• These Times

  • By: UnHerd
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These Times

By: UnHerd
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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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Episodes
  • Donald Trump: Peacemaker President?

    Donald Trump: Peacemaker President?
    Nov 19 2024
    Following Joe Biden's controversial decision over the weekend to authorise Ukrainian forces to fire American missiles deep into Russia itself, Tom and Helen explore what a Trump presidency means for war and peace across the world, not just in Ukraine, but in China, the Middle East and the border with Mexico...

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    1 hr
  • Is Pop Culture Right Wing?

    Is Pop Culture Right Wing?
    Nov 14 2024
    Donald Trump won the podcast battle by appearing on the shows of right-leaning stars like Joe Rogan, Lex Friedman and Theo Von. On the other hand, Kamala Harris went on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. Tom is joined in the studio by James Marriot to discuss the decline of liberal dominance in the world of popular culture, from the Rest is History, to Batman the Dark Knight...

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    57 mins
  • What Trump Means: Musk and Mars, Germany and Ukraine

    What Trump Means: Musk and Mars, Germany and Ukraine
    Nov 12 2024
    What awaits Europe after Donald Trump's second coming? Will it mark the end of the war in Ukraine or the end of America's defence of Europe? What role does Elon Musk have to play? From the China trade war to space travel, Tom and Helen bring it all into focus...

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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