The News Diet

Local elections, the Met Gala & Middle East latest

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:54:24 GMT

Links:

Men aren't needed anymore, and they’re struggling to adapt to being wanted, by Olivia Barbulescu for Feral Woman (Substack) | https://oliviabarbulescu.substack.com/p/men-arent-needed-anymore-and-theyre

Why Is There No Culture-Defining TV Show For Gen Z?, by Daisy Jones for British Vogue | https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/why-is-there-no-culture-defining-tv-show-for-gen-z

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Body hair, Trump shooting & Chat GPT breakup

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:44 GMT

Heeeey Dieters! In this episode, we unpack the story of a woman who ended her relationship after seeing her partner's ChatGPT. Then, how a century of marketing turned body hair political.

We also delve into the Trump shooting and all the misinformation that followed, before explaining what the new Renters' Rights Act means for you.

Links:

The Tangled History of Women and Body Hair

https://www.thepersistent.com/tangled-history-women-body-hair-removal/

I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend's ChatGPT and It Ended Our Relationship

https://lindseyhallwrites.substack.com/p/i-read-my-boyfriends-chatgpt-and

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Alix vs Alex, narcissistic men & Whitehall drama

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:50:00 GMT

The news was popping off this week, so we definitely weren't short on stories.

First up: are we actually seeing the beginning of the end for “strongman” politics? From leaders losing their grip to growing public frustration over economic stagnation and broken promises, we unpack why authoritarian-style figures might not be as untouchable as they once seemed. Then, we dive into the Alex Cooper drama that people are going mad for online. We break down what’s real, what’s noise, and why this conversation is bigger than just influencer gossip.

In this episode, we also get into the Keir Starmer and the Mandelson drama and the growing fallout around security vetting. It’s messy, and it raises some big questions about trust at the top of UK politics. And finally, we discuss a story about how victims of sexual violence are treated in parliamentary settings. Where’s the line between “robust questioning” and real harm? And what needs to change to make these spaces safer for survivors to speak?

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The end of Orbán's 16 year rule, London hate & influencer Olympics

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Safe to say we cover all bases with this one! If you're wondering why everyone's talking about Hungary's election, or the fact that Coachella won't get off our FYPs (or "magnifying glass", as Annabel calls it), then don't worry, we've got your back. We also get into a scandalous story from the world of journalism, as well as the recent wave of hate London has been getting on social media.

Links:

The fertility crisis is men’s fault now, by Annabel Preston for The New Statesman | https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/life/2026/04/the-fertility-crisis-is-mens-fault-now

Lifestyle blogger said to have inspired Devil Wears Prada character uses unpaid student interns, by Helena Horton for The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/apr/12/lifestyle-blogger-devil-wears-prada-anna-wintour-assistant-pay-interns

So You Want a Free Trip to Coachella? Get in Line, by Madison Malone Kircher | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/style/coachella-influencers-brand-trips.html

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A very French surprise, Misogynistic bots & a hummus-obsessed nation

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:28:32 GMT

In this episode, we break down the latest French municipal elections and what the results mean for France's future and Europe. We also explore the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, rising prices across the country, and what Brits are choosing as their essential items (hummus?!) Plus, we couldn't go a week without diving into the growing conversation around AI bias and the patriarchy - examining how gender inequality is shaping the technology we use every day.

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Meningitis, Strait of Hormuz & influencer girlies take Antarctica

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Links:

The Epstein Files and the architecture of elite protection: what media coverage reveals about power, by Ruhi Khan | https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2026/02/18/the-epstein-files-and-the-architecture-of-elite-protection-what-media-coverage-reveals-about-power/

The TikTok girlies conquering Antarctica, by Arielle Domb for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/the-tiktok-girlies-conquering-antarctica

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Chalamet on high art, a Trans-Atlantic breakup and Gen Z men

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:25 GMT

In this week's episode we explore the biggest breakup of the year: Starmer and Trump...(since recording, a British base in Iraq was struck). Also on the menu is King's College London's report about Gen Z attitudes towards women and the mysterious blue vs red wars.

Oh and not forgetting Timothée Chalamet calling opera and ballet not relevant (eek).

