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To celebrate one year of The Brink, we're offering 50% off your first three months of a paid subscription! Claim your exclusive anniversary offer here: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com/brinkone In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by broadcaster Mike Graham to discuss his controversial departure from Talk TV, the rise of independent media, and why he believes Britain’s political and media establishment has lost touch with ordinary people. Drawing on four decades in journalism, Mike reflects on the wild days of Fleet Street, the decline of traditional newspapers, and how political journalists have become increasingly cosy with those in power. The conversation also explores mass immigration, multiculturalism, free speech, and the growing public anger over Britain's changing identity. They also discuss the BBC's declining credibility, the rise of fake news and AI-generated misinformation, Reform UK, government surveillance, and whether independent media can restore the public's trust in journalism. Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Mike Graham On Free Speech & Cancel Culture 02:36 The Truth Behind Mike Graham’s TalkTV Exit 05:09 Multiculturalism, Immigration & Britain’s Changing Identity 07:40 Why Britain Is Afraid Of Free Speech 10:07 From Fleet Street To Independent Media 13:29 How Mike Graham Got His Break At The Sun 18:38 The Wild West Of British Journalism 23:15 How Politicians & Journalists Became Too Close 28:30 Alastair Campbell & The Rise Of Media Manipulation 33:50 Social Media, The BBC & The Battle For Trust 40:27 Nigel Farage, Reform & Media Double Standards 46:47 Why Mike Graham Refuses To Vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate one year of The Brink, we're offering 50% off your first three months of a paid subscription! Claim your exclusive anniversary offer here: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com/brinkone In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by British Muslim activist and counter-extremism campaigner Fiyaz Mughal for a live discussion at the Battle of Ideas in London about the growing threat of Islamism in Britain. Drawing on over two decades of experience tackling extremism, Fiyaz warns that the Muslim Brotherhood and radical Islamist ideologies have gained influence within British Muslim communities, while successive governments have failed to confront the problem. The conversation explores rising antisemitism after October 7th, the influence of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and why Fiyaz believes political leaders are allowing extremists to silence moderate Muslim voices. They also discuss integration, free speech, and whether Britain can confront Islamist extremism before another major terrorist attack. Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com Chapters 00:00 The Growing Threat Of Islamism In Britain 02:27 The Diversity Of British Muslim Communities 06:43 Who Really Speaks For British Muslims? 09:08 Anti-Semitism, Hamas & Extremism After October 7th 15:18 How The Muslim Brotherhood Gained Influence In Britain 20:50 The Muslim Brotherhood’s Ideology & Ambitions 29:00 How Saudi Arabia Exported Salafism 36:55 Why British Islam Has A Leadership Vacuum 42:40 Why More British Muslims Aren’t Speaking Out 4 9:49 Can Britain Defeat Islamist Extremism? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by former British diplomat Ameer Kotecha, who resigned from the Foreign Office after becoming disillusioned with Britain's foreign policy. Drawing on his experience at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv, Ameer reveals why he believes Labour has squandered Britain's influence in Israel, damaged vital intelligence relationships and put domestic political interests ahead of national security. The conversation also exposes what Ameer describes as a culture of DEI and virtue signalling within the Foreign Office, and asks whether Britain's diplomatic establishment has lost sight of its most important duty: serving the national interest. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 How Britain Turned Its Back On Israel 02:39 Inside The British Embassy In Tel Aviv 06:10 How Britain Squandered Its Influence In Israel 10:28 The Diplomatic Fallout Of Sanctioning Israel 17:58 Who Is Really To Blame For Britain’s Israel Policy? 21:19 Is Labour’s Israel Policy Driven By Votes? 