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The Story

Drowning in news? Let The Story guide you. Each morning, hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you today"s most important story, told by the journalists who know what really happened. In depth, honest, and mixed in with exclusive reports and groundbreaking investigations.Discover the story behind the story with the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:42

Surviving Hiroshima - The Sunday Story

The Story ·

2025/08/09

As we mark 80 years since the atomic bomb that changed the world, we revisit an interview with Hiroshima survivor, Koko Kondo.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Koko Kondo.Host:Manveen Rana.Clips: BBC News, NBC, Imperial War Museum, US Army.Photo:Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:47

Prince Andrew and an 'explosive' new biography

The Story ·

2025/08/08

This week on The Royals, Kate Mansey speaks to royal biographer Andrew Lownie whose allegations in his new book -Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York - have been described just about everywhere as 'explosive'. From trade envoy trips to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, Lownie outlines claims of institutional cover ups, financial secrecy, and royal resistance to scrutiny.And The Times Investigations reporter George Greenwood reveals why it'sso difficultto obtain information from the

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32:03

The bomb that changed the world

The Story ·

2025/08/07

Eighty years ago this week, the first atomic bomb to be used in war was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, the city of Nagasaki was hit by a second. Hundreds of thousands of people died and Japan eventually surrendered. But why did America decide to use the bombs, given that Japan was already expected to lose the war? And how did Times readers debate the ethics of this decision in the pages of the newspaper?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and

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25:13

Will the UK-France migrant deal stop the boats?

The Story ·

2025/08/06

As anti-immigrant protestors declare today ‘No Aslyum Day’, and Nigel Farage continues his Summer of Crime campaign, can the Government wrest back control of the immigration crisis with its new small boats migrant deal?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Matt Dathan, Home Affairs Editor, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducer: Rosie StopherRead more:Migrants can use human rights

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34:14

How the Times exposed Westminster's ‘cash for access’...

The Story ·

2025/08/05

A Times investigation has found companies have been offered sponsorship deals involving private meetings with an ‘influential Labour figure’. The reporters spent months working undercover, speaking to dozens of sources and combing through leaked documents.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Paul Morgan-Bentley, Head of Investigations, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Edward

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27:29

How Ukraine was betrayed by corruption at home

The Story ·

2025/08/04

Our Ukraine correspondent Maxim Tucker returns from the frontlines of the country's defence against Russia's invasion. With its soldiers under constant attack, a new war has opened up - this time against corruption at home. It comes as the US special envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow this week for 'last chance' ceasefire talks.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Maxim Tucker,

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27:23

Mummies on cannabis gummies: meet the mothers getting...

The Story ·

2025/08/03

Frazzled American parents are swapping a nightly glass of chardonnay for chewable THC gummies. But are they ignoring the health risks?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest:Louise Callaghan, US correspondent, The Sunday TimesHost: Luke Jones.Producer: Taryn Siegel.Read more: Mummies on cannabis gummies: meet the mothers getting high at homeClips: Focus on Sanity.Photo: Getty Images.Get in

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16:07

The Tinder Swindler: how his victims took revenge -...

The Story ·

2025/08/02

It is one of Netflix’s most watched documentaries – The Tinder Swindler told the story of scammer Simon Leviev and how he conned women out of more than $10 million. Now two of his most high-profile victims reveal the depression and bankruptcy that followed and how they’re taking revenge by turning their story into a book.Swindled Never After: How We Survived (and You Can Spot) a Relationship Scammer by Cecilie Fjellhoy and Pernilla Sjoholm (Podium Publishing, £15.99) is published on August 19This

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40:02

Was British involvement in Afghanistan worth it?

