
Hugo 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 | 1904 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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With Labour and The Tories parties losing ground to populists - have centrist parties run out of ideas, or just politicians who can sell them?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Fraser Nelson.
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Keir Starmer is calling energy bosses into Downing Street to discuss how to limit the economic impact of the war in Iran - but what options does he have?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Seb Payne.
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Donald Trump insists peace talks with Iran are going “very well” - but is also considering deploying more troops to the region. Does he have a strategy, or is he running out of options?
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The government has railed against "profiteering" by energy companies during the cost of living crisis, but evidence suggests there hasn't been any - are ministers guilty of needlessly kicking the private sector?
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Hugo is a good captain but sometimes he has to ferry an odious stench across the river.
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.
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.
They have a very limited view of what people outside London know or think. We follow Westminster up North tha nose !
It was awful to listen to garage on the On the pmq Show…. Just allowed to get away with his messaging and even managed to make him look ok on Russia…. Terribly prepared and his lack f backbone was allowed to stand. Disgraceful
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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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