Perez Hilton: The gossip blogger who changed celebrity culture forever
Perez Hilton was the original celebrity gossip blogger, who spared no one with his spiky, often malicious posts – and Britney Spears became a favourite target. As his actions come under fresh scrutiny...
27 Okt 202126min
Rishi Sunak's spending review: Is the economy going back to the 70s?
Ahead of the chancellor's budget and spending review tomorrow, we look for lessons from the past. Plus, The Times speaks with Rishi Sunak.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of reade...
26 Okt 202132min
The tech billionaires trying to outmanoeuvre death
The desire to live forever is as old as life itself. Now some of the world's richest people are investing heavily in the science of immortality. Could we get to a point where dying becomes optional?Th...
25 Okt 202129min
What can be done to keep MPs safe?
In Westminster, the shock was palpable. How could this have happened again? While MPs' safety is being re-examined following the killing of Sir David Amess, a new bill has been proposed to end online ...
21 Okt 202124min
Eric Zemmour: Right-wing firebrand, potential president?
As politicians in France vie to be the challenger in next year's French presidential election an outsider looks to be a contender. Who is Eric Zemmour, the right-wing journalist and author and what do...
20 Okt 202132min
The inside story of Newcastle United's Saudi takeover
In a landmark deal signed earlier this month, Newcastle United was bought by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium. The club now has the richest owners in the Premier League. Fans are ecstatic, but as money f...
19 Okt 202128min
What are Vladimir Putin's mercenaries doing in West Africa?
When a cargo plane containing four helicopters and a large consignment of military hardware touched down in the capital of Mali last month, observers raised an eyebrow. The kit was definitely from Rus...
18 Okt 202125min
Tim Shipman on Boris Johnson's big gamble
Boris Johnson may have appeared unassailable last week at Conservative Party conference, but could the next few months cause the prime minister more of a headache than he's expecting? This podcast wa...
14 Okt 202127min
