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The Evening Standard's City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, Ross Lydall, sits down with the shortlisted three Tory candidates hoping to represent their party in the 2024 London mayoral elections. London Assembly member Susan Hall, tech entrepreneur Dan Korski and barrister Moz Hossain - who all want to be the one from the Conservatives to face Labour’s Sadiq Khan.We hear their personal - and in some cases incredible - stories about what lead them here, how they would change the capital, and ultimately, why they should be the next Mayor of London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mayor of London is facing one of his biggest tests yet with a legal showdown on 4th July over the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone.Five Tory councils claim the Mayor acted unlawfully in the way he proposed to widen the zone to the Greater London boundary on 29th August.Sadiq Khan’s controversial flagship policy to tackle the capital’s toxic air is emerging as a key issue in the 2024 mayoral election - and the row could also influence voters in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. The Evening Standard’s City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, Ross Lydall, explains how much is on the line with this legal challenge, the potential repercussions of the case, and whether the Ulez expansion could be Sadiq Khan’s downfall.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show, How to be a CEO. Raphael Sofoluke is the CEO and founder of the Black Business Show, part of Black Business Week. The event is now the biggest in the UK and Europe, with around 15,000 attendees expected in 2023. But it started as a side-hustle! To hear the interview in full click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Record numbers of families are being put up in hotels in London. Being ghosted by agents and the “massive” rental affordability requirements. Raising a 3-year-old in a hotel room. 28-year-old mum Nicole Bent explains how she ended up living in a North London hotel, why it’s costing her so much in food, and what she thinks needs to change to help people in her position. In this episode:How Nicole went from private accommodation to a hotel room in six monthsThe reality of living without a fridge or kitchenRelying on take-aways to feed her daughterHow landlords discriminate potential tenants“It’s impossible for families to afford that rent”Should landlords be privy to people’s benefits?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Boris Johnson committed a “serious, serious contempt”. 180-page report deconstructed. Boris brands report findings 'deranged’. Is his punishment enough? Our Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford discusses the report, what punishment awaits Mr Johnson, how the public might respond, and what might happen next. In this episode:The key points from the Privileges Committee’s reportHow Boris responded to the findingsWhat punishment will the former Prime Minister face?MPs will be asked to ‘approve’ report findingsAre the public ‘fatigued’ about PartygateWill this report resonate with the public?Could this be the end for Boris Johnson in British politics?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six years after the Grenfell tragedy, survivors and witnesses tell their story from the night, and reveal the legacy left by the fire. Tiago Alves and Joe Delaney, who both escaped the building, are joined by our Crime Reporter John Dunne, and former Evening Standard photographer Jeremy Selwyn who both covered the Grenfell fire in 2017. Please note: This episode contains the stories of Grenfell survivors and some graphic details which some listeners may find distressing.In this episode:Stories from the night retold Why Jeremy no longer looks at the stark picture he took of the buildingHow therapy has helped Tiago cope with the tragedyThe moment Joe tried to declare a major incidentHow John could ‘still smell’ the smoke months afterwardsHow changing government ministers have scuppered attempts to affect changeIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode then you can contact the mental health charity Mind on 0300 123 3393 or online here.Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the start of the Covid-19 Inquiry, where the way in which the Government handled the pandemic will be fully investigated. It'll take at least three years to get all the answers, but at the heart of this inquiry are documents, WhatsApp messages and bereaved families waiting to know the truth.Tristan Kirk, the Evening Standard’s Courts Correspondent, takes us through the key moments of the first day, what to expect as the inquiry continues and the potential repercussions of its findings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson clash over honours list saga. Three by-elections triggered as Tory MPs quit. Can the Conservative Party bounce back from this latest drama? Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil discusses the impact these resignations will have on the Conservative party, and how Rishi Sunak can bounce back from this latest set-back. In this episode:How the MP resignations came out of the blueHow they are linked to Boris Johnson’s resignation honours listWill Rishi Sunak’s comments help him?Are we expecting any more resignations?How will the Prime Minister bounce back?