Politics Unpacked
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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5 episodes available.
Politics Unpacked
Trump Goes from 'Taco to Waco'
From Gaza and protests to Farage and tariffs — hear incisive political analysis now.
Aug 8, 2025
Politics Unpacked
Kemi The 'Snitch'
From Trump summits to dangerous fillers — sharp takes and unexpected stories inside.
Aug 7, 2025
Politics Unpacked
The Chancellor’s ‘Impossible Trilemma’
When policy, culture and crisis collide, Britain grapples with choices that cannot wait.
Aug 6, 2025
Politics Unpacked
Will The UK-France Migrant Deal Cut Through?
Policy wins can look weak when public anxieties demand theatrical solutions.
Aug 5, 2025
Politics Unpacked
Farage's Growing Entourage
A simmering mix of law-and-order politics, culture wars, and unwanted comebacks.
Aug 4, 2025
