Firstly… I probably did ask James this question, and every other question you can think of.

For today’s episode of The Story podcast from @thetimes.com… I went on an adventure to Makerfield. It’s a story about how our online lives are shaping our real world, and how they could be shaping the most significant by-election in recent history.

Recently, I got an unexpected invitation. I was talking on Times Radio about Freemasons - the secretive, historical society, often accused of covertly ruling the world. The next day, I got an email from the Freemason’s Grand Secretary, inviting me to meet him at their mysterious HQ. I… said yes.

All of this on Times Radio right now if you fancy coming by for a chat?

In a move that is very 2020, I am on Times Radio tonight from my front room because I have COVID. I haven’t spoken to anybody but my partner and my 11-month-old (who just babbles) in 7 days so I’m just happy to have somebody to chat to. Come on by? @listentotimesradio.bsky.social

SOMETHING NEW. A documentary… I went to meet a secretive new community, nestled in the English countryside, who some people claim are running… a school for conspiracists. But what’s really going on? ‘We Are Not a Conspiracy School’ Tuesday - 8pm - BBC Radio 4. Then listen any time on BBC Sounds.

It’s our final night live from Cheltenham Literature Festival on Times Radio. Everyone else has gone home but Kim and I are still here, like those people who stay a bit too long at the end of a party.

just a couple of serious guys making some serious TV @jeremyvine.bsky.social

But, most importantly, here’s why those questions didn’t make it into the documentary.

Here we are. I’m on Times Radio right now. Tonight… we’ll hear from an actress forced out of her home in LA, Afghanistan’s first female Olympian on the idea of a cricket boycott and @joshiherrmann.bsky.social tells us the story of Oldham’s poisoned politics. @listentotimesradio.bsky.social

(Part 3) Joseph of CPI encourages people to have diverse and balanced political sources, and says that even if they don’t follow politics closely, they should still generally oppose war and Zionism. CPI also shares its view on American values and what the flag means to them.

Trump is “increasingly desperate” because he is not in a “dominant position” and “cannot dictate terms,” while “the Iranians are not going to accept a ceasefire that puts them in the same position as Lebanon and Gaza,” says @tparsi.bsky.social of the Quincy Institute.

He’s not a billionaire and doesn't have $200 million dollars laying around to pay for his campaign. Read up on Becerra, not the disinformation articles Tom Steyer is painting people to write. I already voted for XB, you should too.!

Dep. Alencar Santana: "𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙯 𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙤 𝙚𝙨𝙩á 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙖𝙡𝙘𝙖𝙣ç𝙖𝙧 𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖, 𝙤𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙧õ𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙝𝙖𝙢 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙢𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙧 𝙖 𝙫𝙞𝙩ó𝙧𝙞𝙖: “𝙊 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙡 𝙫𝙖𝙞 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧!” - 𝘾𝙇𝙏 - 𝙎𝙖𝙡á𝙧𝙞𝙤 𝙢í𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙤 - 𝙁é𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙨 - 𝟭𝟯° 𝙨𝙖𝙡á𝙧𝙞𝙤 𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙨... É 𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙢𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙖! 𝙉ã𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙞𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖!"

Let's get this vile, barbaric, elitist hobby banned for good. They had a chance to continue in a humane & sustainable way but instead they took the p*ss. Now its time to ban it outright for good. These sick animal abusers don't represent the vast majority of us & we need to let government know that!

9 Polyhedral Resin Set of DnD Dice Beach Temptation #dice #ttrpg #dnd #diceset #dnddice

Last week our Chief Exec @dannetts.bsky.social explained how ISM members' experiences with GenAI kickstarted Brave New World? and shared the impact its had since it was launched in January . Read the report and write to your MP - we need #JusticeForCreators: www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

Fast die Hälfte der Menschen in Dtl. haben keinen Notgroschen auf dem Konto. Krisen treffen einen ohne Puffer aber hart. Statt teurer MwSt.-Senkungen, die Konzernen helfen, braucht es Politik für finanzielle Sicherheit + echte Aufstiegschancen! 🌱✊

Proof of my #PHD #doctorate #dissertation #academic #BlackSky Cheyenne Bryant Professor

Genuinely what was the thought process behind making it to where you have to stop shooting to recharge your shield

Check out this crazy trick! #supermetroid #metroid #snes #retrogaming #speedgaminghacks #fyp #shorts #shortsfeed

Join Alaska Public Media for live coverage of the State of the Union address and Democratic response from NPR News Tuesday at 5 pm on Alaska Public Media FM 91.1, https://akpub.io/3AMXcC0 or the Alaska Public Media app. Alaska News Nightly will air in its entirety immediately after the address.

A local Firefighter celebrated an incredible milestone after completing chemotherapy. https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/watch-pasco-county-firefighter-rings-bell-after-completing-chemotherapy/ 

@dedrian91.bsky.social Review & Results for #aewdynamite ‼️WATCH‼️City of Rasslin: youtube.com/@cityofrassl... #mjf #swervestrickland #wardogs #thekla #krisstatlander #FTR #tommasociampa #brodyking #andrade #bandido #tonistorm

Susan Collins is corrupt. She has lost our trust and in November she'll lose her seat.

