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"Studio Ghibli: Is this the end for the Japanese studio that inspired Pixar?" features guest Hayao Miyazaki, a reclusive genius animator. The podcast explores the future of Studio Ghibli and its influence on Disney and Pixar. It discusses the potential end of the studio, succession plans, and the challenges faced by Hayao Miyazaki's sons. The podcast also delves into the realistic and fantastical elements of Miyazaki's films, including his focus on war trauma and the evolving Japanese landscape.

Yesterday the government published a list of over a hundred schools in England which are fully or partially shut because of safety fears over RAAC – a type of concrete that’s started to crumble. Has the government done 'a f***ing good job', as the education secretary put it? Or did it fail to heed the warnings?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:Kate McCann, political editor, Times Radio.Dr John Roberts FREng FIStructE, former president, Institution of Structural Engineers.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Clips: ITV News, Sky News, BBC News, Channel 4 News, Parliament Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year ago today, Liz Truss stood in Downing Street at the start of her premiership promising “action every day”. Over the tumultuous 49 days that followed, her time as prime minister was derailed by a series of U-turns, market shocks and a pervading sense of chaos. We go behind the scenes with Truss's biographer on the shortest ever stay in No 10.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of the readers of the Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: James Heale, political correspondent of The Spectator, and co-author of Out of the Blue: The Inside Story of the Unexpected Rise and Rapid Fall of Liz Truss https://timesbookshop.co.uk/out-of-the-blue-9780008605780Host: Luke Jones.Clips: Times Radio, Talk TV, BBC News, Parliament TV, Sky News, Spectator TV, Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Oliver, a £2 million fraudster, deceived his wife, children, and fiancés with multiple identities while scamming millions. The podcast explores his fake lives, including posing as a car salesman and pilot. It also delves into his motivations, addiction, and closeted sexuality.

Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering seven babies, is examined in this episode which explores the characteristics and motivations of female serial killers. The podcast challenges stereotypes and societal perceptions, discussing the impact of personal experiences and gender stereotypes on our perception of these criminals. It also highlights the importance of understanding the motivations behind female serial killers and the debate between focusing on motivation or prevention systems.

Discover the shocking truth behind the ownership of prime real estate in London. The investigation reveals £250m of UK property owned by children of autocratic rulers via offshore companies. The podcast uncovers the identities of the owners of properties in Park Lane, London. It delves into concerns about Azerbaijan's government and its crackdown on critics. The lack of transparency in property ownership is also discussed, including London properties owned by Isabel dos Santos. The podcast explores the reasons behind foreign ownership of real estate in London and the role of enablers in facilitating such investments.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a rising star of the US Republican Party, discusses his extreme policies including sending troops to the Mexican border and abolishing government departments. The podcast explores his chances of becoming the party's presidential nominee and the potential future of the Republican Party.

A Chinese government spy is targeting British professionals on LinkedIn for military secrets and sensitive intelligence. The podcast explores the spy's operations, their use of aliases, and tips for protecting oneself from being targeted. It also discusses the current state of diplomatic relations between China and the UK, Chinese infiltration and espionage in the UK's economy, and the reaction in Westminster to the investigation.

Former members of the royal family, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, face challenges in their new lives as they navigate controversies and try to establish a successful brand in Hollywood. The podcast explores their ongoing drama, transition, changing public perception, relationship with the royal family, and their future endeavors, including a documentary and a book.

This podcast explores the mysterious death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, and the implications it may have for Putin and Russia. The chapter discusses the conflicting reports surrounding the plane crash, the attempted coup by the Wagner-Mursary group, and the aftermath of the coup. It speculates on Putin's involvement and the potential retaliation from Wagner against the Kremlin.