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Politics Unpacked
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/
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Episodes
Politics UnpackedPolitics and Comedy Special 4: The MP's Joke Writers
In the final Red Box Politics and Comedy Special Matt Chorley is joined by a Ayesha Hazarika, James McGrory and Daniel Finkelstein to discuss what it's like…
Politics UnpackedPolitics and Comedy Special 3 Al Murray
Recorded in a busy Portcullis House, Matt Chorley sits down with comedian Al Murray to discuss how he invented the pub landlord character, what it was like…
Politics UnpackedPolitics and Comedy Special 2: Andy Zaltzman, Tiff Stevenson and Hugo Rifkind
Matt Chorley is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Tiff Stevenson and Hugo Rifkind to debate whether the current times are too serious for comedy. Also discussed are the…
Politics UnpackedPolitics and Comedy Special: Rory Bremner
In the first of a four-part series focusing on politics and comedy, Matt Chorley sits down with Rory Bremner to discuss his thirty year career, the lack of…
Politics UnpackedMay in Vogue, Lib Dems in clover and Trump still in power
On the agenda: how Trump's survival will hinge on tax cuts, deficit spending and domestic deregulation, how the new liberal backlash against the populist surge…
Politics UnpackedWar with Spain, morals vs trade and confusing policy announcements
For the podcast Matt Chorley is joined by Catherine Philp, Sam Coates and Oliver Kamm. This week, the panel tries to make sense of Michael Howard's Gibraltar…
Politics UnpackedThe Bluffer's Guide to Brexit
Matt Chorley is joined by Oliver Wright and Henry Zeffman, plus Jill Rutter from the Institute for Government to answer your questions and tell you how to…
Politics UnpackedAs political storm begins was Nicola Sturgeon shrewd or boxed in?
Matt Chorley is joined by Iain Martin and Emma Tucker in London, Lindsay McIntosh in Edinburgh and Bruno Waterfield in Brussels. They discuss Nicola Sturgeon…
Politics UnpackedBudget Special from Parliament
Recorded from parliament Matt Chorley welcomes Senior Political Correspondent, Lucy Fisher, Labour MP Wes Streeting, Times columnist and Tory peer Matt Ridley…
Politics UnpackedCan May cope with the coming storm?
Matt Chorley is joined by Sam Coates, Anne Ashworth and Jenni Russell to discuss the maelstrom of upcoming events for May's government, the need to teach…
Politics UnpackedRedBox Debate: How important is the special relationship?
In a live special, Matt Chorley is joined by Phillip Collins of The Times, Sarah Baxter from The Sunday Times and Sohrab Ahmari from the Wall Street Journal to…
Politics UnpackedBy-election Special
Matt Chorley is joined by Lucy Fisher and Henry Zeffman to reflect on the by-election results in Copeland and Stoke on Trent.They discuss: How big an…
Politics UnpackedWhy do politicians make claims which can so easily be disproved?
Matt Chorley is joined by former advisor to Tony Blair turned stand up, Matt Forde, Times columnist Rachel Sylvester and former minister David Willetts, who…
Politics UnpackedSecrets of the Spin Doctors: Part Two
In the second part of this spin doctor special, we hear how to deal with leadership crisis of all shapes and sizes.Matt Chorley is joined by:Jo Tanner who…
Politics UnpackedSecrets of the Spin Doctors: Part One
Matt Chorley is joined by three former spin doctors for a two part special on the reality behind the images they helped to create. On the Panel:Jo Tanner…
Politics UnpackedBrexit is distracting from key domestic issues
Matt Chorley is joined by Michael Savage, Phillip Collins and Melanie Phillips. They discuss how Brexit is obscuring vital domestic issues, examine John…
Politics UnpackedPolitics and the markets
In this special episode Matt Chorley is joined by fund manager Paul O'Connor to examine the increasingly potent effect of political events on the markets…
Politics UnpackedAre politicians more transparent on television?
Matt Chorley is joined by the legendary documentary maker Michael Cockerell, who lifts the lid on decades spent trying to get a politician to answer a…
Politics UnpackedParliament: demolish or sell-off?
Recorded from the depths of Westminster, host Matt Chorley is joined by senior political correspondent Lucy Fisher and political reporter (and Brexit expert)…
Politics UnpackedDonald Trump's first 100 days
Matt Chorley talks to Rhys Blakely - Washington bureau chief for The Times - about Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Discover more at…
Politics UnpackedWhat does Theresa May's speech mean for Brexit?
Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist Rachel Sylvester, deputy political editor Sam Coates, and Suella Fernandes MP to discuss Theresa May's speech on…
Politics UnpackedSpecial: Sir Anthony Seldon
Matt Chorley is joined by historian and biographer Sir Anthony Seldon about how Theresa May can make a success of being prime minister and whether the job is…
Politics UnpackedDo May, Corbyn and Trump know what they're doing?
