Podcast appearances and mentions of James Orr

In the wake of the Metropolitan Police's announcement that it's Special Enquiry Team has expanded its criminal investigation into donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, the mother of “Posh” George, to include suspected breaches of foreign funding laws based on the Verbatim/C4 undercover sting operation, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC focus on the rise and fall of Dr James Orr, the former Reform UK Head of Policy - or “contractor” as he was contemptuously described by Nigel Farage soon after Orr was indefinitely suspended from the Party.  Just how clever is the Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion in the Cambridge Faculty of Divinity and the man known as “Farage's Brain”?  And is he as weird as High Anglican Tory AN Wilson has claimed? Ken and Tim then discuss the potential for the £72m donations to Reform UK made by Thailand based Christopher Harborne and crypto currency businessman Ben Delo to be reversed when the retrospective provisions of the Representation of the People Bill 2026 come into force.  Can we anticipate the delicious prospect of Reform relying on the European Convention on Human Rights to argue that UK law is incompatible with the right to peaceful enjoyment of property? The duo turn next to debate the defeat of the second attempt to legislate for some form of Assisted Dying legislation in the UK and reflect on the shameful, anti-democratic, filibustering tactics deployed by 7 Peers which meant that the June 2025 House of Commons' vote in favour of the Leadbeater Bill was frustrated. They go on to express astonishment and concern at the apparently never ending Undercover Policing Inquiry which is due to lose its second Inquiry Chair, Sir John Mitting, next year some 12 years after it began. After costing £137m, is it time to pull the plug? And finally Ken and Tim reflect on the new legal risk guidance issued by Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC which reverses the previous guidance issued by Lord Hermer KC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-attorney-generals-guidance-on-legal-risk--2). Does it undermine the rule of law and what political signal does it send? -- Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.  What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.  Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.  Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003 2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law. ​ Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. ​ ​ If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today i Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Irreverend Faith and Current Affairs, Rev. Dr. Jamie Franklin is joined by Rev. Thomas Pelham for a wide-ranging discussion on two major stories.First: Sadiq Khan celebrates a partnership between Fabric nightclub and St Paul's Cathedral. Is this just another concert in a historic building, or a sign that the Church of England has lost the distinction between the sacred and the secular? Jamie and Tom examine Bishop Robert Barron's strong critique, Gavin Ashenden's polemics, and the wider question of what church buildings are actually for.Second: Cambridge academic and Reform UK policy chief James Orr is forced to step down after being caught in a journalistic sting discussing foreign funding. Was it illegal? Immoral? Or just politically disastrous? The pair dig into the optics, the law, Nigel Farage's ruthless response, and what it means for Christian influence in politics.Also in this episode: the assisted dying bill, the AfD surge in Germany, Iceland rejecting the EU, and a listener question about blessing children's backpacks.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & banter7:04 – Lord's Prayer & Psalm 11713:30 – Fabric nightclub at St Paul's Cathedral25:13 – Bishop Robert Barron's critique of sacred vs secular33:02 – Gavin Ashenden & Roman Catholic reactions36:32 – James Orr, Reform UK & the foreign funding controversy50:02 – Assisted dying, abortion & the AfD rise in Germany1:00:39 – Listener question: blessing backpacks1:06:41 – Closing prayerSupport Irreverend:

