The State of It
The TimesReal reporting from the coalface of British politics.
Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweights Steven Swinford, Ben Riley-Smith, Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit as they dig deep into the latest tea room tip offs, reveal insider conversations and bring analysis, authority and insight.
No party loyalty. No spin. Not hosted by some old politicians. Taking you into the real busines... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1327 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||
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Will Labour raise taxes?
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MPs have voted against the assisted dying bill. The legislation was defeated by a margin of 16 votes, with 286 MPs in favour and 270 against, after 314 MPs backed the plan last year. It's a huge moment in the House of Commons.
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- Biased
Tried this, but their Conservative bias makes my teeth itch. I’d rather be nibbled to death by ducks 🦆
Apple Podcasts1SocksyG
United Kingdom23 days ago - Asking the tough questions
Like how long is a piece of string? A: Twice the distance from the middle to the end. A concept too complex for the hosts to comprehend.
Apple Podcasts1❤️Radio4Comedy
Netherlandsa month ago - Lost all respect for this one
Overstepped mark in comments regarding Al Carns in latest episode.
Apple Podcasts1nicboomaxtUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Fabulous
The State of It is always worthwhile, always good. One tiny bit of feedback, the excellent Lara Spirit needs to slow down a little. Her thinking is too fast for listeners to digest. She needs to remember that her audience isn’t the chaps in the studio but us, the public, going about our lives at the same time as listening to the pod. But she’s clearly brilliant!
Apple Podcasts5AlexMarcusAurUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Asking the tough questions
Like how long is a piece of string? A: Twice the distance from the middle to the end. How do we find the money to arm the military? A: Same way as the last 1000 years. Those who can pay must pay to keep the country they own, their own. That’ll be the rich then. And the poor deploy in a war, sacrificing their lives. Any other questions you guys are struggling with?
Apple Podcasts1❤️Radio4ComedyNetherlands5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #32 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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A hard-hitting politics podcast pairing sharp insider reporting with strategic analysis of UK power dynamics. Regular hosts—prominent Times and Sunday Times journalists—dig into recent by-elections, party leadership battles, reform movements, and Westminster maneuvering, often weaving in exclusive briefing-style details and guest perspectives to illuminate how decisions really get made. The show stands out for its straight-talking tone, timely scoops, and a willingness to challenge party lines, making it feel like a high-signal briefing from the heart of British politics for listeners who want sharp, actionable context for policy and elections.
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Recent guests on The State of It include:
1. Fraser Nelson
2. Nigel Farage
3. Rupert Lowe
4. Colin Sutton
5. Zac Polanski
6. Georgina Maloney
7. Gabriel Pogrund
8. Andy Burnham
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