Best Secret Life Of A Nanny Podcasts (2024)

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‘I gave my life to the CIA. They betrayed me.’ 36:40

1h ago36:40

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On Sept 12, 2001, Blerim Skoro was approached by a man and a woman while he was in prison. They turned out to be CIA agents. That one meeting would change the course of his life and lead him on a journey across countries, inside terrorist groups, as he tried to make it home to his family. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of rea…

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Did the Queen hate Boris Johnson? 28:16

1d ago28:16

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Over the past eight years, Sunday Times chief political commentator, Tim Shipman has written the story of British politics. From Brexit to backstops, deals to no deals, political self-harm to prorogation, economic meltdowns to an election. He takes us on a quick tour of the last part of his quartet which has covered our mad political life. This pod…

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A Very British Scandal: How Captain Tom's charity got caught up in controversy [REPLAY] 26:07

24m ago26:07

26:07

This week, over four years later, a report from the Charity commission concluded that Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter and her husband had committed “serious” misconduct and had gained “significant” financial benefit from links to that charity. The report said that it had not seen evidence of a crime committed by the couple. The family say "that th…

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Planet Hope: Finding Hope for our Planet 50:06

1h ago50:06

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This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, hosted by The Story. In this special episode of Planet Hope we reflect on the insights shared in the series about the future of our planet from the individuals finding solutions to the challenges we face - the explorers, naturalists and cons…

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Putin’s “nuclear blackmail” 33:24

1d ago33:24

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The decision by the US to allow Ukraine to launch western long-range missiles into Russia has provoked a furious reaction from Moscow, and pushed tensions with Ukraine’s western backers even higher. In response, the Kremlin has updated its military doctrine to lower the threshold for using nuclear weapons, provoking fears of a new Cold War, or even…

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Are food shortages the farmers' secret weapon? 27:12

5d ago27:12

27:12

Over ten thousand farmers marched on Westminster this week, protesting changes to inheritance tax. But does the government’s new policy mean the end of family farms or is it a sensible move that only targets the richest landowners? And as nearly 60% of the food we eat in the UK is home grown, if the farmers escalate their protest, and refuse to let…

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Why young Brits are turning to Dubai 24:01

26m ago24:01

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As inquiries about relocating to the Emirati city from the UK have risen four-fold in the past five years; what does its allure say about life back home? 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 Further reading: Dubai’s allure to UK youth should…

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Why Tim Spector wants to bring back the nanny state 26:29

14h ago26:29

26:29

The government should treat ultra-processed foods like cigarettes and alcohol - and bring in higher taxes on the companies that make them, says Professor Tim Spector. Labour has declared war on junk food as part of a drive to save the NHS by shifting from "sickness to prevention" but with our love of unhealthy eating costing us an estimated £286bn …

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Korea's 4b 'anti-men' movement comes to America 27:10

9h ago27:10

27:10

No sex, no babies, no marriage, no men. In 2018 a niche feminist movement started in South Korea as a reaction to the country’s entrenched misogyny. It pledged four ‘nos’ when it came to men. Now it's spreading on social media to America as young women rebel against Donald Trump's election. But how impactful will it be? This podcast was brought to …

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Undercover: The Times investigation into Turkish plastic surgery clinics [REPLAY] 33:04

9d ago33:04

33:04

This week the health secretary has urged people to “think very carefully” before flying overseas for plastic surgery as the NHS is left to “pick up the pieces". Medical tourism to Turkey for ‘Brazilian butt lifts’ and liposuction is surging despite the risks. Our correspondent goes undercover to expose the firms recruiting customers in London. This…

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Trump, Putin and an uncertain future for Ukraine 30:00

39m ago30:00

30:00

The election of Donald Trump has raised serious questions about the flow of American funds and weapons to Ukraine's forces. So what is the mood in Kyiv and on the front line, and might some form of peace be on the horizon? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://the…

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Inside the scandal that brought down the Archbishop of Canterbury 26:19

