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The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to understand what really matters. The Story is hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones, published seven days a week and ready for you every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11h ago

Could Pete Hegseth be tried for war crimes?

The Republicans have defeated a motion in Congress to bring impeachment hearings against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The articles of impeachment contained serious allegations, including the ordering of extrajudicial killings. What do we know about the US operations in the Caribbean? And with the Iran war being blamed for the Republicans’ midterm defeat, will the Democrats look to prosecute him in the new year? 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 Guests: David Rose, assistant foreign news editor, The TimesGeorge Grylls, Washington correspondent, The TimesHost: Manveen Rana Producers: Robyn Simon and Olivia Case We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Pete Hegseth impeachment effort derailed by House Republicans Further listening: The ultraconservative pastor behind the US Secretary of War Clips: CBS, C-SPAN, The Guardian, PBS, Sunday Guardian Photo: Getty Images 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.
1d ago

The battle-hardened general who could oust Bibi Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is in trouble. His party failed to secure an overall majority in last month’s elections, so his former ally-turned-chief-rival Gadi Eisenkot has been invited to try and form a new government. So who is Eisenkot? And as members of the Knesset are sworn in, will he succeed in ousting Netanyahu and bringing peace to Israel? Guests: Josh Glancy, associate editor, The Sunday TimesGabriella Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The TimesHost: Manveen Rana Producers: Micaela Arneson and Paige Reynolds We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: What does Israel want to be? I travelled the land to find out Further listening: Will Netanyahu win the most critical election in Israel’s history? Clips: Middle East Eye, AFP, DW News, RoyanewsEnglish via YouTube. Photo: Getty Images. 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.
1d ago

LATEST: David Walliams accused of exploiting young women for sex

The comedian and children’s author David Walliams has been accused of using his power and celebrity status to exploit young women for sex. An investigation from ITV and The Guardian alleges that Walliams sexually assaulted a 15 year old girl and contacted other teenagers who he went on to have sexual relationships with when they were older – allegations he denies. The revelations come after Walliams attempted to quash the reporting through a highly publicised injunction in the High Court, before a judge dismissed the claims last week. But what do these allegations tell us about the state of the UK entertainment industry? And has anything changed today? Our colleagues at Times Radio have the latest. Guests: Ollie Cole, Times Radio reporter.Hadley Freeman, columnist, The Sunday Times.Hosts: Jane Garvey and Fi Glover. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: David Walliams accused of preying on girls as young as 15 Further listening: What the celebrity injunction means for press freedom Photo: Getty Images. 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.
2d ago

An affair, an alleged spy, and the world’s biggest AI company

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The potential breach at the world’s most valuable AI company has raised huge national security concerns and taken $200 billion off their value. But what does it mean for the relationship between China and America, fierce competitors in the AI race? And how serious is this for the world's stock markets – and all of our money? Guest: Chris Stokel-Walker, technology journalist, author and contributor, The Times Host: Manveen Rana Producers: Robyn Simon and Olivia Case We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Who is Alice Huang? The Nvidia scandal explained Further listening: How North Korea became a crypto-theft world leader Clips: BBC, CNBC, Alaska’s News Source, Channel News Asia Photo: Chu Yung-Chiang 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.
3d ago

After a year of climate chaos, what next?

Today's UN climate conference follows a year in which Britain suffered extreme heatwaves while fires, droughts and flooding devastated countries around the world. Ministers are talking about a new "electric century" - but have also just approved new fossil fuel projects. So, as delegates head to COP31 in Turkey, what will be Britain’s role on the world stage? And are the COP meetings really doing anything to help? Guest: Adam Vaughan, environment editor, The Times Host: Luke Jones Producers: Robyn Simon, Harry Stott We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Britain pushes for ‘electric century’ deal at Cop31 climate summit Further listening: Cop30 - is climate diplomacy cracking Clips: BBC, Channel 4, CBS, Sky News, The Independent, Vertex/ Youtube Photo: Getty Images. 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.
4d ago

How Melania Trump is bringing peace to Ukraine - The Sunday Story

With her husband Donald left reeling after last week's US midterm elections, Melania Trump is quietly having a moment. She helped secure a ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky and now has her sights set on further peace in the war torn country - she’s just hosted a meeting at the White House between Russian and Ukrainian delegations. How - and why - did Melania get involved in this war, when she once seemed so keen to stay out of politics? And who’s really benefitting? Guest: Maxim Tucker, Ukraine correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Further listening: How North Korea became a crypto-theft world leader Clips: First Post, CBS, NBC, SKY, Forbes, MS Now, America’s Let’s Move, The Carter Centre, YouTube, StartUp Health, Fox5 Atlanta, CNN, ABC, Kyiv Independent, BBC, MS Now, MSNBC, Nine Network, Melania / Amazon MGM Studios, The National News Desk. Photo: Getty Images. 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.
5d ago

