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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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23:35

Why is France in chaos again?

The Story ·

2025/09/08

As French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a motion of no confidence in the National Assembly, a grassroots protest movement is gathering steam with its rallying cry to "Block everything" on September 10. Organisers hope to bring the country to a standstill to protest against Bayrou’s national budget plan – even though the current government is likely to fall before the demonstrations begin. So is the French government on the brink of collapse again?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the

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25:19

London’s teenage saint - the Sunday Story

The Story ·

2025/09/07

15-year-old Carlo Acutis will become the first millennial saint today, after the Catholic Church posthumously attributed two miracles to him. So who was this extraordinary boy and how does the church 'fact' check a miracle?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: Kaya Burgess, science reporter and religious affairs correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Further

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26:09

The rise of polyamory - the Saturday Story

The Story ·

2025/09/06

Polyamory is on the rise — especially in one US city where romantic partners have organised themselves into ever expanding networks. Yes, it can get complicated, they tell Megan Agnew.Written and read by: Megan Agnew, Senior Features Writer, The Sunday Times.Producer: Shabnam Grewal.Read more: Forget love triangles. Meet the ‘polycule’ with 80 people in itPhoto: GettyGet in touch: thestory@thetimes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:52

Is Reform ready for power?

The Story ·

2025/09/05

As Reform’s conference begins today, the party leads the opinion polls. Nigel Farage is attempting to portray himself as the next Prime Minister, but in places they already hold power - ten councils and two mayoral authorities - there have been hints of serious problems, from failed cost cutting measures to infighting and resignations. So is Reform ready for power?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:

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27:58

Could the US scrap gay marriage?

The Story ·

2025/09/04

Ten years ago, the United States Supreme Court voted to make same-sex marriage legal by five votes to four. Since then the court has reversed one landmark ruling by overturning Roe v Wade, the 1973 decision that established a right to abortion under federal law. With divisions in attitudes to gay marriages and relationships increasing - could the court rethink its decision on gay marriage?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe

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26:52

Should we ditch the European Convention on Human Rights?

The Story ·

2025/09/03

Political figures from the right and left have suggested that leaving a European convention could reduce the number of people seeking asylum in Britain. So what is the ECHR? And would leaving it actually make a difference? 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:Fraser Nelson, Columnist, The Times.Jonathan Ames, Legal Editor, The Times.Host: Manveen RanaProducer: Hannah VarrallRead more:

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32:03

President Xi's new world order

The Story ·

2025/09/02

World leaders have gathered in China ahead of tomorrow’s military parade to mark the end of the Second World War. Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narenda Modi were among the 20 other leaders welcomed to what's been dubbed the 'anti-NATO' summit to discuss global security and economic matters ahead of the event. What can we learn from the relationships between the attendees and how should the West react?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times

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26:44

Why Britain's Left is radicalising

The Story ·

2025/09/01

Tomorrow, the Greens announce their new leader, and one contender has been borrowing from the Farage playbook in his campaign. Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn's new populist party is getting hundreds of thousands of sign-ups since its launch. Are the days of gradualism - and our two-party system dominance - over?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:Aubrey Allegretti, Chief Political

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26:03

Inside Haiti: face to face with the gangs ruling a...

The Story ·

2025/08/31

The Caribbean nation of Haiti is now at the mercy of gangs bent on kidnap, rape and murder. Louise Callaghan meets their victims — and confronts a warlord.Written and read by: Louise Callaghan, US correspondent, The Sunday Times.Producer: Edith Rousselot. Photo: Giles Clarke/ Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:11

The Queen was a Remainer: her secret views on Brexit...

The Story ·

2025/08/30

In his new book, Power and the Palace, the former Times royal correspondent Valentine Low uncovers the secretive relationship between the monarchy and government. Speaking to Palace aides, politicians and civil servants, he reveals the private side of Queen Elizabeth II.© Valentine Low 2025 Extracted from “Power and the Palace” by Valentine Low, to be published by Headline Press on September 11 at £25Available to buy from The TimesBookshop.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of

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31:09

What Taylor Swift's engagement means for her music...

