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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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13:48

Tom Hanks on London’s Moonwalkers experience

The Standard ·

2023/12/05

We speak with Tom Hanks and co-writer Christopher Riley about their new show chronicling the Apollo missions of the ‘60s: The Moonwalkers. They tell us why they chose Lightroom in London as the venue for the show and how original footage from the moon was remastered to create the visuals. Plus, Andy Saunders, the man who remastered original footage from the missions explains how he did it. In this episode:How the idea for the show was bornTom explains his ‘fascination’ with the ‘60s moon landingsWhy

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10:48

Who's on the Standard's Fashion 100 power list?

The Standard ·

2023/12/04

Who has caused a stir in the fashion world of 2023? The woman behind the rise of a high street brand at top spot. Why TV show costume designers have made the list. Our Fashion Editor Victoria Moss reveals the names on the Standard’s top 100 fashion power list, and discusses the fashion trends that got them there. In this episode:What’s the criteria for this year’s list?The most surprising names revealedHow Beyoncé and Taylor have set fashion trendsWho’s going to make a name for themselves in

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14:38

Sustainable travel: What is the future for travel?

The Standard ·

2023/12/02

Dust off your crystal balls and look to the future of travel: bikini beach holidays in the Baltics, sewage-powered flights abroad, and rail miles instead of air miles?Our sustainable-travel expert Juliet Kinsman talks to Jon Weeks about how extreme weather is already impacting ski resorts and island retreats, how eco-laws can help us help the planet, and why cheaper renewable energy should leave us feeling optimistic about the future.Plus, the Evening Standard's Lifestyle Director, Suzannah Ramsdale

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14:32

COP28: King Charles’s rallying cry to save the planet

The Standard ·

2023/12/01

The King’s warning over climate inaction. $5 trillion needed each year to “drive the transformation we need”. What was different about Charles’s speech this year? Our Royal Editor Robert Jobson discusses how King’s speech was received, and whether he was distracted by the saga around Omid Scobie’s new book. Plus our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil explains the key points from the speech, and where the UK stands in the mission to tackle climate change.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast

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56:03

Where does free speech end, and hate speech begin?...

The Standard ·

2023/11/30

Without free speech, is it truth that is at stake? Philosopher Sam Harris and Evgeny Lebedev discuss one of the most important questions of our time.As part of The Standard's free speech inquiry, Harris and Lebedev discuss the Israeli-Gaza conflict, the battle with fake news, the future of media, and the importance of free ideas.This episode comes ahead of Brave New World, a new Standard podcast hosted by Lord Lebedev on the future of humanity – and the scientists, thinkers and innovators, who are

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11:42

London Underground's surge in crime

The Standard ·

2023/11/29

Crime on London’s transport network surges 30% in six months. TfL reports robbery on the Tube is up 107%. Which areas are the worst for crime? Our City Hall & Transport Editor Ross Lydall talks through the TfL data, why we’ve seen such a spike, and how it’s impacting passenger numbers. In this episode:Thefts, abuse, violence and robberies: the crimes explainedTory mayoral candidate Susan Hall ‘bang on target’ with tube thefts warningThe tube line deemed ‘worst’ for crimeHow passengers are

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10:35

First human case of swine flu H1N2: should we be...

The Standard ·

2023/11/28

Patient recovers from the UK’s first confirmed human case of a new strain of swine flu. Health officials track down close contacts to measure spread. Should we be worried about this new strain? Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane explains what has happened, and whether this new strain could lead to the next pandemic. In this episode:Do we know how this person contracted it?Dr Andrew Catchpole’s 'Don’t panic but stay alert' advice explainedWhat scientists are saying about this new strainWhy we need to

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11:16

Wonka 2023: Will the film stand up to its predecessors?

The Standard ·

2023/11/27

Ahead of the film's release in cinemas tomorrow. How will Timothee Chalamet’s Wonka compare with Johnny Depp’s and Gene Wilder’s? Film Critic for the Standard Nick Howell’s discusses his expectations for the new movie, how it’ll compare with its predecessors, and what it needs to do to win over British hearts. In this episode:Another Wonka? Go ahead and do it!Is this a Wonka origin story?The all-star cast examinedWhy Paul King is up against good competitionIs Wonka just part one of a wider

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11:32

Sustainable travel: Why we need to travel

The Standard ·

2023/11/25

In this episode, it's the big question: why do we “need” to travel?Juliet Kinsman and Jon Weeks discuss how travel can significantly support local communities, and even help destinations impacted by extreme weather get back on their feet.Juliet reveals all about her time spent in Mallorca investigating the behind-the-scenes sustainability of Iberostar resorts, the sponsor of this podcast series.Global Director of Sustainability at Iberostar, Dr Megan Morikawa talks about the importance of protecting

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10:15

Future hot London’s air-cooled German Tube train

The Standard ·

2023/11/24

As climate change heats up London and the capital’s population grows, we’re going to need some upgrades to the deepest-level sweaty, stifling Tube carriages.The Piccadilly Line is the first deep-level route - that’s over 20 metres below ground - to get proper air-conditioning in the coming years, as part of a redesign with futuristic new rolling stock.So sweltering commuters on the Heathrow airport to Cockfosters route cutting through the West End should have the same level of comfort as Overground

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8:01

Winter Survival Campaign: Our partnership with Comic...

