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The Times
Donald Trump
Jeffrey Epstein
United States
Iran
Keir Starmer
China
Labour Party
NHS
Ukraine
Social Media
Mental Health
Peter Mandelson
9/11
The Times
Artificial Intelligence
The Sunday Times
Saudi Arabia
Terrorism
Labour Together
Maternity Care

The 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.

The Story is brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today

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Recent Guests

Joe Twyman
Co-founder of DeltaPoll, political pollster
DeltaPoll
Episode: England’s first five-party election?
Matt Dathan
Home Affairs Editor at The Times
The Times
Episode: LATEST: An antisemitic terror attack in London
Neil Basu
Former head of Counter Terrorism Command, Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan Police
Episode: LATEST: An antisemitic terror attack in London
Matthew Wall
Professor of Politics, Swansea University
Swansea University
Episode: ‘The punishment election’: Is Labour facing a bloodbath in Wales?
Sir David Manning
Former UK Ambassador to the United States (2004-2007) and royal household advisor
The Story / The Times
Episode: Can King Charles fix the special relationship?
Holly Parkes
Former partner of Shane Christie, carer for him, advocate with Knock Stop
Private individual/Knock Stop
Episode: Can rugby survive its head injury problem? - The Sunday Story
David Charter
Assistant Editor of The Times (US), interviewed about findings from Times/YouGov survey
The Times US
Episode: Is the American Dream dying?
Tom Calver
Data Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, discusses methodology and interpretation of data
The Times/The Sunday Times
Episode: Is the American Dream dying?
Elena Demista
27-year-old scientist, Gen Z interview subject
San Diego, US
Episode: Is the American Dream dying?

Hosts

Manveen Rana
Host of the show, known for her insightful questioning and ability to frame complex issues in an accessible manner.
Luke Jones
Co-host known for bringing a distinctive perspective to the discussions, often providing a balance to the conversation with analytical insights.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Great in-depth analysis

    Great in-depth analysis and discussion of the issues surrounding major current stories and events in the past.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddoethineb
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Topics covered in compelling depth

    Really enjoy The Story, a good mix of topics covered in compelling depth, get not too long that it drags on. My favourite podcast and always the one I want to listen to first and regularly! Thanks, team, keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vskaife
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Blanca Schofield….

    Listening to the Frida Kahlo episode but yikes I’ve got to turn it off because Blanca Schofield sounds absolutely drunk

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Edhkyb
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent, current, topics and speakers -sometimes a little slow for someone who follows news closely? Great job, many thanks

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PaulS
    2 months ago
  • Epstein

    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 Podcasts
    5
    Nancy from Texas
    United States3 months ago

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‘The punishment election’: Is Labour facing a bloodbath in Wales?
Q: How might devolution and the Senedd shape Westminster outcomes for Labour?
Analysts suggest that gains or losses in Wales could reflect broader national sentiment, with Labour facing a challenging election cycle across the UK, though local dynamics and the new voting system in Wales complicate direct extrapolation.
‘The punishment election’: Is Labour facing a bloodbath in Wales?
Q: What are the issues that are determining the way people are voting going into this election?
Experts point to disillusionment with the status quo, concerns over the NHS, education, and the economy, and a belief that devolution has not delivered promised improvements, which is driving votes toward Plaid Cymru, Reform UK, and other alternatives.
Q&A: more pain for Starmer but 'No more Mr. Nice Guy' for Iran
Q: Why is Boris Johnson still attracting so much media attention?
The answer stresses continuing Westminster drama around leadership and accountability, with the Privileges Committee investigation in the background, and the Mandelson saga as a lens on decision-making and political risk for Starmer's team.
Is the American Dream dying?
Q: Could you introduce us to one of the Americans The Times spoke to as part of the research?
One interviewee described the American dream as a self-made ideal that feels increasingly out of reach, highlighting debt, costs, and a sense that capitalism is not delivering for the working class.
Is the American Dream dying?
Q: The obvious question to start with, Tom, is the American dream alive and well?
The headline numbers suggest the dream is not as universal or as real for everyone as it once was, with a sizable share of Americans perceiving it as less accessible and fair, though opinions vary by age, wealth, and politics.

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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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