The Story ·

2025/08/01

It’s been four years since the Taliban retook control of Kabul, marking the end of the UK’s 20-year military presence in Afghanistan. This week, Patrick sits down with James Cowan, CEO of the HALO Trust and a former army officer who led Task Force Helmand from 2009 to 2010. Together, they reflect on the 2021 evacuation, the recent Afghan data leak, their regrets, and whether Britain’s involvement in Afghanistan was, frankly, worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:07

Why rivers need human rights

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2025/07/31

A council in Hampshire has passed a motion to grant ‘personhood’ to the River Test, an ancient chalk stream which runs through the county. Although largely symbolic, calls for rivers to have rights are becoming more widespread. What’s driving this burgeoning environmental movement, and what difference could it make to our lives?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Adam Vaughan,

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30:07

Recognising Palestine - and why it matters

The Story ·

2025/07/30

The UK government will recognise Palestine as a state in September, unless Israel meets certain conditions to ease the situation in Gaza. But what would statehood mean? And is it just political posturing or could this help end the war in Gaza and solve one of the world’s most intractable conflicts?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Chris Smyth, Whitehall Editor, The Times,

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24:15

The far-right party spreading ‘sensible nationalism’

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2025/07/29

Protests outside an hotel housing asylum seekers have spread across the country - and turned violent. Where is this heading? And how much is being organised by the far-right party Homeland?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tom Ball, Reporter, The Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Read more: Homeland: the far-right party helping to organise Epping protestsClips: Forbes

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24:38

Why the Lionesses' victory will change the beautiful...

The Story ·

2025/07/28

England's Lionesses beat Spain in the most dramatic fashion on Sunday night, to retain their title as the Queens of Europe. With a victory parade due to take place in London this morning, the match marks a turning point in the game itself.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Kit Shepard, Women’s Football Reporter, The Times.Host: Calum Macdonald.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Read more:

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25:40

Inside the AI workplace

The Story ·

2025/07/27

The AI revolution is upon us, with entry level jobs plunging by a third since the launch of ChatGPT. What does that mean for the future of work? We take a peek inside one office already living in the future.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Chris Stokel-Walker, Tech Journalist.Jamie Hutton, Chief Technology Officer of Quantexa.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Read

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37:39

"I feared the cult would kidnap my children" - the...

The Story ·

2025/07/26

Elizabeth Roundy left a polygamous church rife with abuse in 2020, taking her children with her. Four of them have since disappeared. Who is to blame? And can she track them down?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.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Anna Dowell.Read more: 'I feared the cult would kidnap my children. Then they disappeared'Clips: ABC15 Arizona via YouTube, KXAN

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11:02

Ozzy Osbourne: Working class wild-man who changed the...

The Story ·

2025/07/25

Ozzie Osborne, who died this week, was the Black Sabbath front-man who became an unlikely TV personality. The 'Prince of Darkness' leaves behind a legacy that's shaped heavy metal rock music and inspired a generation of fans and musicians. We look at the legend, the music, the stories and the extraordinary resurrection of a career when all seemed lost.Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:58

A "tipping point" in Gaza. What happens now?

The Story ·

2025/07/24

With starvation spreading across Gaza, over a thousand Palestinians have been killed while trying to get aid, according to the UN.As negotiations over another ceasefire founder, will there be anything - or anyone - left to save?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Catherine Philp, World Affairs Editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Clips: CNN, BBC, CBS, Channel 4,

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28:06

Why are the doctors striking?

The Story ·

2025/07/23

With Britain’s resident doctors due to walk off the job tomorrow, the government is planning changes to the law that could make this kind of strike more common.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Eleanor Hayward, Health Editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Hannah Varrall.Read more: How much do resident doctors earn? The BMA’s claims examinedClips: Labour Party, PoliticsJoe,

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27:00

Can Trump shake his Epstein problem?

The Story ·

2025/07/22

With President Trump due to touch down on British soil this week, he seems unable to escape the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein. So why is Trump finding this story so hard to shake?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Katy Balls, Washington Editor and Columnist, The Times and The Sunday Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Read more:Jeffrey Epstein is a dead weight Trump needs to

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17:27

The Afghan leak: what next?

The Story ·

2025/07/21

After last week’s shocking revelations that a list of tens of thousands of Afghans who’d helped the British was leaked, has that already led to deaths - and what happens now?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tom Witherow, News Reporter, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Clips: Times Radio, BBC, Sky, ITV, YouTube / Times News.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch:

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