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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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28:53

The school with no teachers - the Sunday Story

The Story ·

2025/09/28

The Alpha School in Austin, Texas is hoping to revolutionise education forever, swapping teachers for laptop lessons and AI, and motivating pupils with cold, hard cash. Is this the future of education?Guest: Danny Fortson, Co-host of The Times Tech Podcast and The Sunday Times' West Coast Correspondent.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Dave Creasey.Read more: This primary school got rid of teachers — and the parents approveHear more:Open AI’s Sam Altman: ‘We’re about to empower people more than ever

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29:28

The Story presents: Planet Hope - protecting snow...

The Story ·

2025/09/27

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Each episode is hosted by The Story released as a bonus weekly series on Saturdays.In the remote Himalayan valley of Humla, Rinzin Phunjok Lama is protecting endangered species like the snow leopard and wild yak. Using Buddhist principles, local knowledge, and community-led conservation, he is tackling climate change in one of the world’s harshest landscapes. He

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27:33

Why everyone is watching women’s rugby (and you...

The Story ·

2025/09/26

As England’s Red Roses head into the World Cup final tomorrow, it might be the largest audience that women’s rugby has ever seen. With its TikTok superstars and crocheting players, it’s creating new fans and connecting with people in ways the men's teams can only dream of. So why has it taken so long to get here?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: Elgan Alderman, Co-host, The Times'

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32:32

Russia’s next invasion could come via the ballot box

The Story ·

2025/09/25

A geopolitical battle between Russia and the EU will unfold this Sunday as Moldovans vote in a pivotal parliamentary election. The result could steer the country closer to the EU, or back towards Moscow. With Russia accused of bribery and vote rigging to sway the outcome in its favour, which path will Moldova choose?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: Jack Clover, assistant foreign

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35:01

INVESTIGATION: The charity recommending ‘abortion...

The Story ·

2025/09/24

An undercover Times investigation reveals how US-inspired Christian activists are running services across the UK, offering pro-life advice to those looking for impartial support. They also recommend exploring an ‘abortion reversal pill’, against national guidelines. So who are these groups, and what is their real mission?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: Constance Kampfner, Northern

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34:23

Has America turned its back on science?

The Story ·

2025/09/23

President Trump has publicly linked the use of Tylenol, or paracetamol, during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism, despite experts saying the connection is unproven. The extraordinary announcement came after months of dramatic changes at US public health bodies, spearheaded by the health secretary and vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr. So, how did health become politicised in America? And could the same thing happen in the UK?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers

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28:02

Is the UN useless?

The Story ·

2025/09/22

The UK, Australia and Canada have formally recognised Palestine as a state ahead of high level meetings at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly this week. But as the votes and debates continue, little seems to change outside the diplomatic bubble. We discuss with a former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN what relevance the organisation still holds.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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28:21

Robert Redford: Hollywood's Golden Boy - the Sunday...

The Story ·

2025/09/21

With his gorgeous looks, infectious charisma and string of hits,Robert Redford was the face of mainstream Hollywood cinema in the 1970's. But he was so much more than a pretty face, and quickly moved into directing and producing awards winning films, before pivoting to focus on what really mattered to him: the Sundance Film Festival, to support independent film. Despite his huge public profile, Robert Redford remained an elusive, unknowable and very private man.This podcast was brought to you thanks

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31:53

The Story presents Planet Hope: Omacha, ‘the dolphin...

The Story ·

2025/09/19

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Each episode is hosted by The Story released as a bonus weekly series on Saturdays. Deep in the Amazon, the mysterious pink river dolphins are under threat from pollution, mining, and habitat loss. Marine biologist Fernando Trujillo, known locally as Omacha, has dedicated more than 30 years to protecting them. From satellite-tagging dolphins to training fishermen

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30:28

The killing of Agnes Wanjiru: British soldier faces...

