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The Story

The Story

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The biggest stories, told in depth, daily. Join the world's best journalists to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Manveen Rana and Luke Jones. Published seven days a week and ready for you every morning.


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Times Newspapers Limited 2024
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Could Trump lose MAGA over Iran?
    Mar 6 2026

    As the war in the Middle East enters its seventh day, prominent supporters of President Trump have criticised his decision to attack Iran. The political stakes are high for a president who pledged no new wars on the campaign trail. So can he keep the MAGA crowd on his side?


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    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: Katy Balls, Washington editor for The Times and The Sunday Times

    Host: Manveen Rana

    Producer: Julia Webster

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    Read more: Iran is Trump’s biggest bet yet. It could define his presidency

    Further listening: Iran after the Ayatollah

    Clips: Sky, CBS, CNN, ABC, WAAY 31, BBC, Fox, Tucker Carlson, Channel 4, C-SPAN, Associated Press, Boston Globe

    Photo: Graphic by Denise Kelly. Getty Images.



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    30 mins
  • Last Man Standing: An UPDATE
    Mar 5 2026

    An unusual podcast listener gets in touch.

    Four years on from our series exploring the circumstances behind the kidnap and disappearance of British photojournalist John Cantlie by ISIS in Syria, Last Man Standing returns.

    As the BBC TV releases a three-part documentary series Hostage, based on reporting from our original series, we bring you the latest for our own podcast.

    Find the full Last Man Standing series here.

    Hosts: Manveen Rana and Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The Times.

    Producer: Harry Stott.

    Executive Producer: Will Roe.

    Further reading: Anthony Loyd: my hunt for the forgotten Isis hostage John Cantlie

    Watch: Hostage on BBC iPlayer.

    Clips: BBC.

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    30 mins
  • Mexico took down a drug lord. Can it take down his empire?
    Mar 5 2026

    When the Mexican government took down a drug lord last week, the Sunday Times was there to document the aftermath. Does this mark a turning point in the war on drugs? Or are things about to get much worse?


    A warning that this episode contains descriptions of graphic violence.


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    Guest: Louise Callaghan, Americas correspondent, The Sunday Times.

    Host: Rosie Wright.

    Producer: Micaela Arneson.

    We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com


    Read more: A cartel boss is dead, but normal Mexicans always pay the price

    Further listening: The town ripped apart by Mexico’s new narcos

    Clips: BBC, WMTW, Configo FN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Noticias Telemundo, Reuters.

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    31 mins
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