The Irish politician and the Russian 'honeytrap'
When news dropped that a member of Ireland’s parliament was a suspected Russian agent, chaos ensued in the Irish parliament as politicians stood up to declare it wasn’t them. Today we hear from John M...
23 Loka 202429min
The full story of the Chris Kaba killing
Anger is building on both sides after a Met police officer was found not guilty of the murder of an unarmed black man. Chris Kaba was shot dead in 2022, but The Times can now reveal Kaba’s alleged inv...
22 Loka 202435min
What the death of the Hamas leader means for the war
This week, Israel released pictures of an underground bunker, furnished with flat screen TV and a hot shower. It was the place where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had lived with his wife and children unti...
21 Loka 202431min
What happens if the American election is a tie?
One tiny ‘blue dot’ in Omaha, Nebraska could result in a tie between Trump and Harris. Why? And what happens then to decide who wins?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of...
20 Loka 202425min
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Can a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug end Britain's obesity epidemic? [Replay]
The government has announced a five-year trial of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to consider whether its use could reduce unemployment and relieve pressure on the NHS. So this weekend, we revisit an ep...
19 Loka 202430min
Al Gore, tech and climate
As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Tech Podcast from The Times. Presenters Katie Prescott and Danny Fortson are joined by Al Gore, former US Vice-Preside...
18 Loka 202452min
The death of One Direction star Liam Payne
On Wednesday night it was announced that Liam Payne had died in Buenos Aires aged 31, where he was on holiday. What does his death say about the music industry? This podcast was brought to you thanks ...
17 Loka 202419min
A brief history of Israel and Lebanon at war
Tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy militia in Lebanon. Attacks on both sides have led to thousands dead and over a million people internally displaced. The latest confr...
16 Loka 202430min
