Best Louise Callaghan Podcasts (2025)

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Show 380. Peray Ahmet 54:01

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4d ago54:01

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Peray is the Labour leader of Haringay Council. They are leading the way when it comes to building council homes. But why? This is a fascinating, entertaining insight into leadership in local government, including how to manage disagreement and where to go for the best kebabs. THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 8 December: Nick Clegg 26 January: Special VIP …

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Show 379. Izzy Conn 42:38

11d ago42:38

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Izzy is a political historian and host of the excellent 'Leading Labour' podcast that you can listen to here: https://leadinglabour.podbean.com/ It's a series analysing every Labour leader from Attlee to Corbyn. So which Labour leader from history is Keir Starmer most like? And which one can he learn from the most? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 8 Decemb…

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The Matt Forde Focus Group Returns! 0:34

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The Matt Forde Focus Group (BBC RADIO 4) is returning! Sign up to my mailing list for exclusive access to free tickets for the Christmas Special recording of The Matt Forde Focus Group on Wednesday 17 December at 7:15pm. Tickets will be released on Wednesday 19 November. https://www.mattforde.com/focus-group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Show 378. Marie Tidball 59:16

18d ago59:16

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Marie is one of Labour's rising stars of the 2024 intake and was recently awarded 'Parliamentarian of the Year' by The Spectator. It's easy to see why. She is a formidable campaigner and has had to overcome various barriers in her life in order to succeed. An immense talent, Marie could easily have ended up in law or broadcasting, but politics was …

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Show 377. Jack McConnell 1:07:08

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This is PHENOMENAL. Jack was First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007. It was a tumultuous global time and he found himself at the centre of it at the Gleneagles summit. His stories about George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin are incredible. But there's loads more in this. Jack became the leader of a local authority at just 29. He'd joined the SNP at 16, b…

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Show 376. Bethany Dawson 1:04:04

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Well this is about way more than politics... Bethany is one of the stars of the Politico Playbook morning email. It's the must-read morning briefing which mixes top-level political analysis with plenty of juicy gossip. We talk about gossip, why it's important and how to get it... but we also talk about health and the importance of patients really p…

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The Answers? | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 6 39:55

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With his investigation reaching its final stages, Mario is given a name… And could a change in the law mean a breakthrough for the Enniskillen families? Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: [email protected] [email protected] This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and…

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The Politician | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 5 35:01

1M ago35:01

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Mario speaks with a former IRA volunteer, who tells him something shocking about the bombing. Deep into his investigation, Mario is left asking how high up did the decision to authorise the killing go? Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: [email protected] [email protected] This podcast was brou…

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Show 375. Harriet Cross 51:21

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Harriet is a rare thing: a new Conservative MP who won her seat at the last election. In Scotland. She's already been made a whip. So how come she's rising so fast and what's it like entering the Commons when your party has suffered a historic defeat? And how has living in rural communities shaped her particular brand of conservatism? THE POLITICAL…

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The Dirty War | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 4 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Mario searches for the ‘man with the limp’, allegedly seen in the Reading Rooms the night before the bombing. He learns the man is also linked to another terror plot. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: [email protected] [email protected] This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of…

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The Borderlands | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 3 43:08

1M ago43:08

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Mario asks why the IRA targeted Enniskillen and discovers police may have known about suspected IRA figures seen nearby, on the night before the killing happened. He also goes searching for the man accused of being the ‘mastermind’ behind the bomb. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: [email protected] podcasts.…

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Show 374. Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE 59:49

2M ago59:49

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This is a powerful lesson in campaigning, pragmatism and processing grief. Rosamund's daughter Ella died in 2013 at the age of nine. She is still the only person ever in the UK to have air pollution registered as a cause of death. Since then, Rosamund has been a relentless campaigner for improving air quality. She has helped change policy here in t…

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The Aftermath | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 2 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Mario asks if enough was done to stop the bombing, and finds evidence of police failures to properly investigate. And the alleged mastermind is dramatically named. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at The Times. Get in touch: [email protected] [email protected] This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of Th…

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The Atrocity | The Poppy Day Bomb Ep. 1 30:17

2M ago30:17

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On Remembrance Sunday in 1987, an IRA bomb went off in Mario Ledwith’s hometown of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, killing 11 people. A lifetime later, Mario returns to investigate the silence surrounding that terror attack. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence that you may find upsetting. Host: Mario Ledwith, news reporter at T…

