Only 72% of Americans can read to 6th grade level. Freddy is joined by Peter Wood to talk about how this has happened, and why it is getting worse. What political and cultural factors have diminished the importance of reading and writing in education, and with students already using AI, where does America go from here?

America's sub-literate generation

Freddy is joined this week by Roger Kimball, editor of the New Criterion to talk about the diminishing power of Ron DeSantis. It wasn't so long ago he looked like a serious challenger that could beat Donald Trump to the Republican nomination. Where did it all go wrong?

Freddy is joined this week by Roger Kimball, editor of the New Criterion to talk about the diminishing power of Ron DeSantis. It wasn't so long ago he looked like a serious challenger that could beat Donald Trump to the Republican nomination. Where did it all go wrong?

What went wrong for Ron DeSantis?

On his current visit to the UK, Spectator World columnist and Modern Age editor Daniel McCarthy sat down with Freddy to discuss what lessons American Republicans should learn from the doldrums into which the Tory party has steered itself.  Produced by Natasha Feroze and Saby Reyes-Kulkarni.

On his current visit to the UK, Spectator World columnist and Modern Age editor Daniel McCarthy sat down with Freddy to discuss what lessons American Republicans should learn from the doldrums into which the Tory party has steered itself. Produced by Natasha Feroze and Saby Reyes-Kulkarni.

Is Britain a bad example for American conservatives?

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator columnist, Douglas Murray who wrote in the magazine this week about Joe Biden's endless gaffes and the incompetence which Douglas argues has spilled into the rest of the party.  Produced by Natasha Feroze.

Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator columnist, Douglas Murray who <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/joe-biden-is-not-ok/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrote</a> in the magazine this week about Joe Biden's endless gaffes and the incompetence which Douglas argues has spilled into the rest of the party. Produced by Natasha Feroze.

Joe Biden is not OK

This week Freddy is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, and Charles Lipson, professor of political science at the University of Chicago. They discuss Charles's recent piece in The Spectator's US edition where he argues that the walls are closing in on old Joe, in relation to the Hunter Biden story. Is the President's involvement in his son's dealings really just 'malarkey'?

This week Freddy is joined by Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, and Charles Lipson, professor of political science at the University of Chicago. They discuss Charles's recent piece in The Spectator's US edition where he argues that the walls are closing in on old Joe, in relation to the Hunter Biden story. Is the President's involvement in his son's dealings really just 'malarkey'?

Will Hunter bring down Joe Biden?

Freddy Gray speaks to Joel Kotkin who is the author of The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class. On the podcast, they discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley. With mass layoffs in the tech sector and a post-pandemic real estate downturn, Kotkin argues the Valley is entering a period of long-term decline – but can it come back from this?  Produced by Natasha Feroze.

Freddy Gray speaks to Joel Kotkin who is the author of The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class. On the podcast, they discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley. With mass layoffs in the tech sector and a post-pandemic real estate downturn, Kotkin argues the Valley is entering a period of long-term decline – but can it come back from this? Produced by Natasha Feroze.

Is it the end of Silicon Valley?

This week, Freddy is joined by a great American filmmaker, Oliver Stone, and a great Argentinian filmmaker, Fernando Sulichin. Their new documentary Nuclear Now proposes nuclear energy as the solution to the climate crisis. On the podcast, they address global concerns about adding nuclear to the energy mix, compare the nuclear policy of Presidents Biden and Trump and discuss the opinion that Oliver formed of Vladimir Putin while filming The Putin Interviews.

This week, Freddy is joined by a great American filmmaker, Oliver Stone, and a great Argentinian filmmaker, Fernando Sulichin. Their new documentary Nuclear Now proposes nuclear energy as the solution to the climate crisis. On the podcast, they address global concerns about adding nuclear to the energy mix, compare the nuclear policy of Presidents Biden and Trump and discuss the opinion that Oliver formed of Vladimir Putin while filming The Putin Interviews.

Will nuclear power heal the climate?

Kim Darroch

Freddy Gray is joined by Steve Edginton, video comment editor at the Telegraph and host of the Off Script podcast to discuss curious case of Sir Kim Darroch. A former civil servant has accused the government of an attempt to cover up “crimes” by the former British ambassador to the US, who he claims leaked intelligence to his lover. What has this done to the Anglo-American relations on the week Rishi Sunak visited Washington?   Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Harry Masterson.

Freddy Gray is joined by Steve Edginton, video comment editor at the Telegraph and host of the Off Script podcast to discuss curious case of Sir Kim Darroch. A former civil servant has accused the government of an attempt to cover up “crimes” by the former British ambassador to the US, who he claims leaked intelligence to his lover. What has this done to the Anglo-American relations on the week Rishi Sunak visited Washington?  Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Harry Masterson.

What happened to Kim Darroch?

Andrew Neil, The Spectator's chairman and super fan of the HBO show, Succession, joins this episode to talk to Freddy about where the show overlapped with the real life media empire of Rupert Murdoch, who has his own problems of succession to think about.  This conversation was originally filmed as an episode of 'The View from 22' from Spectator TV, which you can watch here.

