For years I had the delusion that the silent majority would rise, one day I realised that the majority were silent because they did not care, soon after that I discovered Peter Hitchens. The comfort I take from Hitchens is that I can free myself from the stress of hoping for top down change and focus on my family and local things over which I have some actual influence.

I understand Peter’s frustration. There is a distinct lack of logic in public life and politics in particular. Everything seems to be done for a hidden agenda which seems to be getting clearer everyday.

"Nothing I've said or done has made the slightest bit of difference". Thomas Sowell said the exact same thing. One of the few things Sowell was 100% wrong about. The fact is, you rarely get to meet the people whose lives you affect.

Oh man... this is a pivotal moment. I feel the man's utter frustration and hopelessness and Mr Anderson your deep desire to encourage him. Our hearts are heavy. Stuff like this brings me to tears. It is these conversations and frankness that matter most. Thank you gentlemen.

This is deeply, wrenchingly sad to watch. While in no way comparable to him or his intellect & influence, I know exactly how Hitchens feels. Our candles are flickering, the winds are getting strong outside.

When freedom dies, humans follow soon after... “No one wins when freedom fails, the best men rot in filthy jails, and those who cried “appease, appease” are hung by those they tried to please.”

I, for one, need Peter Hitchens´ voice out there. It means so much to be able to listen to someone like him! Greetings from Sweden 💙💛💙💛💙💛

Please don’t give up Peter. You are needed more than ever. There are many out here who need to hear what you have to say.

Peter, the only thing that really matters in the end is hearing those precious words "well done good and faithful servant." 👍

Many more than one, and not just in Australia, in the UK, in America, and many other places I’m certain. Your passion and wisdom are an inspiration. Don’t give up on us Peter; I can promise we won’t give up on you.

That's two Australians, here. He may not feel as though he's been able to persuade the corrupt politicians and those who listen to them, but many millions understand and agree to his points. Its comforting to hear Peter speak and know that there are many of us out there that are ideologically compatible. We're here. One day we will find the way to defeat the corruption.

Mr. Hitchens, please don't give up. You are a great source of inspiration and hope for so many people like me for one. Your brother and mother and father would be so proud of you and everything that you've done and set out to do throughout your career. 💖

John at the end trying to reignite the fight in a crest fallen comrade was very moving. A true leader. Impossible to describe but vividly obvious when seen.

This man gets it. It is so hard putting in the work to better people and solve problems when the needle not only doesn't move in the right direction but it goes in the wrong direction. It beats you down tirelessly. I hope he gets to live the rest of his days in peace.

Hitch, I think you would be very happily surprised if you realised just how many people you regularly reach. Do not give up. You have a platform the rest of us do not have. Do not waste it keep going. You speak for many of us.

I get how you feel, Peter. But you have made a difference in my life and as a father of two boys, now men, I've passed on your thoughts and they have listened.

I feel Peter's pain. Truly.

John Anderson is a deeply civilised man.

Reading the comments here is hillarious. He's not frustrated because he has had a bad result, he recognises that your society is in FULL DECLINE!

The Old Testament lays out pretty clear patterns. I've heard those patterns lately described as, "hard times make good men, good men make good times, good times make soft men, soft men make hard times," and we are in that last phase. We are in a time of prophets (to be ignored) and decadence (to be indulged), and what will follow is of no surprise to the occasional reader of histories. As always, there will be a remnant.

The 'dissident right' is increasingly gaining support for their ideas and the creation of parallel social structures that rebuild from traditional values. Never say never.

This is wise: he didn’t say he’d given up effort on eternal things.

Peter and his brother shaped my worldview in the last 20 years from an American high school student to now my mid 30,s. I admire them both greatly. It is a shame the masses want to to be slaves, and more people haven’t heeded the advice of Peter and Christopher

Don't give up. Bad things happen when good men do nothing, do it for Chris, do it for me here in the dark alone looking for the light.

