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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
  • Broken trust: Inside England's maternity scandal
    Feb 23 2026

    Over the past decade, thousands of families say they have been failed by England's maternity services. With a review into 12 NHS trusts due to publish its interim findings this week, we hear from some of those affected. What went wrong? And can future tragedies can be prevented?


    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: Poppy Koronka, health correspondent, The Times.

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Producer: Shabnam Grewal.

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


    If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised, the following organisations may be able to help:


    • Sands is a UK charity that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby. Please visit www.sands.org.uk or call the helpline on 0808 164 3332
    • The Birth Trauma Association is a charity that supports women and families who have experienced traumatic birth. Visit www.birthtraumaassociation.org or call the helpline on 0203 621 6338
    • Tommy's is a charity focused on pregnancy research in the UK. Visit their website www.tommys.org or call 0800 0147 800


    Read more: NHS maternity failings leave women feeling blamed for poor care

    Clips: Parliament TV, Channel 4 News, Ockenden Maternity Review, Sky News,

    Photo: Getty Images.

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    43 mins
  • Jesse Jackson: Civil rights trailblazer - The Sunday Story
    Feb 22 2026

    Jesse Jackson, the civil rights firebrand, preacher, and two-time presidential candidate rose from segregated South Carolina to the front lines of America’s fight for justice. Marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson transformed protest into political power, inspiring generations and paved the way to the first black president. We take a look at his influential, and controversial life.


    Guest: Anna Temkin, deputy obituary editor, The Times.

    Host: Luke Jones.

    Producer: Dave Creasey and Julia Webster.

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

    Read more: Rev Jesse Jackson obituary: civil rights campaigner

    Clips: CBS, NPR, ITV, WCNC, BBC, The Obama White House, ThamesTV.

    Photo: Getty Images.

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    26 mins
  • Gisèle Pelicot: Why I made my trial public, read by Emma Thompson - The Saturday Story
    Feb 21 2026

    After her horrific rape ordeal, Gisèle Pelicot did not want a public trial. But, in an exclusive extract from her new book, she reveals why she changed her mind.


    This episode is from the audiobook A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot, read by Emma Thompson.


    Read by: Emma Thompson.

    Producer: Dave Creasey.

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

    Read more: ‘I saw him rape me. My body tortured, cast unconscious into the pit of men’

    Photo: Getty Images.

    Further information: Published in hardback by Bodley Head on Feb 17 at £22.

    To order a copy of A Hymn to Life go to timesbookshop.co.uk.

    Free UK standard P&P on orders over £25.

    Special discount available for Times+ members World Europe.

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    19 mins
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