The Black Spy Podcast

The Road To The Ukraine War (Part 1)            

Black Spy Podcast number 270 Season 27, Episode 0008

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, at the request of a regular listener, Carlton King assesses the road to the Ukraine War - why has it happened, who was responsible for it breaking out, was it planned and if so by whom and why?

What nation or nations, where attempting to achieve what?

Why did Ukraine give up 'its' nuclear weapons post the fall of the Soviet Union.

How did geo-politics change at the end of the Co...

                      Ukraine Endgame?                                                 

Black Spy Podcast number 269 Season 27, Episode 0007

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, at the request of a regular listener, Carlton King assesses the state of the war in the Ukraine with the help of senior intelligence, military, diplomatic and academic officials without bias. 

 So listen now to The Black Spy Podcast to be educated in a manner that the mainstream media is fails to do.

If you wish to discuss this episode or any other with Carlton, or other regular members of the Black Spy Podcast team, feel free to do so.

And please don't forget to subscribe in ord...

                           Theories of Englishness                                                  Black Spy Podcast number 268 Season 27, Episode 0006

Last week we examined politician Suella Braverman's  playing the race card, supposedly in support of the so-called English patriots movement, by suggesting that black people could not be English by ancestry! E.g. they are be implication second tier Englishmen and women or Brits in general.

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, Black history month special, we additionally assess 18th 19th and 20th Century British ruling class theories that the British working class were an inferior and degenerate breed (race) to their sophisticated Ruling Class betters and their Middle Class imitators, at a ti...

                           Theories of Englishness                                                  Black Spy Podcast number 268 Season 27, Episode 0006

Last week we examined politician Suella Braverman's  playing the race card, supposedly in support of the so-called English patriots movement, by suggesting that black people could not be English by ancestry! E.g. they are be implication second tier Englishmen and women or Brits in general.

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, Black history month special, we additionally assess 18th 19th and 20th Century British ruling class theories that the British working class were an inferior and degenerate breed (race) to their sophisticated Ruling Class betters and their Middle Class imitators, at a ti...

What Every British Patriot Needs To Know

Black Spy Podcast number 267 Season 27, Episode 0005

Suella Braverman, playing the race card, supports the so-called English patriots, by suggesting that Black people can not be English by ancestry! E.g. they are by implication not really English, Hence, second tier Englishmen or women.

In this week's Black Spy Podcast's - Black history month special - I pose Mrs Braverman and the so-called English Patriots the following:

Firstly, as regards being English, why is Braverman only mentioning that people of colour can't be English. So...

Understanding British Secret Intelligence with Dr. M Hanif Majothi (Part 3)

Black Spy Podcast number 266 Season 27, Episode 0004

THE BLACK SPY PODCAST — SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES

Who really created Britain's secret intelligence system?

In this compelling three-part series, Carlton King is joined by Dr. Mohamed Hanif Majothi to examine the origins of one of the least understood — yet most important — institutions in British national security: Metropolitan Police Special Branch.

The conventional history places its creation in 1883. Dr. Majothi challenges that accepted date, arguing that 1887, when funding was provided for the organi...

Understanding British Secret Intelligence with Dr. M Hanif Majothi (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 265 Season 27, Episode 0003

THE BLACK SPY PODCAST — SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES

Who really created Britain's secret intelligence system?

In this compelling three-part series, Carlton King is joined by Dr. Mohamed Hanif Majothi to examine the origins of one of the least understood — yet most important — institutions in British national security: Metropolitan Police Special Branch.

The conventional history places its creation in 1883. Dr. Majothi challenges that accepted date, arguing that 1887, when funding was provided for the organi...

Understanding British Secret Intelligence with Dr. M Hanif Majothi (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 264 Season 27, Episode 0002

THE BLACK SPY PODCAST — SPECIAL THREE-PART SERIES

Who really created Britain's secret intelligence system?

In this compelling three-part series, Carlton King is joined by Dr. Mohamed Hanif Majothi to examine the origins of one of the least understood — yet most important — institutions in British national security: Metropolitan Police Special Branch.

