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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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10:29

Evening Standard Theatre Awards: The nominees are…

The Standard ·

2023/10/19

Nick Curtis, Nancy Durrant and Nick Clark from our culture team run through the incredible shortlist for the 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Showcasing the best productions and performances to grace the capital over the past 12 months.Find out all the details about the event, the stars attending, and most importantly, who is in the running for a highly coveted prize.Be sure to listen to the Standard's Theatre Podcast for all the latest news, reviews and interviews straight from Theatreland

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16:23

Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body exclusive extract &...

The Standard ·

2023/10/18

When Afua Hirsch hit forty years old, she had an encounter that made her rethink her own, and society’s, attitudes towards body image and ancestry. That’s now the basis of her new book Decolonising My Body, which follows her year-long journey through what she calls “Radical Unlearning”.In this episode of the Standard, Sagal Mohammed talks to Afua about her book, and we have an exclusive extract from the audiobook version involving a life-changing encounter with Oprah Winfrey. You can find the video

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12:29

Are we heading for a wider war in the Middle East?

The Standard ·

2023/10/17

US President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday as concerns grow that the Israel-Hamas conflict could expand into a larger regional conflict.It’s whilst the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip becomes more dire, the UN says a million Gazans have already been displaced by Israeli airstrikes. Power is out, drinking water is running scarce, and fuel supplies for hospital generators are low.Our Defence Editor, Robert Fox, shares his insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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10:46

Trapped Britons race to escape Gaza

The Standard ·

2023/10/16

There is a growing humanitarian crisis at the crossing point between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as more than a million people, including many Britons, desperately head south to flee air raids and threatened imminent Israeli invasion.Rafah border crossing is currently the Palestinians’ only route out of the enclave, with Hamas, Egypt and Israel all having a degree of control over who can pass through it.Anthony Blinken, the US secretary of state, said on Sunday the crossing would open to allow aid in

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11:01

Leader Weekends: Charlie Bigham (How to be a CEO)

The Standard ·

2023/10/14

This is a cut down bonus episode taken from our business podcast, How to be a CEO.Charlie Bigham is the founder of the food company that bears his own name. Created in 1996 in his own kitchen, it now employs 700 people and sells dishes from chicken and mushroom pies you put in the oven to pan-fried Pad Thais. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:02

Celebrating 20 years of Frieze London art fair

The Standard ·

2023/10/13

It’s two decades since the launch of the contemporary art fair that secured London’s place at the centre of the modern creative world.Frieze London celebrates 20 years since its first event for high-end art buyers who’ve got at least a few thousand - and much more - to splurge.As well as the contemporary fair in Regent’s Park with works by artists including Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Yinka Shonibare and Grayson Perry.Meanwhile, this year’s event marks a new campaign backed by the Standard to salute

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11:32

Hostage families’ agony & IDF special forces Gaza plan

The Standard ·

2023/10/12

London relatives of pensioners kidnapped by Hamas in Israel told how their elderly parents were forced from their beds and taken to Gaza as hostages.Noam Sagi, whose 75-year-old mother, Ada, along with Sharone Lifschitz’s mum and dad, aged 83 and 85, were kidnapped as squads of heavily-armed Hamas gunmen launched terror attacks across southern Israel.The British-Israelis spoke out to highlight the desperate plight of 17 Britons, including children, are dead or missing - while at the London press

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10:08

Why air passengers are flocking to post-Covid Heathrow

The Standard ·

2023/10/11

The glamour of international air travel is bouncing back - and Heathrow Airport bosses say they’ve got the passenger numbers to prove it.LHR revealed on Wednesday that the number of travellers was back above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.Airport bosses say more than seven million passengers took off or landed over September, soaring past 2019’s figures of nearly 6.8 million travellers.The Leader podcast’s joined by Evening Standard business editor Jonathan Prynn.Plus, latest on a major fire

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10:00

Jewish Londoners on alert & Israel’s Hamas hostage hunt

The Standard ·

2023/10/10

This edition of the Leader podcast examines safety concerns for Jewish Londoners following the weekend’s attacks that saw squads of heavily-armed Hamas gunmen launch a massive terror attack in southern Israel.More than 10 Britons are feared dead or missing - among over 900 hundred now believed to have been killed - with Hamas threatening to kill hostages if Israeli forces continue bombarding the Gaza Strip, with more than 700 Palestinians already dead and descent into war.We’re joined by Marie van

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10:08

Labour conference on Israel attacks & Reeves' economics

The Standard ·

2023/10/09

It’s day two of Labour’s conference in Liverpool as the party faithful congregate in the hope it will be their final gathering before Sir Keir Starmer’s installed in Downing Street.After the weekend’s devastating attacks in Israel, we ask about reaction on the conference floor and among the shadow cabinet.There’s also been domestic big picture speeches, including shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves on the economy.For the latest from the conference floor in Liverpool, the Leader podcast’s joined by

