Best Ellen Jacob Podcasts (2025)

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Women With Balls, from the archives: Jo Coburn 33:48

1h ago33:48

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Broadcaster Jo Coburn stepped down from Politics Live this week and has left the BBC after 28 years. To mark the occasion, here’s a special edition of Women With Balls – from the archives – where Jo joined the Spectator's former political editor Katy Balls in 2019, shortly after launching Politics Live. On the podcast, Jo tells Katy about starting …

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Coffee House Shots: David Gauke on prisons, probation & the political reaction to his review 17:41

4h ago17:41

17:41

Former Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor David Gauke joins James Heale to talk about his review into prison sentencing. The former Tory minister was appointed by the current Labour Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, but says there is a clear centre-right argument for prison reform. He talks James through his policy proposals and the political r…

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692 Catharine Arnston: Founder & CEO of ENERGYbits 40:03

1d ago40:03

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Catharine Arnston, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits®—the pioneering brand bringing the power of algae to the forefront of wellness, energy, and longevity. After a deeply personal experience with a family health crisis, Catharine made it her mission to educate the world…

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The Edition: the real Brexit betrayal, bite-sized history & is being a bridesmaid brutal? 43:58

14h ago43:58

43:58

The real Brexit betrayal: Starmer vs the workers ‘This week Starmer fell… into the embrace of Ursula von der Leyen’ writes Michael Gove in our cover article this week. He writes that this week’s agreement with the EU perpetuates the failure to understand Brexit’s opportunities, and that Labour ‘doesn’t, or at least shouldn’t exist to make the lives…

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061: Past Crimes by John Jacob Dawson 1:12:58

2d ago1:12:58

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John Jacob Dawson discusses and reads from his debut novel, Past Crimes (John Jacob Dawson, 2024), which uses the development of time travel as a means of examining the ramifications of trauma, grief, and obsession, and how the pursuit of justice can shape people, for good or bad. https://linktr.ee/jjdauthor [email protected] Bluesky:@abo…

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Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom 55:31

2d ago55:31

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This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy that the most meaningful transformations in life come not from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. Togeth…

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691 Rebecca Egger: Co-Founder & CEO of Little Otter 29:17

3d ago29:17

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Rebecca Egger, Co-Founder and CEO of Little Otter—a fast-growing digital mental health platform built specifically for children and families. Created alongside her mother, internationally renowned child psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Egger, Rebecca has combined cutting-edge technology with clinical …

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The Book Club: Geoff Dyer, the Proust of prog rock and Airfix 38:35

2d ago38:35

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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is Geoff Dyer, who’s talking about his memoir Homework, in which he describes growing up as an only child in suburban Cheltenham, and how the eleven-plus and the postwar settlement irrevocably changed his life – propelling him away from the timid and unfulfilled world of his working-class parents. Geoff, in…

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Low Life: The Spectator columns of Jeremy Clarke 28:14

2d ago28:14

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To mark the second anniversary of the death of Jeremy Clarke – one of the Spectator’s most loved writers – we’ve compiled some of his Low Life columns, as read by Jeremy in 2016, for this special episode of Spectator Out Loud. Included in this compilation are: New Man (00:42); Virgin (5:16); Debauchery Competition (9:32); Buddhism (14:12); The Beac…

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Table Talk: Daria Lavelle, author of 'Aftertaste' 32:26

3d ago32:26

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Daria Lavelle was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and raised in New York. Her work explores themes of identity and belonging and her short stories have appeared in The Deadlands, Dread Machine, and elsewhere. Daria is the author of the critically acclaimed new novel Aftertaste which explores food, grief and the uncanny. On the podcast she tells Liv about he…

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Americano: was Zbigniew Brzezinski a Cold War prophet? 30:00

5d ago30:00

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Polish émigré Zbigniew Brzezinski – known as ‘Zbig’ – rose to prominence in America during the Cold War as a key intellectual architect of US foreign policy. He was National Security Advisor to President Carter and was a trusted advisor to many US presidents from John F Kennedy onwards. Yet, despite helping to shape American foreign policy during c…

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690 JoJo Fletcher: Co-Founder of Saint Spritz 29:06

5d ago29:06

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by JoJo Fletcher, Co-Founder of Saint Spritz—the premium, better-for-you canned spritz brand redefining the ready-to-drink beverage space with bold flavor and effortless style. Known to many from The Bachelorette, JoJo has successfully transitioned into a powerhouse entrepreneur, building brands…

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Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove, Max Jeffery, Paul Wood, Susannah Jowitt and Leyla Sanai 37:26

6d ago37:26

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove interviews Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood (1:17; Max Jeffery shadows the police as they search for the parents of three abandoned babies (14:41); Paul Wood asks if this is really the end of the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (20:57); Susannah Jowitt reports that death has come to the Chelsea Flo…

