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An outspoken British journalist with a reputation for fierce and honest opinions, Melanie Phillips offers cut-through commentary on a number of significant cultural and geopolitical issues. She and John discuss the coronation of Charles III, the cultural problems gripping the UK, and the relationship between Israel and the West. Melanie considers what the reign of King Charles will mean for Britain socially and politically. Although she acknowledges that Charles has been more politically opinionated than his mother, Melanie points out that there is good reason to be optimistic about his reign on the basis of his character. Melanie gives a particularly scathing critique of law enforcement and state education in the UK. Melanie's column currently appears in The Times, but over the years she has been published by the Guardian, Observer, Sunday Times and Daily Mail. She also writes for the Jewish Chronicle and Jewish News Syndicate. Her best-selling book Londonistan, about the British establishment’s capitulation to Islamist aggression, was published in 2006 by Encounter, New York. She followed this in 2010 with The World Turned Upside Down: the Global Battle over God, Truth and Power, and in 2018 with her first novel, The Legacy. This is the third time she and John have sat down to talk. #uk #coronation #britain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:57 Introducing Melanie Phillips 01:30 Queen Elizabeth II and servant leadership 09:17 America's ironic obsession with the monarchy 15:43 Is the coronation a catalyst for change? 18:49 King Charles, the great reset, and the decline of monarchical impartiality 23:34 King Charles' concerning comments on slavery 27:40 King Charles' soft side 31:03 The decline of the British police 38:21 The 'Guardianisation' of the British elite 40:53 Modern education breeds irrationality, bigotry and immorality 44:46 Truth has become right wing 56:15 Israel and why it doesn't have more support -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues. John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; “You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate.“ If you value this discussion and want to see more like it, make sure you subscribe to the channel here: And stay right up to date with all the conversations by subscribing to the newsletter here: Follow John on Twitter: Follow John on Facebook: Follow John on Instagram: Support the channel: Website: Podcast: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: Follow Melanie on Facebook: Follow Melanie on Twitter: Follow Melanie on Substack:
