivener, Author, Minister and Director of Speak Life
October 06, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this interview, John sits down with author, minister and director of Speak Life, Glen Scrivener for a conversation on how the Christian worldview has shaped our society. Glen does a fantastic job communicating how thoroughly the Christian ethic has shaped and still continues to shape our culture today. Most remarkably, Glen highlights how even many of the arguments of Christianity’s biggest detractors are based on presuppositions that are fundamentally Christian in nature.
Conversations: Anthony Dillon, Indigenous Academic and Commentator.
September 22, 2023 07:45 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this interview, John sits down with his good friend Anthony Dillon, an Indigenous academic and commentator. Anthony’s reflections on Indigenous affairs are particularly insightful as, in addition to his academic experience, he can offer the perspective of an Indigenous person who has both succeeded within modern Australia and is the son of Australia’s first Indigenous police officer, Colin Dillon.
Conversations: With Seth Dillon, CEO and Owner of The Babylon Bee
September 08, 2023 03:51 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this conversation, John sits down with the owner and CEO of the immensely popular satirical news site, the Babylon Bee. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss everything from the intersection between Christianity and humour to the moral imperative to mock bad ideas. Along the way they also discuss the controversies that the Bee has found itself in over the years. Seth's faith, wits and sucess in both media and business give him a truely unique insight in the probelms that we are fac...
Conversations: With John Cleese, Comedian
August 25, 2023 05:39 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJohn catches the iconic (and 'generous and warm-hearted', in his own words) John Cleese for a conversation during his Australian comedy tour 'An Evening with the Late John Cleese'.
Conversations: With Dr. Andrew Browning, Author & Christian Missionary Doctor
August 10, 2023 23:46 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this conversation, John sits down with Dr. Andrew Browning, an obstetrician-gynecologist who has devoted his life to improving maternal health in Africa, with a particular focus on fistula surgery.
Conversations: With Louise Perry, Author and Journalist
July 28, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBJohn is joined by journalist and author, Louise Perry, for a conversation that unpacks the aftermath of the sexual revolution. In their discussion, Louise outlines both the technological and ideological foundations of the sexual revolution, showing its seismic, often overlooked impact over the last 70 years.
Conversations: With Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, British Conservative Member of Parliament
July 17, 2023 22:24 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBSir Jacob Rees-Mogg hosts John Anderson in his home for this Conversation. They discuss the roots and future of conservatism, British politics and economics, the role of the West in global affairs such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as diving into what motivates Jacob in politics.
Conversations: With Professor Nigel Biggar, Ethicist, Theologian and Author II
June 30, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThrough rigorous historical and ethical analysis, Nigel Biggar presents a strong case for why the ubiquitous anti-colonial narrative has little grounding in historical fact. Rather, Biggar argues, a survey of the actions of the British Empire in particular reveals it to be a strong force against slavery, racism, and the long list of other sins that are often attributed to it.
Conversations: With Yoram Hazony, Philosopher, Scholar & Political Theorist
June 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBPhilosopher, scholar and political theorist Dr. Yoram Hazony joins John for a rich and interweaving conversation about conservatism, nationalism, democracy and modern politics. Dr. Hazony, who has recently completed books on several of these topics, provides a compelling critique of the political right - where has gone wrong, the great benefits it can convey for society and how it diverges from liberalism.
Conversations: With Konstantin Kisin, Podcaster, Comedian & Commentator III
June 02, 2023 05:57 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBJohn joins Konstantin Kisin for the third time for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss Kisin's experience as a new father and how that has changed him, his recent viral Oxford Union speech, and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Conversations: Featuring Melanie Phillips, Journalist, Author and Broadcaster III
May 24, 2023 06:36 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIn this conversation, John is joined by British journalist and author, Melanie Phillips. An outspoken British journalist with a reputation for fierce and honest opinions, Melanie offers cut-through commentary on a number of significant cultural and geopolitical issues. She and John discuss the coronation of Charles III, the cultural problems gripping the UK, and the relationship between Israel and the West.
Conversations: with Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Policy Expert & Commentator
May 12, 2023 06:16 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBJohn is joined by Walter Russell Mead, an American academic widely regarded for his incisive analysis of geopolitics and foreign affairs. They consider the worrying isolationist streak that seems to be running through US politics, the continuing struggle for supremacy and global leadership between China and the US, the effectiveness of nuclear deterrence, Western cultural decadence and Israeli democracy.
Conversations: with Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University
April 28, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIn this conversation, John is joined by Professor Steven Pinker, world renowned cognitive psychologist, psycholinguist and public intellectual. John and Steven discuss why, despite the profound influence of the Enlightenment on the modern world, so many have been captivated by postmodernism and critical theories which reject the essence of the Enlightenment - rationality and objective truth. They consider what it is to be rational, how rationality relates to being morally 'good', the differ...
Conversations, with Peter Costello AC, Former Treasurer of Australia
April 14, 2023 07:08 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBIn this Conversation, John is joined by former cabinet colleague Peter Costello. Alongside John, Peter was an integral member of the Howard government, serving as Treasurer between 1996 and 2007. No Treasurer in Australia's history has held the position longer than he.
Conversations: with Katy Faust and Stacy Manning, Co-Authors of ‘Them Before Us’
March 31, 2023 04:26 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this conversation, John travels to Seattle to interview Katy Faust and Stacy Manning, co-authors of Them Before Us, a book which argues for a revolution in how we think about the family, and a re-focus on the needs of children above the desires of parents. We need to consider government policies and social changes from the child's perspective, because they don't have a voice of their own.
