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The Standard

The Evening Standard

From our headquarters intheheart of London,TheStandard podcastsetstheagenda.Top news insiders discussthepressure-points oftheday’s topics. Hear unrivalled insight on politics, culture, going out, sport, and fashion, with award-winning journalists and celebrity guests.Join us Monday to Friday at 4pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:47

More than 700 children caught with knives in London,...

The Standard ·

2025/06/10

More than 700 children, as young as 10, have been caught with knives and firearms in London schools, according to new figures obtained by The Standard. Crime correspondent Anthony France joins us to explain more.And in part two, food and drink writer Josh Barrie reveals the big winners from last night’s National Restaurant Awards - with 56 restaurants in the capital making the top 100 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:35

Israel intercepts diverted Gaza aid boat with Greta...

The Standard ·

2025/06/09

A boat of 12 activists - including Greta Thunberg - headed for Gaza to deliver urgent aid has been diverted to Israel and those on board ‘kidnapped’. Asad Rehman, Executive Director of the UK based human rights organisation War on Want, explains the latest.And in part two, news reporter Megan Howe reveals The Standard’s exclusive freedom of information data on how much the Met police spent managing two large protests against China’s proposed mega embassy in London. Hosted on Acast. See

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16:12

Labour stuns Reform with Scottish win – Plus, Cypress...

The Standard ·

2025/06/06

Today Labour’s Davy Russell narrowly defeated the SNP to win the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, with Reform coming a close third. The Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford has the latest.And in part two, Rachelle Abbott meets the founder of hip hop band Cypress Hill, B-Real, to discuss the band’s new album with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall and was inspired by an episode of The Simpsons. Hosted on Acast. See

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37:15

(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 1: Did You...

The Standard ·

2025/06/05

Katja Faber is a former barrister and journalist who has lived through every parent’s worst nightmare—the death of her 23-year-old son, Alex Morgan. In our opening episode, Katja takes us back to 2014, introducing us to Alex and the glamorous, globetrotting world he was part of before his tragic killing later that year. We explore the circumstances surrounding his death and how he and his killer ended up taking drugs together in a Swiss villa on that fateful night. Hosted on Acast. See

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16:45

Millions more pensioners to get winter fuel payments...

The Standard ·

2025/06/04

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed what to expect in the upcoming spending review - including that winter fuel payments will be restored to some pensioners this year, in a government u-turn on the allowance cuts.To run us through the latest, we're joined by The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford.Plus, in part two, we’ll be exploring whether monogamy is still a realistic, with culture writer Claudia

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14:14

Is Thames Water drowning in the deep?

The Standard ·

2025/06/03

Today the New York private equity firm KKR dramatically pulled out of a financial rescue plan for the heavily indebted Thames Water. Eleanor Shearer, a senior research fellow at the Common Wealth think tank, joins us to ask what happens next. Plus, the Standard’s showbiz correspondent Tina Campbell, is here to discuss the latest development in the continuing feud between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin

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13:39

Will Keir Starmer’s defence review keep Britain safe?

The Standard ·

2025/06/02

The London Standard’s defence editor Robert Fox joins us to discuss the government’s newly released strategic defence review.And in part two, he explains the latest on peace talks in Istanbul following Ukraine’s long-range drone attack on Russia on Sunday.https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/defence-review-keir-starmer-spending-donald-trump-b1230498.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:15

Mystery surrounds a series of sinister red paint...

The Standard ·

2025/05/30

Who is behind the red paint attacksboth in and outside the capital? Journalist David James Smith reports on the latest, as Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow, urges the Met Police to treat the repeated vandalism with the seriousness it deserves.And in part two, journalist Lucy Pavia shares how you can bring the cottagecore garden trend to your own urban outdoor space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:51

What does Trump’s tariff blockage mean for the UK?

The Standard ·

2025/05/29

Ashok Kumar, an American associate professor of political economy at Birkbeck University, shares how the action of the US federal court has scuppered Trump’s tariff plans, and impacted global trade relations.The Court of International Trade found the president overstepped his authority byimposing across-the-board duties on imports from US trading partners.And in part two, The Standard’s review of Kylie Minogue at London’s O2 with culture writer and commissioning editor Vicky Jessop. Hosted on Acast

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16:22

Will London decriminalise cannabis?

