The Story

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. In this episode, we'll hear the story of Manfred Goldberg, one of a dwindling number of survivors who are still able to give their testimony firsthand. 

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Guests:

Josh Glancy, Special correspondent, The Sunday Times.

Manfred Goldberg, Holocaust survivor.

Host: David Aaronovitch.

Clips: BBC, Kitty - Return to Auschwitz, The World at War.

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When Kim Jong-Un took over from his father as Supreme Leader of North Korea, many predicted he wouldn't last - and that the country would be changed forever, so how has he bucked all expectations?

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Guest: Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia editor, The Times.

Host: David Aaronovitch.

Clips: DW News, BBC News, Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal, AP, PBS, CBS, CNN, 5 News, NBC, ABC News.

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A new four-part investigative series begins this Friday, 28th January, here on the Stories of our times, with further episodes released on following Fridays.

In it, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan examines the downfall of Turkey's most powerful cult and its leader, Adnan Oktar.

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With the Sue Gray report imminent and a Tory rebellion in the offing, secret campaigning has already started for a new prime minister. Who are the candidates lining up to replace Boris Johnson? And what would it take for the PM to step down? 

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Guests: Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips:  BBC, ITV, Sky News, Channel 4 News, PA Media.

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Stripped of his military titles and royal patronages, Prince Andrew – no longer His Royal Highness – has failed to have a sexual assault case against him dismissed. He now faces being cross-examined on camera by one of America’s most feared trial lawyers.

Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell has filed for a retrial. Today we catch up on both cases.

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Guests: Will Pavia, New York correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: ABC, ITV News, BBC.

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Veganuary broke records this year, with half a million Brits giving it a go. But when even McDonalds and Greggs are getting on board the vegan train, you have to wonder -- is the diet finally becoming mainstream? Or is it losing its roots?

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Guests:

Sarah Berry, King’s College nutritional scientist.

Tim Lang, City University Professor Emeritus of Food Policy.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: EuroNews, ITV, eNCA, JOLLY, SteveTV, Veganuary.

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The firm once hailed as the future of city transport is battling a driver shortage, post-pandemic demand and rising fares, leaving some disgruntled passengers waiting on the pavement. So, is this the end of the road?

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Guests: James Ball, author and journalist.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Al Jazeera, CBS News, BBC News, CNN.

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After numerous allegations about parties at Downing Street during lockdown, what does the future hold for Boris Johnson? Is it game over?

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Guests: Charlotte Ivers, Times Radio Political Correspondent and Matthew Parris, Times columnist and former Conservative MP

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Parliament, Sky News, The Sun, BBC News, Times Radio, ITV News, LBC, Daily Mail

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Today's episode contains strong language, discussions of suicide, and descriptions of violence in war that some listeners might find distressing.

The second of a two-part investigation into the impact of the Afghanistan war for British troops. 55 soldiers from one regiment died in the campaign — 22 took their own lives back home. Why have so many suffered? War correspondent Anthony Loyd talks to members of 2 Rifles.

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Guest: Anthony Loyd, Foreign Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: British Army.

If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in today's episode, the following helplines can provide support:

Always A Rifleman: 0800 470 0941

Combat Stress helpline: 0800 138 1619 or text: 07537 173 683

PTSD Resolution: 0300 302 0551

SSAFA - the Armed Forces Charity helpline: 0800 260 6767

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Today's episode contains strong language, discussions of suicide, and descriptions of violence in war that some listeners might find distressing.

The first of a two-part investigation into the impact of the Afghanistan war for British troops. 55 soldiers from one regiment died in the campaign — 22 took their own lives back home. Why have so many suffered? War correspondent Anthony Loyd talks to members of 2 Rifles.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.

Guest: Anthony Loyd, Foreign Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: BBC, Sky News.

If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in today's episode, the following helplines can provide support:

Always A Rifleman: 0800 470 0941

Combat Stress helpline: 0800 138 1619 or text: 07537 173 683

PTSD Resolution: 0300 302 0551

SSAFA - the Armed Forces Charity helpline: 0800 260 6767

This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.