Sensemaker

Why are art heists on the rise?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Over the past two years, there have been major thefts from galleries and museums in the Netherlands, France and Italy. So what’s happening?

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Is shared ownership housing really an affordable option?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Why some people in shared home ownership schemes don’t feel they're as affordable as they seem.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Matt Russell

Host: Ada Barumé

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Is the Iran War diving MAGA?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Is the war in Iran impacting MAGA support for Donald Trump, if so, why?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

Clip credit: The Economist, NBC news, Forbes Breaking News, CNN and MS Now

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How is the Iran war affecting our cost of living?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The impact of the war in Iran is being felt around the world. But how is it affecting the UK?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

Clip from NBC News.

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The economics of K-pop and BTS

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The world’s biggest boyband are back from their hiatus and set to go on a 82-date tour, but what impact will their return to the spotlight have on the Korean economy?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

Clips from 9 News Australia, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC News, Asia One News, Channel News Asia, 7NEWS Australia, Bloomberg News.

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Are war crimes happening in the Iran war?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Several leading figures have come out and warned both sides in the Iran war could be at risk of committing war crimes. But what does this mean?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Matt Russell

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why are Meta and Google liable for social media addiction?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Social media companies have largely avoided responsibility for the impact their products have on people’s lives. But a new court ruling may change that.

Host: Andrew Butler

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

Clips used in the episode were from The New York Times.

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What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The House of Lords has voted to stop criminalising women for late term abortions. What will this mean for women in England and Wales?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Is Cuba Donald Trump’s next target?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. Will this mean regime change in the communist country?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

Credits: The New York Times, The New Yorker and WNYC Studios

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Are AI chatbots encouraging violence?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Two lawsuits allege that artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT, have encouraged people to commit harm not just to themselves, but to others.

Reporter: Patricia Clarke

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why did Scotland reject assisted dying?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have been narrowly rejected, just as similar efforts across the UK begin to stall.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

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Why has the Middle East conflict spread to Lebanon?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

After the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes on Israel. As the conflict intensifies, what is life like for civilians on the ground?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

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The Meningitis outbreak: How serious is it?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The UK Health Security Agency has declared an urgent public health alert following a meningitis outbreak in Kent that has left two young people dead.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

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Anthropic vs the Pentagon: who decides how AI is used?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Last week, Anthropic entered a legal battle with the US government after refusing to comply with terms related to the military use of its AI. As a result, the company is being cast as the “good guy” in the AI race - but is that reputation deserved?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

Credits: Slate, The New York Times, ABC News

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Why are Iranian footballers refusing asylum?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

On the 9th March, five members of the Iranian national women's football team were granted asylum by the Australian government, but only two of them want to accept the offer.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Reporter: Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Poppy Bullard and Matt Russell

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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The Mandelson files: How much did Starmer know?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The government has released the first batch of documents linked to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. What’s in them?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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How to win an Oscar

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars. But how do Oscar campaigns impact who wins a golden statue?

Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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War in the Middle East: How bad is the economic shock?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

As conflict continues in the Middle East, oil and gas prices have soared. What could that mean for the UK economy?

Writer: Madeleine Parr

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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What went wrong at BrewDog?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

BrewDog was once the craft beer industry’s loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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What does Britain's immigration shake-up mean?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The Home Secretary has announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. What is the government actually proposing?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How are Dubai’s influencers reacting to conflict in the Middle East?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The influencer capital of the world has been the target of Iranian missiles as conflict has spread across the Middle East. How has it changed the content they post?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Ada Barumé

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why are there mixed messages about why the US attacked Iran?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

President Trump has offered a range of explanations and justifications for the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in the past few days. Why are there mixed messages?

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why are maternity services in England in crisis?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

An independent inquiry has revealed the scale - of inadequacy in NHS maternity and neonatal services in England – and the devastating emotional and psychological consequences suffered by families. After a series of scandals, what is the state of maternity care in the country?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s the man behind looksmaxxing?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The man known as ‘Clavicular’ has become the face of ‘looksmaxxing’. But where did this internet phenomenon come from?

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Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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What does the bombing of Iran mean for the Middle East?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have triggered a conflict which is rapidly spreading across the Middle East.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What does the killing of a cartel boss mean for Mexico?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The man known as ‘El Mencho’ headed up one of the world’s most powerful cartels. What does his killing by the Mexican military mean for the country?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

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Why did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

How the fallout from a racial slur at this year’s Bafta awards might change the public’s perception of Tourette’s syndrome.

Writer: Casey Magloire and Amalie Sortland

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How a mountaineer's death could change climbing forever

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria’s highest mountain, has captivated the world’s media.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why is youth unemployment in the UK rising?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Youth unemployment in the UK is now higher than the European Union average for the first time since records began. Why are young people finding it so hard to get a job?

Writer and producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Russia’s war with Ukraine: four years on

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Today, four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war shows no sign of ending.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Amalie Sortland

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Is the one-in-one-out asylum policy with France working?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The UK one-in-one-out deal with France to deter migrants from crossing the Channel on small boats entered into force last year. Since then, the deal has faced a number of legal challenges. Has the scheme been a success?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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What does Andrew’s arrest mean for the royal family?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as prince Andrew, has become the first member of the royal family since Charles I.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Ada Barumé

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Is Canada doing enough to stop gun violence?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

After the deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia last week, gun control in Canada is under scrutiny.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer: Amalie Sortland

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Poppy Bullard

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The drug 500 times as strong as heroin

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

According to a King’s College London report published last week the UK has been underreporting nitazene-related deaths by up to a third. Why has the UK become a hotspot for the extremely potent opioid?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why won’t it stop raining?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Some areas of the UK have faced their wettest winters on record.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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China’s new wave of crackdowns on pro-democracy activists

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The recent sentencing of activist Jimmy Lai and the conviction of the father of activist Anna Kwok in the same week marks a new phase in China’s crackdown on activists. How far is Beijing prepared to go to silence dissent?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Can the royals distance themselves from Andrew?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The recent release of Epstein files has sparked a fresh crisis over former Prince Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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The UK’s million pound illegal waste problem

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Last week an illegal waste dump was found on the outskirts of Liverpool. It’s believed to be one of the biggest of its kind ever found in the UK. But who is behind it?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why are so many people trapped by student debt?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Why the rising cost of repaying student debt could become a big problem for the government?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Amalie Sortland

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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The politics behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

On Sunday night, one of the biggest stars in the world took over the Super Bowl Halftime show, but why was it so controversial?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why are the social media giants on trial?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Top social media companies are facing allegations of designing their websites to be addictive. As the first case goes to trial, what is at stake?

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Madeleine Parr

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why does the Peter Mandelson scandal threaten to bring down Starmer?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The fallout from Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is putting Prime Minister Keir Starmer under increasing pressure.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Matt Russell

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why is surrogacy controversial?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

There is a growing demand for surrogacy despite debates surrounding the ethics of it.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Will we see driverless cars on the streets of London this year?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Waymo plans to roll out its driverless taxi service in London by the end of this year. But there are still obstacles the company needs to overcome to put autonomous vehicles on the road.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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What’s holding up the assisted dying bill?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The assisted dying bill could be thrown out if it is not passed in the House of Lords by the end of this parliamentary session. Why is it taking so long to be voted through?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Casey Magloire

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Are British pubs dying?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Pub-owners and Landlords have been campaigning for more action from the government since last November’s budget when changes to business rates were announced.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The battle for the heart of chess

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Since the pandemic, online chess has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity. Now tensions are rising between new personalities and an old guard who want to protect the game’s traditional format.

Writer & Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Gary Marshall

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Is Trump scaling back ICE’s operations in Minnesota?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

After a second civilian is killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, pressure is mounting for a formal investigation into the shooting. Trump has recalled the senior border patrol commander in charge of the operation in Minneapolis, but does this represent a real scaling back of immigration enforcement in Minnesota?

Writer: Madeleine Parr

Producer: Madeleine Parr

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Will the Iranian regime survive?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

After widespread protests in Iran, the regime has reasserted control. Now, evidence showing the scale of the violence is starting to emerge. With America threatening military attack, will the Iranian regime be able to survive?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Executive Producer: Gary Marshall

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Will Donald Trump’s Board of Peace bring stability to Gaza?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Some 60 countries have been invited to join the Board, and each would have to pay a billion dollars if they want to become permanent members. Trump will be its inaugural Chairman, a position he can hold for life.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Could social media be banned for under 16s in the UK?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

With a vote of support in the house of Lords, the government is under increasing pressure to ban social media for under 16s. But will Keir Starmer back a ban?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

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How far will Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian go?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum. It has been in Donald Trump's cross-hairs since the start of his second term, as he vows to kill off ‘woke’. How far will Donald Trump go in using the Smithsonian to rewrite American history?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why are podcasters talking about birth rates?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Diary of CEO host Steven Bartlett faced backlash online following an interview with Christopher Williamson where they hypothesise the reason for the declining birth rate. Is the birth rate declining and should we be concerned?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Gary Marshall

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Will Trump set his sights on the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard next?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland is part of a growing quest for influence in the Arctic, the planet’s coldest frontier, where Russia has interests in Norwegian archipelago Svalbard.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer and Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Gary Marshall

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Is China’s new London ‘super-embassy’ a threat?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

This week, the government is expected to decide whether to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London. Critics warn it could be used for cyber attacks or as a base for espionage. Could it pose a threat to national security?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why are thousands of homes in South East England without water?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Tens of thousands of people in South East England have been without water for days. What’s gone wrong and how much is the water company South East Water, to blame?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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America’s war on immigration

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

A year into Donald Trump’s second term, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has become America’s most powerful – and in some quarters most feared – federal agency.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How applicants that failed vetting became Met police officers

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

On the 8th of January, the Metropolitan Police released a report into failures in vetting and recruitment of officers involved in misconduct or criminal offences.

Host: Ada Barume

Writer: Amalie Sortland

Producer: Casey Magloire

Additional reporting: Madeleine Parr

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Is high protein food guidance a bad thing?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Last week the US inverted its food pyramid, placing high protein foods like meat and dairy at the top. How did we get here and is this good food guidance?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Gary Marshall

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A brutal crackdown in Iran

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Hundreds have reportedly been killed in violent clashes with police as protests demanding regime change erupt across Iran.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why do MPs want to boycott Elon Musk’s X over sexualised AI images?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has been generating sexualised images of women and children on X. Can anything be done about it?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The seized oil tankers

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, the US seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic on the grounds that it threatened the “security and stability of the Western Hemisphere”.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Poppy Bullard

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Why are Brits losing their citizenship?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Conservative and Reform MPs are calling for the British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah to be stripped of his citizenship. At the same time Shamima Begum, who joined Islamic State, is fighting to have hers reinstated. How and why does the government revoke citizenship?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Reporters: John Simpson and Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Which countries in Latin America might Trump target next?

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

After attacking Venezuela Donald Trump has suggested he might target Colombia and Cuba, and he wants to get his hands on Greenland too.

Host: Andrew Butler

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Are high streets losing the battle against gambling?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

For years, local authorities in England have found it difficult to stop the spread of slot machine arcades. But that could be about to change.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why did America attack Venezuela?

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

On Saturday morning, the United States of America bombed Venezuela and captured its President, Nicolás Maduro. What happened and why?

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Can you spot the AI video?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

With AI-generated videos and images spreading online, platforms are stepping up efforts to identify and label them.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can ChatGPT replace my therapist? (Revisited)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Can ChatGPT replace my therapist?

As people are turning to AI for mental health support and relationship advice, could chatbots replace the role of a trusted friend, or even a therapist?

Writer: Ada Barume

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

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The downsides of weight-loss drugs (Revisited)

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Weight loss drugs can be transformative for people who have struggled with obesity. But with a spike in hospital admissions experiencing adverse reactions to the drugs, should we be doing more to regulate this growing market?

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the hunt for the 100ft wave over? (Revisited)

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The 100ft wave is a big wave surfing milestone that was supposed to be impossible. Now, a young surfer from California is rumoured to have achieved it, breaking the official world record at the same time. The problem? Nobody can agree how big the wave was.

Writer: Claudia Williams, with additional reporting by Ada Barumé

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

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How to hack Mount Everest (Revisited)

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

A group of climbers has sparked debate over cheating in mountaineering after scaling Everest and returning to London in just 5 days - with the help of xenon gas.

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Gen Z going to church? (Revisited)

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

A recent survey suggests Gen Z is fuelling a resurgence in church attendance, especially among Catholics. Why?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Has buy now, pay later gone too far? (Revisited)

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Buy now, pay later platforms like Klarna have become a go-to payment option for millions, offering flexibility in tough economic times. But as debt piles up and regulation looms, is this convenience coming at too high a cost?

Reporter: Barney Macintyre

Writer/ Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why did Bumble drop ‘women making the first move’?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Bumble received more than 20,000 legal threats alleging that the app discriminated against men by not allowing them to make the first move.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Palestine Action’s youngest hunger striker

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Now into her 52nd day of refusing to eat, the jailed Palestine Action protester Qesser Zuhrah is in mortal danger

Reporter: John Simpson

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who controls the Himalayas’ water?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

China has started construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are doctors striking during a flu outbreak?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Resident doctors make up about half of all NHS doctors so NHS leaders are anxious about how the service will cope.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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How does the Employment Rights Bill change sick pay?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday the government passed a bill which it’s calling the biggest overhaul of workers’ rights in decades.

Writer: Poppy Bullard with additional reporting from Ada Barume

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Trump targeting Venezuela?

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Yesterday the US military carried out strikes against three boats in the Pacific, which it claims were engaged in drug trafficking.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Michael Whitaker

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Rising antisemitism before the Bondi Beach shooting

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

At least 15 people have been killed after two men opened fire on a crowd gathered for Chanukah celebrations, near Bondi Beach in Australia.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did Johnny Depp make a comeback?

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Once Hollywood’s best-paid actor, Johnny Depp was cast out as a #MeToo villain, now he’s making his comeback.

Listen to Alexi Mostrous' Who Trolled Amber series here: https://observer.co.uk/listen/who-trolled-amber

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is the government concerned about mental health overdiagnosis?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Last week the Health Secretary announced a review into the rising rates of ADHD and Autism, as well as other mental health conditions.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is there a blockbuster fight for Warner Bros?

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war to buy Warner Bros. What would they be buying and what might that mean for the entertainment industry?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Will Australia’s social media ban for teenagers work?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

As of yesterday, millions of Australian children under the age of 16 are now banned from using the social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Reporter: Patricia Clarke

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What does Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine tell us about the prospect of peace?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

As the Ukrainian President meets European leaders, Russia has ramped up its attacks on major infrastructure, and last week it claimed it had captured the key strategic city of Pokrovsk.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why is there controversy surrounding India’s mega zoo?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Vantara claims to house more than 150,000 animals - that’s 15 times the size of London Zoo.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What Spotify Wrapped 2025 tells us about the streaming industry

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish are still dominating streams globally, but what about smaller artists?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is the UAE funding AI projects in Africa?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The Observer’s data team has found that the United Arab Emirates is vying to position itself as a key player in the industry, by looking towards the developing world.

Reporter: Hannah Schuller

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why has the government scrapped juries for some trials?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Justice Secretary David Lammy wants to introduce reforms to the justice system as part of a wider plan to tackle unprecedented delays in the court system.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are councils selling off their resources?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

A recent survey by the Key Cities group found that 60% of their member councils - which include places like Bath, Hull and Medway in Kent - were planning on selling off things like shopping arcades and social clubs to pay for the rising costs of social care.

Host: Ada Barume

Writer: Becky Pinnington and Poppy Bullard

Producer: Madeleine Parr

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why are Europe’s Gen Z heading to the mines of Australia?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

TikTok may glamorise the FIFO lifestyle in the outback, but what happens when the reality doesn’t quite match?

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Reporter: Niamh Rowe

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is the army recruiting gamers?

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The army is recruiting gamers to fly drones, raising questions about whether war is becoming more like a game.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will the Budget bring the cost of living down?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In the budget Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined a series of measures aimed at bringing living costs down. But each of those measures must be paid for by taxes elsewhere.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Gaza is trapped in limbo

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In the weeks since the ceasefire was agreed, more than 300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, and more than 600 injured, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What’s behind the US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This weekend, European leaders were scrambling to prevent US President Donald Trump from forcing Ukraine to sign a peace deal widely viewed as favourable to Russia.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Could Covid lockdowns have been avoided?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Last week, a major report from the independent inquiry into the government’s handling of the Coronavirus pandemic was published.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The Michael Jackson fan dilemma

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Michael Jackson has become the first artist to achieve a top 10 hit single in six different decades, right as the trailer for his new biopic has been released. How do fans of the star reconcile the allegations when interacting with his work?’

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Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is a 2.6 degree temperature rise so catastrophic?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

As COP30 wraps up in Brazil, climate change experts warn that not only have we missed the 1.5 degree target for global average temperature increase, but we are now on a path to 2.6 degrees.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How police caught one of the biggest crypto scammers ever

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Qian Zhimin has been dubbed the cryptoqueen after UK Police discovered she had approximately £5 billion of stolen investments. But how was she caught?

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Reporters: Poppy Sebag-Montefiore and Phoebe Davis

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why has Trump sent warships to the Caribbean?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, America announced that it had moved the world’s biggest aircraft carrier within striking distance of Venezuela. Its addition to an already sizable fleet marks the biggest US military build up in the Caribbean since the Cold War.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are nicotine pouches more popular than ever?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Nicotine pouches are flying off the shelves across the UK – and increasingly, it’s teenagers buying them.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why did Republicans release Epstein emails?

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Marjorie Taylor Greene, the ultra-Trumpian Republican congresswoman from Georgia, is one of the four Republican dissenters who support the full release of the Epstein files.

Listen to Alexi Mostrous discuss the Epstein emails in more detail on The News Meeting podcast.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can Trump really sue the BBC?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Trump’s lawyers demanded that the BBC apologise for an edited clip of him in a Panorama documentary or face a $1 billion lawsuit.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Andrew Tate finished?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Young people are moving on from online influencer Andrew Tate.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why is porn showing choking being banned?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The government has criminalised the depiction of choking and suffocation in online porn.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could Trump start a new nuclear arms race?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

President Trump wants America to resume nuclear testing for the first time in 33 years. President Vladimir Putin hinted Russia might follow suit.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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What does the renters rights act mean for tenants?

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The renters rights act is the most momentous change to housing law since the 1980's, but what will it mean for the UK's 11 million renters?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

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Zohran Mamdani: How to topple Trump

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The young, charismatic socialist has swept to victory in the New York Mayoral election.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will Rachel Reeves raise taxes?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

This week Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave an unexpected and unprecedented speech just three weeks before the government’s annual Budget.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Reporter: Rachel Sylvester

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is this the end of TV?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In 2026, the UK government will decide whether to end terrestrial TV.

Host: Katie Gunning

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why is there so much AI slop?

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

OpenAI launched Sora and Meta released Vibes - apps that turn text prompts into videos, inspiring creations from Ronald McDonald on Love Island to a skydiving dog.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Reporter: Bex Sander

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Michael Whitaker

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why has the violence escalated in Sudan?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

On Sunday rebel forces in Sudan captured the key city of el-Fasher. Reports suggest that tens of thousands of people were killed in a matter of days.

Writer: Fred Harter.

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did climate change make Hurricane Melissa worse?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The exceptional Category 5 hurricane that struck Jamaica was made four times more likely by human-induced climate change.

Host: Ada Barume

Writer: Jeevan Vasagar

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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The Israeli settlers waiting to move in to Gaza

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

US President Donald Trump’s peace plan says Gaza will be for the Gazans, but a few miles from the strip’s border, a small number of Israeli settlers are waiting to move in.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Are ultra-processed foods making us ill?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up more than half of all the food we eat in the UK and there are increasing fears about the implications for our health.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Katie Gunning

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Has Trump’s obsession with Greenland helped its people?

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

When Donald Trump tried to buy Greenland, he forced Denmark to tackle longstanding grievances.

Reporter: Isabel Coles

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The Louvre heist: What next?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In one of the most audacious art crimes in history, masked thieves raided the Louvre and escaped with France’s crown jewels.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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How lawless is London?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

London has earned a reputation as Europe’s phone theft capital. A record 80,000 phones were stolen last year. Yet data shows a twist – while devices are at risk, people themselves are safer than they’ve been in decades.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Katie Gunning

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Why are young people toppling governments?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

From Madagascar to Nepal, young people are leading protest movements that are shaking the foundations of power. What’s fuelling this global wave of unrest – and can it lead to lasting change?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why did Prince Andrew lose his Royal titles?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Last week, Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his title or honours. But why has the prince lost his titles now?

Writer: Madeleine Parr

Producer: Madeleine Parr

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Is sport Donald Trump’s new political football?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump has threatened to move football World Cup games from liberal US cities. Could his friendship with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino make it happen?

Writer: Poppy Bullard and Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Have Reform found that running councils is harder than it looks?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-Thomas

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Joe Rogan ditching Donald Trump?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Last week, President Trump hosted a roundtable with conservative influencers - but notably absent were manosphere podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von.

