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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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12:37

Mayoral Election: four main candidates’ key pledges...

The Standard ·

2024/04/30

With less than two days to go before the 2024 London mayoral election, our city hall editor Ross Lydall explains the key pledges made by each of the four main candidates, Sadiq Khan (Labour), Susan Hall (Conservatives), Rob Blackie (Liberal Democrats) and Zoe Garbett (Green Party), and reveals which one he thinks is relevant to most Londoners. In this episode:Why now is the time to secure votersFree school meals, ULEZ, tackling crime, lowering rents: which issue speaks to most Londoners?Who’s tipped

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10:00

Sadiq Khan’s record criticised as knife & gun crime...

The Standard ·

2024/04/29

Bereaved families have criticised Sadiq Khan’s record on crime as figures show a 20% spike in knife and gun crime in 2023. Our Crime Correspondent Anthony France explains what the families are calling for, and whether Sadiq Khan’s proposed measures to tackle crime if he's re-elected will be enough. In this episode:How the Met Police have defended stop & search measuresSadiq’s record on crime explainedAhead of the mayoral election, how important is tackling crime for Londoners?Follow us on X or

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14:12

Clash of the cabbies: London mayor election debate...

The Standard ·

2024/04/26

In this special episode of The Standard podcast, you’ll hear an Evening Standard roundtable discussion focussing on the crunch issues in the 2024 mayoral election.Three cabbies debate the candidates and policies impacting the black taxi trade as the race for City Hall intensifies between Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan and his Conservative rival Susan Hall.There’s plenty of lively opinion on the mayor’s tenure, low-traffic neighbourhoods, road closures and cycle lanes - plus, could Ulez swing the

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20:18

Bill Richards: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry (Brave...

The Standard ·

2024/04/25

In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose bookSacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiencesis considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition.To hear the whole interview, and listen to previous editions, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:57

Turner Prize at 40: is it still relevant?

The Standard ·

2024/04/24

A red Ford Escort Cabriolet XR3i draped topped with a giant doily is among art works nominated for this year’s Turner Prize - as Britain’s prestigious contemporary creative competition marks its 40th anniversary.Four shortlisted artists to win the £25,000 prize include three Londoners whose work ranges from traditional drawing to more eccentric installations.But as the Turner Prize turns 40, is it still relevant?Analysis and background with Evening Standard arts correspondent Robert Dex. Hosted on

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10:05

Channel boat tragedy hours after Rwanda go-ahead

The Standard ·

2024/04/23

Rishi Sunak’s controversial Rwanda Bill was today brought into stark focus following the deaths of at least five migrants - including a child - who were packed into a small boat with more than 100 people trying to cross the English Channel.French police and coastguard said the fatalities included three men, a woman and a seven-year-old girl.The Channel tragedy came after late-night votes in Parliament, as Sunak finally saw his Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill getting voted through,

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10:51

Water bills warning...and why you should never swim...

The Standard ·

2024/04/22

Mayor Sadiq Khan started the week in hot water over river safety - after his manifesto stated he planned to make the capital’s waterways, including the Thames, so clean they would be “swimmable” within a decade.At the same time, Thames Water, which is battling a budget black hole, warns customer bills could rocket by almost half.The Standard podcast is joined by Evening Standard business editor Jonathan Prynn and former lifeguard Brendon Prince, founder of Above Water, a water safety and drowning

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11:02

Octopus Money boss Ruth Handcock (How to be a CEO)

The Standard ·

2024/04/20

Today’s bonus episode is from our How to be a CEO business podcast. David Marsland meets with Octopus Money CEO Ruth Handcock.To hear the full episode search How to be a CEO wherever you find your podcasts, or hit this link.Ruth will also be appearing at the Watercooler Event, which is being held alongside the Evening Standard’s SME Expo at Excel London on the 23rd and 24th of April.Tickets are free. Click the links to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:01

London mayoral race heats up

The Standard ·

2024/04/19

There’s less than two weeks to go until Londoners cast their ballots and a new exclusive YouGov poll for The Standard has revealed the gap is closing between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall.The Tory contender is on 27 per cent, up three points from February, and her Labour rival is on 46 per cent, down three points.Ross Lydall, our City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, explains the significance of the polls and discusses the candidates' latest announcements as election day draws near. Hosted on Acast

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10:19

Rishi’s rating slumps to ‘worst ever for a major...

