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Politics Unpacked

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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

Theresa May's drift and muddle

Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist and former host of the podcast, Tim Montgomerie, as well as the property editor of The Times, Anne Ashworth and Henry Zeffman from The Times lobby team. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 201634 min

Matt Chorley speaks to Ruth Davidson

Matt Chorley chats to the leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, the Leader of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament, and the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Central, Ruth Davidson. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox/signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201620 min

US Election Special

On the day the world awoke to the news that Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States of America, Matt Chorley hosts this special recording:Full cast list:Matt Chorley, Red Box EditorTim Shipman, political editor of The Sunday TimesEmma Tucker, deputy editor of The TimesJoseph Sternberg, Wall Street Journal EuropeDaniel Finkelstein, Times columnist Catherine Philp, diplomatic correspondent for The TimesOriginally broadcast on The Times Facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Nov 09, 201637 min

Live special: Boris after Brexit

Matt Chorley hosts a special live event which focuses on foreign policy after the Brexit vote. Sign up to the morning email briefing at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 201650 min

Special: Richmond by-election

Matt Chorley gets out-and-about in Richmond to assess the public's mood ahead of the Richmond by-election, featuring interviews with Nick Clegg and candidates Sarah Olney (Lib Dem) and Zac Goldsmith (Independent).For more information, head to www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 201621 min

MPs need to get a grip

Matt Chorley is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Times, Sam Coates, former Tory spin doctor, Paul Stephenson, and one of the contenders to become Ukip's next leader, Suzanne Evans.Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 201628 min

Is Trumpization here to stay?

Matt Chorley is joined by Ann Treneman, Lucy Fisher and Hannah McGrath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201629 min

Trump has breached the cloak of civility

Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Rachel Sylvester and Hugo Rifkind, plus Times politics reporter Henry Zeffman. The panel discuss Philip Hammond becoming the voice of economic reality in the face of a 'hard Brexit'; how to achieve a balance of reason when it comes to the prosecution of high profile personalities and the consequential fall out; and Donald Trump: has he changed the face of politics forever?Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Oct 18, 201630 min

Does the presidential debate reveal depths of misogyny?

Matt Chorley is joined by columnist Jenni Russell, Times policy editor Oliver Wright and Times Deputy Editor, Emma Tucker.Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201628 min

Conservative conference: it's all about May

Matt Chorley hosts the Red Box podcast from the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham with Times columnist Matthew Parris, Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman, and PR guru Jo Tanner. Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 201632 min

Jess Phillips explains all at Red Box fringe debate

Labour MP Jess Phillips used an appearance at The Times' Red Box fringe at Labour conference to explain why she has reneged on her threat to quit the party if Corbyn won again. Read more at thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 201632 min

Labour conference: coming to terms with Corbyn

Matt Chorley hosts the Red Box podcast from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool with author and journalist Rachel Shabi, former special advisor to Ed Miliband, Ayesha Hazarika and The Times’ senior political correspondent Lucy Fisher. Matt also talks to Chuka Umunna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 201633 min

What is the point of the Liberal Democrats?

Matt Chorley relocates to the Liberal Democrats autumn conference in Brighton to talk about the Party's future. The air is full of optimism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 201628 min

Nick Clegg and Ed Balls

Matt Chorley joins Nick Clegg to reflect on his time as Deputy Prime Minister; plus, the Red Box editor also chats to Ed Balls as the former Member of Parliament prepares for his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 201643 min

Can the Labour Party be saved?

Matt Chorley is joined by Tory MP James Cleverly, Labour MP Emma Reynolds and SNP MP Stewart McDonald to debate the future of the Labour Party, Theresa May's impossible job and whether the SNP have peaked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 201636 min

Live Red Box - Britain After Brexit Part 2

Host Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Matthew Parris, Patrick Kidd and Alice Thomson to answer questions from the audience on life since the Brexit vote.Recorded live at a Times+ members event in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 201654 min

Live Red Box - Britain After Brexit

Recorded live at a Times+ members event in London.Host Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Matthew Parris, Patrick Kidd and Alice Thomson to discuss life since the Brexit vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 201636 min

How will Theresa May run the country?

