Former Ukrainian PM: ‘I’m Tired Of Telling Americans Why This War Affects Them’

“Russia is a close ally to China, North Korea and Iran.” Russia is an enemy to the United States, so the war in Ukraine is also about American security, says Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Arseniy Yatsenyuk was speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive. Listen live every Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times...

Trump And Musk Are On ‘The Wrong Side Of History’ | Dr Tom Withington

“It’s very much a retrograde step.” Sudden restrictions on the use of Starlink, which is managed by Elon Musk’s Space X, is “short sighted” and “ignorant”, says associate fellow at RUSI Dr Tom Withington. Dr Tom Withington and Lucy Fisher were speaking to Kait Borsay on The Evening Edition on Times Radio. Listen live every Monday-Thursday, 7-10pm. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thet...

The Trial of Russell Brand: The case against him

On episode three of the Trial of Russell Brand podcast, our reporters joined a packed courthouse as the trial began in earnest. Today, the prosecution laid out their case against Brand. They described Brand as “ruthless, calculated and manipulative… a sexual predator.” Brand has denied all charges against him. Watch or listen to The Trial of Russell Brand every weekday on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen on Spotify. Follow the show...

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates: ‘They’ve Got Ukrainian Blood On Their Hands’

“Whoever decided that, be that President Trump or Elon Musk, has now got blood on their hands.” Zelensky's former advisor Igor Novikov points fingers at lack of ballistic missile warnings and Starlink satellite internet outages for mounting Ukrainian casualties. Igor Novikov was speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive. Listen live every Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm. Read the best of our journalis...

John Pienaar Questions Carla Sands On Trump’s Ukraine Stance

“In spite of the fact [Trump] asked Ukraine to stop bombing Russian refineries, they continue to do so.” President Trump has been a “very, very good” ally and partner to Europeans, says former US Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands. Carla Sands was speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive. Listen live every Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Rad...

Burnham Maintains Ukraine Support Despite Trump's Actions

"[Burnham] wants to give him support in his own way. And I think this does send a message to President Trump, but it is going to be difficult if you're constantly asked questions." Burnham will maintain support to Zelensky and Ukraine, despite the “difficulty” of Trump’s interventions, says The Times's Alice Thompson. Hugo Rifkind was live at Cheltenham Literature Festival talking to The Times Columnists Robert Crampton and...

The Real Reason Trump Sold Out Ukraine in Putin Diesel Deal

Gargantuan grift Are the wheels coming off the Trump administration? President Trump's deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel has even dismayed some Republicans. Both the domestic politics and the geopolitics of it are baffling. Gerry has another theory about Trump's motivations for making a deal with Moscow. Katy has been on the campaign trail with Mike Johnson, the Speaker...

Live: Pienaar And Friends | Ukraine, Trump, And Britains Role

Watch live as John Pienaar is joined by the Sun on Sunday political editor Kate Ferguson, and the Mirror's US political editor, Mikey Smith to unpack the latest news stories. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo F...

Trump Scapegoating Zelenskyy Has ‘No Factual Basis’ | Jillian Melchior

“I think Trump wants to scapegoat Ukraine for rising diesel prices ahead of the election.” Critiquing Zelenskyy and Ukraine for hitting energy infrastructure is “convenient” but the energy crisis is “very clearly” linked to the Iran War, says editorial board member of the Wall Street Journal Jillian Melchior. Jillian Melchior was speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive. Listen live every Monday-...

The Trial Of Russell Brand Is Now Underway.

The trial of Russell Brand is now underway. There were a "string of allegations against the former comedian laid out by the prosecution this morning" reports Times Radio's Ollie Cole. Russell Brand denies all allegations. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_cen...

Richard Coles: The Far-Right Will Not Capture Christianity

“Do you think some further from the right have tried to capture Christianity?” “Well good luck with that.” Richard Coles dispels the far-right’s grip on Christianity as “slashing an inflatable for the RNLI or threatening asylum seekers are not the fruits of what I’m interested in.” Richard Coles was speaking to Rosie Wright at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thet...

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Hitting ‘A Real Pressure Point’ | John Hutton

“It’s crazy that we should find ourselves in a position where, at this point in the conflict, we aren’t leaning much more heavily into Putin.” As tensions between the warring nations rise, it is difficult to foresee an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine unless Putin is put under much more military and economic pressure, says former Labour defence secretary John Hutton. John Hutton was speaking ...

‘Probably Impeachment’: What Happens If Trump Loses Big In The Midterms?

“If the House flips, we're going to see a lot of investigations. You're going to see probably impeachment.” An attempt at impeachment is likely to occur should the Democrats win both the House and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, says Republican and former chairman of the California Republican Party Tom Del Beccaro. Tom Del Beccaro and Bob Weiner were speaking to Josh Glancy on the Times at One...

