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Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both secured their parties’ nominations to seal the first White House election rematch in almost 70 years.Both candidates dominated Tuesday’s primaries in swing-state Georgia, deep-red Mississippi and Democratic-leaning Washington.The Standard podcast examines the issues set to frame this blockbuster 2024 race for the White House.Insight with Evening Standard deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Princess of Wales is said to be “saddened” over the doctored photo which has engulfed the royal family in controversy.Kate has publicly taken the blame for the manipulated image released by Kensington Palace and issued a personal apology for the “confusion”.In this episode of the Standard podcast, we’ll examine what happened, why it’s hit the front pages and balancing privacy with transparency of the royal family’s business.Kate underwent surgery at the London Clinic on January 16, but details of her condition have been kept private, and she is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.Latest with Evening Standard reporter Robert Dex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This second episode of Who Wants to be a London Mayor - a special series for The Standard podcast - focusses on transport, from road to rail.ES Magazine deputy editor Hamish MacBain meets a cabbie, rides London’s deepest Tube and hears voters’ commuting concerns.Hamish is joined by black cab driver Suzanne Sullivan, Campaign for Better Transport’s Michael Solomon Williams and a cast of Londoners, who reveal their verdicts on the capital’s public transport.Every Monday until City Hall election day on 2 May, we’re looking at the key issues before the capital chooses its next mayor. Follow us on X or Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taken from our theatre podcast, joining us from the launch of their new musical, Why Am I So Single?, Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow, the creators of Six the musical, talk to our chief theatre critic Nick Curtis.To hear the full episode of The Standard Theatre Podcast click this link: lnk.to/zHhmCd.This interview took place in February 2024.For all the latest theatre and culture news head to https://www.standard.co.uk/culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Becky Laxton-Bass, Company Director of Women of London, takes us on a trip back in time to discuss the pivotal events and pioneering female figures from around the capital that helped shape history. Becky also shares some stories of lesser known groundbreaking women, discusses the dangers of lost stories, and explains why more needs to be done to ensure women’s history is always remembered.Read more from The Standard about IWD here: https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/international-womens-day Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a deep dive into all the housing and property related announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget with India Block, The Standard’s Homes & Property Deputy Editor. Stamp duty, non-dom status, capital gains tax, regeneration schemes and a crackdown on short-term rentals - they were all in there, but what exactly does it all mean for you?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Budget and how it affects you. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt comes out swinging with billions of pounds of personal tax cuts to boost his party’s electoral hopes - and box in Labour and the Liberal Democrats. The Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, discusses whether or not it’s a blockbuster Budget for the Conservatives, and if it’s enough to win over voters ahead of the upcoming general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once one of the biggest shows on television, Celebrity Big Brother UK is back after six long years. Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and even Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, are in the house this time around, but can the reboot deliver the same reality TV gold of its predecessor? Emily Phillips, Associate Editor of ES Magazine, gives her verdict on the lineup and whether or not CBBUK has a place in TV in 2024.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of a special series for The Standard podcast called ‘Who Wants to be a London Mayor’, ES Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Hamish MacBain, asks what’s the point of the position? Hamish is joined by Ross Lydall, our City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, and Noah Vickers, our Local Democracy Reporter to discuss the history and powers of the role.Every Monday between now and election day on 2nd May, we’ll be looking at the key issues and talking points that matter most to Londoners before choosing our next mayor. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.