Links:

How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4wgzdydkeo

What do teenage boys see on TikTok?

https://observer.co.uk/news/opinion-and-ideas/article/what-do-teenage-boys-see-on-tiktok

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Women of Iran, the Green surge & cloning celebs

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Links

How That Jim Carrey Clone Conspiracy Theory Spiraled Out of Control, by James Hibberd for the Hollywood Reporter | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/jim-carrey-clone-1236519514/

Missiles Over Dubai: I’m watching the influencer bubble burst in real time, by Sasha Maine for The Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/dubai-missiles-iran-us-israel-war-influencer-b2930691.html

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Royal succession, that BAFTA incident & a very long speech

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT

This week we discuss that moment at the BAFTAs and why the BBC is once again in the spotlight. We’ll of course be chatting about Andrew and what his arrest means for the Royal Family before finishing up with a healthy dose of Trump and his very (very) long State of the Union speech.

Links

It’s the public reaction to the Bafta N-word incident that’s the real problem - https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/baftas-n-word-tourettes-john-davidson-sinners-b2927037.html

‘I felt betrayed, naked’: did a prize-winning novelist steal a woman’s life story?

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/17/did-a-prize-winning-novelist-steal-a-woman-life-story-kamel-daoud

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Catch you next week dieters xoxo

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Interviewing Gisèle Pelicot, Reform's "shadow cabinet" & Tyra Banks

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Ok guys, we need to address the great big royal elephant in the room... the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest happened after we recorded! But fear not, we have already deployed some reacts over on our socials (@newsdietpod) and you betcha we will be getting into it next week! Anyhoo, we've got plenty of content covered in today's ep, including the return of America's Next Top Model, Victoria Derbyshire's incredibly moving interview with Gisèle Pelicot, TikTok putting women off the pill and Nigel Farage's Reform UK lineup. Catch you next week ❤️‍🔥

Links:

Still composed, always candid, Gisèle Pelicot is the strongest woman I have ever met, by Victoria Derbyshire for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/opinion-and-ideas/article/still-composed-always-candid-gisele-pelicot-is-the-strongest-woman-i-have-ever-met

Tyra Banks Isn’t Sorry Enough in Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, by Louis Staples for The Cut | https://www.thecut.com/article/tyra-banks-netflix-reality-check-inside-americas-next-top-model-review.html

*Correction: Shia LaBeouf has not been charged. He was arrested for allegedly assaulting two men. The News Diet has approached LaBeouf's team for comment.

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Wuthering Heights, Epstein files & student loans

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:04:41 GMT

Talk about a long Christmas break… Happy belated new year everyone! After a (we think well deserved) rest we’re back baby!

In this week’s episode, we discuss THE Wuthering Heights promo and whether celebrities should use their platforms to discuss politics. We then dig into the Epstein files and student loans.

Longs reads

The more delulu the better? The Wuthering Heights press tour is off to an intense start

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/wuthering-heights-margot-robbie-jacob-elordi-press-tour-b2909878.html

Democrats must ignore the witterings of Billie Eilish

https://www.spectator.com.au/2026/02/democrats-must-ignore-the-witterings-of-billie-eilish/

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Bonnie Blue (again), Bondi tragedy & Erasmus

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:50:00 GMT

Join us for our final episode in season two before we enter our festive food coma...This week we delve into Bonnie Blue's column in the Spectator (weird) and explain how to dress like the perfect Maga woman (also a little weird). We also discuss the return of Erasmus before covering the horrific tragedy on Bondi beach and how politicians are - already - turning grief political.

Thank you so much to everyone for listening and Merry Christmas!

Links:

I stand with Nigel Farage

https://spectator.com/article/i-stand-with-nigel-farage/

My Maga makeover: how the world saw me differently

https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/my-maga-makeover-new-york

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Maternity care, social media bans & Netflix v. Paramount

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We're WFH today (yes, we're at it too!). We're sinking our teeth into the highest and lowest of bros today, all the way from getting grossed out by Will Ferrell gorging on chocolate-covered spaghetti to Australia cracking down on social media usage for under-16s.

