Brexit: a tale of two trade deals
A trade deal between Britain and America has been held up as one of the major advantages of the UK exiting the European Union. But the disruption wrought by coronavirus and political turmoil in Americ...
1 Jul 202026min
The virus: Is Britain heading for a second spike?
Much about the virus remains a mystery. Today, we catch up on everything we’ve learned about the virus so far - and the big unknowns - with The Times' science editor. Could a second spike in the UK be...
30 Jun 202027min
The toxic culture of elite gymnastics: Larry Nassar revisited
The former USA Gymnastics team doctor is now a convicted child sex offender, behind bars for 175 years. You might think that was where the story ended. But for many survivors, his sentencing was just ...
29 Jun 202029min
Stig Abell: Why don't I have any friends?
1 in 5 men in the UK say they don't have any close friends. Stig Abell is one of them. What are the obstacles to making friends as an adult, and could a psychotherapist help him find answers?Guests: N...
26 Jun 202029min
Luke Jones: After coronavirus, will British theatre survive?
This week Manveen and David take a break as Times Radio presenters host the podcast, ahead of the launch of the station on the 29th June.For Luke Jones, going to the theatre has been an almost weekly ...
25 Jun 202026min
Jenny Kleeman: A pandemic and the world of surrogacy
This week Manveen and David take a break as Times Radio presenters host the podcast, ahead of the launch of the station on the 29th June.The images of babies born via surrogate, waiting in a hotel in ...
24 Jun 202026min
Aasmah Mir: The psychological impact of racism on black families
This week Manveen and David take a break as Times Radio presenters host the podcast, ahead of the launch of the station on the 29th June.Since the death of George Floyd, black families around the worl...
23 Jun 202025min
John Pienaar: Is test and trace working?
This week Manveen and David take a break as Times Radio presenters host the podcast, ahead of the launch of the station on the 29th June.The government's Covid-19 contact tracing system is key to help...
22 Jun 202031min
