Ageing phobia, Dua Lipa & World Cup rivalry

This week we discuss our obsession with ageing and why modern beauty standards make growing older feel like something to fear. We also unpack an Observer article on parenting, consent and bodily autonomy, asking whether children should ever be expected to hug relatives. Plus, we explore the Albania protests over a luxury development linked to Ivanka Trump, why Dua Lipa has backed campaigners, and what it means for the country's future. Finally, we relive England's World Cup heartbreak and revisit the history of the England vs Argentina football rivalry, exploring the moments that turned it into one of sport's most emotionally charged fixtures.Links‘Anti-ageing is anti-life’: why longevity culture is just ageism in a lab coathttps://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/jul/14/anti-ageing-science-longevity-cultureWhat we teach kids about hugs and kisses will shape how they understand consenthttps://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/what-we-teach-kids-about-hugs-and-kisses-will-shape-how-they-understand-consentTiktok: @newsdietpodInsta: @newsdietpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.