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<p>Welcome to <em>Quite right!, </em>the podcast from <em>The Spectator</em> that searches for sanity and common sense in a world which increasingly seems devoid of both. Each week, join Michael Gove, editor of <em>The Spectator</em>, and Madeline Grant, assistant editor of <em>The Spectator</em>, for a mixture of politics, culture and mischief as they unpack the stories that most piqued their interest, amusement or exasperation.</p><br><p>For more podcasts from The <em>Spectator:</em> <a href="spectator.co.uk/podcasts/"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a></p><br><p>Subscribe to <em>The Spectator</em>: <a href="spectator.co.uk/subscribe/"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/subscribe</a></p>
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Douglas Murray: the Left’s Palestine 'fetish' – and why the West can still be saved | Part two
<p>In the second part of Michael Gove’s conversation with Douglas Murray, they discuss the rise of antisemitism, the Left’s obsession with Palestine and the unlikely alliance between Islamists and the radical Left. What does the future hold
Douglas Murray: integration has failed – and Britain faces civil conflict | Part one
<p>As the embers fade from last week’s unrest in France, could Britain be heading for a similar fate? In the first of a two-part interview, Michael Gove is joined by author and Spectator columnist Douglas Murray to discuss the future of Wes
Andrew Roberts: Napoleon’s fatal flaw – and why he lost Waterloo | LIVE
<p>Napoleon was one of history’s greatest military commanders – but was his downfall ultimately of his own making?</p><p>Michael Gove and Madeline Grant are joined by historian Andrew Roberts, Lord Roberts of Belgravia, to discuss his new b
France is burning – could Britain be next? And the truth about Sally Rooney's ‘ban’
<p>France is burning. Over the weekend, students protesting about school conditions were joined by rural voters angry at fuel prices and a violent hard-left fringe. Michael and Maddie ask whether Britain should be worried. Do the same fault
Simon Schama: British Jews feel unsafe – and history shows Gaza isn’t a genocide
<p>Michael Gove is joined by historian Simon Schama to discuss the resurgence of antisemitism in Britain, why many British Jews increasingly feel unsafe, and what history can teach us about the war in Gaza.</p><p>Simon argues that the langu
Britain must ‘come down like a ton of bricks’ on Islamist extremism – Nick Timothy | Quite right! LIVE
<p>Michael Gove is joined by shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy, live at Conservative party conference in Birmingham, to discuss prisons, policing and the fight against Islamist extremism. Nick reflects on swapping life as a Downing Stre
Are the Tories back? – and how the Greens became ‘Home Counties Hezbollah’ | LIVE
<p>Kemi Badenoch has opened Conservative party conference 2026 with statement on her political philosophy, and Michael and Maddie are in Birmingham to go through it. Michael is struck by how much of it disavows the government that he served
Jeffrey Archer on his extraordinary life – and his biggest regrets
<p>Michael Gove is joined by novelist and former Conservative Party deputy chairman Jeffrey Archer to discuss his final novel, <em>Adam and Eve</em>, and a life spent close to the centre of British politics.</p><p>Jeffrey explains how the b
Meet the Labour MP taking on his own party | Jonathan Hinder
<p>Michael Gove is joined by Jonathan Hinder, MP for Pendle and Clitheroe, one of the leading voices of Blue Labour, to discuss class, borders and the common good in a conversation recorded live at Labour conference.</p><br><p>Jonathan, a f
Should we ban the burqa? – and Michael Gove pretends to be the Prime Minister
<p>In this week's Q&A: should Britain follow Giorgia Meloni and ban the burqa in schools? Michael says that head teachers should set uniform policy free of pressure from outside the school gates – but would he go as far as Reform's proposed
Spencer vs Windsor: the battle over Diana’s legacy
<p>Earl Spencer's new memoir, <em>Swan Song</em>, has drawn a rare direct response from Buckingham Palace. Michael and Maddie weigh up the book's most salacious charges against the King, and ask whether the Earl is driven by money, pride, o
I can’t say this on The Rest Is Politics – Rory Stewart | Part two
<p>In the second part of his conversation with Michael Gove, Rory Stewart defends the most taboo position in British politics: that private schools are worth protecting. He further argues that the only excuse for privilege is living up to i
Rory Stewart on immigration, Islam and Britain's biggest problem | Part one
<p>Michael Gove is joined by Rory Stewart, for a conversation he admits would ‘revolt’ his podcasting partner Alastair Campbell.</p><br><p>Rory sets out the migration policy he would impose: every boat he would return to France, how he woul
Danny Kruger: Britain is in a ‘revolutionary moment’ – and the Tories can’t save it | LIVE
