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The News DietThe Epstein Files, *that* Coldplay kiss cam & Lionesses taking a standIn 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...2025-07-2544 min
The News DietIn conversation with Kathy Kleiner RubinTW: 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: S...2025-07-1839 min
The News DietA new party on the block, the toxic mushroom lunch & retracing The Salt PathWe 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.htmlThe real Salt P...2025-07-1136 min
The News DietThe Letby case, a royally expensive train & tears in parliamentFrom 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...2025-07-0442 min
The News DietWorld War III, a bill for the Lords & a royally controversial weddingTrying 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...2025-06-2750 min
The News DietA deep dive on birth rates (bonus ep.)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...2025-06-2034 min
The News DietThe ICE protests, Lively v. Baldoni & the end of a bromanceWhat 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-novelistTeenage girls’ TikTok skincare regimes offer...2025-06-1349 min
The News DietMI5 caught in a lie, South Korea's election & a "swift" liberationToday 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-recordingsDude, where’s my paunch? Men, masculinity and Mounjaro, by Joel Golby for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/style/features/ar...2025-06-0643 min
The News DietTrump v. Harvard, the rise of Reform & "le slap"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-marathonHas 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.htmlEmail: newsdi...2025-05-3041 min
The News DietThe Brexit reset, Bella May Culley & world leader Love IslandAnnabel & 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/ced2ywg7246oEmail: newsdietpod@gmail.com...2025-05-2333 min
The News DietThe Brexit reset, Bella May Culley & world leader Love IslandAnnabel & 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/ced2ywg7246oEmail: newsdietpod@gmail.com...2025-05-2333 min
The News DietA fresh new pope, Starmer's white paper & Kim K's got her rocks backAnnabel & 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-vanishesThe 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.htmlEmail: newsdietpod@gmail.comInsta: @newsdietpodTikTok: @newsdietpod Hosted on Acast. See acast...2025-05-1629 min