8h ago26:19

26:19

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned after being accused of mishandling abuse allegations against a man described as the “most prolific serial abuser” in church history. So what did the Archbishop know when? What fateful decision led to his downfall? And where does his departure leave the Anglican church - and the victims affected by abuse? If…

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'Send in the troops': Trump's mass deportation plan explained 26:04

1d ago26:04

26:04

Donald Trump has started to appoint key figures to his new administration, and one of the early picks is Tom Homan - his new ‘border tsar’. The president-elect says he wants to remove all 20 million people thought to be in America illegally. So how does he plan to do this, and what might the economic impact be? This podcast was brought to you thank…

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Why are we getting worse at sleeping, not better? 24:48

2d ago24:48

24:48

If you get a decent night’s rest regularly, you’re likely to be slimmer, happier and healthier. But with research suggesting that the more we think and worry about our sleep, the worse it gets, is it time to throw away our sleep-trackers and unfollow the TikTok ‘sleepfluencers’? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of Th…

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The millions of Americans who think the Democrats despise them 31:55

3d ago31:55

31:55

For weeks, we were told the polls were too close to call. But when the votes were counted, the Democrats lost every single swing state - and the popular vote too. Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker and Democrat party grandee has blamed President Biden for Donald Trump winning the White House as a Democrat blame game intensifies. So how did it a…

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Prince William on the "hardest year" of his life 26:27

4d ago26:27

26:27

As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from our sister podcast, The Royals with Roya and Kate. They have been in South Africa covering Prince William’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony. Speaking afterwards, the Prince of Wales described the last year as “dreadful”, “brutal”, and “probably the hardest year of my life”. H…

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The political transformation of Elon Musk [Replay] 32:22

5d ago32:22

32:22

Elon Musk has aggressively backed Donald Trump in the US election, raising questions about whether he may be part of Donald Trump's new administration. But what has led the one-time political liberal to come out in support of the president-elect and a raft of conservative causes? This weekend, we revisit an episode from August, looking at how the b…

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The cost of being ugly 21:44

12d ago21:44

21:44

Do looks matter? Pulchronomics, the study of economics and beauty, says they do. But just how much impact does being attractive have on your love life, career and happiness? Are our fortunes really determined by our looks? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.c…

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Team Trump’s plan to remake America 28:06

8d ago28:06

28:06

Donald Trump has stormed to victory, so what does his vision for the future of the US look like? Who will he take into the White House with him? And will his hard-talking rhetoric meet reality? 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: Jos…

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Ball gowns and battle grounds: The re-election of Donald Trump 32:10

8d ago32:10

32:10

After two years of campaigning, Americans have cast their votes, with Trump riding a growing wave of momentum. This is how the night unfolded. 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: Tom Newton-Dunn, covering the US election for The Tim…

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Revealed: The property empires that make Charles and William millions 31:37

22d ago31:37

31:37

An investigation by the Sunday Times’ Insight team has revealed for the first time the extensive property empires of the King and Prince of Wales. The information includes details of the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall’s business deals with the NHS, schools and military that help fund the royals. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the supp…

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Can Kemi Badenoch make the Tories popular again? 27:24

11d ago27:24

27:24

The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch grew up in Nigeria and - as the state failed - was forced to complete her homework by candlelight. So how has that shaped her politically? What are her policies and can she resurrect the Tories and mount a challenge against the twin threats of Labour and Reform? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support…

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The budget recovery plan! 45:34

24d ago45:34

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Money Podcast from The Times. Rachel Reeves’ first budget raised taxes by more than expected, borrowed more than predicted, and brought higher taxes on employers than forecast. But now, Holly is at hand with a podcast pick-me-up! It is time to get down to brass tacks …

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Trump vs. Harris: The battle of the sexes [Replay] 31:21

13d ago31:21

31:21

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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How violent could the US election get? 27:04

26d ago27:04

27:04

As polling day approaches, fears are growing that the result will not be accepted by the losing side. The potential consequences range from election denialism to violence, and even civil 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 Guest: Tom N…