Links:

Netflix and Paramount are battling for more than Warner Bros, The Economist | https://www.economist.com/business/2025/12/09/netflix-and-paramount-are-battling-for-more-than-warner-bros

The greatest Christmas films of all time (and the five worst), The Telegraph | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/best-christmas-movies-watch-all-time-classic-films/

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Sydney Sweeney, scrapping jury trials & the Angiolini Inquiry

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:50:00 GMT

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode! This week, we take a deep dive into Sydney Sweeney’s latest performance in Christy and why it received such a poor reception. We then discuss the growing concerns around children’s screen time and what the latest research says. Next, we unpack David Lammy’s controversial proposal to scrap jury trials, examining what this could mean for the justice system and public trust before delving into the findings and significance of the Angiolini Inquiry.

Technology’s cost to our kids

https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology/71702/technology-cost-to-our-kids

What Sydney Sweeney did next (and how she divides America)

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/sydney-sweeney-christy-martin-movie-interview-v9z8ldk5k

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The Autumn Budget, Trump's peace plan & our gaming era

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

It's a biggie!! Yes, like every man and his maine coon, we are getting into Rachel Reeves' budget – the good, the bad and the somewhat ugly. The Ukraine peace plan is another hot topic this week as Europe somewhat stands up to the US. Plus, Annabel's long read is a take on the world of gaming no less. Oh and don't you worry, we will of course be thoroughly debriefing Trump's "piggy" comment.

Links:

President Piggy, by Sophie Gilbert for The Atlantic | https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025/11/trump-quiet-piggy-women-journalists/684982/

I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing, by Naomi Alderman for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/the-critics/games/article/im-a-novelist-whos-just-bought-a-video-games-company-heres-why-you-should-care-about-games-writing

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Embarrassing boyfriends, Sky's blunder & immigration proposals

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:50:00 GMT

This week on the podcast, we dive into the viral debate sparked by the infamous article asking: Are boyfriends embarrassing? We also unpack the rise and rapid fall of Sky’s short-lived women’s sports channel, Halo, and break down the home secretary’s latest immigration proposals.

Long reads:

Trump Did Not Have Sexual Relations With ‘Bubba,’ Bill Clinton

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-sexual-relations-bill-clinton-bubba-email.html

What The Response To My “Are Boyfriends Embarrassing?” Article Says About The Current State Of Heterosexual Dating

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/the-response-to-my-are-boyfriends-embarrassing-article

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BBC exits, drinking to the top and farewell to Teen Vogue

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We're serving up the works the wave of resignations shaking the BBC and what it means for trust in public broadcasting, the surprising shuttering of Teen Vogue as digital media continues to devour its own, and the very retro idea of “drinking to the top” in modern workplace culture. And because the internet never sleeps, we’re also digging into why small boobs are suddenly the new black — yes, really.

Links:

Binge drinking in your youth may lead to career success in later life, research finds, by Harriet Boucher for The Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/binge-drinking-success-income-study-university-b2862076.html

Breast reductions aren’t feminist – just another body trend, by Sarah Manavis for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/breast-reductions-arent-feminist-just-a-new-form-of-misogyny

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Lily Allen, Sudan & Mamdani's historic win

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:50:00 GMT

In this week’s episode, we explore Lily Allen’s new album, discuss the tragic situation unfolding in Sudan, and break down Mamdani’s groundbreaking win as New York City’s new mayor. Tune in for thoughtful analysis on music, world news, and politics — all in under an hour!

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Trump's interior design, the Renters' Rights Act & rogue influencers

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Today’s episode is serving up a little bit of everything — from politics to pop culture and a touch of Black Mirror dystopia. We’re diving into Trump’s grand plan to remodel the White House (because of course he is), the renters’ rights bill that could finally rebalance power between landlords and tenants, and the shocking Talk TV interview that reignited the conversation around racism in British media. Plus, this week’s long read explores the disturbing trend of influencers putting isolated Indigenous tribes at risk — all in the name of content.

Links:

Trump’s megalomaniac White House project fits a global trend among far-right populists, by Jan-Werner Müller for The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/26/trump-white-house-far-right-populism

Influencers put isolated indigenous groups at risk for YouTube views, by Shayma Bakht for The Times | https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/influencers-youtubers-tribes-indigenous-groups-threat-85wq8p6bj

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The Louvre heist, Prince Andrew’s fall & navigating the "manosphere"

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Today’s episode is serving up a mix of high drama, stolen art and online chaos: the mysterious Louvre heist that’s left the world reeling, Prince Andrew’s latest royal fallout as he’s stripped of his remaining titles and the rise of the manosphere – from fringe forums to mainstream influence, what’s it all about? Oh, and whilst we're in the darker corners of the internet, let's check in on Candace Owens for good measure.

