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Join Matt Chorley as he guides you through what really matters in British politics. Formerly the Red Box podcast, he brings together the best interviews, smartest analysis and funniest panel discussions from his Times Radio show, Politics Without The Boring Bits.
Listen live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/
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The Brexit Interview: Tim Shipman
Brexit was the greatest conundrum visited on the British political class in the last 80 years, according to Sunday Times Chief Political Commentator Tim Shipman.
He sits down with Matt to discuss his latest book examining the years following the EU referendum, charting Theresa May's turbulent time in office and eventual downfall - and explains why it often resembled a political version of Game of Thrones.
Now Way Out is available to buy at Times Bookshop and Times+ members can enjoy a 10% discount.
Plus, you can enjoy great offers and recommendations from our literary critics. Explore thousands of great reads by going to timesbookshop.co.uk now.
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If Harry Clark Ruled The World
Winner of "The Traitors" Harry Clark tells Matt what he would do if he ruled the world, including giving everyone a day off every month
Plus: Times Red Box Editor Lara Spirit is back in the Times archive for her A-Z of Parliament - this week looking at "M" for Michael Foot -
Why Tories Prefer Dark Chocolate
When it comes to chocolate, why are Tories pro-dark and Labour supporters pro-milk? Matt looks at exclusive YouGov polling and dives into the politics of chocolate at a time when cocoa prices are soaring.
Plus: James Marriott and Miranda Green discuss Rishi Sunak's "moral mission" to reform welfare, why young adults are being infantilised, and why Liz Truss broke with Royal protocol.
Columnists: (02:45)
The Big Thing: (25:00)
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The Tory MP, The 3am Call And The Drunk Dog
Mark Menzies MP is being investigated by the Conservative party following claims he misused campaign funds, making a late-night call to a 78-year-old aide because he had been locked up by "bad people".
The Fylde MP, who has lost the Tory whip, denies the claims.
Matt discusses the remarkable details with Billy Kenber, the Times journalist who broke the story, Conservative MP John Hayes, and Times columnists Matthew Parris and Manveen Rana.
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PMQs: Lettuce vs Lawyers
For the first time in a month, Tim Shipman joins Matt Chorley to pause and unpack the action from the Commons chamber as Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak attack each other's predecessors and tax plans.
Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss whether Rishi Sunak's good week could create some momentum for the Conservatives, meeting unfriendly politicians and whether musicians should blame the audience for a bad show.
Columnists (02:47)
PMQs Unpacked (25:26)
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10 Minutes To Save Liz Truss
Liz Truss is back with her new book '10 Years To Save The West', where she recounts her brief time in Number 10. Matt brings you the best bits courtesy of impressionist Nerine Skinner and discusses the Truss legacy with former adviser Kirsty Buchanan, biographers Harry Cole and James Heale, and Truss backer Mark Littlewood.
Plus: What risk does the CRINK alliance - that's China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - pose to the world order?
How To Win An Election (03:44)
10 Minutes To Save Liz Truss (20:22)
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Customer Reviews
A great light touch to reduce the misery!
I listen daily either live or via the podcast….I love the deep expertise worn lightly!!
Great podcast
A must listen every week especially the focus group episodes. Hate the new show picture though - sorry!
New comedy format
Eek. The columnists are good, and some of the more serious political thing, but the “light-hearted” comedy stuff is pretty woeful. Used to be a much listen, but now I generally just listen to columnists bit abs the odd interview. And I don’t automatically download any more. Still, things change, and plenty of people like new format.
UPDATE: If we wanted to listen to the other podcast, we would be doing so, you really don’t need to give it us on this one on a weekly basis. Very much miss Finkelstein as a columnist, or any political columnists on Tuesday. Can’t Patrick M have a regular slot with Lara or something?