Do our political leaders know what they're doing?The question of competency is the topic up for discussion on the first Red Box podcast of the new year. Matt…
Politics UnpackedSpecial: a review of 2016 from Westminster
Matt Chorley is joined by the Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman, at Westminster as the pair discuss the topsy-turvy political waters of 2016…
Politics UnpackedChristmas Quiz of the Year - part 2
Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who…
Politics UnpackedChristmas Quiz of the Year - part 1
Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who…
Politics UnpackedThe Whip Round - Mark Tami
This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of…
Politics UnpackedThe Whip Round - Mark Harper
This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of…
Politics UnpackedThe Whip Round - Ann Taylor
This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of…
Politics UnpackedWhip special - Alistair Carmichael
This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of…
Politics UnpackedThe Whip Round - Anne Milton
This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of…
Politics UnpackedLive special with Ed Balls and Philip Webster - part 2
Matt Chorley hosts this special event recorded in front of 300 Times readers at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster, featuring former MP and dancer Ed Balls and…
Politics UnpackedLive special with Ed Balls and Philip Webster - part 1
Matt Chorley hosts this special event recorded in front of 300 Times readers at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster, featuring former MP and dancer Ed Balls and…
Politics UnpackedThere is life in the Lib Dems yet
Matt Chorley chats to Lib Dem leader Tim Farron following Zac Goldsmith's defeat to the Lib Dems' Sarah Olney in the Richmond Park by-electionFind out more at…
Politics UnpackedAre there votes in defence?
Matt Chorley is joined this week by Times columnist Hugo Rifkind, Times Defence Editor Deborah Haynes and the paper's Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates. The…
Politics UnpackedAutumn Statement Special
Matt Chorley hosts this Autumn Statement special direct from the heart of Westminster with Labour MP Rachel Reeves, Times senior political correspondent Lucy…
Politics UnpackedTheresa May's drift and muddle
Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist and former host of the podcast, Tim Montgomerie, as well as the property editor of The Times, Anne Ashworth and Henry…
Politics UnpackedMatt Chorley speaks to Ruth Davidson
Matt Chorley chats to the leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, the Leader of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament, and the Member of…
Politics UnpackedUS Election Special
On the day the world awoke to the news that Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States of America, Matt Chorley hosts this special…
Politics UnpackedLive special: Boris after Brexit
Matt Chorley hosts a special live event which focuses on foreign policy after the Brexit vote. Sign up to the morning email briefing at…
Politics UnpackedSpecial: Richmond by-election
Matt Chorley gets out-and-about in Richmond to assess the public's mood ahead of the Richmond by-election, featuring interviews with Nick Clegg and candidates…
Politics UnpackedMPs need to get a grip
Matt Chorley is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Times, Sam Coates, former Tory spin doctor, Paul Stephenson, and one of the contenders to become…
Politics UnpackedIs Trumpization here to stay?
Matt Chorley is joined by Ann Treneman, Lucy Fisher and Hannah McGrath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Politics UnpackedTrump has breached the cloak of civility
Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Rachel Sylvester and Hugo Rifkind, plus Times politics reporter Henry Zeffman. The panel discuss Philip Hammond…
Politics UnpackedDoes the presidential debate reveal depths of misogyny?
Matt Chorley is joined by columnist Jenni Russell, Times policy editor Oliver Wright and Times Deputy Editor, Emma Tucker.Find out more…
Politics UnpackedConservative conference: it's all about May
Matt Chorley hosts the Red Box podcast from the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham with Times columnist Matthew Parris, Political Editor of The Sunday…
Politics UnpackedJess Phillips explains all at Red Box fringe debate
Labour MP Jess Phillips used an appearance at The Times' Red Box fringe at Labour conference to explain why she has reneged on her threat to quit the party if…
Politics UnpackedLabour conference: coming to terms with Corbyn
Matt Chorley hosts the Red Box podcast from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool with author and journalist Rachel Shabi, former special advisor to Ed…
Politics UnpackedWhat is the point of the Liberal Democrats?
Matt Chorley relocates to the Liberal Democrats autumn conference in Brighton to talk about the Party's future. The air is full of optimism. Hosted on Acast…
Politics UnpackedNick Clegg and Ed Balls
Matt Chorley joins Nick Clegg to reflect on his time as Deputy Prime Minister; plus, the Red Box editor also chats to Ed Balls as the former Member of…
Politics UnpackedCan the Labour Party be saved?
Matt Chorley is joined by Tory MP James Cleverly, Labour MP Emma Reynolds and SNP MP Stewart McDonald to debate the future of the Labour Party, Theresa May's…
Politics UnpackedLive Red Box - Britain After Brexit Part 2
Host Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Matthew Parris, Patrick Kidd and Alice Thomson to answer questions from the audience on life since the Brexit…
Politics UnpackedLive Red Box - Britain After Brexit
Recorded live at a Times+ members event in London.Host Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Matthew Parris, Patrick Kidd and Alice Thomson to discuss…
Politics UnpackedHow will Theresa May run the country?
Host Matt Chorley is joined by Times policy editor Oli Wright who thinks Labour are turning into Ukip, political reporter Henry Zeffman who has been keeping…
Politics UnpackedWitnessing the arc of disappointment
Matt Chorley is joined by The Times' Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates, political adviser, strategist and commentator John McTernan and Times' Head of News…
Politics UnpackedThe dawn of May
Three weeks ago the polls told us Britain would stay in the EU. David Cameron was the Prime Minister. Boris Johnson and George Osborne were frontrunners to…
Politics UnpackedLeaving is the new black
Host Matthew Chorley is joined by Times columnists Daniel Finkelstein and Jenni Russell plus Professor of Politics and Red Box regular Matthew Goodwin. The…
Politics UnpackedWhat a mess
To pick up the figurative pieces post-EU referendum, Matt Chorley chairs an emotional and heated discussion on what comes next after Britain voted to leave the…
Politics UnpackedBritain votes to leave
Red Box Editor Matt Chorley discusses the fall out of the #EUReferendum results with the Sunday Times' Political Editor, Tim Shipman.Note - this recording…
Politics UnpackedThe Finishing Line Approaches
With the respective EU Referendum campaigns nearing the finishing line, host Matt Chorley reflects on the highlights and lowlights of what has been a long…