Writer: Ada Barume

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

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Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029.

If you want to listen to more about the struggles facing UK nightlife, listen to The Observer’s podcast We Have Notes HERE.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Ada Barumé

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What obstacles does the Gaza peace deal face?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan remains vague.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Maglore

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Is AI really stealing graduate jobs?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

A wave of new graduates has taken to social media to complain that entry-level roles are disappearing as AI takes over. The Observer’s team analysed the data.

Host: Claudia Williams

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will the ceasefire hold in Gaza?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

After just over two years of devastating war, a ceasefire has finally been announced in Gaza.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Lilly Cheslaw and Steve Bloomfield

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is Donald Trump declining cognitively?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

After his speech to a room of US generals last week, some experts are beginning to worry about the 79-year-old.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

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Why is Tony Blair part of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Talks are underway in Egypt to try and secure an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. For the first time in two years the sides might agree to end the conflict. Under a US proposal former British PM, Tony Blair, who is a divisive figure in the region, would have a major role overseeing the peace process.

Writer: Rachel Sylvester and Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The rise of anti-trans threats in the US

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Since Donald Trump’s return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are limited.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can legal aid survive a cyber attack?

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

A cyber attack on the government’s Legal Aid Agency has resulted in vulnerable people’s data stolen and lawyers without pay.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What does Europe do about Russian drones?

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, European leaders gathered in Copenhagen to confront a growing threat: Russian drone incursions in European airspace.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall performing in Saudi Arabia?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall join a bill of top comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. This is despite human rights abuses in the country.

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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A breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

New hope for sufferers of Huntington’s disease after the discovery of a treatment which could radically slow the disease.

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Andy Burnham or Jeremy Corbyn: Where next for the British left?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It’s easy to write off the launch of Your Party as a side-show, away from the centre of politics in Westminster. But, according to Zarah Sultana, 750,000 people have registered interest in the party.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s really behind Trump’s war on painkillers?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

An investigation from The Observer has found there’s a financial link between RFK Jr. and supplement companies that market alternatives to Tylenol.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Alexi Mostrous

Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could TikTok become MAGATok?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The US government says it has agreed a deal which would see a portion of TikTok owned by US investors.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Has JADE broken the girl group curse?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Girl group members turned solo artists have traditionally struggled to find success in Britain. Has Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix finally broken the curse?

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Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s Ben & Jerry’s without Jerry?

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand, resigned after he claimed the company had been “silenced” on issues like Gaza.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s the link between Jimmy Kimmel and Project 2025?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Jimmy Kimmel’s show might be returning but his cancellation reveals the way the Trump administration is wielding power.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who’s funding Tommy Robinson?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Tommy Robinson has transformed from a scrappy activist, to a slick media performer at the heart of the UK’s far-right movement.

Writer: John Simpson

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Did Trump and Starmer answer the Epstein question?

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump was asked if he had sympathy for Peter Mandelson - the former UK ambassador to Washington - who was recently sacked for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How does Trump rule like a king?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has issued more than 200 executive orders. Yet so far, only 20 proposed bills have become law.

Writer: Bex Sander

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Israel launches Gaza City offensive

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The announcement of a major Israeli ground offensive came within minutes of a UN report which states that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is meme culture tied to Charlie Kirk's death?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Messages on unfired bullet casings left by Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, appear linked to online alt-right movements.

Writer: Jess Swinburne, with reporting from Nicky Woolf

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore & Jasper Corbett

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Who are the lost artists of Ancient Egypt?

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

For decades, the pyramids, mummies, and hieroglyphs of Ancient Egypt have been reduced to clichés in textbooks and pop culture. A new exhibition seeks to change that.

Writer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting from Laura Cumming

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Climate scientists vs. Donald Trump

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the impact Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric are having on the environment. So how are those on the front line in the fight against climate change coping against a backdrop of rising scepticism?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Katie Gunning

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How might Nato respond to Russian drones over Poland?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Early on Wednesday morning Poland announced that for the first time Nato jets had shot down Russian drones in its airspace.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who is the Somali judge with 1.5 million TikTok followers?

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Colonel Hassan Ali Nur Shuute is giving Somali social media users a unique insight into the country’s war on terror.

Writer: Layla Mahmood and Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who are the winners and losers of the cabinet reshuffle?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

What does the recent cabinet reshuffle tell us about the new direction of the Labour party and the government?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s the new editor of American Vogue?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time in decades, American Vogue, the leading fashion publication, has a new editorial head succeeding Anna Wintour, often regarded as the most powerful woman in the industry. Who is the new woman in charge?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s behind all the England flags?

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The St George’s cross is flying from lamposts and motorway bridges across England.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why is it so hard to deliver aid to Gaza?

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Humanitarian payloads from planes are costly and largely ineffective but they remain one of few ways to ease people’s suffering in Gaza.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with additional reporting by Oliver Marsden

Episode Photography: Oliver Marsden and Alex Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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The black market for weight loss drugs

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

More than 1.5 million people in the UK now use weight-loss injections like Mounjaro. But as official prices rise by as much as 140%, illegal trade is growing too.

Writer: James Tapper and Jessica Hayden

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did Taskmaster conquer the world?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Comedy game show Taskmaster is about to air its 20th UK series and has spawned versions all over the world. We discover its secrets.

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the AI bubble about to burst?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Computer chip company Nvidia’s revenue is soaring to record highs, but an MIT report found 95% of companies investing in generative AI haven’t made money from it.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is tanning back in style?

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

A new wave of influencers are urging their followers to go outside in the hottest part of the day, skip SPF and even lie on towels that attract sunlight.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How to reconstruct a face

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

3D printing technology is used to re-construct the faces of injured Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who is football whisperer, Indy Kaila?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

What does one transfer window influencers tell us about the growing power of digital natives and our relationship with the truth?

Writer: Rory Smith

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Have the protestors outside The Bell Hotel won?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

A High Court injunction, granted to Epping Forest District Council, will mean the end of asylum seekers being housed in a local hotel.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland with additional reporting from Xavier Greenwood

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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What happens to women forced to return to Afghanistan?

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Millions of Afghans who fled decades ago are now being returned from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran as part of one of the largest deportations in recent history.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What is Putin’s price for peace?

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

One region in western Ukraine has become a key sticking point in President Trump’s attempts to bring the war to an end.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are ADHD cases on the rise?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ADHD prescriptions have risen 18% year on year in England since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will Nepal’s new plan to ease overcrowding on Everest work?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Nepal’s Department for Tourism says it hopes that by waiving permit fees for the 97 lesser-climbed Himalayan peaks it can ease overcrowding on Everest and stimulate the local economy.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Jonathan Lewis.

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What happened when Trump and Putin met to discuss the Ukraine war?

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Trump and Putin met in Alaska for a high-stakes summit discussing how to end the war in Ukraine.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Executive producer: Matt Russell

Photography: Joe Mee

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How bovine TB shut down Clarkson’s farm

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A recent outbreak of tuberculosis on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm is an all too familiar story for British farmers. How does this silent disease wreak havoc and can it be eradicated?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How to fix the world's plastic pollution?

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The world is finally coming together to try and deal with the problem of plastic pollution. But can they succeed?

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The death of a Palestinian activist in the West Bank

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

A Palestinian activist, shot by an Israeli settler, filmed his own death. The Israeli authorities have said the settler, who runs an outpost in the occupied West Bank, will not face charges.

Host: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Should the police reveal the personal details of alleged criminals?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called on the police to release more information about alleged criminals, such as their immigration status and ethnicity.

Writer: Rachel Sylvester

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Lynda Laird

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Haiti’s cultural heritage at threat from violent gangs

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The renowned Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, that attracted artists, celebrities and journalists for more than a century has been burned to the ground by criminal gangs.

Writer, producer and host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett

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The Macrons vs Candace Owens

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

How did a baseless claim that the first lady of France is a man become one of the world’s biggest conspiracy theories?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography:

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could age verification make the internet more dangerous?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The Online Safety Act requires users to hand over detailed personal information but there’s a lack of transparency about what happens to this data afterwards.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer: Bex Sander

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is life so tough for migrant workers in Jersey?

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Work permits are controlled by a migrant’s employer and holders can only stay on the island for nine months at a time.

To listen to Ada Barumé and Orlando Crowcroft’s Slow Newscast investigation into migrant workers on the island click HERE.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s happening to Palestine Action supporters?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Palestine Action was proscribed on 5 July, putting the direct action group in the same legal category as groups such as al-Qaida and Islamic State. Since then, around 200 people have been arrested for supporting the group.

To read Jon’s interview with Deborah Hinton click HERE.

Writer: Jon Ungoed-Thomas

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography:

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Compensated for an exorcism

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Matthew Drapper was subjected to an exorcism to rid him of the “demonic possession” of homosexuality.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Host: Tomini Babs

Photography: Sofia Fenton

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Are credit card companies the biggest force in online content moderation?

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of games have disappeared from platforms in a crackdown, raising questions about who should be making decisions about content moderation.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer: Bex Sander

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Episodic Artwork by Darling Demon Eclipse

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What are we losing when we turn forests into farmland?

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

According to the world’s biggest bird survey, clearing rainforest to make way for cattle farms is even more harmful to biodiversity than we thought.

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How much aid is getting through to Gaza?

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Israel has initiated daily pauses in its military operations - to allow more aid to get into Gaza. But how much aid is getting through and will it be enough for the Palestinians who rely on it?

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Can ChatGPT replace my therapist?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

As people are turning to AI for mental health support and relationship advice, could chatbots replace the role of a trusted friend, or even a therapist?

Writer: Ada Barume

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

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How did the Lionesses do it again?

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The England women’s football team won the Euros for a second time, after they defeated Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final, having drawn 1-1 after extra time, two years after they lost to the same opponent in the World Cup final.

Writer: Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Can a new drug help us to live longer?

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The pharmaceutical industry is pursuing what some consider to be the holy grail: developing and licensing the first drug that slows the body's natural aging process.

Writer: Jon Ungoed-Thomas

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can Donald Trump deport more than a million undocumented migrants?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Trump administration is setting the stage for what might become the largest deportation of illegal immigrants in US history. Can it succeed?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

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How did Volodomyr Zelensky’s choice of clothing spark a $200 million bet and an online rebellion?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

How Ukraine’s president, Volodomyr Zelensky, sparked a $200 million dollar crypto bet and an online rebellion through his choice of clothing.

Writer: Bex Sander

Producer: Katie Gunning

Host: Ada Barume

Editor: Jasper Corbett

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What does the Afghan data leak mean for the 18,000 people on the list?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:02:00 GMT

In 2022, a UK Special Forces official accidentally leaked the names of over 18,000 Afghan nationals, British special forces operatives and MI6 agents, putting thousands of lives at risk if the information fell into the wrong hands.

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barume

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Why are sportswomen facing more abuse than ever?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Women’s sports stars are receiving more abuse than men, but can’t afford to leave social media.

The interview with Katie Boulter is from BBC Sports.

Writer: Jessica Hayden

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Alex Jones

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Why is Trump splitting with MAGA over Epstein?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

President Trump has spent his political career promoting conspiracy theories for electoral gain, now he’s trying to shut down one of the most enduring of the lot.

Writer: Fred Harter

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What next for pro-Gaza protests?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Since the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, dozens of people across the country have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, for allegedly supporting the group.

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Why are rape cases collapsing?

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of victims and witnesses are walking away from rape cases before they reach trial.

Writer: Jon Simpson

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why did Elon Musk’s Grok praise Hitler?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

X’s, formerly Twitter, chatbot Grok has been churning far-right sentiments.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Executive producer: Matt Russell

Photography: Joe Mee

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How do you fight mosquitos with mosquitos?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Scientists in Hawaii are using drones to drop millions of genetically modified mosquitoes across the archipelago, with the hope that it will help protect animals on the brink of extinction.

Read Benji Jones' article on why mosquitoes are being dropped from drones in Hawaii HERE

Read more about the charity - Birds, Not Mosquitoes - HERE

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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Why did Christian Horner leave Red Bull’s F1 team?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Formula One’s longest serving team principal has been sacked.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

Additional Production: Poppy Bullard and Amalie Sortland

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Does Donald Trump support Ukraine?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

After unexpectedly pausing military aid to Ukraine last week, the US administration has once again reversed its decision.

Writer: Nina Kuryata

Producer: Ada Barumé

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could this be the end of police racial profiling in France?

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:00:15 GMT

Europe’s top human rights court ruled that French police unfairly targeted a French citizen of African descent during a stop and search.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can Labour reduce obesity rates?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The NHS is undergoing a revolution, with health secretary Wes Streeting determined that his new 10-year plan launched last week will shift NHS care from hospitals to neighborhood health centres.

Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas

Producer: Matt Russell

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The real Salt Path

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is very different

Writer: Rebecca Moore with reporting from Chloe Hadjimatheou.

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Ceri Thomas

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What happened in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The 8-week trial has concluded and the former media mogul has been found guilty of two federal charges and is now facing time in prison.

Writer and producer: Casey Magloire

With reporting from Stephen Armstrong.

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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Why did so many Labour MPs oppose the welfare reform bill?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

This week the government passed its planned welfare reforms in the House of Commons, despite a sizable backbench rebellion.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did Budapest Pride become a once in a generation protest?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Around 200,000 people attended Budapest pride, defying Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ban on the event. Why did Pride become the focus of anti-government protests?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Alex Jones

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Could AI mean the end for influencers?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Last week, a six-hour livestream hosted by an AI-generated influencer drew 13 million views and generated $7.5 million in sales for Baidu- a Chinese tech company.

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The man behind Tattle Life unmasked

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The founder of the gossip website is now known. Is this a victory for those targeted by the site?

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Jeff Bezos' wedding sparking protests in Venice?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Amazon’s billionaire founder is taking over the city for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will the victims of grooming gangs ever get justice?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The UK government has launched a new inquiry and national criminal investigation into the sexual exploitation of children by grooming gangs.

Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will France’s new powers stop small boat crossings?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The French authorities will soon have new powers to intercept small boats carrying asylum seekers across the English Channel, even if they are already at sea.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can one woman’s legal victory change the future of fossil fuels?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

After years of courtroom battles, campaigner Sarah Finch won a landmark Supreme Court case that could reshape how the UK approves oil, gas and coal projects.

Writer: David Taylor

Producers: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What could happen next after the US bombed Iran?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump ordered the strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday morning. He said the US entered the war to stop the threat from “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror”.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Will Trump bomb Iran’s nuclear fortress?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Could Donald Trump order a strike on Iran’s underground nuclear site using a bunker-buster bomb – and what might the consequences be?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producers: Jonathan Lewis and Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s really in your can of tuna?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The UK eats hundreds of thousands of tonnes of tuna every year but not all of it is legally or sustainably caught.

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How much energy and water does AI use?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Artificial intelligence is changing our lives and our world at an astonishing pace, but its hunger for data is matched by its need for energy and water.

Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Benjamin Netanyahu striking Iran?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

What does the escalating conflict in the middle east mean for Iran, its regime and hopes for a new nuclear deal with the US?

Writer: Poppy Bullard with additional reporting from Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magiore

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are physician associates attracting so much controversy?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

With findings of a government review on the role of physician associates expected any day now, what is the role, and why are some doctors so concerned about safety?

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Has Rachel Reeves ended austerity?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week set out the government’s spending plans for the next three years, committing billions of pounds to some departments, while significantly cutting others. She told MPs they were her “choices” - but are they the right ones?

Writer: Cat Neilan, The Observer’s Whitehall Editor

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s behind Trump’s show of force in LA?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

After small-scale protests over immigration raids erupt in Los Angeles, President Trump deployed the National Guard and later, the Marines.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why Musk’s aid cuts will outlast his time in government

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk may have left the Trump administration and fallen out with the president. But amidst all the noise over the breakup of their bromance, Musk’s plan to claw back billions in foreign aid is quietly making its way through Congress.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is burning waste the answer to the UK’s energy needs?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The government is planning on building a new generation of incinerators to generate electricity - including one on England’s renowned Jurassic coast.

Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What's really going on with England's Lionesses?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

England’s women’s football team heads into the Euros without three key stars.

Writer: Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How to hack Mount Everest

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

A group of climbers has sparked debate over cheating in mountaineering after scaling Everest and returning to London in just 5 days - with the help of xenon gas.

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Bottom trawling: fishing’s dirty secret

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

David Attenborough’s new documentary Ocean has put bottom trawling in the crosshairs of environmental activists.

Clips in this episode are from David Attenborough’s new documentary film, Ocean.

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is Britain ready to shift to a war footing?

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

After years of peacetime under-investment in defence, the UK government is vowing to shake things up. It says civilians can no longer ignore the rising risks.

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is this the end of disposable vapes?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

As rates of vaping continue to rise across the UK, a health and environmental crisis is unfolding. Will the banning of single-use vapes in the UK turn the tides on their environmental cost?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Karla Patella

Photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will Trump's Golden Dome work?

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump says he wants to build the ‘next generation’ missile shield to protect America from foreign attacks.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The renationalisation of Britain’s railways

Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The government has hailed ‘a new dawn’ for the railways under the first renationalised train service. But will Britain’s trains become more reliable and will tickets be cheaper under public ownership?

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Could the government’s immigration reforms lead to an exodus of international nurses?

Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

New research from the Royal College of Nursing suggests many overseas nurses are thinking about leaving the UK. Could the government’s tough new immigration reforms accelerate that?

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s polluting the River Wye?

Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Why the River Wye is at the centre of one of the biggest environmental claims ever filed in the high court.

Writer: Jon Ungoed -Thomas

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Alex Jones

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Inside the world of Superbikes

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Two deaths a fortnight ago haven’t dimmed the high-octane appeal of motorsport. So when tragedy hits a high-risk sport like this, what keeps riders coming back?

Writer: Rory Smith

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is Britain ready to choose prison reform over punishment?

Fri, 23 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The government has commissioned radical new reforms to reduce the prison population by 10,000 people.

Writer: Rachel Sylvester

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could this be the end of abortion prosecutions?

Thu, 22 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

In recent years, an increasing number of women - including Nicola Packer - have been investigated and put on trial for illegally ending their pregnancy.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

If you’d like to read more of Phoebe’s interview with Nicola Packer, click here.

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Photograph: Sonja Horsman

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Has Keir Starmer pulled off a Brexit reset with the EU?

Wed, 21 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The much-hyped EU-UK summit has resulted in a deal that the Government says will improve “jobs, bills and borders”. But has Labour been too cautious?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What did Cassie Ventura’s testimony reveal about Sean “Diddy” Combs?

Tue, 20 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The trial of Sean Combs has finished hearing testimony from the prosecution's main witness: the singer and Combs’ ex-partner Cassie Ventura.

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Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The boxset boom on the silver screen

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Why cinema is leaning heavily on the appeal of screening hit television shows.

Writer: Vanessa Thorpe

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why is Gen Z going to church?

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A recent survey suggests Gen Z is fuelling a resurgence in church attendance, especially among Catholics. Why?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Ada Barumé

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How has President Trump ushered in a new age of corruption?

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The presidency and personal gain now go hand in hand – and no one has been able to do anything about it.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Israel’s new offensive in Gaza

Wed, 14 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The last living American hostage has been released from Gaza following direct talks between the US and Hamas. It comes as Israel prepares for a military occupation of the territory, moving the population and taking control of food and aid distribution.

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What pushed India and Pakistan to the brink of war?

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

When armed gunmen attacked holiday makers in the Himalayas it reignited a decades-old conflict.

Writer and producer: Katie Gunning

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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The musicians taking on AI

Mon, 12 May 2025 05:30:04 GMT

Musicians are worried about big tech companies using their work to train AI models. But a group of musicians has come out fighting with an attempt to defend their art. How does it work?

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Is Trump succeeding in deporting millions?

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump vowed to tighten borders and deport en masse. Now over 100 days in, his administration races to deliver on sweeping immigration promises. Is he succeeding?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The Met Gala’s anti-MAGA resistance

Thu, 08 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

This year’s red carpet bonanza celebrated Black tailoring and rejected Trump-era masculinity in a rare moment of defiance.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Karla Patella

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why Reform is no longer the party of old white men

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The results from last week’s local elections show that Nigel Farage’ party is now the most popular choice for gen X women.

Writer: Rachel Sylvester

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why do councils rent out their parks for summer festivals?

Tue, 06 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Underfunded councils are turning parks into festival grounds to raise cash but this is transforming the meaning of public space in cities.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

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The downsides of weight-loss drugs

Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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The other Tate Brother

Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Tristan Tate is far less well-known than his notorious brother, Andrew. New evidence suggests he holds a central role in their alleged criminality.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Katie Gunning

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.

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What does the Supreme Court ruling on sex mean in practice?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The judges had to decide what the words ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ meant in the Equality Act. They decided that they referred to biological sex. It will have an effect on how trans people access services and single-sex spaces.

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Katie Gunning

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.

To find out more about The Observer:

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Are Chatbots afraid of dying?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Since December 2024, a run of scientific papers has illustrated AI’s capacity for deception. Deep learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio says the consequences could be existential.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Russia relying on North Korean troops?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

North Korean soldiers are fighting and dying in combat in Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence estimates about 60% of the shells fired by the Russian army were provided by North Korea. What does it say about Vladimir Putin that he had to turn to Kim Jong Un for help?

