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 Fridman and Theo Von. On the other hand, Kamala Harris went on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. Tom is joined in the studio by James Marriott 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
  • Donald Trump: The Sequel

    Donald Trump: The Sequel
    Nov 7 2024
    As the dust begins to settle in the US, Tom is is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of Undercurrents, to discuss Trump's great American triumph and the existential disaster facing the Democrats.

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    37 mins
  • US Election Special: What's Wrong with American Politics?

    US Election Special: What's Wrong with American Politics?
    Nov 5 2024
    As the US goes to the polls, Tom and Helen look back at the last decades of US politics and ask why the current moment, of Trump vs Harris, feels so much more polarised than ever...

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    1 hr
  • Kemi Badenoch: On Race, Empire and Roger Scruton

    Kemi Badenoch: On Race, Empire and Roger Scruton
    Oct 30 2024
    Tom McTague sits down with the controversial Tory firebrand Kemi Badenoch to talk about immigration, being a black Tory politician and why she is the right person to lead the opposition...

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    46 mins
  • Israel Attacks Iran

    Israel Attacks Iran
    Oct 29 2024
    After four weeks, Israel's anticipated revenge attack on Iran was complete. Missiles launched at Iranian missile targets from Israel threatened even more escalation. Tom and Helen dive into the details of what occurred and what the ramifications might be for the region and the wider world.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • These Times Live: The Most Important Election in Modern History

    These Times Live: The Most Important Election in Modern History
    Oct 23 2024
    On 5 November, the American people will go to the polls in what may prove to be the most important election in modern history. From Ukraine to Taiwan, the world is watching with bated breath. Tom and Helen explore these topics in a special These Times live recording, and analyse how both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could redefine the geopolitical fault lines shaping our world...

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    1 hr and 6 mins