In the early days of the lockdown, it appeared to me that I was a minority of one that didn’t buy into the mass hysteria which was omnipresent and unopposed. Isolated and with seemingly everyone I knew believing that we were all in mortal danger, it appeared that there was no one who would entertain any form of discussion around what was going on, other than repeating whatever was said on television perma “breaking news”. My mental health suffered and I prefer not to think about what I might have done to escape the despair, loneliness, frustration and hopelessness if things continued as they were. Then I heard a debate between Peter Hitchens with Mike Graham and when I heard Peter’s opinion on the matter exactly mirrored my own. The feeling of relief was palpable. Not only was Peter making the same arguments that I would have (had there been any outlet for me to discuss them with), but he did so in such an articulate and knowledgeable way. So compelling was his argument, that gradually Mike Graham (whom I also have great respect for) began to disagree less and less over the following weeks until the point that they were pretty much in complete agreement. I shall be eternally grateful to Peter Hitchens for restoring my hope and giving me the peace of knowing that there were others who also saw things the way I did. I shall also be eternally grateful to Talk Radio for giving Peter Hitchens the platform to express his opinions and having a proper debate when main stream media chose not to. If Peter feels that he has done his part then I feel that he has earned the right to spend his time as he chooses. However, all that he has done was not for nothing. I am quite sure that his efforts have been worthwhile to many people like myself, those that always agreed and those that may not have in the beginning. Mr. Peter Hitchens, I salute you.

I think I understand Peter. While I haven't completely given up hope that we can turn this ship around, I have decided that my personal efforts are best spent on my family and religious duties. I have a pathological inability to keep my mouth shut, so I'm still having uncomfortable conversations at work and online, but that's more of a reflex than any real attempt to change another's mind.

As with many other comments here, Peter has been an inspiration to me for much of my adult life. He speaks from a learned background with clarity, thoughtfulness and with common sense. Please don't feel you have wasted your time, you haven't. I don't have the knowledge or ability to converse like you, but I certainly admire and respect what you have to say.

I can only look at the young people I know, my children, neice/nephews and their friends. They seem to be switched on and want change. We are going through a transformation to where I'm not sure, but it seems we are in good hands. If I could be bold enough to add that the darkest hour is just before the dawn. Keep fighting.

Christ in us. The hope of glory!

I've always had a great deal of time for Peter and his brother. Peter can see the writing on the wall which is unlikely to change much in our lifetimes and I truly believe the only way out of this mess is conflict... as in civil war.

I'm still a young man and I have to agree wholeheartedly with Peter Hitchens on this one - it doesn't matter how much we analyse and figure out on a big-picture basis if none of the politicians or institutions will listen. But that doesn't mean our type of inquiry was wrong, it means it fell on the wrong ears. So our next question becomes "how do we craft institutions which will listen, which are bound to listen, when those currently in power are too scared or ignorant to do so?" I'm sure the answer to that question has crossed the mind of academics such as Hitchens, and I hope he and others find the courage to say it before my generation's time has passed too.

This was two whole years ago and Peter Hitchens didn't give up thankfully. He updated his classic "The Abolition of Britain" and added "The Abolition of Reason" among others. His newspaper column continues to be a source of inspiration to millions.

Peter is one of the most brilliant people alive today. I’m so embarrassed of my reactions to his opinions (as compared to his brother’s) over a decade ago… but I’ve grown a lot & hopefully many more people can “grow a lot” as soon as possible. At least there’s a large backlog of Peter’s works to read & his books are just brilliant. Please bring him back on soon, Mr. Anderson!

Only time I've seen Peter show any real emotion.

"Arbitrary and unaccountable committees" have been running things for some time now. It just hasn't been brought to light before as it has so well recently with the prevalence of the internet.

Who could blame the man for giving up?

Peter has had a platform, and whether he feels as if the establishment has not listened to him, plenty of peasants have taken note, learning a lot from his insights. Politics is downstream from culture, and he's helped to build an alternative view of rightwing culture ... the dividends from his decades of investment might not have been paid yet, but I'm bullish on payments into the future once the establishment starts to collapse (it's already crumbling) and alternative forms of governance are pursued by fresh cultural movements on the right.

I find it a very apt metaphor for Children's Crusade when thinking about the young climate warriors propelled into battle for the oligarchs only to be let down by them in the near future.

A Kiwi here - a lot of us do listen, even if we don't seem to react. Every reasoned voice we hear is another bit of hope that sensible people will find a way out of this mess eventually.

Always listen to Peter, a much needed voice in the times we live in.

Mr Hitchens is brilliant, eloquent, brimming with insights, but...I am nowhere near to swallowing the black pill as he has.

