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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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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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?

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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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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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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).

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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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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.

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‘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

https://www.acast.com/en/blog/meet-the-podcaster-the-news-diet

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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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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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