History often repeats (if we're not careful). My fantasy fiction audio drama is not escapism. It's pattern recognition and toying with the notion of throwing something in unexpected to stop bad patterns.

COLLINS: “Do you think it’s a good idea to put Trump’s face on a $250 Bill when people are struggling to afford gas and groceries?” BESSENT: “…I don’t see anything untoward about it.”🙃

If you took a look at the polling in the #NH01 Democratic Primary & saw that one candidate was polling significantly better with Republicans and Independents than the others, would you be surprised to learn that it’s me, the candidate endorsed by Southern NH DSA? #NHPolitics

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, PM Carney comments on reports that Steven Guilbeault is set to announce his resignation as MP later in the day. “I’m sure in some way, shape or form, we’ll have an opportunity to continue to work together on issues of interest,” he says. #cdnpoli

Mo Gawdat, "Unfortunately we have taught AI to manipulate us into outsourcing human connection to the screen" "Instead of fixing it by saying go out and find human connection, we're going to stick you more into the screen, not even to a human but to a simulation of a human - very dangerous"

Body language.

The Tesla Cybercab consumes so little energy that conventional EVs are made to look overweight by comparison. A rating of 165 Wh/mi has been achieved — making it the most efficient EV ever certified.

Caturday Kafka và những ngày mưa Đà Lạt

repost @lukemurphy49 on IG

We're not afraid! #svengoolie

Kalea Moore starts with the ball 🎯 🩵| #VitalityBlast

I was so absorbed in the debut of the #TorontoTempo that I didn't see the Habs & the Sabres. Let me put it this way.

Thrilled to partner with Oman-based Aerovecto, creators of the hybrid-electric Shuttle eVTOL. LYNEports is powering the planning of their GCC hub network,shaping cleaner, faster, people-first air mobility. 🔗 Explore: lyneports.com/news #LYNEports #Aerovecto #eVTOL #AAM

London - 1968 TT: Vintage London

Japan's RIKEN Institute developed a strong, recyclable plastic that dissolves in seawater—no microplastics. In soil, it breaks down in just 10 days & even releases natural fertilizer! designboom.com/technology/researchers-develop-recyclable-plastic-fully-dissolves-sea-riken-center-03-11-2025/

Asked about more Patriots for Ukraine, Hegseth says US manufacturers are ramping up production significantly. "Where we can help Ukraine, we do," he says.

Τα θρυλικά #αυτοκόλλητα του #Μουντιάλ #πανίνι επιστρέφουν The legendary #WorldCup #Panini stickers are back

10 October is #WorldMentalHealthDay putting a much needed spotlight on the importance of protecting our #mentalhealth. See our "boosting" factsheet for tips. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @thementalelf.bsky.social @namihowardcounty.bsky.social

THE UNION TIED?

Goodnight Blue Sky

Everyone sing together! 🎶

Surprising Health Hacks You Need to Try. #healthfirst #healthylifestyles Like and follow me for more tips.

🎒 What if healing your cold sore wasn't even a thing you had to keep thinking about? Dynamiclear Rapid makes it simple: apply it once and that's it. No hassle of carrying a tube everywhere, reapplying after meals or before bed. 👌 Find us on Amazon, or at your local pharmacy!

Der Herr Mini ist gestern in den Regen gekommen. 🐿️💦💦💦🥹 #squirrels #balkonhörnchen #eichhörnchen

Pam Bondi has proven time and time again that she can't be trusted. We're not going to let her continue to play games and lie to us and to the American people about the Epstein investigation.

I Do #wedding #dress #bride #video #shorts #clip

Candles. You know. For doing it • Marbles on Stream #VTuber #ENVTuber #VSky

Christmas Eve night 1924, guests of The Wandering Inn celebrate the holiday unaware of the tragedy unfolding around them #tashairwin #magicmysteryspice #booksky #wanderingspirits #booktok #holidaymagic #holidayromance

I am a force to be reckoned with. #StopTrump #FAFO linktr.ee/dougforcongr...

I am so tired. I am tired of a government which claims to be progressive enacting the most hostile and dehumanising policies against minorities we have seen in decades. I am tired of its supporters trying to deflect from the harm Labour is causing. I am tired of all this bullshit inhumanity. 2/

June is National Indigenous History Month. Follow along with us throughout June as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of First Nations communities.

@cmr2.bsky.social missed the best one, or was saving it for himself @therealsnicks.bsky.social

Our home.

🚨BREAKING: Israeli Settlers Commit An Arson Attack Against Palestinians Property In Nablus, West Bank The settlers invaded the town of Burin, lighting fires to property, in an ongoing string of attacks. These settlers are infamous for burning a Palestinian baby alive in the area.

Happy Sunday ! These dogs made me laugh 😂💙 #Pinks