Most people first meet Konstantin Kisin in a podcast clip, then spend the next ten minutes trying to work out which political box he fits in. The sources are more modest than the labels: according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary), he has co-presented TRIGGERnometry with Francis Foster since April 2018, and no source gathered here assigns him a fixed political label, so this piece separates the documented record from the verdicts other people have pinned on him.
Role: Co-host of TRIGGERnometry · Origin: Soviet-born British · Known as: Political commentator, author, former translator and stand-up comedian · Co-presentation began: April 2018
Quick snapshot
- Apple Podcasts describes him as a satirist, social commentator and author, best known as co-host of TRIGGERnometry (Apple Podcasts (episode listing)).
- His book became a surprise bestseller, per Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
- Whether “right wing” describes him: the New Statesman ranked him 46th among right-wing figures in September 2023, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary), and no source settles the label.
- His religion and spouse: no provided source states either.
- Co-presentation with Francis Foster began in April 2018, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary). (Apple Podcasts (Joe Rogan Experience listing))
- The Joe Rogan Experience episode #2574 with Foster and Kisin is dated 31 October 2026 on Apple Podcasts (Joe Rogan Experience listing).
- Kisin said in December 2024 that he had handed back the contract for a second book, per Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
- He is developing a Substack article titled “We Need to Talk About Britain,” per Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
Nine rows, one pattern: the dated facts trace back to Wikipedia and podcast listings, while the personal details are blank.
| Field | Documented value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Konstantin Kisin |
| Date of birth | 25 December 1982, per Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) |
| Origin | Soviet-born British |
| Roles | Political commentator, writer, author, co-host of TRIGGERnometry, comedian |
| Former work | Translator and stand-up comedian, per Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) |
| TRIGGERnometry co-presentation began | April 2018, per Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) |
| Book (publication year) | An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West, 2022, per Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) |
| Current base | Now based in Britain, per Apple Podcasts (episode listing); no city is stated |
| Spouse or partner | Not stated in any provided source |
Is Konstantin Kisin right or left wing?
No source gathered here assigns him a fixed label. Kisin has described his own position in a different way. He described himself as “a 90s liberal” and told Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript) that he has not really changed his positions, even though the world has changed and he is now often called right-wing.
The right-wing labels mostly come from other people. In a 2019 Spectator piece, he wrote that “right-wing” is used as a smear against those others disagree with, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary).
Is TRIGGERnometry right wing?
- PodcastRex describes the show as coming from a “heterodox, anti-woke and broadly right-leaning” perspective (PodcastRex (show definition)).
- The Times describes the podcast as “anti-woke,” according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary).
Kisin says his views have stayed put while the label moved, yet the New Statesman ranked him among right-wing figures in 2023, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary). The same record supports both readings, so a label mostly tells you who applied it.
The catch: a label tells you about the person applying it, not about a settled position Kisin has taken.
What does Konstantin Kisin do now?
His current work centres on TRIGGERnometry, a newsletter and books. Apple Podcasts describes him as a satirist, social commentator and author best known as the show’s co-host, and says he is now based in Britain, according to Apple Podcasts (episode listing).
Law & Liberty reports that his own Substack and the TRIGGERnometry Substack community help support the show, and that he is developing an article titled “We Need to Talk About Britain,” according to Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
Where does Konstantin Kisin live now?
- Apple Podcasts says he is now based in Britain, according to Apple Podcasts (episode listing).
- No provided source names a city, so the research cannot place him more precisely.
His first book, An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West, came out in 2022, and Douglas Murray reviewed it for The Daily Telegraph in July 2022, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary). Law & Liberty says the book turned into a surprise bestseller, and Kisin told the same outlet he had handed back the contract for a second book, according to Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
The second book exists only as a contract Kisin handed back, which makes it a stated plan rather than a publication a reader can look up.
The catch: the status of the second book rests on one interview, so no publication date for it can be confirmed from the research.
Who runs TRIGGERnometry?
Kisin co-hosts the show with Francis Foster, and Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) records their co-presentation as running since April 2018. The show’s Spotify (TRIGGERnometry show listing) carries its episode list.
A weekly “Off the Fence” panel features Winston Marshall and Tom Slater, according to PodcastRex (show definition). No provided source lists the full production team.
What does TRIGGERnometry mean?
- No source gathered here explains the name.
- The show’s branding promises “honest conversations with fascinating people,” according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary).
What are the best episodes of Triggernometry?
