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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
  • PMQs: The Sun Sets On Starmer's Premiership?

    PMQs: The Sun Sets On Starmer's Premiership?
    Jun 10 2026

    Keir Starmer clashes with Kemi Badenoch over defence spending, with the Tory leader accusing him of 'scrabbling around for a legacy'.


    Patrick Maguire and Stefan Boscia join Hugo Rifkind to unpack the exchanges.

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    45 mins
  • Is Burnham Ready To Be Disliked?

    Is Burnham Ready To Be Disliked?
    Jun 9 2026

    Rather than aiming to be liked, should modern day politicians relish the relentless, universal public and online hatred they face and use it to fuel their arguments?


    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Carol Lewis.

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    29 mins
  • Starmer Enters The 'Legacy Era'

    Starmer Enters The 'Legacy Era'
    Jun 8 2026

    The prime minister is reportedly entering his "legacy era", with a major defence spending plan and new restrictions on children's social media use - but what will Keir Starmer's legacy actually be?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd.

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    32 mins
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