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Fire at Will
by Will Kingston
A safe space for dangerous conversations. Hosted by Will Kingston.
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FIRE AT WILL IS NOW ON GB NEWS!
Fire at Will is now produced by Britain's top-rating news channel, GB News. New episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm (BST), on the GB News YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms. Please consider following the show now that it has a new home: https://linktr.ee/FireatWillPod
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Immigration: The betrayal of Britain, with Rafe Heydel-Mankoo
The UK is experiencing a once-in-a-century political realigment, overwhelmingly because the British people feel betrayed after decades of of mass-migration. The New Culture Forum has released a searing anthology of essays on the immigration crisis in the UK, and how it can be reversed. Will...
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Exposing the China threat, with SIr Iain Duncan Smith
According to former leader of the Conservative Party, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, China's rise mirrors the rise of Nazi Germany in the 1930s. He is one of the few MPs willing to confront the China threat. Note this episode was cut short as Sir Iain had to attend to Parliamentary business. He will be...
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The tyranny of the lawyers, with Steven Barrett
The UK is in stasis, and much of that can be attributed to the tyranny of the lawyers. Every attempt at reform is stymied by a complicated web of laws, not to mention that nebulous demi-religon, 'international law'. Will is joined by political commentator and barrister Steven Barrett to discuss…
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The great realignment of UK politics, with Emma Trimble
The old rules of UK politics no longer apply. A two-and-a-half party system has become a five party system, and no one is quite sure what comes next. The only certainty is we are facing an unprecedented and tumultous era, and nothing (including revolution) is off the table. To discuss this 'great...
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Planning a glorious revolution, with James Price
If there is any glimmer of hope in the UK (and it is a faint one), it is that a new government in 2029 may just be able to reverse the catastrophic economic, demographic and cultural trends that the country is enduring. In order to do so, they'll have to navigate the treacherous world of the...
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A new armband for Australian history, with Tony Abbott
Many Australians don't appreciate how extraordinary the Australian story is. A penal colony, that became a democracy, that became arguably the greatest Western liberal democracy in the world. On the contrary, the prevailing sentiment is a black armband view of the past. Former Australian Prime...
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In praise of the 'very online right', with Connor Tomlinson
The UK conservative political class have not led the public discourse. Instead, they have been dragged, sometimes kicking and screaming, to sensible policies on issues such as immigration by independent media and prominent social media figures. In other words, 'the online right'. There are few…
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Considering calculated risks, with Andrew Hastie
Right-wing political parties are facing identity crises across the Anglosphere. Reform is pushing the Conservatives to the brink of extinction, and Trump has remade the Republicans. However, the challenge may be most acute for the Australian Liberal Party, who are trying to work out what whey...
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Trans is so last year, with Eric Kaufmann
A surprising shift is taking place in the gender and sexual identities of young people. Since 2023 both trans and queer identification have dropped sharply within Generation Z. A medical miracle, or proof that the trans movement was a social contagion all along? To discuss this shift, along with...
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How to save Britain, with David Starkey
Most historical revolutions are sudden and violent. Since 1997, the UK has experienced a 'slow-burn revolution', which has completely changed the country economically, demographically, culturally and administratively. Historian David Starkey joins Will to explain how it happened, and to consider...
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Multiculturalism is a delusion, with Harry Saul Markham
The war in Gaza has revealed some ugly realities of life in modern Britain: antisemitism, the failures of multiculturalism, and sectarian violence to name but a few. Whilst the war may (hopefully) be coming to an end, the problems at home remain. Has the multicultural melting pot melted? Will is...
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What Americans really think of Britain, with Ben Leo
The UK and US have long cherished a ‘special relationship’. However, the countries appear to be diverging down different paths; economically, culturally, and spiritually. There are more than a few Brits who look across the pond with envy as the US ascends, and the UK continues to be stuck in a…
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What Charlie Kirk's death means for America, with Dave Rubin
Charlie Kirk's assassination has sparked a global conversation. We have been forced to grapple with issues of free speech, political violence, the changing faces of the right and the left, faith, and the future of western civilisation itself. Will discussed all of these pressing topics with the...
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Another heretical conversation with Andrew Gold
Heresy is any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs. It has never been more important to encourage heretical conversations, and embrace heretical thinkers. There are few more important heretical thinkers in UK independent media than the host of the...
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The truth about the war in Gaza, with John Spencer
As October 7 has faded in the public consciousness, a pervasive narrative has taken hold that Israel are the real antagonists of the war in Gaza. Western media is overwhelmingly anti-Israel (and in some instances, flat out antisemitic). There are few people with the experience and honesty to cut...
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The end of woke, with Andrew Doyle
On the one hand, the worst excesses of the woke era appear to be behind us. On the other, the institutions have been so ideologically corrupted, over such a long period, that perhaps the battle is only just beginning. Have we reached the end of woke? To answer that question, Will is joined by...