Jemma and Marina wade through the wreckage of Reform UK's worst week yet. A year-long undercover sting by investigative outfit Verbatim catches Nigel Farage's closest aides, head of policy James Orr and confidante Dan Jukes, on tape discussing how to secretly fund Reform's own polling through a fake American donor, all while a fictional $500,000 donation dangles in the background. Farage himself calls the scheme "amazing" and "bang for buck" on camera.Cue two sackings, a genuinely spectacular pile-up of excuses (entrapment! pub banter! "I wasn't listening"! they're just contractors!), and a late, jittery conference speech built on the same recycled security excuse Farage used to dodge the Clacton by-election.Plus: a genuinely wholesome voice note to restore your faith in dating apps (honest guv), and a deep, unnecessary dive into everyone's feelings about oysters.Corruption, contradictions, and crustaceans. Settle in, Trawlers.Join The Trawl's Facebook BRAND NEW Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660Get your tickets for The Trawl Live from https://thetrawl.tix.to/ticketsThank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Verbatim Investigations/C4 film which shows senior (now ex) Reform UK officials apparently engaged in procuring illegal foreign donations to the Party a “hoax”, as Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick have claimed, or a brilliant example of investigative journalism in the public interest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXut3s90rUI)? And did the undercover operation breach journalistic ethics by crossing the line into “entrapment”, or did the evidence captured on film simply reveal the willingness of Reform's former Head of Policy, James Orr, and senior aide to Farage, Dan Jukes, to operate an “off the books” illegal donation scheme? What specific criminal offences under UK law are apparent from the broadcast footage and what defences might be run in he event of criminal charges? And is major Reform UK donor Aaron Banks right to say that the public “don't give a rat's arse” about the behaviour of Orr, Jukes and Farage as revealed by Verbatim's investigation? To debate the fascinating issues generated by the C4/Verbatim sting operation on Double Jeopardy, Tim Owen KC is joined by electoral and media law expert Gavin Millar KC who acted as legal advisor to Verbatim during the year-long undercover operation. In his first public interview since the documentary was published, Gavin explains the ethical principles which guide this kind of investigation, the criminal offences set out in the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 and the difference between the role of a journalist as opposed to that of the police when investigating potential wrongdoing by politicians. The duo discuss the weaknesses in current electoral law and the limited powers of the Electoral Commission to tackle dodgy financial dealings by political parties. -- Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.  What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.  Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.  Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003 2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law. ​ Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. ​ If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today i Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.Nigel Farage is on the defence again, after two senior Reform officials are forced to step down. James Orr and Dan Jukes were filmed arranging to break rules on foreign donations with journalists pretending to have access to money from an American businessman.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack preps an episode for Daniel about the sinister, unhinged, bloodthirsty persecution of Dr Jason Arday in the depraved UK media, which led to his tragic death.  The real story leads us through Nathan Cofnas, 'race realist', back to a network of reactionaries and racists connected via Cambridge and loads of Thiel money. CONTENT WARNINGS, including for suicide. EPISODE NOTES: Demand a public inquiry into the death of Jason Arday: https://goodlawproject.org/petition/jason-arday-letter/ Byline Times: The Peter Thiel-Linked Race Science Network that Penetrated Cambridge University and Targeted Jason Arday: https://bylinetimes.com/2026/08/18/the-peter-thiel-linked-race-science-network-that-penetrated-cambridge-university-and-targeted-jason-arday/ Hope Not Hate report on the Human Diversity Foundation, connected to people involved in Arday hounding: https://investigations.hopenothate.org.uk/race-science-inc/ Matt Walsh (no, not that one) at The Conversation: Jason Arday press coverage: analysis of the volume and type of articles: https://theconversation.com/jason-arday-press-coverage-analysis-of-the-volume-and-type-of-articles-290282 Very good episode on the issue by The Kavernacle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a85TlEdpVg Follow-up from The Kavernacle on specific question of Novara Media's role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvGSwHeBg-s Dr Kehinde Andrews' perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPmtCS3MPT0 Interesting post by Jason Stanley on question of Arday and citations: https://jasonstanleyantifascist.substack.com/p/it-sure-looks-like-jason-arday-was Site made by Arday's students in tribute: https://leilacancode.github.io/everythinggood-about-jasonarday/ UPDATE: New news story.  Channel 4 catches Nigel Farage and James Orr (see above report on Thiel Cambridge race science network) accepting dodgy money from US donor. https://bylinetimes.com/2026/09/04/reform-uk-sting-broadcast-by-channel-4-confirms-years-of-byline-times-warnings/ SHOW NOTES: Please consider donating to help us make the show and stay ad-free and independent.  Patrons get exclusive access to at least one full extra episode a month plus all backer-only back-episodes. Daniel's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielharper/posts Jack's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4196618&fan_landing=true IDSG Twitter: https://twitter.com/idsgpod Daniel's Twitter: @danieleharper Jack's (Locked) Twitter: @_Jack_Graham_ Jack's Bluesky: @timescarcass.bsky.social Daniel's Bluesky: @danielharper.bsky.social IDSG on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-speak-german/id1449848509?ls=1

