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Stories of our timesactive

Publisher |: The Times

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: News & Politics

Categories Via RSS |: Daily News,; News,; Politics

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.

People |: David Aaronovitch (@daaronovitch),; Manveen Rana (@manveenrana)
Premiere Date |: 2020-03-17
Frequency |: Daily
Explicit |: No

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1290 Available Episodes (1290 Total) / Average duration: 00:30:16

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

1290 Available Episodes (1290 Total)Average duration: 00:30:16

Nov 06, 2024

00:32:10

After two years of campaigning, Americans have cast their votes, with Trump riding a growing wave of momentum. This is how the night unfolded.

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:

Tom Newton-Dunn, covering the US election for The Times.
Louise Callaghan, US Correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Alistair Dawber, Washington Correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Tom Calver, Data Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: NBC News, Fox News, PBS News, CNN.

Photo: Getty Images/Times Illustration

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Nov 05, 2024

00:31:37

An investigation by the Sunday Times’ Insight team has revealed for the first time the extensive property empires of the King and Prince of Wales. The information includes details of the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall’s business deals with the NHS, schools and military that help fund the royals.

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:

Jonathan Calvert, Insight Editor, The Sunday Times.
George Arbuthnott, Insight Deputy Editor, The Sunday Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Clips: Channel 4, Parliament.

Photo: Getty Images/Times illustration.

Further listening: The SAS murders and the conspiracy to cover them up and Cash for places: The backdoor for overseas students into Britain's top universities

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Nov 04, 2024

00:27:24

The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch grew up in Nigeria and - as the state failed - was forced to complete her homework by candlelight. So how has that shaped her politically? What are her policies and can she resurrect the Tories and mount a challenge against the twin threats of Labour and Reform?

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.

Guests:

Janice Turner, Columist and Interviewer, The Times.
Daniel Finkelstein, Contributor, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Clips: The Conservative Party, BBC, Sky, Times Radio.

Image credit: Getty

Further listening: What happens if the American election is a tie?

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Nov 03, 2024

00:45:34

As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Money Podcast from The Times. Rachel Reeves’ first budget raised taxes by more than expected, borrowed more than predicted, and brought higher taxes on employers than forecast. But now, Holly is at hand with a podcast pick-me-up! It is time to get down to brass tacks as she is joined by experts whose job is to help you understand money better.

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:

Chris Etherington, tax analyst.
Tom McPhail, pensions expert.
Jo Noble, Money Editor, The Times and Sunday Times.

Host: Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor, The Times and Sunday Times.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Nov 02, 2024

00:31:21

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. The polls are too close to call with women heavily favouring Harris, while men lean towards Trump. Could the hot-button topic of abortion prove the issue that shifts the electoral balance?

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: Sarah Baxter, former Deputy Editor, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Further listening: Why tech billionaires are backing Trump

Further reading: Why Donald Trump is suddenly talking about cocaine

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

Clips: NBC, Fox, AP Archive.

This episode was first published in September 2024.

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Nov 01, 2024

00:27:04

As polling day 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

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Oct 31, 2024

00:21:38

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

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Oct 30, 2024

00:22:40

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.

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Oct 29, 2024

00:35:31

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:

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Oct 28, 2024

00:48:50

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:

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.

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Nov 06 | 00:32:10

Ball gowns and battle grounds: The re-election of Donald Trump

Nov 05 | 00:31:37

The property empires that make Charles and William millions

Nov 04 | 00:27:24

Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories popular again?

Nov 03 | 00:45:34

The budget recovery plan!

Nov 02 | 00:31:21

Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes [Replay]

Nov 01 | 00:27:04

How violent could the US election get?

Oct 31 | 00:21:38

The £40 billion gamble

Oct 30 | 00:22:40

Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine

Oct 29 | 00:35:31

The Democrats voting for Trump

Oct 28 | 00:48:50

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

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