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It is has been 11 years since the American journalist James Foley was kidnapped in northern Syria, and nearly a decade since his mother, Diane Foley, discovered he had been beheaded by Islamic State fighters. She joins Emma Barnett in the studio. In the UK, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer; around 55, women are diagnosed every year. Emma speaks to Professor Canan Dagdeviren, who has invented a piece of wearable tech that fits inside a bra which may lead, one day in the future, to the creation of an ultrasound bra, able to screen for breast cancer in between check-ups. From Queen Camilla to Monica Lewinsky, has the perception of mistresses changed in recent decades?

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Tom Parker's widow on dealing with grief and deciding to take off her wedding rings. How society's view of the 'other woman' and mistresses has changed in recent decades. Eleven Ukrainian children deported to Russia will soon be reunited with their families. The Conservative MP and former minister on why she is standing down at the next election. The comedy and acting star Aisling Bea discusses her latest show, Alice and Jack. Lorraine Kelly on her debut novel and her inspiration for writing. Dr Natalie Yates-Bolton on surviving cancer five times. Bryony on her latest book, Mad Woman. Questioning the morality behind the trend for social media sleuths who investigate cheats. Businesswoman Emma Grede, known for her collaborations with the Kardashian sisters. Rhianon was held at gunpoint by her ex-partner, who is due to be released from jail soon.

The womans hour podcast of Ofcom, Dame Melanie Dawes, talks about her plans to make tech companies stop children accessing online pornography in her first broadcast interview on the subject. Tell-all celebrity memoirs, child poverty, and 'de-banking' Celebrities oversharing in memoirs, child poverty, bigamy, and long baby names. That's according to a new report by the charity Brainkind, womans hour podcast.

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. It has been almost two years since the death of The Wanted star Tom Parker after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in aged His wife, Kelsey Parker, announced last month that, after a lot of reflection, it was time to take off her wedding rings. What is the impact of 'sharenting' on the first generation of kids who grew up with it? Dorothy Koomson's new thriller, Every Smile You Fake, follows the daughter of a parenting influencer who has mysteriously disappeared.

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. On 27 February, Emma Barnett spoke to Zoe Clark-Coates, who runs the baby loss and bereavement charity The Mariposa Trust, about her campaign for baby loss certificates. A gut reaction or a tingly spidey-like sense that tells you something is off? Carolynne Hunter cares for her year-old daughter who has severe cerebral palsy. She spoke out about her rising household costs back in and Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet paid her energy bill.

Womans hour podcast

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. On 27 February, Emma Barnett spoke to Zoe Clark-Coates, who runs the baby loss and bereavement charity The Mariposa Trust, about her campaign for baby loss certificates. A gut reaction or a tingly spidey-like sense that tells you something is off? Carolynne Hunter cares for her year-old daughter who has severe cerebral palsy. She spoke out about her rising household costs back in and Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet paid her energy bill.

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She tells us about taking on this lead role. Emma also gets the reaction of academic and business research consultant Vick Bain. Apple Podcasts Preview. She's had 11 operations, 30 sessions of chemotherapy and 55 rounds of radiotherapy. Today we are joined by one of those who placed on the list ahead of her attempt to break a record at this summer's Paris Paralympics. Emma speaks to Hersh's mother Rachel Goldberg. She is also an indigenous rights activist, who has Native American and African heritage, and was the first indigenous woman fighter to become a World Champion. Since then more than 10, people have been killed in Gaza according to the Hamas-run health ministry in retaliatory air strikes by Israeli forces demanding the return of its citizens. She joins Emma to talk about the challenges ahead, the reaction to her selection and why she wants to join a body she believes should be abolished. This week the Home Office set out new provisions to provide training for venue staff and test-kits for customers. Emma Barnett speaks to their Chief Constable, the first woman to hold the post, about why she made the decision to let the cameras in, and the consequences of doing so. At the end of last year, the largest negotiations including delegates from all over the world took place — COP28, the United Nation's climate summit. Latest Earliest Most played Most popular Search. The Black British Book Festival is now in its third year.

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Lina is now as much a carer to Richard as she is a wife. And that woman's solicitor tells Anita what she thinks this judgement means for free speech. British sprinter Bianca Williams has had lots of success in Athletics competitions for almost a decade but in recent weeks it has been an investigation into an incident which happened three years ago that has put her back into the news. As the number of pupils missing a significant amount of their education is about double the level it was before the pandemic, Clare is joined by Ellie Costello, the executive director of Square Peg, a not-for-profit which helps families that struggle with school attendance. Where is the line between sexist bullying online and freedom of speech? It was one of the most divisive conflicts of a generation — but what role did women play? She joins Nuala to talk about the transformation of her book to a hit series along with the executive producer who adapted the story, Melanie Halsall. And what impact do they have? Emma Barnett spoke to a solicitor Ayesha Nayyar, who has previously represented victims of acid crime. Since then, nearly 25, civilians have been killed in the Israeli bombardment that followed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Now Qatar has brokered the third and largest deal, which will see eleven Ukrainian children reunited with their families. What is the impact of 'sharenting' on the first generation of kids who grew up with it? And Noam Sagi talks about waiting for news of his mother currently being held hostage in the Israeli-Gaza war.