The Metaverse: New frontiers or same old issues?
It's been billed as the future of the internet. But what exactly is 'The Metaverse'? One Sunday Times journalist takes a journey into the the virtual-reality world. It may be for over-13s, but she fou...
30 Mar 202227min
The Ukrainian exodus
Nearly four million refugees have fled the war in Ukraine since it began a month ago. It's the biggest movement of people since records began. We hear stories from the Polish border, as this wave of h...
29 Mar 202228min
Could Putin be prosecuted for war crimes?
Hospitals bombed. Thousands of civilians killed. If war crimes have been committed in Ukraine, as many suspect, have the events of the past month exposed the laws of war as toothless?This podcast was ...
28 Mar 202235min
Cocaine and kids: The new face of football hooliganism
Every week thousands of fans criss-cross the country to support their football team, but among them are those who others wish would stay at home. A Times investigation has looked into the new generati...
25 Mar 202228min
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