The conventional history places its creation in 1883. Dr. Majothi challenges that accepted date, arguing that 1887, when funding was provided for the organisation, is the mo...

Burnham-Playing Russian Roulette With Your Life! (Part3)

Black Spy Podcast number 263 Season 27, Episode 0001

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King argues that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not shifted the UK's Ukraine War policy vis-à-vis Russia after succeeding Keir Starmer, but has instead increased military support for Ukraine via long range drone and missile strikes into Russia cities.

Carlton contends that President Putin has explicitly warned that states enabling long-range strikes into Russia towns and cities will be regarded as participants and will be responded to accordingly. The podcast questions whether th...

Burnham: Playing Russian Roulette With Your Life! (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 261 Season 26, Episode 0010

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King continues to articulate that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not shifted the UK's Ukraine War policy vis-à-vis Russia after succeeding Keir Starmer, but has instead increased military support for Ukraine via long range drone and missile strikes into Russia cities.

Carlton contends that President Putin has explicitly warned that states enabling long-range strikes into Russia towns and cities will be regarded as participants and will be responded to accordingly. The p...

Burnham: Playing Russian Roulette With Your Life! (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 261 Season 26, Episode 0009

In this week's Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King argues that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has not shifted the UK's Ukraine War policy vis-à-vis Russia after succeeding Keir Starmer, but has instead increased military support for Ukraine via long range drone and missile strikes into Russia cities.

Carlton contends that President Putin has explicitly warned that states enabling long-range strikes into Russia towns and cities will be regarded as participants and will be responded to accordingly. The podcast questions w...

The Next Big British Scandal?

                   With Bowie Dolan (Part 2)                  

Black Spy Podcast number 260 Season 26, Episode 0008

The Black Spy Podcast continues its two‑part investigation into the long‑running controversy surrounding UK contractor tax‑avoidance "loan schemes." Host Carlton King is joined by guests Bowie Dolan and Furgas Esack, who bring first‑hand insight into how thousands of self‑employed contractors were drawn into arrangements marketed as fully compliant tax‑efficiency structures. Under these schemes, contractors' earnings were routed through large intermediary companies and then paid back to them as "loans," dramatically reducing declared income and therefore tax liability.

The...

The Next Big British Scandal?

With Bowie Dolan (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 259 Season 26, Episode 0007

The Black Spy Podcast returns this week and next with a two‑part investigation into the long‑running controversy surrounding UK contractor tax‑avoidance "loan schemes." Host Carlton King is joined by guests Bowie Dolan and Firgas Esack, who bring first‑hand insight into how thousands of self‑employed contractors were drawn into arrangements marketed as fully compliant tax‑efficiency structures. Under these schemes, contractors' earnings were routed through large intermediary companies and then paid back to them as "loans,"...

Playing the Race Card

Black Spy Podcast number 258 Season 26, Episode 0006

This week on The Black Spy Podcast, we're diving into one of the most sensitive and controversial topics in modern politics, how the 'race card' is used, whether to highlight injustice or to manipulate opinion and mobilise support.

We'll explore how political agendas, media narratives, and even grassroots campaigns can use race as a rallying point. But also how that can divide communities when it's used cynically. We're not here to dismiss racism or discrimination, but to ask whether every appeal to race...

Can PM Andy Burnham Bring Realism To No.10?

Black Spy Podcast number 257 Season 26, Episode 0005

In this week's critical thinking episode, Carlton states why Prime Minister Andy Burnham must pivot Great Britain away from the shadows of its imperial past and align its ambitions with its present reality. Carlton argues that Burnham must focus on revitalizing the UK from within, rather than trying to maintain a global role that no longer fits the UK's current economic and military standing.

The podcast highlights that the UK must abandon the superficial idea of simply relocating a...

Should Under 16's be Banned From Social Media (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 256 Season 26, Episode 0004

This week's Black Spy Podcast is part 2 of an analysis as to why outgoing Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested and has pushed through the policy of banning under 16's from utilising various social media outlets from next year, 2027 onward.

Carlton and regular Black Spy Podcast contributor, Fergus Esack, analyse the potential political reasons for the ban, the possible consequences of it – unintentional or otherwise – and the processes that will be required to make this...

Should Under 16's be Banned From Social Media (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 255, Season 26, Episode 0003

This week's and next week's Black Spy Podcast analysis why Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested and pushed through the policy of banning under 16's from utilising various social media outlets from next year onward.

Carlton and regular Black Spy Podcast contributor, Fergus Esack, analyse the potential political reasons for the ban, the possible consequences of it – unintentional or otherwise – and the processes that will be required to make this ban effective.

So listen now...

Are the British Police really so inept? – with Inspector Phil (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 254, Season 26, Episode 0002

Are Britain's police really as ineffective as headlines, politicians and sections of the public would have us believe? Or has policing become an easy target for criticism in an age of social media, 24-hour news and intense public scrutiny?

Every mistake is broadcast nationally, while thousands of professional interventions that prevent crime, protect the vulnerable and save lives rarely make the news.

The reality is more nuanced. British policing faces unprecedented challenges:

Are the British Police really so inept? – with Inspector Phil (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 253, Season 26, Episode 0001

Are Britain's police really as ineffective as headlines, politicians and sections of the public would have us believe? Or has policing become an easy target for criticism in an age of social media, 24-hour news and intense public scrutiny?

Every mistake is broadcast nationally, while thousands of professional interventions that prevent crime, protect the vulnerable and save lives rarely make the news.

The reality is more nuanced. British policing faces unprecedented challenges:

So...

Are the British Police really so inept? – with Inspector Phil (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 253, Season 26, Episode 0001

Are Britain's police really as ineffective as headlines, politicians and sections of the public would have us believe? Or has policing become an easy target for criticism in an age of social media, 24-hour news and intense public scrutiny?

Every mistake is broadcast nationally, while thousands of professional interventions that prevent crime, protect the vulnerable and save lives rarely make the news.

The reality is more nuanced. British policing faces unprecedented challenges:

So...

Are the British Police really so inept? – with Inspector Phil (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 253, Season 26, Episode 0001

Are Britain's police really as ineffective as headlines, politicians and sections of the public would have us believe? Or has policing become an easy target for criticism in an age of social media, 24-hour news and intense public scrutiny?

Every mistake is broadcast nationally, while thousands of professional interventions that prevent crime, protect the vulnerable and save lives rarely make the news.

The reality is more nuanced. British policing faces unprecedented challenges:

So...

Vindicated – The Black Spy Podcast's Analysis

Black Spy Podcast number 252, Season 25, Episode 0010

In this week's Black Spy Podcast Carlton King assesses the validation and vindication of the Black Spy podcast's analysis over the years of delivery.

So listen now to The Black Spy Podcast and be entertained whilst simultaneously learning.

Moreover, if you wish to discuss this episode or any other with Carlton, or other members of the regular Black Spy Podcast team, feel free to do so,

Moreover, please subscribe in order to never miss another ep...

The Collapse of Germany (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 251, Season 25, Episode 0009

In last week's and this week's incisive episodes of the Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King delivers a hard-hitting geopolitical assessment of Germany's present day collapse from its position of the undisputed economic powerhouse of the European continent as a result of Germany's action to aid the Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Carlton examines the growing militarism of Germany, its Intelligence Reconnaissance Surveillance (IRS) support to the Ukraine to strike Russian cities including Moscow and St Petersburg as...

The Collapse of Germany (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 249, Season 25, Episode 0008

In this week's and next week's incisive episodes of the Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King delivers a hard-hitting geopolitical assessment of Germany's present day collapse from its position of the undisputed economic powerhouse of the European continent as a result of Germany's action to aid the Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Carlton examines the growing militarism of Germany, its Intelligence Reconnaissance Surveillance (IRS) support to the Ukraine to strike Russian cities including Moscow and St Petersburg as well as building German...

