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Zoe Blaskey, author of Motherkind, didn’t realise that she was unprepared for the huge psychological and physiological changes that motherhood brought. Now she’s spreading the word to other mothers. But why are we still not talking about this? 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 Guests: Zoe Blaskey, author of the book 'Motherkind' and host of the podcast 'Motherkind' Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Peanut and Motherkind, Motherkind podcast. Episode artwork: Getty Images Further listening: What two gay dads can teach fathers about parenting Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East? How should we interact with China, Russia and Europe? And how does the man who took the UK into the Iraq war look back on his legacy? William Hague talks to his former adversary from across the dispatch box, Tony Blair. 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: Tony Blair, former prime minister. Host: William Hague. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has condemned the British government’s decision to suspend some arms sales as ‘shameful’. But what was the UK sending, and can its policies really impact the war in Gaza? 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 Guests: Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Parliament Live, Sky News, LBC, BBC Radio 4 Today, BBC News. Episode artwork: Getty Images Further listening: Why there’s talk of civil war in Israel Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk and other tech billionaires in Democrat-leaning Silicon Valley are backing Donald Trump in 2024. What’s driving this shift, and what could it mean for the presidential race? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest: Danny Fortson, West Coast correspondent, The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones. Further listen: The political transformation of Elon Musk Clips: ABC News, X.com/Elon Musk, Bitcoin Magazine, The Ben & Marc Show. Photo credit: Getty Images Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conspiracy theories have swirled around the former nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies. But now some experts have also raised concerns about the safety of her conviction. We talk to one of 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/thestory Guests: Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Sky News, ITV, The Telegraph, Parliament TV. Episode artwork: Getty Images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Public Inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower will publish its final report on Wednesday. Ahead of its findings, we're re-visiting a two-part series that looked into the failings that lead to the tragedy - and the stories of the families who lived in the tower. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest: Martina Lees, Senior Property Writer, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: ITV News, Grenfell Inquiry, BBC News, ABC News Australia, OnDemand News, AP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Public Inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower will publish its final report on Wednesday. Ahead of its findings, we revisit a two-part podcast from June 2022. In part one, we remember the night of the fire on June 14, 2017, through the stories of three families who called the tower home. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest: Martina Lees, Senior Property Writer, the Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Channel 4 News, ITV News, BBC News, Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. A year on from the original series, James sits down with his producer, Will, to go over all the latest developments on the case, as Kenneth Law is expected to go on trial in 2025 accused of 14 counts of murder. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. 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 Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published in 2023. Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. On Tuesday night, police in Canada announced the arrest and charge of a 57-year-old man on two counts of aiding or counselling suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. 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 Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published in 2023. Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. James goes to Canada to track down Kenneth Law and confront him over his operation. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. 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 Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published in 2023. Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In this episode we learn of a man called Kenneth Law who’s based in Canada. Law appears to be selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults in the UK, some of whom are using it to take their own lives. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. 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 Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published in 2023. Warning, this episode contains discussions about suicide. In October, 2021 David Parfett’s 22-year-old son, Tom, took his own life. We hear from David about the events that led up to the university student’s death. If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. 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 Host: James Beal, Social Affairs Editor, The Times. james.beal@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two doctors and a dealer known as the ‘Ketamine Queen’ have been charged in connection with the Friends actor's drug overdose in October. What does his death reveal about substance abuse in Hollywood and those who allegedly exploit it? 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: Keiran Southern, West Coast Correspondent, The Times. Host: Luke Jones. Clips: Reuters, Warner Bros., BBC, Sky News, Fox News, 9News, Fox 11 Los Angeles. Further listening: Inside the fentanyl trade Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five bodies were found yesterday inside a shipwrecked yacht in the search for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and fellow missing passengers. Just hours before the sinking, the party 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. Clips: Danny In The Valley, TalkTV, GB News, LeadersIn. Further listening: Danny In The Valley: Mike Lynch’s first post-acquittal interview Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The war in Gaza has put Israeli society under unprecedented strain, exacerbating political, religious and ethnic divisions. While Netanyahu told a news conference in June, 'there will be no civil war' in Israel, some fear he may be proved wrong. 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: Dr Dahlia Scheindlin, journalist, political analyst and author of "The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel". Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: The Telegraph; Al Jazeera; Global News. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new political movement is fomenting in Ireland, inspired by American far-right groups and fuelled by anger over immigration. 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: John Mooney, investigative reporter, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana Further listening: Inside the Kinahan crime cartel and their €1 billion empire Clips: Gript Media, Irish Mirror, Cllr Gavin Pepper, RTE News, Irish Times, Euronews, The National Party — An Páirtí Náisiúnta, Tucker Carlson, , Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Democratic National Convention begins today, the Harris campaign is riding a wave of momentum. Why has Trump struggled to find a foothold? 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: Josh Glancy, News Review Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: The Editors podcast, The Guardian, CBS News, The Daily Show, MSNBC, Forbes, AP, Fox News, Sky News. Further reading: America's No 1 pollster Nate Silver on his US election bets Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sunday Times bestsellers list celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend - so what do Britain’s favourite books say about who we are? A 20 per cent discount is available for Times+ members at timesbookshop.co.uk. 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 Guests: Host: Luke Jones. Clips: Virgin Radio, TikTok/@sextedmyboss, Hodder Books, CNN/Larry King Live, BBC/Delia Smith's Cookery Course, BBC/I’m Alan Partridge. Further listening: Our guide to your summer reading Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether amplifier of far-right voices or dogged defender of free speech, Elon Musk divides opinion. But what’s led the one-time political liberal to come out for Donald Trump and a raft of conservative causes? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest: James Ball, tech journalist and author. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: X.com/Kamala Harris AI generated audio. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government says it wants to make the UK a global hub for crypto firms. But with the NHS warning it’s being left to ‘pick up the pieces’ as people get addicted to crypto gambling, are Labour’s plans wise? Our reporter visits one of the first clinics in the world, near Edinburgh, that is treating people who have cryptocurrency problems. 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 If you’ve got any concerns about gambling, you can contact the national problem gambling charity GamCare's helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential support, advice and free counselling. Guest: Lily Russell-Jones, Senior Money Reporter, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.