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show, How to be a CEO. Every start-up has an origin story. Vishal Marria’s is pretty dramatic. It began when he was just nine years old, and was attacked by four men who held a knife to his neck in a raid on his father’s cash and carry store. That traumatic moment sparked an interest in crime that took him into data analytics, and eventually the founding of Quantexa – a tech firm that’s been used by major banks and international police to “find the bad guys”, rooting out fraud, money laundering and more. He’s built a company recently valued at 1 point 8 billion dollars, in just seven years.To listen to the full interview click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An art charity backed by Banksy, Tracey Emin and Gilbert & George is helping divert hundreds of young Londoners away from knife crime and serious violence every year - with creative disciplines from nail painting to podcasting.Now, Art Against Knives has produced a report with civil rights group Liberty in the hope of finding what it describes as a “non-policing solution” to London’s tragic battle against rising knife crime, amid youth services ravaged by years of austerity and council cuts.The project was founded by Oliver Hemsley, who as a 20-year-old Central St Martin’s student in 2008 was left paralysed and in a wheelchair after being stabbed in a random, unprovoked teen gang attack.As part of his recovery, the promising fashion designer’s friends helped raise cash and secure donated artworks for auction from some of Britain’s biggest creative names - and Art Against Knives was born, co-founded with Hemsley's business partner Katy Dawe.This episode was recorded in Barnet, a borough where Met data shows knife crime’s up over 20 per cent since last year.We met the charity's chief executive Dr Sally Zlotowitz to discuss their work, their report with Liberty, young people’s perceptions of the police, plus the social impact of lockdowns and the cost of living crisis on young Londoners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Universal basic income is the levelling up trial that’s been getting some considerable attention.Now, after projects testing the social welfare scheme in other parts of the world, two similar experiments for here in England are being drawn-up, one in north London’s East Finchley and the other in Jarrow, South Tyneside.In the capital, it would see 15 participants given £1,600 per month for two years - just over £575,000 in total - in the hope it can help alleviate poverty for some of the worst-off Londoners so they can pursue studies and work.The idea is that automatically giving trial participants the same amount of cash could also reduce the cost to taxpayers of running a complex means-tested benefits system.But the controversial scheme’s critics say it’s costly, unproven and gives people money for nothing.To find out more, The Leader podcast’s in East Finchley, where volunteers are working with the think-tank Autonomy to bring the scheme to life, subject to a considerable funding boost.We’re at the Grange Big Local resident-led, lottery-funded community project, with Julia Hines, a board member and volunteer who’s helping facilitate the universal basic income trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple says its eye-tracking Vision Pro mixed reality headset heralds the “era of spatial computing” to browse and game with a digitised version of the world overlaid onto actual reality.The tech giant's boss Tim Cook promises the nearly £3,000 Mac for your face will “unlock experience like nothing we’ve ever seen” in a new metaverse.But what are the risks to young minds from this increasingly immersive computing experience that cuts users off from the physical realm?This episode of the Leader podcast sought out two psychologists expert in the impact of VR on child mental health. In part one, we’re joined by Dr Elena Martellozzo, associate professor of criminology at Middlesex University and associate director of the Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies, who’s specialises in issues around online harm and is currently researching the metaverse.Then in part two, we speak with Sonia Livingstone, a professor of social psychology at the London School of Economics, who researches children’s digital lives.We discuss the impact of VR on the brain, harassment risks, gamification and how cooking can help children stay grounded in the real world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s day one for Prince Harry giving evidence in his claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror - the first British royal to give court testimony in more than 130 years.This episode of the Leader podcast is brought to you, in part, from outside the Rolls Building of the Royal Courts of Justice in the City of London, where the Duke of Sussex is suing Mirror Group Newspapers for damages.He’s claiming journalists at its titles – which also include the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People – were linked to methods including phone hacking, so-called “blagging” or gaining information by deception and use of private investigators for unlawful activities. MGN denies all allegations against it.Revelations from Harry’s much-awaited witness box appearance at courtroom 15 and in his 55-page witness statement cover royal family members, the government and close friends as he continues a personal crusade against the tabloid media.For the latest, plus the wider context of Harry’s multiple civil claims, we’re joined by Evening Standard courts correspondent Tristan Kirk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of London households are being hit with a fresh property squeeze as lenders hike interest rates again.Now, according to financial data firm Moneyfacts, the average two-year fixed-rate mortgage deal costs £35 more per month than it did a couple of weeks ago, following successive Bank of England base rate rises.It comes after TSB withdrew its ten-year fixed-rate, while Coventry Building Society is set to increase prices for two, three and five-year deals.The hikes are being fuelled by inflation figures stuck stubbornly at 8.7 per cent.Meanwhile, a record fifth of first-time buyers signed up to 35-year mortgages - so will be paying off property debt past retirement and into their 70s.The Leader podcast’s joined by Dr Jeevun Sandher, who's head of