The Story
The TimesThe biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1742 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsPolitics | |||
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Thirty years after her death, Frida Kahlo went from relative obscurity to one of the most famous female artists on the planet. Now, her image has been used on everything from watches, scented candles, clothes, sanitary pads, and even Barbie dolls. Bu... more
The war in Iran has left its people divided. Some openly welcome the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, others mourn, steadfast in their loyalty to the Islamic Republic. The divisions run deep, cutting across generations. Majid Parsa gre... more
As the war in the Middle East enters its seventh day, prominent supporters of President Trump have criticised his decision to attack Iran. The political stakes are high for a president who pledged no new wars on the campaign trail. So can he keep the... more
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Interesting review regarding men’s language regarding women when they think the women are not around. The constant overwrought and melodramatic “fainting” at the utterance of the “p“ word is so insincere coming from a country that allowed its young girls to be groomed by foreign men with a little care or action.
Apple Podcasts5Nancy from Texas
United Statesa month ago - Invariably excellent
I rarely give 5 stars but this is an excellent podcast. Even when the subject sounds dull, the journalism brings it to life and engages the listener throughout with critical, thought provoking commentary.
Apple Podcasts5jjh297
United Kingdoma month ago - Error-strewn
I sometimes wonder if this has been thrown together by twelve-year olds — every episode is larded with grammatical mistakes and errors of one kind or another. The latest episode features a journalist frequently pronouncing the word demarcated as “de-mar-serrated.” Surely The Times has the money to employ better-educated journalists who don’t make such errors and editors who can spot and correct them prior to publication? As for the most recent episode on Venezuela, I had to give up after a few ... more
Apple Podcasts1RadionoushUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Accent
Good content but not keen on the accent.
Apple Podcasts3moysholmesUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Mark Galeotti is a trojan horse…
Are you not going to push him back on whether this Ukraine ‘peace’ deal could just leave Europe at risk of more war not less?
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Apple Podcasts | #88 | United States/News/Daily News |
Spotify | #27 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #95 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United Kingdom/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Canada/News/Daily News |
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A daily exploration of significant global stories, offering in-depth analysis and insights from leading journalists. The content covers a broad range of topics, from geopolitics and civil rights to social issues and humanitarian crises. Noteworthy episodes have tackled pressing narratives such as the war in Ukraine, maternity care scandals in England, and the implications of student loan debts. The combination of expert commentary and compelling personal stories engages listeners while fostering a deeper understanding of contemporary issues. Unique to this offering is its commitment to bringing well-researched and potentially controversial topics to light, often featuring voices that shape public discourse around these matters.
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2. Majid Parsa
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4. Nero Sereva
5. Louise Callaghan
6. General Sir Patrick Sanders
7. Ali Ansari
8. Tom Kington
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