Links:

The Macrons, the Maga influencer and the ‘trans’ Brigitte conspiracy: US judge to hear lawsuit, by Stephen Armstrong for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/the-macrons-the-maga-influencer-and-the-trans-brigitte-conspiracy-us-judge-to-hear-lawsuit

The manosphere is going into business, by Joshua Gabert-Doyon for the Financial Times | https://www.ft.com/content/7508a2a4-d5ad-461e-ad52-bb48445a9ae6

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A deep dive on Reform

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:50:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive deep into the rise of Reform UK and explore its growing influence on British politics. With Nigel Farage back in the spotlight, we ask the big question: Could he really become the next Prime Minister? Join us as we unpack the party's policies, public sentiment, and what this means for the future of the UK.

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Jilly Cooper, Archbishop of Canterbury & Trump's peace plan

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:50:00 GMT

This week, we unpack the chaotic online world of clean eating and pay tribute to the legendary Jilly Cooper. We also break down Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, what it could mean for Israel and Palestine, and why it’s stirring debate.

Note: Since recording, Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of the plan. Also, negotiations were held in Egypt, which we didn't mention in the episode.

Links:

Jilly Cooper: why readers still cherish her ‘fat, fun, frothy novels’

https://theconversation.com/jilly-cooper-why-readers-still-cherish-her-fat-fun-frothy-novels-266881

Why Karolina Went to Bali

https://www.thecut.com/article/karolina-krzyzak-raw-vegan-bali-death-eating-disorder.html

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Afghanistan's internet blackout, digital ID & a viral rock

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Today’s episode is serving up a little bit of everything:

Afghanistan’s loss of internet and what it means for women living there
The UK's shift to digital ID cards and big Tone is BACK
Gentle parenting – is it really helping parents, or just another stick to beat themselves with?
The viral Anthropologie rock ... bring back having a good ol' laugh we say!!

Links:

‘Gentle parenting’ is another way for parents to be hard on themselves, by Eva Wisemen for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/gentle-parenting-is-another-way-for-parents-to-be-hard-on-themselves

‘Anthropologie rock’ shows that it pays off to commit to the bit, by Michaela Makusha for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/anthropologie-rock-shows-that-it-pays-off-to-commit-to-the-bit

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Jimmy Kimmel, Palestine’s statehood & packing for the Rapture

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:50:00 GMT

We’re back, bby! Season 2 kicks off with Jimmy Kimmel under fire, UK recognising Palestine’s statehood, and the never-ending nightmare of job applications. Not forgetting, Charlie Kirk and our increasingly polarised world.

Join us for more social commentary, some light analysis, and of course a few laughs too.

Links:

Did you hear there’s a Rapture tonight?

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/religion/2025/09/did-you-hear-theres-a-rapture-tonight

Britain’s youth unemployment epidemic

https://www.newstatesman.com/business/work/2025/09/britains-youth-unemployment-epidemic

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Labubu v. Lafufu, Farage immigration drama & Taylor Swift is engaged

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Wrapping up our first season the only way we know how – talking about Taylor Swift. Today is a bit of a melting pot:

Nigel Farage stirring up drama over immigration (shocker).
The rise of a new Ghanaian romance scam that’s basically a modern-day “Nigerian Prince.”
Labubu mania – how long can this creepy-cute craze actually last?
And yes, Taylor Swift’s recent engagement (because obviously).

Until szn 2 🫡 A & N x

Links:

This Labubu bubble will turn ugly, by Matthew Bishop for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/business/article/this-labubu-bubble-will-turn-ugly

No need to calm down: how Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement broke the internet, by Alaina Demopoulos for the Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/26/taylor-swift-engaged-travis-kelce-reaction

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A deep dive on Bonnie Blue (bonus ep.)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:50:00 GMT

We are back with another deep dive episode! This week we delve into the oh-so hot and divisive topic that is Miss Bonnie Blue. Love her or loathe her, she’s been at the centre of every dinner party chat. So of course, it felt only right we jump on the bandwagon too.

