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Jun 01, 2026
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Anita Rani's Awesome Women Podcast and More: Top Podcasts of the Week

AI Summary
Anita Rani's podcast about 'awesome women' features Meera Syal as her first guest. Other top podcast picks include 'Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch', 'Drilled: Carbon Cowboys', 'Passages: On Morrison', and 'To Catch a King'.

The Lead

Anita Rani's new podcast celebrates 'awesome women on the planet right now'. Her first guest is Meera Syal, and future guests include Gisèle Pelicot and Adjoa Andoh.

Anita Rani's Sisters of Defiance

Anita Rani's podcast, 'Sisters of Defiance', features discussions with 'awesome women' on various topics, including empty-nest life, Goodness Gracious Me, and divorce. The podcast is widely available, with episodes released weekly from Tuesday, 26 May.

Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch

Slate's anthology series, 'Slow Burn', dissects the life of US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in its 11th season. The podcast is widely available, with episodes released weekly.

Drilled: Carbon Cowboys

The climate crisis-themed podcast 'Drilled' explores the carbon capture trade through the story of Republican megadonor and Iowa entrepreneur Bruce Rastetter. The podcast is widely available, with episodes released weekly.

Passages: On Morrison

This podcast series follows Harvard professor Namwali Serpell as she discusses Toni Morrison's work with various guests, including critic Vinson Cunningham and former US poet laureate Tracy K Smith. The podcast is widely available, with episodes released weekly.

To Catch a King

Journalist Sue Mitchell and ex-soldier Rob Lawrie team up to investigate a man believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal cross-channel journeys. The podcast is widely available, with episodes released weekly.