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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day.
Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.
Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker.
Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.
The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts.


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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day.
Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.
Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker.
Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.
The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts.


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    Inside the newsroom: All about money

    Inside the newsroom: All about money

    On today’s bonus episode, George Nixon, Money Reporter at The Times and The Sunday Times talks to producer Priyanka Deladia about what it's like working on the money desk and answers the question on everyone’s mind - ‘Are those who work on the money desk really good with their cash?’

    Go to apple.co/thetimes to connect your Times subscription, or visit thetimes.com/bonuspodcasts for more info and eligibility.

    William Hague talks to Seb Coe: Olympics, doping and the trans issue

    William Hague talks to Seb Coe: Olympics, doping and the trans issue

    In his monthly episode for The Story, former foreign secretary and Times columnist Lord Hague sits down with Lord Sebastian Coe - gold medal winning Olympian, president of World Athletics, former Tory MP and William’s old chief of staff - to discuss how to tackle doping, should athletes from pariah nations be banned and finding a place for transgender competitors.
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory
    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk 
    Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'
    Host: William Hague.
    Guest: Lord Sebastian Coe, president, World Athletics.

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    • 41 min
    Amazon at 30: How one company changed the world

    Amazon at 30: How one company changed the world

    It’s thirty years since Amazon launched. What began as a website selling books has become an online juggernaut - where you can buy just about everything. So how did it become one of the most powerful companies in the world? And has it changed our lives for the better - or worse?
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
    Guest: Dana Mattioli, author of "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power" and Amazon reporter, The Wall Street Journal.
    Host: Manveen Rana.
    Clips: CNBC, PBS, NDTV Profit, KIRO 7 News, Reuters, NBC News.
    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com
    Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'

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    • 34 min
    Strictly Come Dancing and the bullying allegations

    Strictly Come Dancing and the bullying allegations

    It's the BBC's flagship Saturday night entertainment show and is a cash cow for the corporation but in recent weeks allegations of physical and verbal abuse have emerged. 
    Yesterday, the head of the BBC apologised to celebrity contestants but ruled out a wider review into the culture of the show. So what now for Strictly Come Dancing? 
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
    Further reading: 
    Tim Davie apologises over Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal
    Strictly ‘needs intimacy coaches to stop dancers crossing boundaries’
    Video shows Strictly dancer slapping partner’s bottom
    Guests: 
    Laura Pullman, Arts and Entertainment Editor, The Sunday Times.Richard Coles, broadcaster and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant. Host: Luke Jones. 
    Clips: BBC, Sky News, GB News.
    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com
    Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' 

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    • 28 min
    Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?

    Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?

    Joe Biden has stepped down as the Democrat’s nominee for president, endorsing his vice-president Kamala Harris. So, what happens next? Are there others in the running? And crucially, can she beat Donald Trump?
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory
    Host: Manveen Rana.
    Guest: Josh Glancy, Editor of News Review, The Sunday Times.
    Clips: X / @KamalaHarris, NBC, CNN.
    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com
    Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'

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    • 26 min
    Trad Wives: The influencers selling 1950s house-wife life

    Trad Wives: The influencers selling 1950s house-wife life

    Millions of social media users are flocking to follow the Trad Wives: stay-at-home mothers who champion a life making meals from scratch and serving their husband’s and children’s every need. Our reporter goes to meet the woman behind the most popular account: Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm. Is she selling a feminist dream or an unattainable lifestyle? 
    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
    Guest: Megan Agnew, Senior Features Writer, The Sunday Times.
    Host: Manveen Rana. 
    Clips: TikTok/esteecwilliams, TikTok/naraazizasmith, TikTok/ballerinafarm, ABC News. 
    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com
    Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'

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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

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1.3K Ratings

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Great range of topics covered

Love this podcast - helps me keep up to date with current news and introduces me to subjects I don’t know much about.

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