Host Matt Chorley is joined by Times policy editor Oli Wright who thinks Labour are turning into Ukip, political reporter Henry Zeffman who has been keeping score on Labour's turf wars and Jill Rutter on 'freakery' in Number 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 201632 min

Witnessing the arc of disappointment

Matt Chorley is joined by The Times' Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates, political adviser, strategist and commentator John McTernan and Times' Head of News Fay Schlesinger. The Red Box podcast is taking a short break and will return 23rd August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 201639 min

The dawn of May

Three weeks ago the polls told us Britain would stay in the EU. David Cameron was the Prime Minister. Boris Johnson and George Osborne were frontrunners to replace him. Michael Gove was spoken of as a Deputy Prime Minister. Nigel Farage was Ukip leader. Jeremy Corbyn had a full cabinet. Stephen Crabb was a committed family man. And Andrea Leadsom was the Minister of State for energy who was told to smile during TV debates. Now everything has changed. To discuss all this and more, host Matthew Ch...

Jul 12, 201629 min

Leaving is the new black

Host Matthew Chorley is joined by Times columnists Daniel Finkelstein and Jenni Russell plus Professor of Politics and Red Box regular Matthew Goodwin. The panel discuss the choppy waters of post-Brexit Britain and the uncertain future facing Labour, Ukip and the Conservative Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 201632 min

What a mess

To pick up the figurative pieces post-EU referendum, Matt Chorley chairs an emotional and heated discussion on what comes next after Britain voted to leave the EU.Featuring Times columnists Tim Montgomerie, Phil Collins and Deputy Editor Emma Tucker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 201636 min

Britain votes to leave

Red Box Editor Matt Chorley discusses the fall out of the ‪#‎EUReferendum‬ results with the Sunday Times' Political Editor, Tim Shipman.Note - this recording was live streamed for The Times and The Sunday Times Facebook feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 201630 min

The Finishing Line Approaches

With the respective EU Referendum campaigns nearing the finishing line, host Matt Chorley reflects on the highlights and lowlights of what has been a long, rigorous period of fiery debate. With The Times' Sketch Writer Patrick Kidd, Political Reporter Georgie Keate and diarist Grant Tucker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201633 min

Labour leadership rumblings

Matt Chorley is joined by Senior Political Correspondent at The Times, Lucy Fisher, who contemplates the future of Labour's leadership. Columnist Tim Montgomerie also joins the panel to discuss political scoring following the tragic events in Orlando, plus Times reporter Lucy Bannerman talks about when interviews go wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 201629 min

"Frank discussions": Amber Rudd on Andrea Leadsom

Amber Rudd, the pro-Remain energy secretary, on her relationship with junior energy minister Andrea Leadsom, who back Brexit.Recorded during the Red Box podcast on May 31. Listen to the full episode: https://soundcloud.com/times-comment/eu-referendum-the-debate-heats-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 20161 min

Place Your Bets

As the EU referendum draws nearer, host Matt Chorley delves deeper into the analysis of the latest polls, betting odds and social media strategies. Panel: Michael Savage - Times' Chief Political Correspondent Claire Emes - IpsosMoriMatthew Shaddick - Ladbrokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 06, 201627 min

Steve Hilton interview

Matt Chorley talks to the former director of strategy for David Cameron, Steve Hilton, about his relationship with the Prime Minister, the practicalities of Governance, his stance on the EU referendum and his current business in California. www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201632 min

EU Referendum - the debate heats up

EU Referendum special: In the blue corner, representing Vote Remain, host Matt Chorley is joined by Conservative MP and Energy Secretary Amber Rudd.And in the red corner, Parliamentary spokesperson for Ukip, Suzanne Evans, speaks out for Vote Leave.Deputy Political Editor at The Times, Sam Coates, also joins proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201634 min

Natalie Bennett shows why strong leadership matters

Matt Chorley is joined by The Times' Head of News Fay Schlesinger, Anthony Wells from YouGov and Chief Political Correspondent for The Times, Michael Savage.Fay Schlesinger:A drive to weed out and punish Universities that deliver poor-quality teaching is a step forward as higher education becomes bigger and more expensive. But let’s not allow the system to become homogenised. Everyone remembers their scatty professor who dispensed with notes to launch into an off-topic spiel that left the hungov...

May 17, 201629 min
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