The former cricketer discusses the ramifications of his decision to speak out about racism at Yorkshire; a reader has developed an intense crush on an unavailable work colleague; Boris Johnson and Brexit weren’t the only reasons Rory Stewart left politics; and Simon Usborne on the destructive impact of bamboo
Apr 5
The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia and then came to symbolise its moral decay – an Audio Long Read podcast
Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with his scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become a Kremlin apologist? There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Lon ... Show More
35m 54s
Apr 2023
Diane Abbott, antisemitism and a ‘hierarchy of racism’ in the UK
Former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party after she wrote a letter to the Observer newspaper which said Traveller, Roma, Gypsy and Jewish people could not be the victims of racism. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks ... Show More
19m 3s
Feb 2022
Как британский премьер Борис Джонсон оказался на грани отставки
Некогда очень популярный британский премьер Борис Джонсон - на грани отставки. Джонсона обвиняют в нарушении правил изоляции в разгар пандемии. Но многочисленные вечеринки на Даунинг-стрит, 10, которые сам премьер называет рабочими встречами, - не единственная причина больших про ... Show More
26m 22s
May 2018
Boris, bullying and baby-boomers
Matt Chorley is joined by a panel to discuss in-depth three big political themes of the week.
Oliver Wright, The Times policy editor, tries to explain what Boris Johnson wants from Brexit, and why he probably won’t get it.
Jenni Russell, Times columnist, says the resignation of N ... Show More
32m 33s