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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.

11 HR AGO

Why Labour Isn't More Radical

After Paul Johnson tells us he's changed his mind about the scale of the recent Budget, is the government missing the chance to be more radical? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
3 DAYS AGO

Harris's Lessons For Labour

Can Keir Starmer learn anything from the Democrats' defeat in the presidential election, or are the UK and the US too different to draw comparisons? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Jane Mulkerrins and playwright Jonathan Maitland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
4 DAYS AGO

Trump's Hard Truth For Liberals

Donald Trump's victory might be a bitter pull for liberals around the world to swallow, but they can't avoid his overwhelming success at the ballot box. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Lara Spirit. You can read Hugo's column in the Times here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
5 DAYS AGO

PMQs: Badenoch Plays Her Trump Card

In Kemi Badenoch's first PMQs as Tory leader, she ask whether Keir Starmer will get on with President-elect Trump and protect the "special relationship", but was her explosive style successful? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action at Prime Minister's Questions with the help of Tim Shipman, Lara Spirit and comedian Andy Zaltzman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
6 DAYS AGO

Has Starmer U-Turned on Fees?

In 2020 Keir Starmer promised to abolish university tuition fees - so will his government suffer from the decision to increase them in line with inflation? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day, and all the other news, with Libby Purves and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
4 NOV

Like British Politics, But Bigger

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have been making their closing pitches in front of large crowds in the US, but are the differences between British and American politics exaggerated? And is Kemi Badnoch right to be frustrated about how her comments are sometimes reported? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Hadley Freeman and Patrick Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
1 NOV

PTSD From Truss's Mini-Budget

Were the markets hostile to the budget or are our jitters a hangover from Liz Truss? Should we bring back food rationing? Can you hold a grudge for as long as a crow? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Timandra Harkness and Robin Brant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
31 OCT

The Real Problem With The USA

As Biden makes another blunder, is the US president making the campaign impossible for Kamala Harris? And are both parties failing to diagnose the real problems in Washington D.C.? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20/10/2023

Introducing: How To Win An Election

Introducing: How To Win An Election. As the next General Election approaches, Matt Chorley is joined by three of the sharpest, funniest and best-connected strategists who know a thing or two about winning (and losing). Peter Mandelson was Labour’s director of communications for Neil Kinnock in 1987 and 1992; New Labour’s architect and later cabinet minister in 1997, 2001 and 2005; and Gordon Brown’s right-hand man in 2010. Daniel Finkelstein advised the SDP’s David Owen in 1987, worked for John Major in the run-up to 1987; for William Hague ahead of 2001; and advised David Cameron before 2010 and 2015. Polly Mackenzie was a Lib Dem policy expert, working for Charles Kennedy in their record-breaking 2005 election; for Nick Clegg in 2010, and after five coalition years in No 10, was there for the 2015 wipeout too. How To Win An Election will be your guide through the twists and turns of a tumultuous campaign every Tuesday. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode. https://podfollow.com/how-to-win-an-election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/10/2023

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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations. Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker. Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times. The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Exclusive to Times subscribers: the greats of Times Radio give their perspectives on the headlines of the day and the other stories that get us talking. Every Monday to Thursday, Stig Abell and Aasmah Mir are joined by two guests to bring their wit and wisdom to the stories of the day. On Tuesdays, William Hague and Kezia Dugdale form the leaders panel to comment on the key issues of the week, whilst on Wednesdays, a mystery guest tries to keep Giles Coren under control. Calum Macdonald and Chloe Tilley take the reins every Friday to review the big stories of the week with Nicky Morgan and Jack McConnell. Join us every day for a rotating cast of friends of the programme - from Times columnists and editors to politicians, historians and philosophers.

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NEWS COMMENTARY
Cathy Newman hosts The Ladder, where she speaks to women who have made it to the very top of their profession. Whether it is politics or public life, she finds out how they got started, what challenges they overcame, and what advice they have for young women wanting to follow them 'up The Ladder'.

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Join Mariella Frostrup as she sits down with some of the biggest names in entertainment, sport and politics to discuss their latest endeavours, career highlights and early beginnings; to find out how they became who they are today.

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Fresh from their all new Times Radio show Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air. Follow Off Air...with Jane and Fi on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Times Radio app or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio and follow our antics away from the mic on Instagram: @janeandfi Join Jane and Fi on Times Radio every Monday to Thursday afternoon between 3pm and 5pm on DAB, smart speaker and the Times Radio app: www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.