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UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts — and, of course, to get in touch with all your questions and comments so we can respond in future episodes. 


Email us at thesetimes@unherd.com or tweet us at @thesetimespod


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These Times

The Economist's Defence Editor Shashank Joshi joins Tom and Helen for an early episode this week to discuss how the Assad regime fell so rapidly and what this means for Syria and the world.

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Revolution in Syria

Following the collapse of the French government, Tom and Helen discuss the Franco-German crisis in the new age of Trump.

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Europe’s Franco-German Crisis: Macron and Scholz Stare Into The Abyss

This week Tom and Helen return to the extraordinary situation in Syria and question whether it's really possible to have a unified Syrian state.

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Can Syria Survive?

For our Christmas special episode Tom and Helen take a look back at the state of British politics this year and ask the question - Is British politics unravelling?

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The Year British Politics Hollowed Out

On the final episode of the year, Tom and Helen reflect on the events of 2024 and how they may effect the geopolitical future.

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The Year of War, Donald Trump and an Ascendant Turkey

For the first episode of 2025, Tom and Helen take a deep dive into the life and worldview of the world's richest man; who is Elon Musk, what does he believe - and what does he want?

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Who is Elon Musk?

UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts — and, of course, to get in touch with all your questions and comments so we can respond in future episodes.

Email us at thesetimes@unherd.com or tweet us at @thesetimespod

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These Times from UnHerd - Coming Soon

The Coronation of King Charles III marks a momentous day not only in the life of the new monarch, but also for the British monarchy and the country as a whole. In this very first episode of These Times, Tom McTague and Helen Thompson discuss what this year’s ceremony reveals about Britain’s place in the world and how much has changed since previous coronations.

Twitter: 

@tommctague

@HelenHet20

@TheseTimesPod

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Coronation and power - Part 1

In the second of our two-part opening special on the Coronation of King Charles III, Tom and Helen discuss what the ceremony reveals about the state of the Union at home, the political fudge at its heart and how historical disputes about religion remain key in understanding how it still functions.

Twitter: 

@tommctague

@HelenHet20

@TheseTimesPod

Please don't forget to subscribe and tell all your friends about These Times. If you have any feedback or questions for a future episode, email Tom and Helen at thesetimes@unherd.com

These Times, from UnHerd. The history of today’s politics with Tom McTague and Helen Thompson
Each week Tom and Helen explore the great forces and ideas that led us to where we are right now. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why.

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Coronation and The Union - Part 2

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and to what extent it has changed the world order. Tom and Helen look at the security situation in Europe, the growing power of Turkey, and India — and, of course, how it all fits into the emerging battle for supremacy between the United States and China. 

Twitter: @tommctague @HelenHet20 @TheseTimesPod

Please don't forget to subscribe and tell all your friends about These Times. If you have any feedback or questions for a future episode, email Tom and Helen at thesetimes@unherd.com

These Times, from UnHerd. The history of today’s politics with Tom McTague and Helen Thompson

Each week Tom and Helen explore the great forces and ideas that led us to where we are right now. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine and the world order

In another Q&A episode, Tom and Helen turn to your questions on Brexit and Britain's relationship with the wider European Community. 

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2. YOUR QUESTIONS: Charles De Gaulle, Brexit and Britain's History within the European Community

2. YOUR QUESTIONS: Charles De Gaulle, Brexit and Britain's History within the European Community

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