Dua Lipa Unveils Exciting New Book Club for Your Ears: This Week’s Top Podcasts

Dua Lipa’s Service95 Book Club

Already known for her Service95 newsletter and At Your Service podcast, the celebrity is now launching a new venture in her growing media network. This project isn’t just a showpiece; it kicks off with an interview with Jennifer Clement, the author behind the evocative novel “Widow Basquiat,” which delves into the complex relationship between the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his muse Suzanne Mallouk. Hannah J Davies

Available broadly, with new episodes every week

Strategic Games

In what Sky’s security and defence editor describes as the “perfect storm”—a combination of a fragile Europe, an overly assertive Russia, and a hands-off approach from the U.S.—comes the ultimate war simulation game. This remarkable simulation features figures like former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Jack Straw, and Amber Rudd participating in simulated Cobra meetings to respond to a series of aggressive moves by Russia. While it aims to educate, it might be less exciting than anticipated. Alexi Duggins
Episodes released weekly, available widely

Risky Explorations

Investigative reporter Jake Hanrahan, known for his examinations of militant factions, soccer hooligans, and even QAnon, introduces a new podcast focused on edgy, perilous stories. The series starts with an inside look at the shadowy world of “no rules” fight clubs, where the stakes are incredibly high. HJD
Broadly available, new episodes weekly

Exploring Marsha P. Johnson’s Legacy

Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender trailblazer, is often remembered in vibrant dresses and floral crowns. In this significant series, Raquel Willis delves into the real person behind the “Saint Marsha” persona, exploring her humanity and struggles with mental health, while navigating through fascinating aspects of queer culture. HJD
Broadly available, episodes released weekly

The Tale of Charles Ponzi

This podcast blends documentary and dramatization to explore the life of Charles Ponzi, the man whose notorious scam gave rise to the term “Ponzi scheme.” Through interviews with financial historians and relatives of people who knew Ponzi, the series reveals how what started as a legitimate investment plan morphed into a notorious fraud. AD
Available widely, new episodes starting Monday