Sam Baker

Talking life after leadership and “the worst two yeara of my life” with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social on The Shift podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Sitting in my living room listening to Oasis’ support act warm up. Should have sold tickets

“The ironic benefit of having so few narratives around this time of life is you don’t feel punished by them either” - talking midlife lies with @glynnismacnicol.bsky.social on this week’s podcast.
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The headline below a photo of Trump’s eyes says: CONVICTED US FELON TO ARRIVE IN SCOTLAND. The sub-heading reads: Republican leader, who was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, will visit golf courses.

NEW: Tomorrow’s front page of Scottish newspaper, The National.

Let's talk about women's libido and atrophy Hands up anyone who's ever been made to feel entitled for wanting sex that doesn't hurt! Plus the things I've found that actually helped me

Talking about atrophy over on The Shift today, bc somebody has to! theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com/p/lets-talk-...

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I’m going down this weekend. If we had a car she’d be in trouble!

Jo Hamilton: The Post Office scandal stole 20 years of my life Podcast Episode · The Shift with Sam Baker · 17/06/2025 · 55m

As the Inquiry into the Post Office scandal is released and the full scale of its impact is revealed, catch up with leading campaigner Jo Hamilton on The Shift podcast podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Everyone’s mum is furious!

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It's never too late to prove them wrong This little boy was told he wasn't good enough. Yesterday he got a PhD from St Andrews university

Yesterday the little boy who was told he’d never read more than a tabloid headline got himself a PhD from St Andrews. So proud of you @joncg.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/theshift...

It was a total joy.

I think this is one of my most favourite episodes of The Shift podcast ever. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @canongate.co.uk @melissafebos.bsky.social

Bloody Hell! A bit of a rant

This book is brilliant. I really recommend you buy it - or support @monaeltahaway’s substack. Unbound (now @boundless) have not paid Mona and many other authors. She did all the work and made it happen. They are taking the piss, please support Mona if you can.

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Summer reading roundup I read a lot (A LOT) of books. Here's an entirely personal list of the ones I think are worth your case space

Annual summer reading roundup time. Getting in before the hoards! theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com/p/summer-rea...

Jeanine Cummins on confidence, identity and surviving the American Dirt controversy Podcast Episode · The Shift with Sam Baker · 20/05/2025 · 58m

@jeaninecummins.bsky.social mins saying it how it is and how it was for the first time since American Dirt. What a woman, what a listen
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How do you walk through fire and come out the other side? @jeaninecummins.bsky.social talking exclusively to The Shift podcast about the American Dirt controversy, confidence, identity and her new book Speak To Me of Home podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... @headlinebooks.bsky.social

Who benefits when women shrink shrink shrink to invisibility? 🤔Chatting to @jenniferweiner.bsky.social on this week’s episode of The Shift pod. open.spotify.com/episode/10Uh... @hqstories.bsky.social

They are there to be “bothered”. It is literally their job! (But yep I get it) x

That - fraudulence - is such a standard feeling I promise. Every time I have to cancel a job or lie on the sofa for 72 hours I feel like a slacker and everyone is rolling their eyes. Maybe some are, but most aren’t. X

Ooh will check that out. I feel like an old hand on the long Covid front but there’s always new stuff to uncover

Try not to beat yourself up. Not easy I know. Also Gavin Francis book Recovery is a small and incredibly useful read

Who benefits when women shrink shrink shrink to invisibility? 🤔Chatting to @jenniferweiner.bsky.social on this week’s episode of The Shift pod. open.spotify.com/episode/10Uh... @hqstories.bsky.social

I’m so glad it arrived in time for the bookclub!

Poor woman

I know there’s a lot wrong with this deal but it’s a long time since The Observer has been allowed to be its own brand and have its own presence. I’m interested to see what they do with it.

Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41 Giuffre’s family issue statement confirming she killed herself at her farm in Western Australia

Why women don’t go up against powerful white men. The system was built by them and for them. Rest in peace Virginia Giuffre. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Miranda July: The 100 Most Influential People of 2025 Find out why Miranda July is on this year’s list

Ever wonder whether books change conversations? Miranda July has just been named as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2025 in TIME Magazine. HELL YES.

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(Big thanks to @theothersambaker.bsky.social for the shout out in The Shift newsletter!)

What to read when absolutely nothing goes in Up and not crying? Just about? Me too

Is your brain absolutely fried? Nothing going in? Nothing staying in? Unable to concentrate? Hiding under the bed to get away from the news cycle? This might be for you… open.substack.com/pub/theshift...

What is everyone thinking?! 🤯