Parenting With A Comedian Means Making An Active Choice To Be 'Fun Mum'

"Every so often I have to remind myself that I'm not logistics chief." Author of Lessons from a Default Parent, Lou Beckett, discusses what it's like parenting with a comedian and the importance of reminding herself to be "fun mum" too. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel...

Falklands: Milei Has No Army Or Air Force ‘Ready’ To Attack | Simon Weston

“Mr Milei is no different to all the other presidents of Argentina. Whenever they’ve got difficulty in their country, they go abroad.” An uptick in rhetoric over ownership of the Falklands from Argentinian president Javier Milei is merely “rhetoric”, as Argentina does not have an army or air force prepared to attack the islands, says Falklands war veteran Simon Weston. Simon Weston was speaking to K...

Tupac's Killer Sentenced Decades After Rapper's Death

"The prosecutor said after today that it's very likely that Davis will die behind bars." The Times's West Coast editor Kieran Southern said that the rapper's family were hoping for the maximum sentence with the prosector claiming that it is very likely that the ex-gang leader will die behind bars. Kieran Southern was speaking to Olly Mann (in for Carole Walker) on Times Radio. Listen live every Monday-Wednesday, 10pm-1am. Read the b...

Trump's Putin Deal Is 'Shameful' And The GOP Should Stand Up To Him | Republican Strategist

“He's not royalty. He's not a king. We don't have that here. And it is our freedom to do that. It is our duty as leaders to speak up.” Republican strategist Amy Frederiksen says that Donald Trump’s deal with Putin is “shameful” and that “history will have something to say about those folks that knew better and and protected” themselves instead of standing up to the President. Amy Fr...

LIVE PMQs Unpacked: Andy Burnham takes Kemi Badenoch's Questions

Hugo Rifkind is joined by The Times's chief political commentator Patrick Maguire and Times Radio presenter Ayesha Hazarika on stage at Cheltenham Literature festival to unpack the action in front of a live audience. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find us on Facebook:...

Do We Need to Talk About Brexit?

Andy Burnham announced this week that UK and EU leaders will meet in November to discuss a reset in relations. Brexit has been bad for the country, Burnham said, and a closer relationship with Europe will foster economic growth and strengthen national security. Is he right? What is he hoping to accomplish in November? And is now the time to reopen the fraught debate over Britain’s decision to leave the EU? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the s...

Paddington Bear Or Winnie The Pooh?

An age old question; Paddington Bear or Winnie the Pooh? Stig has strong feelings... "We can't be proportionate about things Kate!" Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesandsundaytimes/ F...

Trump Is ‘Wrong’ To Think That He Can Appease Putin To Make Him Stop | Lord Dannatt

“Putin absolutely has to succeed as far as he is concerned in Ukraine. He wants some kind of victory at all costs. And my goodness, the costs are high for Russia. So if Donald Trump thinks that he can somehow appease or persuade Putin to back down or to stop, he's wrong.” Former head of the British army Lord Dannatt says that Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin is “disgraceful” and he al...

32 football clubs have less than 30 days’ cash cover | Independent Football Regulator

“If the owners stop paying… that club is in serious trouble immediately.” The independent football regulator’s chair, David Kogan, warns that 32 clubs have less than 30 days’ cash cover — exposing just how fragile their finances are. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sun...

Tupac's Killer Sentenced Decades After Rapper's Death

"The prosecutor said after today that it's very likely that Davis will die behind bars." The Times's West Coast editor Kieran Southern said that the rapper's family were hoping for the maximum sentence with the prosector claiming that it is very likely that the ex-gang leader will die behind bars. Kieran Southern was speaking to Olly Mann (in for Carole Walker) on Times Radio. Listen live every Monday-Wednesday, 10pm-1am. Read the b...

Man City Decision To Be Made Before End Of The Season | David Kogan

“I think we'll know in the early part of next year, which is, of course, still in season.” The chair of the independent football regulator David Kogan says he wouldn’t “be prepared to run an organisation which is subject to any degree of political interference”, and then confirms that “we've had absolutely no interference whatsoever.” David Kogan was speaking to Kate McCann and Stig Abell on Times Radio Br...

What Happened to Ranulph Fiennes? Investigation into Missing Explorer

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is one of the world’s greatest living explorers. After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020, he continued to speak publicly about his career and illness. That is, until 2024. Since then, he hasn’t been seen publicly, and many of those closest to him haven’t been able to reach him. So what is happening with Fiennes? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers...