Two great men in conversation.

I have indescribable respect and appreciation for both Peter and John. We should never give up, though, admittedly, it is becoming increasingly strenuous to maintain optimism in these bleak times. If we come together and stand united against this madness, we shall inevitably prevail!

Peter you have inspired so many…your wisdom isn’t entirely wasted, it may fall on deaf ears at times but some are listening intently.

Mr Hitchins is a self described one man think tank. Totally agree. He is a national treasure in my view.

i would like to echo what John Anderson said to Peter about how a young Australian had said that he valued what Peter was doing. So do I. Thank you Peter for your wisdom and your efforts. I appreciate them. God bless.

Peter was one of the few last year who spoke out and wasn't completely sidelined. He was a bit of hope in a very dark time and that darkness has not gone away. Peter early this year though decided all was lost, it wasn't worth continuing with that particular fight and changed tack to rail against what he considered the real scourge of society, e-scooters! Whether he was "gotten to" I don't know but that turn to fight the banal made me lose a lot of respect for him and I haven't listened to a word he's said since.

Thanks John. Yes, we must never lose our humanity.

I know who I would rather listen to unlike the vacuous politicians and wokerati who have done immense damage to society as a whole but claiming it will make a kinder and more inclusive world (for themselves). Peter Hitchens is that voice of sanity which we are in ever increasing short supply of. There is only so much that a single voice in the wilderness can achieve, but if one person picks up and is able to act on that message then that 'cry' will not have been wasted.

It may be so that Hitchens has "made no material impact whatsoever". However, the generations of people who have been enlightened by his work will make this material impact over time through the lives we all live.

It is never wasted time, as much as I whole-heartedly agree with Mr. Hitchens' despondency. Actions of the sort Peter Hitchens is describing are like the water which drips on rock and eventually over time erodes what appeared to be an impregnable surface.

Thankyou Peter 🙏👍🇦🇺

For such a deep thinking man Peter your believe that nothing you have done has made any difference is desperately short sighted. How many people have heard your views and have been inspired to look deeper into an issue or to re-evaluate their own position. I know I have. How many people involved in Politics, or in the media have been enriched, encouraged, strengthened by a voice that seeks truth and isn't afraid to stand up and question. I would go so far as to say that at the very least indirectly you have played a strong role in such things as Brexit. Your respected voice gave people the belief. I hope that much of the work you have done and will do will be helpful to this generation and those to come.

I'm somewhat disappointed in Hitchens. He caved in early and took the jab when he should have fought and now that he found he was duped he's caving in instead of fighting. He has a great intellect but not half the determination of his erstwhile brother.

Mr Hitchens has rained down on us for many years. How can he not have caused some plants to begin growing and maintained others in their flourishing? As for 'going through it', hundreds of thousands have experienced over the last two years the despair and frustration of trying to give facts and warnings therefrom to family and friends. They too know about stony ground and they will know and understand Mr Hitchens' pain and frustration. Many of those will never forget his alerts early on that gave them courage. I am one.

I've enjoyed P.H's columns for nearly twenty years.

It's always a good experience to hear this man.

Wonderful conversation! Agree do not give up. The breakdown of respect for each other is very sad indeed. Our kids have been abandon in part because parents do not want do the "hard work" of parenting.

As quoted: "Any action you might take will have an affect". Completely true.

I have listened to and read Peter Hitchens for well over a decade and greatly appreciated what he's had to say and the stand he's taken in the context of his Gospel beliefs (which I share).

You've helped more than John's one anecdotal person. Thank you Peter Hitchens!

Thank you for being a voice in the wilderness for freedom of speech Mr Hitchens.

Mr. Hitchens you have made a lot of difference in your listeners.

You are an inspiration to the rest of us on the right, Peter. I, for one, have found your wisdom enlightening. Thank you for what you do. Keep it up!

I understand his cynicism. But he’s not wasted his time. We enjoy the arguments and they have sharpened our minds.

Oh Christopher - What would you have thought/done about this mess? Miss You...

I have benifitted greatly from hearing many intellectuals - on many subjects. My mind has also been changed on many things.

We watch Peter Hitchens from Ireland and all off us who listen to him know he speaks the truth...so never give up

I'd say to Peter that he's measuring his impact in the wrong way. If he wants to be measured in the way he's looking for, he should have weaseled his way into a political advisory role. Historically it seems many people of his calibre have had more of an impact after they've passed on (not wishing that on him in any way of course!) but I think he undervalues his actual influence.

