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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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10:08

London's knife crime epidemic: Campaigners call for...

The Standard ·

2024/01/26

There are growing calls for urgent action to tackle the capital’s issue with knife crime.Figures recently released from the Office for National Statistics, show a 22 per cent rise in knife crime in the capital in the 12 months to the end of September last year.It comes after the body of a teenager, 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly, was discovered by joggers in a park in Feltham on Thursday, he had been stabbed to death.Our Crime Correspondent, Anthony France, shares his insight. Hosted on Acast. See

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12:30

The Traitors: Top moments & finale predictions

The Standard ·

2024/01/25

How The Traitors became Britain’s most talked about TV series.The BBC has said that series 2 has broken records to become the biggest entertainment show in two years in the UK - and it’s easy to see why. It’s given us some of the best TV moments of the year and we’re only in January. From truly Oscar-worthy traitors, a shocking secret son revelation, and an infamous poison chalice incident.El Hunt, our Commissioning Editor at the Standard, and unofficial The Traitors correspondent,discusses the

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14:48

The Glory: Goodbye to iconic London LGBTQ+ venue

The Standard ·

2024/01/24

A much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in east London is about to close its doors for the final time.Based in the heart of Haggerston, The Glory has been a staple for the community for nine years. The place to go for those looking for the best up and coming drag performances, off the wall parties and quirky club nights - or even, just those who fancy a quiet pint in a friendly pub.The Glory founders, John Sizzle and Jonny Woo, share how it became the iconic venue it is today, discuss the struggles faced by the

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14:55

100 days until the London mayoral election

The Standard ·

2024/01/23

The countdown is on to the London mayoral election, but with 2nd May fast approaching, is it all still to play for?Ross Lydall, the Standard’s City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, explains the key issues the candidates will be battling over, and whether it’s expected to be a record-breaking third term for Labour’s Sadiq Khan, or if the Conservative's Susan Hall can make history as the first female Mayor of London.Also in this episode:The details behind Sadiq's 'fare freeze'Who the main

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10:54

99mph Storm Isha rail chaos & floods health impact

The Standard ·

2024/01/22

The clean-up continues from Storm Isha after gusts of up to 99mph battered parts of the United Kingdom.A pensioner was crushed to death in Scotland by a falling tree and tens of thousands of homes were left without electricity.Areas of the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland experienced their strongest winds in two decades.In London, Tube passengers faced travel disruption on TfL services from debris blocking tracks and mainline commuter routes into the capital also suffered delays.To

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10:16

Jared Harris & Joe Cole for The Homecoming (The...

The Standard ·

2024/01/20

Jared Harris (Mad Men, Chernobyl) and Joe Cole (Gangs of London, Peaky Blinders), joined The Standard Theatre Podcast, at the Young Vic to talk about their time in Harold Panter’s The Homecoming, directed by Matthew Dunster.To hear the full episode click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:18

How will ‘Barbenheimer’ fare in 2024 movie awards?

The Standard ·

2024/01/19

Oppenheimer received 13 Bafta nominations. Will it set a new awards record? How Barbie ‘won’ at the box office. Why Bradley Cooper could be a big winner at the Baftas & Oscars. Will Saltburn secure a Bafta? Our Arts Correspondent Robert Dex discusses which films will do the best during this year’s awards season. In this episode:Barbie Vs Oppenheimer - who will win?How voters could ‘spread to love’Does a big marketing budget = awards?Why epic blockbusters will hog the limelight this yearFollow us

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19:30

Gabor Maté: Tackling Trauma

The Standard ·

2024/01/18

Previewing our Brave New World series, in which Evgeny Lebedev delves deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture. Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking and psychedelics like never before. For the full version of this interview search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider.Our first

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14:33

What to expect from London's 2024 mayoral elections

The Standard ·

2024/01/17

Is Sadiq Khan set for a smooth victory? How significant is Ulez for London voters? Will national politics influence voters? Our City Hall Editor Ross Lydall explains how he believes the 2024 mayoral election will unfold, and considers the factors that will make or break Sadiq Khan’s attempt to secure an historic third term as mayor. In this episode:Why this year’s mayoral election could be quite straight forwardCould national politics influence voters?Why the ULEZ expansion could be ‘the dog that

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13:44

London’s independent music venues in crisis despite...

The Standard ·

2024/01/16

Hospitality industry rakes in £46 billion to beat pre-pandemic income. How Beyoncé and The Weeknd brought huge numbers to the capital. Why are indy venues struggling to stay afloat? Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers explains the capital’s economic boost, and Arts Correspondent Robert Dex explains why smaller music venues are on a knife-edge. In this episode:Post-pandemic boom down to increased public confidenceWhy inflation suggests the sector’s still behindHow big events like Glasto hamper

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11:33

Escape Blue Monday: Where to holiday in 2024

The Standard ·

2024/01/15

The best way to deal with Blue Monday 2024? Book your escape! Our Lifestyle Director Suzannah Ramsdale reveals where to go on holiday this year: The under-the-radar Greek island to explore, Sweden’s eco-friendly floating cabins, the new 2,090-mile bike trail across the Balkans and more. In this episode:‘Cool-cations’: why people are heading to cooler destinationsWhy Bhutan is the place to go for a truly eco-escapeThe Caribbean island everyone forgets aboutWhy London could have a bumper year for

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12:27

Review: Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo...

