Politics Unpacked
Times Radio
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.
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Feb 2, 2017 • 22min
Politics and the markets
In this special episode Matt Chorley is joined by fund manager Paul O'Connor to examine the increasingly potent effect of political events on the markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2017 • 35min
Are politicians more transparent on television?
Matt Chorley is joined by the legendary documentary maker Michael Cockerell, who lifts the lid on decades spent trying to get a politician to answer a question, plus Times senior political correspondent and podcast regular Lucy Fisher, who casts an eye over the imminent political battles you might not have noticed. And we also welcome to the Red Box family Iain Martin, who has just joined the Times as a columnist.Discovery more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemailProduced by David McGuire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2017 • 28min
Parliament: demolish or sell-off?
Recorded from the depths of Westminster, host Matt Chorley is joined by senior political correspondent Lucy Fisher and political reporter (and Brexit expert) Henry Zeffman. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2017 • 20min
Donald Trump's first 100 days
Matt Chorley talks to Rhys Blakely - Washington bureau chief for The Times - about Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2017 • 23min
What does Theresa May's speech mean for Brexit?
Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist Rachel Sylvester, deputy political editor Sam Coates, and Suella Fernandes MP to discuss Theresa May's speech on Brexit and what impact it will have in the coming months. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2017 • 31min
Special: Sir Anthony Seldon
Matt Chorley is joined by historian and biographer Sir Anthony Seldon about how Theresa May can make a success of being prime minister and whether the job is just too big.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2017 • 26min
Do May, Corbyn and Trump know what they're doing?
Do our political leaders know what they're doing?The question of competency is the topic up for discussion on the first Red Box podcast of the new year. Matt Chorley is joined by The Times' deputy editor Emma Tucker, columnist David Aaronovitch and Oliver Wright. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2016 • 25min
Special: a review of 2016 from Westminster
Matt Chorley is joined by the Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman, at Westminster as the pair discuss the topsy-turvy political waters of 2016 and look ahead to what's in store in the coming year. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2016 • 23min
Christmas Quiz of the Year - part 2
Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who has paid attention to news events in 2016. Reporters:Lucy Fisher and Patrick KiddMPs:Michael GoveCaroline FlintColumnists:Jenni RussellPhilip CollinsDiscover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemailSound FX: www.freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2016 • 24min
Christmas Quiz of the Year - part 1
Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who has paid attention to news events in 2016. Reporters:Lucy Fisher and Patrick KiddMPs:Michael GoveCaroline FlintColumnists:Jenni RussellPhilip CollinsDiscover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemailSound FX: www.freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
