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 | 1860 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily NewsPolitics | |||
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Apple Podcasts4LizAnne S
Australiaa month ago - Great in-depth analysis
Great in-depth analysis and discussion of the issues surrounding major current stories and events in the past.
Apple Podcasts5Ddoethineb
United Kingdom3 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 Podcasts5VskaifeUnited Kingdom3 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 Podcasts1EdhkybUnited Kingdom3 months ago Excellent, current, topics and speakers -sometimes a little slow for someone who follows news closely? Great job, many thanks
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Apple Podcasts | #91 |  United States/News/Daily News |
Spotify | #30 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #128 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | United Kingdom/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Canada/News/Daily News |
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A deep-dive current affairs program that covers big stories with in-depth reporting and expert context. Episodes frequently explore politics, international relations, and major global events, often pairing frontline reporting with data-driven or historical analysis. The show stands out for its long-form interviews, investigative angles, and access to prominent journalists and policymakers, making it valuable for listeners who want nuanced understandings of complex issues and how they unfold on the world stage.
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The Story launched 6 years ago and published 1860 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Oliver Wright
3. Gabby Weiniger
4. David Walsh
5. Aza Raskin
6. Dr. Baebing Chen
7. Dr. Aditi Nurukar
8. Dr. Sanjeev Nicharni
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