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We’re in the midst of 96 hours of industrial action from junior doctors which is being described as ‘the most disruptive strike in NHS history’, and some hospitals are struggling to cope. Daniel Keane, the Evening Standard’s Health Reporter, explains the impact being felt and whether we could see an end to this dispute anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the third episode of the final season of Succession. “I can’t forgive you but it’s OK and I love you”- Kendall The Evening Standard’s Martin Robinson, Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession. Episode three of season four, ‘Connor's wedding’, was one for the TV history books… and we’ve got a lot to unpack. 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.

Artworks made by artificial intelligence usually need human commands to bring its often very odd creations to life - but what do computers dream up when left to their own devices?The Leader podcast sought out two of London’s experts in this emerging field, and also discovered the next phase of the technology - IRL programmed drawing droids, such as one called Baxter with a mechanical sketching arm.You’ll also learn why it takes a robot to catch online deepfakes.We’re joined by Professor Frederic Fol Leymarie from Goldsmith’s College, a veteran in the artistic use of computer vision, and Terence Broad, senior lecturer in data science and AI creative industries at University of the Arts London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump faces 34 felony charges and potentially even a jail sentence as he's the first former leader of the free world to be arrested and charged.There were surreal scenes at Manhattan Criminal Court - just 15 chauffeur-driven minutes from Trump Tower - as he entered a not guilty plea over a case centring around alleged “catch-and-kill” hush money payments made in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.The Leader podcast discovers more about the case's timeline and why a blockbuster trial could bigger than Watergate.We’re joined by Julie Norman, an associate professor and co-director of the UCL Centre on US Politics, plus Evening Standard deputy political editor David Bond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s like Jaws, if everyone in Jaws worked for Jaws” - GregThe Evening Standard’s Martin Robinson, Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession. Analysing the key stand out moments from ‘Rehearsal’, episode 2 of season 4. From Logan moving like Jaws in the ATN newsroom, Kerry 'popping her betrayal cherry’, complications with the GoJo deal and an incredibly awkward showdown at a karaoke bar. But, what do these events all mean for the future of Waystar Royco? Every Tuesday from now 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.

Mass teacher strikes in England have been voted through at the National Education Union’s conference in Harrogate.Teachers are set to walkout within weeks after a huge majority of NEU members turned down an offer they described as “insulting”.The latest strike days come as pupils in Years 11 and 13 knuckle down for their GSCEs and A Levels revision.To discuss the repercussions of the NEU vote, the Leader podcast’s joined by Baz Ramaiah, a former London teacher and head of policy at the Centre for Education and Youth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our How to be a CEO podcast. To hear the full thing click here.Levi Roots' success on Dragon’s Den is legendary, and he speaks about it like it’s a tale from mythical times. When he got home that night, he says he held the guitar he’d used in his pitch aloft and told his mum “I slayed the dragon". He's been on a real 'hero’s journey'; his breakthrough coming at 48 years old, when he had to borrow money just to get to the BBC’s studios. Now he's the head of a multi-million food empire, but for how much longer does he want to stay at the top? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning, in this episode we discuss some distressing issues around sexual violence. The Evening Standard’s Maddy Mussen on her investigation into how the dangerous and degrading trend of choking is becoming more common in sex. Both consensual and non consensual. Maddy also reveals the story of 20-year-old Charlotte, who has been non consensually choked every time she’s had sex and the impact it has had on her. If you’ve been affected by issues raised in this episode then you can call Rape Crisis for free on 0808 500 2222, or contact them via their website https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ You can read more on this story from Maddy Mussen here: https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/choking-during-sex-gen-z-nonconsensual-education-b1069230.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As ITV’s Six Four hits our screens, we hear from Grey's Anatomy and Trainspotting star, Kevin McKidd, about his role in the new gritty British crime drama.Kevin reveals why his dad is the ultimate litmus test when it comes to these types of stories, what it was like returning home to Scotland to film and whether a series two could be on the cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As tributes continue to pour in following the sudden passing of British TV and radio icon Paul O’Grady at 67, we take a look back at his incredible career and the force that was Lily Savage, with the Evening Standard’s Arts Correspondent, Robert Dex. In part two, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Head of Canine Behaviour, Ali Taylor, explains what it was like filming the hit show ITV’s For the Love of Dogs with Paul and the lasting impact he’s had on the animal rescue centre.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.