economics at the New Economics Foundation and Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Loughborough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business podcast, How to be a CEO.Recorded live at the Evening Standard’s SME EXPO at ExCel London, Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson - one half of the hip-hop duo Krept & Konan - and influencer, Sasha Ellese Gilbert, share the story of how they co-founded the sell-out brand Nala's Baby.Originally devised in lockdown as a solution to their daughter's eczema, the company is skincare and haircare free from toxins, chemicals and parabens. It is also cruelty and tear free, vegan, eczema-friendly and fully recyclable.To hear the full episode click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pride month is officially here. Taking over the calendars every June, there’s events, festivals, exhibitions and even more, all celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. El Hunt, feature writer for the Evening Standard, explains the importance of Pride and gives you her top picks on the best things to see and do. In part two, we look at why we’re in the midst of a noughties revival with music journalist Jonathan Kanengoni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After warnings from experts that artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, the Evening Standard’s senior feature writer and commissioning editor, Katie Strick, takes us on a deep dive into the risks of the technology. What the research suggests, the predictions from leading figures, and ultimately, just how worried we should all be about AI.You can read more on this story here: https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/ai-apocalypse-life-robots-take-over-elon-musk-chatgpt-b1078423.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the first of three days of industrial action affecting trains this week. Unions are being accused of targeting big events as the latest action comes at half term and with the FA Cup final at Wembley.Rachael Burford, the Evening Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent, explains everything you need to know about the latest round of rail strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the last episode ever of Succession. We now know the identity of Waystar Royco’s next CEO, the actual successor. Four seasons, 39 episodes, umpteen brutal insults, thousands of f-bombs and countless amounts of family backstabbing… have amounted to this final decision.  The Evening Standard’s Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the last ever episode of Succession. We unpack everything from the show as a whole, give our verdict on the ultimate victor and discuss how the ending compares to others in TV history.Succession is available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in April for How to be a CEO this is a cut-down bonus episode as part of Leader Weekends. When you’re rushing to become a CEO, or have the job and are just trying to stay on top of it all, the idea of a day off may be laughable at times. But securing a fair work/life balance can be an achievement in itself. How’s this for an idea: A four-day week? Anne-Marie Lister is the chief people officer who led Atom Bank through a giant transformation in working practice. A trial at the end of 2021 was such a success they decided to make it permanent; following an increase in productivity, and a lot of talent wanting to join a bank with barely a decade’s history behind it.To hear the full episode click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The town of Kiruna in Sweden is being moved building by building to facilitate new mining activity, in what’s thought to be Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals. But do we need to mine for such materials? Can we recycle what we already have instead? Kiruna’s Head of Planning Nina Eliason discusses the move, and Anders Lindberg from mining firm LKAB explains what they hope to recover from the mine. Plus Robbie Staniforth from Ecosurety explains why e-waste recycling isn’t very popular, but why it is needed. In this episode:Why is Kiruna being moved?Why move the buildings, instead of re-building the city elsewhere?The precious metals within the Per Geiger DepositHow substances from the mine can be used for everything from tech to fertilisersHave we mined enough precious metals?How much of a smartphone can actually be recycled?The complicated process of recycling chips and batteriesWhy government legislation is needed to make e-waste recycling viableFollow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the death of the 80s music icon, the Evening Standard's Robert Dex discusses the ups and downs of her life and career, her incredible 80s comeback, the moment she left him starstruck, and the legacy she leaves behind. In this episode:How Tina Turner left Rob starstruckWhy her 80s comeback was so specialThe abuse Tina suffered and how she dealt with itHow Tina turned to BuddhismWhat will Tina’s legacy be?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Audio Credit: Tina Turner/Capitol, Johnny Carson, Tina Turner Musical Limited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taken from our theatre podcast, Eddie Izzard speaks with the Evening Standard’s Chief Theatre Critic Nick Curtis about her one-woman adaptation of Dickens’s Great Expectations, her gender fluidity, and her personal drive to succeed. In this episode:Izzard explains her names & pronounsHow Izzard’s one-woman Great Expectations show was bornWhy it was launched in New YorkHow Izzard’s adapted from comedy into actingThe rave reviews from the New York showIzzard’s one-woman Hamlet showWhy the ‘vast majority’ of people are vying for a ‘live and let live world’How being gender fluid supports Izzard’s male and female rolesYou can listen to more of this interview from the Evening Standard Theatre Podcast here. Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the ninth episode of the final season of Succession. The Evening Standard’s Elizabeth Gregory, Hamish MacBain and Martin Robinson are here to review the penultimate episode of Succession. It was one hell of a send off for Logan Roy. The show’s best characters returned for the epic high-pressure funeral. Giving us tears, drama and clear frontrunners for Waystar’s next CEO. With just one more instalment left to go from TV’s most complicated and powerful family, the crown is within reach… but who will be the ultimate victor and succeed? Succession is available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US candy stores of Oxford Street: business rates unpaid, illegal goods seized and money laundering exposed. The Evening Standard’s Anthony France discusses the criminality behind some of the American sweet shops along the capital’s most popular shopping promenade, and how authorities are fighting back against them. In this episode:The shops selling counterfeit goodsHow Anthony was “stonewalled” by staffWestminster Council owed millions in unpaid business ratesHow some stores are ‘cleaning’ laundered moneyHow fewer checks are needed to open a business than to apply for a library cardThe legitimate stores being impactedFollow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show How to be a CEO. Listen to the full episode here.When you’re going into business, it’s always good to bring someone along with you. How did What Not to Wear’s Trinny Woodall build a multi-million-pound business? She didn’t start with that number in 2017. In fact, the number some potential investors were more interested in was 51 - her age when her company, Trinny London, launched.‘Trinny’s Tribe’ has also been a huge part of Woodall’s success building her makeup empire. In this episode: Her first business, selling bows as a 16-year-old Age bias from potential investors Why she stood by her plan to sell to 35+, not 20-year-olds The value of slow retention and community engagement over rapid growth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Leader podcast visits Roseberys Fine Art Auctioneers in south London to discover how artists in the Old Master period expressed themselves.We’ll hear how creatives have revealed their individualism through the centuries with Lara L’vov-Basirov, Roseberys’ head of sale and specialist in Old Master, British and European Pictures.It’s all part of gathering inspiration for the Evening Standard Art Prize, which is back for 2023 and looking for entries with the theme of A Portrait of You - celebrating self-expression in sculpture, textiles, ceramics, glassware, jewellery or wood carving.Twelve shortlisted artists will have their work exhibited in central London, plus a £5,000 cash prize and a bespoke fragrance courtesy of the competition’s sponsor, perfume brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle.In this episode, you can also learn all about how to get involved - and what the judging panel will look for in the entries, with Evening Standard culture editor Nancy Durrant.The competition closes on 15 June.Find out more at standard.co.uk/culture/art-prize Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How hot will London be as global temperatures creep upwards?Scientists say there’s now a 66 per cent chance the 2015 Paris agreement’s 1.5C global warming threshold will be breached within the next four years.In this episode of The Leader podcast, we examine how London could be impacted by the devastating effects of climate change unless urgent action is taken by government, business and the people. You’ve seen those often angry confrontations between drivers and Just Stop Oil protesters at flashpoints throughout the capital - but while we may not agree with their means, they’re undoubtedly shining a light on the challenges we face.Breaching 1.5C annually for a decade or more would see more intense heatwaves, even worse than London’s recent baking summers, and heightened pollution.To find out what this means for Londoners and our dense urban infrastructure - plus how to do your bit, we’re joined by Laurie Laybourn, author of Planet on Fire: A Manifesto for the Age of Environmental Breakdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a “super-hub” planned for the high-speed London-to-Birmingham rail link once the Cameron-Osborne government’s flagship transport project be headed for the buffers?Because a four-and-a-half mile stretch crucial for getting passengers into central London from HS2’s planned Old Oak Common interchange, near Wormwood Scrubs, is on ice as Euston project costs rocket from £2.6 billion to £4.8 billion.Now the Department for Transport’s delaying the Euston project until the 2040s - that’s a decade later than planned - as construction costs spiral and designers struggle to make the new HS2 station fit with the existing terminus.Nearby Camden residents have already suffered years of anxiety from the disruption - now they’re in limbo living near a vast crater of a building site, with many fearing for their property values, structural integrity from tunnelling and mental health.The Leader podcast speaks with freelance journalist Ella Jessel, who’s been investigating the project for the Standard’s Homes & Property.Plus, how residents in Primrose Hill have seen their property prices fall and daily lives disrupted, with actress and local campaigner Annabel Leventon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the eighth episode of the final season of Succession.The Evening Standard’s Elizabeth Gregory, Hamish MacBain and Martin Robinson are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession.America decided… or did it? Election night saw Shiv exposed, morals and ethics go out of the window, political allegiances formed… and the start of chaos unfolding that threatens to engulf the whole country.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.

