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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day.


Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.


Plus, each month, William Hague hosts an agenda-setting interview with a key newsmaker or thinker.


Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.


The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts.




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1288 - The property empires that make Charles and William millions
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  • 1288 - The property empires that make Charles and William millions

    An investigation by the Sunday Times’ Insight team has revealed for the first time the extensive property empires of the King and Prince of Wales. The information includes details of the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall’s business deals with the NHS, schools and military that help fund the royals.

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guests: 

    Jonathan Calvert, Insight Editor, The Sunday Times.George Arbuthnott, Insight Deputy Editor, The Sunday Times. 

    Host: Luke Jones. 

    Clips:Channel 4, Parliament.

    Photo:Getty Images/Times illustration.

    Further listening: The SAS murders and the conspiracy to cover them up and Cash for places: The backdoor for overseas students into Britain's top universities

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com



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    Tue, 05 Nov 2024 - 31min
  • 1287 - Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories popular again?

    The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch grew up in Nigeria and - as the state failed - was forced to complete her homework by candlelight. So how has that shaped her politically? What are her policies and can she resurrect the Tories and mount a challenge against the twin threats of Labour and Reform?

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory.


    Host:Luke Jones.

    Guests:

    Janice Turner, Columist and Interviewer, The Times.Daniel Finkelstein, Contributor, The Times and The Sunday Times.

    Clips:The Conservative Party, BBC, Sky, Times Radio.

    Image credit:Getty


    Further listening:What happens if the American election is a tie?



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    Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 27min
  • 1286 - The budget recovery plan!

    As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Money Podcast from The Times. Rachel Reeves’ first budget raised taxes by more than expected, borrowed more than predicted, and brought higher taxes on employers than forecast. But now, Holly is at hand with a podcast pick-me-up! It is time to get down to brass tacks as she is joined by experts whose job is to help you understand money better.

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guests: 

    Chris Etherington, tax analyst.Tom McPhail, pensions expert.Jo Noble, Money Editor, The Times and Sunday Times.

    Host:Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor, The Times and Sunday Times. 

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com





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    Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 45min
  • 1285 - Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes [Replay]

    As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. The polls are too close to call with women heavily favouring Harris, while men lean towards Trump. Could the hot-button topic of abortion prove the issue that shifts the electoral balance?

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guest:Sarah Baxter, former Deputy Editor, The Sunday Times. 

    Host:Manveen Rana. 

    Further listening:Why tech billionaires are backing Trump

    Further reading:Why Donald Trump is suddenly talking about cocaine

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

    Clips:NBC, Fox, AP Archive.


    This episode was first published in September 2024.



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    Sat, 02 Nov 2024 - 31min
  • 1284 - How violent could the US election get?

    As polling day approaches, fears are growing that the result will not be accepted by the losing side. The potential consequences range from election denialism to violence, and even civil war.

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guest: Tom Newton Dunn, covering the US election for The Times. 

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Clips:MSNBC, CBS, New York Post, NBC News.

    Photo:Getty Images 

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com



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    Fri, 01 Nov 2024 - 27min
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