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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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15:00

Sustainable travel: How to choose a more sustainable...

The Standard ·

2023/11/11

Where to go and why some spots are better...you might be surprised by what makes some places greener.Our sustainable travel expert Juliet Kinsman and Jon Weeks discuss what makes some countries and regions a better choice if you’re striving to be an eco-friendly adventurer and Juliet explains why the key to more economically and environmentally sustainable trips can be venturing off-season.In part two, Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, explains how they determine which

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10:32

Controversy over pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day

The Standard ·

2023/11/10

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to take to the streets of London on Saturday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.The demonstration coincides with Armistice Day, when a number of large events are already due to take place. Including a two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in Westminster for fallen servicemen and women.Nicholas Cecil, our Political Editor, discusses the division of opinions from different sides of the political spectrum, as well as the backlash over the Home Secretary’s public

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10:58

John Lewis Christmas advert & rivals reviewed

The Standard ·

2023/11/09

John Lewis reveals its venus flytrap mascot. Dancing dolls, a raccoon and singing oven gloves. Bublé, Reynolds and Astley: this year’s celeb-filled features. How brands are ripping off the same story line. Are people getting sick of annual xmas ads? Our Culture Writer Vicky Jessop reviews this year’s Christmas TV ads, and considers how they’ve evolved over the years. In this episode:Clothing brand Barbour’s Shaun the Sheep collabHow this year’s ads are ‘celebrities galore’John Lewis’s venus flytrap

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13:58

The rise of London’s hyper-luxurious restaurants...

The Standard ·

2023/11/08

London’s 54 super luxury restaurants are up from 37 last year. The £900 14 oz Tajima beef waygu steak. Restaurant clientele explained: Lambo owners, awkward couples and celebs. Business Editor Jonathan Prynn and Going Out Editor David Ellis discuss the recent rise in hyper-luxurious restaurants, and how food culture is changing. In this episode:More & more high-end restaurants opening ‘every year’Showboating, crowds, and quiet couplesWhy celebs avoid some high-end establishmentsOmakase: the rise

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11:58

What was in the King's Speech?

The Standard ·

2023/11/07

King Charles III delivers first King’s Speech. Smoking, criminal sentencing and tackling consumer rip-offs. Rishi Sunak’s last-minute edit. King Charles’s body language observed. Our Politics team, Nicholas Cecil, Rachael Burford and Jitendra Joshi explain the highlights. In this episode:How will the King’s Speech be received by the public?The government's proposed leaseholds shake-upCriminal charges changingWhat happened to Suella Braverman’s proposed tent ban?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted

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10:00

50% of Londoners back Sadiq Khan for Mayor

The Standard ·

2023/11/06

Sadiq Khan leads his Tory rival Susan Hall 50% to 25% in an exclusive poll. Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil discusses the latest poll results and Sadiq Khan’s chances of securing a third term as London Mayor. In this episode:Is Sadiq riding the wave of Labour’s popularity?Why Susan Hall’s ULEZ campaign might not help her in the long runWhat could go wrong for Mr Khan in the next six months?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:44

Sustainable travel: How to travel sustainably, and...

The Standard ·

2023/11/04

How can we see more of the world for less?Our sustainable travel expert Juliet Kinsman joins Jon Weeks in the studio for another uplifting conversation about what it means to seek out greener getaways - reminding us they can be eco-friendly and also economical.In part two award-winning writer and broadcaster Phoebe Smith shares tips on how our travel money can stretch further in some destinations while also helping the places we visit.Phoebe explains why we should avoid the typical ‘instagrammable’

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13:54

Rick Astley: Heaven knows I’m Rickrolling now - the...

The Standard ·

2023/11/03

Rick Astley’s famed for hits including Never Gonna Give You Up - which sparked the Rickrolling internet meme craze.But recently, the 1980s star enjoyed a renaissance thanks to a collaboration as frontman with indie band Blossoms, as a tribute supergroup playing The Smiths’ back catalogue.In this episode, you’ll hear Astley in conversation with Evening Standard commissioning editor and writer El Hunt.They discuss the Rickrolling web phenomenon, how a chance encounter with Simon Pegg led to a

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11:26

Flood pumps and gaffer tape to fight Storm Ciarán

The Standard ·

2023/11/02

Thousands of homes were left without power, rail lines brought down and hundreds of schools closed as Storm Ciarán caused chaos across the south of England.Amid 100mph gales, torrential downpours and monster waves around the coast, nearly 9,000 homes in Cornwall had their electricity cut, while major incidents were declared in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and in the Channel Islands, where roofs were blown off with Jersey residents told to evacuate their homes.In London, pictures show flooding around

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10:54

Musk at AI Safety Summit as Biden regulates tech

The Standard ·

2023/11/01

Elon Musk jetted into the UK to join US vice president Kamala Harris for an international conference focussing on the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence.The AI Safety Summit at the Second World War top secret code-breaking HQ at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, features tech moguls and politicians representing countries including Germany, Japan and China.In this episode of the Standard podcast, we’ll look at the significance of the Bletchley Park conference, future legislation -

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12:24

How much did London’s Ulez cameras earn from drivers?