Today, two senior officials have stood down from Reform UK after a Channel 4 News report prompts the party to investigate claims about funding.Nigel Farage's senior aide Dan Jukes and Reform's head of policy James Orr have both stood down pending the outcome of the internal probe. The undercover filming was done by Verbatim Investigations and broadcast by Channel 4 News. Reform UK has denied wrongdoing and Nigel Farage describes the operation as entrapment.The footage appears to show an attempt to secure funding from someone they believed to be a foreign donor. Electoral law prohibits UK political parties from receiving financial contributions from people who can't vote here.Reform denies any wrongdoing and says it has "been the target of a hoax perpetuated by foreign-funded climate change activists". Adam and Chris discuss. This episode was recorded at 11.30am on Friday.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade and Nik Sindle. The social producers were Joe Wilkinson and Beth Pritchard. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after they were filmed in an undercover operation appearing to attempt to get around electoral laws on foreign donations. The sting, by Channel 4 News and the investigative group Verbatim, was published on the eve of Nigel Farage's party conference speech in Birmingham. Reform says it has launched an investigation into the actions of James Orr, the party's head of policy, and Dan Jukes, a senior aide to Farage. Lucy Hough speaks to senior political correspondent Peter Walker – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

There are grey clouds over day two of Reform UK's conference after a Channel 4 investigation caused heads to roll. The party announced this morning that Dan Jukes, Nigel Farage's right-hand man, and James Orr, Reform's head of strategy, have stood down and left the conference. ‘They have left the building and they won't be coming back,' chairman Lee Anderson said.Footage broadcast by Channel 4 on Thursday night showed Jukes suggesting a way to get around electoral law in order to secure a foreign donation. A reporter posed as a UK-based son of an American benefactor, who was to give money to Reform via his 'son' after being wooed by both Orr and Jukes. Electoral law sets out that to be a permissible donor to a UK political party you must be a UK registered voter, or a company registered in the UK. So how damaging is this for Reform – and what happens next?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Noa Hoffman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Reform officials have been caught on camera discussing ways to get thousands of pounds of foreign money into the party, potentially breaking electoral law.[Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://channel4news.substack.com/subscribe]A Channel 4 News and Verbatim Investigations investigation found that James Orr, Reform's Head of Policy, and Dan Jukes, a close aide to Nigel Farage, arranged for a US company to secretly fund three influential polls commissioned by the party. Since we aired the story, the two officials involved have stepped down from their positions but deny wrongdoing, and rival parties have reported Reform to the police. The Reform party has denied wrongdoing and launched an internal investigation. Nigel Farage has insisted that the party has broken no laws.To discuss all of this, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by political commentator and former Reform member Tim Montgomerie, Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, as well as the barrister and election law expert Tom Gillie.

Adrian Goldberg highlights a brilliant Byline Times investigation by Nafeez Ahmed and Peter Jukes which exposes the links between Cambridge University, Reform UK and the Trump-supporting US tech billionaire Peter Thiel… The individual who connects all three is James Orr – who is both an associate professor of Divinity at Cambridge AND Head of Policy at Reform. He's been described as Nigel Farage's kingmaker. Orr runs a postgraduate compound in Cambridge , which has hosted various controversial figures including Peter Thiel himself, his protégé, US vice-president JD Vance, Dutch anti-Islam campaigner Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Canadian anti woke activist Jordan Peterson.  Nafeez and Peter raise serious questions about student safeguarding, the funding of Orr's operation and, ultimately, foreign influence in UK politics. Produced by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White In Birmingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

--{ "Dominant Minority and Passive Majority vs Sentient Minority"}-- Detaching from the mainstream and the alternative - The choices we make - Casualties in a long war - Alan Greenspan - Anna Paulina Luna and interdimensional beings - Political routines, promises and "Something for Nothing" - Free flu shots - Differing scripts for each age group - John Edwards speech - MANDATORY Health Care - "Preventative" and "Mental Health" Care - Psychological evaluations - Cradle to Grave - (Permanent) Income Tax - "Temporary" War Tax of Britain - Loopholes for elite - Lawyers-Liars - The "New Freedom" - Good Reasons and Real Reasons - Schmucks - National DNA databases - Criminal, medical blood samples - Information collection, Law enforcement - Predictability for "safety" - Airport biometric scanning - Cashless society, system of punishment and reward - "Total Quality Management" - Problem of elite AND vast majority of population (Land of the Dead) - Democracy to force minority to conform - Governance, Government - Good slaves. Groups and organizations - Conformity, sameness, gregariousness - Intolerance of individualism - Animating force of Spirit. Creatures of instinct (earth bound) - Compassion is a survival mechanism - Global government; Scientific dictatorship under "Benevolence" - Mindset of passive compliance, content to be happy slaves - Mind Control for the Masses. Article: "Judge Wants Everyone in U.K. on DNA Database" by James Orr, Sept. 5, 2007 Guardian Unlimited)

