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The Times

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. 

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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The Story

Eighty years ago this week, the first atomic bomb to be used in war was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, the city of Nagasaki was hit by a second. Hundreds of thousands of people died and Japan eventually surrendered. But why did America decide to use the bombs, given that Japan was already expected to lose the war? And how did Times readers debate the ethics of this decision in the pages of the newspaper?

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:

 • Jack Blackburn, History Correspondent, The Times.
 • Tom Whipple, Science Editor, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Olivia Case.

Clips: YouTube / Harry S Truman Library, YouTube / The Atlantic / Castle Films, YouTube / Huntley Film Archives, YouTube / US National Archives.

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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The bomb that changed the world

As anti-immigrant protestors declare today ‘No Aslyum Day’, and Nigel Farage continues his Summer of Crime campaign, can the Government wrest back control of the immigration crisis with its new small boats migrant deal? 

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: Matt Dathan, Home Affairs Editor, The Times

Host: Manveen Rana

Producer: Rosie Stopher

Read more: 

Migrants can use human rights ‘loophole’ to avoid return to FranceFascists buy up land for white-only communities in Wales
More from the Story:

The far-right party spreading ‘sensible nationalism’
Clips: Sky News, The Sun, The Daily Express.

Photo: Getty images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com 

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Will the UK-France migrant deal stop the boats?

A Times investigation has found companies have been offered sponsorship deals involving private meetings with an ‘influential Labour figure’. The reporters spent months working undercover, speaking to dozens of sources and combing through leaked documents. 

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: Paul Morgan-Bentley, Head of Investigations, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Edward Drummond. 

Read more: 

Revealed: Labour group’s £9,500 ‘cash for access’ breakfastsHow we exposed Labour’s cosy links to lobbyists
Photo: Times illustration. 

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How the Times exposed Westminster's ‘cash for access’ breakfasts

Our Ukraine correspondent Maxim Tucker returns from the frontlines of the country's defence against Russia's invasion. With its soldiers under constant attack, a new war has opened up - this time against corruption at home. It comes as the US special envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow this week for 'last chance' ceasefire talks.

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: Maxim Tucker, Ukraine correspondent, The Times. 

Host: Calum MacDonald

Producer: Kate Lamble

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How Ukraine’s air defence warriors take aim at Putin’s drone swarmsAnti-corruption bodies arrest four over drone sales fraud
Clips: AP, BBC News, Fox News, Times Radio, Kyiv Independent, Tucker Carlson Network.

Photo: Getty Images.

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How Ukraine was betrayed by corruption at home

Frazzled American parents are swapping a nightly glass of chardonnay for chewable THC gummies. But are they ignoring the health risks?

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: Louise Callaghan, US correspondent, The Sunday Times

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Taryn Siegel.

Read more: Mummies on cannabis gummies: meet the mothers getting high at home

Clips: Focus on Sanity.

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Mummies on cannabis gummies: meet the mothers getting high at home

It is one of Netflix’s most watched documentaries – The Tinder Swindler told the story of scammer Simon Leviev and how he conned women out of more than $10 million. Now two of his most high-profile victims reveal the depression and bankruptcy that followed and how they’re taking revenge by turning their story into a book.

Swindled Never After: How We Survived (and You Can Spot) a Relationship Scammer by Cecilie Fjellhoy and Pernilla Sjoholm (Podium Publishing, £15.99) is published on August 19

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

Words by: Charlotte Lytton.

Producer: Taryn Siegel.

Read more: Conned by the Tinder Swindler: how his victims took revenge

Photo: Getty Images.

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The Tinder Swindler: how his victims took revenge - the Sunday Story

It’s been four years since the Taliban retook control of Kabul, marking the end of the UK’s 20-year military presence in Afghanistan. This week, Patrick sits down with James Cowan, CEO of the HALO Trust and a former army officer who led Task Force Helmand from 2009 to 2010. Together, they reflect on the 2021 evacuation, the recent Afghan data leak, their regrets, and whether Britain’s involvement in Afghanistan was, frankly, worth it.
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Was British involvement in Afghanistan worth it?

A council in Hampshire has passed a motion to grant ‘personhood’ to the River Test, an ancient chalk stream which runs through the county. Although largely symbolic, calls for rivers to have rights are becoming more widespread. What’s driving this burgeoning environmental movement, and what difference could it make to our lives? 

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: Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times. 

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Edward Drummond.

Read more: The benefits of human rights for rivers

Further listening: Thames Water: the business model built on shit

Clips: BBC, Sky News.

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com 

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Why rivers need human rights

The UK government will recognise Palestine as a state in September, unless Israel meets certain conditions to ease the situation in Gaza. But what would statehood mean? And is it just political posturing or could this help end the war in Gaza and solve one of the world’s most intractable conflicts?

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 Smyth, Whitehall Editor, The Times, and
 • Catherine Philp, World Affairs Editor, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Olivia Case.

Read more:

Is Israel’s aid U-turn making a difference in Gaza?What impact would British recognition of Palestinian state have?
Clips: BBC, DW News, YouTube / William J Clinton Presidential Library.

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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Recognising Palestine - and why it matters

Protests outside an hotel housing asylum seekers have spread across the country - and turned violent. Where is this heading? And how much is being organised by the far-right party Homeland?

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 Ball, Reporter, The Times. 

Host: Luke Jones. 

Producer: Edith Rousselot.

Read more: Homeland: the far-right party helping to organise Epping protests

Clips: Forbes Breaking News, GB News, The Homeland Party via Youtube, Sky News. 

Photo: Getty Images.

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com 

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The far-right party spreading ‘sensible nationalism’

The NHS has announced a ban on puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria. This week, Parliament will debate a bill sponsored by Liz Truss that would make it a criminal offence to prescribe any drugs to children for treating gender dysphoria, including in private clinics. But the story behind this overhaul in treatment began five years ago, with an explosive investigation from The Times’ Lucy Bannerman.

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.

Guest: Lucy Bannerman, News feature writer, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Times Radio, Sky News Australia, X/Daniel Shelvey

Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk 

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The five-year road to banning teenage puberty blockers

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