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Smashing gangs and stopping boats, with Patrick Christys
Many UK politicians think illegal immigration is an unsolvable problem. It’s easier to put illegal migrants in fancy hotels and hope for the best. GB News host Patrick Christys has put them to shame. In recent weeks, Patrick has infiltrated the people smuggling networks in France. His insights…
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Who is the real Nigel Farage? - Alex Phillips
The UK is arguably at its lowest ebb. It is beset by a series of existential economic, cultural and social problems. The major parties appear ill-equipped to address these problems. After all, they created them. Nigel Farage's Reform party is leading in the polls. Is he the right man for this...
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The case for fossil fuels, with Alex Epstein
The UK government is "going for growth" whilst pursuing an aggressive net zero energy policy. Are the two goals compatible? Spoiler alert: No. In this conversation with Will, philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein dismantles the accepted climate science narrative, and advocates for a world…
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All aboard the far-right bandwagon, with Tom Slater
Keir Starmer's latest U-turn may be his most consequential. Last Saturday, he announced a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. Will it be a vehicle for justice, and a long overdue reckoning for multiculturalism and mass-migration? Or will it be just another pointless political...
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Raging against the nanny state, with Chris Snowdon
The nanny state is on the march across the West, propped up by weak leaders taking their cues from a small group of tedious, moralising activists. It's time they were exposed. Enter the '25 Nanny State Index, compiled by the Institute of Economic Affairs' Chris Snowdon. Will and Chris discuss why...
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The decline and fall of Australia(?), with Joe Hildebrand
Greg Sheridan wrote recently that Australia is a nation in decline. Across every indicator you can imagine – economy, living standards, social cohesion, crime, health, military capability, the creativity and virtuosity of the arts – we’re in serious decline. He's one of many Australian media and...
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The rise of the 'woke right', with James Lindsay
When classical liberals and conservatives took the fight to the ‘woke left’, many made the mistake of thinking that victory would automatically mark a return to classical liberal and conservative principles. Whilst the battle is not over, it is now clear that it won’t be that simple. In fact,...
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The (not so) lucky country, with Adam Creighton
Australia has often been called the ‘lucky country’. Today, it faces a series of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges, seemingly without a political class that is equipped to address them. Has Australia’s luck run out? Will ponders this question with the Chief Economist at the…
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BONUS: Will's take on the Australian election, with Nick Dixon
Will was invited back on Nick Dixon's podcast, 'The Current Thing', to discuss the recent Australian election. You can watch the interview on Nick's YouTube channel here. Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here. Read The Spectator Australia here.
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Pondering the big questions, with Sebastian Junger
One of the tragedies of modernity is how it has stripped away the time (or if we’re being honest, the inclination) to think about the big questions. Most of us no longer spend much time reflecting on the big questions. Which is why it was such a privilege for Will to speak to someone who does....
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BONUS: A loveless landslide, with Stephen Conroy and Michael Kroger
The incumbent Labor government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has won a second term in office. Whilst the result was expected, the magnitude of the victory was not. Why did it go so wrong for the Coalition, and how did Labor pull it out of the bag, after trailing in the polls only two...
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BONUS: An uninspiring choice, with Andrew Bolt
Earlier this week, Will interviewed journalist Andrew Bolt for the UK edition of The Spectator on the upcoming Australian election. The conversation went beyond politics to a fascinating reflection on modern Australia. Listen here, or you can watch the interview on Spectator TV here. Follow Will...
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Trump's 100 day report card, with Matt Welch
Despite the media's love of a 100 day report card, it's usually far too early to judge the effectiveness of a new leader. That's not the case in Trump world. He has moved at a dizzying pace, with mixed results. To assess the start of the second Trump presidency, Will is joined by the editor at...
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BONUS: Comfortable and relaxed, with John Howard
Before he became Australia’s second-longest serving Prime Minister, then Opposition Leader John Howard famously stated that his ambition was for a country in which people should feel comfortable and relaxed about the past, present and future. Many would argue he achieved that ambition, but...
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Trans women are not women (except in Australia), with Sall Grover
It says something about the surreal times in which we live that the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom found it necessary to confirm something that everyone with an ounce of sense already knew. Men cannot be women. Unfortunately, in Australia gender ideology is still enshrined law. Sall Grover…
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BONUS: Will on Nick Dixon's 'The Current Thing' podcast
Earlier this week, Will joined comedian and GB News host Nick Dixon on his podcast, ‘The Current Thing.’ They chatted about the news of the week in the UK, including a poll from The Sun revealing the depths of despair in the country, Ben Habib’s new party, the Birmingham bin crisis, anti-white...