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Sunday Times political editor Caroline Wheeler reports on the latest developments at Westminster.Following the defection of Robert Jenrick from the Conservatives to Reform UK, Caroline speaks to Henry Hill, the deputy editor of Conservative Home and James Orr, a Cambridge University academic and senior advisor to Nigel Farage. Karl Turner, the Labour MP for Kingston-upon-Hull East is a prominent critic of the government's plans to restrict jury trials. He discusses this and other Labour u-turns with Claire Ainsley, former policy director to Keir Starmer, now at the Progressive Policy Institute. Crossbench peer, Beeban Kidron and Baroness Nicky Morgan, the former Culture Secretary discuss Elon Musk backing down in the row over sexualised deepfakes produced by its AI tool, Grok and whether the UK has the right regulatory framework for the online sphere. And the chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Dame Emily Thornberry and the former Conservative Security Minister Tom Tugendhat speak to Caroline about Iran, Greenland and whether a Chinese mega-embassy should be built in London.

One of Charlie’s favorite modern thinkers was Dr. James Orr, who has the lonely job of defending Western classics at Cambridge University. Shortly before Charlie’s martyrdom, he and Dr. Orr met in-person to talk about European decline, why the West decided to give up on itself en masse, and what hope exists for a turning of the tide. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Charlie’s favorite modern thinkers was Dr. James Orr, who has the lonely job of defending Western classics at Cambridge University. Shortly before Charlie’s martyrdom, he and Dr. Orr met in-person to talk about European decline, why the West decided to give up on itself en masse, and what hope exists for a turning of the tide. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Anderson speaks with James Orr to examine the deeper moral, cultural, and institutional pressures shaping Britain and the wider Western world. Drawing on political philosophy, social analysis, and recent events, Orr challenges the prevailing assumption that economic management and procedural politics can sustain a stable society. He argues that questions of identity, belonging, and shared obligation now sit at the centre of national renewal. This conversation traces the erosion of social trust, the limits of rights-based politics, and the consequences of demographic and cultural fragmentation. It is a measured discussion that reorients political debate toward the moral and cultural foundations required for long-term national stability, rather than short-term policy adjustments. Dr. Orr holds a PhD and MPhil in Philosophy of Religion from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Classics from Oxford. He is a political philosopher, writer, and commentator whose work focuses on conservatism, political theology, identity, and the cultural preconditions of liberal democracy, with particular attention to Britain's institutional and civilisational inheritance.

For 300 years, the Conservative Party has been one of the most powerful forces in British politics. But it could soon be extinct, destroyed and replaced by the rising power of Reform. Cambridge professor and Reform adviser James Orr is in Phoenix for Amfest and joins the show to discuss the fate of Britain. Plus, he reacts to the testimony of Todd Nettleton about persecuted Christians around the world, from Nigeria to Syria to India. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 300 years, the Conservative Party has been one of the most powerful forces in British politics. But it could soon be extinct, destroyed and replaced by the rising power of Reform. Cambridge professor and Reform adviser James Orr is in Phoenix for Amfest and joins the show to discuss the fate of Britain. Plus, he reacts to the testimony of Todd Nettleton about persecuted Christians around the world, from Nigeria to Syria to India. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to James Orr and Oliver Bettis from the IFoA Climate Sensitivity Working Party to discuss there latest research on climate sensitivity, which looks at why we should we care and what can we do if it's more than we thought?