The Standard ·

2023/11/23

This is a special edition of the Standard, in support of the Evening Standard and Comic Relief’s Winter Survival Campaign.The cost of living crisis has become so entrenched that for many, Christmas is effectively cancelled.According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, the number of UK families categorised as destitute has more than doubled in the last five years.In the Rowntree study, 3.8 million people - including 1 million children - are at severe risk of being inadequately fed, clothed, cleaned or

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11:21

Autumn Statement: how Hunt’s budget impacts you

The Standard ·

2023/11/22

Jeremy Hunt reveals his Autumn Statement to MPs in the House of Commons.The Chancellor’s package of economic measures to boost growth, cut taxes and secure the pensions triple lock marked a highly political mid-financial year speech.His key statement was delivered with an eye on a looming general election expected next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:07

Inside Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement budget prep

The Standard ·

2023/11/21

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil his much-anticipated Autumn Statement - so what do we know, what about those tax cuts and plans for economic growth?Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott has already raised expectations of a easing the tax burden for households, as well as for businesses.In this episode, we examine the Conservative government’s financials and their pre-election policy gymnastics, with Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil and Jo Michell, professor of economics

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13:09

Stars celebrate 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards

The Standard ·

2023/11/20

Stars of London’s stage celebrated in Mayfair at the 67th annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards.Tom Hiddleston, Sheila Atim, Hayley Atwell, Jenna Coleman and David Tennant joined Sir Elton John and Boy George among celebrities attending Sunday’s Claridge’s extravaganza.The event was hosted by the Standard proprietor Lord Lebedev with help from Ian McKellen, and presented by Susan Wokoma.Find out who triumphed, with the Standard’s culture team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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14:57

Sustainable travel: What kind of sustainable...

The Standard ·

2023/11/18

Are you a fully fledged eco-nomad or merely eco-curious? Do you belong to the B-Corp Bleisure tribe or the 'Greener-Than-Thou Family'? This week our Sustainable Travel podcast series gets personal about what it means to be a more responsible traveller.Juliet Kinsman and Jon Weeks reveal there is significantly more than one way to engage with sustainability, and the way you do it says much about which tribe you belong to.Zina Bencheikh of Intrepid Travel explains B-Corp accreditation, and why B-Corp

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12:09

The Crown: Our verdict on the final season

The Standard ·

2023/11/17

Why some critics have given one or two star reviews of Season Six Part One. How The Crown is ‘attempting the impossible’. Did it do Diana’s story justice? Why the Netflix show's better than some critics think. The Standard’s Melanie McDonagh shares her review of Season 6 Part One, and explains why she’s not looking forward to Part Two. In this episode:Elizabeth Debicki’s ‘moving’ portrayal of Princess DianaHow the actors captured the 'internal selves' of their charactersThe historical accuracies

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14:49

London Love Stories with Katie Strick

The Standard ·

2023/11/16

The Standard’s senior feature writer and editor, Katie Strick, reveals what she’s learnt whilst hosting the capital’s newest dating and relationships podcast - London Love Stories with Katie Strick.Katie meets real couples from around the capital, who share their uplifting real stories of romance - along with the dating lessons and relationship wisdom they’ve learnt along the way.How dating app culture has impacted our city, the secrets to making it work, the importance of timing, the role choice

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13:52

‘Unlawful’ Rwanda policy ruling explained

The Standard ·

2023/11/15

Rwanda policy deemed unlawful after 18 months of legal battles. The ‘powerful’ evidence that Rwanda isn’t safe. What will the government do now? Our Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk explains what the Supreme Court’s ruling means for the Rwanda Policy, and how Conservative MPs and the government might respond. In this episode:Why judges deemed the policy unlawfulHow the policy went through the legal processWhy MPs would be wrong to suggest leaving the EU convention of human rightsHow will the

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13:30

King Charles's 75th: charity launch and a call from...

The Standard ·

2023/11/14

Our monarch celebrates his milestone birthday with the launch of a food-poverty campaign. King Charles’s choice to continue his royal work on his birthday. Why he’s in a rush to ‘make up for lost time’. The Standard’s Robert Dex describes how the King celebrated his birthday, and columnist Melanie McDonagh discusses how King Charles has featured on the Evening Standard front pages over the years. In this episode:The King’s ‘fascinating’ work examinedHis relationship with Prince HarryWill Charles

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10:36

David Cameron's shock return & Braverman sacked

The Standard ·

2023/11/13

Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle. A surprise return for David Cameron. Is his appointment democratically legitimate? Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil explains the controversy around Mr Cameron’s return, and what Suella Braverman might do next. In this episode:Did Suella orchestrate her sacking to begin leadership bid?How David Cameron’s return stole the headlinesWhy MPs might be frustrated with the former PM’s returnIs this a sign of the Conservatives

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