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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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  • Updated April 29

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  • Jul 13, 2024 · 14 min

    Being an introvert and how to get noticed (Evening Standard Masterclasses)

    Meet public speaker, writer and professional introvert, Richard Etienne. He’s made a career out of showing people that you don’t need to be the loudest person in the room to have the most impact. Richard joins Nicola Barron from Evening Standard Masterclasses to discuss: · What is an introvert? · Is it harder for an introvert to succeed? · Tips for public speaking and presentations · Hybrid working: Advice for returning to the office For more information on Masterclasses from the Evening Standard, and to book your place on Richard’s class ‘How to speak up and get noticed’ go to standard.co.uk/masterclasses. For all listeners of this podcast you can book with a 20% discount using promo code ‘Standard’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 12, 2024 · 15 min

    Keir Starmer's first week and Joe Biden's woes (A Week's a Long Time in Westminster)

    Starmer’s first week in power but is it slipping away from Biden? Episode 5 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: All eyes on the president, Labour’s great reset, and is football coming home? Analysis with our politics team - Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford. In this episode: Labour gets off to a flying start Is Biden heading for the Rest Wing? Battle for the heart and soul of the Tory Party Newbie MPs at Westminster And….it’s coming home..how London’s preparing for England vs Spain Euro 2024 final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 6, 2024 · 12 min

    AI in business with IBM UK & Ireland CEO Nicola Hodson (bonus episode)

    The Standard’s Jon Weeks met with Nicola Hodson, the UK and Ireland CEO of multinational corporation IBM. On this special cut-down episode Jon and Nicola discuss AI and how IBM is helping companies from all sectors to incorporate the technology into their business. To hear the full interview just search How to be a CEO Nicola Hodson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 5, 2024 · 20 min

    General Election results: Labour landslide and London's new political landscape

    It's Election Results Day.... Episode 4 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: Labour's historic victory, broken down by our politics team - Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford. In this episode: How London's political landscape has changed Why Keir Starmer's now facing the 'hard part' What's next for the Conservative party? Did Reform UK and the Lib Dems do as well as they hoped? Find more general election reaction here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 4, 2024 · 15 min

    Mark Hyman (Brave New World)

    In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to physician and longevity expert Mark Hyman. The two discuss the rise of functional medicine and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our healthspan. To hear the full interview just search Brave New World on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 3, 2024 · 14 min

    General Election 2024: The UK immigration situation explained

    The pros & cons of immigration, the main parties’ proposals, and how to tackle an influx of migrants. Madeleine Sumption, the Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford discusses the current state of immigration in the UK, how migrant numbers impact the economy, and why evidence suggests the Rwanda scheme might not be an effective deterrent against illegal migration. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 2, 2024 · 12 min

    General Election 2024: NHS special

    This week in the run-up to election day, we’re taking a deeper look at three of the biggest issues for voters: taxes & the economy, immigration - and today, it’s the turn of the NHS. Strikes, waiting lists, lack of funding, not enough GP appointments, dentists appointments, or mental health services - they’re all issues that never seem to be out of the news. Experts have been sounding the alarm that the NHS is in crisis for years now, so what will whoever wins the general election and makes up the next government, do to improve the situation for our much-loved health care system? The Standard’s Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, shares his insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 28, 2024 · 23 min

    General Election 2024: Time’s running out for Rishi Sunak as July 4 looms

    Episode 3 of A Week’s a Long Time in Westminster: Angry debates on both sides of the Atlantic, exclusive interviews with Rishi Sunak and Sir Ed Davey, a calamitous poll for the Tories, and the battle for Jewish votes in Finchley. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the latest drama in the run-up to the general election. In this episode: Did the PM do enough in his final debate with the Labour leader? Just how bad was Joe Biden’s own debate with Donald Trump? Ipsos polling finds 72% of voters dislike the Tories. Sir Keir Starmer admits remarks about Bangladesh were ‘clumsy’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 21, 2024 · 22 min

    Election 2024: Bets off on next drama hitting Rishi Sunak

    Episode 2 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: A betting scandal, Starmer struggles to shake off Corbyn’s legacy, Boris returns and Ed Davey’s latest antics. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the latest drama in the run-up to the general election. In this episode: Conservatives forced to delete ‘gambling’ post on X Suella Braverman’s embarrassing TikTok posts The latest Ipsos survey sheds light on London’s intentions Why a local Labour leader was found hiding in a hedge Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 20, 2024 · 16 min

    Ryan Holiday (Brave New World)

    In this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership. To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.