The Winston Marshall Show

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with children’s rights activist and author Katie Faust to explore one of the most contentious debates of our time: what do children actually need to thrive?

Faust argues that modern conversations around family, marriage, and reproduction have become overwhelmingly focused on adult desires while the rights and wellbeing of children are increasingly ignored. Drawing on years of work with families and young people, she makes the case that children are uniquely shaped by their biological mother and father, and that removing either comes with real, measurable consequences.

We examine the impact of divorce, fatherlessness, and non-traditional family structures, including same-sex parenting, surrogacy, and sperm and egg donation. Faust outlines her “children’s rights” framework, arguing that identity, safety, and stability are deeply connected to biological parenthood and that modern family law has flattened those distinctions.

The conversation also tackles the ethics of IVF and surrogacy, including the commodification of reproduction, the separation of biological and birth parents, and the long-term psychological effects on children. We debate whether the desire for more births in a time of demographic decline justifies these technologies, or whether they risk creating new harms.

Finally, Faust shares her personal journey from growing up in an unconventional family to becoming a leading voice in this space and explains why she believes society must re-centre the child in every discussion about family.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:59 Upbringing With Divorced Parents & Mother’s Same-Sex Relationship
05:37 Why She Opposes Gay Marriage
08:24 Children’s Rights: Identity, Safety & Biological Parents
12:25 The “Cinderella Effect” & Risks of Non-Biological Households
15:30 Policy, Divorce Laws & Incentivising Family Breakdown
18:45 “Modern Family” vs Biological Parenthood Debate
22:22 Why She Rejects Same-Sex Parenting (Child-Centred Argument)
27:41 Debate: Do Children Need a Mother and Father?
30:40 Population Crisis vs “Children’s Rights First”
33:34 Single Mothers by Choice & Missing Fathers
37:48 Should the Law Restrict Family Structures?
45:24 Surrogacy, Donors & “Commodification” of Children
49:02 Surrogacy & the “Primal Wound” Argument
55:10 IVF, Eugenics & Ethical Concerns
01:10:57 Final Thoughts
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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with restaurant owner and activist Harman Singh Kapoor.

We begin with his arrest after posting a video defending himself and his family, following years of harassment, threats, and attacks linked to his refusal to serve halal meat at his restaurant. Kapoor explains why he believes he was targeted by the police, how the incident unfolded, and why he sees it as evidence of two-tier policing and institutional failure.

The conversation explores rising community tensions, the role of radicalism, and the failures of law enforcement to protect ordinary citizens. Kapoor describes repeated incidents of intimidation, the breakdown of trust in the police, and why he believes the state is no longer upholding equal protection under the law.

We also discuss his Sikh identity, the history of Sikhism as a warrior tradition, and how his beliefs shape his sense of duty, patriotism, and activism in Britain today. He reflects on immigration, integration, and why he believes more immigrants should stand up for British values and national identity.

Finally, we examine his political activism, his break with figures on the British right, and the personal cost of speaking out, from financial loss to ongoing threats against him and his family.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Why Harman Refuses to Serve Halal Meat
03:03 Harassment Campaign & Police Inaction
05:00 Mob Outside Restaurant & Arrest Within 30 Minutes
07:19 Claims of Violence, Car Attacks & Lack of Protection
10:00 “Two-Tier Policing” & Previous Arrest
13:41 Why He Put Up the “Non-Halal” Sign
14:43 “My Fight Is With the Establishment”
16:23 Protests, Activism & Backlash From Sikh Community
18:29 Grooming Gangs & Community Response
25:00 Sikh Identity, Patriotism & Loyalty to Britain
27:00 Fallout With Tommy Robinson
33:38 Sikh Radicalism, Khalistan & Internal Conflict
44:11 British Identity, Immigration & Integration
49:15 Restaurant Rebrand & Refusal to Back Down
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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with former Judge Advocate General and Royal Navy veteran Jeff Blackett for a wide-ranging conversation on the Iran war, international law, and the growing weakness of Britain’s armed forces.

We examine the case that the United States and Israel have militarily defeated Iran, from the destruction of its military capabilities to the ongoing threat of its nuclear programme. Blackett explains the legal justification for the war under Article 51, the limits of regime change, and why ideology, not just military power, determines long-term outcomes.

The conversation explores the global consequences of the conflict, from rising energy prices and instability in the Strait of Hormuz to the future of NATO and American hegemony. We discuss the fragility of the Western alliance, the role of the United Nations, and whether the rules-based international order can survive in an increasingly multipolar world.

We also turn to Britain, where Blackett warns that the armed forces have been hollowed out after decades of cuts. From declining naval capacity to overstretched personnel and reduced readiness, he argues the UK is no longer capable of defending its interests against serious threats.