Freddy Gray sits down with academic James Orr at the Battle of Ideas in London for a live Americano podcast to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance. Having been described as 'Vance's British sherper', James responds to how likely it is that J.D. Vance will be President one day, which weaknesses could hold him back and how Vance's unique closeness to Trump in office has given him vital experience to learn on the job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The Current Thing I am joined by writer, academic, and Senior Policy Fellow at Restore Britain, Harrison Pitt. We discuss: -His recent policy paper for Restore Britain on mass deportations -How to solve the problem of the ECHR -The Christian argument for deportations -Charles Moore's recents comments on Enoch Powell -His thoughts on Danny Kruger and James Orr going to Reform UK And lots more! Watch the full episode, with extra content not available anywhere else, here:https://www.nickdixon.net Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's links Substack: nickdixon.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://x.com/njdixon Harrison's links:  X: https://x.com/Harry_pitt  Website: https://harrisonpitt.substack.com         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeuropeanconservative/videos 

With every new poll predicting a Reform win at the next general election, the party continues its preparation for government. James Heale joins Oscar Edmondson and Tim Shipman to talk about his article in the magazine looking at what – or who – is shaping Reform's intellectual revolution. Cambridge intellectual James Orr, close friend to J.D. Vance, has recently joined as an adviser, following in the footsteps of recent defector Danny Kruger, who was widely seen as an intellectual heavyweight on Conservative benches. Tim also discusses his piece looking at the narrative Rachel Reeves is trying to set ahead of next month's budget. Tim says she has four audiences and is trying to direct the blame elsewhere – namely at the Conservatives. But, with no end in sight for Britain's economic doom loop – and as Farage tries to boost the economic credibility of Reform, could voters start to look elsewhere for some shock medicine?Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Left loves to chant "This is what democracy looks like”… and they're right! Mikey and Andrew discuss how nothing is more democratic than President Trump carrying out the mandate voters gave him. They also talk to Dr. James Orr and Daniel Ogoloma about the ouster of Oxford Union President-Elect George Abaraonye after his disgraceful response to Charlie's assassination. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freddy Gray sits down with academic James Orr at the Battle of Ideas in London for a live Americano podcast to discuss Vice President JD Vance. Having been described as 'Vance's British sherpa', James responds to how likely it is that JD Vance will be President one day, which weaknesses could hold him back, and how Vance's unique closeness to Trump in office has given him vital experience to learn on the job.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Left loves to chant "This is what democracy looks like”… and they're right! Mikey and Andrew discuss how nothing is more democratic than President Trump carrying out the mandate voters gave him. They also talk to Dr. James Orr and Daniel Ogoloma about the ouster of Oxford Union President-Elect George Abaraonye after his disgraceful response to Charlie's assassination. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a special edition of the Islam special....we have removed the localised and time limited references and a bit of the music....so that it is something that can be used as an ongoing resource.    Tom Holland on the incompatibility of Islam with Western liberal democracy;  Douglas Murray and James Orr on Muslim immigration;  Mousa Kadri;  Spencer Fildes on the new blasphemy law;   What happens if you leave Islam?  The genocide against Christians in Nigeria;  Country of the Week – Afghanistan;  Israel and Gaza;  Sharia Law in the UK;  Islam in Australia;  The Rape Gangs;  Islamic Education; Christian Apologist murdered in France;  The Church and Islam- Andy Bannister and Sam Green; with music from Yusuf,  Karl Jenkins; Afghan Christian Worship;  Bachman Turner Overdrive;  Bob Dylan; and Chris Tomlin.

This week, in our final Quantum (before we change to Beauty for Ashes) we take a deeper look at Islam.  Tom Holland on the incompatibility of Islam with Western liberal democracy;  Douglas Murray and James Orr on Muslim immigration;  Mousa Kadri;  Spencer Fildes on the new blasphemy law;   What happens if you leave Islam?  The genocide against Christians in Nigeria;  Country of the Week - Afghanistan;  Israel and Gaza;  Sharia Law in the UK;  Islam in Australia;  The Rape Gangs;  Islamic Education;  The Church and Islam- Andy Bannister and Sam Green; with music from Yusuf,  Led Zeppelin; Karl Jenkins; Afghan Christian Worship;  Bachman Turner Overdrive;  Bob Dylan; and Chris Tomlin. 