Writer: Matt Russell with additional reporting by Nina Kuryata and Claudia Williams.

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Tomini Babs

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Gen Z obsessed with running?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Young adults are swapping nightclubs for run clubs. The number of 20-29 year olds registering for the London marathon is up 86 per cent in the past three years.

Writer: Andrew Butler

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did Pope Francis tackle child sexual abuse in the church?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

For many Catholics Pope Francis will be remembered as a man determined to overthrow tradition, challenge privilege and speak up for those who were not heard. But he became head of the Catholic church at a time when the institution was plagued by widespread accusations of sexual abuse. For the victims of catholic priests, did he deliver justice?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Matt Russell

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Harvard University versus Trump

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The world’s richest university is mounting the first serious fightback against the Trump administration. Who will blink first?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What's Behind the Rise of Thin-Fluencers?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

If your ‘for you page’ is suddenly full of dieting tips and before and after pictures, you might be on the receiving end of a resurgence of ‘thin-spiration’ on social media. But what’s behind this comeback? And who is being impacted?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What’s behind Birmingham’s bin strikes?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The standoff between Birmingham’s bin workers and the council is entering its fifth week as the latest pay offer was rejected. The Unite union says the dispute could spread to other areas of the country. .

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why did the UK government rush to save the last remaining steel power plant?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

MPs were recalled to Westminster early on Saturday and passed an emergency legislation that allowed the UK government to seize control of British Steel, after its Chinese owner appeared to threaten closure. How did we get here? And why has steel-making in the UK become an issue of national security?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will Donald Trump save the iPhone?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:03:00 GMT

The President has imposed a 145 per cent tariff on Chinese imports to America but has hinted smartphones could be exempt.

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are your allergies worse this year?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

This weekend the Met Office declared the south of England experienced what it called a ‘pollen bomb.’ Why is hay fever season starting earlier, lasting longer and the symptoms are becoming more intense?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are American politicians defending anti-abortion activists in the UK?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

When a 64-year-old woman was fined for holding a sign outside a UK abortion clinic, it sparked international backlash - including from organised, Christian activists in America and the US government.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Why do climate change sceptics care about a volcano eruption?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Tortoise has identified almost 300 influencers who are spreading misleading content about climate change that ranges from scepticism to misinformation. One of their false claims is that global warming is caused by an underwater volcano that erupted off the coast of Tonga

To read more about Tortoise’s Hot Air project click here.

Writer: Bex Sander

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Alex Jones and Pununu Tukuafu, Tonga Geological Services.

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Image credit: Pununu Tukuafu, Tonga Geological Services

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What does Trump's tariff mean for your personal finances?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump's tariffs have caused chaos across international markets, but how does this impact your personal pensions and savings?

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Host: Tomini Babs

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What do we know about the killing of paramedics in Gaza?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The United Nations has accused Israel of killing 15 rescue workers in Gaza. How has a video uncovered this weekend discredited the Israeli military’s version of events?

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Have you ever fallen for a fake, AI-generated movie trailer on YouTube?

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

AI-generated movie trailers are tricking fans into thinking they’re the real deal. How are some studios balancing the free publicity with debates over content created by artificial intelligence?

To read more about Jake Kanter’s investigation into AI trailers in Hollywood for Deadline, click here.

Writer: Aleena Augustine

Producer: Gary Marshall

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who is the man behind Donald Trump’s war on DEI?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

President Trump has ordered the federal government to scrap its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. One man in the White House has been plotting this for years.

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Additional reporting: Ada Barumé

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What is life like for children and aid workers in Gaza after the ceasefire collapse?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Since Israel resumed its military offensive in Gaza, hundreds of children have been killed. Israeli airstrikes have also killed aid workers and a new siege has been blocking all humanitarian and commercial goods entering the Strip.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What does the earthquake mean for Myanmar?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Myanmar is reeling from the aftershocks of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and the death toll keeps rising. With a civil war still raging alongside the devastation, how is the violence hampering the recovery effort?

Writer: Ada Barume

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What happens when life at an Antarctic base turns hostile?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

A group of researchers at a remote Antarctic base faces unexpected conflict. With conditions meaning rescue is near impossible, how did things go so wrong?

Writer: Gary Marshall

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Has buy now, pay later gone too far?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:00:00 GMT

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Why does Netflix’s Adolescence hit a nerve?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Stephen Graham’s new four-part series has sparked a national conversation about the crisis facing young men, social media and the manosphere.

Writer: Elaine McCallig

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode Photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The chancellor’s choices

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK’s economy in her spring statement. What state are the country’s finances in? And was cutting welfare benefits the only way of balancing the books?

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why does Donald Trump care so much about South Africa?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The US President’s actions towards South Africa seem driven by more than land laws. Could they be part of a broader narrative about race, power, and fear?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is there a measles outbreak in Texas?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Measles is spreading in Texas and shows no signs of slowing down. What does this outbreak tell us about the state of public health in the US and where does it go from here?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What is life like in Gaza since the ceasefire collapsed?

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Israel has resumed its military offensive in Gaza, killing hundreds of people following the collapse of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. Already suffering from food and medical shortages, how are Gazans surviving?

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Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore.

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Why has Israel started bombing Gaza again?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Israel has resumed heavy airstrikes on Gaza. Why has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to break the ceasefire deal now?

Writer: Lilly Cheslaw

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the hunt for the 100ft wave over?

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Writer: Claudia Williams, with additional reporting by Ada Barumé

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

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Is Labour’s welfare gamble a risk worth taking?

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In Labour’s most controversial move since taking office last summer, the government this week set out plans to reform the UK’s welfare system. But will it actually achieve the joint aims of saving money and getting more people back into work?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Episode Photography: Roisín Savage

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Can Trump really strike a peace deal in Ukraine?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

President Trump’s promise to stop the war in Ukraine may be more tricky to pull off than he hoped. Ukraine has agreed to pause the fighting and sit at the negotiating table but so far there’s little sign that the Russian President is willing to even entertain a ceasefire. Is there any chance Trump can pull off this peace deal?

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Manchester United’s theatre of nightmares

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Not long ago Manchester United was the biggest name in global football, now the club is having its worst season in thirty years and one of its owners claimed it nearly went bust towards the end of last year. How did things get so bad and is it recoverable?

Writer: Jasper Corbet

Producer: Matt Russell

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Roisin Savage

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Syrian deal gives peace a chance

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, will be hoping his new deal with Kurdish forces, which control an oil rich region in the northeast, will send a message that his government represents all Syrians. Will the agreement steer the country away from civil war?

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Andrew Tate lands in Trump’s America

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The Tate brothers left Romania for the US despite facing serious criminal charges. What does this mean for the women bringing cases against the brothers?

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Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

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Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Romantasy so popular?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

More and more people are obsessed with books about love stories set in fantasy worlds. What's the appeal?

Writer: Aleena Augustine

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Roisín Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What are the consequences of Trump’s foreign aid cuts?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump froze most of America’s foreign aid funding and is dismantling the US Agency for International Development. How is this affecting the millions of people who rely on USAID to survive?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can Trump fix America’s eggflation?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:00:00 GMT

The price of eggs has skyrocketed. While Trump made them a central issue during his campaign, the problem runs deeper than inflation. Why could eggs spark a political crisis for the president?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Gary Marshall

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Roisín Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Musk, Trump, and the secretive government overhaul

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk has called the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which he runs, “maximally transparent”. But it’s taking entire teams of reporters to piece together what is really happening inside The White House.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Roisín Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The ceasefire deadlock: What comes next for Israel and Hamas?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has expired, and hopes for a second phase are fading fast. With hostages still held in Gaza and political tensions rising in Israel, is renewed war now inevitable?

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Writer: Xavier Greenwood with additional reporting from Lilly Cheslaw.

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Roisin Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Ukrainian fears following the Trump-Zelensky clash

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump’s explosive press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky didn’t just strain US-Ukraine relations, it upended the established post-WWII world order.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Additional reporting: Cecily Atkinson

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Roisín Savage

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the music industry ready for AI?

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 musicians have released a silent album in protest against new UK government proposals to change copyright law. Will the silence be too deafening for the government to ignore?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Katie Gunning

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How Nasa is tracking the “city-killer” asteroid

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The risk of a large asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 has dropped to nearly zero – but it could still hit the moon. Nasa’s Acting Planetary Defense Officer explains how her team is assessing the risk.

Reporter: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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Is Anora the most radical film at this year’s Oscars?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

This year’s Oscars are more political than ever, with Anora being the critics’ favorite for Best Picture. But could its portrayal of sex work signal a real shift in Hollywood’s attitude, or is it just another fleeting moment?

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Trump’s purge of the military

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In a massive shake-up of the US armed forces, the Trump administration has fired the country’s most senior military officer, the admiral leading the navy and several other senior figures. Why? And what does that mean for the world’s most powerful military?

Writer: Jasper Corbett

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the rise of Germany’s far-right a wake-up call for Europe?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Germany’s far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland, secured second place in the weekend’s election, doubling its previous vote share. With concerns that the long-standing “firewall” against the AfD is weakening, can incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigate domestic and global challenges to stop its rise?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is Trump trading peace for Ukraine’s minerals?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ukraine’s rare earth minerals have become a bargaining chip in high-stakes negotiations with the US. As President Trump pushes for access to half of Ukraine’s deposits, we explore what’s at stake—and why Kyiv is under pressure to strike a deal.

Writer and producer: Katie Gunning

Art work: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How are M23 rebels and mineral smuggling driving violence in the DRC?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The rebel group, M23 have taken control of a second city in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. What do they want? And is there anything that can be done to bring peace to a country after three decades of conflict?

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Melania Trump v Anna Wintour: Who Really Holds the Power?

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 02:00:00 GMT

For the second time Vogue has broken with tradition and excluded the First Lady from the front cover. What does this snub tell us about the changing media and political landscape in the US?

Writer and producer: Jess Swinburne

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode Photography: Lola Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Are Elon Musk’s politics hurting Tesla?

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Tesla sales are plummeting across Europe. Elon Musk's political antics might have something to do with it.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Lola Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why are at-home rape kits being offered to university students?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Self-test rape kits are being promoted as a way to empower survivors, but experts warn they could undermine prosecutions. This debate raises a bigger question: how can we balance support for survivors with the need for justice?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Lola Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is America changing course on Ukraine?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump’s new defense secretary has signaled a dramatic shift in US policy on Ukraine, raising alarms across Europe. As fears of appeasement grow and Western alliances are tested, what does this mean for the future of European security?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Should a writer’s intimate diary be published after their death?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

After she died three of Joan Didion’s trustees found the writer’s 25-year-old diary and took the decision to publish her entries in full.

Writer: Elaine McCallig

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Labour taking a harder line on immigration?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week the British government released footage of authorities arresting migrants who, it says, are in the UK illegally. With a new security-focused immigration bill currently under debate in Parliament, is Labour taking a page from the White House’s playbook on immigration?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who stole ancient treasures from the Drents Museum?

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In the dead of night, thieves raid a Dutch museum, making off with priceless Romanian artefacts. As the hunt for the stolen treasures continues, what does this art heist tell us about the future of cultural heritage?

Writer: Claudia Williams

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who is really in charge of America: Elon Musk or Donald Trump?

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk isn’t just advising Donald Trump, he’s reshaping the federal government in his image. From mass layoffs to deregulation, his influence is growing – but will it lead to efficiency or upheaval?

Episode writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Emilia Perez: from Oscar darling to controversy magnet

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

A groundbreaking film with record-breaking nominations, Emilia Perez seemed unstoppable - until one of its lead actors became the center of a media firestorm. Could the backlash cost the film its Oscar dreams?

Episode writer: Aleena Augustine

Additional reporting: Jess Swinburne and Bex Sander

Producer: Ada Barume

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Master: Lawsuit filed against Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

After Tortoise first reported on the allegations against Neil Gaiman last year, more women have shared their allegations of sexual abuse. Now, one woman has taken her story to the courts and filed a new lawsuit against Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer.

Episode writer: Phoebe Davis.

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Is Trump serious about taking over Gaza?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:50 GMT

Donald Trump has proposed a US takeover of Gaza, suggesting the permanent displacement of its palestinian population. While the plan is unlikely to happen, has he shifted the debate on the region’s future?

This episode was written by Claudia Williams with additional reporting by Lilly Cheslaw.

It was produced by Matt Russell.

The Executive Producer was Rebecca Moore.

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Why did dozens of miners die underground in South Africa?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

When police sealed off an abandoned gold mine in South Africa to crack down on illegal mining, dozens of men were left trapped underground. This deadly standoff reveals the harsh realities of the country’s illegal mining industry.

Thank you for listening to the Sensemaker from Tortoise.

This episode was written and mixed by Casey Magloire.

Episode photography by Joe Mee

The executive producer is Rebecca Moore

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Is Rachel Reeves's Heathrow expansion a green aviation gamble?

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed a third Heathrow runway, saying the airport expansion will meet the government’s climate targets because of ‘green aviation’. But is there such a thing?

Reporter: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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How DeepSeek shook Wall Street

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A new Chinese AI model sent shockwaves through the US financial markets last week. Will it transform the tech industry forever?

Reporter: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

Photography: Joe Mee

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The woman behind Trump’s global anti-abortion agenda

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Valerie Huber, a little-known but influential activist, has spent years shaping policies to restrict access to abortion. Now Donald Trump is back in the White House her influence will be felt globally.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the West Bank the new front in the Israel-Palestine conflict?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

What's behind an Israeli military operation and surging settler violence in the West Bank following the Gaza ceasefire?

Writer: Lilly Cheslaw

Producer: Katie Gunning

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Trapped by the lifetime ISA: a costly catch for first-time buyers

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Many young people saw the Lifetime ISA as their ticket onto the housing ladder. But with soaring property prices and a rigid price cap, thousands are now facing unexpected penalties - some are losing thousands in government withdrawal fees.

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why did Donald Trump pardon a convicted "drug kingpin"?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace that facilitated drug sales using Bitcoin. What does his freedom tell us about the future of cryptocurrency?

Writers: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Joe Mee

Host: Claudia Williams

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Can redefining terrorism stop the lone wolf threat?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the Southport murders, the UK Government is reviewing its terrorism strategy and considering adopting a broader definition. But will this stop lone wolf attacks in the future?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Hopes and fears for a new Syria

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

For the first time since 2000, Syria has ushered in a new year without President Assad as their autocratic head of state. But what's next for the country? Two Syrians share their hopes and fears for the future.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will Trump succeed in deporting millions?

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Before last year’s election Donald Trump vowed to carry out the biggest mass deportations in American history, targeting millions of undocumented immigrants from day one of his presidency. Five days since his inauguration… does it look like he will succeed?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Casareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The Prince, the press, and the payout

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Yesterday Prince Harry settled his long-running legal battle with Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper group. It’s being hailed as a victory for the royal, but who has actually won?

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Should England’s cricketers boycott Afghanistan?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The England men’s cricket team faces calls to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in protest of the Taliban’s oppressive policies, particularly their human rights abuses against women and girls. But should athletes be forced to take a stand?

Writers: Phoebe Davis and Andrew Butler

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Joe Mee

Host: Tomini Babs

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The second age of Trump

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. What did his Inauguration Address tell us about the direction he is setting for America and the world – from immigration and climate change to the future of Ukraine?

Writer: David Taylor

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Tomini Babs

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Inside the fight to shut down an AI-powered “nudify” network

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This month, the UK government vowed to crack down on explicit AI deepfakes by going after the people who create them. But the story of a popular “nudify” app highlights why tackling the issue is so challenging.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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A prospect of peace between Israel and Hamas

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

After 15 months of conflict, could this week’s ceasefire deal mark the beginning of the end of one of the deadliest wars in modern history?

Writers: Lilly Cheslaw and Rebecca Moore.

Producer: Katie Gunning.

Photographer: Joe Mee.

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett.

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How windfarms unwittingly cause chaos to the UK’s air defences

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Offshore windfarms are powerful generators of clean energy and are a key part of Labour’s green energy pledge. But these colossal turbines can blind the UK’s defence systems. What does this mean, and what can be done about it?

This episode was written by Elaine McCallig

Mixed by Casey Magloire.

Photography by Jon Jones.

Executive producer is Rebecca Moore

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TikTok’s fate: the countdown to a US ban

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The ongoing legal battle over TikTok’s future could see the app banned from Sunday. As political and legal pressures mount, TikTok's 170 million American users are left wondering if their beloved platform will survive.

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Mark Zuckerberg bows to Donald Trump

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Silicon Valley is changing. Big tech executives are looking at another term under Donald Trump and deciding its time for a shake-up. It’s out with the old and in with the new.

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How Pokémon Go Powers AI

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Niantic, the company behind the game that took the world by storm in 2016, is building a massive geospatial AI model that could end up powering robots – all using player data.

The company behind the wildly popular augmented reality game has been quietly helping to train a massive AI model by collecting user data to build a detailed 3D map of the world. While this geospatial model could power innovations like Augmented Reality glasses, there are concerns about privacy and potential uses for military applications.

Writer and Producer: Patricia Clarke

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why rising borrowing costs spell trouble for Rachel Reeves

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

What are bond yields and why does their rise risk derailing the Labour government’s plans for the UK?

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The MAGA Effect on South Korea’s Democracy

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:26 GMT

South Korea faced a major crisis when President Yoon imposed martial law late last year. Why do his supporters rally behind him with American ‘Stop the Steal’ flags?

Writer: Eleanor Biggs

Mix: Casey Magloire

Photography: Jon Jones

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How do you free a killer whale?

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:07 GMT

Following the closure of the marine zoo they live in, France's last two captive orcas, Wikie and Keijo, face an uncertain future. Could relocating them to a proposed whale retirement home in Canada be their best option?

Writer and producer: Claudia Williams

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Gisèle Pelicot – a historic rape trial

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:05 GMT

At the end of last year fifty one men went on trial in France in connection with the drugging, rape and assault of 72-year-old Gisele Pelicot. After a trial which lasted nearly four months, all were convicted and sentenced, including her ex-husband. What impact will the case have on French laws round consent?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will 2025 be the breakthrough year for AI adoption?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:02 GMT

Despite Silicon Valley promising Artificial Intelligence would revolutionise our daily lives, the reality has been slower to unfold.

Writer: Patricia Clarke

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Denmark’s gold rush town

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:00:41 GMT

If 2023 was the year weight-loss injections such as Ozempic or WeGovy took over Hollywood, then 2024 was the year they went global. What does that mean for Novo Nordisk, the Danish company making them? And can it live up to the hype?

Writer: Claudia Williams

Producer: Claudia Williams

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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A hard year for King Charles

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:33 GMT

The King's first full year on the throne has been marked by his illness. Along with that of his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales. What does this year tell us about the state of the royal family?

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Photography: Lola Williams

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Joe Root – the greatest gets better

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:55 GMT

How England cricket’s greatest batter got even better in 2024.

Writer: Andrew Butler.

Producer: Lola Williams

Photography: Lola Williams

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Nara Smith and the trad wife renaissance

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:03 GMT

The tradwife movement, led by influencers like Nara Smith, sparked intense online debate throughout 2024, particularly following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. What does it tell us about the year?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Jess Swinburne

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The rise and rise of Kneecap

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:00:24 GMT

The Belfast rap trio has taken the world by storm. But who are they and how have they managed to capture the zeitgeist?

Writer: Elaine McCallig

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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How Baby Reindeer rocked British TV

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:22 GMT

How the fallout from the TV show sparked a nearly two hundred million dollar lawsuit.

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Photography by Jon Jones.

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Gaza’s Vlogger

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:32 GMT

How a young woman from Gaza who chronicled life in the Strip after October 7th and became one of the most influential women in the world.

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Gary Marshall

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Chappell Roan and the price of fame

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:15 GMT

In 2024, Chappell Roan went from relative obscurity to playing to some of the biggest crowds in festival history. What toll did this meteoric rise take on her?

Writer: Katie Riley

Producer: Katie Gunning

Photography: Lola Williams

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The woman behind ITV’s Mr Bates vs. The Post Office

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:25 GMT

The Post Office scandal was one of the largest miscarriages of justice in the UK with hundreds of people wrongly prosecuted for theft or false accounting. So why did it take an ITV drama to bring about change?

Writer: Sophie Fenton

Producer: Tomini Babs

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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2024: The year of the sequel

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:00:49 GMT

For the first time ever, the top ten grossing films of the year are all sequels. What does this tell us about the film industry? Has Hollywood run out of new ideas?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Luigi Mangione’s alleged 3D-printed gun

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:43 GMT

The man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, is alleged to have used an untraceable 3D-printed firearm. What is that and why is it so controversial?

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why does Lucy Letby’s new lawyer think she should be released?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:41 GMT

This week, Mark McDonald announced he is trying to bring Lucy Letby’s case back to the Court of Appeal. What reasons does he give for believing the circumstances have changed since her initial trial?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why has Saudi Arabia been awarded the 2034 World Cup?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:13 GMT

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the tournament despite widespread concerns about human rights violations and environmental issues. What does this tell us about the changing face of global football?

Writer: Andrew Butler

Photography: Joe Mee

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The rise of memecoins

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:56 GMT

A new cryptocurrency linked to the identity of Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of Brian Thompson, has reached a market value of $76 million.

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Matt Russell

Photography: Joe Mee

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who is the lawyer suing Jay-Z?

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:37 GMT

Billionaire rapper Jay-Z is the first celebrity to be named as a co-defendent in an allegation concerning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z vehemently denies the allegation - that he raped a 13 year old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z’s legal team has sued the attorney who filed the claim against him. So who is the lawyer bringing multiple lawsuits against Sean Combs and his associates?

Writer: Eleanor Biggs

Photography: Jon Jones

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Syria's prisons

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:14 GMT

The ousting of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad has revealed the full scale of how he used the prison system to lock up, torture and execute his opponents. What do we now know about what went on?

Producer: Eleanor Biggs

Photography: Jon Jones

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could Nigel Farage’s Reform party be backed by mega donors?

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:46 GMT

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and property tycoon Nick Candy have been named as considering multi-million-pound contributions, which could change the face of British politics forever. Reform could become the best-funded political party in the UK.

Writer: Cat Neilan.

Producer: Katie Gunning.

Photography: Jon Jones.

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore.

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France’s political tailspin

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:51 GMT

France’s government has been toppled, making Michel Bernier the shortest serving prime minister in the history of the modern French Republic. What does it mean for France – and the rest of Europe?

Writer: Claudia Williams

Producer: Claudia Williams

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did Syrian rebels overthrow Bashar al-Assad?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:59 GMT

For more than half a century, the Assad family ruled Syria with brutality and repression. It took less than two weeks for rebels to bring that rule to an end. What does this mean for Syria and the region?

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The assisted dying bill has passed its first House of Commons hurdle, what happens next?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:23 GMT

MPs voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill has many more stages to pass before it becomes law. So what happens next?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Are targets for the rollout of electric vehicles too high?

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:00:53 GMT

The carmaker behind Fiat, Jeep, and Citroën says the closure of its Vauxhall factory in Luton is due to new zero-emission policies. But is that the full story?

Writers: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Matt Russell

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Syrian rebels take back Aleppo

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:29 GMT

In just 24 hours President Assad’s forces just “melted away” in Syria’s second biggest city. How did the rebels seize control and what might Assad do in response?

Writer: Chloe Hadjimatheou

Producer: Gary Marshall

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Banana Art

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:04 GMT

A banana taped to the wall with duct tape sold at a Christie’s auction for $6.2 million to a cryptobillionaire. At the same auction, a Henri Matisse remained unsold. What does this sale tell us about the state of the art market?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Russia’s new experimental ballistic missile

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:24 GMT

Vladimir Putin has threatened to deploy more Oreshnik missiles against Ukraine. He boasted that they’re equipped with multiple warheads and have destructive power comparable to a nuclear strike.

Writer: Nina Kuryata

Producer: Eleanor Biggs

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why has Kate Nash started an OnlyFans?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:28 GMT

Singer-songwriter Kate Nash has hit the headlines for starting an OnlyFans account to pay for her tour. She says that selling pictures of her butt online is the only way she can make money in an economic landscape that squeezes musicians.

Writer: Eleanor Biggs

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Joe Mee

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who do the Lords work for?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:24 GMT

The House of Lords rarely gets much scrutiny, either by the media or the public. A team of Tortoise journalists has put a spotlight on the UK’s second chamber and asks whether some of its members are working for us or themselves?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Katie Gunning

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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The crisis in women’s healthcare

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:28 GMT

Gynaecology waiting lists are at a record high in England and Wales, with over three-quarters of a million people waiting to be treated. How did it get this bad?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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Can an AI chatbot cure loneliness?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:41 GMT

30 million people have signed up to use Replika, “the AI companion who cares”. The chatbot can text you, flirt with you, and promises to love you unconditionally. But what are the risks that come with loving an AI?

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.

Writer and producer: Patricia Clarke

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

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What are Israel’s plans for northern Gaza?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:24 GMT

For nearly two months, the Israeli army has encircled cities in the north of the Gaza Strip. Experts warn Israeli settlements could be established there within the next few weeks.

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Why are there protests over Māori rights in New Zealand?

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:27 GMT

A proposed new bill has prompted one of New Zealand’s biggest protests of all time. Why is it so controversial? And what does it seek to change?

Writer and producer: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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No men, no sex: A feminist backlash to Donald Trump’s election

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:07 GMT

In the wake of the US election result, why are some American women joining a radical feminist movement that started in South Korea?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Claudia Williams

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Is the UK’s 5G network a myth?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:50 GMT

The UK was one of the first countries to adopt 5G but now it has one of the worst networks in the world. Why is it so difficult to get a decent phone signal in the UK?

Writer: Sophie Fenton

Producer: Tomini Babs

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Does severe flooding in Spain signal a warning for Europe?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:51 GMT

While national debate raged in Spain over who should be held accountable for the deadliest floods in decades, heavy rainfall flooded parts of Southern Italy. Extreme floods are likely to increase as a consequence of climate change: is Europe ready to deal with them?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Will an anti-vaxxer take over America’s department of health?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:16 GMT

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a long record of criticising vaccines and spreading medical misinformation. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen him to be the secretary of Health and Human Service in his upcoming administration.

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Writer: Rebecca Moore with additional reporting from Alexi Mostrous.

Producer: Claudia Williams

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The world’s loneliest penguin

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:27 GMT

An emperor penguin has turned up on a surfers beach in southwestern Australia, more than 2000 miles away from its natural habitat in the Antarctic. How did it end up so far off course?

Writer and producer: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

With thanks to Jazz Bailey for her videos.

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The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:04 GMT

Justin Welby is the first Archbishop of Canterbury to resign. He stood down following a report into a decades long abuse scandal. Why did it take the CofE more than forty years to get to the bottom of it?

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Eleanor Biggs

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The case for funding climate action before disaster strikes

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:44 GMT

At the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, countries are exploring the best ways to fund climate action. What lessons can they take from a new aid strategy that helped people in Bangladesh navigate this year’s floods?

Writer: Jeevan Vasagar

Producer: Casey Magloire

Photography: Jon Jones

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Musk buys power

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:49 GMT

Thanks to his alliance with Donald Trump, Elon Musk has achieved an unprecedented combination of political power and immense wealth. What form will this new, supercharged Musk take?

Writer and producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Tomini Babs

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

With thanks to Alexi Mostrous, Gary Marshall, Basia Cummings and Matt Russell

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Why will HS2 spend £100 million on a bat tunnel?

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:21 GMT

The high-speed rail project is now tens of millions of pounds in the red and an expensive bat tunnel is the latest major cost. With its future in doubt, how did it all go so wrong?

Featuring Christian Wolmar, host of the podcast Calling All Stations - https://shorturl.at/KTypI

Writer and producer: Eleanor Biggs

Photography: Jon Jones

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How are Sudan’s neighbours coping with the country’s refugees?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:33 GMT

The conflict in Sudan is intensifying and the fighting has caused the biggest displacement crisis in the world. What is being done to help those fleeing to neighbouring countries?

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What lies ahead for Trump 2.0?

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:14 GMT

Donald Trump returns as President of the United States on 20th January 2025. What happens next? We consider the implications for America and the world – from Ukraine and climate change to the US southern border.

Writer: David Taylor

Producer: Katie Gunning

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How did Donald Trump pull it off?

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Donald Trump has been elected US president for a second time, in what some have seen as the greatest comeback in political history. How did he do it?

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The US election: what’s happened so far?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:03:35 GMT

The results of the US elections have been coming in all night. What do they tell us about who could be the next president?

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TikTok and the rise of ‘Algospeak’

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:00:20 GMT

The language of the internet has taken on a life of its own with the rise of apps like Tik Tok. How far has the app affected the way we speak in real life?

Correction: In this episode we state that "Brat" was the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year. This is incorrect. "Brat" has actually been named the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year. The Oxford Dictionary has yet to announce its Word of the Year.

Writer: Tomini Babs

Producer: Tomini Babs

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why is big money backing Donald Trump?

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:04 GMT

The 2024 presidential election is set to become the most expensive in history. Who are the billionaires donating to Donald Trump and what do they want in return?

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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A generational Budget

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:15 GMT

The dust on Rachel Reeves’s plans for the British economy is beginning to settle. Does her Budget leave young people better or worse off?

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Patricia Clarke

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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The battle of the sexes in the US election

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:27 GMT

More than any other time in history, American men and women have found themselves supporting opposing presidential candidates. But what is driving the battle between the sexes that may decide the next US president?

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Eleanor Biggs

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why doesn’t prison work for women?

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:13 GMT

The UK’s new justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has pledged to radically reduce the number of women going to prison in England and Wales.

Writer: Phoebe Davis

Producer: Gary Marshall

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Rachel Reeves changes the rules

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:57 GMT

Britain’s chancellor has announced a big change to the way the country will measure debt. She hopes this will enable more spending for things like hospitals, roads and schools but has she made the right move for the country?

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Eleanor Biggs

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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North Korean troops join Russia’s fight in Ukraine

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Kim Jong Un has sent thousands of military personnel to Russia as part of a deal with Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called it a “clear escalation” of the war.

Writer: Nina Kuryata

Producer: Rebecca Moore

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Jon Jones

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The press frenzy over Liam Payne’s death

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The world was shocked last week by the news of pop star Liam Payne's death. What does the lurid media coverage that followed tell us about the press’s relationship with celebrities?

Writers: Eleanor Biggs and Tomini Babs

Producer: Eleanor Biggs

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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AI goes nuclear

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:00:32 GMT

Big tech is hunting away for new sources of power to supply the boom in generative artificial intelligence. Recently, both Google and Microsoft revealed plans to purchase electricity from nuclear power plants. But what impact could this have on the planet?

Writer: Barney Macintyre

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Just Stop Oil protest laws

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:42 GMT

Two Just Stop Oil protestors were arrested after throwing a can of Heinz tomato soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. What do their lengthy prison sentences tell us about the changing laws around protest in the UK?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is Israel clashing with peacekeeping forces in Lebanon?

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:42 GMT

Israel and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon remain in a standoff, with the safety of UN peacekeepers on the line. What could happen next?

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Assisted dying: how could the law change in England and Wales?

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Assisted dying could become law in England and Wales for terminally ill adults. But opponents fear it could lead to a “slippery slope”. What is being proposed, and what has happened in other countries that have adopted similar laws?

Writer: Elaine McCallig

Producer: Katie Gunning

Host: Claudia Williams

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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The Canary Island migrant route

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:23 GMT

The Atlantic migration route from West Africa to Spain is even more dangerous than crossing the Mediterranean, so why is it growing busier as migration by sea elsewhere in Europe has declined?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Japer Corbett

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Introducing...The Animal Sensemaker

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:21 GMT

Introducing...The Animal Sensemaker

One animal, every week, to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.

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The race to save the Amazon

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:19 GMT

A Brazilian cattle rancher who destroyed large areas of the Amazon has been ordered to pay $50 million to restore the land he logged. As deforestation rates soar in countries around the world, can we ever reverse them?

Writer: Jess Swinburne

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Host: Claudia Williams

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Riots, racism and British society

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:05 GMT

In the wake of violence and racism during the riots this summer, one of Britain’s leading public intellectuals reflects on how racism - and his experience of it - has changed over the last 50 years.

To read Anand Menon’s article in full, click here

Writer: Ada Barume

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Tomini Babs

Photograph by Malcolm Clarke/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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Who is the real JD Vance?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:50 GMT

Whether Trump wins or loses the US election, he has an heir: his 40-year-old running mate JD Vance. So where does Vance want to take America?

To listen to Beyond Trump: JD Vance and the New Right click here.

Writer: Xavier Greenwood

Producer: Xavier Greenwood

Host: Claudia Williams

Photography: Jon Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Too Cleverly? Inside the Conservative leadership race

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:23 GMT

After a series of twists and turns, the Conservative leadership race has reached the final stage with a result due in November. But who is the frontrunner and what does it tell us about the future of the opposition?

Writer: Tortoise’s political editor, Cat Neilan

Producer: Ada Barume

Host: Casey Magloire

Photography: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images

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Did climate change make Hurricane Milton stronger?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:33 GMT

Just weeks after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across several south-eastern US states, Hurricane Milton has smashed its way across Florida. Why does climate change make hurricanes more destructive?

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Will facial recognition technology transform policing?

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:07 GMT

The head of the UK’s largest police force says facial recognition technology could be the best new crime fighting tool since fingerprinting. But campaigners have called it ‘dystopian’.

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Big Tech's growing political influence

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:29 GMT

What does Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump tell us about the relationship between Silicon Valley and US politics?

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One Year On From October 7. Part 2: Gaza, Hamas and the Palestinians

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:18 GMT

It’s been a year since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. Since then, according to Palestinian health officials, Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza strip has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians.

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One Year On From October 7th. Part 1: The Hostages

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:41 GMT

On the anniversary of their capture, a deal to secure the return of the Israeli hostages taken into Gaza feels more distant than ever. Part 2 will explore a year of devastation in Gaza.

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The elite footballers threatening to strike

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Some of the world’s biggest footballers are threatening to go on strike because they say they’re overworked and risking their health by playing too many games. How much truth is there in that claim and how will the industry respond?

To listen to Danny Murphy on TalkSPORT click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVYs8cMNQU0

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The driving test backlog

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:53 GMT

Waiting times for UK driving tests are creeping back up, and the official booking site has become overrun by bots. What will it take to fix the problem?

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American abortion ban leads to woman’s death

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:55 GMT

Two years after the US Supreme Court removed the constitutional right to an abortion, a medical review has linked the death of a woman to abortion restrictions in the state of Georgia. What does Amber Thurman’s death reveal about reproductive rights in America?

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The death of Hezbollah’s leader

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:12 GMT

The man who led Hezbollah for decades was killed by an Israeli airstrike on Friday. What does that mean for the future of the group? And how will his death affect the broader conflict in the Middle East?

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Can Instagram make itself safe for teens?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The social media platform is rolling out changes that will put users under 18s into “teen accounts”. Why is Instagram doing this and will it be effective?

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Why is the future of British TV drama in crisis?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:39 GMT

The UK is unlikely to have more TV shows like ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ because the British TV drama industry is unable to financially compete with the big American streaming services.

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Is AI capable of reasoning?

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:42 GMT

OpenAI says the latest model of its chatbot is capable of “reasoning” – others say it’s already able to deceive humans.

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Israel’s new offensive against Hezbollah

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:48 GMT

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed at least 550 people days after hundreds of Hezbollah operatives were maimed by exploding pagers and walkie talkies. What do we know about how the attacks were carried out?

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Labour’s tricky party conference

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:39 GMT

Instead of enjoying their first party conference in power for 15 years, Labour politicians are facing criticism and scrutiny for accepting free gifts and hospitality from donors. How damaging is this episode for the new government?

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Springfield under siege

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:02 GMT

It’s nearly two weeks since Donald Trump falsely accused Haitian migrants of eating pets and put a small city in southwestern Ohio under the spotlight. What happened next?

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The return of Fyre Festival?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:00:34 GMT

We speak to Andy King, original investor and star of Netflix's documentary, about round two of pop culture's most notorious luxury music event. Is it going to happen?

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Crisis at the Jewish Chronicle

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:57 GMT

Several high-profile columnists at the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper have resigned after it published fraudulent articles about the war in Gaza. There are now questions about who owns the paper.

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A West Bank Warlord

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:57 GMT

The number of violent incidents between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has gone up since October 7th. What is behind the increase?

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Trump survives apparent assassination attempt

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:14 GMT

A man has been charged after being spotted with a gun at Donald Trump’s Florida golf course, nine weeks after the former president was shot at a campaign rally. What are Trump’s security arrangements and what's to stop this happening again?

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Why Germany is introducing tighter border controls

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:29 GMT

New border controls come into force in Germany today. Why has a country at the heart of the EU’s free movement decided to do this?

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Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump: who came out on top?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:00:59 GMT

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced each other for the first time in a head-to-head viewed by millions. But how has the debate impacted the presidential race?

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Why Ireland is reluctant to take Apple’s billions

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:19 GMT

The EU’s highest court has ruled that Apple must pay Ireland over €13 billion in back-taxes, even though the Irish government argued it didn’t want the money.

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Brazil vs Musk

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:36 GMT

Why X has been banned in Brazil – and how Elon Musk is fighting back.

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Why are prisoners being released early?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:01 GMT

Today marks the first wave of early release for prisoners across England and Wales. across the UK. But will the probation service be able to cope?

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The “systematic dishonesty” that caused the Grenfell Tower fire disaster

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:47 GMT

The public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower which killed 72 people has concluded that the “systematic dishonesty” of multinational companies whose products spread the fire was largely to blame.

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Netanyahu defies his critics

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:00:45 GMT

How Israel’s prime minister has managed the impossible.

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How the US elects its president

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:20 GMT

With two months to go until the US election, Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for the final phase of the presidential campaign. So how does the US choose its president?

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Sextortion on the rise

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:04 GMT

An Australian man who posed as a social media star and blackmailed hundreds of girls around the world into sharing sexual content has been jailed for seventeen years.

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Why Oasis used dynamic ticket pricing

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:05 GMT

The UK government will investigate the use of dynamic pricing by ticket websites after some Oasis fans paid more than advertised for the band’s reunion tour.

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Afghanistan’s new ‘vice and virtue’ laws

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:11 GMT

After banning a UN official from Afghanistan the Taliban introduced draconian new laws that further restrict the rights of women and girls. What is the world doing about human rights abuses in the country?

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Why Telegram’s founder is being investigated

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation by French authorities over allegations about how his platform has been used.

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SpaceX will return stranded astronauts to Earth

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:00:11 GMT

Two Nasa astronauts were meant to be on the International Space Station for eight days. Now they will spend at least eight months there.

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Could Labour’s pay deals backfire?

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Keir Starmer has blamed the previous Conservative government for the difficult decisions ahead whilst also touting his achievements so far. One of them was negotiating with junior doctor and train driver unions to end strikes, but could those deals lead to further pay demands?

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What is ketamine infusion therapy?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:23 GMT

In the months before he died, actor Matthew Perry was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy for depression. Was a man with known addiction issues a good candidate for the treatment?

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Indonesia moves its sinking capital

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:05 GMT

What do you do when your capital city starts to sink? Indonesia decided to build a new one, but it isn't going to plan.

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The Ukrainian accused of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:34 GMT

German prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor, so can we put all the other theories to bed?

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New York’s war on rats

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:24 GMT

New York mayor Eric Adams has made it his mission to rid the city of rats. But after several failed attempts, can he win the war?

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The world of MrBeast

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:56 GMT

Allegations about conditions on the set of MrBeast’s reality TV show are just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the world’s biggest YouTuber. How did he build a media empire and could this mark the start of its downfall?

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Valdo Calocane and the ‘failures’ in the case of the Nottingham killer

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:56 GMT

A review has found that there was "a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements" by mental health services in the care of Valdo Calocane, who killed 3 people in Nottingham last year.

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London (Taylor’s Version)

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:54 GMT

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has returned to Wembley Stadium for another five nights, which means she will have performed the show in London more than any other city in the world. Why does London mean so much to the self-styled Miss Americana?

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Ukraine advances into Russia

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:12 GMT

Why did Kyiv launch its surprise offensive and does it plan to hold onto the territory that it’s taken?

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Rupert Murdoch and the real ‘Succession’ battle

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Rupert Murdoch’s vast media empire wields political power in the US and the UK. Now he’s locked in a bitter court case with his own children to ensure it remains right wing.

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Why GPs are taking industrial action

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:56 GMT

GPs in England are taking industrial action for the first time in 60 years. What are their demands and are they likely to be met?

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How do you solve a problem like Elon Musk?

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:58 GMT

The owner of X has shared disinformation and used far-right talking points that are designed to stoke division in the UK. Can the government do anything about it?

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The mystery of Akon City

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:00:02 GMT

In 2020 the singer Akon promised to build a real-life Wakanda in his home country of Senegal, but four years later development has barely started.

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Kamala Harris’s ‘weird’ pick for vice president

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:46 GMT

The Democratic presidential candidate has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate. Who is he and how might he change the race for the White House?

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How they pulled off an ‘impossible’ prisoner exchange

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:00:37 GMT

Twenty four people have been released in the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West for decades, but who benefits?

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Gaza ceasefire talks at a standstill

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:00:17 GMT

What impact has the killing of two senior Hamas leaders had on the negotiations?

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Who are Britain’s far right?

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:58 GMT

The disorder and violence that has followed the attack in Southport has been condemned as “thuggery,” and an insult to a grieving community. What does it tell us about Britain’s far right?

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Sha’Carri Richardson and the politics of doping

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:00:33 GMT

The US athlete is seeking redemption at the Paris Olympics, but what does her story tell us about the politics of doping?

