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 | 1918 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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Keir Starmer will blame the civil service for the vetting failures behind Peter Mandelson's appointment - but will his defence stand up to scrutiny?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Libby Purves.
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Keir Starmer says he's 'furious' he wasn't told that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting before his appointment as US ambassador. Just how much trouble is the prime minister in?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Mi... more
A top-level crisis drill inside government - “Exercise Turnstone” - has been testing what happens if the conflict in Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. So how ready is Britain for possible food shortages?
Hugo Rifkind Unpacks th... more
Kemi Badenoch criticises the government for failing to publish its plan for defence spending, but Starmer says the Tories hollowed out the budget, and gets told off by the Speaker for failing to answer the question.
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- Sometimes vacuous contributors
Ie Alice Thomson and Trevor Phillips. So uninformed and frankly pointless. Just seemingly toeing the Times line.
Apple Podcasts2Saoifre
United Kingdom13 days ago - Varies wildly in quality
Hugo is a good captain but sometimes he has to ferry an odious stench across the river.
Apple Podcasts3❤️Radio4Comedy
Netherlands2 months ago - Wednesday’s Podcast
Can we have the columnists section of the radio show rather than PMQ and the associated discussion. The former is much more informative. Maybe drop PMQ to a separate podcast.
Apple Podcasts4Highkick96649United Kingdom3 months ago - Exceptional, lighthearted and informative
This podcast is a great daily listen. I especially like how it dissects PMQs question by question and the amount of varied guests that it has on.
Apple Podcasts5GregTarmstrongUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Going off it
They have a very limited view of what people outside London know or think. We follow Westminster up North tha nose !
Apple Podcasts3Issy55United Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #247 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Indonesia/News/Politics |
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Discussions center primarily around the contemporary political landscape within the UK, featuring analyses of party dynamics, leadership challenges, and key elections. The content explores major issues faced by prominent political parties, primarily focusing on Labour and the Green Party, while also tackling broader topics such as immigration, educational reforms, and public sentiment towards current events. Engaging guests like political commentators and journalists provide diverse perspectives, ensuring that the discussions are not only informative but also touch on significant societal themes, engaging the audience meaningfully. Unique to this series is its combination of light-hearted banter and serious political critique, making heavy ... more
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