Best Phillip Reeve Podcasts (2026)

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John Metcalfe - New Zealand Born Arranger, Producer, Composer, Violist. Classical, Pop, Electronica. Andrea Bocelli, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, U2. Duke Quartet. Post-Punk Band Durutti Column! 41:26

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John Metcalfe was born in New Zealand but he’s been British based for years. He’s a celebrated arranger, composer, producer and violist. His music is a unique combination of classical, pop, electronica and who knows what else. He’s worked with Andrea Bocelli, Blur, Peter Gabriel, George Michael, Coldplay and U2. He’s a member of the classical Duke …

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Adventure Travel for Women 50+ with Susan Harvey 18:29

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Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Africa, India, or Southeast Asia—but didn’t go because no one could join you? In this episode of Smart Women Talk, Katana Abbott interviews Susan Harvey, President of Worldwide Operations and Contracting for Overseas Adventure Travel, a women-founded travel company known for welcoming solo women travelers over …

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Mehdi Hasan on America's 'Neo-Fascism' 42:48

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We are barely a week into 2026, and already Donald Trump has toppled the president of Venezuela, threatened a NATO ally, labelled a protestor killed by ICE as a "professional agitator", and insisted his own morality is the only check on his otherwise total power. It appears that America's president is entering the second year of his term more aggre…

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Can football learn from Succession? - The Sports Agents 21:11

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What does a strong succession plan look like? Before Darren Fletcher took over as Man United's interim manager he felt he needed Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing. But when everyone's still harping back to Ferguson, who left the club over 12 years ago, you know the succession plan has gone wrong. Man City will be taking note, as their own legendary mana…

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Camila Cortina - Cuban Born Pianist And Composer. Her Music Combines Her Afro-Cuban Heritage With Jazz, Classical And World Music. Paquito D'Rivera, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dianne Reeves. Duke Ellington ... 33:13

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Camila Cortina is a terrific Cuban-born pianist and composer. She combines her Afro-Cuban heritage with jazz, classical, and world music. She has performed internationally at festivals in the U.S., Latin America and Asia, collaborating with artists like Paquito D’Rivera, Miguel Zenón, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Dianne Reeves. Her work “Bravura” pre…

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Did Trump's immigration police murder a woman in cold blood? 46:47

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The killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota has exposed just how fragmented American society is in 2026. The mother of three was shot repeatedly in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, reportedly there as an observer of a protest against the immigration raids in the city. The shooting - and the administration's…

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Why has President Trump seized a Russian oil tanker? 31:57

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In dramatic scenes in the Atlantic this afternoon, American forces seized an oil tanker, 'the Marinera', flying the Russian flag. The British military was involved - supporting the US operation with air surveillance and a navy ship. The Kremlin has only said that it has been "following the abnormal situation with alarm" - but the maritime confronta…

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Ellen Williams - Welsh Classical And Classical Crossover Soprano And Songwriter. Performed For King Charles III. Sir Bryn Terfel. Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium. New Album: "Lumina"! 32:42

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Ellen Williams is a Welsh soprano and composer and she specializes in classical and classical crossover music. She’s performed at major venues including Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium, and for King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. She shared the bill with Il Divo and sang at the wedding of Sir Bryn Terfel. Her records have been at the …

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Trump tightens the screws on Greenland 31:42

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Less than 3 days after kidnapping the Venezuelan leader, Trump has doubled down on his ambitions to make Greenland the 51st state - despite warnings that coming for the Danish territory would be the end of NATO. With one of Trump's top aides, Stephen Miller, declaring "nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenla…

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Which country will Trump strike next? 37:59

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Not content with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One and appeared to spell out the countries now in his line of sight. Colombia is "very sick", according to President Trump. Iran will get "hit very hard" if it kills anti-government protestors. Cuba is "ready to fall", he declared. And…

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Lana Love - Pop Princess And Star! Former Contestant On "The Voice". Pianist, Dancer, Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Musical Theater, Opera! 34:07

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Lana Love is a Pop Princess and a Star. Just wait till you hear her stuff. She’s a classically trained pianist, dancer, singer-songwriter and actress and she’s got a background in musical theater and opera. She was a contestant on “The Voice” where she was picked for John Legend’s team. She’s had roles in shows like HBO's The Rehearsal, and her cre…

