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Graham Linehan Just Exposed The Entire “Free Palestine” Movements Hypocrisy (On Iran!)
Saturday, 31 January, 2026
British writer and creator of Father Ted and The IT Crowd, Graham Linehan, joins The Western Spirit for a raw conversation about what he describes as the rapid collapse of free speech in the UK and across the West.Linehan recounts being detained by armed police at Heathrow Airport over tweets, and told he could be arrested for comments criticizing transgender activism, including statements opposing men entering women-only spaces and condemning misogyny and homophobia.He explains that this was not an isolated incident, but part of what he calls a decade-long campaign of police harassment driven by complaints from activists, which he says even contributed to the breakdown of his marriage.On Israel and antisemitism, Linehan delivers one of the most striking segments of the interview, arguing that Ireland has become “one of the most violently antisemitic countries” in Europe since October 7, blaming cultural elites for directing anger at Jews after they were massacred. He says he feels shame over his country’s response and plans to apologize personally to Israelis when he visits.We also discuss:• How “hate speech” laws are weaponized to silence dissent• Why comedians and artists are afraid to speak honestly• The chilling effect on writers, journalists, and ordinary citizens• The merging of radical activism with state power• And why Linehan believes Western democracies are entering a dangerous new phase👉 If you value long-form conversations that challenge narratives, please like, comment, and subscribe.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com#johnanderson Chapters00:00Introduction and Arrest Incident01:51Hollywood Hypocrisy and Global Issues06:26The Trans Issue and Cultural Commentary14:28Personal Cost of Activism23:03The State of Free Speech in the UK32:06Anti-Semitism and Cultural Elite38:23Comedy in the Age of Political Correctness54:09Reflections on Activism and Trust#GrahamLinehan #FreeSpeech #CancelCulture #Israel #Antisemitism #FatherTed #ITCrowd #wokeculture
