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Tim Smit

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Dec 20, 2021

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Matt Chorley speaks to Eden Project founder Tim Smit about growing plants, hosting the G7 and making power with hot rocks. PLUSRachel Sylvester and Libby Purves discuss new possible Covid restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dec 20, 2021

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Politics without the boring bits: Matt Chorley presents the best interviews, analysis and panel discussions from his Times Radio show. Listen to Times Radio live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Did You Read? Ed Milliband, the unions and the questions the left must answer: 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 fr... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Did You Read? Intervention, the coalition and squirrels: Is Britain still a super power? Is the coalition in danger of becoming a success? Do squirrels ever need wrestling from trees?Tim Montgomerie puts these and other questions to Matthew Parris, Alice Thomson and David Aaronovitch.Subscribe in iTunes:... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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The conviction of opinion: 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 e... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Labour and the Laffer Curve: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ian King, David Aaronovitch and Libby Purves.Ian King argues that Labour, led by Ed Miliband, has abandoned any pretence that they will form a constructive working relationship with business or wealth-creators with his pl... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
22 min listen
Do we listen to the opposite side?: 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: itun... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
23 min listen
What is John Major up to?: 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 ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Political Special - Tim's end of term review: 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-... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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How blind are we to the dangers?: 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: ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Did You Read? New audio from The Times is coming: Tim Montgomerie introduces a new weekly despatch from The Times  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Ignore Ukip at your peril: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Philip Webster and Alice Thomson. Rachel Sylvester: “Ukip has been dismissed as “fruitcakes and loonies”, “gadflies and cranks”. Nigel Farage’s “barmy army” is cynical and hypocritical, with a streak of... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Which political leaders had a strong summer? The panel rate the 'big four': 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... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Why aren't the young more rebellious?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Alice Thomson and David Aaronovitch. Hugo Rifkind: "Teenagers and young people have never been so close to their parents in outlook, interest and core morality as they are today. Yet, the same time, the... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Is David Cameron reverting to type?: 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. N... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Looking forward to 2014: 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-readSubscribe to The Times: ww... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Review of 2013: 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-readSubscrib... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
32 min listen
Are gay rights key to human rights? Is a Twitter threat a real threat?: 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=2Subscribe to The ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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What does modernisation now mean?: 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: it... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Strategy of segregation: 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 dra... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
25 min listen
Is i-Culture getting out of hand?: Ann Treneman is joined by Matthew Parris, Libby Purves and Fay Schlesinger.Matthew Parris: "Ukraine: the Western powers should have decided in advance what their sticking point was, and privately communicated this to Moscow. Obviously it should ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
21 min listen
Did You Read? Labour, pensions and the new NUM: Has Labour accepted Tory spending plans? Will anyone tackle pensions spending? How long does it take a civil servant to boot a PC? Tim Montogmerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Rachel Sylvester and Phillip Collins to answer these and other questions... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Should we shake up private education?: 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... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
22 min listen
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Do the rich prop up our economy?: 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... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
28 min listen
Should we reform our view of Care in the Community?: 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 th... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Is greed useful?: 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 po... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
25 min listen
Are we too egotistical about our data?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Alice Thomson and Libby Purves.Hugo Rifkind says it's not the fault of the NHS or the Government that a pioneering programme to create a shared database of patient information has been suspended. It... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
26 min listen
Are we becoming a less censorious society?: Phillip Collins is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Fay Schlesinger and Patrick Kidd.Hugo RIfkind, "For three decades, Max Clifford was the guru of the dirty secret. Looking back today, though, very few of the revelations he brought to tabloids - 'm... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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Why is the West blowing hot and cold in East Ukraine?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matt Ridley and Anne Ashworth. David AaronovitchSometimes it is hard to grasp the meaning of an event. In the wake of the shooting down of the Malaysian airliner - almost certainly by pro-Russian sepa... by Politics Without The Boring Bits
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