Charlie's death wasn't just a tragedy in America. Christians and national patriots all around the world are mourning the loss of a man who has become a global icon to free speech and courage. Charlie's friend Dr. James Orr of Cambridge talks about the reaction in Britain, a country Charlie badly wanted to save, and they dive into the free speech debates that have erupted around the world. Tom Homan updates on a new left-wing terror attack against ICE.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie's death wasn't just a tragedy in America. Christians and national patriots all around the world are mourning the loss of a man who has become a global icon to free speech and courage. Charlie's friend Dr. James Orr of Cambridge talks about the reaction in Britain, a country Charlie badly wanted to save, and they dive into the free speech debates that have erupted around the world. Tom Homan updates on a new left-wing terror attack against ICE.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Western country is struggling with the subject of national identity, but in the United Kingdom, the discussion has become truly bizarre. Many progressives are now asserting that the English are not a real ethnicity and that anyone can be English. James Orr, associate professor at the University of Cambridge, joins me to discuss the nature of English identity and the future of nationalism in England. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the introduction to the 46-module, 53-hour series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. In this intro: There are no real secrets in life The 46 modules (53 hours) of content included in the course Nothing is difficult or hard… the only actual skill you'll need for the real estate investing business The most common fears of real estate investors—and how to overcome them A brief background on James Orr, your instructor The Dunning-Kruger Effect as it applies to real estate investing The aggregation of marginal gains and why making just a 1% improvement daily will have an incredible impact on your real estate investing business Commencement Plus much more... Check out Real Estate Investing Secrets. Free Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet: Download a copy of the newest version of The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™ by going to:https://RealEstateFinancialPlanner.com/spreadsheetImprove Cash Flow: Book a consultation to improve cash flow using our proprietary 88 cash flow improving strategies.Real Estate Agent & Lender Collaborators: Interested in collaborating with us on the Fort Collins real estate investor podcast? Book a free consultation to discuss.

Nigel Farage hosted a press conference today as part of Reform's summer crime campaign 'Britain is lawless'. He unveiled the latest Tory defector: Leicestershire's Police & Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews. Amidst all the noise of whether crime in the UK is falling or not, plus the impact of migration on crime, is Reform's messaging cutting through? Would US Vice President agree with Farage's message that Britain is lawless? Vance is in the UK, staying in the Cotswolds, as part of his summer holiday. Tim Shipman and Lucy Dunn are joined by James Orr, associate professor at Cambridge University, and a friend of Vance's to talk us through the dynamics between Trump, Vance, Starmer, Lammy and Farage. Does Farage have Vance's ear? Plus: James explains the rationale behind the new Reform-linked think tank that he is leading, saying that the Centre for a Better Britain is about seeking to build a 'politics of national preference'. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

Ever since Labour won a landslide victory at the general election, Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives have been fighting for the soul of the political right in Britain. Now a new right-wing think tank is putting together a suite of potential policies for a future Reform government. Dr James Orr, an associate professor of the philosophy of religion at Cambridge University and friend of US Vice President JD Vance, chairs the advisory board of that new think tank - the Centre for a Better Britain (CBB). Amol asks him whether the CBB is modelled on American organisations like the Heritage Foundation, which wrote a policy wish list called ‘Project 2025' that set out a vision for how Donald Trump might govern during his second term in the White House. They also discuss who is funding the CBB, the politics of national preference, and how James was radicalised by Brexit and the culture wars. GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Rohan Madison. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

James Orr and Jess Wheeler are the brains behind SICKDOGWOLFMAN and Slather.In this episode we chat about what makes good commercial driven creative and how to stand out, the Slather origin story, new lessons and learnings, developing a tone of voice, playing in negative spaces, taking risks and why trusting your gut and intuition matters.Follow us on IG here.lach@dreambigsocialclub.com

President Donald Trump's second term is almost at 100 days. Unlike 2016, he is now surrounded by passionate supporters and close allies. One key figure in the second series of Trump is Vice President JD Vance, a pure believer in the MAGA movement.  On this episode of the Fourcast, Matt Frei is joined by Dr James Orr, JD Vance's ‘British sherpa', self-described ‘national conservative' and leading intellectual figure of the right. Orr is the UK Chairman of the Edmund Burke   Foundation and an Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge.  Produced by Ka Yee Mak, Tom Gordon-Martin, Vik Patel, Holly Snelling and Rob Thomson.

