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Heretics | Andrew Gold

Heretics | Andrew Gold

By: Andrew Gold
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Summary
 Journalist Andrew Gold talks to everyone from cult defectors and politicians to mainstream celebrities - people who’ve challenged the expected script and lived with the consequences. Guests include Robbie Williams, Rob Schneider, Frankie Muniz, Katie Price, Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Gascogine, Chris Packham, Chris Williamson, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.Andrew Gold Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Revolution Already Happened. You Just Didn’t Notice | Historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo

    The Revolution Already Happened. You Just Didn’t Notice | Historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo
    Nov 12 2026
    What if Britain's revolution has already happened, and the most dangerous part is still to come? FOLLOW RAFE HEYDEL-MANKOO: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuYHZz4-qdDSPNvuCfN4wMQ https://x.com/RafHM Historian and broadcaster Rafe Heydel-Mankoo joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for a discussion about Britain's future, its forgotten history, mass immigration, and the cultural revolution he believes has quietly transformed the country. On Remembrance Day, as Britain honours those who fought and died for their country, Rafe asks a disturbing question: Are we losing the very nation they fought to defend? From the proposed removal of Winston Churchill from Britain's banknotes to the rewriting of British history, Rafe argues that a decades-long transformation of Britain's national identity has already taken place, and most people haven't even noticed. But who is responsible? And can it be reversed? Andrew and Rafe explore the influence of Tony Blair, cultural Marxism, multiculturalism, woke ideology and the British education system. Andrew even uncovers an old university essay containing a surprising reading list featuring Judith Butler, Michel Foucault and queer theory. The conversation takes a darker turn as Rafe examines the possibility of civil unrest in Britain, tensions involving radical Islam and white nationalism, and whether the UK could experience the kind of violence seen elsewhere in Europe. They also discuss mass deportations, remigration, the asylum system, Reform UK, Restore Britain, Kemi Badenoch and the Conservative Party — before Rafe delivers a stark prediction about Britain's next general election. And for Americans watching, Rafe has a warning: If this can happen to Britain, could the United States be next? Is Britain facing an irreversible cultural transformation, or is there still time to change its course? Let us know what you think in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more fearless conversations about politics, history, free speech and the future of Western society. #Heretics #AndrewGold #RafeHeydelMankoo #BritishPolitics #UKImmigration #WinstonChurchill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • I Challenged Simon Schama on America’s New Muslim Leaders

    I Challenged Simon Schama on America’s New Muslim Leaders
    Nov 9 2026
    Simon Schama shares some of my concerns about political Islam - so why won’t he accept my conclusion about America’s new Muslim leaders?Historian Simon Schama joins me, Andrew Gold, on Heretics to debate Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and a question with consequences beyond America: are we underestimating political Islam, or letting our fears run ahead of the evidence?I challenge him on a possible double standard over theocracy. He challenges me on what would actually prove my suspicions. But when he asks what I would do about it, the conversation takes a different turn.We discuss multiculturalism, the progressive left, Israel, antisemitism and whether education can tackle fundamentalism. Schama also shares a childhood memory that reveals a disturbing chapter of British history.Watch through before deciding whose argument you find stronger—and tell us where you disagree. Subscribe to Heretics for more conversations that test what we believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • I Exposed Russell Brand. But He's Just The Start | Daniel Sloss

    I Exposed Russell Brand. But He's Just The Start | Daniel Sloss
    Nov 7 2026
    Daniel Sloss was warned that speaking out about Russell Brand could cost him his career—so why did he do it? And who else was involved? Follow Daniel Sloss here: https://www.instagram.com/danielsloss Check out his live shows: https://danielsloss.com/tour The comedian joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the Russell Brand documentary, the rumours he heard on the comedy scene since he was 19, and the people who tried to talk him out of speaking publicly. But was Brand the only comedian he was hearing stories about? Sloss explains why his stand-up show X made staying silent feel hypocritical. Andrew challenges him on Brand’s intelligence, grooming gangs, media bias and religion—and asks how much anyone should risk by speaking up. Then the conversation gets personal: Netflix success, the loneliness of touring, alcohol, cannabis and recovery. Why didn’t the love of an audience help Sloss like himself—and what is the one thing he doesn’t want to pass on to his son? Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more conversations like this. Would you risk your career to speak out? Tell us in the comments. Recorded before Russell Brand’s trial. The opening includes an update on the verdict. #DanielSloss #RussellBrand #Heretics #AndrewGold #ComedyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
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