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Please explain, with Pauline Hanson
If there’s one theme that cuts across Western politics in 2025, it is the rise of right-wing populist parties and politicians, tapping into a well of resentment towards establishment politics. Trump, Farage, Le Pen, and Wilders, to name a few. Some would argue they were all late to the game,...
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Free minds and free markets, with Nick Gillespie
Freedom is under assault across the West. The US is reverting to 18th century economic protectionism, the UK are jailing people for tweets, and Australia gave up on the pretense of rugged individualism a long time ago. How do we fight for freedom in a world that is becoming less free? To help…
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The coming British Civil War, with David Betz
The UK is in a dark place, but surely it couldn't reach the point of civil war? Don't be so sure. To discuss the possibility of a looming conflict, Will is joined by David Betz. David is Professor of War in the Modern World at King’s College London and a Senior Fellow of the Foreign Policy…
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The shameless cross-promotion episode, with Alex Armstrong
If you turn on the news in the UK, the chances are the stories will be negative. Mass migration, two-tier justice, woeful economic forecasts, net zero lunacy, and a complete inability of politicians to fix these problems. Are things really as bad as they appear? To help Will understand the real...
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The Eurasian Century, with Hal Brands
We often think of the modern era as the age of American power. In reality, we’re living in a long, violent Eurasian century. Eurasia is a strategic prize without equal—which is why the world has been roiled, reshaped and nearly destroyed by clashes over the supercontinent. To discuss the fight…
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The fight for Western civilisation, with Tony Abbott
Will recently attended the ARC conference in London, which was basically Coachella for conservatives. During the conference, he sat down with Australia’s 28th Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, to discuss the small matter of the future of Western civilization. The interview was released on Spectator…
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Ukraine: Three years on, with Francis Dearnley
The conversation that surrounds the conflict in Ukraine has become, for the most part, a political Rorschach Test. That’s a problem, because there are shades upon shades of grey in this conflict. Whilst principles and moral culpability still matter, “Good Guy v Bad Guy” morality tales don’t...
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How tribalism ruined politics, with Andrew Heaton
Politics shouldn’t be a team sport, but it has become one. Far too many of us blindly support politicians or parties as opposed to critically assessing ideas and policies. Where has this tribalism come from, how has it got so bad, and what do we do about it? To help Will answer those questions…
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The definitive guide to the German election, with Ralph Schoellhammer
The Economist recently described Germany as "the hole at the heart of Europe". That’s a reasonable description, particularly given it accounts for a quarter of the EU’s output, but it has been in recession for the past two years. Another way to look at it is that Germany is a representation of...
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The myth of free speech in Britain, with Winston Marshall
Whilst illiberal progressivism (or woke for short) appears to be in retreat, what will take its place is an open question. The right in the UK has splintered, Europe is still being suffocated by the weight of the leftist social democratic model, free speech is under assault in Australia (as it is...
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The Reform revolution, with Rupert Lowe
There’s an interesting historical pattern in British politics, and you can see it in various shapes and forms since the days of William the Conqueror. About once every century, there is a realignment that completely changes the nature of politics in the country. The last great realignment was the...
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We cannot tax and spend our way to growth, with Jon Moynihan
The UK economy is structurally buggered (to use a technical term). Decades of economic mismanagement has caused growth to grind to a halt. To discuss if, and how, it can be turned around, Will chats to Jon Moynihan. Jon has had an esteemed career in business and venture capital, including as CEO...
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Why police ignored the grooming gangs, with Maggie Oliver
In the last month, the grooming gangs scandal has gone from being the UK’s worst-kept secret to its greatest source of national shame. From at least the 1990s, and likely long before then, criminal networks comprised almost entirely of Pakistani Muslim men prostituted, raped and tortured…
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Why we get boozed, with Edward Slingerland
After a merry festive season, this is the time of the year when some of us decide to cut back on the booze. Dry January is a peculiar concept. Anyone who does it will tell you they feel great at the end of the month, but most of them can’t wait to get back to the pub. In many ways, drinking…
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Australia is uniquely susceptible to the woke mind virus, with Andrew Gold on Heretics
Regular listeners may remember that last year Will interviewed the wonderful documentarian, podcaster and YouTuber Andrew Gold. Andrew recently returned the favour and invited Will onto his wildly successful YouTube show, Heretics. Will and Andrew discussed how the woke mind virus has infiltrated...
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How the music industry went woke, with Hayley Mary
Music used to be about "sticking it to the man." It's now the most conformist industry there is. Hayley Mary has seen the transformation firsthand. Hayley was the lead singer of Australian indie rock band The Jezabels, before launching a successful solo career. She has recently experienced the...
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The fall of the Big Guy, with Miranda Devine
As friend of the show Charles C.W. Cooke has said, “To the honest eye, Joe Biden was a mid-wit career politician from Delaware who had the chance to appear normal enough to unseat Trump from office. To the authors of our roiling morality play, he was Earth’s Last Honest Man. After he won the…
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