From OnlyFans going mainstream to Bonnie’s infamous stunts, join us for another week of deep chats and the occasional giggle.

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Trump's so-called peace summit, radical grannies ft. Palestine Action & Kim K's chin strap

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:50:00 GMT

This week we delve into Trump's so-called peace summit with Putin in Alaska and ask the question on everyone’s lips: where the helly is Zelensky? From radicalised grannies to J.D. Vance causing a right scene in the Cotswolds - and not forgetting the Kardashian chin strap - it’s not one to miss.

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Palestine Action and the radicalisation of grandma

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/society/2025/08/palestine-action-and-the-radicalisation-of-grandma

The one change that worked: I felt self-conscious – until I started complimenting strangers

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/11/one-change-worked-felt-self-conscious-started-complimenting-strangers

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The Sydney Sweeney saga, Tea spilling too much tea & the gender politics of oysters

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We are sooo back! Apologies again for our disappearing act last week but every now and then life gets in the way of our podcast commitments (I know, how rude). Today we're getting into the Tea app's hacking nightmare and what it means for womens' safety in the world of dating. We also unpack the Sydney Sweeney scandal – valid or total overreaction? From oyster harvesting in The Gambia to Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson becoming the latest it couple, this ep hopefully makes up for our week of silence! (boy can we yap yap yap away about the news).

Also shout out to Lewis who made his debut in today's episode – he always makes sure our production is tippety top (even when Annabel is being a pain and won't sit still!).

Until next week 🤟🏻

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The Epstein Files, that Coldplay kiss cam & Lionesses taking a stand

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:50:00 GMT

In this week's episode, we delve into *that* viral kiss cam moment that united the world and tore apart a family all before lunch. From toxic relationships being played out on screen to our almighty Lionesses taking a stand - and exploring the ugly, complex depths of the Epstein files. And not forgetting, the big, royal elephant in the room: Will Haz and Meg clear the heir with the rest of the fam?

Links:

The story of the Coldplay couple unfolded like a soap opera. But was the pile-on that followed a proportionate response?

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/22/the-story-of-the-coldplay-couple-unfolded-like-a-soap-opera-but-was-the-pile-on-that-followed-a-proportional-response-ntwnfb

We've Never Seen a Toxic Relationship on TV Like This

https://www.thecut.com/article/bravo-the-valley-toxic-relationships-jax-taylor-brittany-cartwright.html

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In conversation with Kathy Kleiner Rubin

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:30:36 GMT

TW: this episode contains discussions of topics including violence and traumatic events.

On today's episode (our tenth anniversary, if you will) we welcome the brilliant Kathy Kleiner Rubin.

One of the few surviving victims of Ted Bundy’s infamous 1978 attack on the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University, at just 20 years old she endured a brutal assault. She suffered from a fractured jaw, a nearly severed tongue and other severe injuries – while two of her sorority sisters tragically lost their lives.

In her memoir A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy, co-authored with Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, she shares her powerful journey from trauma to triumph – and challenges the media’s glamorised portrayal of Bundy.

Together, we discussed the importance of giving victims a name and a voice – and the dangers of romanticising killers through true crime media. Kathy shares powerful insights on trauma, healing and why the real story is in the survival.

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A new party on the block, the toxic mushroom lunch & retracing The Salt Path

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We dig into what on EARTH is going on in the House of Commons, the nitty gritty of the death cap mushroom murders and the so-called Salt Path scandal. Before anything else, we would like to flag that this episode was recorded before Raynor Winn released her response to Chloe Hadjimatheo’s article in The Observer – which we encourage you to read (linked below).

