

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.

London’s Unemployment Rate Hits 11-Year-High Ahead of Autumn Budget
12 Nov 2025 · 14m
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
Ann Lipton (Law Professor), Vicky Jessop (Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer)
7 Nov 2025 · 17m
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
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?
4 Nov 2025 · 17m
Mustafa Qadri, founder and CEO of Equidem
3 Nov 2025 · 17m
Alice Cockerell (Freelance Journalist), Martin Robinson (Head of Culture)
31 Oct 2025 · 15m
Rachael Burford (Chief Political Correspondent), Nick Curtis (Chief Theatre Critic)
30 Oct 2025 · 17m
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
28 Oct 2025 · 16m
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
In this episode of *The Standard*, host Charlie Duffield discusses two main topics:
24 Oct 2025 · 17m
Flooding Fears as Storm Benjamin Hits
23 Oct 2025 · 16m
Inside London’s Grooming Gang Shame
22 Oct 2025 · 17m
Virginia Giuffre's book, *Nobody's Girl*: the most staggering revelations
21 Oct 2025 · 15m
The Standard podcast delivers insights on politics, culture, and current events.
20 Oct 2025 · 17m
Electric London – People, Policy and the Price of Change
18 Oct 2025 · 14m
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
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
In this episode, The Standard discusses a proposed pay increase for tube drivers in London, aimed at preventing future strikes.
15 Oct 2025 · 16m
Joe Evans (Institute for Public Policy Research), Vicky Jessop (Culture Writer)
14 Oct 2025 · 17m
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
10 Oct 2025 · 17m