Great show, but Ads need looking at
The show is full of excellent analysis and historical context for world events. However, someone really needs to look at the situation with the ads, where there are the following issues: (1) volume levels are not matched with the podcast, so once the ads start your eardrums get blown out by the sudden spike in volume; (2) ad breaks can start mid-sentence or even mid word, making some sections hard to follow; (3) sometimes ads are so close to the end of the episode that the show only comes back from the ad break for 10s or so, just end the episode at that point before playing the ads.
KnottyRocker via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/31/23
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When Helen speaks about historical events and their implications this is great, but I’d recommend buying her book as it’s all in there laid out succinctly . When they discuss contemporary politics, Tom just parrots far right lines, and praises populists. I probably shouldn’t have expected more...Read full review »
jbsvxh via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/08/24
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
Wonderful to have Helen Thompson back, after the sad loss of Talking Politics, RIP. It is a pleasure to listen to people who know what they’re talking about develop arguments at length and without gimmicks.
xtrapnel via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/29/23
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