The Times Red Box Podcast

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alice Thomson and Matthew Parris. Daniel Finkelstein argues the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats must spend much political energy on a divorce agreement, a protocol for the last year of office and the conduct of a General Election. Alice Thomson discusses the role of institutional care from a personal perspective. Matthew Parris sympathises with the younger generation when it comes to the lack of feedback they receive in the job market and the cruelty of the 'don't call us, we'll call you' culture. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk Follow The Times Opinion pages on Twitter: @TimesOpinion  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil Collins is once again in the hot seat and joined by Peter Brookes, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman. Peter Brookes talks about forming opinions on a variety of issues using his heart over his head. Is it dangerous to form strong opinions without expert knowledge? Matthew Parris wants a crackdown on the 'anti-Europe' ring-leaders in the Conservative Party. Does there need to be more honesty from the backbenchers regarding their stance on Europe? Ann Treneman looks at the funding debate between the Labour Party and the Unions. Should there be reforms in the way political parties are funded? Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk Follow The Times Opinion pages on Twitter: @TimesOpinion  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil Collins is in the hot seat this week and is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Daniel Finkelstein and Hugo Rifkind. Rachel Sylvester assess David Cameron reverting to type on his current stance on welfare, immigration, crime, Europe and pensioners. Nigel Farage recently suggested that Enoch Powell's "basic principle" - that immigration causes tension - is still relevant today. Hugo Rifkind argues this is not the case. Daniel Finkelstein argues for a hypothecated NHS tax to ease the pressure of increasing demand on the ageing health service. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special 2014 edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ann Treneman, Roger Boyes and David Aaronovitch to discuss some potential big talking points in the year ahead. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Extended special enhanced edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by cartoonist Peter Brookes, and columnists Jenni Russell and Hugo Rifkind to review the biggest talking points of 2013. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Matthew Parris and Ian King to discuss how shaking up the private education system could lead to a more meritocratic society, the cutting of benefits for larger families and the sluggish financial recovery in the Eurozone. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk Profiles Tim Montgomerie - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/profile/Tim-Montgomerie Alice Thomson - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/profile/Alice-Thomson Matthew Parris - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/profile/Matthew-Parris Ian King - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/profile/Ian-King  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Roger Boyes, Libby Purves and Matthew Syed to discuss what lessons can be drawn in governance from Nelson Mandela's political temperament in South Africa, the impact of raising the age of retirement and the morality in medical ethics. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Daniel Finkelstein and Ann Treneman to discuss the Coalition Government's management of the energy market, Boris Johnson's sentiment that greed is useful, plus the panel debate sensitivity in popular debate. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Phil Collins, Juliet Samuel and Phil Webster to discuss modernisation in the Conservative Party, how much the Co-op scandal will hurt Labour and the Tomlinson report into the Royal Bank of Scotland. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The worth of the wealthy, the price of a degree and a new generation in the Shadow Cabinet. Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Jenni Russell and Rachel Sylvester to debate Boris Johnson's claims that the rich are propping up the UK's ailing economy. Also, are too many graduates chasing too few jobs? Plus, the panel discuss a new generation in the Shadow Cabinet. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Libby Purves, Philip Collins and David Aaronovitch to discuss the problem of rising house prices in London which are slamming the door on future Dick Whittingtons, plus John Major's recent intervention in politics and the ban of Malala Yousafzai's book in Pakistan. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Matthew Parris, Daniel Finkelstein and Rachel Sylvester to discuss 'tribal' segmentation strategy in political campaigning, the relationship between economic growth and the cost of living, plus where should we draw the line when it comes to reporting suspicious pedophiliac activity? Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.store.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Alice Thompson and Hugo Rifkind to discuss the UK's diplomatic relations in regards to agenda equality, digital data surveillance and personal liability in face of potential risk. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.store.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman to discuss casual mendacity in the Police force, Nick Clegg's call for tighter controls on free schools and the Conservative Party's attitude towards the populist right. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.store.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Francis Elliott and Jenni Russell to discuss Britain's relationship with China and India, the latest Labour reshuffle and the proliferation of political debate in the UK. Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.store.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson to discuss the standing of each party leader after conference season. Is Cameron trying to do nothing? Is Miliband just un-prime ministerial? And is Nick Clegg even smugger than before? Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read Subscribe to The Times: www.store.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, David Aaronovitch and Ann Treneman to discuss the new leaders of the church and our online prejudices. Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read/id660638948?mt=2 Subscribe to The Times: www.store.thetimes.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the company of Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Danny Finkelstein, Tim Montgomerie introduces this special episode and picks his five key moments from this political season. You can subscribe for free in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-y…id660638948?mt=2 RSS feed: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/47147192…comment/tracks Subscribe to The Times for the best in news, sport and comment: store.thetimes.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much influence should political spouses have? Is the situation in Egypt a sign the Arab spring has failed? Can you believe George Osborne's promise not to raise taxes post election? Tim Montgomerie puts these and other questions to Danny Finkelstein, Alice Thomson and Roger Boyes. You can subscribe for free in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-y…id660638948?mt=2 RSS feed: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/47147192…comment/tracks Subscribe to The Times for the best in news, sport and comment: store.thetimes.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Ed Milliband's leadership in trouble? Could this be his defining moment? Is it the end for centre left parties in Europe? Tim Montgomerie puts these and other questions to Phil Collins, Gaby Hinsliff and Ann Treneman. You can subscribe for free in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-y…id660638948?mt=2 RSS feed: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/47147192…comment/tracks Subscribe to The Times for the best in news, sport and comment: store.thetimes.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.