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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 http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kemi's War on Sandwiches

Kemi Badenoch gives an interview in which she claims sandwiches aren't 'real food' - and says she identifies with a murderous Game of Thrones character. Hugo Rifkind is joined by Matthew Syed and Jenni Russell to unpack the politics of the day, including the Tory leader's lunch habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
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PMQs: Tip Of The Iceberg

Kemi Badenoch attacks Keir Starmer for his views on immigration when he was a lawyer - but can a letter be the tip of the iceberg? And does the prime minister eventually get the better of the leader of the opposition? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the angry exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41 min
2 DAYS AGO

Lammy Hams It Up Over Syria

After David Lammy tells the Commons that Assad is the "rat of Damascus", does the foreign secretary have a habit of playing to the gallery? Plus: A first hand account from the court room during the Gisèle Pelicot rape trial. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Janice Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
3 DAYS AGO

Would You Buy Shares In The Tories?

With Reform polling well and attracting more Tory defectors - including Suella Braverman's husband - who would you put your money on to dominate the right of politics by the next election? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Hadley Freeman and Patrick Maguire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
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Politicians And Their Problem Children

After Joe Biden issues a pardon for his son Hunter, historian AN Wilson joins Hugo to look at political problem children of the past. Plus: The author Kurt Wagner discusses his new book 'Battle for the Bird', charting Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

20 min
6 DAYS AGO

'Don't Bet Against Farage'

Kemi Badenoch is Washington, but won't meet Donald Trump - who prefers Nigel Farage anyway. And why does Angela Rayner think Keir Starmer is like a civil servant? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Trevor Phillips and Gaby Hinsliff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 min
5 DEC

Starmer's Six Milestones

Keir Starmer sets out six milestones for voters to judge his premiership, but did his speech reboot his premiership? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the speech and the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 min
4 DEC

PMQs: Conviction Politicians, Not Politicians With Convictions

Kemi Badenoch asks Keir Starmer why he appointed a "convicted fraudster" to be his transport secretary. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action at prime minister's questions with the help of Tim Shipman, Lara Spirit and comedian Alex Kealy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good show… but we miss Matt

26 Sept

Carte1s

It’s a good show to listen to on a dog walk - the guests are great - but it seemed more fun when Matt Chorley was at the helm…
Bias

2 days ago

Hvcfgnj

Knew exactly what I was listening to when a guest stated “our class of people” referring to better more enlightened people and tried their best not to denigrate through inference to non media people. It was spine curling and completely disconnected from reality.
Too smug and self-indulgent

7 Nov

Yannis04

Don’t listen this podcast, if you want some insightful and original analysis; the current hosts are way too chummy with each other, equipping with some secondhand comments and full-on self-indulgence.
Better under Chorley

1 Nov

Bath time now

Seems a bit flat and plodding, going through the motions of things picked up in the endless opinion pieces now. Also sick to the back teeth of hearing about SSE!!

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 http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.