Best Rachelle Abbott Podcasts (2025)

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Supporting Students in a Respectful and Collaborative Manner, with Dr. Ross Greene 59:49

21h ago59:49

59:49

As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Ross Greene believes that many approaches that are used with students with challenging or concerning behaviors have taken the wrong approach to helping students learn and develop trust in their learning environments and others. As the founder of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model, his goal is to change d…

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Spring statement analysis: Labour rebels, welfare cuts, and defence 16:22

3h ago16:22

16:22

The Chancellor has presented her first highly-anticipated Spring Statement to parliament. More extensive changes were made than expected, after Rachel Reeves' plans were blown off course by lower growth and higher government borrowing costs. Helena Wadia speaks to the London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford, about defence s…

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New material makes prosthetics comfier for amputees 8:25

3h ago8:25

8:25

London scientists have developed a new material called Roliner which allows amputees to adjust the fit of prosthetic limbs. Our bodies change shape during the day which can be uncomfortable for amputees if their prosthetics don’t fit properly. To find out more, we’re joined by Professor Firat Guder from Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, one …

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Sentebale: Why can't Prince Harry escape tragedy? 15:33

1d ago15:33

15:33

News broke late on Tuesday night that Prince Harry has stepped down from his role as co-founding patron of Sentebale, the charity he set up in memory of his mother. To find out more, we're joined by The London Standard's culture and lifestyle writer India Block. In part two, we join Emma Flynn who is currently starring as Cher Horowitz in the new W…

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Building on the moon: space architect Sebastian Aristotelis 16:37

1d ago16:37

16:37

Fans of the 2015 Ridley Scott film The Martian might enjoy this one… In this episode, we’re joined by Sebastian Aristotelis, co-founder and lead architect of SAGA Space Architects. We discuss the unique challenges of designing habitats for the moon and Mars, including the importance of gravity, atmosphere, and isolation. Sebastian shares his experi…

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Government freebies: What's the ministerial code? 13:41

2d ago13:41

13:41

The row over the Chancellor Rachel Reeves receiving tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert at London’s o2 Arena has grown on Tuesday, with Greenwich and Woolwich MP Matthew Pennycook saying that he had never taken a free ticket for the flagship music venue in east London. Speaking to LBC Matthew said he personally did not believe it was “appropriat…

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REPLAY: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry, with Bill Richards (Brave New World Preview) 19:21

4h ago19:21

19:21

This episode is a replay. In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition. To listen to the whole interview, and hear previous episodes, search 'Brave …

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UK's civil service 'could see 50,000 jobs axed' 15:46

3d ago15:46

15:46

As we approach this week’s spring statement we join The London Standard’s chief political correspondent Rachael Burford, who explains the government's plans to cut civil service running costs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is now facing a war with unions amid claims as many as 50,000 people would lose their jobs. In part two we speak to historian Dr Lea…

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Rachel Reeves is about to kill off the night out 16:44

4h ago16:44

16:44

Restaurant critic David Ellis and food and drink writer Josh Barrie are back. This week they discuss why the upcoming spring statement is going to wreak havoc on London's nightlife industry. This concern comes at the same time as Westminster City Council’s recent proposal of “quiet nights” for pubs, clubs and bars to help curb resident complaints. …

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The impact of Heathrow Substation Fire 8:48

4d ago8:48

8:48

Heathrow Airport closed after a fire broke out at a single substation in West London - causing a massive power outage. In today’s episode we hear about the critical role of electrical substations in our infrastructure from Head of Technical Regulations at the Institution of Engineering and Technology Mark Coles. We also find out about the global im…

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Roisin O'Donnell and Chris McQueer 46:54

4h ago46:54

46:54

Debut novelists, Roisin O'Donnell and Chris McQueer, go head to head in a war of the words. They discuss their latest books ("Nesting" and "Hermit"), their writing inspirations, the power of short stories and the rise of toxic masculinity. Whilst Andrew Tate doesn't in any way dominate this conversation (nor should he dominate any conversation), th…

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Severance S2 finale: Dichen Lachman on Ben Stiller, and technology fears 17:10

1h ago17:10

17:10

The 76-minute-long season two finale of Severance is almost here, to close what’s been another highly acclaimed series. The London Standard’s culture & lifestyle writer India Block speaks to star of the show, Dichen Lachman, about the chilling finale, technology fears, the writer's strike, and what Ben Stiller is like as a director. To read the ful…

