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From our headquarters in the heart of London, The Standard podcast sets the agenda. Top news insiders discuss the pressure-points of the day’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.

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Jun 18, 2025 · 14 min
Will the UK get dragged into the Israel-Iran war?
Today, US President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, as the conflict continues for a sixth day - but what does this mean for the UK? The Standard's news reporter Bill Bowkett has the latest. And in part two, The Standard's art critic Melanie McDonagh gives her verdict on The Royal Academy of Art's summer exhibition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2025 · 10 min
Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans get the green light
London mayor Sadiq Khan will press ahead with the part-pedestrianisation of Oxford Street to the cost of £150 million. The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall has the latest. And in part two, The Standard’s celebrity correspondent Tina Campbell joins us to explain why fans are divided over the musical Evita which is currently showing at London’s Palladium theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2025 · 12 min
Summer heatwave hits the UK - is London climate resilient?
This week London is tipped to be hotter than Barcelona and the Algarve, with temperatures reaching 31 degrees, and climate scientist Dr Chloe Brimicombe from the Royal Meteorological Society joins us to discuss. And in part two, The Standard's commissioning editor and culture writer, Vicky Jessop, explains how TikTok influencer Addison Rae became the new cool girl of music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2025 · 18 min
Israel's 'declaration of war' as it attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities
As Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities, The Standard’s Defence Editor Robert Fox joins us to explain the latest developments in the Middle East. And in part two, criminal investigative psychologist Professor Donna Youngs reveals why so many of us are drawn to true crime stories, as digital app Readly launches a true crime retro series with The Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2025 · 37 min
(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 2: The Party Is Over
On December 30, 2014, Katja Faber wakes from a horrific nightmare—Alex’s face is twisted in pain, and something is terribly wrong. Hours later, at 2 a.m., her worst fears are realised when police arrive at her home in Spain to tell her that Alex has been killed. As the gruesome details of his final moments emerge, Katja struggles to process the unimaginable loss and the shocking reality of what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2025 · 11 min
Did London miss out in the Chancellor’s spending review?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her spending review today, with budgets set out for all government departments over the next few years. The Standard’s business editor Jonathan Prynn has the latest. And in part two, as featured in The Standard’s Hidden London series, we’re joined by John Darlington, an archaeologist and director of projects for the World Monuments Fund, to explore Boston Manor House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2025 · 10 min
Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools
More than 700 children, as young as 10, have been caught with knives and firearms in London schools, according to new figures obtained by The Standard. Crime correspondent Anthony France joins us to explain more. And in part two, food and drink writer Josh Barrie reveals the big winners from last night’s National Restaurant Awards - with 56 restaurants in the capital making the top 100 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2025 · 15 min
Israel intercepts diverted Gaza aid boat with Greta Thunberg
A boat of 12 activists - including Greta Thunberg - headed for Gaza to deliver urgent aid has been diverted to Israel and those on board ‘kidnapped’. Asad Rehman, Executive Director of the UK based human rights organisation War on Want, explains the latest. And in part two, news reporter Megan Howe reveals The Standard’s exclusive freedom of information data on how much the Met police spent managing two large protests against China’s proposed mega embassy in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2025 · 16 min
Labour stuns Reform with Scottish win – Plus, Cypress Hill on Royal Albert Hall album
Today Labour’s Davy Russell narrowly defeated the SNP to win the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, with Reform coming a close third. The Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford has the latest. And in part two, Rachelle Abbott meets the founder of hip hop band Cypress Hill, B-Real, to discuss the band’s new album with the London Symphony Orchestra, which was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall and was inspired by an episode of The Simpsons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2025 · 37 min
(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 1: Did You Hear About Alex?
