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TRIGGERnometry, page 2
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Special Message from the Office of Approved Opinions Regarding the Ceuta Incident - Konstantin KisinA satirical “Office of Approved Opinions” message about the Ceuta incident, responding to misinformation about irregular migration and asylum seekers entering Spain via Ceuta.3 Aug 2026 · 5 min · 2 chapters
Critical Drinker: The Real Problem with the OdysseyReview and debate of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey adaptation, focusing on why it’s “meh” yet contentious, and broader claims about Hollywood’s decline, culture-war-driven filmmaking, and what kinds of…1 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 24 chapters
Climate Change: What the Data Actually Shows with Geologist Scott TinkerClimate change and energy policy, arguing that “renewables” can’t replace dense energy fast enough, that wealthy countries reduce emissions by outsourcing manufacturing, and that adaptation requires…29 Jul 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 24 chapters
"We Live in the Age of Delusions" - Peter HitchensPeter Hitchens argues the UK is “finished” because elites and institutions encourage delusions—especially about national wealth, spending, and politics—leading toward accelerating decline, likely…25 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 25 chapters
The Odyssey Movie and How the Culture War Broke Everybody's Brain - Konstantin KisinKonstantin Kisin discusses online culture-war reactions to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey adaptation, arguing most debate is driven by prior political views rather than the film itself.23 Jul 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
What The Odyssey Is Actually AboutThe episode argues that Homer’s Odyssey is fundamentally about “nostos” (the journey home) and the moral cost of losing one’s true identity through temptations, false glory, and abandoning people and…22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 29 chapters
Reaction to Alastair Campbell, Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham as PMThe episode is a discussion of how the hosts react to recent interviews with Alastair Campbell (Tony Blair’s former communications director), Nigel Farage, and then a broader debate about the UK’s…21 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 15 chapters
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage SPEAKS OUTNigel Farage discusses the Clacton by-election and links the political attacks on Reform UK to the murder of Anne Whittacombe, arguing it reflects dehumanizing rhetoric and inadequate policing.18 Jul 2026 · 56 min · 20 chapters
Alastair Campbell vs. TRIGGERnometry: Grooming Gangs, Immigration and IraqAlastair Campbell and the host debate why populism has surged, arguing it often exploits problems rather than solves them.15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 30 chapters
Finally, Gary Stevenson Has Been Found Out - Konstantin KisinKonstantin Kisin discusses how social media enables confrontational “character” politics, then argues that inequality campaigner Gary Stevenson lacks economic understanding and inflates his…14 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters
Why Crazy Activism is Taking Over the West — Harvard Professor Arthur BrooksArthur Brooks (Harvard happiness professor) argues happiness isn’t a constant feeling but a mix of enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning.11 Jul 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 26 chapters
The Failed Artist Who Became Hitler with Historian James HollandHistorian James Holland explains Adolf Hitler’s path from failed artist to Nazi leader, arguing that his rise was driven by World War I trauma, postwar humiliation (Brest-Litovsk’s collapse and the…8 Jul 2026 · 2 h 41 min · 50 chapters
The Real Reason Putin Invaded Ukraine — Sir Bill BrowderBill Browder explains how Vladimir Putin’s rise reshaped Russian oligarch wealth, how Sergei Magnitsky was tortured and killed after exposing a $230 million tax fraud, and how Browder’s response led…4 Jul 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 30 chapters
What the AirCon Debate Says About Britain's Climate Insanity - Konstantin KisinKonstantin Kisin argues Britain’s “air conditioning” debate is climate “insanity,” claiming current temperatures and warming rates aren’t historically unprecedented, that Britain can’t meaningfully…3 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
The 100 Years' War with Historian Dan JonesThe Hundred Years’ War as a “shaking out” of English and French claims over personal fiefdoms, focusing on why England initially succeeds (Edward III) and why it ultimately fails (French recovery,…1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 23 chapters
DEBATE: Has Trump Surrendered To Iran? - Melanie PhillipsDebate over whether Trump has “surrendered” to Iran, arguing that a proposed memorandum/negotiations after strikes amount to appeasement and allow Iran to reconstitute as a regional threat.27 Jun 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 26 chapters
The Truth About Depression - Dr Joanna MoncrieffArgues that depression is not proven to be caused by a brain “chemical imbalance” (especially serotonin) and that antidepressants (notably SSRIs) may have limited mood benefits while causing harms.24 Jun 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 27 chapters
The British State Hates its Own People - Dr David StarkeyDr. David Starkey argues Britain’s “state has stopped working” due to a structural shift since New Labour: political decisions were converted into “alien” legal constraints that empower judges,…20 Jun 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 27 chapters
Live Reaction to Makerfield By-Election with Dan Hodges and Julia Hartley-BrewerLive post-result analysis of the Makerfield by-election, focusing on why Andy Burnham won overwhelmingly, what it means for Keir Starmer, and whether Reform UK has peaked.19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 20 chapters
Where Islamist Terrorism Really Comes From - Ed HusainThe episode argues that modern Islamist terrorism traces back to the Muslim Brotherhood’s ideology, beginning in Egypt in 1928, and that Western governments—especially Britain—have enabled its…17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 31 chapters
Why Modern Society Makes Us Depressed - Sebastian JungerSebastian Junger argues that modern, affluent Western society increases depression and anxiety because it weakens human connection, purpose, and “duty” to a group.13 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 26 chapters
Belfast Riots & Migrant Stabbing Live Reaction with Peter Bleksley and Patrick ChristysLive discussion of the Belfast riots following a “vicious assault” in Belfast, allegedly involving a Sudanese-origin man charged by police.12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 29 chapters
Why Everything Is So Expensive - Financial Expert Patrick Boyle ExplainsWhy prices are rising and staying high in the UK/West, driven by post-COVID inflation, government debt, higher interest rates, UK-specific productivity and energy costs, and geopolitical oil shocks…10 Jun 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 22 chapters
Iran Shoots Down US Helicopter - Iran War Update with Richard Miniter and Thomas SmallA live Trigonometry discussion on the Iran–U.S. war escalation after a U.S. Apache helicopter was shot down (pilots rescued).9 Jun 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 31 chapters