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These Times

 UnHerd Limited

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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News Commentary History News Society & Culture Politics
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
131
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Trump: the Multipolar President?

Trump: the Multipolar President?

This week, Tom and Helen follow on from the previous episode by analysing Donald Trump's response to the multipolar world and its implications, especially for Europe. They dive into Trump's clear act…
00:53:55  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
The rise of the multipolar world order

The rise of the multipolar world order

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen zoom out to look at the wider geopolitical world order coming into being in the midst of Donald Trump's second term, and whether American acceptance of a multipo…
00:59:19  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Trump’s Economic Revolution

Trump’s Economic Revolution

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing American debt crisis and whether Donald Trump's bold political moves can be understood as a response to this escalating financial challenge.

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01:08:16  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
Trump versus Zelensky and the Wars for Ukraine’s Resources

Trump versus Zelensky and the Wars for Ukraine’s Resources

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing focus on the US-Ukraine minerals deal and its potential impact on intelligence sharing and arms supplies. They also explore whether the war in Ukraine has…
00:55:38  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Crisis: Trump, Zelensky and a moment of truth for Starmer

Crisis: Trump, Zelensky and a moment of truth for Starmer

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the recent whirlwind of political events: Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump after announcing a boost in British defense spending, Volodymyr Zelensky’s fiery Ov…
01:12:34  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
The German Election: Friedrich Merz, “Independence” from America, and the Rise of the Far Right.

The German Election: Friedrich Merz, “Independence” from America, and the Rise of the Far Right.

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the aftermath of Germany's election, where the Christian Democrats won but with their second-lowest vote tally ever. They explore what these results mean for the futu…
01:08:54  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
Trump, Putin and Europe’s Historic Crisis

Trump, Putin and Europe’s Historic Crisis

This week Tom and Helen discuss the impact that peace talks with Russia might have on the United States security commitment to Europe.

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01:05:24  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Trump's Tariff War

Trump's Tariff War

In this episode of These Times, Tom and Helen discuss the deep history behind Trump's latest round of tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada; how the US has used tariffs throughout history, how protecti…
01:04:44  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Can Europe Survive Trump?

Can Europe Survive Trump?

Following on from the previous episode, this week, Tom and Helen expand even further on the topic of Europe and its dependance on the United States.

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00:52:12  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
Europe’s Trump Shock

Europe’s Trump Shock

This week, Tom and Helen discuss what Donald Trump's presidency means for Europe, historically, after his revealing first week in office.

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01:02:43  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Why The Oligarchs Now Back Trump

Why The Oligarchs Now Back Trump

This week, Tom and Helen delve into Joe Biden's farewell address, why he warned of a new tech oligarchy and the possible new epoch in American politics.

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01:01:42  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Why Trump Wants Greenland (and more)

Why Trump Wants Greenland (and more)

This week, Tom and Helen delve into Donald Trump's open attempt to annex Greenland, retake the Panama Canal, and seduce Canada into joining the United States.

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01:12:25  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
Who is Elon Musk?

Who is Elon Musk?

For the first episode of 2025, Tom and Helen take a deep dive into the life and worldview of the world's richest man; who is Elon Musk, what does he believe - and what does he want?

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01:07:45  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
The Year of War, Donald Trump and an Ascendant Turkey

The Year of War, Donald Trump and an Ascendant Turkey

On the final episode of the year, Tom and Helen reflect on the events of 2024 and how they may effect the geopolitical future.

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00:56:20  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
The Year British Politics Hollowed Out

The Year British Politics Hollowed Out

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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00:55:35  |   Tue 24 Dec 2024
Can Syria Survive?

Can Syria Survive?

This week Tom and Helen return to the extraordinary situation in Syria and question whether it's really possible to have a unified Syrian state.

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01:04:12  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
Europe’s Franco-German Crisis: Macron and Scholz Stare Into The Abyss

Europe’s Franco-German Crisis: Macron and Scholz Stare Into The Abyss

Following the collapse of the French government, Tom and Helen discuss the Franco-German crisis in the new age of Trump.

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00:44:17  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Revolution in Syria

Revolution in Syria

The Economist's Defence Editor Shashank Joshi joins Tom and Helen for an early episode this week to discuss how the Assad regime fell so rapidly and what this means for Syria and the world.

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00:47:32  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Starmer adrift: What future for British politics?

Starmer adrift: What future for British politics?

This week on the podcast Helen and Tom explore why Keir Starmer's government has come so far adrift so quickly and what this means for the future of British politics.

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01:03:07  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
Putin escalates: The threat of World War Three

Putin escalates: The threat of World War Three

In this week's episode Tom and Helen explore the recent military escalation over Ukraine and what this might mean for the current geopolitical world.

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00:59:11  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
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