British Thought Leaders

Xi Jinping No Longer Rules China, He's Just a Figurehead: Allen Zeng

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Allen Zeng, journalist, commentator, and presenter of podcasts Fang Wei Time and Good Morning China. Zeng says the writing is on the wall for Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, and that those who understand the mechanisms of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can see that he is being replaced. Zeng discusses Xi’s terrible legacy, and explains what is likely to happen next. He also talks more broadly about the future of China and how the CCP has hoodwinked the world with its approach to business, media, and politics.

The Equality Act Is Damaging Our Culture and Is Not Fit for Purpose: Alka Sehgal Cuthbert

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, the director of Don’t Divide Us, to talk about the Equality Act. Sehgal Cuthbert says this law is breaking down Britain’s workplace civility and creating a grievance culture, resulting in a big rise in tribunals—most of which are rejected. She says the Act is used to police our relationships in the workplace and is a legal embodiment of the push for a multicultural Britain.

Human Rights NGOs Are Facing an Existential Crisis of Trust: Helena Ivanov

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Helena Ivanov, an associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, to talk about the deepening crisis of trust in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Ivanov says that erosion of trust threatens their ability to operate effectively and help the people they are supposed to serve. She also talks about how authoritarian regimes see the gap left by these NGOs as an opportunity.

Progressive Ideology Has Infiltrated All Aspects of Our Society: Ben Cobley

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Ben Cobley to talk about progressive ideology and how it has infiltrated Western society, from government and business to the arts.

Children Have Stopped Reading–It's Terrible for Our Future: Philip Womack

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Philip Womack to discuss his recent piece on a study that yielded concerning results regarding the cognitive abilities of young people. Womack talks about why reading is important for youngsters and the stark consequences of a post-literate generation ruled by technology.

China's AI Development Is a Danger to the Free World: M. Dane Waters

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with political strategist, author, and filmmaker M. Dane Waters to talk about his report on China’s development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its negative impact on the world. Waters explains the many areas affected—from warfare and finance to social media and international organizations such as the United Nations. He says governments need to take action to stop the spreading influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

Plastic Pollution Is Everywhere—We Need International, Innovative Solutions: Richard Thompson

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with "godfather of microplastics" professor Richard Thompson OBE to talk about the massive amounts of plastic in our oceans, how product design changes could make a significant difference to plastic pollution, and the importance of cooperation between policymakers, profit-seekers, and scientists to protect our environment.

Medical Research Is Grossly Distorted by Money and Confirmation Bias: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dr. Malcolm Kendrick for the second half of his interview. Kendrick says the world of medical research can no longer be trusted, a view echoed by editors of some of the world’s leading medical journals. He discusses how money distorts medicine, and what steps can be taken to see through the hype.

Statins and Lowering Cholesterol Do Not Stop Heart Disease: Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, a general practitioner who has spent decades speaking out against the idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease. Kendrick says we have been misled about the effect that eating saturated fat has on heart health. He also talks about statins, the most widely prescribed and profitable drug in the history of medicine, which he says provide very little protection against heart disease and come with the risk of considerable side effects.

The People Smugglers Are Winning, We Need to Break Their Business Model: Tony Smith

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with former head of UK Border Force Tony Smith to talk about enforcing our borders. Smith says the people-smuggling criminal gangs are currently winning the battle and talks about how their business model could be broken. He says those who enter illegally are not subject to the same thorough checks as legal migrants, and discusses how terrorism impacts the safety of our borders.