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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.


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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best These Times episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to These Times for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite These Times episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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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In this bonus episode sponsored by Revolut, Tom and Helen talk about the geopolitics of the city of London, before Tom chats to MP Bim Afolami and CEO of Revolut, Francesca Carlesi about the future of the city...

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These Times - David Cameron's Failed Foreign Policy
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11/21/23 • 58 min

On the day that David Cameron is sworn into the House of Lords, Tom and Helen explore the history of his foreign policy, and look ahead at what kind of Foreign Secretary he might make...

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In this emergency election episode, Tom and Helen reflect on the scale of the Conservative's defeat and what Labour's landslide triumph on just 33. 7 percent of the vote means for British politics...

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Come on Arlene: An interview with Arlene Foster. In this episode, we discuss the history of Northern Ireland through the lens of Arlene Foster's own turbulent life, covering everything from the IRA’s attempted assassination of her father to her own downfall as leader — and everything in between.



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These Times - Can British Growth Ever Recover?
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11/28/23 • 53 min

In this week's episode, Tom McTague and Helen Thompson dissect the sorry state of Britain's economy with policy-expert Torsten Bell - and ask whether darker days do indeed lie ahead, or whether there's still cause for hope...

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These Times - New World, New Labour
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05/13/24 • 56 min

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore whether Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves can create a mode of governance for for the new geopolitical world economy...

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In this episode, Tom and Helen chat to the The Economist's defence editor, Shashank Joshi, about the logistical challenges of a ground-war, what Israel seek to gain by invading Gaza, and the dangers that lie ahead.

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These Times - Israel vs Iran: The Deadliest Foes
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10/23/23 • 57 min

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore the long and fraught history of Iranian-Israeli relations, and ask how Israel vs Iran became the most dangerous prospect in the Middle-East

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These Times - Biden Quits: What next for the Democrats?
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07/22/24 • 60 min

This week Tom and Helen discuss Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race to be the next U.S President and what this means for the Democratic Party.

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FAQ

How many episodes does These Times have?

These Times currently has 111 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 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of These Times released?

Episodes of These Times are typically released every 5 days, 8 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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