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Special Episode: Is Trump now President...of Venezuela? 32:13

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In the dead of night, President Trump sent US forces into the Venezuelan capital Caracas and - after bombs and explosions - emerged with its kidnapped head of state, Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Trump claims they are extradited narco traffickers. In a press conference to mark the operation, Trump revealed that America is "going to run" the Latin Am…

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"Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet" - World Premiere "Live" Performance By Dave Eggar And Friends On The WDVX Blue Plate Special Radio Show! 9:43

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This episode features the World Premiere “live” performance of “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my recent release, performed by Dave Eggar & Friends on The WDVX Blue Plate Special radio show in Tennessee on December 23, 2025. The featured musicians are Will Shaub on violin 1, Sean Claire on violin 2 , Josh Ulrich on viola, and Dave Eggar on cello.…

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Rowan Ricardo Phillips - Award Winning Poet And Writer Including "Silver", "The Ground" And "Heaven". Sportswriter. Poetry Editor Of The New Republic. Live Reading Of "The Triumph Of Song"! 35:51

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Rowan Ricardo Phillips is an acclaimed American poet and writer. He’s the author of several books, including the poetry collection “Silver”, which was a finalist for the National Book Award, and “I Just Want Them To Remember Me: Black Baseball In America”. He is also the author of the poetry collections The Ground, Heaven, Living Weapon and When Bl…

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2026 Q&A: Unlikely comebacks, the future of democracy, and Jon's acting debut 40:48

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Who is the most unlikely comeback of 2026? Will the Far Right continue to rise this year? And are things really starting to crumble in MAGA-land? In this special Q&A we look ahead to the year of 2026 and all that it could bring. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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Grace Park - Extraordinary Violinist. Soloist And Chamber Musician. Concertmaster Of The Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Winner of the Naumburg International Violin Competition! 32:19

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Grace Park is an extraordinary violinist who is celebrated for her artistry, passion and virtuosity. She’s both a soloist and a chamber musician. She was the winner of the Naumburg International Violin Competition. She’s performed with Yo-Yo Ma. She’s played at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall and many other venues. And She’s the recently appointed Conce…

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Yaniv Rokah - Israeli-Portuguese-American Filmmaker. "Queen Mimi" Award Winning Documentary Featuring Zach Galifianakis And Renée Zellweger. Also "Black Hat", "Follow Me" And "When Robert Met Judith"! 34:03

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Yaniv Rokah is an Israeli-Portuguese-American filmmaker best known for his award-winning documentary “Queen Mimi”, featuring Zach Galifianakis and Renée Zellweger. The film won Best Documentary at multiple festivals and was shown on Netflix. He also directed the award winning short film called “Black Hat” and a full-length documentary called “Follo…

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ARKAI: Jonathan Miron (Violin) And Philip Sheegog (Cello) - Grammy Nominated, Award Winning, Genre Defying Electro-Acoustic String Duo. Combining Classical, Contemporary, New Age! 33:54

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Jonathan Miron (violin) and Philip Sheegog (cello) are ARKAI, a Grammy nominated, award winning, electro-acoustic duo. Their stuff is a mixture of classical, contemporary and New Age. Acoustic, electric, percussive. They’re total cutting edge. They say that they’re like an IMax Experience and I agree. They both graduated from Juilliard. They’ve per…

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Sabeth Perez - Argentine-German Jazz Vocalist And Composer. Combining Argentine Rhythms, Impressionist Harmonies and Jazz. First Recordings At 12. WDR Big Band, Frankfurt Radio Big Band, EOS Chamber Orchestra ... 34:01

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Sabbath Perez is a wonderful jazz vocalist and composer. She grew up in Cologne, Germany, the daughter of Gabriel Perez, award winning Argentinian composer and saxophonist. Her songs combine Argentine rhythms, Impressionist harmonies and improvisational jazz. She made her first recording at age 12. She has performed with the WDR Big Band, the Frank…

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Ryo Okumoto - Japanese Prog Rock Keyboard Star With Spock's Beard. Performed With Peabo Bryson, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Asia, Eric Burden! 34:43

