Critical Edge

08/09/2025

We’ve brought you bold conversations — now we’re bringing bold writing.

Introducing Cutting Takes, the new long-form publication from Critical Edge.

This is where sharp minds take on today’s most pressing issues with depth, clarity, and unflinching honesty. From tax policy to surveillance capitalism, our writers don’t just comment — they challenge, reflect, and rethink.

Come for the nuance. Stay for the ideas. Click on the link below 👇👇👇
https://cuttingtakes.com/

17/08/2025

In this episode, we sat down with Anand Menon, the director of UK in a changing Europe, and Professor of Political Science and King's College London.

We discuss the long-term impact of Brexit on trade and on the UK's soft power; the importance of the recognition of Palestine for Gaza; the development of US-EU relations; and whether the UK has a 'special relationship' with the US.

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In this episode, we sat down with Anand Menon, the director of UK in a changing Europe, and Professor of Political Science and King's College London. We disc...

26/07/2025

Faris Firoozye investigates the tax policy of progressive politics in his article ‘Progressives Deserve Better Tax Policy - Rhetoric, Deconstruction, Consistency, and Values’.

Faris compares the UK taxation system to Scandinavian taxation systems, analysing regressive tax incidence, the hauntology of Blairism, how to revitalise public discourse, and the many facets to a labour supporter.

Faris’ article begs the question: How can the UK’s left-leaning government reconcile the unpopularity of taxation with the demand for expensive social programmes?

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28/06/2025

Darian Murray Griffiths investigates how democracy falters when politics becomes a popularity contest in his latest piece ‘Playing the Blame Game: Why Democracy Dies when Politics is Treated like Sport.’ He critiques empty answers, weak leadership, and the rise of show over substance.

Darian’s article begs the question: if we lack strong politicians, what can we expect their voters?

Read Darian’s article HERE: https://critical-edge.com/the-devil-in-the-fine-print-how-surveillance-capitalists-profit-from-technology-induced-torpor-2/

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27/05/2025

Childhood Trauma and Resilience | Ryan Nicodemus

13/05/2025

Trump’s False Populism | Cenk Uygur

05/05/2025

Parag Khanna is a strategy advisor and bestselling author. He is an expert in geopolitics and global strategy and how we can apply AI to better navigate economic disruptions in our volatile world.

In this exclusive interview, Khanna legitimises the influx of global economic migration, discusses his views on the mass deportations being carried out by the Trump administration, and more.



Click to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8ngYKQIcx4

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19/04/2025

Critical Edge team member Jack Danson investigates the rise of surveillance capitalism and its hidden “demons” in our smart homes in his article “The Devil in the Fine Print”.

Read here: https://critical-edge.com/the-devil-in-the-fine-print-how-surveillance-capitalists-profit-from-technology-induced-torpor/

Jack’s article blends social critique and literary analysis to evaluate the ever-increasing role of private information in socio-economic relations, of ‘surveillance capitalism’.

The article compels us to ask ourselves: in an age of digital ‘demons’, how much privacy are we willing to exchange for convenience? And is opting out even an option?

14/04/2025

Dave Rubin is an American conservative political commentator and host of The Rubin Report, a political talk show which often debates political correctness, foreign policy, and freedom of speech.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zLHGNYpgz6I?si=M-FBwMlfPylImIoi

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CRoBiUFXM4ZazsbPw0koJ?si=253d9be0d9e7465a

In this exclusive interview, Rubin discusses his views on the manifestations of ‘wokeism’ in modern-day American society, the mass deportations under the Trump administration, the controversial legacy of the Biden administration, and the financial transparency of presidential campaigns.

In this episode we sit down with Dave Rubin, host of the Rubin Report and former progressive turned prominent conservative thinker, to discuss the Trump admi...

30/03/2025

Critical Edge co-host Lukas Seifert investigates the new crime drama ‘Adolescence’ in his article ‘Shifting Perspectives’.

Read here: https://critical-edge.com/shifting-perspectives-why-we-cant-look-away-from-adolescence/

Lukas’ article takes a look into the art behind the series’ shifting perspectives, uncovering how one-shot takes are more than just a visual tool: the shifts blur the line between explanation and justification, bringing the audience deep into the murky and manipulative search for ‘truth’.

The piece begs the question: how does perspective define social reality?

26/03/2025

Cenk Uygur is an American political commentator, attorney, and host of the The Young Turks, a progressively populist news podcast aimed at discussing issues such as the state of free speech and breaches of constitutional rights in the United States.

In this exclusive interview, Uygur discusses how the Trump administration threatens first amendment freedoms, Israel’s grip on American free speech, and how propaganda is manipulated by wealthy corporations in a capitalist loophole.

Watch on YouTube NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivOTqB0BLCk
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l0MuGagbZFu0fSlkCaUNc?si=7851d6b31b1f45af

11/03/2025

Ryan Nicodemus is a New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-nominated Netflix star, and co-founder of The Minimalists, an organisation dedicated to helping people eliminate clutter and maximise their lives by scaling back on material possessions and consumerist attitudes.

In this exclusive interview, Nicodemus discusses his thoughts on the meaning we attach to material possessions, the baggage that comes with economic privilege, and how subtracting from your life can actually add a great deal of meaning.

Click the link to watch NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfBhgUh4W-s

Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20DOdEewSL5zgztDnlNZWp?si=c6175024c2d14673