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The State of It

Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweightsPatrick Maguire, Steven Swinford, Gabriel Pogrund and Caroline Wheeler and as they dig deep into the latest tea room tip offs, reveal insider conversations and bring analysis, authority and insight.No party loyalty. No spin. Not hosted by some old politicians. Taking you into the real business of politics, from those who live it daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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10:27

How Russia will exploit the latest attempt on Trump's...

The State of It ·

2024/09/16

After a second apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump, how will the Kremlin exploit the links between the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, and Ukraine? The Times' US Correspondent Jacqui Goddard and Russia expert Mark Galeotti share their analysis.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more:

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32:14

Frontline Special - Senior retired American General...

The State of It ·

2024/09/15

In this extended Frontline conversation senior retired American General Lieutenant General Ben Hodges discusses the pressure from within Russia on Vladimir Putin to remove Ukrainian soldiers from the Kursk region, and how that might impact their efforts within Ukraine.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more:

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17:35

Frontline Special - Major General Mick Ryan (Extended)

The State of It ·

2024/09/14

In this extended Frontline conversation Major General Mick Ryan, former Australian Army Commander and author of the book "The War for Ukraine" discusses the dramatic slowing of Russia's advance in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, and the limit that is putting on Vladimir Putin's pre-Winter ambitions. It comes as Ukraine may be able to attack further into Russia using American and British-made long range missiles - if they permit Kyiv to do so.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to

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9:43

The West's quandary: call Putin's bluff or heed his...

The State of It ·

2024/09/13

Vladimir Putin's rhetoric has hit new heights, warning the West Russia will be at war with NATO if the UK and US allow Ukraine to fire their weapons on to Russian territory. So how do they respond? Are his threats to be taken seriously or does Ukraine's plight outweigh the risks? Former Director of the Royal United Services Institute Michael Clarke analyses their options, as Joe Biden and Sir Keir Starmer discuss it in the Oval office.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global

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9:54

Biden prepares to let Ukraine use long-range missiles...

The State of It ·

2024/09/12

The US and UK look set to allow Ukraine to use British long-range Storm Shadow missiles to attack targets inside Russia - but what explains their change of position? The Times' Defence Editor, Larisa Brown, shares her analysis. Plus, former British diplomat Tim Willasey-Wilsey discusses potential future peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign

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10:18

Israel and Ukraine left with major questions after...

The State of It ·

2024/09/11

It was the debate many thought might never come: Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris, broadcast live across the world. And while many Americans will have been looking for domestic policy, the outcome of the election between the two Presidential hopefuls will have ramifications for everyone on the planet. So what foreign policies were revealed in the "ABC News Presidential Debate"? Who gave Ukraine and Israel reassurances of the support they are seeking from the next president? Professor of US

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10:32

Elite Ukrainian divers disrupt Russian defences

The State of It ·

2024/09/10

Deep behind enemy lines, Kyiv’s special forces wreak havoc on Russia’s Black Sea fleet. The Times correspondent Maxim Tucker meets the divers crucial to this strategic battle, ensuring trade flows. Plus, economist Timothy Ash discusses the turbulent times for the rouble.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more:

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9:52

Suspected Russian drones in NATO airspace

The State of It ·

2024/09/09

Suspected Russian drones have been sighted in NATO airspace over recent days, including causing traffic to be temporarily halted at Sweden's busiest airport. The Times' Foreign Correspondent, Marc Bennetts, analyses the fallout. Plus, leading KGB scholar Anna Knight discusses the growing "choir of discontent" in the Kremlin.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents

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26:24

Frontline Special - Former Royal United Services...

The State of It ·

2024/09/08

In this extended Frontline conversation Professor Michael Clarke, former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, discusses how Russia's push for Pokrovsk is fast becoming a costly operation for Vladimir Putin as he tries to seize the Donbas town before winter.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more:

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29:33

Frontline Special - Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack

The State of It ·

2024/09/07

In this extended Frontline conversation retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack, discusses how the Kremlin regime has been shaken by the inability of Vladimir Putin to control the narrative around Ukraine's invasion into Kursk.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadioRead more: www.thetimes.com

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10:02

Germany's extreme right rise: Naziism mk. ii?

