Beste Ella.squire@talksport.co.uk Podcasts (2024)

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What is Hezbollah and can anyone avert all-out war? 32:24

2d ago32:24

32:24

As fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah, who is the Iranian-backed group and could this new conflict break out into a wider, regional war? 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: Oliver Marsden, journalist, The Times. Rami …

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Investigation: The families living in Britain's ‘slums of the future’ 27:14

3d ago27:14

27:14

When Sydney and her 23-month-old son turned to the council for temporary accommodation, they were housed in an old office converted into a studio flat. A Sunday Times investigation into her block found residents complaining of sweltering heat and mould. This type of housing has been labelled Britain’s ‘slums of the future’ - so why are families sti…

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Is Keir Starmer’s honeymoon over? 29:20

4d ago29:20

29:20

The prime minister has told his party’s conference that there is ‘light at the end of this tunnel’. But after weeks of bad press about his top adviser’s pay and freebies - are Labour in danger of becoming a one-term government? And what’s going on in Downing Street - has dysfunction led to this series of own-goals? This podcast was brought to you t…

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How Sally Rooney became the voice of a generation 28:56

5d ago28:56

28:56

Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney is a publishing sensation and became a huge star whilst still in her twenties. Her new book Intermezzo, published today, follows two grieving brothers in complicated relationships. Will it cement Rooney’s reputation as the voice of millennials - or is she overhyped? This podcast was b…

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Slackers or grafters? The truth about working from home 26:40

6d ago26:40

26:40

As Labour’s party conference gets into full swing in Liverpool this week, we look in detail at a key part of the government’s employment rights package: working from home. Keir Starmer says flexible and hybrid working is better for productivity while large companies like Amazon have ordered their staff to return to the workplace five days a week. W…

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Exploding pagers and Israel's new phase of war 25:16

9d ago25:16

25:16

Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies targeting Hezbollah members have killed dozens of people and injured thousands in Lebanon and Syria. Israel hasn’t commented on the blasts, but the country’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called it "a new phase in the war". What’s next for the region? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of reade…

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The British missile that Putin fears 25:49

10d ago25:49

25:49

At the UN General Assembly next week, Ukraine's President Zelensky will present his 'plan for victory' to world leaders. Key to that victory, he thinks, is being allowed to shoot British-made 'Storm Shadow' missiles into Russian territory. Keir Starmer agrees, Joe Biden does not. Is Biden right to be worried - or is this all part of a wider plan by…

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The King’s Prince Andrew problem just got bigger 23:04

11d ago23:04

23:04

As a new TV drama re-examines Prince Andrew’s controversial 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, it's understood King Charles is losing patience with his brother over his financial support of him. What is the Duke of York’s future within the Royal family? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. S…

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Inside the land of silent women 30:01

12d ago30:01

30:01

How do you live in a society where you can’t speak in public? Where you can’t travel to work without a chaperone? Where you can’t leave the city with your family? We speak to a young woman in Afghanistan who tries to explain. And as Afghanistan’s national cricket team faces off against South Africa this week – how is the nation enforcing a gender a…

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Why the price of gold is skyrocketing 28:43

13d ago28:43

28:43

The shiny, indestructible metal saw its fortunes wane in the postwar years, but investors and central banks are again flocking to it, with its value hitting new records. What’s fuelling this demand? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribe Guest: Mehr…

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From the archive: Undercover at one of the UK's most dangerous prisons 33:55

14d ago33:55

33:55

In the week that thousands of inmates were freed early from prison, we revisit our recent undercover investigation which prompted an urgent investigation by the Ministry of Justice. Our reporter revealed a worrying lack of security at HMP Bedford which houses dangerous criminals. He witnessed fights and drugs - and heard of a prison escape that hap…

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Undercover: The Times investigation into Turkish plastic surgery clinics 32:30

16d ago32:30

32:30

Medical tourism to Turkey for ‘Brazilian butt lifts’ and liposuction is surging despite the risks. The UK government says at least 28 people have died since 2019 as a result of medical tourism to the country. Our correspondent goes undercover to expose the firms recruiting customers in London. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support o…

