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Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.


Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweights Patrick Maguire, Steven Swinford, Gabriel Pogrund and Caroline Wheeler and as they dig deep into the latest tea room tip offs, reveal insider conversations and bring analysis, authority and insight.


No party loyalty. No spin. Not hosted by some old politicians. Taking you into the real business of politics, from those who live it daily.


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  • Why Starmer is happy to argue with Trump — and how he might help him over Iran

    Why Starmer is happy to argue with Trump — and how he might help him over Iran
    Mar 17 2026
    • EXCLUSIVE: how the British government could intervene in the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Is falling out with Donald Trump politically helpful for Keir Starmer?
    • What is the government likely to do about energy bills?
    • Angela Rayner is back and she's trying to reassure the City that everything would be fine if she were PM.


    Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times

    Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times

    Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday Times


    Producer: Euan Dawtrey

    Executive producer: Molly Guinness


    Picture credit: Getty Images


    Email us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.uk

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

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    26 m
  • The key to the Keir Starmer puzzle: bonus with How To Win An Election

    The key to the Keir Starmer puzzle: bonus with How To Win An Election
    Mar 14 2026

    What does Keir Starmer do all day? Who is now pulling the strings in Downing Street? And why is it all going so wrong? Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund speak to Hugo Rifkind about their updated edition of their book, Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer.


    Hugo Rifkind, presenter, Times Radio and How To Win An Election

    Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times

    Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday Times


    Picture credit: Russel Herneman


    Email us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.uk


    Times+ members can buy it here with a 20% discount https://timesbookshop.co.uk

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

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    19 m
  • How bad are the Mandelson files for Starmer?

    How bad are the Mandelson files for Starmer?
    Mar 12 2026

    Keir Starmer is being accused of misleading MPs over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. How bad is it for the prime minister?


    Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times

    Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times

    Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday Times


    Producer: Euan Dawtrey

    Executive producer: Molly Guinness


    Picture credit: Getty Images


    Email us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.uk

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

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