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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New World, New Labour

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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00:56:40 | Mon 13 May 2024

How the US Controls the World

In this week's episode Tom and Helen explore the power of the US dollar, and why in a more multipolar, economic and political world, it remains king...

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01:06:19 | Mon 06 May 2024

The Future of the City, with Bim Afolami and Francesca Carlesi

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 o…

00:48:38 | Thu 02 May 2024

Can Britain Afford More On Defence?

After Rishi Sunak announced that Britain will increase its defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030, Tom and Helen explore the history of Britain's defence, and whether it will be able to align…

01:00:11 | Mon 29 Apr 2024

The Next Oil War?

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen turn to the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, and explore what it means for the rest of the world...

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00:54:07 | Mon 22 Apr 2024

Crisis: Iran Attacks

Tom and Helen turn to the crisis unfolding between Iran and Israel, and explore the likelihood of US intervention after they were forced to take direct military action in defence of Israel for the fi…

00:58:02 | Mon 15 Apr 2024

These Times Live: War and Peace in the Middle East

From Houthi ship attacks to the spectre of Iranian aggression, the Middle East seems set to become the next front for violent conflict. Could the turbulent history of the region tell us something abo…

00:48:38 | Thu 11 Apr 2024

The Return of ISIS

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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00:58:26 | Mon 08 Apr 2024

Paul Morland: The Power of Population

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen chat to demographer Paul Morland about the geopolitics and economics of demography, and why population matters...

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00:58:46 | Mon 01 Apr 2024

We Need to Talk About Turkey

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen turn to Turkey, the country at the crossroads of global geopolitics, and ask why it is so important to the future of the 21st Century...

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00:55:14 | Tue 26 Mar 2024

What’s the Matter with Western Europe?

After their extensive analysis into the economic binds of France and Germany, Tom and Helen explore why the geopolitical world has become so much harder for Western Europe to navigate over the last d…

01:00:37 | Tue 19 Mar 2024

What's the Point of Emmanuel Macron?

This week, Tom and Helen turn to France's divisive leader, Emmanuel Macron, and explore whether there is any strategic substance behind the grand speeches, declarations and interventions....

Elsewhere…

00:58:41 | Tue 12 Mar 2024

Britain's Lethal Economic Bind

In this week's episode Tom and Helen explore what has happened to the British economy over the past 20 years, and why is it becoming increasingly difficult for it to adjust to the new economic and ge…

01:01:18 | Tue 05 Mar 2024

Germany's Economic Reckoning

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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00:56:46 | Tue 27 Feb 2024

Europe’s Reckoning with Ukraine

In this week's episode, Tom Mctague and Helen Thompson look back at Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, and explore why it has been so difficult for the United States and the European Union to pro…

01:02:09 | Tue 20 Feb 2024

The War for Ukraine: How History Came Roaring Back

In the wake of Putin's fast and loose interview with Tucker Carlson, Tom and Helen turn to the history of Ukrainian independence, and ask what it means for the future of Ukraine, Europe and NATO...

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00:58:26 | Tue 13 Feb 2024

Biden Resumes America’s Forever War in Iraq

00:56:35 | Tue 16 Jan 2024

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