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These Times

The history of right now hosted by Tom McTague and Helen Thompson


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  • 124. Trump, Putin and Europe’s Historic Crisis

    01:05:24||Season 1, Ep. 124
    This week Tom and Helen discuss the impact that peace talks with Russia might have on the United States security commitment to Europe.

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  • 123. Trump's Tariff War

    01:04:44||Season 1, Ep. 123
    In this episode of These Times, Tom and Helen discuss the deep history behind Trump's latest round of tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada; how the US has used tariffs throughout history, how protectionism shifted between the Democratic and Republican parties, and what it all means for global politics.
  • 122. Can Europe Survive Trump?

    52:12||Season 1, Ep. 122
    Following on from the previous episode, this week, Tom and Helen expand even further on the topic of Europe and its dependance on the United States.
  • 121. Europe’s Trump Shock

    01:02:43||Season 1, Ep. 121
    This week, Tom and Helen discuss what Donald Trump's presidency means for Europe, historically, after his revealing first week in office.
  • 120. Why The Oligarchs Now Back Trump

    01:01:42||Season 1, Ep. 120
    This week, Tom and Helen delve into Joe Biden's farewell address, why he warned of a new tech oligarchy and the possible new epoch in American politics.
  • 119. Why Trump Wants Greenland (and more)

    01:12:25||Season 1, Ep. 119
    This week, Tom and Helen delve into Donald Trump's open attempt to annex Greenland, retake the Panama Canal, and seduce Canada into joining the United States.
  • 118. Who is Elon Musk?

    01:07:45||Season 1, Ep. 118
    For the first episode of 2025, Tom and Helen take a deep dive into the life and worldview of the world's richest man; who is Elon Musk, what does he believe - and what does he want?