The News Diet

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-metTyra 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.

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 readsThe more delulu the better? The Wuthering Heights press tour is off to an intense starthttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/wuthering-heights-margot-robbie-jacob-elordi-press-tour-b2909878.htmlDemocrats must ignore the witterings of Billie Eilishhttps://www.spectator.com.au/2026/02/democrats-must-ignore-the-witterings-of-billie-eilish/TikTok @newsdietpodInsta @newsdietpod

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 Faragehttps://spectator.com/article/i-stand-with-nigel-farage/My Maga makeover: how the world saw me differentlyhttps://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/my-maga-makeover-new-yorkTiktok: @thenewsdietpodInsta: @thenewsdietpod

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-brosThe 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/

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 kidshttps://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology/71702/technology-cost-to-our-kidsWhat Sydney Sweeney did next (and how she divides America)https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/sydney-sweeney-christy-martin-movie-interview-v9z8ldk5kInsta: @thenewsdietpodTiktok: @thenewsdietpod

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-writingInstagram: @newsdietpodTikTok: @newsdietpodAny questions or got a two truths and a lie to submit for next week's ep? Ping us an email: newsdietpod@gmail.com

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 Clintonhttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-sexual-relations-bill-clinton-bubba-email.htmlWhat The Response To My “Are Boyfriends Embarrassing?” Article Says About The Current State Of Heterosexual Datinghttps://www.vogue.co.uk/article/the-response-to-my-are-boyfriends-embarrassing-articleTikTok: @thenewsdietpodInsta: @thenewsdietpod

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.htmlBreast 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

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!