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Politics Unpacked

Politics Unpacked

By: Times Radio
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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/

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Episodes
  • Did Starmer Pull His Punches?

    Did Starmer Pull His Punches?
    Jan 19 2026

    Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump is "completely wrong" to threaten tariffs against countries that oppose his plan to take control of Greenland. But the Prime Minister stopped short of announcing retaliatory measures. Is this pragmatic diplomacy or weakness?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Sebastian Payne.

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    31 mins
  • The Jenrick Shockwave

    The Jenrick Shockwave
    Jan 16 2026

    Robert Jenrick becomes Reform UK’s newest MP after defecting from the Conservatives. Who has come out on top, and have we really seen a reshaping of the right of British politics?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.


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    29 mins
  • The Tory Psychodrama Is Back!

    The Tory Psychodrama Is Back!
    Jan 15 2026

    Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after claiming to have clear evidence he was planning defecting to Reform UK.


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel.

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    31 mins
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