The Virus: Splendid isolation with Jon Ronson

Lessons in isolation (from Antarctica): One week into the shutdown, and millions of us are dealing with the effects of isolation for the first time, but one British doctor is better prepared than most of us. Dr Beth Healey shares her lessons from a year spent in Antarctica studying ... by The Story

27 min listen

The future of Julian Assange: Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, is fighting extradition to the US, after seven years holed up in the Ecuadorian Embassy. This week it was revealed that he secretly started a family during his time in hiding. Is it in the public inter... by The Story

29 min listen

Bonus episode: You must stay at home: As strict new restrictions on daily life are announced by Boris Johnson we ask: what does it say about his leadership? Guests: Daniel Finkelstein and Matthew Parris, Times columnistsHost: Manveen Rana by The Story

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The Virus: When the doctors get sick: What happens when doctors get coronavirus and how will the NHS cope? Manveen Rana speaks to two NHS doctors who've tested positive - and are about to return to work. Guests: - Dr Clare Gerada, NHS GP in London and former head of the Royal Coll... by The Story

26 min listen

The Virus: An Olympic sized problem: Should the Olympics be postponed? And what could this mean for athletes? The Times's own Olympian and sports columnist Matthew Syed has the story. Guests: Matthew Syed, table tennis player and Times columnist Hayley Wickenheiser, Can... by The Story

22 min listen

The Virus: The race for a vaccine: The story of a former resident of Wuhan - the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak - who is now part of a UK team racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Guests: - Dr Kai Hu, Research Associate, Department of Infectious Disease at Imperial Colleg... by The Story

28 min listen

Lessons from a past pandemic: In the 1980s, the HIV/AIDS pandemic called for a clear, bold public health message. David Aaronovitch explores whether there are lessons to be learned for the government's response to Covid-19. Guests: Malcolm Gaskin, designer who created the ... by The Story

24 min listen

Living with the lockdown: Meet Norman and Jorge: Norman and Jorge are flatmates. But Norman happens to be 92 and Jorge is 26. In the time of coronavirus, this makes their friendship hard to navigate. What does the future hold for our intergenerational relationships? And how can we best keep ... by The Story

21 min listen

Love (and divorce) in the time of corona: Couples all around Britain are being asked to make tough decisions. Apart or together, the Health Secretary's advice is clear: "make your choice and stick with it." We speak to one couple in the middle of a divorce in isolation together,... by The Story

22 min listen

The Virus: A world shut down: David Aaronovitch talks to the editor-in-chief of the Lancet, Dr Richard Horton, and Times science editor, Tom Whipple, about the global response to the crisis. Which country has got the right approach? Guests:  Dr Richard Horton, editor-i... by The Story

21 min listen

Fighting the lockdown with a new volunteer army: An army of volunteers has sprung up across the country in response to the coronavirus crisis. Today, we tell their stories. And we ask: is there a new team spirit that will outlast the lockdown? Guests:Martin Fletcher, for... by The Story

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The Hound of Hounslow and the Flash Crash: An extraordinary story about the man who helped trigger one of the biggest financial crashes in US history - ten years ago this week - from his bedroom in a West London semi-detached house. Guest: Liam Vaughan, journalist and autho... by The Story

31 min listen

WHO knows best? How to beat the virus: Are we doing enough to stop the spread of coronavirus? And what does the World Health Organisation think our approach should be from here?Guests:  Dr Kluge is Europe Director of Public Health at the World Health ... by The Story

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President Trump and the virus: It looks like the US will be badly hit by coronavirus. Could President Trump's approach be his downfall? Guests: Henry Zeffman, the Washington Correspondent for The Times. Host: David Aaronovitch. by The Story

24 min listen

The search for a remedy: As a number of existing therapies are being re-purposed to help patients with the most severe Covid-19 symptoms, we speak to a UK-based bioscience company about a drug they've developed and explore how it is being used in Italy. ... by The Story

20 min listen

Fighting to save Australia's koalas: Will the iconic koala be able to survive after Australia's recent bushfires left the country's vast wildlife population in peril? Guest: Bernard Lagan, Australia Correspondent at The Times Host: Manveen Rana by The Story

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The Virus: Splendid isolation with Jon Ronson: The World Health Organisation has recognised that the coronavirus crisis is generating stress and has advised people to avoid watching, reading or listening to news that causes feelings of anxiety. But for author Jon Ronson, living with anxiety at the ... by The Story

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How do we get out of lockdown?: As we get used to our new lives in isolation, there’s a question on everyone’s lips: how long will this last? And perhaps even more importantly: what needs to happen for life to return to normal?  Guest: Tom Whipple, Science Editor ... by The Story

29 min listen

Introducing: Stories of our times: Introducing the best journalism from Britain’s most trusted newspaper, now as a podcast. Our new free daily news podcast takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day it is h... by The Story

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The curious case of Sweden: The Swedish government's approach to coronavirus has been controversial. Unlike in the UK, they have urged citizens to take personal responsibility for enforcing social distancing rather than using police forces to ensure rules a... by The Story

25 min listen

Brazil: a country divided: As Brazilian politicians argue over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we speak to three residents about their experience of the crisis.  Guests: Lucinda Elliott‏, news contributor at The Times. Giuseppe Bossetti, Vivian... by The Story

25 min listen

Keir Starmer: the man, the party, the crisis: On Saturday Labour party members selected a new leader. Is this the end of Corbynism? And what is the role of the opposition in the time of crisis? Guest: Rachel Sylvester, political columnist for The Times. by The Story

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What does the coronavirus mean for jobs?: We follow the owner of a food-to-go shop as he tries to keep his workforce employed. Our Enterprise Editor explains what the government's economic interventions really mean for jobs.  Guests: Spencer Craig, co-founder of Pure - a food ... by The Story

21 min listen

Has the government done enough?: What's going on behind the scenes at Number 10 to tackle coronavirus? And is the government moving fast enough to prevent the spread of covid-19 across the UK? Guests: Steven Swinford, Deputy Political Editor at The Times. D... by The Story

22 min listen

When staying at home is not an option: Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. But what if you don't have a home to stay in? Greg Hurst on the government campaign to protect the homeless. Guests: Greg Hurst, Social Affairs Editor for The Times. Rob in London, R... by The Story

29 min listen

ICU: A doctor's story: We have been warned that the Easter bank holiday could see the peak of the coronavirus crisis in the UK. But are our hospitals ready?Guest:‏Lucy Cocker, Junior Doctor and Deputy Chair of the BMA's Junior Doctor Committee.Host: Manveen Rana. by The Story

24 min listen

All at sea on the Covid cruise: What happened to the passengers and crew on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship, when there was an outbreak of coronavirus in February?   Guests: Katie Glass, feature writer for the Sunday Times.Host: David... by The Story

30 min listen

Planet Corona with Liz Bonnin: The waters have cleared in Venice, air pollution over China has dropped and goats have reclaimed a Welsh town. But just how sustainable are these seemingly positive side effects of the coronavirus crisis on our climate and the natural world?Guest:... by The Story

27 min listen

Murder in the Kingdom in the Sky: The Prime Minister of Lesotho has resigned amid accusations that he was involved in the murder of his estranged wife. His third wife is also set to stand trial over her alleged involvement in the murder plot. We dive into the politics of the small Afri... by The Story

26 min listen

What to read in lockdown: With reading on the rise under the lockdown, the Times Literary Supplement editor Stig Abell suggests three books for a little escapism during these uncertain times.  Guest: Stig Abell by The Story

31 min listen

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