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The Brink

Welcome to your much-needed antidote to centrist dad podcasts. Presented by Daily Telegraph columnist and foreign correspondent Jake Wallis Simons and former parachute regiment officer and geopolitical analyst Andrew Fox, The Brink brings their wealth of real-life experience to bear upon the most important topics of the day, from Israel to immigration, Ukraine to Islamism, asylum hotels to the rise of Reform UK. With a host of stellar guests and an emphasis on common sense, Jake and Andrew explore what it will take to bring the West back from the brink. A podcast from the edge of what’s coming.

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Thursday · 1 hr 2 min
The Arab Case for Israel with Hussain Abdul-Hussain
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Tuesday · 1 hr 1 min
The Middle East, Zionism and The West’s New “Religion”
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August 20 · 47 min
“I Was Brainwashed Into Hating Jews” | Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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August 18 · 13 min
Migrant R*pes Old Man Outside a Church…Where’s The Outrage?
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August 13 · 45 min
Allister Heath: Why I’m at war with Restore Britain
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August 11 · 37 min
Are White People More British?
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August 6 · 46 min
Oxford Professor Exposes The Crisis Inside Britain's Universities
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July 31 · 12 min
The truth behind the Ceuta migrant invasion...
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July 30 · 51 min
Former Green Beret: Trump Is Repeating America's Biggest Mistake
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July 21 · 34 min
Burnham v Thatcher
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July 16 · 49 min
The Myths of Gaza and The End of Bibi
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July 8 · 52 min
Are the wheels coming off Reform? Nadim Zahawi
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July 2 · 47 min
Muslim Expert Warns: Get Extremists Out Of Britain
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June 24 · 51 min
The Secret Power Struggle Tearing Iran Apart
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June 20 · 40 min
Is there a silver lining to Trump’s deal? | The Brink reacts
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June 18 · 44 min
Media ‘Gazaology’ exposed: Former AP journalist Matti Friedman
Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://thebrinkpodcast.substack.com/p/media-gazaology-exposed-former-ap?r=63dafp In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by journalist and author Matti Friedman for a wide-ranging conversation on media bias, anti-Semitism, propaganda, and the growing gap between reality and perception in the coverage of Israel. Drawing on decades of experience reporting from Israel, Friedman reflects on his time at the Associated Press and explains why he became convinced that much of the Western media no longer seeks to describe reality but to advance ideological narratives. He discusses his concept of “Gazology”, the growing industry of books, commentary, and activism that uses Gaza as a vehicle for broader political and cultural causes often disconnected from events on the ground. The conversation explores why Israel receives such disproportionate attention from the international media, the role of social media and alternative outlets in shaping public opinion, and how anti-Semitic narratives have evolved in the modern age. We also examine the information war surrounding October 7th, claims of genocide, the treatment of journalists in Gaza, and the challenges of separating reporting from activism. Finally, we discuss the future of Israel, the decline of trust in Western institutions, the shifting relationship between Israel and the United States, and whether Israeli society can emerge stronger from the profound challenges it has faced since October 7th. A fascinating and deeply insightful discussion about journalism, propaganda, anti-Semitism, and the future of both Israel and the West. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Why Gaza Dominates Western Attention 03:16 Media Bias, Activism & The AP 08:32 Why Israel Matters More Than Sudan Or China 12:07 The West’s Obsession With The Jews 13:55 Was Israel Always Going To Be Blamed? 16:41 Gazology: How Gaza Became An Ideological Symbol 18:59 Why People Care More About Israel Than Reality 24:04 Social Media, Misinformation & The Gaza Narrative 30:06 Why Trust In The Media Has Collapsed 35:04 The Claim That Israel Is Killing Journalists 40:15 Hamas Propaganda & Western Reporting 43:01 Trump, Netanyahu & The Future Of Israel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 11 · 50 min
Gad Saad: Suicidal Empathy and the Slow Death of the West
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June 4 · 40 min
Francis Foster: Henry Nowak Proves Britain Is Broken
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May 28 · 41 min
“America is losing…” Trump’s former Iran expert Elliott Abrams
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May 21 · 46 min
The Brink in Somaliland: Rageh Omar on Israel and the new scramble for Africa
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