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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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14:34

US and Russia hold peace talks without Ukraine

The Standard ·

2025/02/18

Talks today in Saudi Arabia saw the US and Russia discussing a peace deal to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Helena Wadia is joined by The London Standard’s Political Editor Nicholas Cecil, to discuss the aims of the talks and what we can expect going forward. The meeting was the first face-to-face discussion between the two countries since the war began in 2022. But who was involved in the peace talks? Crucially, not Ukraine.In part two, Rachelle Abbott and The London Standard’s Defence

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12:00

Why is Sir Sadiq Khan raising parking fines?

The Standard ·

2025/02/17

London parking fines are set for a price hike. Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced he'll raise penalty charge notices meaning some fines could hit £160. But why the hike? How will the money be used? And where do the fines apply?Rachelle Abbott's joined by The London Standard's City Hall and Transport EditorRoss Lydall, to break down all you need to know.In part two, we explore the scents of ancient Egypt. Researchers from University College London and University of Ljubljana have uncovered the smells of

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14:27

Why isn’t London having babies anymore?

The Standard ·

2025/02/14

Birth ratesarefalling faster in London than the rest of the UK since the 2000s. To find out why, whether it’s a concern, and what can be done, Rachelle Abbott sits down with Kate Wills, who has been investigating the topic for The London Standard. Plus, we continue to celebrate some of the capital’s hidden gems. This week we turn to The Hill Garden and Pergola in Hampstead with John Darlington, director of projects for the World Monuments Fund. Is this the perfect spot for a Valentine's weekend

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13:13

Will Storr: The Science of Storytelling

The Standard ·

2025/02/13

In today’s episode, Nicola Barron is joined by Will Storr—an acclaimed journalist, bestselling author, and storytelling guru. Will is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on how stories shape human behaviour, decisions, and relationships.In his latest book,A Story is a Deal, Will uncovers the hidden psychological contract between storytellers and their audiences. He explains why stories are so powerful, not just for entertainment, but for persuasion and connection. This episode is a

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14:23

Heathrow airport expansion plan latest

The Standard ·

2025/02/12

Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye has announced the airport’s multi-billion pound investment to accelerate plans for a controversial new runway that began two decades ago.The privately-funded plan would see the airfield’s layout reconfigured, Terminals 2 and 5 enlarged, plus increased bus and coach capacity.The Labour government backed commencement of digging by 2029 to drive economic growth - but major environmental concerns over pollution, noise and quality of life remain, with fresh planning and legal

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15:15

AI Action Summit Paris: security, humanity & agentic...

The Standard ·

2025/02/11

Are you ready for next generation agentic artificial intelligence?The Standard podcast is joined from the AI Action Summit in Parisby Andrew Strait, associate director at the Ada Lovelace Institute and former ethics researcher at Google’s DeepMind AI spin-off.We look at the self-thinking technology’slatest developments, concerns over replacement of human workers, quantum computing and AI’s impact on our cognitive ability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:06

MPs’ WhatsApp messages & Freedom of Information Act

The Standard ·

2025/02/10

Labour party officials are investigating alleged racist and sexist comments in leaked WhatsApp group chat messages that culminated in the sacking of health minister Andrew Gwynne.Following the latest messaging-based scandal to hit the authorities, The Standard podcast is joined by Maurice Frankel, director of the Campaign for Freedom of Information, to discuss the public’s right know.In part two, World Monuments Fund’s UK chief executive John Darlington discusses how heritage campaigners are helping

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11:45

Knife crime: jump in under-18s hospitalised with stab...

The Standard ·

2025/02/07

Hospital admissions data suggests a growing proportion of patients admitted to wards in England after being stabbed are under 18 years old.It comes amid growing calls to finally crack down on online blade sales and London actor Idris Elba backing the blunting of sharp tips on kitchen knives.The Standard podcast is joined by Patrick Green, chief executive of the Ben Kinsella Trust, which was founded in honour of a 16-year-old Londoner stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack in 2008 after celebrating

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9:53

Fabric of London

The Standard ·

2025/02/06

What is London’s heartbeat? Rachelle Abbott joins Emma Strain, customer director at Transport for London, to discuss how important diverse communities are to the capital.Emma also reveals their award-winning animated moquette design, titled ‘Fabric of London’, which tells real stories shared by Londoners, reflecting the vital role TfL plays in bringing people from all backgrounds together.Transport for London, VCCP and Wavemaker UK’s design is now available to view at Outernet, in this week’s

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11:08

Women’s ‘unsafe’ London night-time cycling routes...

The Standard ·

2025/02/05

Research by the London Cycling Campaign has found more than half of the capital’s official cycleways include sections that are unsafe for women to use at night.The London Standard’s transport editor Ross Lydall joins us to discuss his report on the LCC’s Women’s Network study, which found 52 of the 89 cycleways had at least one “socially unsafe” section after dark - and that seven cycleways were considered risky along the entire route.In part two, we speak with the charity’s senior campaigns officer

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10:22

Council tax hikes confirmed amid boroughs’ bankruptcy...

