Douglas Carswell was born in Britain, raised in Uganda, but came to America by choice. A former Member of the British Parliament, he talks about things that interest him about America generally, and the southern states specifically.
Episodes
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
In the remote mountains on the Vermont / New Hampshire border, Daniel Hannan talks about Milton Friedman - from the cottage Friedman built as a summer retreat.
Watch Dan discuss with Douglas why freedom matters, why the free markets are as important today as ever before - and why he - Dan - is such a useless shot.
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
Comedian, author and all-round Brexit hero, Dominic Frisby in conversation with Douglas Carswell.
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Listen to one of Britain's most controversial YouTubers on Brexit and politics, cultural relativism and human nature. Each week on average about half a million people watch him - often more than watch some of the establishment broadcasters.
As you listen to this calm, reasoned conversation, perhaps you might also ask why is it that those with views outside the parameters set by the intellectual elites, like Carl, are often vilified?
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
George shares his view on everything from Brexit to Extinction Rebellion.
He responds to the suggestion that the modern environmental movement is a cult-like movement, that gives meaning and purpose to people who previously might have joined their local church.
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Sunday Sep 29, 2019
Britain's favourite historian explains why the Supreme Court's recent decision was so wrong - and provides some historic perspective on Brexit.
He also talks about English exceptionalism and why the idea of Parliamentary sovereignty is so central to our idea of national identity.
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Set-backs in the Supreme Court. Bercow's bias. It might seem as if everything is going against Boris and the Brexiteers. But they are winning where it matters - with the voters.
Listen to Douglas explain why he thinks Boris will win.
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Why wikipedia works. Internet freedom. Brexit. The media.
Listen to the founder of one of the great internet success stories, Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales, in this open and candid conversation.
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
A socialist, Grace explains what she thinks we need to do to change the economy. Douglas, a free marketeer, challenges her ideas.
They do find some surprising common ground.
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Whatever happened to the SDP? They are back - offering a home to the politically homeless. Leader William Clouston talks to Douglas Carswell about his hope for real change.
William and Douglas, two old friends who both ran to be Conservative candidates against Tony Blair, share their ideas as to what we might do to make politics better.
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Government officials want to tell us what to eat, drink and do. Why do we put up with it? They can't run the things governments are supposed to run, yet they presume to know what is right for the rest of us.
Listen to Christopher Snowdon of the Institute of Economic Affairs discuss the nanny state with Douglas Carswell.