Francis Foster

Think the Green Party is just about recycling and saving the planet? Think again. In this episode, Francis Foster pulls back the curtain to expose the bizarre history, the radical "Red-Green alliance," and some of the most genuinely baffling policies and candidates in modern British politics. Together, we laugh, we cry, and we wonder how any of this is actually real. Want to put your brand in front of The Francis Foster Show audience? Enquire at marketing@triggerpod.co.uk - Follow Francis: 📷 https://instagram.com//francisjfoster 𝕏 https://x.com//francisjfoster - 📖 Buy my book (Un)educated: My Life as a Teacher, and Why You Should Never Become One: https://geni.us/UnEducated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full uncut interview HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebrinkpodcast/p/francis-foster-henry-nowak-proves?r=63dafp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by comedian, commentator, and Triggernometry co-host Francis Foster for a wide-ranging conversation on identity politics, education, free speech, and the growing cultural divisions shaping modern Britain. The discussion begins with the murder of Henry Nowak and the debate over two-tier policing. Francis argues that modern Britain has become increasingly divided by race and identity, warning that policies designed around immutable characteristics have fuelled resentment, mistrust, and social fragmentation. Drawing on his experience as a teacher, Francis explains why he believes the education system is fundamentally broken. From declining standards and behavioural issues to ideological training and the "bigotry of low expectations", he reflects on the challenges facing schools and why so many teachers are leaving the profession. The conversation also explores the rise of identity politics across public institutions, comedy, and the media. Francis describes how debates around race, gender, and national identity have transformed public life, and why many people now feel unable to speak openly about controversial issues. We also discuss the Israel-Hamas war, anti-Semitism, and the importance of intellectual curiosity in an increasingly polarised age. From interviewing Benjamin Netanyahu to navigating online backlash, Francis argues that understanding opposing viewpoints is essential if difficult problems are ever to be solved. Finally, he reflects on the extraordinary growth of Triggernometry, the collapse of trust in mainstream institutions, and why honest conversation remains one of the most powerful tools for tackling society’s biggest challenges. A thought-provoking and often humorous discussion about education, culture, free speech, and the future of Britain. Don't forget to check out our merch store: https://www.thebrinkmerch.com/ Chapters 00:00 Henry Nowak & Two-Tier Britain 02:29 The Dangers Of Identity Politics 06:31 Anti-Racism, Racism & Anti-Semitism 09:08 Multiracial vs Multicultural Britain 11:14 Why Britain Feels Like A Powder Keg 12:15 Education, Ideology & The Classroom 18:51 Communism, History & Ignorance 22:23 Why Francis Left Teaching 25:15 “How To Teach Black Boys” 31:52 Israel, Anti-Semitism & The Crisis Of Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Freecash today by clicking on the link https://bit.ly/3PmHdln and enjoy an extra $10 on your first offer!In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with comedian, podcaster, and former teacher Francis Foster for a hard hitting conversation on Britain’s collapsing education system, woke ideology in schools, fatherlessness, immigration, and the growing crisis facing young boys.Francis reflects on teaching in some of London’s toughest schools, where gang violence, poverty, and absent fathers shaped students far more than the ideological obsessions dominating elite institutions. We discuss progressive ideology in education, gender politics, homeschooling, Islamic extremism, the Batley Grammar School scandal, and why so many parents are losing faith in Britain’s schools.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:29 Why Teaching Attracts Progressive Ideology11:07 Race, Gender & Woke Ideas In Schools14:38 The Crisis Facing Boys In Education19:25 Gang Violence & The Reality Of London Schools24:41 The “Two Different Londons”27:20 Woke Education Seminars & Low Expectations30:48 Falling Standards & Britain’s Education Crisis33:47 Why British History Isn’t Being Taught39:55 Teachers Unions, Politics & Activism42:35 Batley Grammar School & Fear In Education48:12 Weak Elites & Britain’s Cultural Decline55:41 Homeschooling, Private Schools & Inequality1:00:41 Francis Foster’s New Book

Is Great Britain collapsing under the weight of its own institutions? Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes Triggernometry co-host and former public school teacher, Francis Foster, onto the show to talk about Britain’s growing political and cultural chaos. From the brutal realities of teaching and why schools are often compared to prisons for children, to Francis’s new book (un)Educated, the two discuss how broken institutions shape an entire generation long before adulthood. They also examine how Britain’s political system fractured so dramatically, why Labour lost touch with working-class Brexit voters, and whether the UK is facing a temporary political mess, or a full-blown national crisis. Grab a copy of Francis’s brand-new book, (un)Educated: My Life as a Teacher, and Why You Should Never Become One, available now at uneducatedbook.net FRANCIS FOSTER https://x.com/francisjfoster https://www.francisfoster.co.uk http://uneducatedbook.net MICHAEL MALICE Pre-Order UNWANTED – A TALE OF THE OLD WEST AND THE NEW WAVE: https://UnwantedBook.com Order THE WHITE PILL: http://whitepillbook.com/ Order THE ANARCHIST HANDBOOK: https://www.amzn.com/B095DVF8FJ Order THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCu Order DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1 https://twitter.com/michaelmalice https://instagram.com/michaelmalice https://malice.locals.com https://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficial Intro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Cats https://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/ The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Wednesday! Please subscribe and leave a review. This week’s sponsors: PlutoTV – Streaming TV: https://www.Pluto.tv (Free TV) Sheath - Dual Pouch Underwear: https://www.sheath.com , promo code: MALICE (20% off) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mMWCje8Zlo

