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Gisèle Pelicot waived her right to anonymity when her husband - and dozens of other men - were charged with raping and sexually assaulting her. Her decision allowed journalists to cover the trial in full and made her a feminist icon in France. But as we await the final verdicts and sentencing, what does the case tell us about French attitudes to rape? And with the French government promising change, will this be a watershed moment?
The episode contains discussion of rape and sexual assault.
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If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this episode or need help or support around issues involving sexual assault, you can contact womensaid.org.uk or malesurvivor.co.uk. You can also call Refuge's 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Olivia Case.
Guests:
Clips: Euronews, The Times, France24, Paris Match, Channel 4, BBC, Forbes.
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This week, No 10 confirmed it wouldn’t stand in the way of a deal to return the Elgin Marbles to their original home in Athens. The comments came after a meeting between Keir Starmer and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Our former host David Aaronovitch spoke to classicist and British Museum trustee Dame Mary Beard about how the Parthenon sculptures ended up in the UK 200 years ago.
This episode was first broadcast on 5 December 2022.
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Guests:
- Dame Mary Beard, classicist.
- David Sanderson, Arts Correspondent, The Times.
With thanks to The British Museum.
Host: David Aaronovitch.
Producer: Samantha Chantarasak.
Clips: Channel 4 News, Times Radio, Reuters, CBC News, BBC World Service, Al Jazeera, ITV Good Morning Britain, LBC, UK Parliament, LSE.
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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode of our fellow Times podcast How To Win An Election.
The prime minister wants to blame the last government for leaving the economy in a mess, just like David Cameron did in 2010 - but is the strategy working, and for how long?
The political masterminds - and Hugo - discuss the whether voters will reward Starmer for being sensible, whether he should be more like Harold Wilson, and whether any Western government can get to grips with migration.
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Nightclubs are closing their doors at an alarming rate. Research by The Night Time Industries Association shows that as many as three clubs a week have closed since 2020. Our journalist went to Manchester to find out why they’re struggling - but is the underground clubbing scene really as threatened as it might seem?
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Guest: Katie Gatens, Deputy Editor of News Review, The Sunday Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
Clips: Saturday Night Live/NBC.
Photo: Joel Goodman for The Sunday Times
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With wars raging in Israel and Lebanon, no one was watching neighbouring Syria. Until an alliance of rebel forces launched an astonishing offensive a week ago, sweeping the north and taking the prized city of Aleppo. But who are they, who backs them, and why now?
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Guest: Mark Urban, Writer and Columnist, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Edith Rousselot.
Clips: Channel 4 News, SkyNews, ABC News, The Telegraph.
Image credit: Getty Images.
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Last week, Australia became the first country to block under 16s from social media. Age verification AI could be a crucial tool in the ban, so we spoke to our journalist who has been to the industry-leader’s HQ to find out if the technology actually works. And we ask, could the UK follow suit?
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Guests:
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Samantha Chantarasak.
Clips: ABC News, 10 News First Australia, BBC Radio 4.
Photo: Getty Images
Read Helen’s report: Can AI tell if a teen lies about their age?
Further listening: The myth of the X exodus
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Gregg Wallace, the presenter of one of the BBC's most popular programmes 'MasterChef' has stepped back from the show while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. Over the weekend, he said complaints came from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age” - a comment he has now apologised for. His lawyers say he denies behaviour of a sexually harassing nature but as the BBC faces pressure to pull the programme from the schedules, and even Downing Street has waded in, what now for the presenter - and for the BBC?
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Guest: Rosamund Urwin, Media Editor, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
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Clips: BBC, Gregg Wallace, Times Radio.
Photo: Getty Images.
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It started two years ago, when Elon Musk bought Twitter, now X. People fled the social media platform, citing a change in the algorithm and concerns over the unchecked spread of misinformation, conspiracy theories and hate speech. Following the US election and Musk's appointment to Donald Trump's team, millions more have departed - including The Guardian newspaper. So, does this signal a sea change in our social media habits? Or is this just a momentary tiff?
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Guest: Danny Fortson, US West Coast Correspondent, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Edith Rousselot.
Clips: CNN, MSNBC, NBC News, TalkTV.
Photo: Getty Images.
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This week Ireland went to the polls in a general election where for the first time in the history of the republic, immigration was among the leading issues in voters’ minds as they cast their ballots. In August we looked at the rise of a new political movement in Ireland, inspired by American far-right groups and fuelled by anger over immigration.
This episode was first broadcast on 20 August 2024.
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Guest: John Mooney, Investigative Reporter, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Edward Drummond.
Further listening: Inside the Kinahan crime cartel and their €1 billion empire
Clips: Gript Media, Irish Mirror, Cllr Gavin Pepper, RTE News, Irish Times, Euronews, The National Party — An Páirtí Náisiúnta, Tucker Carlson, ,
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As a bonus episode, we’re bringing listeners of The Story an episode from Off Air with Jane & Fi podcast from The Times.
General David Petraeus, former director of the CIA, discusses global security, amongst many other things...
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Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury
Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler
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