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How does a government overspend on asylum by £6bn pounds?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The chancellor Rachel Reeves accused the previous Conservative government of 'covering up' a £22bn hole in the public finances including £6 billion on housing asylum seekers that hadn’t been budgeted for.

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How Kamala Harris could beat Trump

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:20 GMT

Her presidential campaign has taken off, but can she maintain the momentum all the way to election day in November?

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FlowGPT vs Bad Bunny and the rise of AI-generated music

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:19 GMT

AI-generated music is on the rise. Major artists are hearing their voices in songs they never recorded, and the law is struggling to keep up. What does this mean for the future of the music industry?

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Historic jail terms for Just Stop Oil protestors

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:51 GMT

Why five activists who disrupted traffic on the M25 have been given the longest sentences for peaceful protest in UK history.

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Strictly Come Dancing loses its shine

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:00:17 GMT

For two decades Strictly Come Dancing has been a jewel in the BBC’s crown. But now allegations of misconduct against at least two professional dancers have rocked the show – and more celebrity contestants are speaking out about their experiences.

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Simone Biles seeks redemption at the Paris Olympics

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:51 GMT

The US gymnast was top of the world in Rio, but she struggled in Tokyo. What will Simone Biles do in Paris?

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CrowdStrike: What can we learn from the outage?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:40 GMT

The world is still recovering from a global IT failure that affected at least 8.5 million devices.

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Joe Biden has dropped out. What now?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:11 GMT

Following weeks of pressure US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential election. With just over 100 days to go, what does this mean?

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The malaria survivor who helped create a new vaccine

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:07 GMT

Mehreen Datoo nearly died after she caught the disease when she was a medical student. Now she is part of the team that has helped develop a world-changing malaria jab.

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Ep 897: Brat summer: how Charli XCX captured the zeitgeist

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:56 GMT

Charli XCX’s new album has taken the world by storm, but its success is down to more than just the music. How did Brat breakthrough to become this summer’s zeitgeist trend?

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Ep 896: Donald Trump’s mini-me

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:17 GMT

Donald Trump has chosen the ultra-loyal, 39 year old JD Vance to be his running mate. What does this tell us about Donald Trump’s bid for the White House?

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Ep 895: India’s mega-wedding

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:16 GMT

What do Rihanna, Tony Blair and Andrea Bocelli have in common? They all went to the multi-event wedding hosted by India’s richest family. But why spend so much, so publicly, in a country with huge inequality?

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Ep 894: How an attempt to assassinate Trump upended the presidential race

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:48 GMT

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have called for unity after the former president was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, but will it last and how might the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate change the course of the election campaign?

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Ep 893: What is the ‘grey belt’?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:37 GMT

The government has promised to build one and half million homes over the next five years by overhauling planning rules and developing what it calls ‘grey belt’ areas. Will it help solve the housing crisis?

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Ep 892: England reach Euro 2024 final

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:28 GMT

How Gareth Southgate took England’s men to not one but two finals at the European Championships.

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Ep 891: The battle over the future of the Tory party

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:07 GMT

Following its seismic election defeat the Tory party has descended into bitter infighting over the election of its next leader.

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Ep 890: James Timpson: Labour’s radical prisons minister

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:44 GMT

Keir Starmer’s government has inherited a prisons crisis in England and Wales. Could the boss of a high street key cutting chain fix the problem?

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Ep 889: France's shock election result

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:12 GMT

The far right have been defeated in parliamentary elections where they were expected to make major gains and possibly even form a government.

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Ep 888: What will the new government do first?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:34 GMT

After its landslide victory in the general election, what are the Labour government’s priorities for its first days in office?

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Ep 887: Labour's landslide

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:09:06 GMT

Keir Starmer's party has won the general election with a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. This is how election night unfolded.

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Ep 886: The march of the robot army

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:00:02 GMT

How drones are turning the conflict in Ukraine into a robo-war.

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Ep 885: The search for Jay Slater

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:31 GMT

Spanish police have called off the search for Jay Slater, two weeks after the teenager disappeared in Tenerife. Why has the case got so much attention from people online?

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Ep 884: Is there asbestos in makeup?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:34 GMT

Hannah Fletcher was diagnosed with a rare asbestos-linked cancer called mesothelioma eight years ago. She thought the talc in her makeup was to blame, so she took several big beauty brands to court.

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Ep 883: How the election looks on social media

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:09 GMT

Reform has emerged as the most dominant political party on social media ahead of the election, but what impact will this have on the results?

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Ep 882: The deal to free Assange

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:27 GMT

After 14 years the Wikileaks founder is back in Australia after walking free from a US court.

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Ep 881: The election betting scandal

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:00:38 GMT

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have suspended candidates who allegedly placed bets on the election. What damage could the revelations do to both parties?

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Ep 880: Stuck in space

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Two astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station after multiple issues with the Boeing spacecraft that took them there. What’s the problem with Starliner – and what’s at stake?

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Ep 879: The Booker prize winner facing jail for a 14-year old remark

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:35 GMT

Arundhati Roy is facing prosecution in India for comments she made in 2010. What does it say about free speech in the world’s biggest democracy?

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Ep 878: The ghost of Boris Johnson

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:24 GMT

The Conservatives heralded the arrival of Boris Johnson to join their election campaign. A day later, it emerged he was going on holiday. Why can’t the party get over its former leader?

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Ep 877: Kylian Mbappe’s warning about the far right

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:00:47 GMT

France’s greatest footballer has urged people to vote against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the upcoming elections.

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Ep 876: The Taylor Swift of tech

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:56:54 GMT

Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company. The computer chip-maker’s good fortune has elevated its CEO to godlike status in the tech world, but will it last?

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Ep 875: Why Louie Hinchcliffe could be Team GB’s next athletics star

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:46 GMT

The 100 metre sprinter has broken the ten second barrier with a personal best time of 9.95 seconds. Could he do the same at the Paris Olympics this summer?

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Ep 874: What Hunter Biden’s conviction means for his dad

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:01 GMT

Last week Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony charges. What does the verdict mean for Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election?

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Ep 873: Pro-Palestine candidates threaten to take votes from Labour

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:38 GMT

Labour faces an unlikely challenge from a TikTok star in one of its safest seats. What impact could Israel’s war in Gaza have on Labour’s support in some areas?

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Ep 872: Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate’s last dance?

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:00:59 GMT

The men’s Euros start in Germany tonight. It could be the last time we see the England manager lead the team into a major tournament.

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Ep 871: The cyberattack on London hospitals

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:07 GMT

Why a ransomware attack by a Russian criminal gang led to the NHS issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations.

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Ep 870: Macron’s gamble: why France’s president called a snap election

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:26 GMT

Emmanuel Macron has left rivals scrambling after calling early parliamentary elections. Will it backfire?

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Ep 869: Shein looks to London

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:15 GMT

The controversial fast fashion retailer reportedly wants to sell its shares in London. What would it mean for the business and the City of London’s reputation?

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Ep 868: Ed Davey: the carer and the clown

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:38 GMT

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has shown his more serious side after a series of campaign stunts. What's the party's election strategy?

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Ep 867: What is GameStop and who is Roaring Kitty?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:21 GMT

Three years after a group of Redditors threatened to take down Wall Street – they’re at it again.

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Ep 866: What does Farage’s return mean for the Tories?

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:31 GMT

Nigel Farage has announced that he’ll stand in the general election for Reform UK after previously saying he wouldn’t. What does it mean for the Conservative party?

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Ep 865: Mallorca's anti-tourism protests

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:36 GMT

It’s tourists versus locals in Mallorca, as protests mount over the impact holidaymakers have had on island life.

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Ep 864: What Trump’s conviction means for the election

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:09 GMT

Donald Trump has become the first sitting or former president to be convicted of a crime. He probably won’t go to jail, but with other cases against him still pending, can anything jeopardise his bid for the White House?

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Ep 863: The First Millennial Saint

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Carlo Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. But how did a teenager, dubbed ‘God’s influencer’ achieve one of the highest honours within the Catholic Church.

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Ep 862: Is climate change to blame for extreme turbulence?

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:41 GMT

A man died and dozens were injured by extreme air turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Is this phenomenon becoming more common and if so, why?

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Ep 861: All eyes on Rafah

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:32 GMT

Israeli tanks have rolled into the centre of Rafah, where Israel has been ordered to halt its offensive by the International Court of Justice. Will Israel listen?

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Ep 860: The women facing deportation to Rwanda

Wed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Fatima is currently detained in Yarl’s Wood for deportation to Rwanda. What will the upcoming election mean for the Conservative party’s flagship policy – and for asylum seekers like her?

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Ep 859: Paula Vennells and the Post Office scandal

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:11 GMT

The former CEO of the Post Office has made a long-awaited appearance before a public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. What did she know and when?

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Ep 858: Rishi Sunak announces a general election

Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:48 GMT

To the surprise of many in his party, prime minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4th July. Why now?

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Ep 857: Scarlett Johansson speaks out against OpenAI

Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:14 GMT

The Hollywood actress said she was “shocked” and angered when OpenAI released a chatbot that sounds “eerily similar” to her. How might this latest controversy impact the company?

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Ep 856: Bad Blood

Wed, 22 May 2024 05:00:09 GMT

The official report into the infected blood scandal found endless delays, needless suffering, and high level negligence, collusion and cover up. What next for the victims and their families?

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Ep 855: The death of Iran’s president

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:28 GMT

In the early hours of Monday morning, rescuers confirmed that Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, had been killed in a helicopter crash. What does his sudden death mean for the Iranian regime?

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Ep 854: England’s ‘Ghost’ Pupils

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The number of children who are absent from school for more than half the time has soared by 136 per cent since before the pandemic. What’s behind the record levels of absenteeism?

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Ep 853: Netflix's Baby Reindeer Problem

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:36 GMT

Richard Gadd’s Netflix series is on track to become one of the streamer’s most popular shows of all time. But it’s raised questions around Netflix’s duty of care to the real-life people the show’s characters were based on.

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Ep 852: The Church tackles climate change

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:55 GMT

A Christian charity has encouraged nearly all of the country's Churches to take a vital step in tackling climate change after ten years of campaigning.

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Ep 851: Drake vs Kendrick

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

What does rap’s latest beef tell us about the changing nature of hip-hop feuds?

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Ep 850: What’s left of Hamas in Gaza?

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:25 GMT

As Israel steps up operations in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, what remains of the militant group that it’s trying to wipe out?

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Ep 849: My life as a prison officer

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:19 GMT

Last year, almost one in seven prison officers left. What's the state of Britain's prisons, and why does nobody want to work in them?

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Ep 848: Bumble changes course

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:11 GMT

The dating app Bumble ditched its requirement for women to write the first message. What does the change in tack tell us about the business of modern dating?

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Ep 847: Chaos at Co-op Live

Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:54 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo, Take That and Keane are among the artists to have gigs cancelled after the opening of Manchester's new arena, Co-op Live, was postponed multiple times. What's causing the delay?

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Ep 846: The inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes

Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:36 GMT

Public hearings into the alleged war crimes committed by British special forces during the war in Afghanistan have been delayed by several months after the Ministry of Defence repeatedly failed to meet its deadlines.

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Ep 845: Toomaj Salehi: the rapper sentenced to death for criticising the Iranian regime

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:20 GMT

A rapper faces execution after criticising the Iranian regime in his lyrics. What does his death sentence tell us about the strength – or weakness – of the Islamic Republic?

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Ep 844: The Caitlin Clark Effect

Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:02 GMT

Record breaking college basketball star Caitlin Clark is set to make her professional debut. What impact has she had on the sport and could her success help close the pay gap between male and female players?

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Ep 843: No-fault evictions: how the Renters Reform Bill was watered down

Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:33 GMT

Five years ago the government said it would reform the private rental market, but charities that once backed the Renters Reform Bill have now turned against it.

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Ep 842: Humza Yousaf’s unforced error

Wed, 01 May 2024 05:00:17 GMT

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned after just over a year, throwing the country - and its minority SNP government - into turmoil. What does this mean for the party which has governed Scotland for nearly two decades?

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Ep 841: Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the other hostages still in Gaza

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:04 GMT

In recent days Hamas has released videos of several hostages being held in Gaza. In each case it was the first time their families had seen them alive since they were taken during the October 7th attack. Why might Hamas be releasing the videos now?

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Ep 840: Trump’s first week in court

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:12 GMT

What happened when Donald Trump’s old friend took to the stand at the former president’s criminal trial in New York.

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Ep 839: Grindr sued

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:24 GMT

The world's biggest dating app for the LGBT community is accused of sharing personal information such as people's HIV status with third parties.

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Ep 838: Rwanda policy: What difference will it make?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:48 GMT

Rishi Sunak has finally passed his Rwanda bill after the House of Lords dropped its opposition. But two-thirds of voters think the country is on the wrong track, so is it a distraction from the bigger issues Britain faces and will it actually stop the boats?

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Ep 837: Britain’s mouldy homes

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:49 GMT

Yeremiah Bizimana has been living in a hotel for almost nine months because his council house has problems caused by damp and mould.

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Ep 836: Why the internet is arguing about flooding in Dubai

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:45 GMT

A storm that brought record rainfall and flooding to parts of the United Arab Emirates led to a wave of speculation online about the dangers of ‘geo-engineering’. But what exactly is ‘cloud seeding’ and is it really to blame for the recent extreme weather?

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Ep 835: Vinicius Jr: the Real Madrid star’s fight against racism

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:07 GMT

During an emotional news conference the Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Junior broke down in tears as he described the racist abuse he faces whilst playing in Spain. But what is being done about it?

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Ep 834: The Swiss women who went to court over climate change and won

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:16 GMT

A group of Swiss women who are all over the age of 64 took their government to court over climate change and won. How did they do it?

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Ep 833: The Hull funeral home investigation

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:39 GMT

Families have been left with some difficult unanswered questions after Legacy Independent Funeral Directors was raided by police. What’s alleged to have happened?

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Ep 832: Angela Rayner’s high stakes pledge

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:53 GMT

A slowburn story has presented a moment of peril for Labour’s deputy leader, and perhaps Keir Starmer too.

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Ep 831: Iran attacks Israel: what happens next?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:39 GMT

The Middle East is on the brink after Iran launched a huge drone and missile strike on Israel, the first time it has ever attacked the country directly.

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Ep 830: A health warning from an esports star

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:24 GMT

Why Jaden Ashman, known online as Wolfiez, decided to speak out about the impact being a pro-gamer had on his health and what it could mean for the next generation of esports stars.

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Ep 829: Mr Bates at the Post Office inquiry

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:18 GMT

Former subpostmaster and campaigner Alan Bates has finally had his day in front of the Post Office inquiry that’s looking into the Horizon IT scandal. What did he say and what questions will this latest phase try to answer?

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Ep 828: Instability AI

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:00:32 GMT

StabilityAI was once one of the world’s most-hyped startups. But now, former employees say it’s in a “death spiral”. What does the company’s apparent downfall tell us about the current state of AI?

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Ep 827: Why Republicans are blocking aid for Ukraine

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:00:32 GMT

For months, Republican lawmakers like Marjorie Taylor Greene have blocked a $60bn aid package for Ukraine. Why do they oppose it and what does it mean for Ukraine?

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Ep 826: Westminster’s honeytrap sext scandal

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:05 GMT

A Conservative MP is under growing pressure after giving his colleagues’ personal phone numbers to a stranger who targeted him in a spear-phishing attack.

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Ep 825: Threat to life: the Iranian journalist stabbed in London

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:37 GMT

An Iranian journalist working for a TV news channel which is critical of Tehran has been stabbed. What does this attack tell us about the lengths Iran will go to to silence its critics?

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Ep 824: The aid workers killed in Gaza

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:00:25 GMT

There’s been international condemnation after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. But will it change anything?

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Ep 823: Bollywood gets political

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:24 GMT

As India’s election approaches, some Bollywood films are promoting the politics of the country’s prime minister. What does it tell us about Narendra Modi’s influence and his brand of Hindu nationalism?

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Ep 822: The truth about Trump’s Truth Social

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:49 GMT

Why you can now buy shares in Donald Trump’s social media platform – and what it means for the former president as he faces a series of legal and financial challenges ahead of November’s election.

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Ep 821: Boeing, Boeing, gone

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:36 GMT

A safety crisis at Boeing has led to sweeping management changes. What went wrong – and will these changes be enough?

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Ep 820: When extreme sports turn deadly

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:09 GMT

Base jumping deaths are rising. When big companies sponsor athletes to jump off cliffs, who's responsible when things go wrong?

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Ep 819: Who was behind the Moscow terror attack?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:57 GMT

More than 130 people were killed in a shooting at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow last Friday. What do we know about the people behind it?

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Ep 818: Israel and the UN’s Gaza relief agency

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:02 GMT

Disputes between UNWRA and Israel are stopping aid from reaching millions of people in the Gaza strip. What does the aid agency do and why does it matter?

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Ep 817: Bitcoin is back

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:41 GMT

The cryptocurrency surged to a new record value against the dollar. What caused it and how far could it fall?

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Ep 816: Frank Hester: The race row and the rise of the mega donor

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:20 GMT

The Conservative donor was someone very few people had heard of until an investigation revealed his racist comments towards MP Diane Abbott. What role will mega donors play in the run-up to the UK’s general election?

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Ep 815: Indefinite jail terms: ‘a stain on our justice system’

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:43 GMT

What the death of one man tells us about the continued impact of indefinite prison sentences that were abolished more than a decade ago.

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Ep 814: Elon Musk takes on OpenAI

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:24 GMT

Elon Musk is suing the creators of ChatGPT, accusing OpenAI of straying from its original mission to build AI that will benefit humanity. What is his lawsuit actually about?

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Ep 813: Putin's sham election

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:12 GMT

Russia’s president has won a fifth term in an election viewed by many as neither free nor fair. What does Vladimir Putin’s victory mean for the world?

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Ep 812: Family fractured after suspected illegal abortion

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:19 GMT

Tortoise spent six months fighting to report that a British mother being investigated for a suspected illegal abortion had her existing children removed from her care. How did it happen?

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Ep 811: Will the US ban Tik Tok?

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:14 GMT

The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.

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Ep 810: Lee Anderson’s political journey

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:54 GMT

Lee Anderson began his political life as a member of Arthur Scargill’s mineworkers union. He was a Labour councillor before joining the Conservatives and has now defected to Reform. Will voters follow the Ashfield MP on the latest leg of his political journey?

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Ep 809: Kate’s photo-editing experiment blows up

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:21 GMT

The Princess of Wales admitted that she edited an image of her and her three children after international news agencies withdrew the picture over concerns it had been digitally manipulated. What does the media storm around that photo say about the fragility of the Royal Family?

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Ep 808: Getting aid into Gaza

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:38 GMT

There are reports of malnutrition and even starvation in Gaza. Why isn’t aid getting in and what’s being done to provide the relief that’s needed?

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Ep 807: How spies recorded a German military meeting

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:35 GMT

A recording of a private call between German air force officials where they discussed sensitive and secret information relating to the war in Ukraine has been leaked.

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Ep 806: How Raye broke a Brits record

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:27 GMT

The singer-songwriter made history when she beat the record for the most wins in one year, but why did she have to ditch her record label to do it?

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Ep 805: Haiti’s state of anarchy

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:05 GMT

Haiti’s prime minister appears to be unable to return to his country after gangs stormed two of its biggest prisons, allowing thousands of criminals to escape. How did it get to this point?

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Ep 804: Border farce: the sacked Home Office inspector

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:39 GMT

The Home Office has now published 13 reports by the independent immigration and borders watchdog, but only after sacking him for speaking to the media about them. Why did it take them so long to release them?

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Ep 803: Why Wayne Couzens wasn’t stopped

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:53 GMT

An inquiry into the police officer who murdered Sarah Everard has found that there were several opportunities to stop him in his tracks.

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Ep 802: What George Galloway’s return means for British politics

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:50 GMT

Rochdale’s new MP is a pro-Palestinian agitator who now has a parliamentary platform from which to exploit Labour’s divisions ahead of the general election. What could his return to the House of Commons mean for British politics?

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Ep 801: A spike in spiking?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:45 GMT

A recent report suggested there was a “hidden epidemic” of spiking in the UK, but the data is complicated and often misunderstood. What’s really going on?

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Ep 800: How to hack the hackers

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:24 GMT

Last week the world’s largest ransomware gang was taken over in an extensive, international police operation. What does the infiltration of LockBit tell us about the fight against cyber crime?

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Ep 799: How Birmingham went bust

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:59 GMT

People living in Birmingham are paying more for less after the city council effectively declared itself bankrupt.

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Ep 798: When egg freezing goes wrong

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:22 GMT

A hospital in London has told more than 130 patients that their eggs and embryos might have accidentally been damaged. What does this incident tell us about the UK’s fertility services?

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Ep 797: The case against Julian Assange

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:45 GMT

British judges are deciding whether the founder of WikiLeaks should be allowed to appeal his extradition to the United States. What is he accused of doing?

