
One remarkable story, told in depth, daily.
Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1649 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Are you not going to push him back on whether this Ukraine ‘peace’ deal could just leave Europe at risk of more war not less?
Rubbish 👎 the usual biased drivel
Why is your episode today just a rehash (a complete copy) of an episode of Modern Love that ran on the NYT? They spoke to Gail Rice for the exact same story about hiring an escort on her 70th birthday - and yours is just a the same interview done by your presenters!?
I’ll listen to anything with Manveen. Not just because of her amazing voice but she’s clearly super smart and nice and frames things really well and asks good questions. Love it.
(And no, I don’t know her! 😅)
Reading some of the recent reviews by the intellectually challenged defending the far right, prompted me to finally write a review.
The ads are annoying, but you have a skip button, use it, it’s either ads or a subscription based model.
The stories are thoughtful, well researched and excellently delivered. Additionally, I could listen to Manveen Rana read the phone book and be happy.
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Focused on delivering in-depth explorations of current events and political issues, this podcast offers a daily narrative that unpacks notable stories from the news. Topics frequently discussed include major political scandals, refined analyses of economic policies, mental health challenges, and global conflicts, ensuring that listeners receive a comprehensive understanding of the world around them. With an emphasis on journalistic integrity, the episodes not only present facts but also delve into the implications of these stories, often through the lens of personal experiences shared by guests.
Listeners will find that the podcast features a diverse array of guests, including journalists, political analysts, and individuals with unique pe... more
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