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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.

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The Chinese super-embassy row, with Sir Iain Duncan Smith

The Standard podcast features top news insiders discussing the pressing issues of the day, including politics, culture, sport, and fashion.

23 Jan 2026 · 16m · 5 chapters

BNW Preview: Ben Lamm

The Standard podcast features top news insiders discussing the day's pressure points across politics, culture, sport, and fashion, with insights from award-winning journalists and celebrity guests.

22 Jan 2026 · 14m · 5 chapters

The Standard’s 2026 travel hot list

Tamara Kormornyk, Suzannah Ramsdale (Lifestyle Director), Alicia Miller (Travel Journalist)

21 Jan 2026 · 20m · 9 chapters

Trump’s first year back

Nicholas Cecil (Political Editor) and Laurel Rapp (Director of US and North America Programme at Chatham House)

20 Jan 2026 · 19m · 13 chapters

The Future of Britain’s Pubs, with Tom Kerridge

The Standard podcast tackles pressing topics in politics, culture, sport, and more, featuring insights from top journalists and celebrity guests.

19 Jan 2026 · 16m · 10 chapters

Exclusive Interview: Laila Cunningham hopes to reform London

A platform where top news insiders discuss pertinent topics in politics, culture, sport, and more from London.

16 Jan 2026 · 15m · 8 chapters

Gary Brecka on Brave New World (Preview)

The Standard podcast provides insights into the day’s crucial topics across politics, culture, sports, and fashion with discussions led by top news insiders.

15 Jan 2026 · 12m · 5 chapters

Iranian Londoners stand for change

Laila Jazayeri, Director of the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK

14 Jan 2026 · 13m · 8 chapters

Is London Lawless?

The Standard podcast features top news insiders discussing crucial topics in politics, culture, sport, fashion, and more, hosted by award-winning journalists and celebrity guests.

13 Jan 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters

Wet January: Why the Worst Month to Go Dry Is January

The episode of *The Standard* podcast, hosted by Alan Leer, features journalist Melanie McDonagh discussing the concept of “Wet January.” The discussion critiques the popular New Year’s campaigns…

12 Jan 2026 · 13m · 8 chapters

'It speaks straight to the heart': The Royal's Opera's Netia Jones on a misunderstood art form

8 Jan 2026 · 17m · 8 chapters

Labour hits new record low in London

In this episode, the podcast discusses the sharp decline in support for the Labour Party in London, as revealed by a recent poll.

7 Jan 2026 · 11m · 4 chapters

How Venezuela’s deposed leader struck a bizarre ‘win-win’ deal with London

In this episode of *The Standard*, host Charlie Duffield discusses the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro, the ousted president of Venezuela, and explores the unusual historical deal he struck with…

6 Jan 2026 · 15m · 7 chapters

In need of a laugh? The best comedy shows to see in 2026

Charlie Duffield welcomes listeners to The Standard Podcast.

5 Jan 2026 · 14m · 4 chapters

From Wuthering Heights to The Bride: Films we’re most excited for in 2026

Martin Robinson, Head of Culture at The Standard

2 Jan 2026 · 13m · 3 chapters

Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP, on Brave New World (Preview)

The Standard podcast features discussions by top news insiders on current events, including politics, culture, sports, and fashion. Episodes are released Monday to Friday at 4 PM.

31 Dec 2025 · 15m · 5 chapters

Has Netflix’s megahit Stranger Things lost its way?

30 Dec 2025 · 14m · 4 chapters

The best video games of 2025: from Wanderstop to Clair Obscur

29 Dec 2025 · 13m · 6 chapters

The best TV of 2025: from Adolescence to Hacks

In this episode, The Standard's Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer, Vicky Jessop, discusses the highlights and lowlights of the television landscape in 2025.

24 Dec 2025 · 17m