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Ep 796: The university that contributed to a student’s death

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:33 GMT

A landmark judgement has found that the University of Bristol contributed to the death of a student called Natasha Abrahart by discriminating against her. What does her suicide tell us about the duty of care that universities have towards their students?

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Ep 795: Why Trump is selling golden trainers

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:12 GMT

Donald Trump is on the campaign trail for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, so why did he take time out to promote a new Trump-branded footwear range?

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Ep 794: How The Body Shop lost its sheen

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:46 GMT

The business known for its natural and ethical beauty products has been a staple of the British high street for the past 50 years. Now it’s closing half of its UK stores and reducing the size of its head office, leading to hundreds of job losses.

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Ep 793: Russia after Navalny

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:25 GMT

Kremlin critic and Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died in prison. As questions swirl about his death and world leaders condemn Vladimir Putin, what does it mean for Russia?

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Ep 792: Biden: too old to be president?

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:46 GMT

When Joe Biden won the election in 2020 he was seen by many as the ‘safe’ option compared to Donald Trump. But during his presidency he’s become well-known for his gaffes and occasional stumbles. Many US voters are wondering: is 81 too old to run for president?

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Ep 791: Labour, Rochdale and the anti-Semitism row

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:41 GMT

Defending Labour’s long-held seat in Rochdale should have been a walk in the park. But with a fortnight still to go before the by-election there, the party has been forced to drop its candidate. How did Labour end up here?

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Ep 790: Zelensky fires his top general

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:01 GMT

After a year of tension between the two men, the Ukrainian president fired his top military commander. What does it tell us about Volodymyr Zelensky’s plan for the next stage of the war with Russia?

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Ep 789: Asylum hotels: hundreds evicted with a week’s notice

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:58 GMT

At the end of January almost 400 asylum seekers were given less than a week to leave the hotel they were being housed in. Where did they go and what does it tell us about the UK’s asylum system?

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Ep 788: EU farmers ramp up protests

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:54 GMT

Farmers across the European Union are throwing eggs at buildings and setting tires on fire. What do they want?

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Ep 787: Keir Starmer and the mysterious case of the £28bn green plan

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:13 GMT

Keir Starmer finally killed off Labour’s £28bn green plan. This may have ended months of will-he-won’t-he speculation about the future of the policy - but it has sparked a new debate about what the Labour leader stands for.

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Ep 786: 23andMe’s cybercrime crisis

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:08 GMT

A new class-action lawsuit is accusing the genetic testing company 23andMe of failing to protect the privacy of millions of its customers after the data identifying their ethnicity was posted on the dark web.

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Ep 785: Lewis Hamilton’s new era

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:49 GMT

Lewis Hamilton is the most successful Formula 1 driver in history. At the age of 39, he has decided to make the biggest move of his career, to Ferrari.

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Ep 784: Imran Khan imprisoned

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:51 GMT

Once a world famous cricket captain and playboy, Imran Khan became Pakistan’s prime minister in 2018. Now, ahead of the county’s election on Thursday, he’s been imprisoned for 14 years. Why?

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Ep 783: Kemi and the evil plotters

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:51 GMT

With Tory MPs casting around for solutions to their anticipated election defeat, cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch’s name keeps coming up as a potential leader. Just a few days ago she was denying any involvement in a plot to oust Rishi Sunak, it emerged she was in a WhatsApp group called the Evil Plotters. So what is the business secretary planning?

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Ep 782: A weightloss journey that ended in tragedy

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:16 GMT

A young woman died on the flight home after having weight loss surgery in Turkey. She’s one of at least 25 British people to die in similar circumstances since 2019. What’s going on?

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Ep 781: The Taylor Swift deepfake scandal

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:30 GMT

When sexually explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral on social media her loyal fans tried to drown them out with other content about the pop star, but it didn’t stop the fakes spreading like wildfire.

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Ep 780: The Austrian extremist stirring up controversy in Germany

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:16 GMT

There have been mass protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party after senior figures attended a meeting where Martin Sellner allegedly presented a proposal for mass deportations.

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Ep 779: Be the best: Britain’s shortage of soldiers

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:47 GMT

Why the head of the British Army raised the prospect of conscription and what he was trying to say about the state of our military.

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Ep 778: A new test for Alzheimer's

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:20 GMT

A recent study found measuring levels of protein through blood tests could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease early. What could that mean for how we treat the disease?

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Ep 777: How Trump saw off his rivals

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:27 GMT

After his victory in New Hampshire last week, it looks almost certain that Donald Trump will win the race to become the Republican party’s presidential candidate. How did he secure such a convincing lead?

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Ep 776: Britain’s measles outbreak

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:28 GMT

The UK has declared a national incident in response to one of the worst measles outbreaks since the 1990s. Why are cases rising?

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Ep 775: Why UK universities face testing times

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:11 GMT

The University of York has lowered the bar for some international students. What does it tell us about the state of higher education in the UK?

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Ep 774: Fujitsu and the Post Office scandal

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:08 GMT

The Japanese technology giant has apologised for its role in one of Britain’s most widespread miscarriages of justice. How much damage could it do to the company?

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Ep 773: Hizb’ut-Tahrir banned in the UK

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:48 GMT

After almost 20 years of trying the British government has finally succeeded in banning the Islamist group Hizb’ut-Tahrir. But will the ban stick and is it really enforceable?

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Ep 772: Ecuador's state of war

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:52 GMT

It used to be one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. Now its president says it’s in a “state of war” against drug gangs. How did Ecuador descend into violence?

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Ep 771: Iceland feels the heat

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:05:29 GMT

Molten lava from a fissure in the ground flowed into an Icelandic town on Sunday, setting several houses on fire. Is the country facing a new period of volcanic activity?

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Ep 770: The Bethany Cox abortion case

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:36 GMT

A 22 year-old woman from Stockton-on-Tees was found not guilty of having an illegal at-home abortion. She is one of six similar cases this year. Why is this happening?

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Ep 769: Who is France’s new prime minister?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:55 GMT

Gabriel Attal is the country’s youngest and first openly gay head of government. What does his appointment tell us about France?

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Ep 768: Bill Ackman and the battle for the future of Harvard

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:25 GMT

The billionaire investor led a successful campaign against the president of Harvard following her guarded response to accusations of antisemitism on campus. What does he plan to do next?

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Ep 767: Journalists killed covering Israel-Hamas war

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:01 GMT

According to estimates by the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 79 have been killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Ep 766: The British Library cyber attack

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:55 GMT

The British Library suffered a devastating ransomware attack in late October. Its recovery will cost millions of pounds. What went wrong?

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"The final costs of recovering from the recent cyber-attack are still not confirmed. The British Library and its government sponsor, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), remain in close and regular contact. The Library always maintains its own financial reserve to help address unexpected issues and no bids for additional funding have been made at this stage."

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Ep 765: Boeing's tailspin

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:14 GMT

Once more questions are being asked about Boeing’s safety record after a major mid-air incident on board one of its jets.

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Ep 764: Challenging Trump’s presidential run

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:44 GMT

Could the US courts block Donald Trump from running over his involvement in the January 66th uprising?

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Ep 763: An assassination in Beirut

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:04 GMT

A senior leader of Hamas was killed in Beirut last week. What might Saleh al-Arouri’s death mean for the Middle East?

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Ep 762: General Calamity

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:53 GMT

With a year under his belt as prime minister, Rishi Sunak has less than 12 months to go before he has to call a general election. What sort of campaign can we expect?

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Ep 761: Artemis II: sending humans back to the moon

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:19 GMT

This year, NASA's Artemis II is due to carry a four-person crew to orbit the moon. If all goes to plan it’ll make history, but what's the mission’s ultimate aim?

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Ep 760: Disney’s Mickey Mouse problem

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:24 GMT

2023 wasn’t Disney’s dream 100th anniversary year and far worse problems could be on the horizon. Not only does it have a weak slate for 2024, but the copyright on a version of Mickey Mouse expires.

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Ep 759: The Kamala Harris question

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:25 GMT

US Vice President Kamala Harris looks like she’ll be Joe Biden’s running mate again. But after three years in office, do voters think she’s the right choice?

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Ep 758: Jude Bellingham: England’s golden boy

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The young midfielder has had a record-breaking start to his career at Real Madrid. Could he help the England men’s team end their long wait for a major trophy?

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Ep 757: How Dan Wootton became the story

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:00:55 GMT

In 2023 the outspoken king of celebrity gossip put GB News in a tight spot. What does its response tell us about the UK’s new media landscape?

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Ep 756: Sam Altman: who is the OpenAI boss?

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:57 GMT

The firing – and immediate rehiring – of OpenAI’s CEO rocked Silicon Valley this year. But what does Sam Altman’s story tell us about the fears around artificial intelligence?

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Ep 755: The Taylor Swift Era

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:10 GMT

This year there was one artist who smashed records. But what does Taylor Swift’s monumental success say about the future of the music industry?

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Ep 754: Sports Illustrated and its AI-generated authors

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:34 GMT

Sports Illustrated magazine has been accused of attributing online cont ent to fake, AI-generated authors. The articles have now been taken down. What does it tell us about transparency in the era of artificial intelligence?

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Ep 753: Hostage deaths put pressure on Netanyahu

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:56 GMT

The recent deaths of hostages in Gaza has heaped more pressure on Israel’s prime minister. Could it lead to another pause in fighting?

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Ep 752: Prince Harry hacked

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:33 GMT

The Duke of Sussex has won £140,000 pounds in damages in his phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers. It’s the first victory in his battle against the British press.

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Ep 751: Zelensky’s fight for funding

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:12 GMT

As the war in Ukraine approaches its two-year anniversary and with ammunition running out, the country’s leader has been flying from Washington DC to Europe in a desperate bid to persuade world leaders to give him the funding he needs to win the war against Russia.

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Ep 750: Physician associates: what are they and why do we need them?

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:33 GMT

By 2037, the NHS hopes to have 10,000 physician associates. Now the government is beginning a legal process to set new rules around NHS staff in non-doctor associate roles.

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Ep 749: The end of fossil fuels?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:08 GMT

For the first time in three decades of UN climate talks, nearly 200 countries have agreed a deal to transition away from fossil fuels, including oil and gas. Is it really a turning point in efforts to tackle climate change?

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Ep 748: Rishi Sunak’s hollow victory

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:35:56 GMT

The prime minister has won a crucial vote in parliament on his government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. What does it tell us about the state of the Conservative Party and the future of the Rwanda deal?

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Ep 747: El loco: Argentina’s chainsaw-wielding president

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:56 GMT

He was nicknamed “the mad man” in school. But can Javier Milei actually follow through on any of his controversial election promises?

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Ep 746: Infected blood scandal: a government defeat

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:08 GMT

Last week, parliament passed an amendment to speed up compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal. What happens next?

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Ep 745: Boris Johnson at the Covid inquiry

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:24 GMT

Boris Johnson spent two days last week being cross-examined by the Covid inquiry. What did we learn from his evidence?

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Ep 744: A revolting week for Rishi Sunak

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:00:26 GMT

It began with a government defeat in the House of Commons and ended with a resignation and revolt on the right of Rishi Sunak’s party. Where does it leave his premiership?

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Ep 743: India implicated in New York assassination attempt

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:14 GMT

US investigators say they’ve foiled an alleged plot by Indian officials to assassinate an American citizen who was critical of the government in New Delhi

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Ep 742: A new era for women’s football in England

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:44 GMT

The Women's Super League and Championship will break away from the Football Association after the top two tiers unanimously agreed to be governed by a new independent body from next season.

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Ep 741: Attacks in the Red Sea

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:23 GMT

The weeklong truce between Israel and Hamas ended on Friday. Two days later, a US warship came under attack in the Red Sea. Is this a sign that the conflict is escalating?

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Ep 740: Green air travel: how close are we?

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:30 GMT

The first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel took off last week, but it drew criticism from campaigners and climate experts. How “green” was its journey?

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Ep 739: Edinburgh’s pandas head home

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:45 GMT

Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the UK’s only giant pandas, are leaving Edinburgh Zoo to return to China after ten years on loan. How have things changed during that time?

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Ep 738: Paying the bill for climate change

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:19 GMT

Countries vulnerable to climate change want billions of dollars in compensation. It’s going to be one of the big fights at COP28.

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Ep 737: Should the Conservatives be concerned about Reform UK?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:38 GMT

Conservative party deputy chairman Lee Anderson claims he was offered money to defect to Reform UK. Its leader has denied it, but what do we know about its influence on British politics?

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Ep 736: Gaza truce: what is Qatar’s role?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:07 GMT

Qatar has announced that the pause in fighting has been extended by two days. Why does the Gulf State have so much influence?

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Ep 735: Covid inquiry: how Rishi Sunak ‘handled the scientists’

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:23 GMT

What we’ve learned about his record as chancellor during the pandemic.

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Ep 734: Five-inch heels: the rise and rise of Nikki Haley

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:00:33 GMT

Why the former governor of South Carolina could pose a threat to Donald Trump in the race to become the Republican presidential nominee.

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Ep 733: Autumn statement: inflation down, but what about taxes?

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:13 GMT

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt claims he’s announced “the biggest package of tax cuts since the 1980s” after lower than expected government borrowing and a significant fall in inflation.

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Ep 732: Crispr world first: UK approves gene-editing drug

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:09 GMT

UK regulators have approved the world’s first gene editing therapy for human use. Could it be the start of a healthcare revolution?

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Ep 731: What is going on at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:58 GMT

Gaza’s largest hospital is currently at the centre of Israel’s war against Hamas. But what’s actually happening there?

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Ep 730: Rwanda asylum plan: what is the ECHR?

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:22 GMT

The UK’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government’s policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. But some politicians, including the prime minister, are once again blaming a court in Strasbourg for its troubles. What is the ECHR and the convention it upholds?

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Ep 729: The Captain Tom saga

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:58 GMT

From pandemic heroes to tabloid fodder... what’s going on with Captain Tom’s family and his charitable foundation?

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Ep 728: Is there a stalemate in Ukraine?

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:47 GMT

What a rift between the Ukrainian president and the country’s top military commander tells us about the state of war with Russia.

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Ep 727: Rishi's reshuffle

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:56 GMT

In a dramatic cabinet reshuffle, Rishi Sunak sacked his Home Secretary and appointed former prime minister, David Cameron, as Foreign Secretary. What does the reshuffle tell us about where the Conservative party is heading?

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Ep 726: What happens to Gaza after the war?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:51 GMT

Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas after its attack on October 7th. But what will happen to Gaza once the war is over?

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Ep 725: Michelle Mone admits involvement in PPE company

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:00:12 GMT

Conservative peer Michelle Mone has acknowledged being involved in a company awarded government contracts to supply PPE during the Covid pandemic.

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Ep 724: Israel-Hamas war: what’s happening in the West Bank?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Palestinians in the West Bank face violence from Jewish settlers as war rages in Gaza.

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Ep 723: Why homelessness is rising

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:50 GMT

Suella Braverman’s plan to crackdown on rough sleepers living in tents – and her comments about it being a “lifestyle choice” – mask the reality of Britain’s homelessness problem.

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Ep 722: Saudi Arabia’s World Cup coup

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:41 GMT

The oil-rich Gulf kingdom will host the 2034 men’s football World Cup. How did it win the bid, why is it controversial and what does it tell us about the shift happening in the world’s most popular sport?

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Ep 721: Kidnapped by Hamas: the long wait

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:51 GMT

It has been one month since Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel and took hundreds of people hostage. How are their friends and family coping?

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Ep 720: When Rishi met Elon

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:23 GMT

At the end of the UK’s first AI Safety Summit Rishi Sunak sat down to interview Elon Musk. What did we learn and why were they having the conversation in the first place?

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Ep 719: Covid inquiry: the wrong crisis for Boris Johnson

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:00:06 GMT

Boris Johnson and his supporters like to say he “got the big calls right” as prime minister, but evidence given to the Covid inquiry has cast doubt on that claim. What have we learnt about his leadership?

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Ep 718: Starmer’s Israel dilemma

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:33 GMT

Keir Starmer is facing widespread and open rebellion from Labour MPs and members of his shadow cabinet over his handling of the conflict in Gaza. Did a speech he gave this week succeed in uniting the party?

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Ep 717: Sacked for a stop and search

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:55 GMT

Two police officers were sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct over the stop and search of two Black athletes. What does the reaction from some serving and former officers tell us about the culture in the Met?

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Ep 716: The Gaza tunnels

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Israel’s prime minister has said its military will “eliminate the enemy above the ground and beneath the ground”. What do we know about the network of tunnels beneath Gaza?

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Ep 715: Giorgia Meloni’s family values

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:36 GMT

Italy’s prime minister, a champion of traditional values, has split from her partner after he propositioned other women. What does it reveal about the way in which conservative politicians are dealing with a changing society?

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Ep 714: Trapped in Gaza: the Scottish First Minister’s family

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:00:29 GMT

Humza Yousaf fears for the safety of his wife’s parents, her brother and his children, as they shelter in Gaza with no food, water, or electricity. What does their story tell us about the situation there and the efforts to get people out?

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Ep 713: Israel’s hostage envoy: who is Gal Hirsch?

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:45 GMT

It’s thought that Hamas gunmen took at least 222 hostages into the Gaza Strip. Who is trying to free them?

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Ep 712: Why is shoplifting on the rise?

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:04 GMT

Ministers have announced a new police taskforce to tackle a rise in shoplifting. But what’s causing it?

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Ep 711: What is Hezbollah?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:01 GMT

Israel is stepping up strikes on Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion, but there’s a risk that could open up a second front with another militant group in Lebanon. What is Hezbollah and how could it escalate the war in the Middle East?

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Ep 710: Why are prisons so full?

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:37 GMT

The government has announced it will let some prisoners out early in England and Wales due to overcrowding. Is that enough to solve a growing crisis?

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Ep 709: The Gaza hospital blast

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:36 GMT

What caused the explosion at Al-Ahli Arab hospital is disputed, but it has provoked a fierce reaction. Why is it so difficult to independently verify what happened?

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Ep 708: Game on: what the Microsoft-Activision deal means for gamers

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:45 GMT

How the biggest deal the industry has ever seen could change gaming.

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Ep 707: Blinken tries to calm the Middle East

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:37 GMT

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been trying to stop the conflict between Israel and Hamas from spreading whilst also trying to secure the release of hostages and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. How successful has he been so far?

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Ep 706: Kidnapped by Hamas: the story of one Israeli hostage

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:00:00 GMT

A few days ago Inbar Heiman was at a festival in southern Israel, celebrating peace and unity. Then she was kidnapped.

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Ep 705: ADHD drug shortages start to bite

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:07 GMT

An estimated 150,000 people are being affected by a UK-wide shortage of ADHD medication. What does running out of pills mean for people with ADHD – and why is there a shortage?

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Ep 704: Netanyahu and the state of Israel

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:42 GMT

Israel’s prime minister has vowed to take “mighty vengeance” after the deadliest attack in Israel for 50 years. But the security failure happened on his watch. What does it mean for him and the politics of Israel?

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Ep 703: Gaza and the West Bank explained

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:30 GMT

After Hamas's unprecedented attack, Israel announced a "siege" of Gaza. Together with the West Bank it forms the Palestinian territories.

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Ep 702: What is Hamas?

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:10 GMT

Gunmen from the Palestinian group crossed over the border from Gaza and killed hundreds of Israeli civilians. What do we know about Hamas?

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Ep 701: Israel and Hamas at war

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:10 GMT

Israel has declared war against the Palestinian armed group after it launched a violent, surprise attack on the country. Why did Hamas do it and what might happen next?

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Ep 700: Why the removal of the US speaker is a win for Trump and Putin

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

When a right-wing faction toppled the speaker of the US House of Representatives they handed Donald Trump a victory and also helped Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.

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Ep 699: Rishi Sunak and the winds of change

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:14 GMT

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pitched himself as the candidate of change, despite leading the party that has been in power for 13 years. Will it work?

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Ep 698: Don't let the bed bugs bite

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:08 GMT

Bed bug paranoia has swept across France as infestations rise. Is the panic justified?

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Ep 697: Musk’s brainchild: Neuralink recruits for human trials

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:25 GMT

Elon Musk’s secretive biotech startup, Neuralink, is recruiting participants for its first human trials. Why has the news been so controversial?

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Ep 696: A ‘death’ in Crimea

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:25 GMT

When the Ukrainian’s destroyed Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters they also claimed they’d killed its commander. The Russians dispute that but what does the attack tell us about Ukraine’s strategy in a region that’s been annexed by Russia since 2014?

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Ep 695: How the Hollywood strikes have hit the UK

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:43 GMT

After five months on the picket line, the Hollywood writers' strike could be over – but actors still haven’t agreed to a deal. What impact is the walkout having on the UK film industry?

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Ep 694: Cancelled: one train and a 186-mile taxi ride

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:46 GMT

Passengers had to get a taxi from Preston to Edinburgh after a train carrying hundreds of people was cancelled part way through its journey. What does it tell us about the state of Britain's rail network?

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Ep 693: Murdoch’s succession: how much power will Lachlan have?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:46 GMT

When Rupert Murdoch announced that he was stepping down as chairman of News Corp and Fox he appointed his eldest son as his successor. Who is Lachlan Murdoch and how much power will he actually have?