The Standard ·

2024/01/13

Culture editor, Nancy Durrant, and chief theatre critic, Nick Curtis, review Macbeth starring David Tennant at the Donmar Warehouse.This is a special cut-down episode taken from The Standard Theatre Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:35

Catherine Tate on The Enfield Haunting, David...

The Standard ·

2024/01/12

Catherine Tate’s famed for her eponymous sketch show, roles in the American version of The Office and as Donna Noble, Doctor Who’s outspoken companion.Now, Bloomsbury-born Tate is bringing a very London story to life - the Enfield poltergeist.Tate’s appearing in The Enfield Haunting at the Ambassadors Theatre, co-starring David Threlfall, famous as Frank Gallagher in Channel’s 4’s Shameless.In this special edition of the Standard podcast, you’ll hear the Evening Standard’s chief theatre critic and

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10:01

London shops deploy facial recognition in theft epidemic

The Standard ·

2024/01/11

London is in the grip of a shoplifting epidemic with a huge spike in crimes over the past year.In this episode, the Evening Standard's crime correspondent Anthony France reports how store theft in the capital now costs retailers over £9 million each month as offences soared by almost 50 per cent.The head of the British Retail Consortium says “violence, abuse and theft are all significantly up on pre-Covid levels”.At the same time, Londoners with high-value watches continue to be targeted in

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11:24

Post Office IT scandal: Sunak’s new law to clear victims

The Standard ·

2024/01/10

Rishi Sunak reveals the Government will introduce emergency legislation to exonerate and compensate hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted in the Horizon IT scandal.The Standard podcast hears the latest developments in part one with our political editor Nicholas Cecil at Parliament.Then in part two, senior features writer Katie Strick recounts the harrowing story of an innocent London former Post Office manager who was among victims jailed and later exonerated. Hosted on Acast. See

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10:52

Countdown to London’s City Hall election begins

The Standard ·

2024/01/09

London Mayor Sadiq Khan appears to have signalled the start of the 2024 race for City Hall.The mayor’s promised free school meals for all primary school children in the capital to continue as his £140 million flagship policy if he wins a third mayoral termKhan's pledge is echoed by his Conservative rival Susan Hall to help parents struggling with the cost of living crisis.It’s marks a countdown to the mayoral elections in 2 May, which includes the capital's voters going to the polls to elect London

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10:02

Golden Globes 2024: winners, losers & a cringe monologue

The Standard ·

2024/01/08

Hollywood stars were out for the 81st Golden Globes - and we’ve got the highlights and red carpet gossip for you.The ceremony’s short-notice host was comedian Jo Koy, taking the helm for the first time - but some of his jokes fell pretty flat, with one particular lead balloon sparking a ‘death stare’ from Taylor Swift in the celeb-packed audience.So, who went home from the Beverly Hills Hilton with another trophy for the cabinet, and who left the three-hour ceremony disappointed?Plus, discover the

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11:04

Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Patrick Vaill on...

The Standard ·

2024/01/06

Oklahoma! actor Patrick Vaill - who plays scientist Dr Brenner as a young man in the stage adaptation of Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre - joins us to discuss everything from the ‘Upside Down’.This interview is taken from The Standard Theatre Podcast and was recorded in December when the West End show opened.Vaill’s role was made famous in the Netflix sci-fi horror series by Hollywood star Matthew Modine - who’s also a Standard Theatre podcast alum.To hear Vaill’s full

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10:37

Sinking party boats & Hackney Wick flooding

The Standard ·

2024/01/05

Heavy rain and flooding have been causing chaos in London.On Thursday, a RNLI lifeboat, Met Police, and fire brigade vessels, had to rush to Temple Pier because a party boat sank that was moored there.Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to Hackney Road in east London because of severe flooding after a canal burst its banks.The Standard news reporter William Mata has been interviewing local residents and businesses impacted by the “knee-high” flood water. Hosted on Acast. See

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12:23

What’s in the Jeffrey Epstein files?

The Standard ·

2024/01/04

Court documents relating to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein have been made public.The Standard’s Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, discusses the names, allegations and what it all means.The documents mainly consist of previously unseen legal arguments from the defamation case Virginia Guiffre, Epstein's main accuser, made against his former lover Ghislaine Maxwell in 2015. Last month, a US judge ruled documents relating to Epstein, which include the names of more than 170 people,

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