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The Story

The Story

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The Story: the flagship podcast from The Times and Sunday Times. One remarkable story, told in depth, each day.


Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.


Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.


The Story is available at the start of your day from Monday to Friday, with bonus ‘Inside the Newsroom’ episodes every Saturday for Times subscribers, available by connecting your subscription via Apple Podcasts.

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Times Newspapers Limited 2024
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Iran strikes back: what next?
    Jun 23 2025

    Iran has launched missiles at US airbases in response to US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Donald Trump says US bombers obliterated Iran’s three main nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow. But the extent of the damage is still unclear. Is the situation escalating and will the US now push for regime change?


    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory


    Guest: Richard Spencer, The Times.

    Host: Manveen Rana.

    Producer: Edith Rousselot.

    Further reading: Can Iran block the Strait of Hormuz — and other key questions

    Clips: Fox News, NBC News, DW News, Forbes Breaking News.

    Photo: Getty Images.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    28 mins
  • J’Adore Anderson: the Brit taking over Dior
    Jun 22 2025

    Jonathan Anderson, the Northern Irish designer who made Loewe a billion dollar brand, has just taken on the biggest job in fashion: the first sole creative director of Dior since the eponymous Christian Dior. Ahead of this fashion week there’s been a chaotic reshuffle at the top of fashion as the industry copes with a challenging economic downturn. Who is the most important man in fashion, and can he rescue Dior from the chaos?

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guest: Harriet Walker, Fashion Editor, The Times.

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Producer: Anna Dowell.

    Further reading:

    Jonathan Anderson: British designer to take the reins at Dior

    Is this fashion’s most powerful man?

    Clips: New York Times, SHOWstudio via YouTube, Mashable via YouTube, LOEWE via YouTube

    Photo: Getty Images.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    29 mins
  • The Sunday Edition: The tragedy of Mike Lynch and the sunken yacht
    Jun 21 2025

    This podcast was originally published last August.


    Just hours before the sinking, the party aboard the yacht had been celebrating a spectacular legal victory - so what led to this moment?

    This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

    Guest: Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times.

    Host: Manveen Rana.

    Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Taryn Siegel.

    Further listening: Danny In The Valley: Mike Lynch’s first post-acquittal interview

    Clips: Danny In The Valley, TalkTV, GB News, LeadersIn.

    Photo: Times Media Ltd / Jack Hill.

    Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com

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    29 mins
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