The Story ·

2025/08/29

This week, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to boyfriend of two years, NFL tight end Travis Kelce. So what can we expect at America's version of a royal wedding? Will there be hints or Easter eggs about it in her new album? And what could a stable love life mean for an artist who’s built a career on heartbreak?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, writer, The Times and

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37:50

Why Trump's attack on the Fed affects us all

The Story ·

2025/08/28

President Trump announced on Truth Social this week that he had fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. While most people had no idea who she was, her sacking could have a massive impact. The move is seen as part of the continued politicisation of the Fed, the US’s independent central bank and some economists fear it could be the start of a journey towards economic meltdown in America with global repercussions.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and

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25:18

Hard borders, harder politics: Europe's migration crisis

The Story ·

2025/08/27

Yesterday Nigel Farage unveiled Reform UK’s plans to tackle the issue of small boats and illegal migration. It's a problem that's driven European politics for almost a decade, we look to the continent for lessons they've learned on how it could be solved.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: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Edith Rousselot.Read

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30:09

Ukraine needs to become an 'indigestible porcupine'

The Story ·

2025/08/26

With the prospect of peace in Ukraine looking increasingly clouded following Donald Trump's attempts at inter-continental deal-making, the former head of the UK military, General Sir Nick Carter, tells Tom Newton Dunn that the US president doesn't understand his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Can Europe's leaders achieve some kind of security guarantee without US boots on the ground to back it up? And does Trump understand the lessons of history?Guest: General Sir Nick Carter, Former UK Chief

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9:09

Meet the man selling ‘doom’ to Zuckerberg and the...

The Story ·

2025/08/25

Ron Hubbard is the biggest builder of underground bunkers, giving security to wealthy buyers who fear the world is coming to an end. And business is boomingThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryWritten by: Bevan Hurley.Read by: Edward Drummond.Producers: Edward Drummond and Kate Lamble.Photo: James Breeden for the Times. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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38:35

The prison chief linked to organised crime - the...

The Story ·

2025/08/24

Bobby Cunningham was 31 when he became Head of Security at Wandsworth Prison, Britain’s most notorious jail, where he was tasked with fighting corruption. The Sunday Times's Whitehall editor Gabriel Pogrund reveals his dealings with organised crime.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: Gabriel PogrundHost:Manveen RanaProducers: Olivia Case, Edward Drummond, Shabnam Grewal.Read more:

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33:39

Inside the Church of England's 'sex cult' - the...

The Story ·

2025/08/23

Chris Brain, the leader of a Church of England ‘sex cult’ known s the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 charges of indecent assault, three decades after its collapse. Why did the Church fail to learn lessons from the scandal?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: Sean O'Neill, Senior Writer, The Times.Host:Manveen Rana.Producer:Edward Drummond.Read more: Chris Brain:

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29:30

The Brit standing up to China - can Starmer save...

The Story ·

2025/08/22

Pro-democracy campaigner, media mogul and British citizen Jimmy Lai has been imprisoned in China for five years and on trial for two. As the closing statements are made, what will happen to one of China’s most prominent critics? And can the UK government - or Donald Trump - step in to free him?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: Cindy Yu, Columnist and Contributing Editor, The Times

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24:59

'There's an AI bubble' - but what happens when it...

The Story ·

2025/08/21

Nvidia's the first company to be worth more than $4trilllion, developers are being offered salaries in the billions, and companies that don’t even have a product are securing investments beyond their wildest dreams. Yet there were reports this week that Meta could downsize its AI division. Our resident silicon valley watcher says there's an AI bubble, and looks back to the dot com boom and bust, for answers on what happens when it bursts.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of

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33:07

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Tommy Robinson's far-right...

The Story ·

2025/08/20

The Times can reveal the English Defence League founder is charging around £28 a minute for videos giving practical advice to supporters on migrant hotel protests and anti-Islam activism. The private consultations raise concerns about the potential for radicalisation at a time of heightened tensions surrounding immigration issues.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: Shanti Das, Senior

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