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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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29:20

How Georgia Meloni became Europe’s political superstar

The Story ·

2025/06/01

Giorgia Meloni has world leaders falling at her feet and the Trump administration in her thrall. But how did she reinvent herself from leader of a minor neo-fascist party to the new political queen of Europe?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 Kington, The Times correspondent in Rome. Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Further reading:Stop flirting with Giorgia Meloni

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34:49

The Sunday Edition: Why everyone's going to Japan

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2025/05/31

This episode was originally published last March.Japanese ‘kidults’ revolutionised pop culture in the 90s and 00s, turning to their inner children to cope with economic crisis and post-industrial societal ills, despite being ridiculed. As the milestones of adulthood - property, marriage and careers - become increasingly difficult for millennials and Gen Z to achieve - are westerners now turning to ‘kidulting’ to find answers?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The

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26:37

How do you get a refund?

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2025/05/30

Ever been ghosted by a brand after a bad buy? You're not alone. In this episode ofFeel Better About Money, we dive under the cushions of luxury sofas gone wrong, and hear about rejected refunds on financed cars, and overseas purchases gone bust. The Times Consumer Champion Kat Denham joins Holly and Lucy to reveal how to fight back when companies say no, and what your rightsreallyare. Plus, some big news from Lucy as she signs off from the show, off to a brand new job!Guest: Katherine Denham, The

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30:38

Trump family inc.

The Story ·

2025/05/29

Since being elected, Donald Trump’s personal fortune has more than doubled, and members of his family are doing well too. The White House says he’s given up a successful business career to serve the country, but critics say he’s cashing in on his position. How has the president made so much money?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: Alistair Dawber, Washington Correspondent, The Times

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32:01

Is Angela Rayner Labour's answer to Farage?

The Story ·

2025/05/28

What’s going on inside Labour?After the prime minister’srecentu-turn on winter fuel allowance, a previously fixed policy, and hints of more u-turns to come, it's becoming less and less clear whatLabour are offering.A leaked memo implying divisions and unhappiness at the direction of travelmeans some in the party may be looking at deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, as credible opposition to Keir Starmer. She might also be better placed to take on Nigel Farage.This podcast was brought to you thanks

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26:45

Inside Vinted - from Lithuanian start-up to £4...

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2025/05/27

From its inception at a drunken party seventeen years ago, the second-hand clothing app Vinted is now worth over £4 billion. Nearly sunk by one bad business decision, how did the company reinvent itself and the way we shop today?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: Sarah Ditum, Contributor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Further reading: Antiques boom as the Vinted

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31:30

38 years - Britain's worst miscarriage of justice

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2025/05/26

Peter Sullivan has been released from prison after spending 38 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit. In 1986, 21-year-old Diane Sindall was brutally murdered but it has now been proved that police got the wrong man. DNA found on her body does not belong to Peter Sullivan. Why did it take so long to prove his innocence and is the body that investigates possible miscarriages of justice fit for purpose? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The

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31:55

Trump goes to Hollywood

The Story ·

2025/05/25

President Trump has announced plans to impose a levy on on American films made outside the country. It's a bold move that could have serious consequences for the global film industry. What do these proposed tariffs mean for the UK film sector, and is this a savvy strategy to revive a struggling Hollywood or just another salvo in Trump’s culture war against liberal America?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe

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30:45

The Sunday Edition: Negative tales of motherhood...

The Story ·

2025/05/24

From bleak TV comedies to #mumtok meltdowns, modern motherhood is often portrayed as joyless, exhausting, and even traumatic. How did fear become the dominant narrative around parenting? And what gets lost in the process?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: Alexandra Jones, writer, The Times.Host: Taryn Siegel.Producers: Aaliyah Ahmed and Taryn Siegel.Further reading: Negative tales of

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41:15

How To Perform A Giant U-Turn

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2025/05/23

Keir Starmer is changing course on the winter fuel allowance - where does it sit in the league table of political U-turns, and will it please anybody?The political masterminds also discuss the Conservative Party's existential polling spiral, why Starmer's approval ratings have fallen so far in the year since the General Election was called, and why Hugo agrees with Polly that babies should get the vote.Send your comments and questions tohowtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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32:35

Freak-offs and baby oil - the P Diddy trial so far

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2025/05/22

In New York, the P Diddy trial is in its second week. The case centres around ‘freak-offs’ - parties where it’s claimed he forced two ex-girlfriends to engage in sexual acts with male escorts. He denies the claims. As the trial enters its second week, here’s the update.This podcast contains discussions of rape and sexual assault that some listeners may find upsetting. If you’ve been affected by anything you’ve heard in this podcast, you can visit the Rape Crisis website

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31:09

'People are starving': How Trump lost patience with...

