Politics Unpacked
Times RadioHugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.
You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at www.thetimes.com/
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2055 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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The government is urging the public to stockpile essential supplies, warning that conflict, climate disasters and cyberattacks could disrupt everyday life. But will people take the threat seriously?
Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with A... more
The Chancellor's told The Times he wants his Budget to help what he calls “bloody-minded entrepreneurs” - but with the government having already lost the confidence of many businesses, can it win them back?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the d... more
Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of failing to get borrowing under control, while Burnham insists he’s prepared to make tough decisions.
Hugo unpacks PMQs with Cindy Yu, former adviser to Rachel Reeves Matt Pound, and Stefan Boscia.
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The government wants to cap private parking fines, arguing that fixing life's small annoyances is important - but are they really just trying to distract us from the big issues facing the country?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Ch... more
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- Elitist and biased
Appallingly elitist and biased. People like this is the reason the country left the EU because they don’t want to listen to anyone who lives outside of their right wing millionaire bubble.
Apple Podcasts1ArlenBales
United Kingdom3 months ago - grim
just the worst people alive ain’t they
Apple Podcasts1LogenNo9United Kingdom3 months ago - Know Your Enemy
I listen to this to know what the entitled establishment think. Significant arrogant twattishness is prevalent here.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie BabesUnited Kingdom5 months ago - More of Stephan/Stefan across the board pls
He’s got a bit of edge, and an improvement on Theo and Lara who were a bit dry.
Apple Podcasts5thorpe_jdUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Sometimes vacuous contributors
Ie Alice Thomson and Trevor Phillips. So uninformed and frankly pointless. Just seemingly toeing the Times line.
Apple Podcasts2SaoifreUnited Kingdom7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #46 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #220 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Indonesia/News/Politics |
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The program delivers brisk, discussion-driven politics analysis with a panel of experienced columnists, journalists, and political commentators. Episodes frequently dissect current UK political events, leadership dynamics, policy debates, and media narratives, often pairing sharp critique with light banter and personal anecdotes. Noteworthy is the salon-style format, blending insider knowledge from Times and Sunday Times contributors with guest insights, eyeing both policy nuance and public-facing messaging. Potential listeners will find timely takes, cross-party perspectives, and a balance of hard analysis and accessible commentary, though the tone can be polarizing for some audiences.
This show is likely to attract listeners who enjoy fa... more
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2. Alys Denby
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4. Andy Silvester
5. Patrick Maguire
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