Wearing his trademark olive green military fatigues, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has touched down in the UK to negotiate a major weapons deal.From Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Chequers retreat, it's been promised hundreds of long-range attack drones will be given to help counter Russia’s ongoing invasion. Britain last year provided over £2 billion of military support to Ukraine - more than any country apart from America - and has also trained 15,000 Ukrainian troops here.But the agreement to send long-range Storm Shadow precision missiles sparked the Kremlin to threaten military retaliation. Now, the UK government’s confirmed provision of hundreds of air defence missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles with a range of nearly 125 miles, plus fighter jet pilot training - but Zelensky wants the planes.The Leader podcast’s joined from Kyiv by Denys Ganzha, a member of the president’s Youth Affairs Council.We discuss the context of Zelensky’s visit, mobilisation of young Ukrainians, living under threat of Russian missile attacks and chances of peace talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode taken from our business show How to be a CEO. Click this link to hear the full thing. The boss of IBM’s trailblazing apprenticeship programme, Jenny Taylor MBE, joins us to talk about education and employment opportunities for the next generation. As part of our new Step Up campaign, this episode was recorded ahead of the Evening Standard and WorldSkills forum with employers and education leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in 25 years, the competition is back on UK soil as we play hosts for last year’s winner Ukraine. Last time Sam Ryder did the UK proud with his song, Space Man, but this year it’s the turn of Mae Muller, who will be hoping to win the competition - or at least a respectable finish - with her entry, I Wrote a Song.Eurovision experts - and superfans - Dr Paul Jordan, aka Dr Eurovision, and Professor Helen Julia Minors, head of the School of Arts at York St John University, share their predictions and insights into this year’s competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet more findings have revealed efforts to root out rogue officers are failing. A year after former Commissioner Dame Cressida was forced to quit by London’s Mayor, the force is still to put its house in order.The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor, Martin Bentham, discusses the key revelations from the progress report from the Police Inspectorate, the difficulties when it comes to tackling these issues, and whether or not Scotland Yard can ever truly fix its problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

The glory of the aurora borealis, the magnificent northern lights, bathed much of the British Isles in their ethereal glow on Sunday night.Night owls and stargazers enjoyed a glimpse of this rare spectacle due to high levels of magnetic activity, known as a geomagnetic storm.Many sky-watchers get their northern lights intel from the alerts service AuroraWatch UK, which is run by scientists in the Space and Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University’s Department of Physics. The Leader podcast’s joined by Dr Maria Walach, a researcher in space plasma physics at Lancaster and a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, who shares what planetary wonder can still be enjoyed in urban night skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Kniaz co-founded Venture Capital firm Hoxton Ventures, specialising in early stage investment. With successes like Deliveroo and cyber defence firm Darktrace, the company’s become one of the most successful, and approached, VC firms in Europe. Rob will be appearing at the Evening Standard’s SME XPO, which is being held at the ExCel London on April 25th and 26th. To find out more about the speakers, and get free tickets, go to https://smexpo.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 40,000 runners are expected to take part in the London Marathon on Sunday. Amongst the 2023 participants will be the double gold medallist and Paralympic champion, Richard Whitehead, who is running his 77th marathon.Richard shares his approach to marathon training, what he’s looking forward to after he crosses the finish line and his incredible charity work to remove barriers around sport for everyone.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just over two weeks to go until the coronation, we meet the musician who is composing a song for the occasion, after being personally requested by the monarch himself. Sarah Class, a Brit and Emmy-nominated singer and songwriter, discusses the work that has gone into the piece, her shared passion with the King for the environment and everything else she’s allowed to tell us about the historical event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London’s renting crisis isn’t going away anytime soon. Figures show that annual rent growth has risen by 20% in the capital, the shortage of affordable rental accommodation is increasing, and the lack of protection for private tenants means the Renters' Reform Bill can’t come quickly enough. Prudence Ivey, the Evening Standard’s Homes & Property Editor, explains the current issues and trends in the London rental market.In part two, Conor O’Shea from Generation Rent, a campaign group led by and for private renters in the UK, reveals what happened when they sat down with Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, to discuss the Renters' Reform Bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning, this podcast episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for the fourth episode of the final season of Succession, ‘Honeymoon States’. The Evening Standard’s Martin Robinson, Elizabeth Gregory and Hamish MacBain are here to review the latest instalment from the final season of Succession. It’s the day after... and the vultures are already circling. Never a dull moment at Waystar Royco, a baby bombshell is revealed, we have multiple big power struggles, an awkward run in between a wife and mistress… and an interim CEO is selected, after a name is found on a piece of paper from Logan... but, was it underlined or crossed out? 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.