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 | 2009 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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Asylum seekers are being given a pamphlet telling them that domestic abuse and sex with children is illegal.
The government says it needs to teach people from different cultures about British values, but opposition parties have branded it a disgrace... more
Andy Burnham tells the Times that the job of being prime minister is to be popular, rather than making a "fetish" of toughness. But does that mean avoiding difficult decisions?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Alice Thoms... more
Tory defector Tim Montgomerie has been suspended from Reform UK. Was that inevitable when he talked in public about splits within the party?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Megan Kenyon
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Reform UK has unveiled radical plans to cut the welfare bill, including stopping foreign nationals from claiming a range of benefits. and abolishing personal indepednent payments. But has the party made a risky strategic choice?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks... more
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- Know Your Enemy
I listen to this to know what the entitled establishment think. Significant arrogant twattishness is prevalent here.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie Babes
United Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 months ago - Sometimes vacuous contributors
Ie Alice Thomson and Trevor Phillips. So uninformed and frankly pointless. Just seemingly toeing the Times line.
Apple Podcasts2SaoifreUnited Kingdom4 months 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
Netherlands6 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 Kingdom7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #232 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #158 |  Italy/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.
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