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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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London’s unemployment rate hits 11-year-high ahead of Autumn Budget

London’s Unemployment Rate Hits 11-Year-High Ahead of Autumn Budget

12 Nov 2025 · 14m

Why are London councillors running for office in Bangladesh?

The Standard podcast offers insights from top news insiders discussing current topics in politics, culture, sports, and more. Hosted from London, episodes air Monday to Friday at 4 PM.

11 Nov 2025 · 14m

Will Elon Musk become the world’s first trillionaire?

Ann Lipton (Law Professor), Vicky Jessop (Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer)

7 Nov 2025 · 17m

Tipping point: Inside Britain’s broken justice system

The Standard podcast discusses key issues in politics, culture, sports, and fashion from London, featuring insights from top news insiders and celebrity guests.

6 Nov 2025 · 15m

‘Human errors’ led to grooming gang cases being dropped, review finds

This episode discusses alarming findings from a review that reveals "human errors" led to the dropping of police investigations into grooming gangs involved in child sexual abuse.

5 Nov 2025 · 16m

Is the Chancellor about to break Labour’s tax manifesto promise?

Is the Chancellor about to break Labour’s tax manifesto promise?

4 Nov 2025 · 17m

Why is Dubai such a magnet for Londoners?

Mustafa Qadri, founder and CEO of Equidem

3 Nov 2025 · 17m

The Duke of York's fall from grace

Alice Cockerell (Freelance Journalist), Martin Robinson (Head of Culture)

31 Oct 2025 · 15m

Will the Chancellor be sacked over her rental rules breach?

Rachael Burford (Chief Political Correspondent), Nick Curtis (Chief Theatre Critic)

30 Oct 2025 · 17m

How will Rachel Reeves fix the budget black hole?

The Standard podcast provides insightful discussions on contemporary issues, including politics, culture, sports, and fashion, featuring top journalists and celebrity guests.

29 Oct 2025 · 16m

Asylum system shake up as migrants moved to military sites

Asylum System Shake Up as Migrants Moved to Military Sites

28 Oct 2025 · 16m

Billions squandered on migrant hotels due to Home Office ‘incompetence’

From London, The Standard podcast features discussions on pressing topics by top news insiders, covering politics, culture, and more. New episodes are released Monday to Friday at 4 PM.

27 Oct 2025 · 15m

Where are London’s violent crime hotspots?

In this episode of *The Standard*, host Charlie Duffield discusses two main topics:

24 Oct 2025 · 17m

Flooding fears as Storm Benjamin hits

Flooding Fears as Storm Benjamin Hits

23 Oct 2025 · 16m

Inside London’s grooming gang shame

Inside London’s Grooming Gang Shame

22 Oct 2025 · 17m

Virginia Giuffre's book, Nobody's Girl: the most staggering revelations

Virginia Giuffre's book, *Nobody's Girl*: the most staggering revelations

21 Oct 2025 · 15m

How Starmer’s Chagos fiasco sent a London council into meltdown

The Standard podcast delivers insights on politics, culture, and current events.

20 Oct 2025 · 17m

Leading the Charge: Electric London – People, Policy and the Price of Change

Electric London – People, Policy and the Price of Change

18 Oct 2025 · 14m

The Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

In this episode, the discussion centers around the controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an upcoming Europa League match against Aston Villa.

17 Oct 2025 · 16m

Starmer under pressure as China spy case row escalates

A daily podcast delivering insights on current events from London, discussing topics ranging from politics and culture to sports and fashion.

16 Oct 2025 · 16m

Tube drivers set for £80,000 salary in TfL bid to stop strikes

In this episode, The Standard discusses a proposed pay increase for tube drivers in London, aimed at preventing future strikes.

15 Oct 2025 · 16m

Is there a jobs apocalypse?

Joe Evans (Institute for Public Policy Research), Vicky Jessop (Culture Writer)

14 Oct 2025 · 17m

Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East'

In this episode of *The Standard*, hosted by Charlie Duffield, the discussion revolves around recent political developments in the Middle East, particularly the return of Israeli hostages and the…

13 Oct 2025 · 16m

London gets £36.5 million boost to tackle homelessness as council costs soar

London gets £36.5 million boost to tackle homelessness as council costs soar

10 Oct 2025 · 17m