Conversations: with Nicholas Aroney, Professor of Constitutional Law at The University of Queensland
March 17, 2023 03:49 - 1 hour - 117 MBAs Australia prepares to vote in a referendum on a constitutionally enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament, John sits down with one of Australia's foremost experts on constitutional law for a detailed analysis of what the Voice is likely to be, what it means for the Australian Constitution and system of representational government and what the implications of changing the Constitution to accomodate the Voice could be.
Conversations: with Douglas Wilson, Minister and Author
March 03, 2023 01:27 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBJohn Anderson enjoys a long conversation with Douglas Wilson on culture wars, American politics, what it means to be a Christian, and whether Christians can be nationalists.
John Anderson Direct: With Nicholas Eberstadt, Political Economist & Author
February 17, 2023 04:37 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBJohn is joined by Nicholas Eberstadt for a Direct interview focused on his recent book, Men Without Work. Nicholas scrutinises economic figures in the United States, arguing that the often-cited unemployment rate doesn't account for the millions of prime-age men who have distanced themselves from work and civil society more broadly.
Conversations: with Vishal Mangalwadi, Philosopher and Social Reformer
February 03, 2023 01:42 - 1 hour - 113 MBJohn and Vishal Mangalwadi look at how the Bible has created our modern world, through the lens of the British Empire in India.
John Anderson Direct: With Mary Eberstadt, Essayist, Author & Commentator
January 20, 2023 05:30 - 59 minutes - 82 MBIn this Direct interview, John is joined by author, essayist, novelist and commentator Mary Eberstadt to delve into contentious issues including the impacts of the sexual revolution, the abandonment of the nuclear family, the #MeToo movement, the politicisation of sexual identity and much more.
Conversations: with Brad Wilcox, Professor of Sociology, University of Virginia
January 05, 2023 23:05 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBThe central notions of a healthy relationship, according to Professor Wilcox, are built upon foundations of religious virtues, that can help withstand the challenges that married couples generally experience in a lifetime together.
Conversations: with Os Guinness, Writer and Social Critic
December 23, 2022 00:14 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBAs Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, John is joined by author Os Guinness to remind us how vital that event was.
Conversations: with Joel Kotkin, Demographer, Author, and Academic
December 09, 2022 01:57 - 1 hour - 126 MBJohn is joined by Joel Kotkin to discuss neo-feudalism and the American middle class' declining faith in democracy, as well as the burden they're facing as a collective.
Conversations: with Zuby, Rapper, Author and Podcaster
November 25, 2022 04:50 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBJohn is joined by Zuby for a conversation on everything from the trans movement, to Black Lives Matter, to how he's using rap as a force for good.
John Anderson Direct: With Victor Davis Hanson, on the 2022 Midterms
November 10, 2022 09:10 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBJohn is joined by regular contributor Victor Davis Hanson in the wake of the midterm elections to digest what the results mean for the major parties, the American people and the 2024 presidential election. Hanson points to the underlying malaise in American political culture that divides citizens into 'red' and 'blue' states as the greater threat to national stability. He argues the failure of Trump endorsed candidates, significantly higher election funding for the Democrats and the fracturi...
Conversations: with Paul Rahe, Professor of History at Hillsdale College
November 04, 2022 06:01 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBJohn joins Professor Paul Rahe for a conversation about the current state of the West and our fragmented world order, centred on the importance of understanding history.
Conversations: with Klon Kitchen, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
October 21, 2022 05:56 - 1 hour - 113 MBJohn speaks with national security and technology expert Klon Kitchen, exploring the impact of technology on the American social contract, and its role in contemporary warfare, including the role American 'Big Tech' companies have played in supporting Ukraine in their war with Putin's Russia.
John Anderson Direct: With Professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster
October 14, 2022 05:33 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBIn this Direct interview, John is joined by professors Jay Bhattacharya and Gigi Foster for a scintillating reconsideration of global responses to the Covid pandemic. Among their topics of discussion includes the influence of public health bureaucracies in democratic nations, the impacts and necessity of lockdowns, essential tools for modelling public health economics and a consideration of the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
Conversations: with Patrick Bet-David, Author and Entrepreneur
October 07, 2022 03:37 - 1 hour - 110 MBJohn joins Patrick Bet-David (PBD) in his LA studio for a discussion covering PBD's childhood in Iran, the lessons he's teaching his kids, what it takes for America to unite, and the dangers of a victim mentality.
Conversations: with Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress of Michaela Community School
September 30, 2022 06:28 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJohn is joined in conversation by Katharine Birbalsingh, described by many as ‘Britain’s’ strictest teacher’. Birbalsingh’s passion for high-quality education provides for insightful and challenging perspectives on the state of our current school system and what can be done to improve it.
Conversations: with Dennis Prager, Founder of PragerU, Radio Host & Writer
September 23, 2022 05:01 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBJohn joins Dennis Prager in his Los Angeles studios for a discussion on Western political philosophy, American politics, the interplay of liberty and safety, left-wing ideology and the British monarchy in the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Conversations: with Victor Davis Hanson, Historian and Writer
September 16, 2022 06:33 - 48 minutes - 67 MBJohn is joined again by author and historian Victor Davis Hanson to review the current State of the Union of American States as they approach the midterm elections.
Conversations: with Tom Holland, Author and Historian
September 02, 2022 06:29 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this conversation, John joins Tom Holland in his London home to discuss Christianity’s role in shaping Western civilisation. Holland prompts us to reflect on the intricate moral web our society still upholds today and consider the intertwined history of the Western imagination and Christianity.
Conversations: with Professor James Tooley, Vice-Chancellor, University of Buckingham
August 19, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBJohn is joined by Professor James Tooley, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Buckingham, for an insightful conversation about the role of education in the modern age, the relationship between parental and government oversight in education systems, the differences between public and private education, ideological uniformity in universities and more.