• Trump Mocks Starmer (Again)
    Apr 3 2026

    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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    31 mins
  • Trump's 'Stone Age' Threat
    Apr 2 2026

    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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    32 mins
  • How Is Britain Handling Trump's Taunts?
    Apr 1 2026

    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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    34 mins
  • The Battle For Big Ideas
    Mar 31 2026

    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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    35 mins
  • Energy Shock Leaves Starmer Powerless
    Mar 30 2026

    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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    34 mins
  • Has Trump Run Out Of Options?
    Mar 27 2026

    Donald Trump insists peace talks with Iran are going “very well” - but is also considering deploying more troops to the region. Does he have a strategy, or is he running out of options?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.

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    30 mins
  • Starmer's Fuel Fiction
    Mar 26 2026

    The government has railed against "profiteering" by energy companies during the cost of living crisis, but evidence suggests there hasn't been any - are ministers guilty of needlessly kicking the private sector?


    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Sarah Ditum.

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    32 mins
  • PMQs: It's Ed Miliband's Decision
    Mar 25 2026


    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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    42 mins