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80/20 incel rule from Netflix's Adolescence explained 14:46

2h ago14:46

14:46

Following on from our recent feature about the Netflix show, Adolescence, The London Standard’s columnist and Features Writer, Maddy Mussen joins us to take a deeper look into the language which is being used within the online culture of incels, explaining the word itself and concepts such as the manosphere, sigmas and looksmaxxing. In part two, Th…

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US astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore start recovery back on Earth 9:47

1d ago9:47

9:47

After nine months on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have safely returned to Earth on board a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. We’re joined by Dr Keith Siew, Senior Research Fellow at University College London, to discuss the impact of their extended time in space and how their bodies will recover. Also i…

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The London Question: Are London's buses getting more dangerous? 14:22

2h ago14:22

14:22

As part of this week’s The London Question, we’re joined by The London Standard’s Transport and City Hall editor, Ross Lydall, who’s been writing about the safety of our capital’s buses. Why have the numbers in serious injury or fatality not improved, and what can be done to make journeys safer? Plus in part two: a new Netflix series has been creat…

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What happens to London if climate change gets out of control? 9:00

2h ago9:00

9:00

Extremes of temperature are often talked about as part of the concern around climate change but there is a scenario which could see the capital faced with extremely cold weather as the norm and the threat comes in part from a giant, invisible ocean current in the Atlantic.In an interview taken from our sister podcast, The Standard, climate scientis…

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What will the welfare cuts mean for the UK? 12:35

2h ago12:35

12:35

Sweeping changes to the welfare system are putting Prime Minister Keir Starmer under pressure. In this episode we hear from The London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford on what cuts to the Personal Independence Payment and other benefits could mean for some of the most vulnerable in society. We also hear from The Standard’s f…

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Does the Online Safety Act protect you enough? 8:55

1h ago8:55

8:55

The Online Safety Act has come into force today meaning social media platforms must now remove illegal content or face massive fines. But will it actually make the internet safer? Consumer law expert Lisa Webb from Which? joins us to discuss the new rules. Also in this episode: SpaceX capsule Dragon docks at the International Space Station to bring…

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Why Trump’s Maga masterplan is spooking the markets 12:43

1h ago12:43

12:43

Trump’s Trade war is escalating - tariffs on steel and aluminium are in place and key trade partners are hitting back. We hear from The London Standard’s Business Editor, Jonathan Prynn, about the impact of this uncertainty on the markets and how it's being felt by the tech tycoons. Also in this episode we hear from Homes and Property Editor Pruden…

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Erica Buist: Why AI won't kill real journalism (Masterclasses from The London Standard) 14:12

4h ago14:12

14:12

In today’s episode, Nicola Barron from Masterclasses for The London Standard is joined by journalist and author Erica Buist. Erica has written for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, and Newsweek, covering everything from death festivals around the world to the internet’s strangest subcultures. With AI reshaping the media landscape and the future of jo…

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Science unlocks life and legacy of PG Tips chimpanzee 9:31

9h ago9:31

9:31

Scientists have used a pioneering technique to unlock hidden details about a famous chimpanzee’s life for the first time. Using osteobiography experts have analysed the bones and tissue of Choppers, a Western chimpanzee from the PG Tips tea adverts. The findings have revealed insights about the long-term effects of captivity which can be used to im…

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The Uniquely Human Partnership - Why Does It Work?: A Cool and Fun Discussion with Barry and Dave 58:44

15d ago58:44

58:44

As they have entered their fourth year as partners in Uniquely Human: The Podcast, Barry and Dave are still astounded by its success and how much our wonderful and loyal audience keep asking for more. But one perplexing question has remained unanswered, why does it work? Barry and Dave reflect on this issue, and believe the answer can be found, in …

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Keir Starmer to abolish NHS England 16:28

3h ago16:28

16:28

The Prime Minister plans to abolish NHS England to 'cut bureaucracy' and bring the health service under government control, promising better patient care. To find out more Helena Wadia joins The London Standard’s Chief Political Correspondent, Rachael Burford. In part two, can Sir Sadiq Khan clean up the capital’s rivers and make waterways swimmabl…

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Tim Peake on the future of space – and Elon Musk 16:49

