The State of It

The State of It

Download on the App Store

The State of It episodes

  • Inside the underground maze where Hamas held hostages

    We hear from the  Times' correspondent in Gaza who has been shown the underground maze where Hamas launched their attack on Israel and held hostages. Plus former President Trump has apparently picked his VP if he wins again - we have analysis of the runners and riders. And find out why France made a US Tiktoker cry. Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Ecuador emergency after TV station invasion

    Ecuador is under curfew with soldiers patrolling the streets. Plus - AI-driven misinformation could be the biggest risk to humanity and questions asked over the disappearing defence secretary.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Ex-Mossad chief: Hamas holds the cards

    Violence continues as America's top diplomat urges restraint in meetings with Israel’s leaders. Plus - record-breaking 2023 was the hottest year, and Tiger Woods reaches the end of an enduring partnership.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  • Whirlwind Middle East tour to encourage calm

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets regional leaders as a Hezbollah leader is killed in an Israeli airstrike. Plus - Spain yet to have an epiphany over blackface and a call for Catholic priests to marry.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • The Boeing mid-air blowout

    More than 170 planes are grounded after part of an Alaska Airlines jet falls away at 16,000 feet. Plus:the female Ukrainian sniper taking the fight to Russia and why Istanbul has become the world's hair transplant capital.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  • The US Supreme Court at the centre of the 2024 presidential race

    The US Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump is struck off ballot.


    We look at how the ripples from the Red Sea could affect the global economy


    Also an invasion of pesky molluscs in the Great Lakes in North America and a look ahead to the hair transplant capital of the world


    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  • How to govern Gaza

    Israel maps out its plan for after the war, as thousands of reservists are sent home to save the economy. Plus - kamikaze drones find success in Ukraine, and Biden sets out his pitch to voters.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Epstein documents cast light on powerful men

    Newly released documents list associates of the convicted paedophile. Plus - migration via Libya is a hot-button political issue in Europe, and Iran threatens a harsh response to bomb blasts.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Drone death sparks fears of wider war

    The targeted killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon could drag more countries into the Gaza conflict. Plus - 'bloated' Oscar Pistorius unrecognisable after years in prison and Ottawa looks to shake off an unfortunate reputation.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Far East woes: South Korea's political attacks as Japan reels from natural & man made tragedies

    As South Korea's opposition leader is stabbed in the neck in front of a hoard of journalists we ask if the country is suffering from political divisions which is leading to an increase in domestic terror attacks.

    Meanwhile its near-neighbour, Japan, already devastated by an earthquake this week, is now dealing with another disaster. But who's to blame for the deadly plane crash at one of the country's main aiports?

    The US and UK are planning a military assault on Houthi rebels who have been attacking ships in the Red Sea. The delicate issue is complicated by the need not to irk Iran. We analyse their options.

    Bitcoin's rise to more than $45 thousand for just one is under the spotlight. Is this the year we all buy in?

    And Tom Brady's first move into English football is falling apart, while killer Mickey Mouse is coming to our big and small screens after Disney's copyright over their first iteration of the loveable rodent expires.

    Download the World in 10 every day for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

About The State of It

From the publisher's feed

What’s really being said inside the corridors of power.


Join Steven Swinford, Patrick Maguire, Ben Riley-Smith and Lara Spirit for exclusive interviews, political scoops and the best…

More shows like The State of It

Political Fix by Financial Times

Political Fix

149 Listeners

The Game by The Times

The Game

271 Listeners

The Politics Show by The New Statesman

The Politics Show

131 Listeners

Coffee House Shots by The Spectator

Coffee House Shots

171 Listeners

Politics Unpacked by Times Radio

Politics Unpacked

108 Listeners

The TLS Podcast by The TLS

The TLS Podcast

181 Listeners

The Ruck by The Times

The Ruck

76 Listeners

Newscast by BBC News

Newscast

663 Listeners

Times Tech by The Sunday Times

Times Tech

172 Listeners

Today in Focus by The Guardian

Today in Focus

968 Listeners

The Business by The Times

The Business

209 Listeners

Giles Coren Has No Idea by The Times

Giles Coren Has No Idea

59 Listeners

Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government by Institute for Government

Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

18 Listeners

Americast by BBC News

Americast

721 Listeners

The Story by The Times

The Story

243 Listeners

Wine Times by The Times

Wine Times

6 Listeners

The Rest Is Politics by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Politics

3,020 Listeners

The News Agents by Global

The News Agents

1,120 Listeners

Off Air with Jane & Fi by The Times

Off Air with Jane & Fi

174 Listeners

How To Win An Election by Times Radio Politics

How To Win An Election

23 Listeners

Political Currency by Persephonica

Political Currency

145 Listeners

Politics At Sam and Anne's by Sky News

Politics At Sam and Anne's

38 Listeners

The Trial of Russell Brand by The Times

The Trial of Russell Brand

57 Listeners

The Royals by The Times

The Royals

87 Listeners

Your History by The Times

Your History

4 Listeners

Planet Hope by The Times

Planet Hope

17 Listeners

The General & The Journalist by The Times

The General & The Journalist

24 Listeners

Quite right! by The Spectator

Quite right!

51 Listeners