Katja Faber is a former barrister and journalist who has lived through every parent’s worst nightmare—the death of her 23-year-old son, Alex Morgan. In our opening episode, Katja takes us back to 2014, introducing us to Alex and the glamorous, globetrotting world he was part of before his tragic killing later that year. We explore the circumstances surrounding his death and how he and his killer ended up taking drugs together in a Swiss villa on that fateful night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2025 · 17 min
Millions more pensioners to get winter fuel payments in major U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed what to expect in the upcoming spending review - including that winter fuel payments will be restored to some pensioners this year, in a government u-turn on the allowance cuts. To run us through the latest, we're joined by The Standard's Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford. Plus, in part two, we’ll be exploring whether monogamy is still a realistic, with culture writer Claudia Cockerell. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/pensioners-winter-fuel-payments-reeves-spending-review-b1231164.html https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-monogamy-modern-relationships-b1230343.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2025 · 14 min
Is Thames Water drowning in the deep?
Today the New York private equity firm KKR dramatically pulled out of a financial rescue plan for the heavily indebted Thames Water. Eleanor Shearer, a senior research fellow at the Common Wealth think tank, joins us to ask what happens next. Plus, the Standard’s showbiz correspondent Tina Campbell, is here to discuss the latest development in the continuing feud between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/new-york-private-equity-kkr-thames-water-rescue-ofwat-b1230923.html https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-medical-records-b1230950.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2025 · 13 min
Will Keir Starmer’s defence review keep Britain safe?
The London Standard’s defence editor Robert Fox joins us to discuss the government’s newly released strategic defence review. And in part two, he explains the latest on peace talks in Istanbul following Ukraine’s long-range drone attack on Russia on Sunday. https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/defence-review-keir-starmer-spending-donald-trump-b1230498.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2025 · 13 min
Mystery surrounds a series of sinister red paint attacks...
Who is behind the red paint attacks both in and outside the capital? Journalist David James Smith reports on the latest, as Stella Creasy, MP for Walthamstow, urges the Met Police to treat the repeated vandalism with the seriousness it deserves. And in part two, journalist Lucy Pavia shares how you can bring the cottagecore garden trend to your own urban outdoor space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2025 · 12 min
What does Trump’s tariff blockage mean for the UK?
Ashok Kumar, an American associate professor of political economy at Birkbeck University, shares how the action of the US federal court has scuppered Trump’s tariff plans, and impacted global trade relations. The Court of International Trade found the president overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from US trading partners. And in part two, The Standard’s review of Kylie Minogue at London’s O2 with culture writer and commissioning editor Vicky Jessop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2025 · 16 min
Will London decriminalise cannabis?
As the Mayor of London urges the government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis, Steve Rolles, a senior policy analyst for Transform Drugs Policy Foundation, unpacks the findings of the London Drugs Commission. And in part two, The Standard’s culture writer Claudia Cockerell questions the power and popularity of the slogan t-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2025 · 11 min
Will Nigel Farage’s fantasy economics appeal to working people?
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is positioning his party against Labour, with policies that will allegedly be funded by axing net zero projects, saving up to £225 billion. The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford explains more. And in part two, news reporter Megan Howe tells us why one London borough is seeking independence to rejoin Essex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2025 · 13 min
Ofgem's price cap - here's what it means for your energy bills
As Ofgem announces the latest energy price cap, we’re joined by Emily Seymour, from consumer champion Which? to unpack today’s facts and figures. And in part two, The London Standard’s lifestyle and culture writer India Block reveals the winning songwriters of the Ivor Novello awards - and the state of the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2025 · 17 min
Can we fix our broken prison system?
On the day that a package of fundamental reforms to the justice system is announced, The London Standard’s Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk reports on the action. And in part two, we explore why Clarkson’s Farm has proved to be Prime Video’s most successful original series of all time, with Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2025 · 11 min
Inflation surprise after ‘awful’ April’s bills hike
There’s been a bigger-than-expected inflation jump for households across Britain - and The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford unpacks the news, alongside Keir Starmer’s surprise policy u-turn. And in part two, Tamara Davidson reports on the release of Final Destination Bloodlines, which is the cult franchise’s sixth film after 25 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.