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Although the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in the UK this year, it’s important to remember that the 2023 event really belongs to the people of Ukraine.Last year, Kalush Orchestra won the competition with their song Stefania. The victory signalled a show of solidarity across Europe. Now in 2023, the Russia-Ukraine war is still unfolding, but ever resilient, Ukrainians are preparing to celebrate their achievement and compete once again in this year’s Eurovision.The award-winning singer, philanthropist and presenter, Tina Karol, who will be performing as a part of the grand final in the Eurovision Flag Parade, speaks to us from Kyiv, in between rehearsals. She explains how the country is coping as the war intensifies again, her mission to be a cultural ambassador and just what this year’s contest means to Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the seventh episode of the final season of Succession. The Evening Standard’s Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession. It’s election eve in episode seven, ‘Tailgate Party’, and a group of America's most influential players have gathered at Shiv and Tom’s before the big day.  Last minute allegiances are in the works, game-changing details are revealed about GoJo, and people’s true motivations are unveiled. Every Tuesday until the final of Succession, we’ll be reviewing each episode after it drops on the Leader podcast. Be sure to listen to hear analysis, insight and general fandom around one of the most talked about TV series ever. Succession is available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will May 6th be the last time we see a traditional royal coronation in the UK? Is public sentiment towards the monarchy changing? How might future coronations be different? Historians and experts Dr George Gross of King’s College London, Dr Alice Hunt of the University of Southampton and Dr Edward Owens discuss the prospect of future coronations, surviving traditions, and changing attitudes towards the monarchy. In this episode:How might Prince William’s coronation and other future ceremonies be different?How the sentiment behind coronations has changed since the 20th centuryRoyalists versus the general public: are people’s opinions of the royal family changing?The British royal family’s role in providing ‘stability’ Can this form of royal tradition last?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of ‘crowning’ royalty from the Egyptian era through to Roman times. Why are we holding Mediaeval ceremonies in 2023? How King Charles is ‘modernising’ the ceremony. Coronations expert George Gross from King’s College London explains the history of the ceremonies, and why certain traditions have continued for centuries. Plus Evening Standard reporter Emma Loffhagen discusses the running of the day, and who is and isn’t on the guest list. In this episode:The history of coronations explainedHow will this coronation be different to previous ceremonies?Fun facts on key coronation regaliaWho is and isn’t on the coronation guest list?Controversial figures on the listHow the public will celebrate the occasionFollow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big day’s nearly here for King Charles III, who’ll make the short journey to Westminster Abbey on Saturday for his coronation. So, how can you pick the best royal memorabilia that could be worth a more than your paid for it in the future?Plus, tips to avoid getting ripped off.The Leader podcast’s joined by Wizz Selvey, founder of brand and retail strategy agency Wizz&Co, and Anna Evans, head of sale for the fine and decorative department at London auctioneer Roseberys.Click here to find out more about owning a free coronation NFT courtesy of the Evening Standard and top crypto artist Trevor Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the sixth episode of the final season of Succession. The Evening Standard’s Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession. Episode six of season four was all about Waystar’s new project ‘Living+’. High-tech retirement housing that somehow combines entertainment, security, care and even potentially, eternal life? We see the interim ‘CE-bros’ make some bold - and very questionable - moves. There's multiple firings, ‘cool’ new rules and a very high-risk speech.Every Tuesday until the final of Succession, we’ll be reviewing each episode after it drops on the Leader podcast. Be sure to listen to hear analysis, insight and general fandom around one of the most talked about TV series ever. Succession is available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain’s technology sector has reached $1 trillion in value - that’s over £800 billion - which makes Britain only the third country ever to hit this financial milestone, after the US and China. The untold wealth of 100 tech company founders is revealed in the first Evening Standard Tech Rich List - but what do they spend their spare cash on?Vacuum cleaner tycoon Lord Dyson tops the list at over £17 billion, while Sir Richard Branson and Lord Sugar also make the top 10.Tech reporter Simon Hunt discusses the methodology behind the list, who’s up and who’s down, diversity in the digital sector and London’s business outlook.In part two, we meet Christian Angermayer, founder of life sciences and fintech backers Apeiron Investment Group - who's on the ES Tech Rich List.We discuss London’s future for global tech culture, how Brexit’s impacted business confidence, biotech investment in psychedelic drugs such as magic mushrooms for healing therapies - and his ancient art collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent track went viral that was programmed through artificial intelligence to write a song sounding like a collaboration between Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd, dubbed Heart on My Sleeve.This episode of The Leader podcast looks at the boom in robot-made music, including new tracks and mash-ups by famous artists - but would you add these artificial songs to your party playlist?Analysis with The Prodigy’s veteran front of house engineer Jon Burton, who's a senior lecturer in entertainment engineering at the University of Derby, and Evening Standard music reporter Jonathan Kanengoni.We discuss whether AI-made tunes can be considered art, what it means for live music and who’ll get the royalties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London’s original one-day Travelcard made of paper, was once the affordable magnet-strip ticket unlocking the capital for the masses - but now Mayor Sadiq Khan’s considering scrapping it, after 40 years’ service.Amid financial pressures, Khan’s looking to ditch the ‘all-you-can-travel’ physical tickets as tube, bus and rail passengers move to pay-as-you-ride contactless payments.But there are concerns losing the iconic transport pass could see commuters suffering more financial misery.The Leader podcast’s joined by Dr James Fowler, a lecturer in strategy at the University of Essex Business School and author of Strategy and Managed Decline: London Transport 1948-87. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the fifth episode of the final season of Succession. The Evening Standard’s Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession. Episode five of season four, ‘Kill List’, saw the Roys, Waystar Royco’s top players and even Greg, off to Norway to get the long-awaited GoJo deal over the line.Despite the serene surroundings, it was anything but relaxing. There were painfully awkward meetings, cut-throat business moves and plenty of family backstabbing. I mean it is Succession.Every Tuesday until the final of Succession, we’ll be reviewing each episode after it drops on the Leader podcast. Be sure to listen to hear analysis, insight and general fandom around one of the most talked about TV series ever. Succession is available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.