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24/10/2024

Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed"

On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape. “It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS” Also in this episode: The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without itHow young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to lifeHelen reflects on spirituality, the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, but why she doesn't believe in God.Russian heritage and the complexities of her identityHow Helen stays youthful, both in body and mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/10/2024

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40 min
02/10/2024

Middle East crisis: how involved is UK military?

As the world awaits Israel’s response to rocket attacks by Iran, what role did British forces play defending the country? In this episode of The Standard podcast we’ll also look at the UK government’s handling of the crisis, with Britons told to leave Lebanon as Israel continues to pound Tehran-backed Hezbollah and ground operations begin. Around 180 Iranian rockets were fired on Tuesday night as Iran’s response to Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah, and follows devastating pager-based attacks against the terror group. Evening Standard defence editor Robert Fox explains the significance of Iran’s rocket barrage targeting Israel. In part two, the average UK household energy bill has now increased by £149 after Ofgem raised its price cap just as the winter months begin. The Standard podcast is joined by Jonathan Marshall, principal economist at the Resolution Foundation think-tank, who discuss context of the latest increase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/10/2024

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10 min
27/09/2023

Rosebank: Controversy over oil & gas field

A huge UK oil and gas field, Rosebank, has just been given the green light for development and production. The controversial decision has been made despite widespread criticism. The field contains up to 350 million barrels of oil and is currently one of the largest untapped discoveries in UK waters. We’re joined by Jess Ralston, head of energy at the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit think tank. She shares her analysis on what this means for the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/09/2023

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12 min
29/02/2024

Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice

Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. And musician Marcus Flaherty tells us how he thinks the Method has helped him with some of the symptoms of MS. In this episode: · Wim Hof reveals he developed ‘The Method’ to recover from the “emotional agony” following the death of his wife · What happened the first time he entered ice cold water, and why did he want to do it again? · How he’s trained his body to stay under the ice “for up to seven minutes” · The scientific studies he says support his claims · Rita Ora tells us about the surprise birthday visit she arranged with Wim for her husband Taika Waititi – and how he stayed in an ice bath for 30 minutes · Her own use of both heat and cold as part of her wellness routine · Her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and the techniques she uses to overcome them · Why she wants Wim to release a playlist of music he gave her as an album. If you enjoyed this episode of Brave New World, please leave us a rating and review. Hit your follow button to make sure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/02/2024

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41 min
13/11/2024

Trump hands Elon Musk efficiency role in new administration

President-elect Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk the job of running a new 'Department of Government Efficiency' as part of his new cabinet. The London Standard’s deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi joins us for the latest. Plus, we head to Lisbon to speak to Web Summit co-founder, Paddy Cosgrave. Also in this episode: Amazon pulls the plug on FreeveeCould LED lights reduce chances of a great white shark attack? Australian scientists find cannabis might actually improve sleep£500m skills drive for new generation of engineers and scientistsOysters make a triumphant return after 100 years of local extinction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/11/2024

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9 min
05/11/2024

US election 2024: Could the Supreme Court decide the president?

It’s election day in the US and polls suggest that it’s neck and neck between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, joins us to discuss what role the Supreme Court could play in this extremely close race. In part two, Nick Curtis, the Standard’s Chief Theatre Critic, gives his verdict on the latest movie installment from Britain’s most famous bear, Paddington in Peru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/11/2024

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16 min
04/04/2024

Jonathan Haidt: What has social media done to our children?

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book ‘The Anxious Generation’ argues we’re overprotecting our children in real life, and underprotecting them online. In this special episode he tells Evgeny why he believes smartphones and social media have led to rises in anxiety, depression and suicide among young people, and why we have to “put the technology genie back in the bottle”. They also discuss: · The polarisation of politics and how it began before social media · Why the evolution of social media has led to the return of “tribalism” in society · Why war between competing powers is “likely to return” · How ideas spread on US college campuses can go viral across the world · What happens when you introduce fear into a liberal democracy · How we “utterly failed” with the introduction of AI · Has social media “rewired our children’s brains”? · Why parents have to let their kids go out again, and learn to fend for themselves · Why he believes Mark Zuckerberg “could and should have done more” to protect young people The second season of Brave New World is coming soon, hit the follow button on your podcast provider so you don’t miss an episode, and if you enjoyed this show please leave us a rating and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04/04/2024

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54 min
04/11/2024

US election 2024: The road to the White House

Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, discusses the most pivotal moments from an extraordinary campaign trail. There’s been assassination attempts, court cases, high-profile blunders, a new Democratic nominee, and plenty of drama. But, where does this all leave the presidential race now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04/11/2024

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14 min
31/01/2022

Behind ‘Francis Bacon: Man and Beast’

A new Francis Bacon exhibition at the Royal Academy in London is considered so extreme it’s been given a ‘trigger warning’. ‘Francis Bacon: Man and Beast’ explores the artist’s fascination with animals, their traits, instincts as well as human animalistic behaviours. It’s definitely not one for the faint of heart. We hear from Michael Peppiatt, writer, art historian and curator of the exhibition. He was also a friend of Bacon’s for 30 years. We hear about the inspiration behind this collection as well as his incredible insight into the world of Francis Bacon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/01/2022

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9 min
03/12/2023

Patrick Vaill on Stranger Things - The First Shadow, & our reviews of the week!

Oklahoma! star Patrick Vaill, who’s starring as Dr Brenner in the new stage production of Stranger Things - The First Shadow, joins us to discuss everything from the upside down. We review Alice Birch’s adaptation of Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba, starring Dame Harriet Walter and Isis Hainsworth, directed by Rebecca Frecknall. And for our second review it’s Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer at the Orange Tree theatre in Richmond. This is a Christmas set version of the play, but is it a festive treat or a load of baubles? We discuss A Mirror coming to the West End in 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s comments about more investment needed for British shows, and we ask you what your first memory of theatre is. Let us know at theatrepod@standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/12/2023

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40 min

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