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Trump vs. Harris: Did the debate shift the dial? 40:06

17d ago40:06

40:06

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris came straight after a strong performance against the former President, Donald Trump. Our correspondent was in the spin room watching on as the two candidates clashed over foreign policy, immigration and the economy in their televised debate. But will last night shift the dial of the presidential election?…

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The AfD and Germany's Nazi past 32:04

18d ago32:04

32:04

The hard-right Alternative for Germany party won its first state election earlier this month in Thuringia. Anti-immigrant, anti-woke and anti-green, its popularity has brought back uncomfortable comparisons with the rise of the National Socialists in the 1930s. On Monday, Berlin announced that controls at all German land borders will be introduced …

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Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes 29:56

19d ago29:56

29:56

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off tonight in their first TV debate, it’s more than just a political showdown - it's a battle of the sexes. The polls are too close to call with women heavily favouring Harris, while men lean towards Trump. Could the hot-button topic of abortion prove the issue that shifts the electoral balance? This podcast …

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Prince Harry at 40: Time to reconcile? 29:09

20d ago29:09

29:09

This week the Duke of Sussex turns forty. A milestone for anyone - but for Harry, could this moment of natural reflection be a turning point? There are reports the King’s second son wants to come back to the UK with his wife Meghan Markle. So, as he begins to assess his legacy, what next for him? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the suppor…

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‘We need to talk about what motherhood does to women’ 28:52

23d ago28:52

28:52

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. Subscr…

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William Hague talks to Tony Blair: Legacy, war and prospects for peace in the Middle East 34:28

24d ago34:28

34:28

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…

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The UK bans some arms sales to Israel, but what difference will it make? 32:13

25d ago32:13

32:13

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.c…

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Why tech billionaires are backing Trump 29:33

26d ago29:33

29:33

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 Forts…

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Why some experts are doubting Lucy Letby’s conviction 33:36

27d ago33:36

33:36

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 …

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From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 2): The cladding scandal 44:44

28d ago44:44

44:44

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 T…

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From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 1): Stories from the tower 38:04

29d ago38:04

38:04

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…

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Poison (2024 UPDATE) - Kenneth Law in the dock (Pt 5) 14:41

30d ago14:41

14:41

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 someo…

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Poison - Kenneth Law is arrested (Pt 4) 18:03

1M ago18:03

18:03

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 th…

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What is Hezbollah and can anyone avert all-out war? 32:24

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Investigation: The families living in Britain's ‘slums of the future’ 27:14

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Is Keir Starmer’s honeymoon over? 29:20

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How Sally Rooney became the voice of a generation 28:56

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Slackers or grafters? The truth about working from home 26:40

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Exploding pagers and Israel's new phase of war 25:16

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The British missile that Putin fears 25:49

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The King’s Prince Andrew problem just got bigger 23:04

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Inside the land of silent women 30:01

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Why the price of gold is skyrocketing 28:43

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From the archive: Undercover at one of the UK's most dangerous prisons 33:55

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Undercover: The Times investigation into Turkish plastic surgery clinics 32:30

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Trump vs. Harris: Did the debate shift the dial? 40:06

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The AfD and Germany's Nazi past 32:04

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Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes 29:56

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Prince Harry at 40: Time to reconcile? 29:09

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‘We need to talk about what motherhood does to women’ 28:52

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William Hague talks to Tony Blair: Legacy, war and prospects for peace in the Middle East 34:28

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The UK bans some arms sales to Israel, but what difference will it make? 32:13

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Why tech billionaires are backing Trump 29:33

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Why some experts are doubting Lucy Letby’s conviction 33:36

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From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 2): The cladding scandal 44:44

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From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 1): Stories from the tower 38:04

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Poison (2024 UPDATE) - Kenneth Law in the dock (Pt 5) 14:41

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Poison - Kenneth Law is arrested (Pt 4) 18:03

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