The Story ·

2025/05/21

As Donald Trump took a tour of the Middle East last week, there was one notable omission from his itinerary - a trip to see America's long term political ally in the region, Israel. Instead, the US President voiced concern for the ongoing famine in Gaza. And now, after days of speculation, Benjamin Netanyahu has been forced to dismiss talk of a rift with Israel's military and diplomatic patron. But what caused Trump's patience to snap, and will it change anything for starving Gazans?This podcast was

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36:15

Trump’s bromance with the ‘world’s coolest dictator’

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2025/05/20

More than 200 migrants from the US are being held in a high-security prison for terrorists in El Salvador, accused of being gang members. How did El Salvador become the repository for US deportees? And what does the friendship between President Bukele and President Trump tell us about the futures of both countries?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: Stephen Gibbs, Contributor, The

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34:30

The Biden cover-up

The Story ·

2025/05/19

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and is now considering his options for treatment.The physical and mental health of the 82 year old has made the news frequently over the last year or so. In fact, questions about his mental capacity eventually forced him to step aside in favour of Kamala Harris.A new book reveals how Biden’s team kept him away from scrutiny and covered up his declining health. Manveen speaks to The Times’s assistant editor,

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33:29

Britain's richest people - and why they're furious

The Story ·

2025/05/18

The Sunday Times Rich List 2025 has been one of the hardest to compile in recent years, thanks in large part to President Trump's tariffs. But it’s another government’s policies that the rich listers cite as their biggest concern. Why are the top 1% of earners so angry? 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: Robert Watts, compiler of The Sunday Times Rich ListHost: Manveen RanaProducer:

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38:43

The Sunday Edition: The journalist who exposed...

The Story ·

2025/05/17

This episode was originally published in January.Elon Musk has unleashed a huge political row in the UK over whether there should be a national inquiry into the gangs that groomed young girls for rape in a number of Britain's northern towns. But whilst the world's richest man accused the 'legacy media' of a cover-up, the scandal was actually exposed by Times journalistAndrew Norfolk. So how did he uncover the shocking story? And has enough been done to make sure it never happens again?This podcast

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39:47

Inside the mind of Elon Musk & is the future of EV...

The Story ·

2025/05/16

Katie and Danny are joined for a conversation with Jon McNeil. For a pivotal 30 month period, Jon was President of Tesla and worked closely with Elon Musk. And also just where is the EV market currently at? Is the future of driving autonomous? And how best to invest in our AI future?Any thoughts or questions, get in touch - techpod@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:22

Lily Phillips: gang bangs and feminism

The Story ·

2025/05/15

Lily Phillips, a 23-year-old from Derbyshire, made headlines after claiming to have slept with 101 men in a single day. She rose to household-name status largely thanks to OnlyFans. Lily Phillips says what she's doing is her choice and that she's a feminist, but some feminists are worried about what that says about young people's attitudes to female empowerment. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe

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27:00

The anti-Trump Pope?

The Story ·

2025/05/14

Last week, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American chosen to lead the Catholic Church. In the weeks running up to his election, he openly criticised the Trump administration’s immigration policy and even had a row with Vice President JD Vance on X. Does this suggest that President Trump may be in for a bumpy ride from the world’s other most powerful American?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe

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29:37

Is Trump turning on Putin?

The Story ·

2025/05/13

New talks on Ukraine continue in Istanbul tomorrow and after months of taking Vladimir Putin's side, President Trump now seems much more supportive of Ukraine. So why the switch? And more than three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, are we any closer to a deal or are both sides just putting on a show for Trump?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: Professor Mark Galeotti,

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