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These Times - National Conservatism: New or Old?
Season 1 Episode 5
With the Tories struggling in the polls and the first “National Conservative” convention meeting in the UK this week, Tom and Helen take a look at the history of the Conservative Party and what it re…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
These Times - Axis of Evil: An Interview with David Frum
Season 1 Episode 4
In this one-off special, Tom McTague interviews the conservative commentator, activist and former White House speechwriter David Frum — the man who coined George Bush’s famous “axis of evil.” Helen w…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
These Times - Ukraine and the world order
Season 1 Episode 3
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…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
These Times - Coronation and The Union - Part 2
Season 1 Episode 2
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 h…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
These Times - Coronation and power - Part 1
Season 1 Episode 1
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 Tim…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
These Times from UnHerd - Coming Soon
Season 1
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 g…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago