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From our headquarters in the heart of London, The Standard podcast sets the agenda. Top news insiders discuss the pressure-points of the day’s topics. Hear unrivalled insight on politics, culture, going out, sport, and fashion, with award-winning journalists and celebrity guests. Join us Monday to Friday at 4pm.

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Episodes
  • London’s classic dining renaissance
    Mar 5 2026

    Restaurateur Jeremy King’s latest venture, a revamp of the 200 year old Simpson’s in The Strand, speaks to London’s latest trend – classic dining.


    In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to The Standard’s Going Out Editor and restaurant critic, David Ellis, about why diners are regaining an appetite for traditional fare. Plus, David shares his recommendations for London’s most classic institutions, including newcomers who are embracing tried and tested dishes with a modern twist.





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    19 mins
  • Is the Dubai dream over for Londoners?
    Mar 4 2026

    Dubai, alongside its Middle Eastern neighbours, is being targeted by Iranian strikes that have so far caused damage to airports, hotels and ports. At least 94,000 stranded Brits have registered their location with the Foreign Office to prepare for evacuation, and airlines have, albeit slowly, begun to repatriate travellers.


    In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to freelance writer, Tom Place, who has been reporting on the repatriation story for The Standard. She also speaks to London expat Harley Mcgaughran, the CEO and founder of luxury shopping service, Trendsourcing, who does not regret his decision to ditch London for Dubai as of yet.


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    14 mins
  • Is Keir Starmer right to limit Britain’s military involvement in Iran?
    Mar 3 2026

    Over the weekend, the US and Israel seized on an opportune moment to eliminate senior figures of the ruling militia in Iran, including the supreme leader Ayatollah Khemeni. The UK, however, has not been instrumental to the success of this mission so far.


    In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to The Standard’s chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford, about Keir Starmer’s decision to refuse to send British military support for the initial strikes. Plus, a conversation with Laila Jazayeri, the Director of the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK, to discuss the reaction to Khemeni’s death in Iran and the diaspora, and lay out alternative leadership paths for the country.



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    19 mins
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