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Messages accidentally sent to a journalist by senior members of the Trump administration reveal information about strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and what Vice President JD Vance privately thinks about America's European allies. Nick and Amol talk to James Orr, who Vance once described as his “British sherpa”, about the vice president's views and how much influence he has on President Trump (7:12).And after a huge response to last week's episode we hear some of your messages about the issues raised by the hit Netflix drama Adolescence (42:35).You can listen to Adolescence and the Crisis of Masculinity here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00290bgAmol's full interview with Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ktfd2wTo get Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories and insights from behind the scenes at the UK's most influential radio news programme make sure you hit subscribe on BBC Sounds. That way you'll get an alert every time they release a new episode.GET IN TOUCH: * Send us a message or a voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 4346 * Email today@bbc.co.ukThe Today Podcast is hosted by Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson who are both presenters of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Amol was the BBC's media editor for six years and is the former editor of the Independent, he's also the current presenter of University Challenge. Nick has presented the Today programme since 2015, he was the BBC's political editor for ten years before that and also previously worked as ITV's political editor.This episode was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley and Grace Reeve. Digital production was by Grace Reeve. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Michal Gorecki. The editor is Louisa Lewis. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Former 'new atheist' Ayaan Hirsi Ali shocked the world when she announced her conversion to Christianity in 2023. Hirsi Ali recently spoke with Dr James Orr for a Trinity Forum Cambridge event about her new faith, her concerns about radicalisation at top Universities, and the need to educate young people about Christianity. Hirsi Ali's story has become a significant milestone in the 'Surprising Rebirth' phenomenon. But does Ayaan see a similar rebirth among her peers? And how does she respond to criticism of her own conversion being 'political'? Justin Brierley was present to ask such questions of Ayaan during the Q&A, and also spoke to some young converts among the audience about their reflections on the rebirth of interest in Christianity. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via Tax-deductible (USA) and get the same perks: https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Give a one-off gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 3 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/season-2-episode-3-ayaan-hirsi-ali-cambridge-qampa-on-conversion-christianity-and-politics The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Orr was living the life of a young, high-flying lawyer when, after a few drinks at a New Year's Eve party, he asked for signs that God existed. The signs came; among other things, he narrowly avoided a fatal skiing accident. Now he is a passionate Christian and a conservative culture warrior who helped defeat an attempt to impose the tyranny of critical race theory on Cambridge University, where he is an associate professor of the philosophy of religion. He's also an intellectual mentor to the vice president of the United States; Politico describes him as 'J.D. Vance's English philosopher king'. Dr Orr says Vance is 'extremely articulate, but he takes no prisoners'. As you'll hear in his conversation with Damian Thompson, that's an observation that could easily apply to the man the vice president calls his 'British Sherpa'.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to James Orr about the tension between networks and institutions; the adaptability and resilience of networks compared to the linear growth of institutions; the need for institutions to renew themselves amidst corruption and paralysis; the importance of conserving timeless principles over preserving institutions for their own sake; the cultural challenges facing academic institutions like Oxford and Cambridge; the influence of American political dynamics on the UK; the potential for positive change inspired by developments in the US; and much more. #RubinReport #JamesOrr #conservatives #Oxford #cambridge #UK #britishculture #british #ARC #daverubin ----------------------------------------------- Reserve your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Best of Our Inheritance. Pre-Order open until March 14, 2025: Link to book: https://www.arcforum.com/store/p/the-best-of-our-inheritance-arc-research YouTube - @arc_conference Twitter - @arc_forum IG - @arc_forum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Orr was living the life of a young, high-flying lawyer when, after a few drinks at a New Year's Eve party, he asked for signs that God existed. The signs came; among other things, he narrowly avoided a fatal skiing accident. Now he is a passionate Christian and a conservative culture warrior who helped defeat an attempt to impose the tyranny of critical race theory on Cambridge University, where he is an associate professor of the philosophy of religion. He's also an intellectual mentor to the vice president of the United States; Politico describes him as 'J.D. Vance's English philosopher king'. Dr Orr says Vance is 'extremely articulate, but he takes no prisoners'. As you'll hear in his conversation with Damian Thompson, that's an observation that could easily apply to the man the vice president calls his 'British Sherpa'.  Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

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Did you ever wonder what your life would be like, if it was just... DIFFERENT?  Tired of your domestic situation?  Have a little ennui with the boss at work?  Maybe wondering about your larger regrets?  These are the questions that are tackled by the 1990 Touchstone classic Mr. Destiny, directed by James Orr and starring Jim Belushi, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Caine.  Join us as another magical bartender shows us a huge WHAT IF, and the society reflects on their own Mr. Destiny moments.  Won't you, too?Follow us @medfieldfilm for the latest news.

