Times Radio

London, United Kingdom

Times Radio is a digital broadcaster offering a range of news, talk, and podcast programming. Owned by the News UK group—which also owns The Times of London—the station aims to provide quality journalism and discussion for a diverse UK audience.

CCI Score

9.43

0.01% April 16

Latest Event

Times Radio Producer Criticizes Police Overreach

A Times Radio producer, Mr. Allen, criticized the police for arresting parents over complaints about Cowley Hill Primary School, describing the action as a 'massive overreach' intended to silence dissent. His remarks highlight a defense of free speech and resistance to authoritarian suppression.

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OBJECTOR

Times Radio is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

MAR

29

2025

Times Radio Producer Criticizes Police Overreach
40.00

A Times Radio producer, Mr. Allen, criticized the police for arresting parents over complaints about Cowley Hill Primary School, describing the action as a 'massive overreach' intended to silence dissent. His remarks highlight a defense of free speech and resistance to authoritarian suppression.
FEB

17

2020

Launch of Times Radio with Political Implications
-21.14

Times Radio, launched as Rupert Murdoch's new venture, has recruited high-profile talent away from the BBC, marking a politically charged move aimed at challenging the established public broadcaster.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 30

The launch of Times Radio, backed by News UK's conservative legacy, is framed as a strategic political maneuver to undermine a trusted public institution like the BBC. This alignment with partisan and centralizing media power raises concerns regarding the promotion of authoritarian-friendly narratives.

The arrival of Times Radio is as much about politics as media competition
-30

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 30

By positioning itself as a direct challenger to the BBC through strategic recruitment and media positioning, Times Radio is leveraging its platform to influence public opinion and further consolidate media power in the hands of traditionally conservative forces, a move that raises concerns related to media influence and propaganda.

The arrival of Times Radio is as much about politics as media competition