Ukraine's Foreign Legion
When President Zelensky put a call out for fighters to join the defence of Ukraine against the Russian assault, an estimated 20,000 answered - including Shane Matthew, a former member of the British A...
24 Mar 202227min
Why is everything so expensive?
We're feeling the pinch as the cost of everyday items increases. Why is this happening? And what might the Chancellor say in his Spring Statement to alleviate the financial pressure?This podcast was b...
23 Mar 202228min
Covid is back. Why?
Covid cases are surging in the UK, and more people over 70 are testing positive than at any time in the pandemic. What’s going on? We speak to one of the key members of SAGE, the government’s expert a...
22 Mar 202222min
Freezing Putin’s war chest: Are the sanctions working?
A number of Western nations have imposed sanctions on Russia, its leadership and some of Putin's alleged allies. But are they working?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers o...
21 Mar 202229min
Investigation: Undercover at the DVLA
A Times undercover investigation has revealed a catalogue of problems at the DVLA that have led to drivers waiting for months for their licence renewals. What lies behind the crisis at this important ...
18 Mar 202229min
Is Russia's war good or bad for China?
This week, in a further sign that the Russian military could be in trouble, it was revealed that the Kremlin asked China for military aid. But will Beijing want to wade into this war? And have Vladimi...
17 Mar 202232min
The truth behind Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran
After nearly six years of detention in Iran, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been released to join her family in the UK. Here, we return to an episode from last year and explore whether an unpaid Britis...
16 Mar 202229min
Ukraine: Mothers and babies caught in conflict
Last Wednesday, a maternity hospital in Mariupol was bombed. The World Health Organisation says there have been 24 attacks in Ukraine on healthcare facilities and five on ambulances, killing at least ...
16 Mar 202220min
