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Times Radio

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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Politics Without The Boring Bits

Keir Starmer has stepped up his criticism of Trump, but could that put the UK in the firing line for retaliation from the US?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Patrick Kidd.

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Starmer "Fed Up" With Trump

Reform UK and the Green Party are expected to do well at next month's elections at the expense of the established parties. But is the electorate ready for some of their more radical policies?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the news and politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Sonia Sodha.

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Are The Fringe Parties Still The Fringe?

Iran has agreed to a ceasefire with the US after Trump promised to destroy it - but with the biggest issues still unresolved, can he really claim victory?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Trevor Phillips.

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Has Trump Won The War?

The rapper Ye - formerly known as Kanye West - has been blocked from headlining a festival in London this summer over anti-semitic behaviour. Can we separate the art from the artist? 

We also discuss the cumulative impact of doctors' strikes, and ask why politics - and society - can't get over its obsession with the nineties and noughties.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. 

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Kanye West, Strikes and 90s Nostalgia

Donald Trump has threatened to turn Iran into "hell" in a profanity-laden rant on social media. But with so many conflicting messages and shifting deadlines, should his threats be taken seriously?

Plus, do religious leaders still have a role to play in preaching peace to the world?

Guto Harri unpacks the news and politics of the day with Sebastian Payne and Patrick Kidd.

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Trump's Foul-Mouthed Diplomacy

The US President mocks Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at an Easter event at the White House. Does Macron's response reflect growing anger in Europe over Iran?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby. They also discuss why teachers are turning to the Green Party, Reform UK's pension policy. and why a new deal with the EU could change the name of marmalade. 

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Trump Mocks Starmer (Again)

As Donald Trump threatens to send Iran “back to the Stone Age”, Hugo Rifkind is joined by Times columnists Josh Glancy and Sarah Ditum to unpack the history and significance of that phrase.

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Trump's 'Stone Age' Threat

Keir Starmer has largely ignored several rhetorical attacks against the UK from The White House, should King Charles' state visit be cancelled to send a message?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton.

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How Is Britain Handling Trump's Taunts?

With Labour and The Tories parties losing ground to populists - have centrist parties run out of ideas, or just politicians who can sell them? 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Fraser Nelson.

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The Battle For Big Ideas

Keir Starmer is calling energy bosses into Downing Street to discuss how to limit the economic impact of the war in Iran - but what options does he have?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Seb Payne.

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Energy Shock Leaves Starmer Powerless

Kemi Badenoch asks Keir Starmer if he'll approve more North Sea oil and gas licences, but the Prime Minister tells her it's up to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics off the day with Patrick Maguire and Labour peer Lord Wood.

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PMQs: It's Ed Miliband's Decision

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