Links:

Here Is the Science of Why You Doomscroll, by Emily Falk for the New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/06/opinion/decisions-neuroscience-brains.html

The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were spun from lies, deceit and desperation, by Chloe Hadjimatheou for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/the-real-salt-path-how-the-couple-behind-a-bestseller-left-a-trail-of-debt-and-deceit

Raynor Winn’s statement in response to the article in The Observer | https://www.raynorwinn.co.uk/

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The Letby case, a royally expensive train & tears in parliament

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

From bosoms to Bezos, we are (as usual) bringing an eclectic platter - including the concept of justice when it comes to the Lucy Letby case, wrapping our heads around the already infamous Bob Vylan antics at Glasto and whether the Royal family earn their pocket money (Annabel says the one expense that should never need to be justified is K Middy’s allowance for Choos). Also 1000 downloads who this?! Thank you so much for your continued support. We can’t wait to keep growing our team of dieters.

Links:

‘A marker of luxury and arrogance’: why gravity-defying boobs are back – and what they say about the state of the world

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jun/28/a-marker-of-luxury-and-arrogance-why-gravity-defying-boobs-are-back-and-what-they-say-about-the-state-of-the-world

Kneecap and Bob Vylan shouldn’t be prosecuted

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/kneecap-and-bob-vylan-shouldnt-be-prosecuted/

Meet the Podcaster : The News Diet

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World War III, a bill for the Lords & a royally controversial wedding

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Trying to make this week’s episode tasty was not unlike trying to polish the proverbial. That being said, we are nothing if not consistent and have dished up your weekly need-to-know as usual. From asking the question we’ve all been discussing over the dinner table (…is this World War III?!) to spitters and spittees and whether a watermelon really has a husk or not. Oh, and we’ve been deprived of our trusty studio this week so our entire ep is brought to you via the unglamorous but oh so reliable Google Meet. So strap in, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!

Links:

How a Salary Figure Changes Everything in ‘Materialists’, by Alissa Wilkinson for The New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/movies/materialists-salary-dating.html

Spitting in Someone's Mouth Is the Latest New Sex Trend by E.J. Dickson for The Cut |

https://www.thecut.com/article/spitting-in-mouth-sex-trend.html

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A deep dive on birth rates (bonus ep.)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this very special episode we delve into the murky waters of birth rates.. Falling birth rates have been a hot political, social and cultural topic for some time so you best believe we had a lot to say about it. From Trump's latest attempt at getting more people to have children to lots of existential dread around parenthood - and of course, how young women fit into all of this - join us as we talk all things babies.

No long reads this time just a lot of yap, some good ol' stats, and a healthy dose of criticising politicians.

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The ICE protests, Lively v. Baldoni & the end of a bromance

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

What a week!! Hence our longest on record (of the whole 5 we have done). It's long but a goodie...From the ICE protests to the infamous Lively v. Baldoni feud, literature to the rescue of masculinity and whether Nicole should spend all her earnings on a fresh new babyface – we’ve gone through the lot. Guess Friday 13th really is luck for some...

Links:

The revenge of the young male novelist, by George Monaghan for The New Statesmen | https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/2025/06/the-revenge-of-the-young-male-novelist

Teenage girls’ TikTok skincare regimes offer little to no benefit, research shows, by Nicola Davis for The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/09/teenage-girls-tiktok-skincare-regimes-offer-little-to-no-benefit-research-shows

Return of the witch trial, by Annabel Preston for Bursting the Bubble | https://open.substack.com/pub/annabelpreston/p/return-of-the-witch-trial?r=3ae8k8&utm_medium=ios

The Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Proves Men Are Just Too Emotional to Be in Charge, by Stephanie McNeal for Glamour | https://www.glamour.com/story/the-elon-musk-and-donald-trump-feud-makes-us-think-they-are-too-emotional-to-be-in-charge

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MI5 caught in a lie, South Korea's election & a "swift" liberation

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Today we have a really ✨interesting ✨ catch up for you – it’s a pretty varied one, so strap in for a wild ride! From MI5 to weight loss jabs, Greggs sausage rolls to the South Korean election, we’ve covered the lot. Some may even say, all too well…

Links: ‘Feels bigger than herself’: the importance of Taylor Swift’s latest victory, by Adrian Horton for The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/may/31/taylor-swift-buy-master-recordings

Dude, where’s my paunch? Men, masculinity and Mounjaro, by Joel Golby for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/style/features/article/joel-golby-men-masculinity-and-mounjaro

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Trump v. Harvard, the rise of Reform & "le slap"

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Annabel & Nicole debrief this week's headlines including Trump waging war on the Ivy League, the many promises made by hopeful PM, Nigel Farage, and the 30 different ways to pronounce Shein (yes, one of them is "fast fashion").

