These Times

The Economist's defence editor, Shashank Joshi, discusses Israel's strategic aim in Gaza, the challenges of a ground-war, the dilemma of occupying Gaza or building a protective wall, the evolving weaponry in Gaza, and the geopolitical implications of the Israel-Iran conflict.

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore the long and fraught history of Iranian-Israeli relations, and ask how Israel vs Iran became the most dangerous prospect in the Middle-East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Tom and Helen discuss the history of Israel and the geopolitical fault-lines running through the Middle East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Carragher, Liverpool's favourite son, discusses Liverpool's sectarian past, Brexit, Keir Starmer, and secret Tory footballers. They explore the deep connections between Liverpool and Celtic football clubs and the influence of football on tough times. The divisiveness of football in Liverpool, the struggles faced by supporters, and the city's resilience are also discussed. Additionally, they address the current state of the city, political knowledge, and homelessness. The economic disparities between Liverpool's center and outskirts, the impact of the Tory conference and HS2 reversal, and Liverpool's perspective on the EU and skepticism towards authority are explored.

During the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Tom and Helen explore Labour's uneasy relationship with the Europe question - and the potential challenges it poses for Keir Starmer going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Conservative Conference currently taking place in Manchester, Tom and Helen discuss the upcoming challenges facing the Prime Minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another Q&A episode, Tom and Helen turn to your questions on Brexit and Britain's relationship with the wider European Community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen and Tom chat to one of the world's great geopolitical thinkers, Pippa Malmgren, about how the big player's on the world stage are jostling for position in earth's northernmost point. Does the race for the Arctic represent a new cold war? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Helen answer the your questions on British politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of revelations about Chinese spy activity in Westminster, Tom and Helen explore the recent history of British-Chinese relations, from Hong Kong, to espionage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.