A sobering conversation about war, law, power, and whether Britain and the West are prepared for the conflicts of the future.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:56 Has Iran’s Military Actually Been Degraded?
03:53 US War Objectives: Military, Nuclear, and Regime Change
04:53 Can You Ever Truly Defeat an Ideology?
08:50 Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment: What Still Remains?
12:02 The $1 Billion-a-Day Cost of War
13:10 UN Resolution 2817 & Legality of the War
16:18 UK vs US: Starmer, NATO & Strategic Tensions
18:21 Britain’s Military Weakness & NATO Dependence
19:15 The State of the Royal Navy & Defence Cuts
22:33 Global Economic Fallout: Oil, Fertiliser & Food Prices
26:37 American Hegemony & the Future of NATO
30:00 Decline of Western Military Power Since the Cold War
33:12 Could Britain Defend the Falklands Today?
37:10 What Does “Winning a War” Actually Mean?
38:49 The Role (and Failure) of the United Nations
40:23 Could This Become Another Endless War?
44:07 NATO Fragility & UK-US Relations
45:31 Veteran Immunity Controversy Explained
47:17 The Overseas Operations Act & Legal Debate
49:56 Endless Investigations Into Soldiers — The Real Issue
51:11 The Blackman Case & Battlefield Ethics
53:57 Rules of War & the Geneva Conventions
55:55 Do Rules-Based Systems Still Work?
57:12 “Might Is Right” vs International Law Debate
59:31 Is Global Order Just Backed by Power?
1:00:44 Final Thoughts: UN Failure & UK Military Decline
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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with former prisoner and author Steve Gallant for a remarkable conversation on crime, redemption, and the realities of life inside Britain’s prison system, where he gives insight into the Islamist takeover of prisons and why it has become a dominant force in the UK.

The conversation explores the rise of Islamist gangs inside prisons, the role of conversion, power structures among inmates, and why authorities have struggled to maintain control. We discuss how ideology, identity, and group dynamics shape prison life, and why some inmates are drawn into extremist networks.

We also examine rehabilitation, the failures and successes of the prison system, and the possibility of genuine change. We discuss education behind bars, restorative justice, and why some prisoners find a path towards redemption, while others remain trapped in cycles of violence.

We also revisit Steve’s role in helping to stop the Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack, the public reaction to his actions, and the debate over early release, forgiveness, and second chances.

A powerful and deeply human conversation about accountability, extremism, redemption, and whether people can truly change.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:30 The Day Of The Fishmongers’ Hall Attack
06:50 Confronting The Attacker
09:20 Fighting Back: What Actually Happened
12:00 Chaos Inside The Hall
17:00 The Moments After
19:30 Police Response & Immediate Aftermath
22:00 Public Reaction & Media Narrative
27:30 Reflection On The Attack & What It Means
29:58 Sentenced To Life: Steve’s Original Crime
33:04 Entering Prison: First Experiences
36:00 Violence, Survival & Prison Culture
39:03 The Rise Of Islamist Gangs Inside Prison
42:00 How Islamist Groups Organise & Recruit
48:11 Why Guards Struggle To Maintain Authority
54:00 Radicalisation Inside The Prison System
57:43 Why Some Prisoners Convert In Jail
01:00:00 Can The System Actually Control This?
01:06:00 Why Some Prisoners Never Change
01:18:00 Final Reflections
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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with economist Liam Halligan for a conversation on Britain’s economic decline, government failure, and the policies driving stagnation.

We examine why the UK economy has struggled to grow, from high taxes and overregulation to the long-term consequences of energy policy and Net Zero. Liam explains how weak productivity, rising public spending, and political short-termism have left Britain falling behind its global competitors.

The conversation explores inflation, debt, housing, and the cost-of-living crisis, alongside the structural problems facing the British economy. We discuss the role of the Bank of England, monetary policy, and why economic decision-making has become increasingly detached from the realities facing ordinary households.

We also discuss immigration, labour markets, and whether Britain’s political class is willing to confront the scale of reform needed to restore growth and prosperity.

A hard-headed conversation about economics, policy, and whether Britain can reverse its long-term decline.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Are we heading for financial meltdown?
05:11 The Collapse of Trust in Mainstream Politics
10:02 Why Politicians Avoid the Real Issues
15:21 Class, Culture and the New Political Divide
18:07 Media Bias and Narrative Control
21:10 Crime, Policing and Public Safety
27:42 Economic Decline and Cost of Living Crisis
31:15 Why Britain Feels Like It’s Getting Worse
38:22 Elites vs Ordinary Voters
45:44 The Role of Institutions and Bureaucracy
49:18 Britain vs Other Western Countries
57:10 What Needs to Change in Britain
1:01:42 Is There a Way Back for the UK?
1:06:18 Cultural Confidence and National Identity
1:14:12 Final Reflections
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