Links:

From TikTok to the track: gen Z are driving running’s third great boom, by Sean Ingle for The Guardian | http://theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/27/running-gen-z-boom-athletics-london-marathon

Has Brigitte Macron got away with ‘le slap’?, by Rowan Pelling for The Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/emmanuel-macron-wife-brigitte-shove-face-plane-vietnam-b2758606.html

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The Brexit reset, Bella May Culley & world leader Love Island

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:25 GMT

Annabel & Nicole discuss this week's headlines including the mysterious case of Bella May Culley, the B-word (Brexit) reset deal and whether the UK has too many dogs (Annabel says c'est non).

Links:

Why Britain’s dog obsession is becoming a problem, by Guy Kelly and Meike Eijsberg for The Telegraph | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/17/does-britain-have-too-many-dogs/

Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?, by Eleanor Lawrie for BBC | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ced2ywg7246o

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A fresh new pope, Starmer's white paper & Kim K's got her rocks back

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Annabel & Nicole discuss this week's headlines namely Pope Leo XIV, Keir Starmer, Kim Kardashian and the bird from Duolingo.

Links:

The first lady vanishes, by Edward Helmore for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/politics/article/the-first-lady-vanishes

The Pope’s Florida Brother, a MAGA Disciple, Plans to ‘Tone It Down’, by Richard Fausset for The New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/us/louis-prevost-pope-leo-xiv-brother.html

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The News Diet

Local elections, the Met Gala & Middle East latest

Body hair, Trump shooting & Chat GPT breakup

Alix vs Alex, narcissistic men & Whitehall drama

The end of Orbán's 16 year rule, London hate & influencer Olympics

A very French surprise, Misogynistic bots & a hummus-obsessed nation

Meningitis, Strait of Hormuz & influencer girlies take Antarctica

Chalamet on high art, a Trans-Atlantic breakup and Gen Z men

Women of Iran, the Green surge & cloning celebs

Royal succession, *that* BAFTA incident & a very long speech

Interviewing Gisèle Pelicot, Reform's "shadow cabinet" & Tyra Banks

Wuthering Heights, Epstein files & student loans

Bonnie Blue (again), Bondi tragedy & Erasmus

Maternity care, social media bans & Netflix v. Paramount

Sydney Sweeney, scrapping jury trials & the Angiolini Inquiry

The Autumn Budget, Trump's peace plan & our gaming era

Embarrassing boyfriends, Sky's blunder & immigration proposals

BBC exits, drinking to the top and farewell to Teen Vogue

Lily Allen, Sudan & Mamdani's historic win

Trump's interior design, the Renters' Rights Act & rogue influencers

The Louvre heist, Prince Andrew’s fall & navigating the "manosphere"

A deep dive on Reform

Jilly Cooper, Archbishop of Canterbury & Trump's peace plan

Afghanistan's internet blackout, digital ID & a viral rock

Jimmy Kimmel, Palestine’s statehood & packing for the Rapture

Labubu v. Lafufu, Farage immigration drama & Taylor Swift is engaged

A deep dive on Bonnie Blue (bonus ep.)

Trump's so-called peace summit, radical grannies ft. Palestine Action & Kim K's chin strap

The Sydney Sweeney saga, Tea spilling too much tea & the gender politics of oysters

The Epstein Files, *that* Coldplay kiss cam & Lionesses taking a stand

In conversation with Kathy Kleiner Rubin

A new party on the block, the toxic mushroom lunch & retracing The Salt Path

The Letby case, a royally expensive train & tears in parliament

World War III, a bill for the Lords & a royally controversial wedding

A deep dive on birth rates (bonus ep.)

The ICE protests, Lively v. Baldoni & the end of a bromance

MI5 caught in a lie, South Korea's election & a "swift" liberation

Trump v. Harvard, the rise of Reform & "le slap"

The Brexit reset, Bella May Culley & world leader Love Island

A fresh new pope, Starmer's white paper & Kim K's got her rocks back

Royal succession, that BAFTA incident & a very long speech

The Epstein Files, that Coldplay kiss cam & Lionesses taking a stand