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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

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

Is President Trump backing off Iran? Why does Britain needs a return to wartime frugality? And what is Jeremy Corbyn doing with Kneecap in Cuba? 

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Trump, The Cost Of Living And Corbyn In Cuba

As Donald Trump threatens to 'massively blow up' the world’s biggest gas field, energy markets are feeling the pressure. Will there be pressure for the government to step in, and can the country afford it?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet Samuel and Matthew Syed. 

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The Global Energy Crisis

Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asked Keir Starmer about his decision to make Peter Mandelson US ambassador at PMQs today. But MPs were left frustrated by the Prime Minister's evasive responses.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with The Sunday Times' Deputy Political Editor Lara Spirit and the comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman.

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PMQs: Starmer Swerves Mandelson Questions

Reform UK launches a competition to pay one winner’s energy bills for a year - is the party attempting to out-stunt Ed Davey?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Sarah Ditum.

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Can Farage Out-Stunt Ed Davey?

Keir Starmer claims he's brought financial stability back to the economy and defends his leadership during the war in Iran - but will the public be grateful?

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

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Starmer To The Rescue?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day - from the fallout from the Mandelson files, to the US easing sanctions on Russian oil, to Nigel Farage's problem with the pollsters.

With Michael Binyon and Daisy McAndrew.

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Iran, Mandelson, and Farage Fighting The Polls

Kemi Badenoch claims Keir Starmer misled MPs over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. How badly damaged is the prime minister?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Jenni Russell.

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Did Starmer Mislead MPs Over Mandelson?

Accusations of U-turns were flying at a raucous PMQs, with Kemi Badenoch claiming Keir Starmer is changing course on fuel duty - and Starmer accusing her of shifting her position over Iran.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Lara Spirit and former Conservative Minister Steve Baker.

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PMQs: The Mother of All U-Turns

President Trump's rhetoric towards Iran is visceral, aggressive and often confusing - but is he aiming his bombastic language at Iranians, Republicans, or his reflection in the mirror? 

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

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Trump's Words Of War

The looming domestic problem in the government's in-tray is the impact of war in the Middle East on the British economy - will the government need to intervene? 

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

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Will Ministers Have To Act On Energy Bills?

The government hopes to tackle the sensitive and costly system for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in England - but will Labour MPs support the reforms, or force Starmer into yet another U-turn?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Seb Payne.

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Will SEND be Labour's Next Rebellion?

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