1d ago16:49

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British astronaut Tim Peake joined global leaders from the space industry in London this week for the Space Comm Expo. In today’s special episode we hear from the 52-year-old, who was the first British astronaut to perform a spacewalk. Speaking to The London Standard’s Will Hosie, Tim gives his thoughts on space exploration, Elon Musk, British tech…

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Ben Okri and Colum McCann 58:02

12d ago58:02

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Sir Ben Okri and Colum McCann join Joe Haddow for a war of the words... This is Ben's second appearance on Book Off! (The first author to ever appear on the pod twice) Let's see if he's learnt anything from the last time! He chats about his woozy new novella - "Madame Sosostris And The Festival For The Broken-Hearted' - and the poem that inspired i…

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The London Question: What if climate change gets out of control? 15:12

13d ago15:12

15:12

Although discussions around climate change, with a focus on global warming, have been on-going for decades, there is a scenario which could see London facing extremely cold weather as the norm. So what happens to the capital if climate change gets out of control? Joining the podcast is climate scientist James Stewart, who has been writing about thi…

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Fears for wildlife after North Sea oil spill 9:28

3h ago9:28

9:28

A Russian national has been identified as the captain of the Solong ship, which collided with a tanker carrying jet fuel earlier this week. Wildlife experts say the oil spill could have a devastating effect on wildlife. We speak to Chief Executive of the Marine Conservation Society Sandy Luk about the impact of the jet fuel spill off the Yorkshire …

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North Sea collision - an environmental disaster? 17:34

19h ago17:34

17:34

A US military fuel tanker and a cargo ship that collided off the coast of England, setting both vessels ablaze and spilling jet fuel into the North Sea, has raised concerns about the environmental impacts. How bad is the damage, and what happens next? Helena Wadia speaks with Marine Conservation Society CEO Sandy Luk about the potential risks to ma…

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The Music Room playlist from His Majesty King Charles III 14:29

9d ago14:29

14:29

It’s Commonwealth Day and King Charles III has turned music show host to mark the occasion. Presenting an hour-long show on Apple Music 1, the King is showcasing music from around the Commonwealth as well as some of his personal favourites. But what is Commonwealth Day and what does this 21st-century celebration say about today’s monarchy? On today…

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Is the UK’s Online Safety Act tough enough? 10:27

2d ago10:27

10:27

The head of Ofcom has defended the UK’s new Online Safety Act, calling it “very ambitious” in tackling harmful content - but campaigners say it doesn’t go far enough. Plus - new data shows the expansion of ULEZ has improved London’s air quality, but it hasn’t reduced traffic levels. City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall spoke to Mayor Sir Sadi…

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Where do Britain stand in the global space race? 13:22

22d ago13:22

13:22

The London Standard is the media partner for this year’s Space-Comm Expo at the ExCel, which takes place between the 11th and 12th of March. Science and technology reporter Will Rogers-Coltman joins The Standard podcast to discuss the future of British space technology. Plus, we hear from Castrol on their AstroAnt robot: an exciting project that on…

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An explosive SpaceX launch, the lunar robot landing, and THAT woolly mouse 9:01

5d ago9:01

9:01

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight has ended in flames- marking the eighth failed attempt for Elon Musk’s deep-space rocket. Meanwhile, the Athena lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but engineers fear it may have tipped over. We hear from CMO of Castrol Nicola Buck about how the British oil company is helping to keep the AstroAnt m…

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How to unprocess your diet in 30 days, with Johannes Cullberg 11:45

6d ago11:45

11:45

In today’s episode, Nicola Barron from Masterclasses for The London Standard is joined by Johannes Cullberg – entrepreneur, food industry expert, and author of Unprocess Your Diet in 30 Days. They discuss the rise of ultra-processed foods and how they’ve taken over our diets. Johannes offers practical advice on making small, sustainable changes to …

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REPLAY: The Human Guinea Pig, with Ben Greenfield (Brave New World preview) 18:51

6d ago18:51

18:51

This is a replay preview of our sister podcast Brave New World. What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny Lebedev spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podca…

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FTSE 100: Green shoots of growth for UK business 15:22

7d ago15:22

15:22

The London Standard’s business editor, Jonathan Prynn, joins us to discuss this year's remarkable rise in the FTSE 100. For an hour or so, the City’s famous index of shares in leading British listed companies grew for the first time in history, above the 8900 mark. So, what has driven this sudden reappraisal of the UK and the London stock market? I…

