Best Thesetimes Podcasts (2024)

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Biden Quits: What next for the Democrats? 1:00:24

3h ago1:00:24

1:00:24

This week Tom and Helen discuss Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race to be the next U.S President and what this means for the Democratic Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Shooting of Donald Trump: America and Violence 56:54

12m ago56:54

56:54

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and what this says about not only America, but violence in politics, where it comes from, and what we can learn from previous points in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Republics in Danger: Election Crisis in France and America—and Lessons for Britain 56:15

5d ago56:15

56:15

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen turn to the three largest political stories in the world right now - the last-minute surge by France's left-wing coalition, the increasing pressure on Joe Biden to step down, and Starmer's first few days in government in the weeks to come... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Labour's shallow victory, with Freddie Sayers 38:36

14d ago38:36

38:36

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers chats to These Times' Tom McTague about an extraordinary night in British politics - take a closer look at the numbers, and there's another story under the surface... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Labour Landslide: The Brutality of British Elections 58:23

23d ago58:23

58:23

In this emergency election episode, Tom and Helen reflect on the scale of the Conservative's defeat and what Labour's landslide triumph on just 33. 7 percent of the vote means for British politics... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Britain on the Edge: Election Day 25:10

10d ago25:10

25:10

Tom McTague reflects on the election campaign, from Rishi in the rain to Boris Johnson's appearance as a last-ditch substitute, and his journey across Britain, from Uist to Kent, to discover what's really going on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Biden Gone? The Democratic Party after THAT debate 56:39

12d ago56:39

56:39

Helen and Tom turn to Joe Biden's catastrophic performance at the recent election debate. Will the Democrats really force out Biden, and if so what will that mean for the United States? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apocalypse in Toryland 28:37

26d ago28:37

28:37

Tom travels deep into the Tory heartlands, where the Liberal Democrats are threatening the infamous Blue Wall. Is there a wipeout on the horizon in the Tory's own backyard? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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France Enters Its Summer of Crisis 1:01:41

19d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore the extraordinary situation developing in France, sparked by Emmanuel Macron's dramatic decision to call snap parliamentary elections. What is happening in France, and what does it mean for Europe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Has the SNP Blown it? 31:54

1M ago31:54

31:54

In this special episode, Tom travels to the Outer Hebrides, Scotland's wild western edge, where one of the most interesting hustings of this election is taking place. Then we head to Glasgow, to find out whether the Indy dream is still alive after a catalogue of spectacular SNP failures... Join us on the road! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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When Scotland Votes 58:39

1M ago58:39

58:39

Tom and Helen turn to the situation north of the border, and explore what the last decade of Scottish elections reveal about British politics more widely... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London's Dissident Left 28:04

1M ago28:04

28:04

After Tom's pursuit of Farage's rebel army, he heads into London to explore the left's breakaway factions. From Chingford, to Stoke Newington, via Corbyn's stronghold in North Islington, Tom finds out what challenges might lie ahead for Keir Starmer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Europe's France Shock 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen react to the shock European election results, and Macron's sudden snap election....is Europe on the brink? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nigel's Rebel Army: These Times Election Special 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

For the first episode of a new mini-series from These Times, Tom McTague is on the search for Nigel Farage's rebel army. Reporting from the ground in Great Yarmouth, Tom speaks to the people who are going to shape the election.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can Biden Bring Peace to the Middle East? 58:39

2M ago58:39

58:39

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen return to the desperate situation in Gaza, following Joe Biden's peace proposal on Friday. Where has this peace proposal come from? Why is it being made now? And what does it mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sunak Jumps 54:35

2M ago54:35

54:35

In this week's episode, Helen and Tom dissect Rishi Sunak's shock snap election, and explore why we are seeing such swings in UK opinion between general elections... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Biden’s Car War With China 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

After Joe Biden announced a new 100 percent tariff on the import of Chinese electric cars, Tom and Helen explore whether the United States can stop China's industrial ascendancy through the energy transition... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New World, New Labour 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

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

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How the US Controls the World 1:06:19

3M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

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

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The Future of the City, with Bim Afolami and Francesca Carlesi 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

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

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Can Britain Afford More On Defence? 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

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 what it can spend on defence with a changing geopolitical world... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Next Oil War? 54:07

3M ago54:07

54:07

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

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Crisis: Iran Attacks 58:02

3M ago58:02

58:02

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 first time in their history... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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These Times Live: War and Peace in the Middle East 48:38

4M ago48:38

48:38

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 about what its future holds? Join These Times’ Tom McTague and Helen Thompson for the first live recording of their hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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The Return of ISIS 58:26

4M ago58:26

58:26

As the dust settles in Moscow, Tom and Helen ask from where did Isis come, and why are they still here... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Thesetimes Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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These Times

UnHerd

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Biden Quits: What next for the Democrats? 1:00:24

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The Shooting of Donald Trump: America and Violence 56:54

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Republics in Danger: Election Crisis in France and America—and Lessons for Britain 56:15

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Labour's shallow victory, with Freddie Sayers 38:36

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Labour Landslide: The Brutality of British Elections 58:23

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Britain on the Edge: Election Day 25:10

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Is Biden Gone? The Democratic Party after THAT debate 56:39

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Apocalypse in Toryland 28:37

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France Enters Its Summer of Crisis 1:01:41

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Has the SNP Blown it? 31:54

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When Scotland Votes 58:39

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London's Dissident Left 28:04

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Europe's France Shock 54:39

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Nigel's Rebel Army: These Times Election Special 23:26

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Can Biden Bring Peace to the Middle East? 58:39

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Sunak Jumps 54:35

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Biden’s Car War With China 56:17

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New World, New Labour 56:40

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How the US Controls the World 1:06:19

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The Future of the City, with Bim Afolami and Francesca Carlesi 48:38

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Can Britain Afford More On Defence? 1:00:11

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The Next Oil War? 54:07

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Crisis: Iran Attacks 58:02

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These Times Live: War and Peace in the Middle East 48:38

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The Return of ISIS 58:26

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