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 | 1856 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Panto season hits PMQs, with Badenoch calling Starmer a “caretaker PM,” Starmer accusing her of job-saving panic, and Lindsay Hoyle asking MPs to stop the pantomime auditions.
Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and Andrew Hunter Murray to unp... more
Angela Rayner has expressed "frustration" with slow progress delivering on workers' rights. Now she's on the backbenches, is she going to be creating problems for Keir Starmer, and could she end up as leader?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the ... more
The think-tank that backed Keir Starmer's bid to be Labour leader has started canvassing members about potential successors - are preparations underway for a leadership change?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Charlotte ... more
The UK is planning to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. But with Putin welcomed with open arms in India, how much pressure will this really put on the Kremlin?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the news of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
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Pompous rubbish.
Podcast Addict2a month agotr17- Self-regarding and boring
Are you entertained by 3 centrist dads (or mums) insipidly agreeing with each other? Then this is the podcast for you. No one involved has the slightest curiosity about the world beyond the Whitehall-Islington axis. There’s a lot of patting themselves on the back about their liberal values, while simultaneously agreeing that anyone who doesn’t think in exactly the same way as them is wrong. Yesterday, they concurred (I swear I’m not making this up), that tabloid-readers would not understand the ... more
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Pound Shop James O’Brien
Some good guests but struggles to overcome the unlikeable host and fails to maintain political balance.
Apple Podcasts3NedValentineUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Getting Worse
I think unfortunately Hugo struggles as a host. He is not a natural and often struggles to hide a dismissive / sneering edge when considering ideas outside his natural world view, despite undeniably trying. Another bug bear is his increasing insistence on rushing guests. It’s a podcast format but for some reason if there is an interesting debate or discussion between guests he will inevitably interrupt and intervene before the discussion has played its course. This doesn’t make for a positive li... more
Apple Podcasts2Windsor391United Kingdom2 months ago - Really going downhill
This podcast is really going downhill. The guests are probably better suited to opining for the guardian. The latest gems (paraphrased): “just chuck a couple of extra % on income tax, who looks at their payslips anyway” & “I saw the English flag and felt I didn’t belong here”… not balanced with any comments on the Palestine flag.
Not what I expected at all, out of touch, more of a Labour Party vocalist group.
Apple Podcasts3JiB8590United Kingdom3 months ago
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A focused exploration of current political events, often intertwining them with broader societal issues and cultural commentary. Topics range from the intricacies of UK politics, including significant political figures and their implications, to the analysis of policies surrounding mental health, immigration, and economic measures. The discussions highlight the dynamics of political communication, maintaining a balance between serious analysis and light-hearted banter. Notably, it features engaging conversations with influential guests, aiming to unpack not just the news, but also the underlying narratives that define the political landscape. This approach likely attracts listeners interested in a mix of intellectual discourse and topical h... more
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