Kanye West’s ex-assistant 'has gone into hiding' after filing sexual assault claims

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss the latest allegations against Kanye West from his former chief of staff. He denies all the claims from Lauren Pischiotta.

A warning, this programme contains graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault allegations.

They also talk through Nicki Minaj’s latest social media spat with SZA and how Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sentence will be decided after his conviction for transportation for prostitution.

Anoushka speaks to criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and crisis PR manager Molly McPherson.

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Host: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSenior Impact Producer: Melanie Stewart-SmithProduction Coordinator: Tammy SnowTechnical Producer: Craig BoardmanEditor: Clare FordhamAssistant Commissioning Producer: Rechmial MillerCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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