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, 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 business of politics, fr... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1327 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||
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* The Grafton Pub Purge: inside the pub where Keir Starmer had drinks with allies as they were sacked one by one. It's fair to say that Andy Burnham's new cabinet has caused an astonishing amount of bitterness in the Labour Party.
* The Chancellor... more
Who is Shabana Mahmood, the 'ruthless' politician set to enter Downing Street as Andy Burnham’s Chancellor? After a fierce cabinet debate effectively ended Ed Miliband's hopes for the Treasury, all eyes are on her. And what does her potential appoint... more
* Who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet? It looks like Ed Miliband will not be chancellor after all. We have scoops for you about who's in line for the big jobs in the Westminster cabinet reshuffle.
* Burnham needs to make room for allies like Loui... more
A furious Nigel Farage has said he will ‘stick two fingers up to the establishment’ by resigning and then winning a by-election in Clacton. Kemi Badenoch has accused him of having a hissy fit and Andy Burnham has said it's a gimmick designed to distr... more
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- Lost all respect for this one
Overstepped mark in comments regarding Al Carns in latest episode.
Apple Podcasts1nicboomaxt
United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom2 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❤️Radio4Comedy
Netherlands3 months ago - Not that great
Says it’s not biased but the whole gossipy nature is essentially a perpetual take down on anything not right wing. That’s fine if that’s your sort of thing.
I was auto-subscribed after the times finished their excellent world in 10 podcast series. This is a far cry in quality from that.
Apple Podcasts2Southwestern123United Kingdom5 months ago - Best podcast
My journalistic heroes all in one place. Brilliant. I listen to each podcast several times.
Apple Podcasts5Skippy 63United Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #211 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #25 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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Real reporting from senior political journalists digging into UK power dynamics, leadership contests, policy battles, and on-the-ground reporting from Westminster and beyond. Episodes illuminate leadership struggles within major parties, high-stakes policy debates (defence spending, Iran policy, cost-of-living issues), and the backstage maneuvering shaping national politics. Expect sharp analysis, insider anecdotes, and timely scoops delivered with a brisk, informed tone that balances rigor with accessible storytelling. A standout trait is the team's ability to connect granular political maneuvering to broader economic and democratic implications, making it useful for listeners who want both depth and practical context for media, policy, an... more
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1. Nigel Farage
2. Zack Polanski
3. Lord Robertson
4. Ian Garner
5. Lord Peter Ricketts
6. Dr. Natalie Sabanadze
7. Jules Palayer
8. Cormac Smith
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