Trump ‘Wants To Stop Ukraine Attacking Russian Infrastructure’ | Leigh Turner

“So President Trump is desperate to get those prices down, and he sees Ukraine deploying one of the few weapons it has that really hurts Russia, which is to damage Russian fuel infrastructure. And he just wishes it would stop. And so he is looking around for anything he can do to stop Ukraine from doing one of the few things Ukraine can do.” Former British ambassador to Ukraine Leigh Turner says that Do...

Trump’s New Press Secretary Has ‘Worst Debut’ Since Spicer | Steve Herman

“It probably was the worst debut for a White House press secretary since Sean Spicer declared the largest inaugural crowd in history.” Donald Trump is “his own press secretary”, leaving whoever takes the job with little authority and at risk of being contradicted moments later, says former Voice of America White House bureau chief, Steve Herman. Steve Herman was speaking to Kait Borsay on The Evening...

Digger Is A 'Big Juicy Hollywood Turkey'

“You hardly ever get a really proper big juicy Hollywood turkey anymore.” Iñárritu’s new movie ‘Digger’, starring Tom Cruise, is a major box-office flop, and studios already reluctant to take risks “probably won’t again, unfortunately, after this,” says Larushka Ivan-Zadeh. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sun...

Trump Is ‘So Incompetent And Misguided’ He Could Start WWIII | Adam Boulton

“I really do worry that Trump is so incompetent and so misguided and so selfish that he could plunge us into a hot third world war before we see the back of him.” Adam Boulton fears how much “damage” Trump could cause before he leaves office. Adam Boulton was speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio. Listen live every Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com...

Trump 'Fearful Of Putin' As Suspicion Grows Of Russian Blackmail | Former CIA Director

"He knows that Putin is a rather, you know, a ruthless leader and a thug. Who knows what Putin might be able to use against Donald Trump." Donald Trump is resorting to "desperate moves" on the war in Ukraine because he "doesn't know what it takes to be a statesman" when dealing with Russia, says former CIA director John Brennan. John Brennan was speaking to Kate McCann and Stig Abell on Times Radio Br...

Why Rejoining The EU Wouldn't Be Easy

Kate McCann and Stig Abell talk about why rejoining the EU wouldn’t be as simple as just going back to our previous arrangement. “We’ve decided the price is too high, so we can walk away from it.” Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonline...

LIVE: William Hague & Kezia Dugdale

Watch live as Kate McCann and Stig Abell are joined by William Hague and Kezia Dugdale to discuss the biggest stories of the day. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesandsundaytimes/ Find ...

Putin's Interference In Brexit Referendum Was A ‘Pathetic Effort’ | Sir Ben Wallace

“They certainly tried to interfere with a number of our elections.” Russia’s attempt at interfering with a number of UK elections, including the 2016 Brexit referendum was “pathetic”, and didn’t have a “major effect”, says former Conservative defence secretary and security minister Sir Ben Wallace. Sir Ben Wallace was speaking to Kate McCann and Stig Abell on Times Radio Breakfast. Li...

Why the Attacks on Saudi Civil Aviation Mark a Dangerous Turning Point

Over the weekend, the Houthis attacked one of Saudi Arabia’s main airports twice, as well as other locations in the country. Fourteen people are dead so far, with hundreds injured, in what is the deadliest attack on the Kingdom in over a decade. Saudi Arabia is calling for international help, but will anyone come to their aid? And what’s the fallout in a rapidly destabilising region? This podcast was brought to yo...

‘There Should Be No Purchases Of Natural Resources From Russia’ | Lesia Vasylenko

“It’s ridiculous that Europe gives billions to Ukraine to maintain its defence effort and on the other hand spend billions of euros buying Russian products.” If the EU and the U.S. want to end the war, it can only be done if “Russia’s energy sector is paralysed and incapacitated” which can only happen if they “stop buying Russian products” says Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian MP. Lesia Vas...

‘Trump Is Trying To Federalise Elections’ | Cisco Aguilar

“The President is trying to choose voters rather than the voters choosing the elected.” The President and his administration “don’t want to be held accountable for their failed policies” and are therefore trying to “interfere with elections at state level” says Cisco Aguilar, the Secretary of State of Nevada. Cisco Aguilar was speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive. Listen live every Monday-Thursday from ...

‘Saudi’s Deadliest Attack In Decades’ | Benoit Facoun

“There’s a lot of security challenges the Saudis are going to have to make decisions about.” The Houthis have massively strengthened their network since the 2022 ceasefire even though they only “controlled 30% of the entire area of Yemen” and it gave them the position that their enemies were “exhausted”, says Baraa Shiban, Associate Fellow of RUSI. Benoit Facoun and Baraa Shiban were speaking to John Pienaar on Ti...

‘Trump Is Panicking’ And That Is Why He Is Blaming Zelenskyy | Kurt Volker

“He is treating all of these issues that are quite serious as devices in a domestic political fight.” Former US Ambassador to Nato and special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker says that “Trump is trying to deflect from high oil prices and the war in Iran” by “blaming Ukraine”. Kira Rudik and Kurt Volker were speaking to John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive. Listen live every Monday-Thursday from 4-7pm. ...