Elizabeth Oldfield and James Orr discuss the relationship between the sacred and the secular, and his conservative political views on Brexit, and his critique of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies.James Orr is the Associate Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge.This episode offers a unique and insightful exploration of the sacred in the modern world, touching on themes of tradition, community, and the human condition. It's a must-listen for those interested in philosophy, religion, and the deeper questions of our shared existence!As promised here is a link to Swinburne'sHymn to Prosperine: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45292/hymn-to-proserpine-after-the-proclamation-in-rome-of-the-christian-faithIf you enjoy episodes of The Sacred don't forget to hit subscribe to be notified whenever we release an episode!

Dr. Peterson's third biblical series, “The Gospels” is part of his lifelong effort to rescue society from the meaning crisis that seeks to devour our culture. In this series, Peterson gathers nine of the world's most brilliant minds to unravel the mysteries of the Gospel stories and to resurrect the anchoring principles of the text that formed the West. Today, we are releasing episode 1 of this revolutionary but tradition-grounded series. The episode stands on its own but also serves as an introduction to the rest of the ten, two-hour long seminars available exclusively on DailyWire+. The Daily Wire and Dr. Peterson both hope that you will consider a subscription to DailyWire+, where you can view the Gospel seminar and their other collaborations in their entirety. This includes "Exodus" and "Foundations of the West," as well as his life-altering series that address marriage, how to become successful, developing a vision, the importance of masculinity, and overcoming depression and anxiety. Thank you for your time, attention, and continued support of both Dr. Peterson's work and his partnership with The Daily Wire.Explore the full catalog here: dailywire.com/watch/jordan-peterson  A special thanks to Bishop Robert Barron, Dr. Stephen Blackwood, Dr. Douglas Hedley, Gregg Hurwitz, Konstantin Kisin, Dr. James Orr, Jonathan Pageau, Dr. Dennis Prager, and Dr. John Vervaeke for joining Dr. Peterson and the audience on this journey.

On inauguration day, UnHerd gathers outspoken critics and cheerleaders of the new US President to debate the promise and peril of Donald Trump 2.0. Will the 47th leader of the free world really make America great again? Join writer Mary Harrington, academic James Orr and journalists Aaron Bastani and Peter Hitchens for a live debate at the UnHerd Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: President Trump's plan to Make America Greater In the cover piece for the magazine, our deputy editor and host of the Americano podcast, Freddy Gray, delves into Trump's plans. He speaks to insiders, including Steve Bannon, about the President's ambitions for empire-building. Could he really take over Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal? And if not, what is he really hoping to achieve? Academic and long-time friend of J.D. Vance, James Orr, also writes in the magazine this week about how the vice president-elect could be an even more effective standard-bearer for the MAGA movement. Freddy and James joined the podcast, just before Freddy heads off to cover Trump's inauguration. (1:00) Next: the child-free influencers waging war on motherhood Kara Kennedy also writes in the magazine about the popularity of social media influencers advocating child-free lives. It's well documented that more and more young people are choosing not to have children. However, while some might think this is about championing different lifestyles, Kara writes that many of these influencers are, in fact, shaming those who choose to have children. What motivates them? Kara joined the podcast alongside Brittany Brantley, an influencer who started out in the child-free community, before choosing to have a child. (16:58) And finally: can fact-checking ever be objective? Following the news that Mark Zuckerberg's Meta will reduce its fact-checking service, Matt Ridley examines the world of fact-checking and declares the practice ‘corrupted'. Matt argues that fact-checking is riddled with bias – can it ever be objective? Matt joined the podcast alongside The Spectator's very own fact-checking team, Sam McPhail and Michael Simmons – who get a positive mention in Matt's piece. They lift the lid on how the magazine approaches fact-checking. (26:58) Hosted by Lara Prendergast and William Moore. Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.

In his 1943 book The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis wrote: “The serious magical endeavor and the serious scientific endeavor are twins: One was sickly and died, the other strong and throve. But they were twins. They were born of the same impulse.” In this Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, mathematician and philosopher David Berlinski, intelligent design advocate Stephen Meyer, and Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Cambridge University, James Orr explore the parallels between scientific and magical endeavors, referencing C. S. Lewis's notion that both were born from the same impulse, with one thriving and the other fading. They also explore the historical relationship between science and religion, noting how early scientists such as Newton and Galileo saw their work as uncovering divine order, in contrast with the more secular views of modern scientists such as Steven Weinberg and Stephen Hawking. The discussion also reveals deep philosophical and historical insights into the evolution of scientific thought and its complex relationship with materialism and religion.