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Ryo Okumoto is a Japanese keyboard star, best known for his work with the prog rock band Spock’s Beard. This guy is wild. His look, his enthusiasm. Just check out some of his videos. He’s performed and recorded with a number of stars including Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Asia and Eric Burden. My featured song is “Moon Shot”, my recent single featur…

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Otmaro Ruiz - Venezuelan-Born Pianist And Arranger In Jazz And World Music. John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Simon Phillips, Steve Winwood! 44:16

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Otmaro Ruiz is a Venezuelan-born pianist and arranger in jazz and world music. He’s collaborated with Arturo Sandoval, Robbie Robertson, John McLaughlin, and Steve Winwood among others. He received a Grammy nomination for his arrangement of “The Girl From Ipanema". He’s recorded with Jimmy Haslip and Abe Laboreal, was in a band with Simon Phillips,…

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2025 Awards: Rising stars, resignations, and the moments that defined the year 31:41

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It was a year of White House stand-offs, viral kiss cams, shock resignations, and the rise of the far right. From rising stars to jaw dropping moments, we look back at the defining stories of 2025 and hand out awards to the moments that shaped the year. The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/…

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Tamar Sagiv - Celebrated Israeli-Born Cellist And Composer. Zubin Mehta Certificate Of Honor. Soloist With Orchestras In Israel And Germany, And At Lincoln Center And Alice Tully Hall. Latest Album: "Shades ... 31:34

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Tamar Sagiv is an Israeli-born cellist and composer. Her work explores themes of memory, identity, and emotional resonance. She is the recipient of the Zubin Mehta Certificate of Honour, in addition to an award from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. She’s performed as a soloist with orchestras in Israel and Germany, and at venues including Li…

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Q&A: The case for Keir, 2026 elections, and is Britain ungovernable? 43:44

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It's the final Q&A edition of 2025 and Jon and Lewis answer your questions - including the elections to look out for next year, whether algorithms are making the UK impossible to lead, plus - is there actually a decent case to be made in the defence of Keir Starmer? The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/…

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What the Hell just happened at MAGA-con? 37:44

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The Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix was supposed to be a tribute to the work and legacy of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative influencer who was assassinated in September. But it turned into something very different. Over the course of the weekend, it emerged that a struggle for very the heart and soul of the MAGA movement was playi…

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Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Remarkable Concert Pianist. Child Prodigy. Performed At The White House And Kennedy Center For Presidents Obama and Biden. Performed With The Iraqi Symphony Orchestra In Baghdad ... 35:54

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Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner is a remarkable Rock Star concert pianist. He was a child prodigy. He began studying piano at 2. His First recital was at 4. He began college at 5. And he began performing regularly with orchestras at 6. At 16 he performed at the Kennedy Center in an Inauguration Concert for President Obama. He was the first American solois…

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Leaving a Lasting Legacy with Phillip and Amanda Fisher 27:42

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What does it really mean to leave a lasting legacy—and how do you do it without losing your values, your family, or yourself along the way? In this powerful Smart Women Talk episode, Katana Abbott is joined by Phillip Fisher, Founder of Mission Throttle, and his daughter, Amanda Fisher, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and third-generation foundation …

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Johanna Linnea Jakobsson - Scandinavian Music Star: Saxophonist, Singer, Composer From Denmark. Her Latest Album Called "Album Of The Year" By Danish National Radio! 34:16

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Johanna Linnea Jakobsson is a terrific young Scandinavian artist. She’s a saxophonist, singer and composer from Denmark. Her music and her voice are beautiful, soft and gentle. She reminds me of a cross between Norah Jones, Diana Krall and Feist. Her latest album, "Don't Overthink It", has been named Album of the Year by Danish National Radio, and …

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Jess Phillips on the battle of her political life 50:10

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As parliament wound down to a close, Jess Phillips ended 2025 with one of the government's boldest announcements to date. In the Commons, she declared a "national emergency: over the prevalence of violence against women and girls, and unveiled the government's strategy to halve it. It bookended a dramatic year for the Home Office minister, who in J…

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Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Who's in the most danger? - The Sports Agents 19:27