If you got onto Joe Rogan's podcast, many people would hear your message...

Wow! The truly great voice for our time.

Intelligent debate is Peter's gift to us all . Honourable men with natural wisdom are few . God bless you

We may never know in this lifetime how many people we have influenced and of those, how many have gone on to positively influence many others. However. I totally understand Mr Hitchens' frustration.

"Keep your lamp trimmed and burning; Brother, don't get worried, 'cause the job is almost done" (Blind Willie Johnson, blues legend)

Much respect for both of these gentlemen. I appreciate this level of discourse.

With the greatest of respect, good Sir, and with tears, I offer only this: God does ask you to be successful; only to be faithful. Just be faithful. Do not give up being faithful. Ever.

Mr Hitchens is one of the few persons on this planet that gives me hope. Please keep up the good work

Hitchins nails it when he states what changed the UK was spiritual awakening. Without that, nothing changes for the better.

you have not wasted your time .some of us have listened and taken to heart what you have said

Peter Hitchins, I have never before commented publically about you, but I too love the Saviour who redeemed you from the darkness your brother persisted in. I deeply appreciate what you now stand for, and despite the deep pain of the rejection you have expirienced, trust you can keep finding hope in the comforts of the promises of God and His Word. Please keep speaking into our lost and dying world with the hope of Christ. Thankyou John and the team for another greatly meaningful video.

Peter Hitchens mustn't underestimate the effects of his actions. He's deeply influenced both me and my daughter and no doubt hundreds of thousands of others. Change always takes longer than prophets want it to take. That's just how it is.

I’d love to hear what Peter thinks about Victoria’s situation with our Premier here- and the role of the local state press never really holding them to account.

Dont give up Peter many need to hear you

You're a living legend Peter I'm fully confident you influence a lot of people greatly..

Peter's words give us all courage to speak our minds, they shape who we are. It's just a shame that it takes so long for actions to result from those words.

Peter mentioned 'indifference' of people. That's the key, people are genuinely ignorant, turn a blind eye or cowardly in the face of the threat.

Oh contraire Pete, your voice with many others have set the foundation for my faith in the relative goodness of western civilization. You would not be engaged in the conversation if you had given up all hope. The person that struggles on in the face of scant hope of success is the example I take to heart. The same could be said of Thomas Sowell across the pond, and I think he has reached his 90s.

Thank you Peter. Thanks John.

It ain't over until it's over.

I dont think I have ever seen Peter do this, you layed something out and Peter sat back and said " Sure I think that's about right" 😆 Great conversation.

John Anderson is right, people can make a difference, there is an increase in political activity with the creation of new parties, citizen journalism and marches in many countries. Peter Hitchens' statement that nothing can be changed leaves no room for hope or effort - his books alone have had a big effect in waking people up to the current malaise even if he won't acknowledge that in the interview. Keep fighting!

YOU are specking the truth! God amity, I am living in Melbourne, OZ!

"It is not for nothing that our age cries out for the redeemer personality, for the one who can emancipate himself from the grip of the collective and save at least his own soul, who lights a beacon of hope for others, proclaiming that here is at least one man who has succeeded in extricating himself from the fatal identity with the group psyche" - C.G. Jung

The honesty and passion of these two gents, is immeasurable. They merely want a decent, civilized, and morally accountable society.

Keep it up Peter, the temporal things you speak of are actually eternal and it takes faith to entrust what we say and do to have eternal impact.

I appreciate a lot of Mr Hitchens work which is often eye opening and provides a unique angle. I don't think he needs our admiration, but maybe encouragement: I've been noticing a lot of different thinkers starting to approach similar conclusions and i think that's encouraging because it will enable us to find what is the common thread that can unite us. Until now we haven't been able to put our finger on that point but i think that time is rapidly approaching.

Peter you've helped me.....

Peter is a determined athiest and at times quite a vicious critic of Christianity. Now that he finds himself living in a 'post Christian' world he's making reference to the positive effect of 19th century Christian Sunday schools and John Wesley.

Please don’t give up Peter.Lots of us do listen.At least you did not sell your soul🙏💕👏

Thanks!