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Why hasn’t Netflix cancelled Ricky Gervais, even as cancel culture takes down everyone else? In this revealing episode of Heretics Clips, comedian Francis Foster joins Andrew Gold to unpack why Gervais remains untouchable — and what it says about power, comedy, and free speech in 2025. 👉 Subscribe to Heretics Clips for more fearless interviews and thought-provoking debates: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Ricky Gervais has become one of the last comedians willing to mock sacred cows — from gender ideology to religion — yet Netflix keeps renewing his specials. Francis Foster, co-host of the hit podcast TRIGGERnometry, explains why that’s no accident. He argues that Gervais represents something Hollywood desperately needs: authenticity. In an era where most comedians fear backlash, Gervais’ refusal to apologise has made him both a cultural lightning rod and a commercial goldmine. Andrew Gold and Francis debate whether Gervais’ defiance is genuine bravery or smart branding — and whether even he could one day face the mob. Expect a fast, funny, and brutally honest conversation about: Why Netflix stands by Gervais when other platforms cave to outrage mobs. How his “anti-woke” reputation actually helps his global reach. The economics of controversy — and why cancel culture often fails. The double standards in comedy: why some jokes are “offensive” and others get applause. Whether comedians today are too afraid to tell the truth. Francis also shares his insider perspective on the state of British comedy — how club audiences differ from online mobs, and why younger comics are scared to take risks. Meanwhile, Andrew explores what Gervais’ success reveals about public appetite for authenticity, humour, and free speech. This is one of the most entertaining and insightful discussions yet on the intersection of comedy, censorship, and cultural hypocrisy. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZP1L_Y58pU&t=278s #RickyGervais #FrancisFoster #Netflix #Comedy #CancelCulture #Heretics #AndrewGold #TRIGGERnometry #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Cole and Triggernometry's Francis Foster discuss the political and social situation in Venezuela post-Maduro's arrest. Francis highlights the decline of Venezuela from a major oil producer to a country with nine million people displaced, comparing its quality of life to Syria's. Francis also says that Nicolás Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, is even more hated than the now deposed dictator is and was 'probably the brains behind the operation'. Francis suggests Venezuela is the 'motherload' of natural resources, that could make Americans a lot of money if they exploit it, but also adding it was in President Trump's interests to have a stable Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Francis Foster and Konstantin Kisin live as they unpack the explosive Venezuela crisis: Nicolás Maduro's dramatic US capture and ousting after disputed elections, drug trafficking charges in a New York courtroom, Trump's bold threats of further strikes and claims to run the nation, and the chaotic power vacuum with a softening interim leader amid U.N. debates on intervention legality. Dive into the fallout from economic collapse, mass migration waves, U.S. military strikes, and global tensions in this high-stakes showdown between socialism's last stronghold and American interventionism—don't miss the unfiltered analysis on regime change, human rights abuses, and what comes next for Latin America's powder keg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was Louis Theroux’s bravest moment — and what does it reveal about the state of modern journalism? In this gripping Heretics Clips episode, comedian Francis Foster joins Andrew Gold to debate the legendary filmmaker’s most fearless interviews, from confronting neo-Nazis and cult leaders to exploring taboo subjects that mainstream media now avoids. 👉 Subscribe to Heretics Clips for more fearless interviews and thought-provoking debates: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Francis and Andrew dive deep into why Louis Theroux remains one of Britain’s most respected — and misunderstood — journalists. Has he become too cautious in today’s politically charged landscape, or does his empathy and subtlety make him braver than ever? They explore how his approach to difficult people and dark ideologies helped redefine the art of documentary-making. Expect a raw and insightful discussion covering: Louis Theroux’s early BBC years and the hidden risks behind his most famous episodes. How confronting figures like Jimmy Savile and Westboro Baptist Church reshaped his career. Whether modern documentary makers can be as bold in a “cancel culture” world. The fine line between curiosity and complicity when interviewing extremists or abusers. How Louis’ trademark awkwardness became a weapon for truth — not weakness. Francis Foster, known for his sharp social commentary on the TRIGGERnometry podcast, debates Andrew Gold’s perspective as a fellow documentary maker and journalist who’s spent years tackling similar moral dilemmas. Together, they ask: what does it really mean to be brave in modern media — and would Louis Theroux still make the same documentaries today? This is a must-watch for fans of British documentary, true journalism, and unfiltered cultural debate. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZP1L_Y58pU&t=278s #LouisTheroux #FrancisFoster #AndrewGold #Heretics #Documentary #Journalism #BBC #CultureWar #CancelCulture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De Hems Comedy Presents: Francis Foster and Leo Kearse Live | Eventbrite -https://shorturl.at/hbLmd Francis' Substack - https://substack.com/@francisjfoster Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Evening Being by Verso. Get 15% with code TRIGGER at http://evening.ver.so/trigger Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we’re joined by comedian Francis Foster (from TRIGGERnometry) to dive into some of the biggest moral and cultural dilemmas of the moment.🚋 Would YOU pull the lever in the Trolley Problem?⚖️ What’s really going on with P Diddy’s trial?🎤 And… why is everyone furious with Bob Vylan?Watch as we debate, laugh, and occasionally say something profound (accidentally).💬 Drop your take in the comments: are you Team Lever, Team Diddy, or Team Vylan?🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.🎟️ Get tickets for the 11th Annual Haters' Ball at this year's Edinburgh fringe here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/11th-annual-haters-ball🎟️ Get tickets for Leo and Francis's show here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/de-hems-comedy-presents-francis-foster-and-leo-kearse-live-tickets-1412470590559