- No source ranks the episodes, so the list below shows dated listings rather than a verdict on quality.
- “The Odyssey Movie and How the Culture War Broke Everybody’s Brain” is dated 23 July 2026 (Podmenti (dated episode index)).
- “Never Go Full Tucker” is dated 6 October 2026 and argues Britain was right to fight the Nazis (Podscripts (episode page)).
The implication: a dated index helps readers find episodes, but it cannot settle which episode counts as the best.
What is TRIGGERnometry on YouTube?
TRIGGERnometry is distributed as a podcast and as a YouTube channel, and Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) describes its primary format as prerecorded interviews. The show’s own branding writes the name in capitals.
The research supplied no channel-level listings, so the current episode count and the channel’s full scope are not documented here.
- Wikipedia’s channel infobox gives 478 million views, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary), and no second source confirms that figure.
- Viewers should check the channel directly for current episode listings.
The only audience figure in the research, 478 million views according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary), rests on a single encyclopedia source. Treat it as a claim to check on the channel, not a settled measure of reach.
The implication: YouTube listings change faster than any profile page, so the channel itself is the only reliable check.
Who is Konstantin Kisin’s wife?
No provided source names Kisin’s wife or partner, so this piece will not guess. Personal details that do not appear in public sources stay out of the record.
Religion is not stated in any source gathered here either.
What religion is Konstantin Kisin?
- No provided source states his religion.
- The public statements in the research focus on free speech and immigration, as recorded by Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
The catch: a spouse and a faith are private facts, and the public record in this research is silent on both.
Confirmed facts
- He is described as co-host of TRIGGERnometry by Apple Podcasts (episode listing).
- His book became a surprise bestseller, per Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript).
- Joe Rogan Experience #2574 with Foster and Kisin is dated 31 October 2026 (Apple Podcasts (Joe Rogan Experience listing)).
What’s unclear
- Whether “right wing” describes him: labels come from third parties, including a 2023 New Statesman ranking, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary).
- Whether he welcomed Donald Trump’s 2024 election: according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary), he did, but no second source in the research confirms it.
- The 478 million view count for the channel, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary).
- Appearance counts: PodcastMentions (guest appearance index) lists 12 episodes across 2 shows, a figure the research rates low confidence.
- A GetPodcast (episode summary) says he argues Britain is poor and getting poorer; the research rates that summary low confidence.
“I can’t in good conscience advocate for the importance of free speech and then get upset when other people exercise it.”
Konstantin Kisin, Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript)
“Britain’s GDP per capita is lower today than it was in 2007, before the Great Financial Crisis.”
Konstantin Kisin, written in April 2026, quoted by Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary)
“Kisin has written a lively and spirited book defending the society he is grateful to have found himself in.”
Douglas Murray, The Daily Telegraph review, July 2022, as reported by Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary)
The documented record is narrow: an encyclopedia summary, podcast listings and one editorial transcript. The GDP claim has not been checked against ONS or OECD figures, because the research supplied none. That is enough to say what Kisin has argued, but not enough to settle his label. Readers who want to judge his politics must weigh each quoted claim against its named speaker, or they will simply adopt whichever outlet’s verdict they already trust.
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Frequently asked questions
What books has Konstantin Kisin written?
His first book, An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West, was published in 2022, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary). In a December 2024 conversation with Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript), he said he had handed back the contract for a second book.
Who co-created TRIGGERnometry?
The research names Kisin and Francis Foster as hosts, and PodcastRex (show definition) describes the show as hosted by both. It does not document who created the show.
What is Konstantin Kisin’s background before commentary?
He was born on 25 December 1982, according to Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary), which lists him as a former translator and stand-up comedian. The research gives no dates for either job.
Is Konstantin Kisin a stand-up comedian?
Wikipedia (encyclopedia summary) lists him as a former stand-up comedian. The research does not give dates for that work.
Where can TRIGGERnometry be watched?
TRIGGERnometry is distributed as a podcast and as a YouTube channel. Spotify (TRIGGERnometry show listing) carries its episode list. Check the channel directly for current episodes, because the research holds no live listing.
Does Konstantin Kisin write a Substack newsletter?
Yes. According to Law & Liberty (editorial podcast transcript), he has his own Substack, and the TRIGGERnometry Substack community helps support the show. The research has no subscriber figure that a second source confirms.
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Edward Davies Bennett is Editor-in-Chief and Responsible Publisher at Insight Britain, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and the corrections process.