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Having made a multi-million dollar film together, Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are now trading muti-million dollar lawsuits over what did (or didn’t) happen on set and during the promotional tour for It Ends With Us. But what do court documents and private texts allege about Hollywood's dark arts? And like MeToo, could this be the start of another watershed moment triggered by Tinseltown? 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: It Ends With Us / Justin Baldoni / Sony / Columbia Pictures / Wayfarer Studios / Blake Lively, Entertainment Tonight, MsMojo, YouTube / @TheAmalaEkpunobi, YouTube / Megyn Kelly, The Hollywood Reporter, TikTok / @lovingsingle, YouTube / TED / Justin Baldoni, TikTok / justinbaldoni. Photo: Getty Images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sunday Times’ investigative team, Insight, has combed through 6,000 top secret documents to piece together the story of multiple military and government cover ups into the murder of civilians during the Afghan conflict. Today, in part two, we hear about the methods used to stymie, block and obstruct the course of justice. This episode was originally published on 10 May 2024. 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 Guests: Read the full Insight investigation Host: Manveen Rana. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Times revealed that ministers are considering bringing back a retired military chief to lead the armed forces amid concerns the likely frontrunner, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has been tainted by the inquiry. Government sources stress that Jenkins has supported the inquiry. Last year, The Sunday Times’ investigative team, Insight, combed through 6,000 top secret documents to piece together the story of multiple military and government cover ups into the murder of civilians during the Afghan conflict. Today, in part one, we hear about the senior special forces commander, codename N1466, who blew the whistle. This episode was originally published on 9 May 2024. 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 Guests: Read the full Insight investigation Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Military.com. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US president-elect has sparked a series of diplomatic rows after saying he was willing to use military or economic force to take control of Greenland, the Panama Canal and Canada. How seriously should we take Donald Trump’s claims and where did they come from? 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: NBC News, Fox News, ABC News, Reuters/TV2, France Inter Radio. Photo: Getty Images Further listening: Why Donald Trump courted the wrestling world Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk has unleashed a huge political row in the UK over whether there should be a national inquiry into the gangs that groomed young girls for rape in a number of Britain's northern towns. But whilst the world's richest man accused the 'legacy media' of a cover-up, the scandal was actually exposed by Times journalist Andrew Norfolk. So how did he uncover the shocking story? And has enough been done to make sure it never happens again? 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: Andrew Norfolk, former Chief Investigations Reporter, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Image: The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scroll through his latest posts on X and Elon Musk has a laser focus on UK politics. His main targets? Keir Starmer and Jess Phillips MP and their response to the country’s grooming scandal. He’s also blowing hot and cold on Reform UK. So what influence is the world’s richest man having on British politics? And why is he doing 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: Aubrey Allegretti, Chief Political Correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Sky News, Times Radio, Parliament, BBC, France 24. Photo: Getty Images. Further listening: The political transformation of Elon Musk Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Official figures show that for the first time, people are leaving dating apps. So why the exodus? And could future apps - with AI and augmented reality - be any better at matchmaking? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/thestory Guests: Host: Luke Jones. Clips: TikTok / aidenheaney, TikTok / hopeyoufindyourdad, TikTok / gaelaitor, TikTok / zoecsheehan, TikTok / drcatpsych, TikTok / louisohno. Photo: Getty Images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda McMahon, the wife of WWE’s founder Vince McMahon has just been nominated to be Donald Trump’s secretary for education. What’s behind Trump’s love affair with this staged ‘sport’? The episode contains discussion of rape and sexual assault. 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: Josh Glancy, News Review Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones. Clips: WWE Youtube channel, PowerfulJRE Youtube channel. Image credit: Getty Images. Get in touch: TheStory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Drill talks to Richard McColl about living and working at the centre of the global cocaine trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cocaine Inc. hosts Fiona, David and Stephen answer your questions about how they made the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Mee, a former cocaine trafficker who worked with the Cali Cartel, sits down to discuss how he built an illicit empire. David Collins and executive producer Will Roe meet Stephen in his artist’s studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The investigation takes us to a $10 million home in a leafy city suburb. Back home in Melbourne, Stephen Drill picks up a money trail leading right past his front door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Undercover in a gleaming world where nobody asks questions. David Collins follows the money trail through Dubai’s crowded gold souk to its luxurious office blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drug money is carried out of the UK in suitcases carried by passengers travelling in luxury. A cash mule tells David Collins about the brazen operation used to smuggle millions to Dubai. This episode contains descriptions of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised, the following organisations can help: Samaritans in the UK - 24-hour helpline - 116 123 Lifeline in Australia - 24-hour helpline 13 11 14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the streets of northern England where chaos reigns among those doing the selling. David Collins spends time in Merseyside, speaking to people working in the retail arm of the cocaine business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe’s vast ports act as logistic hubs in a worldwide operation that relies on corruption and torture. In the Netherlands, Fiona Hamilton reveals the industrial scale of the cocaine business - and how it always leads to violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As cocaine is smuggled out of South America it multiplies in value, driving people to extremes. Stephen Drill follows the trail to Mexico and uncovers how the numbers used by law enforcement do not add up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where people fight and die in the coca plantations. In Colombia, Stephen Drill discovers how the international cocaine business starts, and the cost paid by everyone it touches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between now and January 6th we will be playing the 2024 award-winning series, Cocaine Inc., from The Times, The Sunday Times and News Corp Australia. A brutal attack on an innocent young woman sends the reporters on a global investigation. David Collins visits Merseyside in northern England, where 26-year-old Elle Edwards was shot while celebrating Christmas Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of people with food allergies in the UK has more than doubled since 2008, with more than 5,000 people a year hospitalised in England with anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. So what’s behind the increase and are we close to a cure? Find out more about The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal 2024 Donate by calling 0151 286 1594 or by following this link. 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. Read more: What to do if someone has an anaphylactic reactionNatasha died from her allergies — we do not want others to sufferPhoto: Getty images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.