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- Today35 min
The Democrats just won a stunning victory – will it take them to the White House?
The results of Tuesday’s US midterm elections are in – and the results are astounding. Democrats flipped some historic red states to gain control of Congress, in a bruising rebuke to Donald Trump. But what does this stunning victory mean for the Democrats? And who could run for president in 2028? We asked our reporters across the US after they watched the results come in.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:David Charter, assistant editor in the US, The Times.George Grylls, Washington correspondent, The Times.Susie Coen, US correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Micaela Arneson, Shabnam Grewal.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Will Trump be impeached? What happens now Democrats have won the midtermsFurther listening: US midterms: Can the Democrats flip Texas?Clips: ABC, NBC, BBC, The Guardian, Fox News, James Talarico via Facebook, C-SPAN, CNN.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Yesterday35 min
How North Korea became a crypto-theft world leader
Last week, cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hacked, affecting a record £4.7bn of assets. While North Korea denies being behind the attack, investigators say clues point to the actions of the rogue state. How did the country develop into a hacking superpower, and as cyber crime escalates, how can we protect ourselves?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.Ciaran Martin, Professor of Practice in the Management of Public Organisations, University of Oxford, and founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ.Host: Manveen RanaProducers: Robyn Simon and Olivia Case.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Binance heist: investors pull out $4.5bn after hackers’ attackFurther listening: Unit 29155: The Russian cyberagency targeting BritainPhoto: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago27 min
Should Britain pay reparations for slavery?
King Charles is in the Caribbean – his first tour there as monarch. Along with the royal processions, meetings and public appearances, Charles’ recent visits have also included discussions of Britain’s historic role in the transatlantic slave trade. Now, local calls for an apology and even reparations for slavery have grown louder. So how will the King and the UK government answer them?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Kate Mansey, assistant editor and royal editor, The Times.Sathnam Sanghera, writer for The Times and the author of Empireworld: How British Imperialism has shaped the globe.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Micaela Arneson, Robyn Simon.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Soaked King demands brolly as slavery row dominates Caribbean tourFurther listening: Building Britain | The Legacy of Penrhyn Castle Ep. 1Clips: Sky News, Global News, BBC, GB News, The Royal Family Channel, ITV News, The Guardian, ITN, TODAY.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago29 min
Have data centres become a defining issue in the US midterms?
Tomorrow, Americans head to the polls in the most expensive election in US political history: the 2026 midterms. Although Trump’s not on the ballot, the elections are seen as a referendum on his leadership, and alongside diesel prices and the war in Iran, there’s a new issue getting Americans nationwide to reconsider their vote: data centres. So why have data centres become such a hot button issue? What is resistance like on the ground? And how will this change how Americans vote tomorrow?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Susie Coen, US correspondent, The Times.Darrell West, senior fellow, The Brookings Institution.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Paige Reynolds.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: We refuse to have a data centre on our farm, even for $26mFurther listening: US midterms: Can the Democrats flip Texas?Clips: CNN, AP, NBC, KENS 5, ABC news, CBS News Chicago, MLive, CBS News, Fox News, USA TodayPhoto: Glenn Hartong for The Times.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 days ago25 min
Bodybuilding to death - why young athletes are dying
Last month, 33 year old bodybuilder Mateusz Chmura collapsed and died during a prestigious UK competition. The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed but it’s raised fresh questions about why there are so many fatalities in the sport – some figures suggest around 50 a year, internationally. So what’s killing these athletes? And is the widespread substance abuse in this world spilling over into the mainstream?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Matt Lawton, chief sports correspondent, The Times.Imran Khan, sports and exercise physiologist and director of SafePulse.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Questions for bodybuilding after death following on-stage collapseClips: BBC, frontdouble1 / instagram, Fitness Routine English / Youtube.Photo: PCA / InstagramThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago14 min
Fairies, foxtrots and sauciness: my night at the romantasy ball - The Saturday Story
The latest installment of the wildly popular Court of Thorns and Roses series hit the bookstores on Tuesday. Mega fans celebrated the midnight release with parties at Waterstones across the country. So just how did Sarah J Maas’ romantic fantasy - ‘romantasy’- series become a global literary phenomenon? The Times went to one of the parties to find out. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryRead by: Sarah Ditum, contributor, The Times. Producer: Micaela Arneson. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Fairies, foxtrots and sauciness — my night at the romantasy ballClips: @thtgrlreads - TikTok, @archgosai - TikTok, @mikaelakelling - TikTok, @fantasticalbookworm - TikTok, The Mel Robbins Podcast, Born To Make You Happy by Trisha Paytas provided by Symphonic Distribution. Photo: The Times / Gareth Iwan Jones.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago25 min
Q&A: Israel on a knife edge, freedom of movement back on the cards and what next for Christa Pike?
Following this week’s elections in Israel, will Benjamin Netanyahu cling on as Prime Minister? Why did Christa Pike’s execution fail? And as Andy Burnham weighs up a return to free movement with the EU, have the political class ever accepted Brexit? You asked, so we answered, in this edition of our monthly Q&A series.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Gabrielle Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The Times and Sunday Times.Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and Sunday Times.Olivia Empson, US correspondent, The Times and Sunday Times.Tom Whipple, Science Writer and Special Correspondent, The Times and Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana, Luke Jones.Producer: Jesse Fox, Paige Reynolds.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Netanyahu edges ahead — but is facing weeks of election wranglingFurther listening: The Inside Story of Burnham’s first 100 daysPhoto: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
What does the budget mean for you?
Chancellor John Healey has delivered the first budget of Andy Burnham’s government. It was a deliberately low-key statement marked by a string of small policy announcements, and thin on detail when it came to the government’s two biggest fiscal headaches: defense spending and the ballooning welfare bill. So, did the budget actually deliver? And how will it affect you?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times.Rachel Mortimer, deputy money editor, The Times & The Sunday Times.Host: Rosie Wright.Producers: Micaeala Arneson, Jesse Fox, Dave Creasey.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Budget 2026 key points: a summary of the highlightsFurther listening: The inside story of Burnham’s first 100 daysClips: Parliamentlive.tv Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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