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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 UnpackedLabour and the Laffer Curve
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ian King, David Aaronovitch and Libby Purves.Ian King argues that Labour, led by Ed Miliband, has abandoned any pretence that they…
Politics UnpackedShould we reform our view of Care in the Community?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alice Thomson and Matthew Parris.Daniel Finkelstein argues the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats must spend…
Politics UnpackedThe conviction of opinion
Phil Collins is once again in the hot seat and joined by Peter Brookes, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman.Peter Brookes talks about forming opinions on a variety…
Politics UnpackedIs David Cameron reverting to type?
Phil Collins is in the hot seat this week and is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Daniel Finkelstein and Hugo Rifkind. Rachel Sylvester assess David Cameron…
Politics UnpackedLooking forward to 2014
Special 2014 edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ann Treneman, Roger Boyes and David Aaronovitch to discuss some potential big talking points in the year…
Politics UnpackedReview of 2013
Extended special enhanced edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by cartoonist Peter Brookes, and columnists Jenni Russell and Hugo Rifkind to review the biggest…
Politics UnpackedShould we shake up private education?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Matthew Parris and Ian King to discuss how shaking up the private education system could lead to a more…
Politics UnpackedUnderstanding Mandela's lessons
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Roger Boyes, Libby Purves and Matthew Syed to discuss what lessons can be drawn in governance from Nelson Mandela's political…
Politics UnpackedIs greed useful?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Daniel Finkelstein and Ann Treneman to discuss the Coalition Government's management of the energy market…
Politics UnpackedWhat does modernisation now mean?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Phil Collins, Juliet Samuel and Phil Webster to discuss modernisation in the Conservative Party, how much the Co-op scandal will…
Politics UnpackedDo the rich prop up our economy?
The worth of the wealthy, the price of a degree and a new generation in the Shadow Cabinet. Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Jenni Russell and…
Politics UnpackedWhat is John Major up to?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Libby Purves, Philip Collins and David Aaronovitch to discuss the problem of rising house prices in London which are slamming the…
Politics UnpackedStrategy of segregation
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Matthew Parris, Daniel Finkelstein and Rachel Sylvester to discuss 'tribal' segmentation strategy in political campaigning, the…
Politics UnpackedHow blind are we to the dangers?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Alice Thompson and Hugo Rifkind to discuss the UK's diplomatic relations in regards to agenda equality, digital…
Politics UnpackedIs There a Crisis in the Coalition?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman to discuss casual mendacity in the Police force, Nick Clegg's call for tighter…
Politics UnpackedDo we listen to the opposite side?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Francis Elliott and Jenni Russell to discuss Britain's relationship with China and India, the latest Labour…
Politics UnpackedWhich political leaders had a strong summer? The panel rate the 'big four'
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson to discuss the standing of each party leader after conference season. Is…
Politics UnpackedAre gay rights key to human rights? Is a Twitter threat a real threat?
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, David Aaronovitch and Ann Treneman to discuss the new leaders of the church and our online prejudices.Subscribe in…
Politics UnpackedPolitical Special - Tim's end of term review
In the company of Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Danny Finkelstein, Tim Montgomerie introduces this special episode and picks his five key moments from…
Politics UnpackedDid You Read? Political spouses, Egypt's future and trusting a pre-election tax promise
How much influence should political spouses have? Is the situation in Egypt a sign the Arab spring has failed? Can you believe George Osborne's promise not to…
Politics UnpackedDid You Read? Ed Milliband, the unions and the questions the left must answer
Is Ed Milliband's leadership in trouble? Could this be his defining moment? Is it the end for centre left parties in Europe?Tim Montgomerie puts these and…
Politics UnpackedDid You Read? Intervention, the coalition and squirrels
Is Britain still a super power? Is the coalition in danger of becoming a success? Do squirrels ever need wrestling from trees?Tim Montgomerie puts these and…
Politics UnpackedDid You Read? Labour, pensions and the new NUM
Has Labour accepted Tory spending plans? Will anyone tackle pensions spending? How long does it take a civil servant to boot a PC? Tim Montogmerie is joined by…
Politics UnpackedDid You Read? New audio from The Times is coming
Tim Montgomerie introduces a new weekly despatch from The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.