The Story ·

2025/09/19

Thirteen years after her body was discovered floating in the septic tank of a hotel in Kenya, an arrest warrant has been issued for a former British soldier over the alleged murder of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru. If extradited, it would be the first time a British soldier is sent to face such a charge on foreign soil - and follows years of dogged investigation by The Sunday Times. We speak to reporter involved, and ask whether the culture of the British army has changed over the years.This podcast was

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31:34

State banquets and street protests: Trump in the UK

The Story ·

2025/09/18

The US President's state visit to the UK is marked by royal pageantry, political tension, and public protest. But what could the UK gain from it? And what are the potential pitfalls lurking for Keir Starmer?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: Katy Balls, Washington editor and columnist, The Times and The Sunday Times and Oliver Wright, Policy editor, The Times.Host: Manveen

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38:13

INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 3

The Story ·

2025/09/17

In the years since Omar al-Bayoumi was released by British police, new evidence has come to light which was not shared with the officers carrying out his interrogation. Today, he stands accused of being a Saudi agent who helped the terrorists who carried out 9/11, something he has always denied.This is part three of a three-part special investigative series.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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33:51

INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 2

The Story ·

2025/09/16

On September 21, 2001, Omar al-Bayoumi was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of the preparation, instigation or commission of acts of terrorism. Police would have seven days before they would need to charge, extradite, or release him. Over the next week of questioning, there would be extraordinary revelations -- but also leads not followed, and crucial information not shared. So what went wrong?This is part two of a three-part special investigative series.This podcast was brought to you thanks to

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34:09

INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 1

The Story ·

2025/09/15

Was there another man involved in plotting the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed thousands in 2001? And why did British police, acting on the instructions of American law enforcement, let him go?This is part one of a three-part special investigative series.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: Amardeep Bassey, journalist, The Sunday Times.Host:Taryn Siegel.Producer:Taryn Siegel.Read

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23:08

Woody Allen on Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and life...

The Story ·

2025/09/14

He appeared at a Russian film festival, wants to work with Trump and still says Jeffrey Epstein was “charming and personable”. Does the film director Woody Allen not care what people think? Hadley Freeman meets him and his wife, Soon-Yi, at home in New York.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/thestoryWritten by: Hadley Freeman, columnist and features writer for The Sunday Times.Read by: Micaela

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40:34

The Story presents Planet Hope: The penguin guardian...

The Story ·

2025/09/13

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Each episode is hosted by The Story released as a bonus weekly series on Saturdays. From oil spills to climate change, penguins are on the frontline of environmental change. Pablo García Borboroglu has spent more than three decades rescuing colonies, moving shipping lanes, and protecting over 32 million acres of penguin habitat. He joins Adam Vaughan to share what it

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29:24

Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence in...

The Story ·

2025/09/12

A sunny afternoon at Utah Valley University suddenly became a scene of terror when the right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a campus event on Wednesday, 10 September. His death was quickly described as an “assassination” by President Trump, and it is the latest in a worrying spate of politically-motivated attacks in the US. So what’s behind this trend? Is political violence becoming normalised?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The

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28:00

How Israel exploded hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza

The Story ·

2025/09/11

As people continue to starve in Gaza, the war once again spread beyond its borders this week when Israel bombed Hamas fighters in Qatar - a country that’s involved in the peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog met Keir Starmer in London yesterday. So what does this all mean for the peace process - and for Gazans?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

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31:27

Have we stopped caring about climate change?

The Story ·

2025/09/10

Exclusive research for The Times reveals a huge increase in the number of people who believe the dangers of climate change have been exaggerated. Why is this happening and what does it mean for our future - and that of our children?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 WrightHost:Manveen RanaProducer:Shabnam GrewalRead more:We’re ready to become net-zero heroes by 2050 (but only

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25:33

What next for Labour after Angela Rayner's resignation

The Story ·

2025/09/09

Last Friday, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner resigned after a report said she broke the ministerial code by not paying enough stamp duty on her second home. But how serious is this latest loss for Labour, who could replace her, and can Keir Starmer's reshuffle reboot a struggling premiership and party?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: Geraldine Scott, assistant political editor,

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