Well-behaved women rarely make history – as someone once said – difficult women do. In this new LBC new podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel will be talking to women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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Coming Soon : The Followers
Hey Difficult Women listeners, here’s a brand new podcast we think you’d like, called The Followers. Shelagh Fogarty began her LBC career as a guest presenter in 2014, and her balanced and calm presenting style soon earned her a permanent role. Heartbreakingly, it was this calm approach which led to the most harrowing ordeal of Shelagh's life, when a man stalked her for nearly 2 years. In 2017, Shelagh began to notice the same face appearing in crowds, on the tube, outside her work. She dismissed it at first, but then the appearances became more and more frequent and noticeable - he was there when she met friends, when she travelled across London, at her local train station, and even when he followed her home.??The Followers is a 5-part LBC podcast series where Shelagh talks about the disturbing stages she went through during her stalking: dismissing it, fearing it, and feeling powerless as she was forced to live a limited life. The podcast also included conversations with experts and victims, looking at how societal views, misogyny and popular media tropes may be enabling stalkers to commit crimes without intervention.? Shelagh wanted to tell her story and to speak with various experts to understand more about obsessive and controlling behaviour, to deal with what happened to her on a personal level and to help others identify the behaviour that can lead to stalking. All 5 episodes will be available from July 4th exclusively on Global Player. Download it now from the App store or go to https://www.globalplayer.com If you think you or someone you know is being stalked, please call the police or the National stalking helpline on 0808 802 0300
6/28/2022 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
45 - Lucy Easthope
Professor Lucy Easthope is the country’s leading authority on recovering from disaster.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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4/11/2022 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds
44 - Sarah Sands
Rachel Johnson speaks to Sarah Sands, a British journalist and author and former editor of the London Evening Standard, she was editor of Today on BBC Radio 4 from 2017 to 2020.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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4/4/2022 • 27 minutes, 40 seconds
43 - Emily Thornberry
Emily Anne Thornberry is a British politician who has been Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury since 2005. A member of the Labour Party, she has served as Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales since 2021, and previously from 2011 to 2014.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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3/28/2022 • 40 minutes, 40 seconds
42 - Claire Fox
This week Rachel speaks to Claire Fox who is a British writer, journalist, lecturer and politician who sits in the House of Lords as a non-affiliated life peer.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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3/21/2022 • 40 minutes, 32 seconds
41 - Caroline Dinenage
This week’s guest is Baroness Lancaster of Kimbolton, DBE and MP Caroline Dineage.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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3/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 30 seconds
40 - Delia Smith CH CBE
This week’s guest is celebratory chef, television presenter and Norwich City F. C. shareholder - Delia Smith CH CBE.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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3/7/2022 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
39 - Salma Shah
This week’s guest is partner at Portland Communications, Broadcaster, Political Commentator and School Governor - Salma Shah
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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2/28/2022 • 34 minutes, 54 seconds
38 - Laura Dodsworth
This week’s guest is film maker and author - Laura Dodsworth
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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2/21/2022 • 41 minutes, 32 seconds
37 - Jackie Weaver
This week’s guest is Cheshire Government Official and internet sensation - Jackie Weaver.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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2/15/2022 • 27 minutes, 31 seconds
36 - Merryn Somerset Webb
This week’s guest is Editor in chief of MoneyWeek, writer for the Financial Times and commentator on financial matters - Merryn Somerset Webb.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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2/7/2022 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
35 - Tracey Crouch
This week’s guest is MP for Chatham and Aylesford - Tracey Crouch.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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1/31/2022 • 33 minutes, 38 seconds
34 - Kim Leadbeater
This week’s guest is MP for Batley and Spen - Kim Leadbeater.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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1/24/2022 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
33 - Natalie Livingstone
This week’s guest is journalist and writer - Natalie Livingstone.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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1/17/2022 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
32 - Emma Tucker
This week’s guest is Editor of the Sunday Times, - Emma Tucker
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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1/10/2022 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
Introducing Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial
Hi Rachel Johnson listener. We’ve got a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy! Last year LBC’s Hunting Ghislaine podcast was listened to over 4 million times. Now, John Sweeney is back with a weekly podcast updating you on all the latest news and commentary from Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial in New York. This podcast is exclusive to Global Player so if you don’t have it, download it now from your app store or visit globalplayer.com. Once you have Global Player, search for Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial.
12/7/2021 • 1 minute, 21 seconds
31 - Julia Langdon
This week’s guest is political journalist - Julie Langdon
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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12/6/2021 • 47 minutes, 5 seconds
30 - Julie Burchill
This week’s guest is novelist and columnist - Julie Burchill
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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11/29/2021 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
29 - Anne Robinson
This week’s guest is journalist and television presenter - Anne Robinson.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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11/22/2021 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds
28 - Lionel Shriver
This week’s guest is author and journalist - Lionel Shriver.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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11/15/2021 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
26 - Live Show - Jo Wood
This special episode is a live podcast recording and features model, television personality, entrepreneur and former wife of The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood - Jo Wood.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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11/1/2021 • 21 minutes
25 - Beth Rigby
This week’s guest is Political Editor for Sky News - Beth Rigby
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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10/25/2021 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds
24 - Therese Coffey
This week’s guest is MP for Suffolk Coastal - Therese Coffey
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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10/17/2021 • 32 minutes, 1 second
23 - Nus Ghani MP
This week’s guest is MP for Wealden in East Sussex - Nus Ghani MP
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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10/11/2021 • 41 minutes, 2 seconds
22 - Katharine Birbalsingh
This week’s guest is British education reformer and Headteacher - Katharine Birbalsingh
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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10/4/2021 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
19. Harriet Harman
This week’s guest is a politician and solicitor who has served as Member of Parliament for Camberwell and Peckham - Harriet Herman
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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9/6/2021 • 51 minutes, 16 seconds
18. Julie Bindel
This week’s guest is feminist, activist and author - Julie Bindel.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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8/30/2021 • 37 minutes, 36 seconds
16. Ruby Wax
This week’s guest is actress, writer, comedian, lecturer and mental health campaigner - Ruby Wax.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
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8/23/2021 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
17. Dame Margaret Beckett
This week’s guest is Labour Party member - Dame Margaret Beckett.
In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.
8/19/2021 • 33 minutes, 19 seconds
Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women: Coming Soon
Well-behaved women rarely make history – as someone once said – difficult women do.
In this new LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel will be talking to women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get things done.
First episode available April 19th. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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