The Standard ·

2025/02/04

Half a dozen cash-strapped local authorities in England have been told they will be allowed to raise council tax by more than five per cent this year in a bid to stave off bankruptcy.The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford reports the government signed off its final funding settlements for town halls and announced six authorities have been given permission to increase bills by larger than normal amounts - without holding a referendum.She joins us to discuss councils’

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16:01

Trump Sparks A Global Trade War

The Standard ·

2025/02/03

Britain rejects Donald Trump’s claim that trade between the US and UK is “out of line”. The president has hit several other countries with hefty tariffs.It comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer travelled to Brussels to meet with EU leaders on Monday - a first for a British leader since Brexit.Has Trump sparked a trade war? We're joined by The London Standard's political editor, Nicholas Cecil, for the latest.In part two, Beyoncé extends run as most Grammy-awarded artist - wins include best album

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14:42

Hayley Quinn: Finding the love of your life in real life

The Standard ·

2025/02/01

Join hostNicola Barronin conversation withHayleyQuinn, the London-baseddatingcoachwho has helped thousands of singles break out of dating ruts, build confidence, and enjoy meeting new people again. In this insightful episode, Hayley shares expert advice on how to approach dating in real life, avoid common first-date mistakes, and create genuine connections beyond the apps.Don't miss Hayley’s live online masterclass,How to Find the Love of Your Life – In Real Life, onWednesday, 5th February

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10:45

Brexit fifth anniversary: how happy is UK with outcome?

The Standard ·

2025/01/31

It has been half a decade since the United Kingdom exited the European Union.But now, on Brexit’s fifth anniversary, a YouGov survey suggests 53 per cent of adults in Britain support going back into the European Union, with 36 per cent opposed - which in London grows to 64 per cent of respondents backing rejoining versus 25 per cent opposed.To discuss the UK’s national circumstances five years on, we’re joined by The London Standard’s political editor, Nicholas Cecil.In part two, scientists discover

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10:40

No survivors in Washington DC plane & helicopter crash

The Standard ·

2025/01/30

Officials say there are no survivors after a plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided mid-air with a US Army helicopter over Washington DC.American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, crashed into the Potomac River following the collision.The plane, a Bombardier CRJ700, was approaching Reagan Washington National Airport 9pm local time on Wednesday (2am GMT), when the collision occurred with a Black Hawk helicopter on a training exercise.Among the dead on board the

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12:41

Reeves backs controversial Heathrow expansion in UK...

The Standard ·

2025/01/29

Rachel Reeves confirmed the government will support building a third runway at Heathrow in a major speech aimed to boost economic growth and jobs.But she is expected to face fierce opposition to expanding the west London airport from senior Labour colleagues, including Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan who posted immediately on X after the chancellor’s speech in Oxfordshire he remains against the plan.Also among the chancellor’s announcements in a “dash for growth” was government backing for the £9 billion Lower

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11:40

DeepSeek: budget AI chatbot takes on ChatGPT &...

The Standard ·

2025/01/28

The emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rocked US tech giants’ stocks over concerns the new low-cost generative AI model could topple their dominance.Tech shares plunged and chip maker Nvidia suffered falls of nearly 17 per cent as trading opened on Monday - and just a week after launch, DeepSeek became the most downloaded free app in the US.The twist is this huge language AI model made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals, reportedly around £5 million, including the

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14:00

London cabbies outwit AI to show 'genius of human mind'

The Standard ·

2025/01/27

London’s black cab drivers are famous for having a very active part of the brain that’s critical for mapping thousands of streets.By the time taxi students hop off their training moped and pass The Knowledge licence exam, a driver will have memorised over 26,000 of the capital’s roads thanks to how their posterior hippocampus region develops as a result.The international study, led by UCL neuroscientists, included quizzing London cabbies to examine how long it takes humans to compute the capital’s A

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10:07

London scientists are exploring Mars..hear their...

The Standard ·

2025/01/25

Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum have discovered mysterious giant mounds on Mars that are believed to be billions of years old.Examining high-resolution images and compositional data snapped by Martian orbiters and surface rovers, the team analysed over 15,000 of the geological features - many as big as Australia’s Uluru.We speak with Dr Joe McNeil, who led the study for his Open University PhD with results published in the journal Nature Geoscience.In part two, the best skincare

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15:04

Storm Eowyn: causes of 100mph winds hitting UK

The Standard ·

2025/01/24

Storm Eowyn smashed into the British Isles bringing record gusts of up to 100mph with millions of Britons urged not to travel and northern regions issued a rare ‘red’ risk-to-life warning.Tree toppled, causing road closures and more than 1,000 flights were cancelled at airports across the UK, with rail operators halting services and hundreds of schools closed in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.The Standard podcast hears about the super-storm’s causes from Met Office meteorologist

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