<p>Michael Gove is joined by Reform UK MP Danny Kruger to discuss the party’s plans for government and why he believes Britain is in a ‘revolutionary moment’.</p><p>Kruger sets out how Reform would overhaul Whitehall, including replacing th
Francis Fukuyama: how the American right ran out of ideas – and why I’m still a conservative
<p>Michael Gove is joined by political scientist Francis Fukuyama to discuss liberalism, populism and the future of democracy in an increasingly unstable world.</p><p>Francis reflects on <em>The End of History</em> and why its argument was
Burnham’s ‘cheesy Blairism’ exposed – as the Tories prepare for an early election
<p>Kemi Badenoch has kicked off the new political term with a major reshuffle of her top team. Michael and Maddie ask what the changes tell us about the direction of the Conservative party, whether Andrew Griffith can sharpen its economic o
How the modern Middle East was made – and why it’s still at war | Simon Sebag Montefiore
<p>This week, Michael Gove is joined by historian Simon Sebag Montefiore to discuss the rulers, revolutionaries and nation builders who shaped one of the world’s most turbulent regions.</p><p>From Ibn Saud’s dramatic conquest of Riyadh and
Is Michael Gove missing Bridget Phillipson already? – and the Cambridge University saga continues
<p>The tale of the Cambridge professor, Jason Arday continues, as Michael and Maddie weigh in on the fantasy. How much of a role has Cambridge played in enabling such a serially misleading individual, and can the university claw back some r
Katharine Birbalsingh: children are taught to hate Britain – I blame the adults
<p>Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headmistress of Michaela Community School in Wembley, and has been dubbed Britain’s strictest headteacher. Under her leadership, Michaela has become one of the country’s most successful state scho
‘He’s made enemies’ – inside Burnham’s brutal Labour takeover
<p>Andy Burnham has begun his premiership with a sweeping reshuffle, purging many of Keir Starmer’s closest allies and installing a cabinet in his own image. Has he ended Labour factionalism – or simply created a new faction of enemies? And
Louis Mosley: Burnham is wrong to ditch Palantir – and how AI threatens the 'lanyard class'
<p>Louis Mosley is the UK head of Palantir, one of the world’s most powerful – and controversial – technology companies. Its work with the NHS, the US government and western militaries has made it a lightning rod for criticism, with opponen
Parliament’s greatest speeches – and does Labour have a women problem?
<p>In this week’s Q&A: does Labour have a women problem? Michael and Maddie discuss why the party has never had a female leader, whether its embrace of identity politics has created a rod for its own back, and why gender-critical feminists
Farage's gamble: is 'the establishment' out to destroy him?
<p>Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton and will fight a by-election in an attempt to turn questions over his finances into a referendum on ‘the people vs the establishment’. Is this a political masterstroke or a mistake? Has Farage
Am I a 'spiteful class warrior' too!? – Kemi vs Bridget
<p>In this week’s Q&A: as Bridget Phillipson and Kemi Badenoch clash over Labour’s education policy, Michael asks whether he is a ‘spiteful class warrior’ too. He has written before about his scepticism over the charitable status of some of
'All vibes, zero detail' – Burnham's plan to fix broken Britain
<p>This week: Burnham’s strategy – or lack of one – a ‘number ten of the North’ and why immigration is the real test.</p><p>What is so wrong with the South: Andy Burnham thinks devolution is the answer to Broken Britain, but does his diagno
Burnham's dream cabinet – and why Prince George should go to Eton
<p>This week: Burnham’s cabinet, Prince George’s schooling – and the buildings that make Britain beautiful.</p><p>As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street, Michael and Madeline ask who should make up his dream Labour cabinet. Might
Starmer’s fall – and the rise of King Burnham
<p>This week: Starmer’s exit, Burnham’s rise – and the court of King Andy.</p><p>As Keir Starmer resigns after less than two years in office, Michael and Madeline ask what really brought his premiership to an end. Was Starmer simply overtak
SPECIAL: was Enoch Powell right about Britain?
<p>Enoch Powell is one of the most polarising figures in modern British politics. His infamous ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech – in which he warned that immigration would spark ethnic conflict – continues to shape some of today’s most important de
Brexit 10 years on – have we changed our minds?
<p>In this special edition of <em>Quite right!</em>, Michael Gove and Rachel Johnson revisit the argument that divided British politics – and their own families – as the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches.</p><p>Rachel, w
‘It will be a bloodbath’ – why Starmer won’t go quietly
<p>This week: Keir Starmer’s legacy, Andy Burnham’s next move – and should there be a general election? </p><p>With the Makerfield by-election just days away, Michael Gove is joined by Rachel Johnson to ask whether an Andy Burnham victory w