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The £40 billion gamble 21:38

27d ago21:38

21:38

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has raised taxes by £40 billion in the first Labour budget in fourteen years. Does it ‘fix the foundations’ or does it punish ‘working people’? 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: David Smith, Economics E…

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Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine 22:40

28d ago22:40

22:40

The One Direction star is alleged to have died with a substance known as ‘pink cocaine’ in his system. This popular, dangerous high could mark a new phase in the world of drugs. So what is it? 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. Host: Lu…

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The Democrats voting for Trump 35:31

29d ago35:31

35:31

Kamala Harris’ campaign is pulling out all the stops to woo black and Latino Americans, over concerns that voters from these groups are signalling their support for Donald Trump in record numbers. Polling suggests some of the Democrat’s core base will peel away to vote Republican in this election – so what’s Trump’s appeal? And could their votes de…

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My daughter died of ME. I had to fight the NHS for answers 48:50

30d ago48:50

48:50

When Sean O’Neill’s daughter Maeve died aged 27 from malnutrition caused by severe ME - myalgic encephalomyelitis - he faced years of waiting for an inquest to find out why the system failed her. That inquest has just ended, but will its ground-breaking conclusion change things for the hundreds of thousands of ME sufferers in the UK? This podcast w…

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Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive of Microsoft 54:14

1M ago54:14

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Tech Podcast from The Times. Presenters Katie Prescott and Danny Fortson are joined by Microsoft boss Satya Nadella. On a whistle-stop AI tour of the world and in his only UK interview this year - this exclusive conversation with Satya Nadella covers the dangers, pitf…

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Melania: Donald Trump’s secret weapon? 26:08

1M ago26:08

26:08

The former first lady’s new ‘tell all’ memoir addresses everything from her nude modelling and her husband’s policies to her surprising stance on abortion. But why is she doing it now — and will it help or hinder Donald Trump’s presidential campaign? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.…

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'Rivals' and the cult of Jilly Cooper 28:57

1M ago28:57

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'Rivals' hit our TV screens this month; it’s the first adaptation of a Jilly Cooper ‘bonkbuster,’ the 87 year old Dame who taught a generation about sex and posh people. Her uber-popular romance novels sell in their millions, so what’s behind her popularity (aside from all the bonking) and how is she changing how we see, and show, sex. This podcast…

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The Irish politician and the Russian 'honeytrap' 29:54

1M ago29:54

29:54

When news dropped that a member of Ireland’s parliament was a suspected Russian agent, chaos ensued in the Irish parliament as politicians stood up to declare it wasn’t them. Today we hear from John Mooney, The Sunday Times investigative reporter who broke the story, on why Russia sees Ireland as Europe’s ‘Trojan horse’. This podcast was brought to…

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The full story of the Chris Kaba killing 35:49

1M ago35:49

35:49

Anger is building on both sides after a Met police officer was found not guilty of the murder of an unarmed black man. Chris Kaba was shot dead in 2022, but The Times can now reveal Kaba’s alleged involvement in a gang shooting just days before he was killed. What does the verdict mean for policing? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the sup…

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What the death of the Hamas leader means for the war 31:06

1M ago31:06

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This week, Israel released pictures of an underground bunker, furnished with flat screen TV and a hot shower. It was the place where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had lived with his wife and children until he was killed by the IDF. So, how was he tracked down and what does his death mean for the conflict in Gaza? This podcast was brought to you thanks …

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What happens if the American election is a tie? 25:33

1M ago25:33

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One tiny ‘blue dot’ in Omaha, Nebraska could result in a tie between Trump and Harris. Why? And what happens then to decide who wins? 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: Tom Newton Dunn, Broadcaster and Journalist. Host: Luke Jones. Get in…

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Can a ‘miracle’ weight loss drug end Britain's obesity epidemic? [Replay] 30:33

1M ago30:33

30:33

The government has announced a five-year trial of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to consider whether its use could reduce unemployment and relieve pressure on the NHS. So this weekend, we revisit an episode from last year looking at another weight loss drug that’s already been approved for use by clinically obese individuals in the UK. But is an inj…

