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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.

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It’s been a rollercoaster 24 hours for Nigel Farage and Reform – a by-election called, a major party boycott, and now the spectre of a two horse race against Count Binface. So will his high risk play pay off as he takes his case to the people? And wh... more

After a Sunday Times investigation revealed Nigel Farage’s links to a convicted fraudster, and with the spectre of a parliamentary standards investigation looming over him, Farage will now put his fate in the hands of his constituents in Clacton in a... more

NATO is gathering in Turkey for its annual summit, and defence spending, Iran and Ukraine are all on the agenda. But behind the scenes there are warnings that Putin is planning his next attack - on a NATO country. So what might that aggression look l... more

Today, we bring you the first episode of a new series from one of our sister podcasts, The Times Investigates. Posh George: The criminal behind Farage

The Sunday Times’s Insight team investigate how the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage - who could ho... more

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Louise Callaghan
Senior US Reporter for The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
Episode: Who still counts as Native American in 2026? - The Sunday Story
Jack Blackburn
Times history correspondent who narrates the story
The Times
Episode: How Britain drove America to independence - The Saturday Story
Sebastian Payne
Times columnist and leader writer, Farage watcher
The Times
Episode: Will Farage's finances lead to his downfall?
Nigel Farage
Subject of the profile
Episode: Will Farage's finances lead to his downfall?
Richard Barrons
General Sir Richard Barrons, former Chief of the UK Armed Forces
Former Chief of the UK Armed Forces
Episode: Defence spending: too little, too late?
Bernard McCabe
Retired detective, Metropolitan Police
Former Met Police
Episode: The Surgeon of St Helena - The Sunday Story
Sandra McCabe
Retired Metropolitan Police Officer
Former Met Police
Episode: The Surgeon of St Helena - The Sunday Story
Oliver Wright
Policy Editor for The Times
The Times
Episode: ‘It’s a disaster’: Leave voters on 10 years of Brexit
Jack Straw
Former Labour cabinet minister
Labour Party (historical)
Episode: LATEST: Starmer resigns

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Manveen Rana
Host of The Story, The Times/The Sunday Times
Luke Jones
Co-host who is often on The Story

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
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    Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes!

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  • Excellent

    Terrific in-depth analysis and investigations. It’s just a shame they picked the two journalists with the most irritating voices in broadcast media.

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    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Trump v the Supreme Court
Q: Give us a quick bluffers guide to the composition of the Supreme Court at the moment.
Grylls explains the Court's composition as a 6-3 conservative majority with three appointments by Republican presidents and six by GOP-appointees, plus discussion of how this shapes expectations for rulings, while noting a few nuanced dissents.
Who still counts as Native American in 2026? - The Sunday Story
Q: How does blood quantum affect real-life access to rights and resources for Native communities?
Blood quantum creates complex, sometimes contradictory eligibility rules that can shape who receives health care, tribal benefits, and cultural recognition, making it a contentious and deeply personal issue for many families.
Who still counts as Native American in 2026? - The Sunday Story
Q: Why did you choose the Salish School of Spokane as a focal point for this episode?
It serves as a concrete example of language revival in action, showing how structured immersion and community efforts can reverse language loss and reinforce cultural identity in a tangible way.
Q&A: Departures, diplomacy, and an unused motorhome
Q: Who is in charge here when it comes to the Iranians and the Strait of Hormuz?
The answer is that it's shared and contested, with no single clear leader; various actors including the US, Iran, and regional powers exert influence, making control highly fluid.
Nigeria is killing its own civilians
Q: Why is the government so reluctant to get involved when civilians are killed, and what are they saying now about their approach?
Officials claim overwhelmed security challenges and large-scale threats, but critics say there is a lack of political will and transparency, with occasional admissions of mistakes but no comprehensive accountability.

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