Is the Ukraine worth dying for? (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 248, Season 25, Episode 0007

In this week's explosive episode of the Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King delivers a hard-hitting geopolitical assessment of Britain's deepening involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Examining the UK's provision of missiles, drones, intelligence support, and targeting assistance used in strikes against Russian territory — including civilian areas around Moscow — Carlton warns that London and its NATO allies may be dangerously escalating the war beyond that of a conventional proxy engagement.

Carlton argues that patience within Russia, both amon...

Is the Ukraine worth dying for? (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 247, Season 25, Episode 0006

In this week's and next week's explosive episodes of the Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King delivers a hard-hitting geopolitical assessment of Britain's deepening involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Examining the UK's provision of missiles, drones, intelligence support, and targeting assistance used in strikes against Russian territory — including civilian areas around Moscow — Carlton warns that London and its NATO allies may be dangerously escalating the war beyond that of a conventional proxy engagement.

Carlton argues that patience within Russia, both...

Trump a psychological analysis with Dr. Rachel Taylor (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 246, Season 25, Episode 0005

This week on the Black Spy Podcast, former British intelligence officer Carlton King examines the growing global consequences of President Trump's political messaging, foreign policy pronouncements, and controversial Truth Social interventions. Dr Rachel Taylor joins the programme for a penetrating psychological assessment of President Trump, exploring the behavioural traits, pressures, and decision-making patterns shaping America's leadership at a moment of mounting international instability. Together these two provide two compelling episodes that investigate whether personality, ego, and psychological stress inside the...

Trump a psychological analysis with Dr. Rachel Taylor (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 245, Season 25, Episode 0004

This week on the Black Spy Podcast, former British intelligence officer Carlton King examines the growing global consequences of President Trump's political messaging, foreign policy pronouncements, and controversial Truth Social interventions. Dr Rachel Taylor joins the programme for a penetrating psychological assessment of President Trump, exploring the behavioural traits, pressures, and decision-making patterns shaping America's leadership at a moment of mounting international instability. Together these two provide two compelling episodes that investigate whether personality, ego, and psychological stress i...

Mandelson - Starmer's Downfall?

Black Spy Podcast number 244, Season 25, Episode 0003

A sharp, punchy episode of Black Spy that dissects how Peter Mandelson has become a political liability for Keir Starmer. The podcast convincingly argues that Starmer's judgment—particularly around Mandelson's controversial associations—has eroded trust at a critical moment. Drawing on the broader scandal narrative, including questions over vetting and links to Jeffrey Epstein, it frames the issue as symptomatic of deeper leadership fragility rather than a one-off misstep. Insightful and provocative, the episode blends political intelligence with narrative tension, though at times it leans heavi...

Trump's Truth Social Dilemma (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 243, Season 25, Episode 0002

In a presidency where a single post can move markets, rattle allies, and dominate the global news cycle before breakfast, The Black Spy Podcast turns its lens on one of the most volatile communications channels in modern politics: POTUS's Truth Social feed. In this gripping two-part special, "Trump's True Social Dilemma," we examine how impulsive digital pronouncements can shape real-world policy at home and abroad — from Washington power struggles to international flashpoints.

Part 1 explored the strategic impact of presidential messaging in real ti...

Trump's True Social dilemma (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 242, Season 25, Episode 0001

In a presidency where a single post can move markets, rattle allies, and dominate the global news cycle before breakfast, The Black Spy Podcast turns its lens on one of the most volatile communications channels in modern politics: POTUS's Truth Social feed. In this gripping two-part special, "Trump's True Social Dilemma," we examine how impulsive digital pronouncements can shape real-world policy at home and abroad — from Washington power struggles to international flashpoints.

Part 1 explores the strategic impact of presidential messaging in real ti...

Who controls the media that controls you?

Black Spy Podcast number 241, Season 24, Episode 0010

This week's Black Spy Podcast considers the influence of the mainstream mass media on the thoughts, ideas and beliefs of regular citizens of nation states and assesses the very wide range of potential concept anchor belief points, practically taught by the media to a nation's citizens.