How Burnham's EU Push Could Make Or Break The Next Election | Cheltenham Literature Festival

As Andy Burnham makes clear his intention to strength the UK’s relationship with the EU, Times Radio’s Tom Nunan speaks to people at the Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, to get their views on Brexit and find out whether a Labour manifesto pledge to rejoin would sway their vote - or if they could even stand the thought of reopening the debate. Tom Nunan also speaks to the...

‘Nearly 2 Million People On Welfare Left Unchecked’ | Fraser Nelson

“To me, the bigger shock is the waste of lives. People who want to work but aren't being given the chance to, or aren't even being given any contact from a system at all.” Times columnist Fraser Nelson reveals a Times investigation has uncovered that “1.8 million people are waiting to go back to work but can’t because they haven’t been signed off by the government”. Fraser Nelson was speaking to John Pie...

Live: Pienaar And Friends | Ukraine, Burnham's Europe Policy and Trump

Watch live as John Pienaar is joined by Times Radio's political editor Anna Mikhailova, and Times Radio presenter Adam Boulton to unpack the latest news stories. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find ...

Putin Has Told Trump To Blame Zelenskyy For High Gas Prices' | George Grylls

“This is a lopsided demand for Ukraine to stop hitting Russian oil refineries and vice versa but Ukraine only has one and Russia has dozens.” Trump is desperately trying “to improve his chances in the midterms” and it’s an attempt to deflect from his "disastrous Iran War” says Times Washington correspondent George Grylls and General Steven Anderson. George Grylls and General Steven Anderson were spe...

The Trial of Russell Brand: Day One

Today, the trial of Russell Brand began at Southwark Crown Court. Brand stands accused of seven charges, including rape and other sexual offences. He has denied all charges. In court today, the jurors who will decide Brand’s fate began to be chosen. Search for ‘The Trial of Russell Brand’ wherever you get your podcasts. Follow or subscribe to never miss an episode. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times ...

Russian Brexit Meddling Unlikely To Have Changed The Outcome: Here's Why | Dr Sam Power

"We're talking about 100,000 of votes changing the outcome in a fragmented electoral landscape where you've got an electorate much more willing to shop around." Potential Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum needs a "non-partisan" response from politicians and the public alike to tackle foreign meddling in democracy, however in this case it was unlikely to have changed the outcome, says ...

Republicans Out Of Time To Improve Polls Ahead Of Midterms | John Zogby

“It depends how successful Republicans can be over the next 28 days to make the Democrats look as less attractive as possible.” The Republican Party “are more than likely to lose” control of both the Senate and the House in the upcoming midterms, and they won’t shift from their support of the Trump’s administration's policies, says pollster John Zogby. John Zogby was speaking with Josh Glancy on The Time...

Donald Trump Is ‘Sympathetic To Putin And Russia’ | Emily Thornberry

“The problem is, is that Trump's baseline is essentially being very sympathetic to Putin and to the Russian position. And so actually, whenever he talks to Putin, he resets back to his basic position.” The chair of the foreign affairs select committee Emily Thornberry MP says that “Donald Trump’s drift to a pro-Russia position” is of “great concern to everybody, not just Europe but America and the Republ...

Will Netanyahu Win the Most Critical Election in Israel’s History?

Israel’s general election on October 27th could be the country’s most consequential in its history. In the run up, the prime minister and his right-wing coalition have promoted a vision of the country’s future that is as uncompromising to its friends as its enemies. As the situation at home and abroad grows evermore dire, what impact will the victor have on the likelihood of peace in the middle east and the country...

Lucy Worsley: 'Henry VIII is history's gateway drug'

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'They Seem Unstoppable': Houthi Strikes In Saudi Arabia

“On the one hand, you're looking at your screens with Kalashnikov toting guys in skirts and flip flops, and on the other, they're launching precision attacks on Saudi infrastructure.” Houthi rebels launched back-to-back missile strikes on Saudi Arabian airports, prompting UK travel warnings, with their “significant military might, they seem pretty unstoppable”, says president of Girton College at Cambridge University, Dr Eli...

‘Disgusting’ That Hegseth Is Preying On The Unpleasant Underbelly Of Humanity | Libby Purves

“I wanted to say it's so wrong, but believe me, it would catch on. People would watch.” Nidal Hasan's livestreamed execution is "disgusting" for its appeal to the worst of humanity, where no one will be able to publicly scrutinise individuals for partaking in it, says The Times's columnist Libby Purves. Libby Purves and Seb Payne were speaking to Hugo Rifkind on Times Radio. Listen live ...