Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this clip from The Western Spirit, host Ariel Whitman speaks with scholar Charles Asher Small about security concerns in the United Kingdom.

Small discusses reports of tens of thousands of individuals on UK watchlists and raises concerns about extremism and its potential impact on Western democratic stability.

He also reflects on broader cultural and political changes in the UK, including shifts in universities and public discourse.

The conversation explores:
• UK security and extremism
• Political and cultural trends
• Western democracies
• Education and societal change

Watch the full episode of The Western Spirit for the complete discussion.

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