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Politics Unpacked

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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

  • The Tory Conference Bubble

    October 6, 2026 · 30 min

    The Tories are in an upbeat mood at their party conference, but the polls are flat and plenty of seats are empty. Are they insulated from political reality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Badenoch Channels Her Inner Thatcher

    October 5, 2026 · 30 min

    It’s the Conservative Party conference, and it’s all about what Kemi Badenoch is calling “Kemistry” - but why does the Tory obsession with Margaret Thatcher continue? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Seb…

  • Polanski's Polling Problem

    October 2, 2026 · 30 min

    The Green Party has slipped in the polls since Andy Burnham became Labour leader. Is it a temporary setback, or does Zack Polanski have a bigger problem? And could a motion on Zionism risk alienating some of his supporters? Ed Vaizey…

  • Andy Burnham Reopens Old Brexit Wounds

    October 1, 2026 · 29 min

    The prime minister has said a future Labour election manifesto could promise a new in-out referendum on the EU - but does Britain want to spend any more years debating Brexit? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet…

  • Old Labour Is Back

    September 30, 2026 · 32 min

    Andy Burnham's conference speech was bold - but was it, as some are claiming, the most left-wing speech by a prime minister since the 1970s? And does the PM mind if it is? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and…

  • Labour's Harsh Winter Ahead

    September 29, 2026 · 37 min

    Andy Burnham wants to project a message of hope, but with rising costs, is the country - and the Labour Party - facing a challenging winter to come? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day at Labour Party conference with Janice Turner…

  • Burnham's Big Cheques

    September 28, 2026 · 33 min

    The chancellor says the money simply isn't there, but Andy Burnham began party conference with a big pledge on free adult social care in England. What are the hard choices needed to pay for it? Plus: Polling expert Sir John Curtice on how…

  • Trump Flip-Flops On China

    September 25, 2026 · 29 min

    Donald Trump said the US and China had "never gotten along better" as he laid on a lavish banquet for Xi Jinping at the White House. Why is he rolling out the red carpet for his biggest rival? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with…