Politics Unpacked

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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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Is Rachel Reeves Really In Trouble?

The chancellor shrugs off calls to resign after Keir Starmer is pressed about her future. Is there really any chance of her losing her job, and should the prime minister do a better job of defending her? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
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Can Labour Be 'Ruthless' Over Spending?

Rachel Reeves is looking for ways to grow the economy in the long-term, but may still have to cut spending - how will the party react? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Patrick Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
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The Journalist Who Broke The Grooming Gang Scandal

Calls for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs have dominated the week, but the abuse only came to light because of the work of former investigative reporter at The Times, Andrew Norfolk. He joins Hugo Rifkind to reflect on the scandal. Plus: Historian AN Wilson considers whether the present resembles the past - this week, when have billionaires become involved in politics?

23 min
4 DAYS AGO

The Chancellor Goes To China

Rachel Reeves is in China for trade talks, despite the UK's economic woes. When should politicians give in to pressure and cancel a foreign trip? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Miranda Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
5 DAYS AGO

Has Reeves Done A Truss?

The pound is falling in value and government borrowing costs are rising - are the economic walls closing in on Rachel Reeves? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
6 DAYS AGO

PMQs Unpacked: A Leader Not A Lawyer

PMQs Unpacked is back for the new year and today Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over whether there should be a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Alistair Barrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
7 JAN

Should Starmer Investigate Grooming Gangs?

Calls for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal are being led by the Conservatives, Reform UK and Elon Musk, but would it delay the action needed to protect children from abuse? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Libby Purves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
6 JAN

Starmer Hits Back At Musk

Without naming him directly, Keir Starmer has denounced Elon Musk for spreading falsehoods about the child sex abuse scandal. Has the PM changed his strategy for dealing with the billionaire? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Hadley Freeman and Lara Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good show… but we miss Matt

26/09/2024

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…
A mixed bag…

16/12/2024

L1584

I used to listen most days when Matt Chorley hosted, but it’s clearly been a bit of a bumpy ride for Times Radio to find a replacement. Hugo Rifkind comes closest… similar lighthearted tone, and he’s very quick-witted and engaging. What he lacks is Matt’s more in depth political knowledge and insights, so it works best when he’s paired with guests who provide that (eg Patrick Maguire). The less said about some of the other hosts though, the better. Ed Vaizey in particular is bloody awful. I keep giving his episodes a go, hoping he’ll improve… but I think I’ll have to give up and skip them in future. It’s partly that he’s so partisan, and questions guests pretty aggressively - which is not the tone I look for in podcasts. Even more irritating is what I can only describe as his intellectual laziness - slapping empty labels on things he doesn’t like (eg ‘woke’) instead of engaging with the substantive arguments. Surely it’s time to move Ed off the rotation for this show, and give someone else the opportunity…?
Bias

10/12/2024

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

07/11/2024

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.

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.