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Coffee House Shots: should Kemi Badenoch go? 30:36

7d ago30:36

30:36

Kemi Badenoch has come in for criticism since becoming leader of the opposition – for her energy, her performances at PMQs and her inability to galvanise her shadow cabinet. On this podcast, James Heale hosts the trial of Kemi Badenoch and asks whether someone else might be better placed to take the Tories into the next election and – more importan…

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Americano: what is Trump doing in the Middle East? 28:33

8d ago28:33

28:33

President Trump is an America Firster, but he has an undeniable affinity for the Arab world. He would have made a good sheik: he doesn’t drink, he loves developing flashy properties to show off his power and wealth, and he’s brutally realistic about the role of oil (and other commodities) in world politics. On his tour of the Middle East, he signed…

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689 Jess Rosen: Co-Founder of Raw Generation 28:17

8d ago28:17

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jessica Rosen, Co-Founder of Raw Generation—the wellness brand helping people detox, reset, and feel their best through the power of raw, plant-based nutrition. Since launching in 2012, Jess has grown Raw Generation into a go-to solution for healthy weight loss and cleansing, offering cold-pr…

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The Edition: Britain's billionaire exodus, Michael Gove interviews Shabana Mahmood & Hampstead's 'terf war' 41:53

9d ago41:53

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The great escape: why the rich are fleeing Britain Keir Starmer worries about who is coming into Britain but, our economics editor Michael Simmons writes in the magazine this week, he should have ‘sleepless nights’ thinking about those leaving. Since 2016, nearly 30,000 millionaires have left – ‘an outflow unmatched in the developed world’. Tax cha…

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688 Chirag Nangia: Co-Founder of GUSSA 29:30

10d ago29:30

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Chirag Nangia, Founding Team Member of GUSSA—the bold new sauce brand bringing a sweet and spicy kick to kitchens everywhere. Crafted proudly in India with a special blend of local spices, GUSSA is reimagining what a condiment can be, delivering a unique flavor profile that’s anything but ord…

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The Book Club: Julie Bindel 47:59

11d ago47:59

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My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is the writer, activist and Spectator contributor Julie Bindel. In her new book Lesbians: Where Are We Now?, Julie asks why lesbian liberation seems – as she sees it – to have taken one step forward and two steps back. She traces the history of lesbian activism, explains why we’re wrong to assume that lesbi…

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📣 Announcing All Bodies on Bikes NEW membership program! 📣 PLUS All Bodies on Bikes on The Today Show & summer events 25:21

11d ago25:21

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Friends! Listeners! We're back with updates on some exciting news from All Bodies on Bikes! First be sure to sprint, not toodle, over to our website to be one of the first to get in on the All Bodies on Bikes Membership program! We've launched this new feature with 4 exciting tiers to choose from. There is something literally for everyone so go che…

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Americano: how to revive the American mind 32:39

11d ago32:39

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Freddy Gray speaks to Spectator World's Editor-at-Large Ben Domenech about this month's issue, the Reviving of the American Mind, and Ben's interview with Christopher Rufo.By The Spectator

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687 David Istier: Founder & CEO of gutzy Organic 29:52

12d ago29:52

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by David Istier, Founder and CEO of gutzy Organic—the functional food brand on a mission to close America’s massive fiber gap and bring gut health to the forefront of wellness. With only 5% of Americans meeting the recommended daily fiber intake, David is leading the charge with clean, convenien…

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Americano: is the trade deal a coup for Starmer? 26:20

13d ago26:20

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Trump has announced a beautiful new deal with the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and President shared a phone call to congratulate one another. It is the first trade deal agreed after Mr Trump began his second presidential term in January, and after he imposed strict tariffs on countries around the world in April. Freddy Gray speaks to Sarah El…

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Olenka Hamilton, Melanie McDonagh, Hannah Moore, James Delingpole and William Atkinson 30:24

13d ago30:24

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Olenka Hamilton ponders whether Poland’s revival is a mirage (1:24); Melanie McDonagh asks who killed the postal service (9:52); Hannah Moore argues that family cars aren’t built for families any more (14:35); James Delingpole reviews Careme from Apple TV and Chef’s Table from Netflix (21:15); and, William Atkinso…

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Coffee House Shots Live: Zia Yusuf and Jacob Rees-Mogg 1:27:40

15d ago1:27:40

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The post-mortem has begun on a historic set of local elections – but where does each party go from here? Is Reform unstoppable? Is Kemi the one to lead the Conservative rebuild? Do Labour really ‘get it’? Michael Gove, James Heale and Lucy Dunn are joined by special guests Zia Yusuf and Jacob Rees-Mogg to unpack these questions – as well as the bro…

