The Peter McCormack Show

The Peter McCormack Show

The Peter McCormack Show is a podcast covering politics, economics, free speech, and Bitcoin.

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June 27, 2025 83 mins

Peter Whittle is a cultural commentator, author, and founder of the New Culture Forum, a think tank challenging the dominance of progressive orthodoxy in British institutions. 

In this interview, Peter breaks down the deep institutional capture of Britain, the betrayal by both major parties, and why polite reform isn’t enough. We discuss the failure of the police and media, the collapse o...

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Lewis Brackpool is an independent journalist and freedom of information expert investigating government overreach, censorship, and media manipulation. With a sharp eye for buried truths, he uncovers how the state embeds messaging into entertainment, stonewalls transparency, and shapes public opinion through covert influence.

In this interview, we explore media collusion, the expansion of the surveillance...

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We’re witnessing a proxy world war unfold and the public has no idea who’s really pulling the strings. 

In this episode of The Peter McCormack Show, Firas Modad breaks down the true geopolitical stakes behind the Israeli strikes on Iran, America's role in enabling regional chaos, and the long-term neoconservative agenda to destabilise the Middle East. From false pretexts and targeted assa...

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Andrew Griffith is a Conservative MP and Shadow Cabinet member, with a background in business and government focused on driving economic growth, smarter regulation, and national renewal. With experience in both the private sector and public service, he brings a new perspective to the future of Conservative policy.

In this interview, we discuss housing, taxation, civil service reform, economic competitive...

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Gavin Rice is a political strategist and former government advisor focused on economic growth, demographics, and national renewal. With deep policy insight, he offers a clear diagnosis of Britain's decline and a roadmap for reform. In this interview, we discuss the housing crisis, mass immigration, tax disincentives, political failure, and the demographic timebomb. Gavin explains why the UK isn’t wo...

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Anaïs and Carine Kanimba are human rights advocates and daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero of Hotel Rwanda. As vocal critics of Paul Kagame’s regime, they’ve become powerful voices against authoritarianism, political repression, and the silencing of dissent in Rwanda and beyond.

In this interview they expose the reality behind Rwanda's image laundering through its high-profile sponsorship of Arsenal Football Club. T...

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Tom Clougherty is the Executive Director and Ralph Harris Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, and one of Britain’s leading advocates for free markets, limited government, and economic reform. With years of policy experience and a deep understanding of Britain’s institutional dysfunction, Tom offers a no-nonsense diagnosis of the UK’s economic decline.

In this interview, we explore why Britain feels broken - from punitive t...

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Phil Lojacono is a Swiss entrepreneur and political thinker with deep insights into how Switzerland has built one of the most stable, decentralised, and citizen-focused democracies in the world.

In this interview, we explore what broken democracies like the UK and US can learn from the Swiss model: from localism and tax com...

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Zia Yusuf is a successful businessman, the Chairman of Reform UK and one of the driving forces behind the party’s bold and disruptive policy platform.

In this interview, we go deep into Reform UK’s policy agenda, from mass immigration and broken public services to crime, the cost of living, and the digital economy. Zia outlines a radical but pragmatic vision for national renewal, including smaller government, constitutional reform,...

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Matt Goodwin is a British political scientist, author, and public intellectual known for his work on populism, national identity, and political realignment. With decades of research and media experience, he’s become one of the UK’s most provocative and insightful voices on the future of British politics.

In this interview, we explore the meteoric rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK, the collapse of the Conservatives, and what may be...

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Alp Mehmet is the Chairman of Migration Watch UK and a former British ambassador with decades of experience in immigration policy, diplomacy, and public service.

In this interview we discuss mass immigration, demographic change, and political cowardice. Alp explains why current migration policy is unsustainable, how GDP per capita is falling, why integration has failed, and what the real cost of ignoring these trends could be. With...

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In this episode of The Peter McCormack Show, I'm joined by Adam Coleman—author, campaigner, and rising political voice—for a deep dive into the state of Britain.

We discuss the impact of uncontrolled immigration, the collapse of traditional values, youth disillusionment, political cowardice, and the urgent need for localism and cultural renewal. Coleman pulls no punches on what’s gone wrong and why it’s time for a radical reset.

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Jasmine Birtles is a financial expert, author, and founder of Money Magpie. In this episode of The Peter McCormack Show, she explains why Britain’s economy is teetering on the edge—from a broken tax system and bloated welfare state to personal finance illiteracy and out-of-control government spending.

We cover the exodus of wealth creators, the reality of Universal Credit traps, how schools fail to teach money skills, and why Jasmi...

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Historian and broadcaster David Starkey delivers an honest critique of modern Britain’s decline—from constitutional vandalism to the death of democratic accountability. Starkey traces the unraveling of centuries-old English liberties, exposing how Tony Blair’s government dismantled parliamentary sovereignty, politicised the judiciary, and empowered unelected quangos to rule by decree.

In this interview, Starkey explains why Britain...

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Former Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe joins Peter McCormack to expose the failure of Britain's political class, the betrayal of conservative values, and the rise of Reform UK.

In the interview, she discusses mass immigration, the collapse of the Tory Party, net zero extremism, unelected civil servants, the erosion of free speech, and the growing disconnect between Westminster and ordinary Britons. Widdecombe de...

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Rupert Read is a philosopher, author, and former Extinction Rebellion spokesperson who now leads the Climate Majority Project—an effort to unite people across the political spectrum around pragmatic climate action.

With a focus on adaptation, resilience, and risk management, Rupert argues that climate change is not a “woke” issue but a clear and present danger that demands sober, cross-partisan solutions. In this interview, Rupert ...

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Nick Timothy is the Conservative Member of Parliament for West Suffolk, a political strategist, writer, and former chief adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May. With deep experience inside Westminster and a sharp critique of Britain’s political class, Nick has become one of the country’s most compelling voices for conservative reform.

In this interview, Nick explains why Britain's political and economic systems are no longer fit for...

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Joe Bryan is a writer and thinker focused on the intersection of money, society, and freedom. With a background in finance and a deep understanding of Bitcoin, Joe is one of the most articulate critics of fiat money and the systemic damage caused by government control over currency.

In this interview, Joe explains why inflation is not just an economic phenomenon but one of the greatest crimes against society. We explore how money p...

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Catherine McBride is an economist, trade expert, and former member of the UK’s Trade and Agriculture Commission. With a background in finance and deep knowledge of international markets, she is one of the most vocal critics of Britain’s overregulated economy, misguided energy policies, and counterproductive approach to growth and trade.

In this interview, Catherine explains why Britain is stuck in economic decline, how Net Zero is ...

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