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A fascinating 80s pop success story: best podcasts of the week
An enthralling history of the record label that stuffed the charts with hits takes in everything from Bananarama to Bronski Beat. Plus, Suzi Ruffell serves up a lovely series of LGBTQIA+ chat and discussion
TL;DR
- A five-part podcast series chronicles the history of London Records, featuring interviews with artists and A&Rs, and discussing queer representation like Bronski Beat.
- A podcast hosted by Ben Bradford explores existential threats to humanity, beginning with nuclear war and the concept of mutually assured destruction.
- A new podcast narrated by Daniel Mays uses archive interviews to explore the Great Train Robbery, offering new angles through unheard audio and discussion of class politics.
- Comedian Suzi Ruffell has relaunched her podcast with LGBTQIA+ conversations, including discussions on trans rights and the politics of drag.
- The Guardian's New York team launches a new current affairs podcast hosted by Kai Wright and Carter Sherman, focusing on US issues and global crises.