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One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Our daily news podcast takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day and hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.
The rise of 'polygamous workers'
You could say one of the few good things to come out of the pandemic was the chance to work from home,...
EscucharThe Sunday Edition: On the frontline of Sudan's forgotten war
This episode was originally published last January.For almost two years, two armies have fought a brutal...
EscucharBinance's new CEO makes the case for crypto (and forgiveness)
Finally, the crypto episode is here. And after a lowdown on the vibe shift towards the industry in Washington,...
EscucharThe life and death of Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre died by suicide last week, aged 41. Jeffrey Epstein’s key accuser was instrumental...
EscucharP Diddy on trial
The trial of Sean Combs - the hip-hop producer and rapper otherwise known as P Diddy, Puff Daddy, Love,...
EscucharFarage’s hopes for a Reform storm
Nigel Farage is throwing the kitchen sink at Labour and he’s not being subtle about it. As Reform...
EscucharThe future of de-extinction
An American Biosciences company claims to have ‘de-extincted’ prehistoric dire wolves. Next they...
EscucharHarvard v Trump
Harvard has sued the Trump administration over multibillion-dollar funding cuts in the biggest escalation...
EscucharThe Sunday Edition: The AI that could block kids from social media
This episode was originally published last December.Australia is the first country to block under-16s...
EscucharWhat is the Gen Z gold rush?
In this episode, Lucy and Holly ask why a new generation of investors is turning to one of the world’s...
EscucharThe four moments that made The Beatles
The Beatles will be the subject of four interconnected films - one for each member - planned for release...
EscucharTrans ruling: the fall out
What are the practical implications for trans women after the Supreme Court ruled that under equality...
EscucharWhy I carried a knife
The Times’ crime correspondent David Woode sits down with a 19-year-old man who was recently imprisoned...
EscucharThe Papal Conclave
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals from across the world will now descend...
EscucharThe Sunday Edition: The high school class that found a serial killer
This episode was first published last August.When Alex Campbell suggested to his high school sociology...
EscucharThe global fallout from Trump's tariffs
Ryan Peterson is the CEO of Flexport, a company that plans and manages shipping globally. Perfectly...
EscucharRomance fraud: the cost of loving
Romance fraud is at an all time high, low-hanging fruit in the growing world of online scams. But what...
EscucharDefining a woman
The Supreme Court has ruled that only people who are born female should be protected from discrimination...
EscucharBritish Steel: Chinese sabotage, or self-sabotage?
The government has taken control of one of the last steel-making plants in the UK, after its Chinese...
EscucharHow ketamine’s on the rise and getting into the UK
Recreational use of the Class B drug doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where...
EscucharCan Trump run for a third term?
The US Constitution seems to be clear, but that hasn’t stopped President Trump and his allies from...
EscucharThe Sunday Edition: Why young Brits are turning to Dubai
This episode was originally published last November.As inquiries about relocating to the Emirati city...
EscucharHow To Run Number 10
10 Downing Street is a rabbit warren of offices in a Georgian townhouse, and the centre of power in...
EscucharHow China is playing Trump
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are locked in a tit-for-tat trade war, as both sides refuse to back down...
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