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Al Gore, tech and climate 52:23

1M ago52:23

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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from the new Tech Podcast from The Times. Presenters Katie Prescott and Danny Fortson are joined by Al Gore, former US Vice-President and now an environmental activist, as they discuss Artificial Intelligence and climate change. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the suppor…

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The death of One Direction star Liam Payne 19:38

1M ago19:38

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On Wednesday night it was announced that Liam Payne had died in Buenos Aires aged 31, where he was on holiday. What does his death say about the music industry? 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: Will Hodgkinson, chief rock and pop …

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A brief history of Israel and Lebanon at war 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

Tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy militia in Lebanon. Attacks on both sides have led to thousands dead and over a million people internally displaced. The latest confrontations come after decades of conflict, so where did it all begin? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and…

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Gangs of Marseille: Inside France's drugs wars 31:25

1M ago31:25

31:25

A new era of violence is erupting in the French city of Marseille between rival drug gangs. Deaths are soaring - with 49 murders in the first half of this year already. We go inside the city to find out how social media is helping to recruit children as young as 14 to carry out the killings. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of …

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Why the US government is gunning for Google 29:43

1M ago29:43

29:43

In 2020, the US Justice Department sued Google, alleging it illegally monopolised the online search market. The US government won, and is now threatening to break up the tech giant, with wide-reaching implications for us all. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetime…

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How Kamala Harris schmoozed California 32:26

1M ago32:26

32:26

Kamala Harris may become the first female president of the United States – but who is she? Megan Agnew rode through the hills of San Francisco, talking to everyone who knew her fresh out of law school, to tell the story of how she conquered California. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Time…

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Could there (ever) be a road map for peace in the Middle East? 18:53

2M ago18:53

18:53

Today we bring you a conversation from our fellow podcasters and Times Radio broadcasters Jane & Fi. This week marked a year since the October 7 attacks by Hamas and Israel's military operation in Gaza, beginning of a tragic new chapter in the violent history of the Middle East. Since then, thousands have died and the ongoing war threatens to engul…

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100 days of Starmer: What makes a good PM? 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Keir Starmer has been prime minister for 100 days. It's the point in any premiership that's considered a measure of how a new leader is performing, ever since the days of Franklin D Roosevelt. So how is Starmer doing compared to his predecessors? Two authors of multiple biographies of former PMs - William Hague and historian and author Sir Anthony …

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A diary from Gaza - what happened next 25:59

2M ago25:59

25:59

A year on from the October 7th attacks in which some 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 taken hostage, Israel's bombardment of Gaza has resulted in the deaths of 40,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Our colleague Amal Helles was one of the few Palestinians to escape Gaza earlier this year. So what’s life been like for he…

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The Boris Johnson interview 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

To mark the publication of his memoir “Unleashed”, Boris Johnson sat down with Times Radio’s Stig Abell to talk about Donald Trump, Brexit, and refusing to rule out a political comeback. 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: Boris John…

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How The Sunday Times broke the freebies scandal 28:10

2M ago28:10

28:10

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Sue Gray resigned amid weeks of bad headlines for the government over freebies. Labour’s troubles arguably began when The Sunday Times revealed a major donor, Lord Alli, had a security pass to Downing Street. Today we speak to Sunday Times Whitehall editor Gabriel Pogrund about how he got the story. This podcast wa…

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Sober October: Me, my father and the demon drink 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

As many take a break from booze for Sober October, the writer Hannah Betts marks ten years since she gave up alcohol. It’s given her a moment to reflect on her father’s death from his own alcohol addiction and to consider why Britain apparently has such a destructive love of booze. If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol addiction support…

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How I survived October 7 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

A year ago today, 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed in an orchestrated terrorist attack by Hamas. 251 were taken hostage. Today, we hear their stories of survival, and of their loved ones, who were not so lucky. It will not be suitable for all listeners. This episode is the first part of a series marking the anniversary of October 7.…

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