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Can Ukraine survive without US aid backing? 13:07

8d ago13:07

13:07

The fallout from Friday's public disagreement between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has continued, with the US pausing military aid to Ukraine. As Europe reels from Donald Trump’s decision, the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has insisted the Prime Minister will not be “blindsided or bounced” from …

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The mental toll of misdiagnosis 10:07

20d ago10:07

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Hearing that an illness is ‘all in your head’ can have a damaging effect on self-worth and self-esteem. That’s according to new research from the University of Cambridge that has revealed the impact of chronic diseases being misdiagnosed as psychosomatic. The study showed that patients whose symptoms were dismissed were more likely to experience hi…

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The Crust We Trust: British Pie Week 15:31

9d ago15:31

15:31

Restaurant critic David Ellis and food writer Josh Barrie take over the podcast to celebrate British Pie Week (March 3-9). This year’s celebration comes with a twist as ministers recently urged the government to grant pies protected status. David and Josh discuss whether some restaurants are cashing in on nostalgia, the closure of traditional pie a…

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UK to send 5,000 missiles to Ukraine 7:51

16d ago7:51

7:51

A Belfast factory is set to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine. TikTok is one of several social media platforms being investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Suze Cooper talks to the ICO’s deputy commissioner for regulatory policy Emily Keaney about the investigation. Also in this episode: Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spa…

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Battle for Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan and city hall editor Ross Lydall 17:13

12d ago17:13

17:13

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan meets city hall and transport editor Ross Lydall to discuss the news of a public consultation and his plans to take control of Oxford Street. CALM CEO Simon Gunning joins us to discuss recent figures revealing that 50% of London-based adults believe the government should do more to prevent youth suicide. Plus, lifestyle …

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Unmasking and Living Authentically, with Dr. Devon Price 1:09:12

29d ago1:09:12

1:09:12

As a trans autistic man, and a social psychology professor, Dr. Devon Price is intimately familiar with issues of masking, and the impact that masking may have on the social and emotional well-being of individuals. In this episode, Devon, Dave and Barry delve deeply into these issues and discusses skills that Devon believes are critical for helping…

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Apple on 'affordable' iPhone 16e & new features 7:42

12d ago7:42

7:42

Apple’s latest iPhone 16e hits UK shelves today, boasting high-end features for an affordable price. We asked Alice from Apple about all the new and important additions. South Korean officials are in California this week and signed a $35 billion agreement to fund the world’s largest AI data centre, 'to rival Microsoft and Google'. We’re joined by t…

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Gordon Ramsay and restaurant critic David Ellis face off in the sky 14:58

13d ago14:58

14:58

This episode includes explicit language. Our restaurant critic David Ellis interviews the famed chef Gordon Ramsay at the glass-walled dining room of Lucky Cat, his new restaurant on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate - London’s highest dining spot. Gordon discusses pricing, breaking America, and his reputation in the UK. To read the full interview, …

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REPLAY: Turning Back Time with Bryan Johnson (Brave New World preview) 16:22

13d ago16:22

16:22

This is a replay of a preview taken from our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. To hea…

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Nicci French 59:47

13d ago59:47

59:47

Bestselling thriller writer(s) Nicci French go head to head in a war of the words, expertly refereed by Joe Haddow. Nicci French is the pen name for husband and wife writing team, Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, and this is our first official Book Off couple! Sean and Nicci discuss their latest novel, The Last Days Of Kira Mullan, and dig into some …

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Grenfell inquiry: Government pledges 'change and reform' 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

Following Wednesday’s PMQs, the Government has responded in full to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, setting out what they call tough new reforms to fix building safety and strengthen accountability. 58 recommendations made by Sir Martin Moore-Bick when he published his long-awaited report in September are to be accepted in full. Grenfell Next of Kin, a…

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Apple rolls out Donald Trump bug fix 8:33

14d ago8:33

8:33

Apple’s rolling out a bug fix after an iPhone glitch where saying ‘racist’ briefly flashes an image of Donald Trump on screen. MPs warn Meta’s decision to scrap third-party fact-checkers could allow misinformation to spread unchecked. How are London scientists decoding brain signals to make robotic limbs feel more natural? We hear from Imperial Col…

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