The State of It ·

2024/09/06

As Germany reels from its first extreme right wing party election victory since 1933, the World in 10 asks if Naziism is on its way back? Is this the new normal? And could the Alternative for Germany party have an impact on global politics? Or is the country's history simply making this a more dramatic-looking story than the reality? The Times' Berlin correspondent, Oliver Moody, analyses the fallout and the future.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert

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10:05

US indictments over Russian election interference

The State of It ·

2024/09/05

The US has accused Russia of interfering in its upcoming election, indicting two Russian media executives, issuing sanctions against state media groups and seizing internet domains which America believes have spread misinformation. The FBI and US Attorney General want to crush the issue before the vote, rather than deal with the aftermath as in 2016 and 2020. But how serious is the problem? Are voters really being swayed? And how do you control it? The Times' Washington reporter Hugh Tomlinson

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10:19

Putin avoids arrest during controversial state visit

The State of It ·

2024/09/04

Despite an arrest warrant being issued for Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court he has freely accepted a state visit to Mongolia, one of the court's members. During it he was welcomed with a guard of honour, a military band, and two days of meetings with the country's top brass. So how did he avoid arrest, why would Mongolia let him off, and what might happen to them as a result? The Times' Asia Editor, Richard Lloyd-Parry explains all.Meanwhile should the US heed to a Ukrainian

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10:18

UK's Israel weapons suspension "very uncomfortable...

The State of It ·

2024/09/03

As the UK suspends some of its arms sales to Israel, the ramifications are extremely wide-reaching. From the direct relationship with Israel to the message it sends to Hamas, today's episode digs deep into the impact of the controversial decision and even answers whether it could damage Kamala Harris' chances of winning the White House.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign

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10:15

Netanyahu's dilemma as Israel protests cause havoc

The State of It ·

2024/09/02

As huge numbers of Israelis take to the streets calling for Israel to do a deal that would bring the Hamas-held hostages home, the Times' Middle-East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, looks at the extremely delicate balancing act facing Benjamin Netanyahu. He must juggle a coalition cabinet with views on either side, the electorate who have the power to remove him, and his relations with global allies near and far. Can he bring calm at home while still trying to eliminate Hamas?The World in 10 is the

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27:08

Frontline special - War Studies academic and...

The State of It ·

2024/09/01

In this extended Frontline conversation respected historian and war studies academic, Sir Larence Freedman, discusses why Vladimir Putin must play down Ukraine's Kursk invasion as his whole regime is at risk because of it.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadioRead more: www.thetimes.com

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21:19

Frontline Special - Former fighter pilot and military...

The State of It ·

2024/08/31

In this extended Frontline conversation, former fighter pilot and military analyst, Sean Bell, discusses why Vladimir Putin might appear to be letting Ukraine settle in the Kursk region and what he might be planning for Ukraine come autumn and winter.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadioRead

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10:20

Pressure on as Polio epidemic grips Gaza

The State of It ·

2024/08/30

Israel insists an agreement to lay down weapons for a short time in parts of Gaza is NOT a ceasefire, as a desperate attempt to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children against Polio gets underway. But could it lead to one? And is the action in the West Bank descending into a second Gaza? The Times' Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush digs down into the detail. Meanwhile Ukraine's action inside Russia is laid bear, as journalists are embedded with them for the first time. We hear what has

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10:18

Telegram founder's charges threaten Russia's...

The State of It ·

2024/08/29

As the founder of Russian soldiers' prime communications app, Telegram, is charged with aiding and abetting in France, we analyse the impact it might have on the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, why is Vladimir Putin letting Ukrainian soldiers bed in in Kursk?The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.Watch more:

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10:18

Houthi attack could cause ‘environmental catastrophe’

The State of It ·

2024/08/28

An oil tanker, targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, remains ablaze, posing a massive environmental threat with a million barrels of oil onboard. As attacks on shipping by the Iran-backed group persist, The Times correspondent Richard Spencer delves into the Houthi’s motives, while Yemen specialist and author Helen Lackner explores potential solutions to the crisis.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security

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