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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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May 24, 2024 · 14 min
Full-time GP numbers fall in London: Can the next government fix the problem?
Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane explains why GP numbers are dropping in the capital, and how the three main political parties are planning to fix the issues plaguing GP surgeries. Plus our acting Culture Editor Nick Clark chats with Sotheby’s Deputy Chairman Andre Zlattinger about their major new art exhibition, London: An Artistic Crossroads. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2024 · 13 min
General Election 2024: Are the Tories facing wipeout in inner London?
From our politics team, Rachael Burford and Jitendra Joshi discuss the Conservatives' chances in London ahead of the July 4th general election. Plus, Londoners Diary editor Ethan Croft reveals the behind-the-scenes drama at Westminster, during Rishi Sunak's announcement on Wednesday. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2024 · 14 min
Inflation drops to 2.3%: but are we really ‘back to normal’?
As Rishi Sunak celebrates the latest drop in inflation, our political editor Nicholas Cecil explains why it’s not the news the City was hoping for, and why it’ll be a while before we see the impact of this latest drop. Plus, our homes and property deputy editor India Block reviews the new Netflix reality show Buying London. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2024 · 12 min
Why are UK pension funds underperforming?
Nine in ten pensions get worse returns than a tracker fund - but why? Financial journalist Michael Hunter explains how a drop in pension funds investing in UK stocks could be impacting how so many are underperforming. Plus, film critic Jo-Ann Titmarsh discusses her review of the drama based on Donald Trump’s life called The Apprentice. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2024 · 11 min
Damning infected blood inquiry findings explained
Our health reporter Daniel Keane reveals the devastating revelations from the final infected blood inquiry report, and explains why the findings are so damning. Plus, the Standard’s Ethan Croft reveals Sir Keir Starmer’s favourite London pubs. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2024 · 12 min
Cheap rail travel dream, plus 5* Billie Eilish album review
It is the impossible dream - cut-price commuter tickets to help ease the crushing financial burden of daily travel into the capital. So, why are long-suffering London rail travellers always bearing the brunt of expensive fares, when there are deals to be had on other lines out of London? It comes as a low-cost train operator has announced plans for a new no-frills service linking London and Manchester. But, it’s not due to start until 2027. Mark Blunden hears how it’s been a significant week for rail infrastructure from our transport editor, Ross Lydall. Plus, in part two Rachelle Abbott speaks with ES commissioning editor El Hunt about her five-star review of the much anticipated third album from Billie Eilish, titled Hit Me Hard And Soft. El discusses the record’s themes, its best tracks, rumours about Eilish’s next album and if now is a competitive time for an album release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2024 · 20 min
Bill Irvine: The truth about the Stoics (Brave New World)
This is a preview of Brave New World season two. In episode one, Evgeny Lebedev talks to stoicism expert Professor Bill Irvine, whose books detail the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation. To hear the full episode search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2024 · 14 min
Why London's rubbish at recycling & V&A's 5-star 'Fragile Beauty' exhibition
London's been named the worst region in the country for recycling. How plastics are sent to Bristol to be incinerated. Why China and other far-away countries are picking up the Capital’s trash. In Part One, author and journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis explains what’s really happening to our recycling and why. And in Part Two, our acting culture editor Nick Clark explains why he gave the V&A’s ‘Fragile Beauty’ exhibition five stars. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2024 · 10 min
London council's crackdown on ‘rowdy Airbnb parties’
Plus! Gucci’s Tate Modern front row with Moss, Hayek & Mescal
May 13, 2024 · 10 min
General Election 24: Sunak & Starmer signal countdown
PM unveils vision for UK as regional mayors convene
May 11, 2024 · 14 min
World Cup winner Will Greenwood joins Lawrence Dallaglio
Lawrence Dallaglio and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording are joined by Lawrence’s World Cup winning team mate and former Leicester and Harlequins centre, Will Greenwood. To hear the full episode, which includes Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal for his predictions for Round 17 of the Premiership, search The Evening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence Dallaglio wherever you find your podcasts, or click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2024 · 10 min
Could London become ‘Manhattan-on-Thames’?
'Nearly 600 skyscrapers planned' & vertical student halls
May 9, 2024 · 10 min
University protests & the importance of dialogue
London charity bridging divisions with ‘active listening’
May 8, 2024 · 10 min
Airports e-gate travel chaos & dodging passport trouble
Thousands of passengers stranded after Border Force IT meltdown
May 7, 2024 · 10 min
Sadiq Khan’s third term: Mayor’s priorities for London
Knife crime, manifesto pledges - and what next for Susan Hall?
May 5, 2024 · 10 min
AXA UK & Ireland's Tara Foley (How to be a CEO)
From our How to be a CEO podcast: An interview with the boss of AXA UK and Ireland, Tara Foley. We’ll also be looking at the AXA Start-up Angel competition, which is run in partnership with the Evening Standard and gives budding entrepreneurs the chance to win capital, and get first-class mentoring. There are six opportunities to win, including two top prizes of £25,000 to fund your business idea, and you’ll get mentoring from the AXA Startup Angels along with business insurance for a year. Entries close on June 2nd 2024. For more details, and Ts and Cs, head over to the website. For more interviews, news and analysis, go to the business page at standard.co.uk/business, or pick up the Evening Standard newspaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2024 · 13 min
Local elections: the Tories’ heavy council losses explained
Conservatives on track for one of their worst council elections ever. Rishi Sunak calls results ‘disappointing’...but what’s his next move? Our deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi and our chief political correspondent Rachael Burford discuss the Conservatives' significant losses in the local elections, Labour's success in the Blackpool South by-election, and they consider how the PM could react to such damning election results. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2024 · 12 min
Is London getting ruder?
Restaurants reporting ruder customers, 50% of theatre staff considered quitting over poor behaviour, tube riders blocking your way out of the carriage. Exploring London's shifting etiquette, features writer Maddy Mussen describes how the Capital is getting ruder, and reveals the experts and analysis that back up her hypothesis. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2024 · 13 min
Mayoral election last day drama: sleeping van drivers and voter ID warnings
Sadiq Khan's advertising van driver sleeps through his alarm. Susan Hall denies being banned from tweeting. Why you'll need ID to vote on Thursday. Our political editor Nicholas Cecil runs through the final poll results ahead of Thursday's vote, and city hall editor Ross Lydall describes some of the final day drama, including twitter antics and a van driver who overslept... Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2024 · 12 min
Mayoral Election: four main candidates’ key pledges explained
With less than two days to go before the 2024 London mayoral election, our city hall editor Ross Lydall explains the key pledges made by each of the four main candidates, Sadiq Khan (Labour), Susan Hall (Conservatives), Rob Blackie (Liberal Democrats) and Zoe Garbett (Green Party), and reveals which one he thinks is relevant to most Londoners. In this episode: Why now is the time to secure voters Free school meals, ULEZ, tackling crime, lowering rents: which issue speaks to most Londoners? Who’s tipped to win based on the latest polls Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.