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Introducing: The Poppy Day Bomb 2:10

2M ago2:10

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On Remembrance Sunday in November, 1987 an IRA bomb exploded in the Northern Irish town of Enniskillen, killing 11 people. No one has ever been charged. The Times’s Mario Ledwith returns to his hometown, asking who carried out these bloody murders, how the authorities failed to properly investigate, and why a silence continues to surround what happ…

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Show 373. Amy Callaghan 47:35

2M ago47:35

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Amy has led an extraordinary life and she's still only in her 30s. While the SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire she suffered a brain hemorrhage. As she recovered, she had to battle the arcane rules of the House of Commons in order to speak and vote on behalf of her constituents. Having narrowly beaten Jo Swinson in 2019, Amy then lost the seat in 2024.…

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Poison - A conversation on suicide prevention | Poison Ep. 6 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Why does suicide occur? Why is there still a stigma around it? And how can we work to prevent people from taking their own lives? If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call them for free on their 24-hour helpline 116 123. Guest: Profe…

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UPDATE: Kenneth Law in the dock | Poison Ep. 5 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Kenneth Law faces 14 counts of murder and 14 of aiding suicide. James returns to speak with David Parfett, the bereaved father whose loss began it all. WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samari…

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UPDATE: Kenneth Law is arrested | Poison Ep. 4 18:03

2M ago18:03

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Days after Poison first aired, Kenneth Law is arrested in Canada. At a late-night press conference, police reveal the alleged scale of his operation: 1,200 packages, shipped to over 40 countries. For the families left behind, the arrest brings both relief and renewed grief, and a question that hangs over the entire investigation: why did it take so…

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An encounter in Toronto | Poison Ep. 3 39:02

2M ago39:02

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James flies to Canada, hoping to talk to Kenneth Law. After days chasing false leads, he tracks him down to a car park in Toronto. WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to talk to someone, please get in contact with the Samaritans online https://www.samaritans.org/ or call the…

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The man who sells death | Poison Ep. 2 24:27

2M ago24:27

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The search for answers leads to a name: Kenneth Law. From a quiet suburb outside Toronto, Law appears to run a website selling a substance to young, vulnerable, adults around the world, some of whom are using it to take their own lives. WARNING: this series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or needs to…

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The Life of Tom Parfett | Poison Ep. 1 24:21

2M ago24:21

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Twenty two-year-old Tom Parfett took his own life in October, 2021. As his father David begins to ask questions, what first appeared as an isolated tragedy reveals a darker truth - one that exposes the ease with which death can be bought online. WARNING: This series contains discussions about suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected or…

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Introducing: Poison 1:53

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Twenty two-year-old Tom Parfett took his own life in October, 2021. His grieving father’s search for answers leads investigative journalist James Beal from a quiet British town to a freezing carpark in Canada, where he tracks down a man allegedly selling death online. In this award-winning series, James uncovers the global trade in a lethal substan…

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Show 372. Bridget Phillipson - LIVE 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

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Bridget is one of the biggest stars of the Labour government. As well as being Education Secretary, she is standing to be Labour's Deputy Leader. It's the first major test of members' opinion since Labour came into office. She's led a fascinating life. Growing up in poverty, but making it to Oxford via Byker Grove. So what drives her, what changes …

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The wilderness of mirrors | Murder in Cairo Ep. 2 43:12

2M ago43:12

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The case breaks open. Using WikiLeaks cables, memoirs, and declassified files, journalist Emanuele Midolo joins Peter Gillman as their investigation into David Holden's death leads them all the way to a CIA post in Jerusalem. But who ordered the hit, and who looked away? Host: Manveen Rana Guests: Peter Gillman, former The Sunday Times reporter and…

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The death of our star reporter | Murder in Cairo Ep. 1 34:25

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December 1977: The Sunday Times correspondent David Holden lands in Cairo to report on crucial peace talks between Egypt and Israel. Hours later he’s found dead near the airport - shot with a single bullet to the heart. Decades later, Peter Gillman retraces Holden’s final days, uncovering a planned abduction, missing telexes, and an espionage tangl…

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The neo-Nazi YouTuber | Britain’s New Far Right Ep. 2 33:18

2M ago33:18

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On the trail of the far-right YouTuber known only as ‘Ayatollah’. Tips from undercover sources, summer camp sightings and voice-recognition technology lead David to a quiet village in the West Midlands. How did a karaoke-singing millennial go from writing about Asian footballers to livestreaming Hitler praise, and what role did YouTube play in keep…