How the Times revealed claims against Russell Brand - The Saturday Story

This week's conviction of Russell Brand on rape and sexual assault charges followed a joint investigation into the comedian and Hollywood actor by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches programme. Today we're re-publishing that original investigation, led by journalists Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace, as it went out in The Story in September 2023. A warning: this episode does contain detailed allegations of rape and sexual assault. Rosamund and Charlotte have since been covering Brand's trial in our sister podcast, The Trial of Russell Brand Brand himself denies the allegations. Guests: Rosamund Urwin, chief news correspondent, The Sunday TimesCharlotte Wace, investigations correspondent, The Times Host: Manveen Rana Producers: Will Roe and Edward Drummond Read more: Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuseRussell Brand told the world who he was for decades Clips: BBC, Channel 4, Universal Pictures UK, ITV News, ITV, Endemol, Russell Brand YouTube Channel, CBS Photo: Getty image Helplines: Rape Crisis England & WalesRape Crisis ScotlandThis 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.
6d ago

What the celebrity injunction means for press freedom

Last week, it emerged that an unnamed celebrity had asked a court for anonymity, and an injunction to stop two news outlets airing allegations that he abused his fame to prey on young women. The request was partly made on mental health grounds - he said he’d kill himself ‘at the earliest opportunity’ if publication went ahead. It’s prompted a storm of speculation about who the man is, and sparked a debate on press freedom and responsibility. So will the claims be published and will the man - who denies the allegations - be revealed? This podcast contains discussions around suicide. 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: Pia Sarma, editorial legal director at Times Media and deputy general counsel, News UK. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Celebrity ‘suicide’ injunction could open floodgates, warns Ian Hislop Further listening: How the rich and powerful try to intimidate the press Clips: TalkTV, Times Radio, Sky, Channel 4, Al Jazeera. Photo: Getty Images. 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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The Trial of Russell Brand is season 14 of Times Investigates, bringing you award-winning investigative and true crime podcasts from The Times & The Sunday Times. From war zones to suburban homes, pursuing brutal criminals and cult leaders, our podcasts go further than any other to uncover the truth. In season one, war correspondent Anthony Loyd investigates the fate of his colleague John Cantlie, who was kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State. In season two, crime correspondent John Simpson breaks down the wall of silence surrounding the killing of 14-year-old Corey Junior Davis In season three Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody uncovers the story of Hans Globke, the Nazi bureaucrat who laid the legal basis for the Holocaust - and helped build the modern German state In season four, columnist David Aaronovitch follows the trail of charm and deception left by businessman Lex Greensill through the corridors of power in Britain In season five, special correspondent Emily Dugan asks whether the wrong man was sent to prison for a brutal attack on a mother of two In season six, Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan steps into the weird world of ‘kittens’, ‘lions’, and televangelism surrounding a cult leader In season seven, journalists Brenna Daldorph and David Aaronovitch explore the dark past behind some of Britain’s wealthiest stately homes In season eight, feature writer Andrew Billen exposes a very British scandal at the world-famous university college, Christ Church, Oxford In season nine, David Aaranovitch steps into the online world of Patriotic Alternative, a far-right group using the Covid pandemic as a recruiting tool In season ten, journalists Peter Gillman and Emanuele Midolo investigate the death of one of our own, David Holden, the reporter whose killing became a Cold War whodunnit In season 11, social affairs editor James Beal follows a trail leading from a quiet British town to frozen Canada, where he discovers a man allegedly selling death online In season 12, reporter Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown in Northern Ireland, seeking answers about the bloody 1987 Remembrance Sunday attack In season 13, The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigates how Nigel Farage came to depend upon a crypto enthusiast, gambler and convicted fraudster In season 14, journalists Rosamund Urwin and Charlotte Wace join Luke Jones to report daily from the trial of Russell Brand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 9

Nancy from Texas

Interesting review regarding men’s language regarding women when they think the women are not around. The constant overwrought and melodramatic “fainting” at the utterance of the “p“ word is so insincere coming from a country that allowed its young girls to be groomed by foreign men with a little care or action.
Woody Allen

09/14/2025

Mac an tSionnaigh

I can’t believe you have someone like Micaela Arneson reading when she can’t pronounce “proboscis”. Seriously! Where was the editor during recording. Dear-o-dear. A well written piece diminished by bad reading.
One sided

06/11/2025

Kazanov

Like most media outlets (left and right) they are not even trying to show both sides
Biased, dis-informative, and superficial podcast

02/20/2025

Listener from US

Listening from the US. You continuously refer to Persian Gulf as only gulf. Correct it, even though it may bother your sponsors. This is a biased and dis-informative podcast!

The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to understand what really matters. The Story is hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones, published seven days a week and ready for you every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.