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Holy Smoke: Does Pope Leo XIV represent continuity or change? 19:45

15d ago19:45

19:45

From Rome Fr Benedict Kiely and Damian Thompson react to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis. The first American Pope, Prevost is also a citizen of Peru, having spent years working as first a parish pastor and teacher, and later as a bishop. The 267th Bishop of Rome is also the first native English-speaking pope…

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686 Dave Asprey: Author of Heavily Meditated & Founder of Danger Coffee 36:00

15d ago36:00

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Dave Asprey—4x New York Times bestselling author, health science and biotech entrepreneur, and founder of Danger Coffee. You may know Dave as the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and the pioneer behind the biohacking movement. Now, he's back with a bold new mission and his upcoming book, Heavily…

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The Edition: Scuzz Nation, the death of English literature & are you a bad house guest? 40:39

16d ago40:39

40:39

Scuzz Nation: Britain’s slow and grubby decline If you want to understand why voters flocked to Reform last week, Gus Carter says, look no further than Goat Man. In one ward in Runcorn, ‘residents found that no one would listen when a neighbour filled his derelict house with goats and burned the animals’ manure in his garden’. This embodies Scuzz N…

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Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen 1:12:30

16d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jonathan Cohen, her co-host and …

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688 Adam Bierman: Author of Weed Empire & Co-Founder of MedMen 30:27

17d ago30:27

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Adam Bierman, entrepreneur, cannabis industry pioneer, and author of the bold new book Weed Empire. Adam is the Co-Founder and former CEO of MedMen, the first major American cannabis brand to go mainstream. Under his leadership, MedMen scaled to 33 stores across five states, employed over 1,5…

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The Book Club: The Making of William Shakespeare 50:09

18d ago50:09

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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is Daniel Swift. Daniel’s new book, The Dream Factory: London’s First Playhouse and the Making of William Shakespeare, tells the fascinating story of a theatrical innovation that transformed Elizabethan drama – and set the stage, as it were, for the rise of our greatest playwright.…

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Table Talk: Mary-Ellen McTague 24:45

18d ago24:45

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Mary-Ellen McTague is a chef based in Manchester. She is the culinary driving force behind Aunbury, 4244, the Creameries and her newest venture, Pip at the Treehouse Hotel. Mary-Ellen is also the co-founder of Eat Well MCR, which has delivered almost 100,000 meals across Greater Manchester since 2020 to those sidelined by poverty. On the podcast, s…

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A compilation of Chinese Whispers: understanding China 1:37:57

19d ago1:37:57

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As Chinese Whispers comes to an end, here is a compilation of some of the best discussions Cindy Yu has had across the podcast to understand modern China and President Xi. On this episode you can hear from: journalist Bill Hayton on what it means to be Chinese (1:10); writer and actor Mark Kitto and author Alex Ash on being foreign in China (13:07)…

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684 Alicia Grande: Founder & CEO of Grande Cosmetics 31:06

19d ago31:06

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Alicia Grande, Founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics—the beauty brand behind the cult-favorite GrandeLASH-MD now a top lash and brow serum in the U.S. What started with $25,000 in savings and a solution for her own postpartum hair loss has grown into a global brand with a full lineup of award-w…

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Holy Smoke: who is likely to succeed Francis? 40:39

21d ago40:39

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The papal conclave is due to begin on Wednesday 7 May to elect a successor to Pope Francis. As host Damian Thompson says, Rome – and the entire Church – is in a state of ‘fevered excitement’. While this is to be expected, most commentators agree that this conclave will be one of the most consequential elections for centuries. At stake are both the …

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Coffee House Shots: is Reform unstoppable? 15:33

22d ago15:33

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The word ‘unprecedented’ is often overused in politics, but these local elections have proved to be just that. The headline is: sweeping success for Reform. Nigel Farage's 'teal tsunami' comes at the expense of the main parties – turning the two-party consensus on its head. The recriminations for Labour and the Tories have already begun. On the lef…

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683 Charlie Melvoin: Co-Founder of Zygo 31:26

22d ago31:26

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Charlie Melvoin, Co-Founder of Zygo—the world’s first and only underwater streaming headphone that’s transforming how we think about swimming. With bone-conduction technology and real-time audio streaming, Zygo is bringing connection, coaching, and community to a workout that’s traditionally …

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Spectator Out Loud: Ian Williams, Philip Patrick, Guy Stagg, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, Mark Mason and Catriona Olding 36:50

23d ago36:50

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Ian Williams looks at Chinese influence in the UK (1:39); Philip Patrick interviews Japan’s last ninja (9:35); Guy Stagg reviews Damian Le Bas and explores the myths behind the city of Atlantis (18:23); Ysenda Maxtone Graham reviews an exhibition on school dinners at the Food Museum in Stowmarket (23:38); Mark Mas…

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Americano: Victor Davis Hanson on DEI, counter revolutions and why Trump is a 'tragic hero' 48:44

23d ago48:44

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Victor Davis Hanson joins Spectator TV to talk about the first 101 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, describing it as a bold counterrevolution against decades of cultural, political, and economic drift. He discusses Trump’s sweeping agenda—from closing the border and challenging DEI initiatives to confronting foreign policy orthodoxy and tr…

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The Edition: Chambers of horrors, the ‘Dubai-ification’ of London & the enduring obsession with Diana 36:44

24d ago36:44

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This week: the left-wing radicalism of Garden Court Garden Court Chambers has a ‘reassuringly traditional’ facade befitting the historic Lincoln’s Inn Fields in the heart of London’s legal district. Yet, writes Ross Clark in the cover article this week, ‘the facade is just that. For behind the pedimented Georgian windows there operates the most rad…

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682 Dr. Christina Rahm: Chief Science Formulator of The Roots Brand 38:44

24d ago38:44

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Dr. Christina Rahm, scientist, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and Chief Science Formulator at The ROOT Brands. She’s also the CEO of DRC Ventures, a global platform focused on science, sustainability, and impact-driven innovation. With degrees in nanotechnology, pharmaceutical management, and nu…

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The Book Club: The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz 37:09

25d ago37:09

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My guest on this week’s podcast is the historian Anne Sebba. In her new book The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival, Anne tells the story of how a ragtag group of women musicians formed in the shadow of Auschwitz’s crematoria. She tells me about the moral trade-offs, the friendships and enmities that formed, and what it meant to tr…

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Coffee House Shots: Revenge of the centrists – Carney wins in Canada 13:03

25d ago13:03

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Mark Carney has won the Canadian election, leading the Liberal Party to a fourth term. Having only been Prime Minister for 6 weeks, succeeding Justin Trudeau, this is an impressive achievement when you consider that Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives were over 20 percentage points ahead in the polls earlier this year. Trump’s rhetoric against Canada …

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BRIDGERTON: ITS BIGGEST FAN (...AND ELLEN) 32:47

26d ago32:47

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In the series' finale of Why You’re Reading, Ellen and Ellie dive headfirst into the world of Bridgerton — from Julia Quinn’s beloved novels to Shonda Rhimes’ game-changing Netflix adaptation. They unpack what made Bridgerton a global obsession: the romance, the scandal, the stunning representation, and the perfect dose of escapism. Is it just a gu…

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681 Ana Herrera: Founder & CEO of Glow by Hormone University 27:22

26d ago27:22

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Ana Herrera, Founder and CEO of Glow by Hormone University—a brand and platform leading the charge in hormonal health through science-backed, award-winning transdermal products and education. After spending 17 years in the corporate beauty world, Ana’s personal journey with endometriosis and …

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Women With Balls: Kirsty Wark 29:12

27d ago29:12

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Kirsty Wark has worked for the BBC for almost 50 years and is one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters. In 1976 she joined BBC Radio Scotland as a graduate researcher. Having produced and presented several shows across radio including The World At One and PM, she switched to television, and went on to present shows such as Breakfast Timeand T…

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Holy Smoke: What can we expect from the papal conclave? 53:22

27d ago53:22

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Earlier this year Dr Kurt Martens, Professor of Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, joined Damian Thompson on Holy Smoke to unpack what happens during a papal conclave. There was heightened interest in the process due to the film Conclave, which swept the awards season, but also because Pope Francis was hospitalised at the time. Despit…

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Coffee House Shots: John Curtice on the local elections 20:35

28d ago20:35

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Legendary pollster Prof Sir John Curtice joins the Spectator’s deputy political editor James Heale to look ahead to next week’s local elections. The actual number of seats may be small, as John points out, but the political significance could be much greater. If polling is correct, Reform could win a ‘fresh’ by-election for the first time, the mayo…

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Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews, Matthew Parris, Marcus Nevitt, Angus Colwell and Sean Thomas 30:46

29d ago30:46

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On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews reads his letter from Rome (1:21); Matthew Parris travels the Channel Islands (7:53); Reviewing Minoo Dinshaw, Marcus Nevitt looks at Bulstrode Whitelocke and Edward Hyde, once close colleagues who fell out during the English civil war (15:19); Angus Colwell discusses his Marco Pierre White obsession…

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680 Jasmina Aganovic: Founder & CEO of Future Society 30:25

29d ago30:25

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jasmina Aganovic, Founder and CEO of Future Society—a revolutionary fragrance brand using biotechnology to bring extinct flower scents back to life. With a background in chemical and biological engineering from MIT, Jasmina is merging science and storytelling to create a completely new genre …

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