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11:11

Leader Weekends: Football in Zimbabwe (Let Girls Learn)

The Standard ·

2023/10/07

This is a repeat taken from our Let Girls Learn series. This is episode is brought to you from Zimbabwe with journalist Farai Shawn Matiashe. Street Set Football Club in Bulawayo, equips girls not only with skills in dribbling and passing, but also helps them to navigate adolescence in an environment where early marriage, teen pregnancy and drug abuse are rife.Farai finds out from those involved and families who have benefited from the organisation about the difference it’s making to the

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11:03

Reviving one of Africa’s great national parks

The Standard ·

2023/10/06

In Mozambique’s brutal civil war, nearly all of the wildlife in Gorongosa National Park was destroyed by soldiers and poachers. We discover how an unusual rewilding project - with women’s empowerment at its heart – has helped nature to roar back to life.Ros Russell presents a special episode as part of the Let Girls Learn series, where the Evening Standard is hearing stories from around the globe that shine a light on innovations and solutions that are helping girls to fulfil their right to healthy,

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11:20

Will the ‘Paris bed bug infestation’ hit London?

The Standard ·

2023/10/05

Will the ‘Paris bed bug infestation’ hit London?The Deputy Mayor of Paris, has warned that the French Capital is in the midst of a 'bed bug infestation', calling it “widespread”, and adding that “in reality no one is safe”.There are now growing concerns in London that the creepy critters could soon be on their way here. Eurostar has announced preventative methods are in place to stop the spread of the pests.Dr Richard Naylor, entomologist, and director of the Bed Bug Foundation - which provides free

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10:05

Rishi Sunak’s ‘big gamble’ speech

The Standard ·

2023/10/04

The Evening Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, gives his analysis of Rishi Sunak’s high-anticipated speech at the Conservative Party conference.From the cancelling of the Manchester leg of HS2 for a new ‘Northern Network’ and redevelopment around Euston Station, to a proposed change in the legal age of smoking, and the replacement of A-levels.Nicholas Cecil, runs through the key announcements, breaks down all the reaction so far, and gives his thoughts on where this all leaves the

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14:28

HS2: How changes could impact London

The Standard ·

2023/10/03

Is the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 about to be scrapped? The Prime Minister has refused to confirm a decision either way but speculation is rife around potential changes to High Speed Rail 2.In part one, our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, discusses why Rishi Sunak is considering the amendments, and what the political ramifications could be of this move.In part two, Ross Lydall, the Evening Standard’s City Hall Editor and Transport Editor, explains what the potential changes could

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10:10

Tory party conference: All eyes on the Conservatives

The Standard ·

2023/10/02

The Conservative Party conference is officially underway. The Chancellor has announced an increase to the National Living Wage and tougher sanctions for people on benefits who do not take steps to find work.But, despite usually being high on the Tory priority list, Jeremy Hunt has said tax cuts won't be coming this year.The Evening Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, shares his insight from the conference in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:12

Leader Weekends: BT Business CEO Bas Burger (How to...

The Standard ·

2023/09/30

This is a cut down of the full interview with BT Business CEO Bas Burger, on our How to be a CEO podcast. To hear the full thing click here.When BT Business was officially launched in April this year, Bas Burger was the man entrusted to take the reigns. He’s in charge of 24,000 people, and a multi-billion pound strategy to make the UK’s broadband infrastructure fit for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:24

How London is celebrating Sir Michael Gambon

The Standard ·

2023/09/29

Sir Michael Gambon described as a ‘titan of the stage and film’. How his mischievous side came out during interviews. Dumbledore versus his earlier film and theatre roles. How London’s theatres will pay tribute. Nick Curtis, our Chief Theatre Critic, discusses Sir Michael Gambon’s career, character, and how he will be remembered.Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:57

Tube strikes: 'Severe disruption' warning ahead of...

The Standard ·

2023/09/28

Double-whammy strikes warning for Wednesday 4th October. Commuters expected to write off most of next week. RMT Union’s Mick Lynch warns staff cuts will lead to more disruption. Our City Hall Editor & Transport Editor Ross Lydall explains the October tube strikes, and how intermittent action is changing work culture in London. In this episode:Most lines affected but good news for Elizabeth Line travellersTube staffing issues explainedIs Sadiq Khan between a rock and a hard place?How low staff

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11:36

Rosebank: Controversy over oil & gas field

The Standard ·

2023/09/27

A huge UK oil and gas field, Rosebank, has just been given the green light for development and production.The controversial decision has been made despite widespread criticism. The field contains up to 350 million barrels of oil and is currently one of the largest untapped discoveries in UK waters.We’re joined by Jess Ralston, head of energy at the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit think tank. She shares her analysis on what this means for the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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