The Standard ·

2025/05/28

As the Mayor of London urges the government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis, Steve Rolles, a senior policy analyst for Transform Drugs Policy Foundation, unpacks the findings of the London Drugs Commission.And in part two, The Standard’s culture writer Claudia Cockerell questions the power and popularity of the slogan t-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:39

Will Nigel Farage’s fantasy economics appeal to...

The Standard ·

2025/05/27

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is positioning his party against Labour, with policies that will allegedly be funded by axing net zero projects, saving up to £225 billion. The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford explains more.And in part two, news reporter Megan Howe tells us why one London borough is seeking independence to rejoin Essex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:03

Ofgem's price cap - here's what it means for your...

The Standard ·

2025/05/23

As Ofgem announces the latest energy price cap, we’re joined by Emily Seymour, from consumer champion Which? to unpack today’s facts and figures.And in part two, The London Standard’s lifestyle and culture writer India Block reveals the winning songwriters of the Ivor Novello awards- and the state of the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:05

Can we fix our broken prison system?

The Standard ·

2025/05/22

On the day that a package of fundamental reforms to the justice system is announced, The London Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk reports on the action.And in part two, we explore why Clarkson’s Farm has proved to be Prime Video’s most successful original series of all time, with Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:14

Inflation surprise after ‘awful’ April’s bills hike?

The Standard ·

2025/05/21

There’s been a bigger-than-expected inflation jump for households across Britain - and The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford unpacks the news, alongside Keir Starmer’s surprise policy u-turn.And in part two, Tamara Davidson reports on the release of Final Destination Bloodlines, which is the cult franchise’s sixth film after 25 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:45

Keir Starmer hails mood change after EU-UK reset deal

The Standard ·

2025/05/20

Keir Starmer claims Britain is back on the world stage after securing a new deal between Britain and the EU - but opposition leaders say he has surrendered on fishing rights. Chief political correspondent Rachael Burford has the latest.And in part two, The London Standard’s business editor Jonathan Pyrnn reveals details of the Barbican Centre’s ambitious renovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:40

Inside the Legal Aid Agency cyber hack

The Standard ·

2025/05/19

Speaking from London’s Old Bailey, we’re joined by The London Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk, with the latest on the major hack of the UK’s justice system by cyber criminals.And in part two, we learn about the new Guinness micro brewery which will be coming to London’s Covent Garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:59

Is this Eurovision’s most controversial year?

The Standard ·

2025/05/16

As excitement builds around the Eurovision Song Contest, The London Standard’s Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop highlights the standout acts to watch — amid ongoing protests and controversy surrounding Israel’s participation.And in part two, as part of this week’s hidden London, world war two historian, Dr Helen Fry, is at Latimer House, where intelligence services extracted secrets from the Nazis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:55

The High Court battle threatening London's festivals

The Standard ·

2025/05/15

Reporter Megan Howe joins us from the High Court to explain the row over events such as Mighty Hoopla and Field Day, which are held in Brockwell Park - and how the verdict will impact London’s festival scene.Plus, Claudia Cockerell shares the sour truth about London’s sugar babies, who are dating older, wealthy men to fund their lives in a cost of living crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:19

London's housing crisis explained - and why it's only...

The Standard ·

2025/05/14

The Government has slashed Sir Sadiq Khan’s affordable housing targets after the number of affordable homes being started inLondonlast year was revealed to be the second lowest on record.Local democracy reporter Noah Vickers joins us to unpack the latest data from City Hall.And in part two, Chief Theatre Critic Nick Curtis tells us about the hottest theatre tickets in town this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:08

The backlash against Keir Starmer’s immigration speech

The Standard ·

2025/05/13

Chief political correspondent Rachael Burford joins us to discuss the backlash against Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s migration reforms, with his immigration speech likened by MPs to the rhetoric of Enoch Powell.And in part two, Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk brings us the latest from P Diddy’s trial in New York, where the music mogul is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution charges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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