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UnHerd

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?

This week, Tom and Helen delve into Donald Trump's open attempt to annex Greenland, retake the Panama Canal, and seduce Canada into joining the United States. 
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Why Trump Wants Greenland (and more)

This week, Tom and Helen delve into Joe Biden's farewell address, why he warned of a new tech oligarchy and the possible new epoch in American politics.
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Why The Oligarchs Now Back Trump

This week, Tom and Helen discuss what Donald Trump's presidency means for Europe, historically, after his revealing first week in office.
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Europe’s Trump Shock

Following on from the previous episode, this week, Tom and Helen expand even further on the topic of Europe and its dependance on the United States.
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Can Europe Survive Trump?

In the wake of revelations about Chinese spy activity in Westminster, Tom and Helen explore the recent history of British-Chinese relations, from Hong Kong, to espionage.
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How George Osborne’s All-In Bet On China Went Wrong

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