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Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, is taking on YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul. Like it or not they’re two of the biggest names in boxing - and we’ll get into why that’s problematic... So why is the star of the London 2012 Olympics, who beat Wladimir Klitschko, fighting an influencer? Do fight fans believe it's not be…

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Neil Stubenhaus - Legendary Bassist. Played On Over 600 Albums And Over 150 Movie Soundtracks. Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack, Larry Carlton, BS&T, Many More! 43:29

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Neil Stubenhaus is a legendary bass player who has performed with just about everyone. His credits list is like the NYC phone book. It’s 12 pages long with too many names to recite including Blood Sweat and Tears, Quincy Jones, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack and a zillion others. He’s been Barbra Streisand’s bassist forever…

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Will America stop Europe from bailing out Ukraine? 32:57

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This week, the head of the British army warned the public that "more families will know what sacrifice for our nation means", given the increasing threats to the UK. European leaders are meeting today to discuss billions of dollars of seized Russian assets that are sitting in a vault in Brussels. Ukraine is desperate to use the money to help it fig…

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The bombshell interview that's rattled MAGA 33:47

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Vanity Fair may be contenders for this years 'scoop of the year' after securing a series of interviews with Trump's closest White House ally, Susie Wiles. The candid interviews provide a rare window into the West Wing and Trump's inner circle. She went much further than perhaps the President might have expected - describing the teetotal President a…

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Julie And Steve Bernstein - Animation Stars As Composers, Orchestrators, Songwriters. Multiple Emmy Award Winners. Animaniacs, Flintstones, Tom And Jerry! 37:29

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Julie and Steve Bernstein are animation stars as composers, orchestrators, arrangers, songwriters and singers. Each has won multiple Emmy Awards. They’ve worked on hit TV series like Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, and Freakazoid. Their Animated feature films include A Flintstones Christmas Carol, and Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars. In other res…

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Trump v The BBC: who will the British public back? 36:08

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Overnight came Trump's ten billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC. It claims malicious intent in the edit of his speech in the Panorama documentary. And it claims the programme would have been viewed in Florida ahead of the 2024 election. Is there a legal case here? Is there the political will to stand up to Trump? And where does the British public…

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The Bondi massacre and the rise of anti-semitism 31:14

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As the sun was setting on the first night of Hanukah, a father and his son opened fire on Jewish people celebrating on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. 16 people were left dead - forty remain in hospital, including the hero who tried to disarm one of the IS-linked terrorists. Jews around the world have been sounding the alarm on the rise of anti-semitism. The…

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Marina Chiche - Renowned French Classical Concert Violinist. Soloist And Chamber Musician. Also A Musicologist, Radio Host, Speaker And Author. Promotes Female Composers And French Culture! 43:31

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Marina Chiche is a renowned French classical concert violinist. She’s also a musicologist, a radio host, a speaker, and an author. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues including the Berlin Philharmonie, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and the National Concert Hall in Beijing. She has a focus on great female artists of the p…

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Pascal Archer - Principal Clarinetist With Several Orchestras And Broadway Musicals. Founder of Exponential Ensemble, Mixed Chamber Music Group! 41:58

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Pascal Archer is the Principal Clarinetist of several orchestras including the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. He’s played with several Broadway Shows including Sweeney Todd, Mary Poppins, South Pacific, On the Town, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady. He is also the founder of Exponential Ensemble, a mixed chamber music group that creates educatio…

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What America's first dictator could teach Keir Starmer 52:47

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Although some Labour MPs are still fawning over Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York, they may be better off looking to a very different sort of American politician if they want lessons they can draw on in the attempt to recover the party's fortunes. Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for the Times, is one of the UK's best connected and c…

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Pippa York: "I want the world to leave trans people alone" - The Sports Agents 22:49

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Pippa York, then known as Robert Millar, was crowned the Tour de France King of the Mountains, winning three stages in the 1980s. But ever since she was five she wanted to be a girl. Years after quitting cycling, aged 41, she started a 10-year transition process to become Pippa York, who joins Gabby and Mark. What was it like racing the Tour de Fra…

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Shawn Jones - Blues, Rock, Roots, Americana Singer-Songwriter And Guitarist. Road Warrior With Over 200 Gigs A Year. B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell! 34:50

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Shawn Jones is a Blues, Roots, Americana, Rock Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist for more than 30 years. He’s released six studio albums and three live albums. He’s a true road warrior, performing over 200 dates a year in the U.S. and Europe. He’s shared the stage with luminaries like B.B. King, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Waylon Jennings, …

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Trump - Pirate of the Caribbean? 37:22

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Trump has attacked a huge oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela - and when asked what would happen now to the oil responded “we will probably keep it". Is there actual strategy behind the piracy? Will it help him topple the illegitimate Venezuelan President Maduro? Or is it just about seizing assets? And what does Nobel peace prize winner Maria Mac…

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Exclusive: Did the Met “cover up” a paedophile ring? 41:01

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An exclusive investigation by Andy Hughes, co-host of The Crime Agents and LBC crime correspondent, raises disturbing questions about whether a London police officer was operating a grooming gang in the capital. He speaks to Lewis about his report, the accusations of a cover up, and the Met police response. Later, Keir Starmer has been leading effo…

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Tom Sleigh - Award Winning Poet, Dramatist And Essayist. 11 Books Of Poetry Including "The King's Touch", "Army Cats" And "Space Walk". Live PoetryFest Reading! 34:32

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Tom Sleigh is a multiple award winning poet, dramatist and essayist. He’s written eleven books of poetry. His most recent is “The King’s Touch”, which won the Paterson Poetry Prize. His other works include “Army Cats”, winner of the John Updike Award, “Space Walk”, winner of the Kingsley Tufts Award, and “Far Side Of The Earth”, which won an Academ…

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The $100bn media battle that could change everything 41:33

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Netflix and Paramount are locked in an epic fight to take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The price tag could well reach north of $100bn. And at stake - a huge back catalogue of blockbuster film and TV, a streaming giant, a Hollywood studio, even CNN. Enter Donald Trump, who's expressed concern about the potential for a monopoly, and also reportedly w…

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Why is Trump warning about "civilisational erasure" in Europe? 34:08

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European leaders have met in Downing Street once again to discuss peace plans for Ukraine, following Trump's latest proposal - but once again it seems Zelenskyy has wound Trump up, leaving America and Europe at odds. And another document from the Trump administration illustrates an even deeper division. The 33 page National Security Strategy says E…

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Lucy Kaplansky - Folk Music Star And Singer-Songwriter. 9 Acclaimed Albums. Member Of "Cry Cry Cry" Folk Supergroup With Dar Williams. Has Sung With Suzanne Vega, Nanci Griffith, Shawn Colvin! 33:24

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Lucy Kaplansky is a folk music star and singer-songwriter. She’s been called “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk”. She’s released 9 acclaimed albums. She was part of the folk supergroup “Cry Cry Cry” with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell. She’s been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Morning Edition, the BBC and CBS…

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From Breaking News to Family Stories with Lauren Ferrara 31:13

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Have you ever thought, “I wish I had recorded Grandma’s stories before she passed”—and realized you waited too long? In this episode of Smart Women Talk, host Katana Abbott interviews Lauren Ferrara, former TV news anchor and founder of Why Wait Stories, about why our stories are one of the most meaningful legacies we can leave behind. Lauren share…

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Lora Logic - British Punk Rocker: Saxophonist And Co-Founder Of Iconic English Punk Band X-Ray Spex With Poly Styrene. Then Post-Punk Band Essential Logic! 36:02

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Lora Logic is a British punk and post-punk musician. In 1977, when she was 16, she became the saxophonist in Poly Styrene’s seminal English punk band, X-Ray Spex. They had a hit with “Oh Bondage! Up Yours!”. She went on to form Essential Logic, a post-punk band with duelling saxophones that released one album in 1979. 43 years later she released a …

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How lawyers ruined Britain 39:30

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While China is an engineering state, tech analyst Dan Wang says the America and the West are "lawyerly societies", reflexively blocking everything - good and bad - and it's halting real progress. Dan joins Lewis in the studio this Friday to discuss why Europe stopped building, how lawyers contribute to a slow in progress, and what all this means fo…