These Times

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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Update frequency: every 5 days
Average duration: 53 minutes
Episodes: 131
Years Active: 2023 - 2025

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Donald Trump: Peacemaker President?

Following Joe Biden's controversial decision over the weekend to authorise Ukrainian forces to fire American missiles deep into Russia itself, Tom and Helen explore what a Trump presidency means for …

01:00:03 | Tue 19 Nov 2024

Is Pop Culture Right Wing?

Donald Trump won the podcast battle by appearing on the shows of right-leaning stars like Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman and Theo Von. On the other hand, Kamala Harris went on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. T…

00:57:27 | Thu 14 Nov 2024

What Trump Means: Musk and Mars, Germany and Ukraine

What awaits Europe after Donald Trump's second coming? Will it mark the end of the war in Ukraine or the end of America's defence of Europe? What role does Elon Musk have to play? From the China trad…

01:01:46 | Tue 12 Nov 2024

Donald Trump: The Sequel

As the dust begins to settle in the US, Tom is is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of Undercurrents, to discuss Trump's great American triumph and the existential disaster facing the Democrats.

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00:37:26 | Thu 07 Nov 2024

US Election Special: What's Wrong with American Politics?

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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00:59:33 | Tue 05 Nov 2024

Kemi Badenoch: On Race, Empire and Roger Scruton

Tom McTague sits down with the controversial Tory firebrand Kemi Badenoch to talk about immigration, being a black Tory politician and why she is the right person to lead the opposition...

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00:46:15 | Wed 30 Oct 2024

Israel Attacks Iran

After four weeks, Israel's anticipated revenge attack on Iran was complete. Missiles launched at Iranian missile targets from Israel threatened even more escalation. Tom and Helen dive into the detai…

01:03:02 | Tue 29 Oct 2024

These Times Live: The Most Important Election in Modern History

On 5 November, the American people will go to the polls in what may prove to be the most important election in modern history. From Ukraine to Taiwan, the world is watching with bated breath. Tom and…

01:06:06 | Wed 23 Oct 2024

Wanted: Europe’s Missing Leader

With soaring deficits, immigration debates, and a flock of North Korean soldiers arriving in Ukraine to fight alongside Russia, the continent feels adrift. Tom and Helen explore who can really lead E…

01:02:38 | Tue 22 Oct 2024

100 Days of Starmer: The Ghosts of British Politics

With Keir Starmer's approval ratings at an all-time low and the Tory leadership race staggering to an exhaustive conclusion, Tom and Helen ask why Britain's two main political parties are so useless …

01:04:47 | Mon 14 Oct 2024

Israel Prepares to Strike Iran

For our 100th episode, we remain in the Middle East. Israel has just relocated a battalion from Gaza to Lebanon. The anniversary of October 7th has heightened the already feverish tension in the regi…

00:58:27 | Mon 07 Oct 2024

Why Nasrallah’s Death Changes Everything

Hezbollah are in disarray. Their leadership is decapitated, and Israeli troops amass at the border. Iran has vowed revenge. In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore what the assassination of Has…

00:59:41 | Mon 30 Sep 2024

Tom Tugendhat: The Outside Bet?

Tom chats with Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat about his personal and political philosophies and what is so egregious about Keir Starmer as PM...

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00:47:55 | Thu 26 Sep 2024

Labour's Crisis Conference?

In this special episode, These Times heads to Liverpool to delve into Starmer's reset of the Labour Party. Are Labour in crisis, or is Kier just getting started?

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00:44:29 | Wed 25 Sep 2024

Hezbollah & Israel: Lebanon Stares into the Abyss

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