520. David Starkey: Wokeness, War & the Collapse of Brita...

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Subscribe to https://ground.news/andrew to access diverse perspectives & get 40% off unlimited access this month. In this provocative podcast episode, historian and commentator David Starkey dives deep into the issues shaping modern Britain, from the dangers of wokeness, cultural collapse, and the erosion of traditional family structures to the urgent questions surrounding Christianity, monarchy, and national identity. Starkey shares candid perspectives on the crisis in Ukraine, the controversial politics of Labour, and why defending Western values matters now more than ever. He openly discusses his own experience with cancel culture, the impact of movements like Black Lives Matter, and voices admiration for fellow free thinkers, including figures like Elon Musk. A compelling watch for anyone concerned about freedom of speech, cultural heritage, and the future direction of Britain and the West. David Starkey has been on everything from the BBC to Triggernometry. Follow him on YouTube: @davidstarkeytalks Chapters: 0:00 David Starkey Highlights 1:30 We’re in the Last Days of Rome 4:30 Wokeness the Death of Us 5:40 Do We Need Christianity? 8:30 Christians Now vs Then 12:30 Why We Need Ceremony 15:55 Mixed Feelings on Christianity 17:30 Family Structures & First Cousin Marriage 20:30 Cultures Are NOT The Same 23:30 Rory Stewart, Alastair Campbell & The UN 27:15 Labour’s Magical Thinking & Ukraine 29:30 War Brings You Up Against Reality 32:30 Should We Defend Ukraine? 37:00 The Invention of a Nation 39:30 Putin Disgusting 43:30 Millions in the UK Don’t Speak English 44:30 England, Scotland, Charles & Anne 47:00 How England Became Britain 51:30 Monarchy vs Fascism & Communism 54:30 Are We Screwed? 57:00 Konstantin, Fraser & Ethnicity 59:30 Jewish Households Welcoming David & His Partner 1:02:55 David’s Cancelation & Covid Madness 1:05:30 BLM Insanity, Slavery Wokeness 1:08:30 What Led to Cancelation Moment 1:11:30 Sick and Tired of This 1:14:30 Contempt For Those Who Turned On David 1:18:30 Elon Musk & Who Organised David’s Cancellation 1:23:00 A Heretic David Admires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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