The Standard ·

2024/04/18

An exclusive poll by Ipsos for The Standard has revealed Rishi Sunak’s rating as Prime Minister has slumped to the worst ever for a leader of a major party.It comes as pressure piles on the PM to call a date for the next general election, with the survey finding more than half of Britons want one held by the end of the summer.Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research at Ipsos, explains the key findings from the poll and gives his analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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12:46

Entries open for the Standard’s New Homes Awards

The Standard ·

2024/04/17

This year marks the 33rd edition of the awards, with categories ranging from best house and best flat, through to best regeneration projects and low carbon homes. The longest serving judge on the panel, Stephen Lee, explains what the awards are all about, which categories he’s most looking forward to this year, and describes some of his favourite entries from previous years.You can enter this year’s New Homes Awards here.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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11:27

Headteacher’s prayer ban ‘lawful’ & London primary...

The Standard ·

2024/04/16

A high court judge has ruled that a prayer ban at one of the highest-performing state schools in England - run by ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ - was not unlawful.Following the decision, Katharine Birbalsingh, who founded Michaela Community School, a free school in Brent, posted on social media saying it was a "victory for all schools".It comes on the same day that primary school places are announced. Almost 10,000 children failed to get a place at their first choice primary school despite a

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12:35

London's Ulez battle at 2024 Mayoral election

The Standard ·

2024/04/15

Sadiq Khan’s expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone out to the capital’s outer roads is one of his most controversial policies.The Mayor says the charging scheme will improve air quality and health, but critics claim it's a stealth tax on Londoners hampering their choice to drive.In this episode of the Standard’s series focussing on the 2024 race for City Hall, Hamish MacBain explores both sides of the argument at two of London’s busiest traffic locations.Hear interviews with Imperial College

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13:13

The Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau (How to be a CEO)

The Standard ·

2024/04/13

In a special episode taken from our business show, How to be a CEO, the Evening Standard's business editor Jonathan Prynn speaks with 2011 The Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau, whose business is thriving, 13 years later.To hear the full interview just search How to be a CEO wherever you find your podcasts, or via this link: lnk.to/TAWjEL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:14

London’s chaotic mayoral hustings explained

The Standard ·

2024/04/12

Independent candidate Andreas Michli evicted from hustings. Disruption halts debate for 20 minutes. Sadiq Khan & Susan Hall’s feisty exchanges. Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall explains the drama at the first hustings in the race for City Hall, and discusses which of the candidates came out on top.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:40

Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice (Brave New World...

The Standard ·

2024/04/11

In this preview edition of our Brave New World series, Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines.To hear the whole show, and listen to previous episodes, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See

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12:35

Cass Report ‘watershed moment’ for children's gender...

The Standard ·

2024/04/10

Report finds children have been let down by NHS care and have been receiving treatment that’s not based on evidence. Dr Hilary Cass calls for long-term research into use of hormone treatments. How Dr Cass received abuse from both sides during the review. Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane explains the Cass Report’s key recommendations for the NHS. In this episode:Why was the Cass Report commissioned?The need for more research & studies into gender careReport highlights a need to ‘dial down’ anger

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12:59

Will David Cameron’s US visit be successful?

The Standard ·

2024/04/09

The foreign secretary’s ‘surprise’ visit to see Donald Trump. Calls for $60billion of extra aid for Ukraine. What else is Lord Cameron hoping to achieve in the US? Our Deputy Political Editor Jitendra Joshi discusses the foreign secretary’s plan to secure more cash for Ukraine, and what else he plans to gain from his trip over the pond. In this episode:David Cameron & Donald Trump’s history explainedHow Lord Cameron will ‘appeal to Trump’s vanity’Trump’s attempts to undermine Joe Biden in the

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13:03

We have to talk about London’s housing crisis

The Standard ·

2024/04/08

In this week’s episode of Who Wants to be a London Mayor, Hamish Macbain heads to a London Renters Union rally to look at the capital’s ongoing housing crisis.Londoners face fierce competition for accommodation and endlessly soaring rents, the waiting lists for social housing is in the hundreds of thousands, and there’s widespread poor conditions even if you manage to secure a home. Can the next Mayor of London do more to tackle these issues? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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12:10

Solo round the world sailor Pip Hare (How to be a CEO)

The Standard ·

2024/04/06

Taken from our How to be a CEO podcast, here's an extract taken with solo round the world sailor Pip Hare.Pip's 30 year journey to become a round the globe sailorWhat is “flow state” and how did it help her accomplish her dream?Why she’s the ultimate home worker, and the advice she can give to businessesTo hear the whole interview just search How to be a CEO wherever you find your podcasts, or via this link: lnk.to/TAWjEL.Pip’s going to be appearing at the Watercooler, a two day event about

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