Andrew Neil, The Spectator's chairman and super fan of the HBO show, Succession, joins this episode to talk to Freddy about where the show overlapped with the real life media empire of Rupert Murdoch, who has his own problems of succession to think about. This conversation was originally filmed as an episode of 'The View from 22' from Spectator TV, which you can watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df0j5sRgFaI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

What did Succession get right about the Murdoch empire?

Freddy Gray speaks to two American academics, Benjamin Schwarz and Christopher Layne, to discuss America’s role in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

What is America doing in Ukraine? Part II

The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray.

It’s great fun to hear a smart Brit trying to make sense of the wacky reality of America today.

Well Done & Interestingly Quirky

Really enjoy Freddy&#39;s interview style

Fun & Informative

Americano

With Jacob Heilbrunn. Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Jacob Heilbrunn. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Who is the anonymous New York Times writer?

Brett Kavanagh

Freddy Gray talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest, on the latest in the Brett Kavanagh case - and whether or not confirming him is in the Republican Party's best interests.

Freddy Gray talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest, on the latest in the Brett Kavanagh case - and whether or not confirming him is in the Republican Party's best interests.

Would confirming Brett Kavanagh actually harm the Republicans?

Ian Buruma

With John Rick MacArthur, publisher of Harper's Magazine. Presented by Freddy Gray.

With John Rick MacArthur, publisher of Harper's Magazine. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Trial by Twitter: is Ian Buruma the victim of a new McCarthyism?

Michael Lewis

Financial journalist Michael Lewis is the author of numerous books, including the Big Short, Moneyball, and the Blind Side. His latest book is The Fifth Risk, in which he writes about federal government in the age of Trump.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

Financial journalist Michael Lewis is the author of numerous books, including the Big Short, Moneyball, and the Blind Side. His latest book is The Fifth Risk, in which he writes about federal government in the age of Trump. Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Michael Lewis

Tucker Carlson

Freddy Gray talks to Fox News host Tucker Carlson about the coronavirus, his meeting with President Trump and whether Joe Biden will make it as far as the Oval Office.

Tucker Carlson on coronavirus, Trump, and Biden

With Paul Wood, contributor to Spectator USA.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Paul Wood, contributor to Spectator USA. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Soleimani killed: what is Iran's next move?

In this special episode of Americano, guest host Toby Young speaks to Professor Amy Wax, an American academic and writer, about the comments she made at the National Conservatism Conference last month. As a result, she was described as an 'outright advocate for white supremacy' by Vox, and a petition calling for her to be fired has gathered over 50,000 signatures. So what did she say, and is it fair to characterise her comments as racist? And if she didn't want to be seen in that way, why did she use some of the inflammatory language that she did?

Is Amy Wax a 'white supremacist'?

Could Bernie still win the Democratic nomination? 

With Dominic Green, Life and Arts editor of Spectator USA.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Dominic Green, Life and Arts editor of Spectator USA. Presented by Freddy Gray.

What did we learn from Trump's interview with Farage?

With Josh Glancy, the Washington bureau chief at The Sunday Times.   Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Josh Glancy, the Washington bureau chief at The Sunday Times.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

Inside the Bloomberg campaign

Rex Tillerson

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest.Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

What can we learn from Rex Tillerson's nomination as Secretary of State?

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest and contributor to Spectator USA.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Jacob Heilbrunn, Editor of the National Interest and contributor to Spectator USA. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Is the impeachment trial nailing Trump down?

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and columnist for Spectator USA.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and columnist for Spectator USA. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Can it be Buttigieg vs Trump?

Amazon cancelled plans to build a New York headquarters this week. Have tech giants like Amazon and Google been allowed to get away with too much, for too long? Freddy Gray talks to Barry Lynn, Director of the Open Markets Institute, who campaigns to limit their powers.

Amazon cancelled plans to build a New York headquarters this week. Have tech giants like Amazon and Google been allowed to get away with too much, for too long? Freddy Gray talks to Barry Lynn, Director of the Open Markets Institute, who campaigns to limit their powers.

Is it time to stand up to America's tech giants?

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and a columnist for Spectator USA.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest and a columnist for Spectator USA. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Has coronavirus killed Trump's presidency?

With Andrew Bacevich, President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Andrew Bacevich, President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Does Trump finally have a foreign policy doctrine?

With Betsy Rothstein, the Daily Caller's Gossip and Media reporter.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Betsy Rothstein, the Daily Caller's Gossip and Media reporter. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Have Americans no shame?

With Michael Auslin, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of Asia's New Geopolitics.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Michael Auslin, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of Asia's New Geopolitics. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Could coronavirus trigger war between America and China?

With Kate Andrews, Economics Correspondent of the Spectator.  Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Kate Andrews, Economics Correspondent of the Spectator. Presented by Freddy Gray.

What the hell happened in Iowa?

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

With Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest. Presented by Freddy Gray.

Shutdown Day 22: has Trump overplayed his hand?

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