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These Times

These Times

UnHerd

UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts — and, of course, to get in touch with all your questions and comments so we can respond in future episodes.


Email us at [email protected] or tweet us at @thesetimespod


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As the US goes to the polls, Tom and Helen look back at the last decades of US politics and ask why the current moment, of Trump vs Harris, feels so much more polarised than ever...

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These Times - Labour's shallow victory, with Freddie Sayers
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07/06/24 • 38 min

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers chats to These Times' Tom McTague about an extraordinary night in British politics - take a closer look at the numbers, and there's another story under the surface...

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These Times - From Bruges to Brexit
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08/21/23 • 49 min

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen journey back 35 years to explore the forces surrounding Margaret Thatcher's speech in Bruges and how it set the future of British politics in motion.

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These Times - The Return of ISIS
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04/08/24 • 58 min

As the dust settles in Moscow, Tom and Helen ask from where did Isis come, and why are they still here...

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These Times - Germany's Economic Reckoning
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02/27/24 • 56 min

In this episode, Tom and Helen turn to Germany, and ask why it was last year's worst performing major economy, and what those difficulties reveal about the present economic and geopolitical world...

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These Times - New Year, New World
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01/03/24 • 64 min

Tom McTague and HelenH Helen Thompson look back at the major events that took place in 2023, from Ukraine's stalled counter-offensive and the Israel Hamas War, and ask what they mean for the year ahead...

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These Times - France Enters Its Summer of Crisis
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06/25/24 • 61 min

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore the extraordinary situation developing in France, sparked by Emmanuel Macron's dramatic decision to call snap parliamentary elections. What is happening in France, and what does it mean for Europe?

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These Times - Special Report: Inside Tony Blair Inc.
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08/09/23 • 38 min

In this special episode, Tom is interviewed by UnHerd's editor Freddie Sayers to explore Tom's new report into the inner workings of the Tony Blair Institute.



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In this episode, Tom McTague chats to Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Pat McFadden—the man tasked with making Starmer’s sums add up—on the lessons of Labour’s history, from Kinnock to Blair to Starmer.



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These Times - The Year British Politics Hollowed Out
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12/24/24 • 55 min

For our Christmas special episode Tom and Helen take a look back at the state of British politics this year and ask the question - Is British politics unravelling?

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FAQ

How many episodes does These Times have?

These Times currently has 131 episodes available.

What topics does These Times cover?

The podcast is about News, History, Uk Politics, News Commentary, Podcasts, Current Affairs and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on These Times?

The episode title 'US Election Special: What's Wrong with American Politics?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on These Times?

The average episode length on These Times is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of These Times released?

Episodes of These Times are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of These Times?

The first episode of These Times was released on Apr 30, 2023.

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