The Guardian's Audio Long Reads
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Synopsis
The Guardian's Audio Long Reads podcasts are a selection of the Guardians long read articles which are published in the paper and online. It gives you the opportunity to get on with your day whilst listening to some of the finest journalism the Guardian has to offer: in-depth writing from around the world on immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more.
Episodes
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‘All that we had is gone’: my lament for war-torn Khartoum
21/08/2023 Duration: 36minSince Sudan’s capital was engulfed by violence in April, life there has been all but destroyed. As we tried to get family members to safety, the ruination of my former home became hard to fathom. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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Best of 2023… so far: The trials of an Indian witness: how a Muslim man was caught in a legal nightmare
18/08/2023 Duration: 48minEvery Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2023, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. This week, from March: Nisar Ahmed was almost killed in the Delhi riots. But when he became a witness in court cases against the alleged perpetrators, he realised that was only the start of his troubles. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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A funeral for fish and chips: why are Britain’s chippies disappearing?
14/08/2023 Duration: 36minPlenty of people will tell you the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland is the best place in the world to eat fish and chips. So what happens when its chippies – and chippies across the UK – start to close?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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Best of 2023… so far: ‘I know where the bodies are buried’: one woman’s mission to change how the police investigate rape
11/08/2023 Duration: 52minEvery Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2023, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. This week, from March: For two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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How hip-hop gave voice to a generation of Egyptians hungry for change
07/08/2023 Duration: 28minFrom the early days of the Tahrir Square protests, music was vital to the young people making their voices heard. And though the country is taking another authoritarian turn, that spirit of dissent cannot be extinguished. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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Best of 2023 … so far: Battle of the botanic garden: the horticulture war roiling the Isle of Wight
04/08/2023 Duration: 43minEvery Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2023, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. This week, from February: When a US businessman took over a beloved garden a decade ago, he decided on a radical new approach, all in the name of sustainability. But angry critics claim it’s just plain neglect. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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Victoria Amelina: Ukraine and the meaning of home
31/07/2023 Duration: 29minBefore she was killed by a Russian missile strike, the acclaimed novelist and war crimes researcher wrote about growing up in Moscow’s shadow, and how she came to understand what being Ukrainian really meant. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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‘People are like, Wow!’: the man trying to make condoms sexy
28/07/2023 Duration: 42minIt has been said that condoms share marketing characteristics with napalm and funerals. But it is Ben Wilson’s mission to make us believe they are key to human happiness. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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From the archive: Bring up the bodies: the retired couple who find drowning victims
26/07/2023 Duration: 41minWe are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2020: Gene and Sandy Ralston are a married couple in their 70s, who also happen to be among North America’s leading experts at searching for the dead. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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How to reduce the damage done by gentrification
24/07/2023 Duration: 29minWe cannot let our cities descend into islands of privilege amid seas of disadvantage. With the right policies and investments, a better future is possible. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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‘You reach a point where you can’t live your life’: what is behind extreme hoarding?
21/07/2023 Duration: 33minHoarding can be distressing and dangerous. But it’s not just a matter of ‘too much stuff’ – it’s a complex condition that requires careful, targeted help. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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From the archive: Tampon wars: the battle to overthrow the Tampax empire
19/07/2023 Duration: 45minWe are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2020: For decades, one company has ruled the world of tampons. But a new wave of brands has emerged, selling themselves as more ethical, more feminist and more ecological. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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How Ukraine’s national dish became a symbol of Putin’s invasion
17/07/2023 Duration: 29minThe soup of my childhood, borsch, has become emblematic of Putin’s assault on Ukrainian land, culture and heritage, of his drive to plunder and obliterate Ukraine. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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‘Why I might have done what I did’: conversations with Ireland’s most notorious murderer
14/07/2023 Duration: 44minMalcolm Macarthur was the wealthy, bookish socialite who shocked Ireland with a brutal double killing in 1982, and caused a major political scandal. I tracked him down and heard, for the first time, the tale he told about himself. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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From the archive: Life after deportation: ‘No one tells you how lonely you’re going to be’
12/07/2023 Duration: 29minWe are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2020: The Windrush scandal brought the cruelty of Britain’s deportation policies to light, but the practice continues to this day – and shockingly, it is made possible by UK aid money. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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‘Drought is on the verge of becoming the next pandemic’
10/07/2023 Duration: 31minWhile the world becomes drier, profit and pollution are draining our resources. We have to change our approach. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: three days with a giant of African literature
07/07/2023 Duration: 56minThe Kenyan novelist’s life and work has intersected with many of the biggest events of the past century. At 85, he reflects on his long, uncompromising life in writing. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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From the archive: A 975-day nightmare: how the Home Office forced a British citizen into destitution abroad
05/07/2023 Duration: 40minWe are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2021: Richard Amoah went to Ghana for his father’s funeral and found himself barred from Britain for two years. Like other victims of the Windrush scandal, he is owed compensation – but what will he get?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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The planet’s economist: has Kate Raworth found a model for sustainable living?
03/07/2023 Duration: 34minHer hit book Doughnut Economics laid out a path to a greener, more equal society. But can she turn her ideas into meaningful change?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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‘I knew the terror of lost time’: how my father’s dementia echoed my own alcoholism
30/06/2023 Duration: 25minWhen my father began to forget words, and then basic skills, I sensed his fear. After my own alcoholic blackouts, I understood what he was going through. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod