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The second half of our year-end podcast special is now live and ready to stream. If you follow political and cultural commentary, this batch of episodes brings sharp debates and a roundup of the most talked-about issues from 2025 — from party politics to free speech and border security. Tune in for in-depth conversations that close out the year with strong opinions and thorough analysis.
Below you’ll find the newly published episodes, their release dates, and quick guides on what each show covers so you can jump straight to the conversations that interest you most.
Newly Released End-of-Year Episodes and Key Details
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Last Orders — “The tyranny of Starmer’s Labour”
Release date: December 23, 2025
This episode of Last Orders dives into the changing dynamics within the Labour Party, offering a critical look at leadership, strategy, and the push-pull between pragmatism and principle. Expect a frank discussion about political power, media framing, and what these shifts might mean for the next general election.
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The Spiked Podcast — “2025: Civilisation, barbarism and censorship”
Release date: December 19, 2025
In this cultural roundtable, contributors reflect on a year marked by debate over free expression, cultural norms, and the boundaries of acceptable discourse. The episode examines notable censorship cases, social tensions, and the broader implications for public debate heading into 2026.
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The Brendan O’Neill Show — “The battle to secure the West’s borders”
Release date: December 18, 2025
Brendan O’Neill tackles immigration and border policy in a conversation that weighs sovereignty, humanitarian concerns, and geopolitics. Guests bring data, frontline perspectives, and policy proposals to the table, framing border control as both a security and political challenge.
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Last Orders — “Joey Barton’s ‘grossly offensive’ conviction”
Release date: December 13, 2025
This episode discusses the legal and cultural fallout from Joey Barton’s conviction, exploring the tension between provocation in public life and the limits of acceptable speech. Legal experts and cultural commentators unpack precedent, intent, and how courts are navigating increasingly contentious public discourse.
Highlights and Why These Episodes Matter
- Timely political analysis: The Labour-focused episode captures critical shifts in party strategy that could shape national politics in 2026.
- Culture and censorship: The Spiked Podcast episode contextualizes recent free-speech controversies in a broader cultural narrative.
- Border policy debate: The Brendan O’Neill episode presents multiple viewpoints on immigration, making it useful for listeners following security and humanitarian policy.
- Legal and media implications: The Joey Barton discussion crosses sports, law, and media ethics—useful for anyone tracking reputational and legal trends.
Which Shows to Follow and How to Subscribe
These episodes come from a small roster of regular programs: Last Orders, The Spiked Podcast, and The Brendan O’Neill Show. Each series focuses on polemical commentary and investigative interviews, and they publish new material frequently.
- Subscribe on major platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts) to get new episodes automatically.
- Follow the shows on social media for episode highlights, guest announcements, and listener Q&A sessions.
- Check the publisher’s website for full episode notes, transcripts, and related reading lists if you prefer to dig deeper into any topic.
Quick Tips for First-Time Listeners
- Start with the episode title that catches your attention — each one is self-contained and easy to follow.
- Use timestamps in the episode notes to jump directly to segments you find most relevant.
- Engage with hosts and guests via social channels if you want to suggest topics or submit questions for future shows.
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