The Standard ·

2023/10/31

It’s been one month since the launch of London’s expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone - and we examine how much cash has been generated as part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s flagship pollution-fighting scheme.About £26 million has been generated from more than 57,000 daily vehicles - but what’s the extra money being spent on?Transport for London says the Ulez expansion has cut the number of older, more polluting vehicles driven by nearly half, and reduced the overall amount of traffic.The £12.50-a-day levy for

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20:45

Fertility Survey: How cost is putting more people off...

The Standard ·

2023/10/30

When the Standard launched its first ever fertility survey we had an idea about what the results would tell us.We thought we’d hear from people concerned about reproductive health and access to fertility treatment. We did! But that wasn’t top of the list… it was money.We partnered up with Peanut, the app and online community for prospective parents, and asked 400 people what they were thinking about when considering starting a family. Over a third told us they felt pressured to remain childfree,

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15:01

Sustainable travel: How to be a climate-friendly...

The Standard ·

2023/10/28

Travel journalist Juliet Kinsman and Jon Weeks discuss how to be a climate friendly traveller for episode one of the Standard's sustainable travel series, sponsored by Iberostar Hotels and Resorts. In this episode we explore how to be a climate friendly traveller, and speak with Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at UCL and author of 'How To Save Our Planet: The Facts' about planning a sustainable holiday, choosing the right destination, and his best travel experience.In this

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10:02

Behind the Met’s controversial live facial...

The Standard ·

2023/10/27

Rachael Burford, our Chief Political Correspondent, takes us behind the controversy over the Met police’s use of live facial recognition technology.The faces of thousands of fans on their way to watch Arsenal v Tottenham were scanned by live facial recognition last month. In a bid to catch criminals and supporters barred from attending games because of their previous behaviour.Now, the Standard can reveal that this type of technology, which was used by the Met Police at a Premier League football

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13:09

Shocking rise of LGBTQ+ hate crime in London

The Standard ·

2023/10/26

Katie Strick, our senior feature writer and editor, on the shocking rise of LGBTQ+ hate crime in London.In August, there was the late-night incident at the Two Brewers, followed by the Brixton bus stop assault on a couple heading home from Black Pride.Since then, there have been several more similar incidents in the capital, with a man in his 50s the victim of physical homophobic assault on a bus in Clapham, and two men in their 20s reportedly assaulted by six men on High Road in Chadwell Heath.Also

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14:05

Sunak's first year as PM but could it be the last?

The Standard ·

2023/10/25

Rishi Sunak marks one year as Prime Minister but a poll for the Standard suggests people think Sir Keir Starmer is the candidate for change at the next general election.Director of Politics at Ipsos, Keiran Pedley, takes us behind the findings and reveals whether public opinion has changed over the past 12 months.In part two, our Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, on what Rishi Sunak exclusively told the Standard on his first anniversary as PM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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13:16

Sustainable travel: Can you see the world without...

The Standard ·

2023/10/24

Travel journalist Juliet Kinsman joins us as we preview the launch of our Sustainable Travel series on the Standard daily podcast. From this weekend, we'll be talking to experts across the globe, getting advice on how and where to take holidays without ruining the environment. In this episode we look at places like Sacred Valley in Peru, get advice on low economic impact flying, and learn how tourism can be transformative for local communities.The Sustainable travel series, sponsored by Iberostar

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12:18

Kinky Boots writer Geoff Deane reads from his Memoir

The Standard ·

2023/10/23

This episode of The Standard contains bad language and sex, drug and alcohol references throughout.Before writing the hit movie 'Kinky Boots,' Geoff Deane had been a chart-busting pop star with Modern Romance in the 1980s. His memoir 'From Mohair Suits to Kinky Boots' charts his journey from being a Brick Lane Market trader to world touring musician, journalist and Hollywood screenwriter. For the next three days, Standard.co.uk is running extracts from the book, but you can hear Geoff read this

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11:58

Weekends: Joseph Fiennes on Dear England's West End...

The Standard ·

2023/10/21

Taken from The Standard Theatre Podcast, hear deputy culture editor Nick Clark chat to Bafta-winner Joseph Fiennes for his role as Gareth Southgate in Dear England.This play has just opened in the West End after a sell-out run at the National Theatre.To hear the full episode click this link.For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:25

Rugby World Cup: Can England beat South Africa?

The Standard ·

2023/10/20

The Rugby World Cup semi-finals 2023 are here. Only four teams remain in the competition and this weekend sees New Zealand face Argentina, while England take on the title holders, South Africa.The Springboks are the favourites but if this tournament has taught us anything it’s that nothing is guaranteed.The Standard’s Rugby Correspondent, Nick Purewal, joins us from France to discuss England's chances, the team power ranking, and whether or not this is the best South Africa team ever.In part two, we

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