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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christmas Quiz of the Year - part 2 23.12.2016 23:10

Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who has paid attention to news events in 2016. Reporters:Lucy Fisher and Patrick KiddMPs:Michael GoveCaroline FlintColumnists:Jenni RussellPhilip CollinsDiscover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemailSound FX: www.freesound.org Hosted on Acast. Se...

Christmas Quiz of the Year - part 1 20.12.2016 23:57

The Whip Round - Mark Tami 16.12.2016 25:41

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Mark Tami. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Whip Round - Mark Harper 15.12.2016 25:43

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Mark Harper who was the Government Chief Whip in the House of Commons from May 2015 to July 2016. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

The Whip Round - Ann Taylor 14.12.2016 21:05

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Ann Taylor, former Labour Chief Whip. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whip special - Alistair Carmichael 13.12.2016 22:43

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Alistair Carmichael. At the beginning of the Liberal Democrat - Conservative coalition government in May 2010, Carmichael was appointed Deputy Chief Whip and Comptroller of the Household. Presented by...

The Whip Round - Anne Milton 12.12.2016 15:51

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Anne Milton, currently the Deputy Chief Government Whip of the House of Commons. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Live special with Ed Balls and Philip Webster - part 2 09.12.2016 40:50

Matt Chorley hosts this special event recorded in front of 300 Times readers at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster, featuring former MP and dancer Ed Balls and the former political editor at The Times, Philip Webster. The panel answer questions from the audience. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live special with Ed Balls and Philip Webster - part 1 06.12.2016 52:52

Matt Chorley hosts this special event recorded in front of 300 Times readers at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster, featuring former MP and dancer Ed Balls and the former political editor at The Times, Philip Webster. In part 1, the panel discuss keeping Britain out of the Euro, the state of the Labour Party and the Rumba. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast....

There is life in the Lib Dems yet 02.12.2016 14:02

Matt Chorley chats to Lib Dem leader Tim Farron following Zac Goldsmith's defeat to the Lib Dems' Sarah Olney in the Richmond Park by-electionFind out more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there votes in defence? 29.11.2016 32:27

Matt Chorley is joined this week by Times columnist Hugo Rifkind, Times Defence Editor Deborah Haynes and the paper's Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates. The panel discuss Paul Nuttall and the state of Ukip; why both Parliament and the public should care more about defence spending; and problems facing Theresa May. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Autumn Statement Special 23.11.2016 22:32

Matt Chorley hosts this Autumn Statement special direct from the heart of Westminster with Labour MP Rachel Reeves, Times senior political correspondent Lucy Fisher and Ryan Shorthouse from the Bright Blue think tank. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theresa May's drift and muddle 22.11.2016 33:44

Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist and former host of the podcast, Tim Montgomerie, as well as the property editor of The Times, Anne Ashworth and Henry Zeffman from The Times lobby team. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Chorley speaks to Ruth Davidson 14.11.2016 20:14

Matt Chorley chats to the leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, the Leader of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament, and the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Central, Ruth Davidson. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox/signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Election Special 09.11.2016 36:37

On the day the world awoke to the news that Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States of America, Matt Chorley hosts this special recording:Full cast list:Matt Chorley, Red Box EditorTim Shipman, political editor of The Sunday TimesEmma Tucker, deputy editor of The TimesJoseph Sternberg, Wall Street Journal EuropeDaniel Finkelstein, Times columnist Catherine Philp, diplomatic co...

Live special: Boris after Brexit 08.11.2016 50:06

Matt Chorley hosts a special live event which focuses on foreign policy after the Brexit vote. Sign up to the morning email briefing at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special: Richmond by-election 03.11.2016 20:31

Matt Chorley gets out-and-about in Richmond to assess the public's mood ahead of the Richmond by-election, featuring interviews with Nick Clegg and candidates Sarah Olney (Lib Dem) and Zac Goldsmith (Independent).For more information, head to www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPs need to get a grip 01.11.2016 28:15

Matt Chorley is joined by Deputy Political Editor of The Times, Sam Coates, former Tory spin doctor, Paul Stephenson, and one of the contenders to become Ukip's next leader, Suzanne Evans. Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Trumpization here to stay? 25.10.2016 29:21

Matt Chorley is joined by Ann Treneman, Lucy Fisher and Hannah McGrath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump has breached the cloak of civility 18.10.2016 30:27

Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnists Rachel Sylvester and Hugo Rifkind, plus Times politics reporter Henry Zeffman. The panel discuss Philip Hammond becoming the voice of economic reality in the face of a 'hard Brexit'; how to achieve a balance of reason when it comes to the prosecution of high profile personalities and the consequential fall out; and Donald Trump: has he changed the face of...

Does the presidential debate reveal depths of misogyny? 11.10.2016 28:23

Matt Chorley is joined by columnist Jenni Russell, Times policy editor Oliver Wright and Times Deputy Editor, Emma Tucker. Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative conference: it's all about May 04.10.2016 31:59

Matt Chorley hosts the Red Box podcast from the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham with Times columnist Matthew Parris, Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman, and PR guru Jo Tanner. Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Phillips explains all at Red Box fringe debate 29.09.2016 31:53

Labour MP Jess Phillips used an appearance at The Times' Red Box fringe at Labour conference to explain why she has reneged on her threat to quit the party if Corbyn won again. Read more at thetimes.co.uk/redbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour conference: coming to terms with Corbyn 27.09.2016 32:33

Matt Chorley hosts the Red Box podcast from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool with author and journalist Rachel Shabi, former special advisor to Ed Miliband, Ayesha Hazarika and The Times’ senior political correspondent Lucy Fisher. Matt also talks to Chuka Umunna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the point of the Liberal Democrats? 20.09.2016 28:12

Matt Chorley relocates to the Liberal Democrats autumn conference in Brighton to talk about the Party's future. The air is full of optimism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.