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A lockdown creation | Britain’s New Far Right Ep. 1 36:16

2M ago36:16

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With the streets emptied by Covid, David Aaranovitch steps into the online world of Patriotic Alternative, a far-right group turning the pandemic into a recruitment tool. Discovering a particularly virulent racist aligned to the group, David asks if YouTube is doing enough to stop hate speech? Host: David Aaronovitch. Clips: BBC, Channel 4, Sky New…

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Show 371. Tom Harwood 1:10:19

2M ago1:10:19

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Star of GB News (and many other places), Tom outlines his libertarianism as well as giving an engaging analysis about the problems facing the Tories, Reform and the government. Tom is one of the most prominent broadcasters on the right and he's only 29. So why did he get involved so young and what's the secret of his success? This is a fascinating …

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Atonement? | The Feud Ep. 5 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Andrew returns to Oxford to reveal the wounds that still remain following the seven-figure financial settlement. The woman who made an allegation against Martyn Percy speaks out, alleging intimidation by some of his supporters. And has Christ Church college tried to hide the astronomical cost of the feud? Host: Andrew Billen, feature writer, The Ti…

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Who blinks first? | The Feud Ep. 4 29:22

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Breaking point as the college dons question Martyn Percy’s mental capacity. He accuses them of smear campaigns, and an ill-judged essay likening his plight to Nazi persecution triggers outrage. Costs soar, reputations crumble, and the University of Oxford itself is forced to intervene. After four long years, a deal is struck. But at what cost? Host…

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Mystery in the cathedral | The Feud Ep. 3 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Christ Church stalls when a student asks for protection, yet when Martyn Percy is accused of impropriety he is suspended within days. What at first appeared a battle over different styles of governance now carries the stain of misconduct - and divisions widen within the college. Host: Andrew Billen, feature writer, The Times. Clips: ITV, BBC, Sky N…

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Immoral, scandalous, or disgraceful | The Feud Ep. 2 40:06

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A stabbing, a scandal, and a battle over job descriptions. Andrew exposes the bureaucratic dispute that spirals into bitter war between Martyn Percy and Christ Church’s governing body. Behind the formal manners and age-old statutes, a plot is being devised to oust the dean at any cost. Host: Andrew Billen, feature writer, The Times. Clips: Walt Dis…

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Down the rabbit hole | The Feud Ep. 1 30:45

2M ago30:45

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Christ Church college, Oxford: a bastion of higher education since the 16th century that produced some of the country’s best and brightest, and is home to a very British way of life. When The Very Reverend Martyn Percy - a reformer from a working-class background - was appointed dean in 2014, everything looked promising. Until it didn’t. Andrew Bil…

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Introducing: The Feud 2:36

2M ago2:36

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The Very Reverend Martyn Percy leaves his post as dean of the world-famous Christ Church college, Oxford, with a seven-figure settlement after a bitter dispute that pitted a lone reformer against an institution. But what really happened amid the Alice in Wonderland world of Oxford's dreaming spires? The Times's feature writer Andrew Billen heads do…

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Show 370. Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again! 52:49

2M ago52:49

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Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again! Friend of the show Tom Tugendhat returns to give us the perspective from the Tory backbenches. Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform? How worried is he about the Tommy Robinson march? Is he still addicted to Haribo? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 6 October: Bridget Philipson https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political…

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Pennant money | The Legacy of Penrhyn Castle Ep. 3 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Pennant money reshaped not only Jamaica, but also modern Britain. In Wales, it financed the vast Penrhyn slate quarry, built villages, and paid for the castle that April-Louise visits alongside her father, Gil. Together, they face the portraits of men who enslaved their ancestors, and ask what it would take for Britain to stop looking away. Host: B…

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Plantation records | The Legacy of Penrhyn Castle Ep. 2 27:50

3M ago27:50

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April-Louise Pennant’s grandparents were part of the Windrush Generation, emigrating from the Caribbean to Britain in the 1950s. Visiting a local university archive to discover the significance of her Welsh surname, she discovers the Jamaica Papers - a collection of plantation records donated by the Pennants, which reveal a confronting truth. Host:…

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Building Britain | The Legacy of Penrhyn Castle Ep. 1 41:35