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Ep 692: The frontline of Europe’s migrant crisis

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:33 GMT

Last week, over 11,000 people seeking refuge in Europe crossed the Mediterranean Sea and arrived on the small Italian island of Lampedusa. But is the EU’s plan to stop the boats from leaving Tunisia in the first place the solution?

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Ep 691: Why is Keir Starmer talking about a new EU deal?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:23 GMT

Opponents have accused Labour of wanting to “unpick Brexit” and preparing the case for the UK to rejoin the EU. But is that fair? And what does Starmer’s stance in the past tell us about his likely approach in the future?

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Ep 690: A murder in Surrey

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:01 GMT

Why India and Canada are lashing out at each other

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Ep 689: Hero to Net Zero: why is Rishi Sunak scrapping green policies?

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:17 GMT

Rishi Sunak has announced a major U-turn on net zero policies including delaying the ban on new petrol and diesel cars by five years. But what has caused this change of heart – and will voters back it at the polls?

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Ep 688: Russell Brand: the allegations, and his response

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:03 GMT

The comedian has been accused of serious sexual assault by multiple women. He denies the allegations and says, without evidence, that they could be part of an attempt by mainstream media to silence him. Where has that claim come from?

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Ep 687: Bernard Looney’s business relationships

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:36 GMT

BP’s boss has resigned after he failed to be transparent with the board about his past conduct. What does it tell us about accountability at the top of some of our biggest businesses?

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Ep 686: Is climate change to blame for the disaster in Libya?

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:46 GMT

Thousands have been killed after dams burst during a storm in Libya. Is this the result of government failure or climate change?

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Ep 685: Kim Jong-un on the Siberian express

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Why the North Korean leader went to meet Vladamir Putin in Siberia.

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Ep 684: The race to combat new Covid variants

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:39 GMT

Covid cases are on the rise around the world and public health experts are concerned about a new variant, BA.2.86 or Pirola. What is the UK doing about it?

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Ep 683: Bully XL dog attacks: is a ban the solution?

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:00:48 GMT

There have been renewed calls to ban the American bully XL dog breed after one attacked an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham. But would banning them make the streets safer?

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Ep 682: Westminster China spy suspect: what we know so far

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:07 GMT

It’s been revealed that two people – including a parliamentary researcher – have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Why is the news causing so much trouble for the government?

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Ep 681: How weight loss injections are reshaping Denmark

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Weight-loss injections like Ozempic and WeGovy are taking over Hollywood and transforming the Danish economy. What happens if things go wrong?

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Ep 680: Who is Boris Johnson’s baroness?

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:13 GMT

When the prime minister resigned, he nominated several of his closest allies to join the House of Lords. But one person stood out precisely because barely anyone had heard of her: Charlotte Owen.

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Ep 679: Iran: one year on from the death of Mahsa Amini

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:35 GMT

Nearly one year ago, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked protests across Iran. The unrest triggered national protests which were met with brutal repression, leading to a number of deaths. So what's happening in Iran one year on?

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Ep 678: Martha’s Rule: how a 13-year-old died unnecessarily from sepsis

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:59 GMT

The parents of Martha Mills say her death was caused by a toxic workplace culture in the NHS. They are campaigning to introduce procedures for families to ask for a second medical opinion when they have concerns about the current care they’re receiving.

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Ep 677: Crumbling Britain

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:48 GMT

More than 100 schools in England are completely or partially closed because of concerns that the concrete used to build them – and other public buildings, like hospitals – is unsafe. Is this a crisis that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could have prevented?

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Ep 676: What the death of a Ukrainian pilot tells us about the war against Russia

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:31 GMT

Andriy Pilschikov was a fighter pilot who caught the attention and imagination of those in the West. He was part of Ukraine's clamour for F-16 fighter planes, but why is the country so keen for them?

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Ep 675: Can Britain work with China?

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:00:01 GMT

Last week James Cleverly was the first British foreign secretary to visit China for five years. What does the trip say about the UK’s relationship with Beijing?

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Ep 674: Luis Rubiales: Spanish football’s MeToo moment?

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:19 GMT

The president of the Spanish Football Federation is under pressure to resign for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country won the women’s World Cup. Is this Spain’s MeToo moment?

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Ep 673: Disaster averted: defusing the ‘time bomb’ tanker

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:34 GMT

When Yemen’s civil war broke out in 2014 a tanker that held the crude oil from its oil fields was abandoned in the Red Sea. Now the UN has had to step in to stop one of the largest spills in history.

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Ep 672: Oliver Anthony: America’s unlikely star

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:07 GMT

A previously unknown and unsigned musician has topped the US charts with a song that blames urban elites for the troubles of working-class Americans. How did the right turn “Rich Men North of Richmond” into a hit?

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Ep 671: A family’s apology for slavery

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:00:28 GMT

The descendants of former British prime minister William Gladstone have travelled to Guyana to apologise for their family’s role in the slave trade.

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Ep 670: Prigozhin’s plane crash: what next?

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:00:04 GMT

The leader of the Wagner mercenary group is believed to have died in a plane crash in Russia, two months after staging a mutiny against Vladimir Putin. What now for Wagner and Russia’s president?

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Ep 669: Japan’s radioactive water release

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:50 GMT

Japan is going to dispose of radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant by pumping it into the Pacific Ocean. But there have been strong objections from environmental campaigners and neighbouring countries.

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Ep 668: Lucy Letby: what happens next?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:37 GMT

The former neonatal nurse has been sentenced to a whole-life order for murdering seven babies in her care and attempting to murder six others. Now the focus is on the hospital where she worked and how she got away with it for so long.

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Ep 667: Spain’s World Cup triumph… overshadowed

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:00:00 GMT

Spain lifted their first Women’s World Cup trophy after beating England in the final. But off the field matters have dampened their victory.

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Ep 666: The trials of Rudy Giuliani

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:43 GMT

Rudy Giuliani used to be known as “America’s Mayor”. Now he’s facing criminal charges for helping Donald Trump in his conspiracy to overthrow the 2020 election result in the US state of Georgia.

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Ep 665: Missing MP: where is Nadine Dorries?

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:00:12 GMT

It has been more than two months since Nadine Dorries announced that she was resigning with “immediate effect” as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire. Since then she’s behaved like she’s no longer an MP, but she hasn’t actually quit.

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Ep 664: What happened to the Crooked House pub?

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:18 GMT

Earlier this month, a fire gutted an 18th century pub that police are now treating as arson. It's part of a wider trend across the country. What's happening to Britain's pubs?

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Ep 663: Hawaii wildfires: why were they so deadly?

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:27 GMT

The island of Maui has been devastated by the deadliest wildfires in the US in more than a century. What made them so destructive?

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Ep 662: Sanctions, what sanctions?

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:37 GMT

How some Russians with lots of money and close links to Vladimir Putin have managed to sidestep sanctions.

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Ep 661: Megan Thee Stallion says she’ll “never be the same"

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:27 GMT

Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Three years after the incident and 8 months after he was found guilty in a US court – he’s still denying it.

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Ep 660: Phoenix’s month from hell

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:00:49 GMT

July was the world’s hottest month on record and one city in particular experienced extreme temperatures for a 31-day streak. How are places like Phoenix coping with the affects of climate change?

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Ep 659: Cookham Wood: a failing youth prison

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:33 GMT

Violence is rife and some boys spend more than 100 days in solitary confinement at the young offender institution in Kent. It has had problems for years, so what can be done to fix it?

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Ep 658: Immortal cells: Henrietta Lacks' family settle lawsuit

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:00:10 GMT

In 1951 doctors took tissue from a Black woman without her consent. In the decades that followed they contributed to major medical breakthroughs. Now her family has won a settlement from a company they say profited unfairly.

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Ep 657: Niger’s coup

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:40 GMT

A deadline to reinstate the democratically-elected president has passed. What does the military takeover mean for the region?

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Ep 656: The Post Office scandal continues

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:11 GMT

It has been described as “one of the most widespread miscarriages of justice in UK history” and now an independent inquiry is trying to understand how it happened, so why are the people affected still struggling to get justice?

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Ep 655: UFOs discussed in Congress

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:00:13 GMT

Lawmakers in the United States have heard evidence from three former military and intelligence officials about UFOs and extraterrestrial life. How did we get here and what did we learn?

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Ep 654: Putin’s useful madman

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:00:05 GMT

When he was president Dmitry Medvedev was relatively moderate. Now he’s threatening to use nuclear weapons if the Ukrainian counter-offensive is successful.

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Ep 653: Trump charged with conspiracy

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:00:58 GMT

For the third time in four months Donald Trump has been charged in a criminal case. This time it’s for plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. What are the allegations against him?

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Ep 652: Andrew Malkinson’s wrongful conviction

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:09 GMT

It took almost two decades to get his conviction overturned. Now Andrew Malkinson faces a battle to get compensation.

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Ep 651: Mbappe, Henderson and the Saudi football league

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:29 GMT

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is the latest footballer to accept the offer of a huge salary to join the Saudi Pro League. Why is the country offering so much money to sports stars?

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Ep 650: Twitter becomes X: why?

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:40 GMT

Elon Musk has renamed Twitter as X. Could this be more than just a rebrand?

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Ep 649: Why Israel’s judicial overhaul is causing unrest

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:00:12 GMT

Israel has seen huge protests after its parliament passed a controversial law that will diminish the power of the Supreme Court. Why has it caused so much unrest?

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Ep 648: Do clean air zones work?

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:07 GMT

A by-election result on the outskirts of London has turned London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone into a political football, but does it improve air quality?

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Ep 647: Actors strike over AI and pay

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:14 GMT

Hollywood’s biggest strike in 60 years is being driven by concerns about pay and the use of artificial intelligence. A resolution seems a long way off.

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Ep 646: Nigel Farage vs. Coutts

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:56 GMT

A private bank has been forced to apologise after closing Nigel Farage’s account. How did Coutts manage to inspire support for the former Ukip leader?

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Ep 645: The Bibby Stockholm: savings or symbolism?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:47 GMT

A barge to house asylum seekers arrived on the UK’s south coast last week. The government says it’ll help save money on accommodation costs, but is it really about politics?

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Ep 644: El Niño heats up

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:00:23 GMT

A weather pattern called El Niño is causing extreme conditions in parts of Europe, Asia and the United States. What is it and why is it wreaking so much havoc?

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Ep 643: Women’s World Cup: equality is the goal

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:35 GMT

Fifa Women’s World Cup has begun. After the success of the Lionesses at the Euros, what effect could this tournament have on women’s football in the UK?

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Ep 642: Aspartame and cancer: what the evidence says

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:58 GMT

The World Health Organisation has labelled a low-calorie sweetener that’s in soft drinks, chewing gum and ice cream as “possibly carcinogenic”. A carcinogen is something capable of causing cancer. But what does the ruling mean in reality?

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Ep 641: Wage rise worries

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:06 GMT

The rate of wage growth is worrying the Bank of England. Who is benefitting and why does it cause a headache for policymakers?

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EP 640: Joe Biden’s Hunter problem

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:50 GMT

The US president’s son is often in the news for all the wrong reasons. But what has he actually done? And could he cost his father a second term?

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Ep 639: Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:00:53 GMT

The Hollywood star is among a group of authors suing the tech companies for $1 billion each, alleging copyright infringement. The cases could set important legal precedents.

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Ep 638: Just Stop Oil stops play

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:00:29 GMT

Just Stop Oil has switched from holding up traffic on roads to disrupting sporting events like Wimbledon. Why have they changed what they target?

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Ep 637: Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:01 GMT

After an aborted rebellion against Russia's military leaders, the head of the Wagner Group was thought to be in Belarus. But new reports suggest Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia. Where is he and why does it matter?

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Ep 636: Claims and counterclaims about a BBC presenter

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:51 GMT

The story about a BBC presenter who was alleged to have paid for sexually explicit photographs of a teenager has been thrown into doubt by a statement from the young person's lawyer. What does this latest revelation change about the story?

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Ep 635: What is the ‘zombie drug’ xylazine?

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:00:00 GMT

The US government has called xylazine an “emerging threat” after the sedative started being mixed with opioids. What makes it so dangerous?

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Ep 634: Threads takes on Twitter

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:00:22 GMT

Meta has launched a new "text based conversation app" that's a direct challenge to Twitter. Could it bring down the bird?

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Ep 633: Trouble at Thames Water

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:29 GMT

Problems at the UK’s biggest water company have raised questions for the whole industry. What brought Thames Water to the brink of collapse?

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Ep 632: It’s just not cricket

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:38 GMT

Three members of the Marylebone Cricket Club have been suspended after an altercation with the Australian team. It happened after a controversy over a wicket during the second Ashes Test between England and Australia. What happened and why were the fans so angry?

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Ep 631: A police killing in France

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:00:52 GMT

The killing of a teenager by police has sparked riots across France. Why did it cause so much unrest?

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Ep 630: Meat without murder

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:00:30 GMT

The US has approved the sale of lab-grown chicken to consumers. As global meat consumption keeps rising, is this a kinder and more sustainable way to be a carnivore?

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Ep 629: Trump's secret documents

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:00:54 GMT

A 2021 recording of Donald Trump discussing what he called a “highly confidential” document reveals why he's in so much trouble over his handling of sensitive government papers.

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Ep 628: Lukashenko: Putin’s puppet

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:47 GMT

The Belarusian president has been hailed as a hero by some Russians after brokering a deal that ended a rebellion by the Wagner mercenary group. What is his relationship with Vladimir Putin?

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Ep 627: Why are rents rising?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:16 GMT

Rising interest rates mean people with mortgages are facing a financial squeeze, but why are rents also rising?

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Ep 626: Prigozhin’s rebellion: what next?

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:21:07 GMT

The rebellion by Wagner mercenaries lasted little more than than 24 hours but it could still have far reaching consequences for Russia and its war in Ukraine.

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Ep 625: Jeffrey Epstein's bankers

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:55 GMT

One of the banks that helped protect the paedophile financier has settled a lawsuit brought by a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

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Ep 624: Confusion over festival drug testing

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:11 GMT

Manchester’s Parklife festival didn't have on-site drug testing this year. It says the Home Office effectively blocked it, but the government says its policy hasn’t changed. What’s going on?

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Ep 623: Who was behind the Nord Stream blast?

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:29 GMT

It has been revealed that Western allies were warned about a Ukrainian plot months before three explosions caused leaks in the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Will we ever know who did it?

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Ep 622: Greece's migrant boat disaster

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:51 GMT

Hundreds are still missing a week after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Greece.

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Ep 621: Boris Johnson’s endgame

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:10 GMT

From his honours list to attacking the committee of MPs that concluded he lied to the Commons over Partygate. What damage has he done to his party and Britain’s institutions?

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Ep 620: Race to the bottom

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Mining the ocean floor for rare minerals could help the world shift away from fossil fuels. But conservationists fear the consequences for a fragile ecosystem.

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Ep 619: The allegations against Crispin Odey

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:01 GMT

Crispin Odey, one of Britain’s richest men and a powerful political donor, has been accused of sexual misconduct by thirteen women.

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Ep 618: Not in Vogue

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:55 GMT

The first black man to lead the world’s biggest fashion magazine is standing down as the editor of British Vogue. What does this tell us about the magazine industry?

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Ep 617: A truce in golf’s civil war

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:00:28 GMT

An intense battle in professional golf came to an abrupt end after it was announced LIV Golf and the PGA Tour would merge. What does it tell us about the future of sport?

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Ep 616: Nicola Sturgeon arrested

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:18 GMT

Scotland’s former first minister has been questioned by police as part of a major investigation into SNP finances. What does this mean for the party?

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Ep 615: What’s happening with the Covid inquiry?

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:03 GMT

After repeated calls to set up an inquiry into its response to Covid the government eventually appointed a judge called Baroness Heather Hallett to lead one. Why is it now taking its own inquiry to court?

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Ep 614: Frank Cottrell-Boyce: "We are letting our children down"

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:00:11 GMT

After the controversy around changes made to Roald Dahl’s stories, Tortoise speaks to author Frank Cottrell-Boyce about whether children’s books are taken seriously enough.

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Ep 613: The Ukraine dam explosion

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:32 GMT

An explosion at a vast Ukrainian dam that sent flood water cascading into neighbourhoods on either side of the Dnipro river has caused international outrage. What does it tell us about the next stage of the war?

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Ep 612: The war hero accused of war crimes

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:41 GMT

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most-decorated living soldier, has lost a defamation case against three newspapers who reported claims that he had murdered unarmed prisoners and civilians while serving in Afghanistan. The judge said the allegations that he was actually a war criminal, a liar and a bully were "substantially true".

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Ep 611: The politics of Novak Djokovic

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:09 GMT

One of the world’s biggest sports stars has used the French Open to deliver a political message about an international crisis. What did Novak Djokovic write and why is it so controversial?

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Ep 610: Uganda’s tough new anti-gay law

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:13 GMT

Uganda’s president has approved a new anti-gay law, which is among the harshest in the world. What does it mean for LGBT+ people in the country?

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Ep 609: Getting aid into Sudan

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:24 GMT

Continuing violence in Sudan has made it difficult for aid agencies to get help into the country. What's daily life now like for people still in Sudan?

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Ep 608: Policing mental health

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT

Within three months, the Met Police will stop attending all but the most serious mental health calls. Will it put vulnerable people in danger?

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Ep 607: Captagon: Syria’s drug trade

Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:12 GMT

The illegal narcotics business shaping diplomacy in the Middle East.

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Ep 606: The blood contamination scandal

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:39 GMT

Thanks in part to the work of campaigners such as Jason Evans, an independent public inquiry has exposed one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS.

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Ep 605: Net migration hits a record high

Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:14 GMT

New figures show net migration is higher than ever. Who is coming to Britain and what can the government do to bring the number down?

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Ep 604: The cladding scandal

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:52 GMT

Six years after the Grenfell tower fire, tens of thousands of people are still stuck living in unsafe buildings. Residents joined together to create the End Our Cladding Scandal group; they have spent years campaigning to improve building safety. They have just been nominated for a Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Award.

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Ep 603: The gangs matrix

Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:32 GMT

Awate Suleiman challenged how London’s Metropolitan Police gathers information about potential gang members and won. His campaign with Liberty and Unjust has been nominated for a Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Award.

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Ep 602: Ultra-processed food

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:28 GMT

The largest food and drink producers in the UK are dependent upon selling ultra-processed food. What’s the cost and why does it matter?

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Ep 601: The Hollywood writers’ strike

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:52 GMT

The explosion of TV streaming services means Hollywood writers are being paid less and less. Now they are on strike. What are they asking for and how could it affect what you watch?

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Ep 600: The United Nations in Afghanistan

Fri, 19 May 2023 04:00:29 GMT

Why the UN is under fire from some of its own staff in Afghanistan for its treatment of women staff.

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Ep 599: Sam Altman testifies

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:13:17 GMT

The man behind ChatGPT has warned the US Senate that there is an “urgent” need for AI regulation. What might that look like?

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Ep 598: Scotland’s juryless rape trials

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:25 GMT

The Scottish government has announced plans to hold trials for serious sexual offences without a jury. Why have defence lawyers said they'll boycott the scheme?

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Ep 597: Zelensky’s European tour

Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:37 GMT

Ukraine’s president has been visiting European capitals in an attempt to secure more support ahead of a renewed fightback against Russia. What is President Zelensky asking for and will it be enough?

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Ep 596: The case of Simon Case

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:33 GMT

The country’s most senior civil servant has a habit of attracting the wrong kind of headlines. Could his time as Cabinet Secretary be drawing to a close?

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Ep 595: Ed Sheeran's legal victory

Fri, 12 May 2023 01:00:03 GMT

A court has ruled that the British musician did not copy a Marvin Gaye song when he wrote the 2014 hit Thinking Out Loud. What does the verdict mean for the music industry?

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Ep 594: The Coronation arrests

Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:54 GMT

The Metropolitan Police says it regrets arresting six anti-monarchy protesters on the morning of the Coronation. It raises questions about new laws designed to stop disruptive protests.

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Ep 593: Tackling online abuse

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:44 GMT

Content showing the most extreme online sexual abuse of children has doubled since 2020. What’s being done to stop it?

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Ep 592: The godfather of AI quits with a warning

Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:57 GMT

One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence has quit his job at Google and warned about the dangers of the technology. What does Geoffrey Hinton’s departure tell us about the future of AI?

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Ep 591: King Charles' Coronation

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:28:06 GMT

Nearly 70 years after his mother's coronation, King Charles will be officially crowned this weekend. What could the future look like for the monarchy?

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Ep 590: Georgia’s jailed ex-president

Thu, 04 May 2023 01:00:46 GMT

Mikheil Saakashvili claims he has been tortured and poisoned in prison for standing up to Russian president Vladimir Putin. What happens to him could decide Georgia’s future.

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Ep 589: Microsoft and Activision: game over?

Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:10 GMT

The UK competition regulator has blocked Microsoft’s plan to buy Activision. Does that mean the biggest takeover in the gaming industry’s history is dead?