26:28 Inside Britain’s Decision To Recognise Palestine 34:02 Is Britain Putting Its National Security At Risk? 38:02 Why The Foreign Office Has Lost Its Way 42:52 DEI, Whitehall & The Crisis In British Diplomacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by veteran broadcaster Colin Brazier to explore Britain's demographic crisis, declining birth rates and whether the country is losing its sense of national identity. Colin argues that mass immigration, shrinking families and the decline of Christianity are fundamentally transforming British society, often without public consent. Drawing on his upbringing in Bradford, he examines the consequences for social cohesion, national identity and future generations. The conversation also explores the crisis facing the Church of England, why Israel is bucking the West's demographic decline, and whether Britain can rediscover the values of faith, family and community before it's too late. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:22 The Demographic Change Nobody Wants To Discuss 04:51 Why Are Birth Rates Collapsing? 08:28 The Hidden Cost Of Having Fewer Children 10:05 Immigration, Race & Britain’s Changing Population 17:15 Does It Matter If White Britons Become A Minority? 25:18 Bradford, Immigration & The Breakdown Of Communities 31:33 Is Britain Abandoning Its Christian Heritage? 39:52 Why Religion Needs Tradition & Authenticity 43:30 What Israel Can Teach Britain About Birth Rates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by Israeli journalist and political analyst Nadav Eyal to explore what could be Israel’s most consequential election in a generation, and whether Benjamin Netanyahu’s time in power is finally coming to an end. Nadav breaks down the battle between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, the growing influence of Israel’s far right, and why Arab parties could hold the key to the next government. The conversation also examines the political fallout from October 7, conspiracy theories dividing Israeli society, the ultra-Orthodox military conscription debate, and why even an electoral defeat for Netanyahu might not be enough to remove him from power. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:52 What’s Really At Stake for Israel? 06:57 October 7th, Netanyahu & The Conspiracy Theories 14:30 Can Israel Repair Its Global Reputation? 21:11 How Israel’s Electoral System Works 25:19 Netanyahu, Eisenkot & The Three Political Blocs 30:14 Why Arab Parties Could Decide the Election 33:26 The Rise of Israel’s Far Right 39:03 Mansour Abbas & The Future of Arab Politics 47:18 The Ultra-Orthodox, Conscription & Netanyahu’s Path to Victory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Jake is joined by historian Lord Andrew Roberts to ask what history can teach us about leadership in an increasingly dangerous world. Drawing on his new book Napoleon and His Marshals, Andrew explores how Napoleon inspired extraordinary loyalty, built a military elite around him and ultimately created rivalries that helped undermine his empire. The conversation moves from Napoleon and Churchill to Thatcher, Reagan and Trump, as Andrew examines the crisis of leadership in the West and the parallels he sees with the 1930s. They also discuss antisemitism in Britain, the rewriting of history, Holocaust denial and why understanding the past matters more than ever. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Are We Living Through The 1930s Again? 04:52 Anti-Semitism, Britain & The Green Party 08:44 The West’s Crisis Of Leadership 12:55 Is Britain Prepared For War? 18:51 Napoleon & His Extraordinary Marshals 22:27 How Napoleon Inspired Loyalty & Rivalry 27:52 How Napoleon’s Leadership Began To Unravel 32:10 Waterloo & The Fall Of Napoleon 39:48 Churchill, Thatcher & Trump: Lessons In Leadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com In this episode of The Brink, Shawn Eni, the man behind the viral Mossad parody account, joins us to reflect on October 7 and the information war that has followed. Shawn explains how humour became a weapon against antisemitism and anti-Israel conspiracy theories, why he believes Israel is losing the battle for the next generation, and what the West still fails to understand about the online war surrounding Gaza. He also reveals what happened when the real Mossad finally got in touch… Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Man Behind The Fake Mossad 03:17 Remembering October 7th 10:35 Finding Humour After October 7th 13:39 How The Fake Mossad Account Began 17:01 When Reality Became Harder To Satirise 19:12 Israel’s Online Information War 23:00 Is Israel Losing The Next Generation? 25:07 Can Humour Change The Narrative? 32:40 Why Israel Struggled With Online Messaging 39:29 Israel, The West & The Jewish Diaspora Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.