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Arguments still rage about Britain’s role in the slave trade, but the evidence of that dark past is written across the faces of some of the country’s wealthiest stately homes. Journalists Brenna Daldorph and David Aaronovitch face facts to look behind the grandeur and gold-leaf exteriors of one - Penrhyn Castle in North Wales - to uncover the bruta…

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Show 369. Lindsay Hoyle - REPLAY 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

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Lindsay Hoyle - REPLAY The charismatic Speaker of the House was on cracking form back in 2022. He shows how you can make the Commons function more effectively without sacrificing its unique atmosphere. One episode with Lindsay really isn't enough, you'll be left wanting so many more stories from him. His tale about taking Nancy Pelosi to Coronation…

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The kittens who still purr | The Messiah and his Kittens Ep. 4 28:51

3M ago28:51

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Adnan Oktar is behind bars but some of his followers still believe. Louise meets his devotees, listens to their claims of injustice and comes to terms with the power Oktar still wields from behind bars. Host: Louise Callaghan, Middle East Correspondent at The Sunday Times. Clips: Al-Jazeera, CNBC, Sky News, CNN. If you, or someone you know, has bee…

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The turnstile system | The Messiah and his Kittens Ep. 3 30:54

3M ago30:54

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The fortress walls begin to crumble. Survivors describe suffering sexual abuse and financial crimes while cult insiders help the authorities bring Adnan Oktar down. Accompanied by a former ‘kitten’, Louise revisits the night the police finally descended on Oktar’s hilltop compound Host: Louise Callaghan, Middle East Correspondent at The Sunday Time…

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Nice girls from good families | The Messiah and his Kittens Ep. 2 32:45

3M ago32:45

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Away from the TV cameras, Adnan Oktar reigns over a den of secrecy. Louise meets the male enforcers he used to keep it under control. Oktar’s ‘lions’ reveal the hierarchy, rules, and ruthless methods used to enforce loyalty to the cult. And a woman who says she was sexually abused by Oktar describes how loyalty comes with a terrifying cost. Host: L…

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The Mahdi wears Armani | The Messiah and his Kittens Ep. 1 32:12

3M ago32:12

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Meet Adnan Oktar, the Turkish televangelist who’s rarely spotted without an entourage of surgically enhanced young women he calls his ‘kittens’. After Oktar is sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison, Louise tries to get to grips with one of the strangest stories she has ever covered. Host: Louise Callaghan, Middle East correspondent at The Sunday …

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Introducing: The Messiah and his Kittens 1:03

3M ago1:03

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The leader of Turkey’s most powerful cult, Adnan Oktar, was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison in January 2021. The Sunday Times’s Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan steps into his weird world of ‘kittens’, ‘lions’, and televangelism to reveal its dark heart. This series was first published on 28 January, 2022. This podcast was brought…

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Show 368. Mark Pougatch 59:47

3M ago59:47

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Mark Pougatch One of our most gifted sports broadcasters is also a massive politics nerd. Mark's usually seen anchoring ITV's coverage of England games. But should we keep politics out of sport? Is that even possible? In this hugely entertaining and insightful interview Mark indulges his twin passions: politics and sport and explains what they can …

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Innocent | Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 8 34:21

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Seventeen years after his original conviction, Andrew Malkinson walks out of prison a free man. In the final episode of the series, we visit Andy a day after the Court of Appeal overturned his rape conviction following the revelation that new DNA evidence implicated another man in the crime. Host: Will Roe If you, or someone you know, has been affe…

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A breakthrough (February 2023 UPDATE) | Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 7 20:11

3M ago20:11

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Finally, a door opens. The CCRC refers Andy’s case to the Court of Appeal, and police arrest another man. After 17 long years, could Andy win his freedom? Host: Will Roe If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help: Rape Crisis England & Wales NHS - Help after rape and sex…

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Police failings | Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 6 33:23

3M ago33:23

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Emily meets the former wife of another suspect in the original investigation. Police failures loom as we learn of other men - some with violent histories - who were barely investigated. Host: Emily Dugan, social affairs correspondent at The Sunday Times. Actress: Eliza Marsland. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in…

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‘Forced’ to testify? | Seventeen Years - The Andrew Malkinson Story Ep. 5 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Cracks are showing in the case against Andrew Malkinson. Emily Dugan meets the key witnesses who claimed they felt pressure to testify, and learns of failures at the Criminal Cases Review Commission that may have contributed to a miscarriage of justice. Host: Emily Dugan, social affairs correspondent at The Sunday Times. If you, or someone you know…