These Times

These Times

UnHerd

The history of right now hosted by Tom McTague and Helen Thompson

57 minutes 27 seconds

Is Pop Culture Right Wing?

Donald Trump won the podcast battle by appearing on the shows of right-leaning stars like Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman and Theo Von. On the other hand, Kamala Harris went on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. Tom is joined in the studio by James Marriott to discuss the decline of liberal dominance in the world of popular culture, from The Rest is History, to Batman the Dark Knight...
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14 November 2024, 12:30 am
1 hour 1 minute

What Trump Means: Musk and Mars, Germany and Ukraine

What awaits Europe after Donald Trump's second coming? Will it mark the end of the war in Ukraine or the end of America's defence of Europe? What role does Elon Musk have to play? From the China trade war to space travel, Tom and Helen bring it all into focus...
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12 November 2024, 12:30 am
37 minutes 26 seconds

Donald Trump: The Sequel

As the dust begins to settle in the US, Tom is is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of Undercurrents, to discuss Trump's great American triumph and the existential disaster facing the Democrats.
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7 November 2024, 12:45 am
59 minutes 33 seconds

US Election Special: What's Wrong with American Politics?

As the US goes to the polls, Tom and Helen look back at the last decades of US politics and ask why the current moment, of Trump vs Harris, feels so much more polarised than ever...
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5 November 2024, 12:30 am
46 minutes 15 seconds

Kemi Badenoch: On Race, Empire and Roger Scruton

Tom McTague sits down with the controversial Tory firebrand Kemi Badenoch to talk about immigration, being a black Tory politician and why she is the right person to lead the opposition...
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30 October 2024, 12:33 am
1 hour 3 minutes

Israel Attacks Iran

After four weeks, Israel's anticipated revenge attack on Iran was complete. Missiles launched at Iranian missile targets from Israel threatened even more escalation. Tom and Helen dive into the details of what occurred and what the ramifications might be for the region and the wider world.
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29 October 2024, 12:09 am
1 hour 6 minutes

These Times Live: The Most Important Election in Modern History

On 5 November, the American people will go to the polls in what may prove to be the most important election in modern history. From Ukraine to Taiwan, the world is watching with bated breath. Tom and Helen explore these topics in a special These Times live recording, and analyse how both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could redefine the geopolitical fault lines shaping our world...
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23 October 2024, 4:07 pm
1 hour 2 minutes

Wanted: Europe’s Missing Leader

With soaring deficits, immigration debates, and a flock of North Korean soldiers arriving in Ukraine to fight alongside Russia, the continent feels adrift. Tom and Helen explore who can really lead Europe out of crisis...
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22 October 2024, 12:00 am
1 hour 4 minutes

100 Days of Starmer: The Ghosts of British Politics

With Keir Starmer's approval ratings at an all-time low and the Tory leadership race staggering to an exhaustive conclusion, Tom and Helen ask why Britain's two main political parties are so useless without any apparent political strategy. Does the ghost of Margaret Thatcher have anything to do with it?
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14 October 2024, 11:30 pm
58 minutes 27 seconds

Israel Prepares to Strike Iran

For our 100th episode, we remain in the Middle East. Israel has just relocated a battalion from Gaza to Lebanon. The anniversary of October 7th has heightened the already feverish tension in the region. Lebanon endures heavy assault, and Israel prepares its retaliation against Iran; Helen Thompson and Tom McTage delve into the developing crisis and explore why oil is so essential…

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7 October 2024, 11:30 pm
59 minutes 41 seconds

Why Nasrallah’s Death Changes Everything

Hezbollah are in disarray. Their leadership is decapitated, and Israeli troops amass at the border. Iran has vowed revenge. In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore what the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah means for the crisis in the Middle East...
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30 September 2024, 11:37 pm
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