2+ week, 4+ day ago (181+ words) Faye Carruthers is joined by Marva Kreel and Tim Stillman to dissect a dramatic WSL weekend and look ahead to the Women's Champions League On today's pod: VAR talk dominates again after Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, with disallowed goals and missed cards prompting calls for more support for referees in the WSL. Should VAR-lite or semi-automated offside be introduced? Elsewhere, Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season against a resurgent Aston Villa. Manchester City took full advantage to go top with a hard-fought win over Everton. How long will it be before Marva is allowed to cut her hair? Plus: a six-goal thriller between London City and Spurs, late heartbreak for West Ham and Liverpool, and a look ahead to the return of the Champions League, including Mary Earps's Old Trafford homecoming. Also: a quick spin through the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (89+ words) As England head down under to try to regain cricket's oldest prize, Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon will bring you all the best analysis of the Ashes test series with regular episodes in the coming weeks Continue reading... Coming soon: The Guardian Ashes Weekly podcast with Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon As England head down under to try to regain cricket's oldest prize, Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon will bring you all the best analysis of the Ashes test series with regular episodes in the coming weeks...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago (135+ words) We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: as violence, drug use and suicide at HMP Nottingham reached shocking new levels, the prison became a symbol of a system crumbling into crisisBy Isobel Thompson. Read by Simon Darwen Continue reading... From the archive: "If you decide to cut staff, people die: how Nottingham prison descended into chaos " podcast We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: as violence, drug use and suicide at HMP Nottingham reached shocking new levels, the prison became a symbol of a system crumbling into crisis By Isobel Thompson. Read by Simon Darwen...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (76+ words) Economic insecurity, race riots, incendiary media " Claude McKay was one of the few Black journalists covering a turbulent period that sounds all too familiar to us todayBy Yvonne Singh. Read by Karl Queensborough Continue reading... "The jobless should lead the attack: a radical Jamaican journalist in 1920s London " podcast Economic insecurity, race riots, incendiary media " Claude McKay was one of the few Black journalists covering a turbulent period that sounds all too familiar to us today...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (103+ words) Porepunkah shooting suspect Dezi Freeman remains missing three months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers, and wounded a third.Justice and court reporter Nino Bucci tells Reged Ahmad about the unease felt by those living in the Victorian town, and police theories of where Freeman could beRead more: Continue reading... Porepunkah shooting suspect Dezi Freeman remains missing three months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers, and wounded a third. Justice and court reporter Nino Bucci tells Reged Ahmad about the unease felt by those living in the Victorian town, and police theories of where Freeman could be...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (168+ words) This year's flu season has begun more than a month earlier than usual, with a mutated strain spreading widely among younger people and expected to drive a wave of hospital admissions as it reaches the elderly. Science editor Ian Sample speaks to Madeleine Finlay about what we know so far and Prof Ed Hutchinson of the University of Glasgow explains how people can best protect themselves and each otherUK hospitals bracing for once-in-a-decade flu surge this winterSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading... Should the UK brace for a brutal flu season? " podcast This year's flu season has begun more than a month earlier than usual, with a mutated strain spreading widely among younger people and expected to drive a wave of hospital admissions as it reaches the elderly. Science editor Ian Sample speaks to Madeleine Finlay about what…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (159+ words) Speaking at Cop30 in Brazil, the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the "consensus is gone" on tackling the climate crisis. An apt assessment, as this week Australia"s two major political parties have had starkly different commitments on climate action.The minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, speaks to Guardian Australia"s political editor, Tom McIlroy, about Labor"s free solar power scheme for some homes and the Coalition"s continued infighting on emissions targetsRead more: Continue reading... Speaking at Cop30 in Brazil, the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the "consensus is gone" on tackling the climate crisis. An apt assessment, as this week Australia"s two major political parties have had starkly different commitments on climate action. The minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, speaks to Guardian Australia"s political editor, Tom McIlroy, about Labor…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal hammer Spurs 4-1 in the north London derbyRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: a huge weekend for Arsenal. Not only did they thrash Spurs in the north London derby thanks to an Eberechi Eze hat-trick, but they got to enjoy losses for both Liverpool and Manchester City on Saturday, to Nottingham Forest and Newcastle respectively. Continue reading... Arsenal ensure north London is red after Forest fell Liverpool " Football Weekly Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan as Arsenal hammer Spurs 4-1 in the north London derby On the podcast today: a huge weekend for Arsenal. Not only did they thrash Spurs in the north…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago (139+ words) After bitter arguments, threatened walkouts and heated all-night negotiations, delegates eventually reached a deal this weekend at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil. To unpick what was achieved and what was left out, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian's environment editor, Fiona Harvey, who has been following every twist and turnEnd of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoffSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading... Bitter rows and overnight talks: how a fragile Cop30 deal was agreed " podcast After bitter arguments, threatened walkouts and heated all-night negotiations, delegates eventually reached a deal this weekend at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil. To unpick what was achieved and what was left out, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian's environment editor, Fiona Harvey, who has been following every twist and turn...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ayisha Gulati and Dr Chris Paouros to discuss Manchester City's derby win, Chelsea's setback at Liverpool and all the weekend's WSL action. On today's pod: Manchester City take control of the title race with a commanding 3-0 win in the derby, as United fail to register a shot on target and Marc Skinner calls for January reinforcements, and fewer in-game interviews. Are City now the team to beat? Elsewhere: Chelsea drop points again after a stubborn Liverpool performance at Prenton Park, with Beata Olsson continuing her excellent scoring run. With Arsenal also held in the north London derby, the panel asks what's behind their respective creative slumps and whether the title is already slipping away. Plus: West Ham finally get their first win of the season, Brighton put four past Leicester and London City…...