

300 episodes
by The Evening Standard · English
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode asks whether London is failing its drag queens and other late-night performers.
1 Apr 2026 · 19m · 6 chapters
A proposal to charge overseas/international tourists admission fees to UK national museums and galleries, ending the “free for all” policy that has been in place since 2001.
31 Mar 2026 · 15m · 7 chapters
Easter weekend food planning—what to eat, how to prep ahead, and where to go for London restaurant meals and walk-ins.
30 Mar 2026 · 13m · 5 chapters
The episode discusses whether the London Marathon could become a two-day event in 2027, and what that would mean for runners, elite racing, and the city.
27 Mar 2026 · 21m · 12 chapters
Whether single mothers are unfairly blamed for “manosphere”/red-pill misogyny, following Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere.
26 Mar 2026 · 18m · 7 chapters
Crowd-free Easter and spring travel ideas amid Middle East travel disruption, plus where to find quieter destinations and deals.
25 Mar 2026 · 17m · 10 chapters
A North London arson attack on four Hatzola ambulances parked at a synagogue in Golders Green, treated by Metropolitan Police as an antisemitic hate crime, and discussed as a consequence of…
24 Mar 2026 · 21m · 8 chapters
The episode discusses the rising trend of unqualified cosmetic practitioners operating in Harley Street, a renowned center for medical excellence in London.
23 Mar 2026 · 16m · 11 chapters
In this episode of *The Standard*, hosted by Tamara Kremornik, the discussion revolves around the transformation of London’s nightlife, particularly the rise of art galleries as potential…
20 Mar 2026 · 18m · 6 chapters
John Arlidge (Business writer and branding specialist)
19 Mar 2026 · 20m · 9 chapters
Dr. Helen Burford, Immunisation Specialist and Professor of Children's Health at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
18 Mar 2026 · 12m · 8 chapters
The podcast episode explores the recent prominence of UK film industry talent at the Oscars, examining whether London can rival Hollywood as the center of filmmaking.
17 Mar 2026 · 21m · 7 chapters
In this episode, the host Tamara Kormornick, interviews freelance journalist Jordan Page to discuss the rising cocaine use in London, which has led the city to be dubbed the ‘cocaine capital’ of…
16 Mar 2026 · 16m · 8 chapters
Tamara Kormornik (stepped in for regular host)
13 Mar 2026 · 17m · 10 chapters
January (exact date not specified)
12 Mar 2026 · 21m · 11 chapters
In this episode of The Standard podcast, Evgeny Lebedev hosts Carl Pei, founder and CEO of Nothing, a consumer tech company based in London.
11 Mar 2026 · 13m · 4 chapters
Is the Middle East Crisis About to Hit Our Energy Bills?
10 Mar 2026 · 17m · 8 chapters
The Standard podcast provides insights from top news insiders on politics, culture, sports, and more from London. It aims to set the agenda for current topics of interest.
9 Mar 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters
In this episode, host Tamara Komornik interviews Marko Milanovic, an international law expert and Professor of Public International Law at the University of Reading.
6 Mar 2026 · 24m · 10 chapters
In this episode of *The Standard*, hosted by Tamara Kormornick, the focus is on London's dining landscape, specifically the resurgence of classic dining.
5 Mar 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters
Freelance Writer for The Standard
4 Mar 2026 · 14m · 8 chapters
In this episode of *The Standard*, host Tamara Kormournick engages with chief political correspondent Rachael Burford and Laila Jazayeri, Director of the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK,…
3 Mar 2026 · 19m · 6 chapters
Travel Fare Rises: London’s Winners, Losers and Free Riders
2 Mar 2026 · 15m · 6 chapters
podcast provides an insightful discussion on significant topics affecting London, featuring top news insiders, journalists, and celebrity guests.
27 Feb 2026 · 17m · 9 chapters