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The ‘political statement’ behind new ITV drama Maternal. Why don’t we talk about the tough return to work post-maternity leave? Does the system need to change? Maternal writer Jacqui Honess-Martin discusses her decision to highlight the struggles of a post-pandemic NHS, and her ‘political statement’ around the realities of women returning to work from Maternity leave. In this episode:

• What was the inspiration behind the drama?
• Is Maternal a realistic look at the NHS?
• How new mums struggle with their identity
• Why mothers should recognise they’re not alone

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Metropolitan Police officer, David Carrick, is facing life in prison after admitting a horrific campaign of rape and abuse against women across a period of around 18 years. 

The Evening Standard's court correspondent Tristan Kirk discusses the case, its impact and whether or not trust can be built back by police.

If you're affected by any issues raised in this podcast you can contact Rape Crisis on 0808 500 2222 or via their website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

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This is a bonus interview taken from our How to be a CEO podcast. Sports streamer DAZN's North America CEO Joe Markowski joins us to talk about the origins of the company from a few bullet points on a page to a global presence in over 200 markets.

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Stormzy, Mimi Webb, Harry Styles, Lizzo and George Ezra are among top names receiving nominations ahead of next month’s 43rd Brit Awards at London’s O2. But who are the brilliantly-named duo Wet Leg everyone’s talking about? 

In the second year of gender neutral categories without best male and female lists, there’s controversy not a single woman appears among five men nominated as Artist of the Year.

You can hear all about the runners and riders, and those Brits controversies now part of British folklore - from Jarvis Cocker’s Michael Jackson stage invasion to the Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood hosting fiasco.

The Leader podcast’s joined by Gennaro Castaldo, communications director for the BPI organisers, and Evening Standard music reporter Jonathan Kanengoni.

We discuss:

- The gender imbalance controversy

- Londoners up for nomination

- Whether any minnows have a shot

- Classic, wild Brits moments through the years.

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Could the humble quid in your pocket go digital in the future?

The British government’s Treasury is investigating minting a new virtual version of our national currency.

The Leader podcast’s joined by Brett Scott, a former City broker and author of Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto and the War for our Wallets.

We discuss:

- Bank-issued digital currency 

- Privately-issued crypto “stablecoins” backed by fiat money

- Implications for your bank balance and privacy

- The future of physical cash

- Does the chequebook have a place in the 21st Century.

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Paramedics working for London Ambulance Service are on strike for the second time this winter in a bitter pay dispute. On Wednesday, they were joined on picket lines by 999 call handlers, with LAS saying just 50 per cent of staff and 200 vehicles are serving the capital.

For the latest, the Leader podcast’s joined by Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane, and we discuss:

• When to call 999 or 111
• The government’s anti-strike bill
• Staff morale
• Plans for “virtual wards”
• How the ambulance crisis is impacting NHS treatment

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As London Underground celebrates its 160th anniversary, fears loom over fresh Aslef driver strike action in dispute over pensions, working conditions and driver-only trains. Analysis with Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall.

- Worries over new season of travel chaos for London commuters

- Aslef chief quiet on talks progress

- Can a deal be reached?

- Impact on passenger fares

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Following Prince Harry’s latest round of television interviews to promote his book, Spare, will his long list of grievances and claims cause a dent in the British monarchy?

To unpick the fallout from the Duke of Sussex's public relations offensive, the Leader's joined by royal commentator, PR expert and former editor of The International Who’s Who, Richard Fitzwilliams, and royal historian Dr Ed Owens, author of The Family Firm: Monarchy, Mass Media and the British Public, 1932-53.

We discuss the historical context of Harry’s revelations, his PR strategy, all those other ill-fated royal interviews and whether the Duke of Sussex has more dirty laundry he’s holding off airing in public - for now.

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This is a bonus episode taken from our How to be a CEO podcast: Richard Mabey quit his job as a lawyer to pursue his mission to make contracts quicker and easier to make, alter and sign.

In 2016 he launched Juro, a contract automation platform designed for lawyers and businesses, which could replace emails, programmes such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and cloud-based storage.

Last year the business processed 500,000 contracts, and Richard is aiming to make Juro the default contracts platform world-wide.

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As we welcome a new year of film and the awards season draws near - with buzz aplenty! We’re here to run down everything you need to know in the world of cinema.

The ones to watch, what to take your kids to and which to avoid altogether. From entering the ‘Barbieverse’, to potential Oscar-winning fat suits as well as lesser-known movie gems.

Charlotte O’Sullivan, Chief Film Critic for the Evening Standard, gives you the definitive guide on the most anticipated films of 2023. 

In this episode:

• Barbie
• The Little Mermaid
• Blue Jean
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
• The Whale
• Wonka
• Tár
• Killers of the Flower Moon

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