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“This podcast has become a personal comfort place, where thoughtful, unagitated discussions take center stage. It contextualizes current events with historical and structural insights, offering a global perspective. Even though I’m still in the late stages of grief for my former favorite podcast,...”Read full review »
DaNielA_InSichtweite via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/04/24
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“Great podcast. Took me a little while to get to grips with the delivery style but sticking with it was very much worth it. An essential podcast for those with an interest in international relations.”
Robbie Garthland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/24
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“Two interesting and smart hosts! Have been listening to and reading books by Helen
Thompson for years, including every episode of Talking Politics she was ever on!”
RiderSCNJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“Congratulations to Helen and Tom on their achievement with this series. It is a pleasure to listen to and learn from. Wishing you both many successes in your future work on this one.”
JMA.Mauritius via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/22/24
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“Need to work a bit on structure and delivery style. It’s becoming more difficult to listen to.”
CastelloHouse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/17/24
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“No analysis of apparent Israeli escalations and reasoning behind it, which is a significant omission if this podcast wants to be taken seriously.”
>>l via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/24
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“Simply Brilliant ! Learned loads ! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute”
Kateoldbean via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/24
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“Like listening to the telephone directory being read out.”
akr393 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/24
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“Each subject is lengthy discussed with great knowledge … depth and multi dimension perspective Great show”
etkowdky via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
04/03/24
“The hosts are pros, seem to genuinely engage in dialogue with each other and their guests, and possess appealing gifts for articulation.”
Jed-I jester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“I’ve listened to all of the episodes over the last year. The quality of the analysis, the ability to take something so complex and put it simply, and the broad range of topics makes this podcast one of the best geopolitical podcasts there is. Look forward to hearing more.”
Mirtles79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
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“I’ve just come across this podcast having heard of unHurd through others talking about it. Really insightful and interesting conversations!”
Mortawel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
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“Excellent discussions, wonderfully well informed. How do these people know so much?”
PCM321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
03/06/24
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“Engaging and intelligent”
Lukage303 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Could you not have found an iota of positivity? A glimmer of hope?”
An1t via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/24
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“Helen continues to be a great podcaster.”
Ifaiw via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/29/24
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“These Times offers in-depth analysis of current affairs as well as historical events in a nuanced and informing way.
It can be a bit difficult to understand every single aspect of a subject, but still worth your while”
CPH-40 via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
02/27/24
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“When you bimble to work and football thinking what’s going on in the world? A refreshing factual explanation with context but no political slant. It’s a gift!”
PKD Transplant via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/27/24
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“In a really fast changing world that many under 55 won’t understand, this podcast really helps you understand the crucial role that geopolitics is about to play in global trade. As an investor you really to listen to understand just how important it will be for portfolio management.”
olviaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/27/24
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“Helen is simply the most insightful commentator I’ve heard when it comes to the geopolitics of the 20th/21st centuries. Tom is intelligent and a competent foil but Helen elevates this podcast, as she did Talking Politics, making These Times essential listening.”
Padmakumara5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/24/24
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“Essential listening for anyone trying to get a grip on global affairs. Always impartial, balanced judgement. In my view the very best podcast out there. Have listened to them all and quality never varies.”
Inside and Outside The Box via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/24
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“I’m fifteen minutes into my first listening and it is already worth the full five stars.”
Aleksandra Tintinfan i UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/24
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“Discussions are a bit shallow and do not present multiple perspectives as I expect a historian or two to be able to do.”
spastic asp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“very good review of and assessment of “these times”, unravelling the complexity of the modern world. A must listen podcast if you want to understand how we got where we are.”
gmcsykes via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
02/13/24
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“Great Podcast that focuses on the history of current events. The background provided to current events has a special flavor: hard nosed geopolitical and economic considerations dominate the narrative. This is a very valuable point of view enriching one’s understanding of the world. Facts are...”Read full review »
ConnyAlt via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/13/24
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“A smart, historical take on current events. I am excited each time I see a new episode in my feed. Tracing an historical context is such an effective concept for better understanding the time we live in.”
Peter_Chicago via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“Political and Geopolitical analysis of the highest order. So much better than the competition. Superb - more please!”
Get Behind the Sofa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/24
“The best geopolitical analysis in the podcast form .”
Celia of Devon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/06/24
“I learn so much from the pod, and really appreciate your thoughtful approach to the ideas of the day.”
NotElizabeth via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/30/24
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“The podcast brings us into perspective what lead to what happens now in this turbulent world. Very well-structured and interesting. Highly recommended.”
Astoror via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/17/24
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“So fabulous to listen to informed discussants. One of the best serious podcasts available”
Thesispants via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/16/24
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“Tells you what happened, and what may happen next…”
Nick Latty via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/16/24
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“The best analysis of 2023 - truly a masterclass. Thank you.”
aged librarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/12/24
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“Just such an informed, thoughtful, easy to listen to podcast…
If I only had 1 podcast…it would be this”
Nigel Watson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/24
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“Helen and Tom provide excellent, detailed background information about topic being discussed. I always learn a great deal from their podcast episodes. Highly recommend subscribing to this podcast.”
Toronto Gran via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/09/24
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“Always interesting and enlightening”
Remi Moses fanclub via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/24
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“Look forward to this every week, Helen and Tom provide their measured and informed takes on UK and global big trends. Always a really good listen.”
cathythephd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/24
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“Thoughtful, illuminating, in- depth and knowledgeable analysis of geopolitics - one of the best podcasts out there!”
Moor ba tat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/24
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“Brilliant podcast!
Great hosts, guests, and the analysis is rigorous. One of the most stimulating current affairs/politics podcasts imo, learn things every time. Thanks :)”
Lyd195 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/24
“The pairs global and UK national views and knowledge are perfectly combined with a reasonable pacing.
All the best from Stockholm, Sweden.”
MalvinJS via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/03/24
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“Look forward to it every week.”
Wharf51 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/07/23
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“I couldn’t understand a word Torsten Bell was saying. He was talking exclusively to Tom and Helen and forgetting there’s a wider world out there. The effect was to diminish his observations.
We’re bright, we want to understand, but don’t forget who is beyond the microphone.”
So proud !! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/23
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“Great in-depth discussions about geo-politics, economics and history. Found the latest episode with Torsten Bell very revealing.”
JimmyTheWheels via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/28/23
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“A very good listen. A nice, step-by-step, historically, politically, and economically informed, approach is used to explain and contextualise the topic or situation being discussed. The recent Israel / Middle East episodes (starting with The Israel - Hamas War) are excellent.”
Morrimark95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/23
“See above”
wewonthewar via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/23
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“I very much enjoyed Helen Thompson and David Runciman’s Talking Politics (please bring it back) and was curious to see whether the same chemistry would hold with Tom McT. I was unsure at first but having just listened to the really excellent episode on the Israel-Hamas war, I can recommend...”Read full review »
KdeKundevar via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/03/23
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