From religion, sport, ideals, mores, entertainment and culture - Carlton explores who benefits from these teachings and who controls and co-opts the main stream mass media to use it to their advantage.

...

World Cup Disaster?

Black Spy Podcast number 240, Season 24, Episode 0009

This week's Black Spy Podcast is dedicated to considering the Football World Cup in North America. .

Carlton discusses the problem of President Trump restricting access for football fans to attend matches in the USA from countries he doesn't like. Moreover, its now becomes clear that ICE and other border officials are preventing entry to the US to see World Cup matches because they have criticised President Trump on social media.

Carlton considers the above in detail and what this will mean for t...

Has Iran Ended US Economic Dominance

Black Spy Podcast number 239, Season 24, Episode 0008

This week's Black Spy Podcast is in the main dedicated to analysing the economic consequences of Israel's and USA sneak attack on Iran.

So in this episode we explain how the reserve currency works. How the petro-dollar works and how the circular movement of Billions if not trillions of these petroleum export dollars works there way through the Gulf States into the United States continually bolstered the USA economy.

Additionally we see how this situation is now b...

Why the US killed 167 Iranian girls

Black Spy Podcast number 238, Season 24, Episode 0007

This week's Black Spy Podcast is in the main dedicated to answering a question posed to Carlton King by several listeners "who killed the young Iranian School girls (children) during the sneak attack on the first day of the present US/Israeli war against Iran.

In order to fully answer this question Carlton has relied on the statements from experts in the fields of US intelligence handling and US military targeting. Carlton has also examined the other qu...

TRUMP'S War? (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 237, Season 24, Episode 0006

This week's Black Spy Podcast examines the growing malaise within the United States government during the Trump era and explores the complex web of political, ideological, and financial pressures shaping American decision-making. The programme analyses how competing interests — from domestic political survival to international alliances — have placed Donald Trump at the centre of a series of contentious power struggles.

A key focus of the discussion is the strategic relationship between the United States and Israel, including the influence of both Jewish Zionist political movements and t...

TRUMP'S War? (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 236, Season 24, Episode 0005

This week's Black Spy Podcast examines the growing malaise within the United States government during the Trump era and explores the complex web of political, ideological, and financial pressures shaping American decision-making. The programme analyses how competing interests — from domestic political survival to international alliances — have placed Donald Trump at the centre of a series of contentious power struggles.

A key focus of the discussion is the strategic relationship between the United States and Israel, including the influence of both Jewish Zionist political movements and t...

Can we fix Britain? (Part 2)

Black Spy Podcast number 235, Season 24, Episode 0004

Last week I asked the Can Britain accept its place in the world or will it die under its post colonial pretentions?

This week and next week, with my two colleagues, Dr Rachel Taylor from the perspective of the human mind and Fergus Esack from her professional media and spin expertise - we ask can Britain be fixed or is Britain on an inevitable road to real decline turbo charged by an inability to live within its means!

H...

Can we fix Britain? (Part 1)

Black Spy Podcast number 234, Season 24, Episode 0003

Last week I asked the Can Britain accept its place in the world or will it die under its post colonial pretentions?

This week and next week, with my two colleagues, Dr Rachel Taylor from the perspective of the human mind and Fergus Esack from her professional media and spin expertise - we ask can Britain be fixed or is Britain on an inevitable road to real decline turbo charged by an inability to live within its means!

Hence, as...

Is Britain dying?

Black Spy Podcast number 233, Season 24, Episode 0002

Can Britain accept its place in the world or will it die under its post colonial pretentions?

In this episode, the Black Spy Podcast examines one of the most provocative questions in modern British public life: whether the United Kingdom is experiencing terminal decline or simply undergoing a turbulent period of transition.

Drawing on his experiences and perspectives from security, economics, geopolitics, and social cohesion, Carlton explores the indicators often cited as evidence of UK national decline — slowing economic growth, pre...