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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How violent could the US election get?

    3 HR AGO

    How violent could the US election get?

    As the US election approaches, fears are growing that the result will not be accepted by the losing side. The potential consequences range from election denialism to violence and even civil war. 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: Tom Newton Dunn, covering the US election for The Times.  Host: Luke Jones. Clips: MSNBC, CBS, New York Post, NBC News. Photo: Getty Images  Further listening: Podcast title (hyperlink) Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  2. The £40 billion gamble

    1 DAY AGO

    The £40 billion gamble

    The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised taxes by £40 billion in the first Labour budget in fourteen years. Does it ‘fix the foundations’ or does it punish ‘working people’? 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: David Smith, Economics Editor, The Sunday Times.  Host: Manveen Rana.  Clips: Parliament live.  Photo: Times Photographer Richard Pohle.  Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  3. Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine

    2 DAYS AGO

    Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine

    The One Direction star is alleged to have died with a substance known as ‘pink cocaine’ in his system. This popular, dangerous high could mark a new phase in the world of drugs. So what is it? 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: Luke Jones. Guest: Kate Spicer, Writer, The Times. Substack: https://katespicer.substack.com/ Clips: E! News, Virgin Radio, ABC7 News. Further reading: Liam Payne, drugs and the rise of pink cocaine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  4. The Democrats voting for Trump

    3 DAYS AGO

    The Democrats voting for Trump

    Kamala Harris’ campaign is pulling out all the stops to woo black and Latino Americans, over concerns that voters from these groups are signalling their support for Donald Trump in record numbers. Polling suggests some of the Democrat’s core base will peel away to vote Republican in this election – so what’s Trump’s appeal? And could their votes decide the election? 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: Tom Newton Dunn, covering the US election for The Times.  Read Tom’s reporting: Can Kamala Harris win back Arab-American voters lost to Gaza?Host: Manveen Rana.  Clips: Kamala Harris, Univision Noticias, Washington Post.  Photo: Getty Images  Further listening:  Why tech billionaires are backing Trump What happens if the American election is a tie? Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  5. My daughter died of ME. I had to fight the NHS for answers

    4 DAYS AGO

    My daughter died of ME. I had to fight the NHS for answers

    When Sean O’Neill’s daughter Maeve died aged 27 from malnutrition caused by severe ME - myalgic encephalomyelitis - he faced years of waiting for an inquest to find out why the system failed her. That inquest has just ended, but will its ground-breaking conclusion change things for the hundreds of thousands of ME sufferers in the UK?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribe Information and helpline services for ME are available at Action for ME and The ME Association. Further reading: My daughter died of ME. I had to fight the NHS for answers A scandal waiting for its Post Office moment Guest: Sean O’Neill, Maeve Boothby O’Neill’s father and Senior Writer, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com  Image credit: O'Neill family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive of Microsoft

    5 DAYS AGO

    Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive of Microsoft

    As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Tech Podcast from The Times. Presenters Katie Prescott and Danny Fortson are joined by Microsoft boss Satya Nadella. On a whistle-stop AI tour of the world and in his only UK interview this year - this exclusive conversation with Satya Nadella covers the dangers, pitfalls and growth of AI. 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: Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive, Microsoft. Hosts: Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times. Danny Fortson, West Coast Correspondent, The Sunday Times.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  7. Melania: Donald Trump’s secret weapon?

    6 DAYS AGO

    Melania: Donald Trump’s secret weapon?

    The former first lady’s new ‘tell all’ memoir addresses everything from her nude modelling and her husband’s policies to her surprising stance on abortion. But why is she doing it now — and will it help or hinder Donald Trump’s presidential campaign? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribe Guest: Josie Ensor, US Correspondent, The Times.   Host: Luke Jones.  Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Clips: Fox News, CBS, ABC, CNN, X.com/@melaniatrump.  Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  8. 'Rivals' and the cult of Jilly Cooper

    24 OCT

    'Rivals' and the cult of Jilly Cooper

    'Rivals' hit our TV screens this month; it’s the first adaptation of a Jilly Cooper ‘bonkbuster,’ the 87 year old Dame who taught a generation about sex and posh people. Her uber-popular romance novels sell in their millions, so what’s behind her popularity (aside from all the bonking) and how is she changing how we see, and show, sex. This podcast contains lots and lots of talk about sex and other themes of an adult nature. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribe Guest: Sarah Ditum, writer, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones Clips: Rivals / Jilly Cooper / Elliot Hegarty / Happy Prince / Disney+; ITV; BBC; Addicted To Love / Robert Palmer / Bernard Edwards / Island.  Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com  Image credit: Robert Viglasky / Disney / PA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Times
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    The Times
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    1.3K
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    © Times Newspapers Limited 2024
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    News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

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