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Ep 588: The great Pacific garbage patch

Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:15 GMT

The world’s largest mass of plastic marine litter has become a new home for thousands of creatures who haven’t been able to survive in the middle of the Pacific ocean before. What does this new ecosystem show about the extent of human plastic pollution?

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Ep 587: Jimmy Lai and freedom in Hong Kong

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:50 GMT

Pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai has been imprisoned in Hong Kong since December 2020. What does his case tell us about media freedom in Hong Kong?

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Ep 586: The SNP in crisis

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:54 GMT

How a financial crisis in the Scottish National Party threatens its dominance of Scottish politics.

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Ep 585: Sudan on the brink

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:57 GMT

The UK government is evacuating Brits from one of the world’s poorest countries as it teeters on the edge of civil war. How did Sudan get here?

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Ep 584: Raab: the backlash

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:33 GMT

Last week, Dominic Raab resigned after a report found he'd "humiliated staff" and acted in an "intimidating" manner towards civil servants. What does it tell us about the relationship between civil servants and ministers?

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Ep 583: Donbas girl

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:24 GMT

Through multiple online accounts, Donbas Devushka created a disinformation empire and pushed a pro-Russia campaign online. Now, one of the people behind it has been exposed.

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Ep 582: North Wales’ Hollywood fairytale

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:00:16 GMT

It was a shock to most when actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham football club in 2020 but now the club is on the brink of a fairytale ending.

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Ep 581: Bird flu is back

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:42 GMT

The world is going through its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu, but restrictions in the UK are being relaxed. How concerned should we be?

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Ep 580: Atlanta’s Cop City protests

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:22 GMT

An environmental activist was shot and killed by the police in Atlanta, Georgia. What does this tell us about policing in the United States?

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Ep 579: Ozempic on the NHS?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:52 GMT

England’s NHS has approved semaglutide, Hollywood’s favourite weight-loss injection. But is the hype justified?

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Ep 578: Airports lift the liquids ban

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:06 GMT

London City Airport is the latest to scrap the 100 millilitre liquid rule for hand luggage. When will others follow suit?

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Ep 577: The Pentagon documents leak

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:00:55 GMT

The FBI has arrested a man who they believe is linked to a leak of confidential US defence and intelligence documents. What did we learn from the leak?

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Ep 576: The Battle for Bakhmut

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:35 GMT

Why a small city in eastern Ukraine has become the scene of the fiercest fighting in Europe since World War Two.

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Ep 575: Virgin Orbit

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:22 GMT

Richard Branson’s latest space venture was meant to revolutionise the satellite industry. Instead, it went bankrupt. What went wrong?

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Ep 574: Au revoir to e-scooters

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:21 GMT

Paris has become the first city in the world to ban rental e-scooters. Could the UK be next?

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Ep 573: The charges against Donald Trump

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:05 GMT

Former US president Donald Trump is facing criminal charges in New York but he faces more serious legal challenges elsewhere.

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Ep 572: Prince Harry in court

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:00 GMT

The Duke of Sussex has been in the high court, fighting a legal battle against the owner of the Daily Mail newspaper. What is he trying to achieve?

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Ep 571: The arrest of Donald Trump

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:07 GMT

How the arrest of Donald Trump could reshape the US 2024 election.

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Ep 570: Protests in Israel

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:39 GMT

Why Israel is in turmoil over plans to give politicians more control over the courts.

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Ep 569: Taiwan tensions

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:47 GMT

Why has a visit to the United States by Taiwan’s president provoked such a hostile reaction in Beijing?

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Ep 568: A super-wedding gone wrong

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:54 GMT

The wedding of Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham was supposed to launch them as the hot new it couple. Has a lawsuit ruined that?

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Ep 567: Scotland’s new first minister

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:03 GMT

Who is Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s new first minister, and what does his election as first minister mean for the country?

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Ep 566: Ofsted under pressure

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:00:08 GMT

Teachers are calling for the UK’s schools watchdog to pause inspections following the death of a headteacher. Why?

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Ep 565: Boris Johnson’s political future

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:51 GMT

The former prime minister faced a grilling by the parliamentary committee investigating whether he misled MPs over Partygate. Could it be the end of his political career?

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Ep 564: France's pension crisis

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:00:22 GMT

French president Emmanuel Macron has faced a backlash in parliament and on the streets against plans to raise the country’s state retirement age. What does it mean for his reformist agenda?

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Ep 563: Xi, Putin and Russia’s war

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:00:00 GMT

The Chinese president has just returned from a three-day visit to Russia. What did we learn about Xi Jinping’s support for Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine?

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Ep 562: Can the Met Police survive?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:00:58 GMT

A damning report into the Metropolitan Police has concluded that it is institutionally racist, sexist, homophobic and misogynistic. Can it ever be reformed?

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Ep 561: Troubled banks

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:59 GMT

Credit Suisse is the latest bank to be rescued after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through the global financial markets. Can confidence in the system be restored?

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Ep 560: Who is funding Boris Johnson?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:36 GMT

Out of Downing Street, and unleashed from restrictions on second jobs, Boris Johnson is now earning more than any former UK prime minister in history. But where is that money coming from?

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Ep 559: El Salvador’s mega-prison

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:14 GMT

The biggest prison in the Americas will set records for overcrowding. But El Salvador's president says it's necessary to control gang violence.

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Ep 558: The Budget and free childcare

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:15 GMT

On Wednesday, Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget as chancellor which was centred on boosting the workforce and economic growth. But has he done enough to help parents with the staggering cost of childcare?

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Ep 557: Gary Lineker and the BBC

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:05 GMT

Gary Lineker was asked to step back from presenting Match of the Day after he tweeted about politics. What does the incident tell us about the BBC’s difficulties in achieving impartial broadcasting?

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Ep 556: Governments ban TikTok

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:15 GMT

The UK may become the latest country to ban the use of TikTok on official government devices, joining the EU, US and Canada. What will this mean for the future of the app?

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Ep 555: What's happening to Iran's schoolgirls?

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Since November, more than 1,000 Iranian schoolgirls have fallen ill after a wave of suspected poisonings. What's really going on?

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Ep 554: The small boats plan

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:33 GMT

The government has unveiled new, tougher measures to stop people crossing the Channel in small boats. But it faces legal and practical challenges. Why are they doing it and will it work?

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Ep 553: Nigeria’s new president

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:08 GMT

After a long and contentious election campaign Bola Tinubu has been declared president-elect of Nigeria. What does his victory tell us about the challenges facing Africa’s most populous country and biggest economy?

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Ep 552: The Covid lab leak theory

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:28 GMT

After three years and countless deaths, were the people who think Covid came from a Chinese lab right all along?

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Ep 551: Sue Gray's new job

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:24 GMT

The senior civil servant led the inquiry into Partygate and has now accepted a job as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff causing uproar amongst some Conservative MPs. Is their outrage justified?

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Ep 550: The TikTok fuelled school protests

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:08 GMT

Videos posted on TikTok are thought to be fuelling student protests over uniform and toilet rules. The social media platform says most do not violate its guidelines. But the disruption could reignite the debate about another rule - banning mobile phones in schools.

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Ep 549: Roald Dahl rewritten

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:06 GMT

A major publishing house has revised some of Roald Dahl’s children’s books. Why did it do it?

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Ep 548: Will energy bills rise?

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:49 GMT

The government’s energy price guarantee is due to be scaled back but with the cost of energy falling it is under pressure to maintain it for a little longer, so will bills rise at the end of March?

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Ep 547: Is Brexit now done?

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has done a deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. But has he done enough to get it over the line?

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Ep 546: The great British salad shortage

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:37 GMT

Supermarkets have introduced limits on sales of certain fruit and vegetables due to shortages of fresh produce. They blame bad weather in southern Spain and Morocco but British farmers say it's a more systemic problem.

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Ep 545: Ohio’s train disaster

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:44 GMT

A toxic train derailment in Ohio has become a political football. But what about the residents who fear for their health?

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Ep 544: Invaded: A year at war

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Tortoise has been speaking to a Ukrainian woman ever since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. A year later and the war is still raging. This is Halyna’s story. Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. To access more of our journalism and get invites to exclusive events you can join Tortoise as a member. Visit tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Sense60 for a special offer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 543: A year in Ukraine

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:27 GMT

A year since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine, what are the five key moments which have defined the war so far?

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Ep 542: The search for Nicola Bulley

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:44 GMT

When Nicola Bulley disappeared the police struggled to control the narrative around the investigation and people descended on the small Lancashire village where she went missing.

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Ep 541: North Korea's unlikely leader

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:22 GMT

There has been speculation about whether Kim Jong-un’s young daughter is being lined up to succeed him. But it is more likely that Kim Ju Ae’s public appearances are designed to be a distraction from North Korea’s problems.

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Ep 540: The energy companies force-fitting prepayment meters

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:00:42 GMT

Energy suppliers have agreed to stop forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of vulnerable people. Why was it happening in the first place?

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Ep 539: Nicola Sturgeon resigns

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:28 GMT

Scotland’s first minister has announced she will step aside after eight years in power. What does Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation mean for Scottish independence?

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Ep 538: Syria's struggle for aid

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:33 GMT

The United Nations Humanitarian chief Martin Griffths has acknowledged an international failure to send aid to Syria. Why was it so difficult to get aid in?

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Ep 537: UFOs shot down by the US

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:52 GMT

After shooting down a Chinese spy balloon the US military has downed another three unidentified flying objects. What is going on and are any of them from space?

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Ep 536: A nuisance at the Tate Modern

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:08 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled that the Tate Modern’s viewing platform is a “nuisance” to residents of a nearby luxury high-rise. The case could change the way we think about our right to privacy.

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Ep 535: Manchester City charged

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:21 GMT

The world’s richest club has been charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules. How will Manchester City deal with the upcoming inquiry?

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Ep 534: Andrea Riseborough’s Oscars drama

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:18 GMT

A grassroots Oscars campaign has led to a shock nomination for the star of a small, independent film. What does it tell us about the problems facing the Academy Awards?

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Ep 533: What killed the Teesside crabs?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:22 GMT

Since 2021 dead crabs and lobsters have been washing up along England’s north east coastline. It has left the fishing industry demanding answers about what caused the die-off.

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Ep 532: The accusations against Dominic Raab

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:57 GMT

The deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab is accused of bullying civil servants. Could this be Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s next headache?

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Ep 531: Earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:17 GMT

Deadly earthquakes have struck war torn areas of Syria and parts of neighbouring Turkey that are home to refugees fleeing the conflict. In some places whole neighbourhoods have been destroyed.

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Ep 530: The hundred billion dollar drop

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:51 GMT

How a small investment firm is taking on one of the world’s richest men.

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Ep 529: The death of Tyre Nichols

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:00:46 GMT

A Black man has become yet another victim of police violence in the US. Why does this keep happening?

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Ep 528: OpenAI takes on Google

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:29 GMT

The company that created an AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT poses a threat to Google’s dominance as the market-leading search engine. Is it a sign of things to come?

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Ep 527: Striking pay gap

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:53 GMT

Public sector workers want pay rises to counter the rising cost of living. The government is offering less than they want but it faces a dilemma, because wages are rising in the private sector.

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Ep 526: Probation service failings

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:48 GMT

Jordan McSweeney should have been assessed as a high-risk offender, but he wasn’t. Days after being released from prison he murdered Zara Aleena. What does his case tell us about failings in the probation service?

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Ep 525: Germany’s difficult tank decision

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:35 GMT

After much agonising Germany has agreed to give battle tanks to Ukraine. Why was it so reluctant and what difference will they make?

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Ep 524: Nadhim Zahawi’s taxes

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:21 GMT

The Conservative Party chairman’s tax affairs have been under scrutiny after it was revealed he settled a multimillion-pound tax dispute with HMRC while he was chancellor.

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Ep 523: The Afghan evacuees challenging the government

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:36 GMT

A group of families evacuated from Afghanistan have taken the Home Office to court for mismanaging the scheme set up to support them.

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Ep 522: The fight against AI art

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:57 GMT

Artificial intelligence is being used to create works of art in seconds. What can human artists do to protect their livelihoods against the machines?

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Ep 521: Joe Biden’s classified documents

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:21 GMT

US president Joe Biden is in hot water over his handling of classified government documents. But is it as bad as Donald Trump storing secret papers at his resort in Florida?

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Ep 520: Flat battery: the collapse of BritishVolt

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:49 GMT

The demise of the electric car battery firm is a blow for the UK government’s attempt to phase out petrol and diesel engines by 2030. Can it still realise its electric dreams?

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Ep 519: A British citizen executed by Iran

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:00:23 GMT

Iran has killed a British-Iranian national accused of spying for the UK. What does it tell us about the relationship between the two countries?

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Ep 518: David Carrick: a rapist in the ranks

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:14 GMT

On Monday, Metropolitan police officer David Carrick pleaded guilty to 49 offences including rape and sexual assault. Over 20 years, the Met had nine opportunities to stop him. Why didn't they?

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Ep 517: Russian splits

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:49 GMT

Differing claims about the Russian capture of an eastern Ukrainian town tell us something about the power struggles in the Kremlin.

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Ep 516: Healing the Ozone layer

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:11 GMT

The hole in the Earth’s Ozone layer is shrinking thanks to a landmark international agreement.

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Ep 515: On the frontline of the NHS crisis

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:19 GMT

The NHS is facing significant winter pressures. One nurse explains what it's like working in an Accident & Emergency department.

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Ep 514: Sport's reckoning with risk

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:31 GMT

24-year-old quarterback Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game of Monday night football. Could his injury be a turning point for the NFL?

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Ep 513: What next for the UK’s space industry?

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00:06 GMT

An historic mission to launch satellites from UK soil into orbit has failed. What does it mean for the country’s space race?

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Ep 512: Is Prince Harry winning?

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:00:40 GMT

Prince Harry has made a series of extraordinary claims about the British royal family. But what is he trying to achieve and is he succeeding?

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Ep 511: Riots in Brazil’s Congress

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:37 GMT

On Sunday, thousands of protesters supporting former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazil's parliamentary buildings. How much is Bolsonaro to blame?

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Ep: 510 Andrew Tate arrested

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:58 GMT

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been arrested in Romania as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and rape. Is it the end of his online influence?

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Ep 509: China’s Covid numbers

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:29 GMT

The World Health Organisation has accused China of underrepresenting the severity of its Covid outbreak and the real number of deaths. What do we know about what's really happening?

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Ep 508: Within striking distance?

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:00:21 GMT

Britain is in the middle of yet more train strikes. How close are the unions and the rail companies to a deal?

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Ep 507: War aims

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:26 GMT

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, the chance of peace still seems far away.

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Ep 506: 2023 predictions

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:40 GMT

We’re doing something a little different… and a bit risky. We’re going to kick off the new year by predicting what we think might happen in 2023.

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Ep 505: Sheryl Sandberg leaves Meta

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 02:00:03 GMT

One of the most powerful women in tech left the world’s biggest social media company this year. Alexi Mostrous explains how Sheryl Sandberg’s departure from Meta helps him make sense of 2022.

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Ep 504: The ghost of Boris Johnson

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 06:00:31 GMT

Rishi Sunak has spent his first Christmas as prime minister. It’s been a tumultuous year which saw not one but two of his predecessors removed from office. But with some in the Conservative Party still viewing him as a pretender, there’s still a very real prospect of him being visited by the ghost of Boris Johnson.

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Ep 503: Courting controversy

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:10 GMT

In 2022 the United States Supreme Court has reshaped America through a series of controversial decisions on the climate; religious rights; gun laws and – most momentous of all – abortion.

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Ep 502: The women who could change Iran

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 06:00:20 GMT

This year the stories of two Iranian women – Mahsa Amini and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe – can help us understand the challenges facing Iran’s regime.

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Ep 501: Beth Mead's revenge tour

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:00:59 GMT

In an historic year for English women’s football, one player stood out – Beth Mead. Her journey to success is a story of dedication and bouncing back from knock-backs.

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Ep 500: Comedian, president, wartime leader

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:15 GMT

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thrust President Volodymyr Zelensky onto the international stage and into the spotlight. He’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and honoured with an Oscar but now he needs a victory.

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Ep 499: Britain’s housing crusader

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:52 GMT

This year Kwajo Tweneboa led a searing campaign exposing the squalid living conditions some people are living in, so perhaps it was no surprise when a coroner ruled that a two-year-old boy died from exposure to mould in his home.

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Ep 498: The warrior with a wooden spoon

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:47 GMT

Food prices have soared this year and the arguments about the causes have raged. One campaigner cut through to demand change from government and supermarkets.

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Ep 497: Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:57 GMT

There were legal wranglings, lots of firings and plenty of missteps when one of the world’s richest men bought Twitter. Why did Elon Musk do it and what does it mean for the social network?

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Ep 496: A union leader for our times

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:00:19 GMT

Mick Lynch’s union, the RMT, was one of the first to go on strike this year. Since then many more have taken industrial action to demand better pay and working conditions as the cost of living rises.

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Ep 495: Iran’s public executions

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:24 GMT

Iran has begun publicly executing people who took part in the nationwide protests following the death of Mahsa Amini. The regime has been damaged by the unrest and mass killings could weaken it further.

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Ep 494: Taylor’s Swifties fight back

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:01 GMT

A group of Taylor Swift fans are suing a ticket company for fraud, price fixing and antitrust violations. It’s not the first time Ticketmaster has been criticised.

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Ep 493: Crypto contagion

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested. A month after his cryptocurrency exchange FTX collapsed, what has it revealed about the industry?

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Ep 492: Strike-hit Britain

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:17 GMT

A fresh wave of rail strikes have begun. Nurses, paramedics, postal workers and many others are also planning industrial action this month. What impact will it all have on the economy and people’s lives?

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Ep 491: China's Covid gamble

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:46 GMT

After nearly three years, China has abandoned key parts of its flagship zero-Covid policy.

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Ep 490: The allegations against Crispin Odey

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:00:31 GMT

One of Britain’s richest and most powerful men was cleared of sexual assault last year. Four more women have come forward with similar allegations that Crispin Odey sexually assaulted them, with others alleging that he sexually harassed them at his Mayfair hedge fund company.

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Ep 489: Royal race row

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Lady Susan Hussey has caused a race row after asking a Black charity boss where she was “really” from during a reception at Buckingham Palace.

Who is Ngozi Fulani and why does this come at such a bad time for the royal family?

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Ep 488: Dry World Cup stadiums

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:00:03 GMT

With just days to go before kick-off, Qatar banned beer from its World Cup stadiums. What happens to all the beer?

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Ep 487: Slavery reparations

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:39 GMT

A wealthy Conservative MP whose family made its fortune from the slave trade is facing claims for reparations. The government of Barbados wants him to hand over his plantation on the island.

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Ep 486: The Alzheimer’s drug

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:00:42 GMT

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug called lecanemab has been hailed as an historic breakthrough. But what does it actually mean for people living with the disease?

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Ep 485: After the final whistle

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:00:22 GMT

Iran’s football team has been knocked out of the men’s World Cup, but their refusal to sing the national anthem means they may face repercussions back home. What will happen to them next?

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Ep 484: The return of a Disney hero

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:01 GMT

Bob Iger has returned as CEO of Disney two years after stepping down. What does his comeback tell us about the challenges for Disney and other streaming services?

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Ep 483: The boy killed by mould

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:52 GMT

Awaab Ishak was two-years-old when he died because of exposure to mould in his home. How does that happen in modern Britain?

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Ep 482: China’s Covid protests

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:42 GMT

In China, large scale dissent has burst onto the streets for the first time in decades and President Xi Jinping has been directly criticised. Why now?

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Ep 481: Big pay for big bosses

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:17 GMT

The chief executives of the UK’s biggest listed companies have seen their pay soar. On average, they were paid 30% more this year compared to last year. What’s driving the increase?

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Ep 480: Brexit is back

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:41 GMT

Reports that “senior government figures” are considering a Swiss-style trade deal with the European Union caused an instant backlash. Why are we talking about Brexit again?

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Ep 479: Fifa’s boss fights back

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:40 GMT

A day before the Qatar World Cup began, Gianni Infantino came to the defence of the host nation. After his surprising monologue at a press conference it was clear football and politics would continue to collide under his leadership.

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Ep 478: Tech giants cut jobs

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:08 GMT

Amazon, Meta, Twitter and Microsoft have all announced they are cutting staff. What’s happening in the tech industry?

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Ep 477: Life after climate change

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

The UN climate talks ended without progress on cutting fossil fuels, so what happens next?

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Ep 476: A brutal killing in the Russia-Ukraine war

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:39 GMT

A Russian mercenary group has ruthlessly executed one of its former members who defected to Ukraine – but how did he end up back in Russian hands?

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Ep 475: Hunt's autumn statement

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:40 GMT

The chancellor has announced a raft of new tax rises and spending cuts designed to keep inflation down as the country enters recession.

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Ep 474: Trump is back

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:38 GMT

The man who tried to stage a coup to stay in power has announced he is running for president again. Donald Trump still has his passionate supporters, but does he have a path back to the White House?

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Ep 473: Campaigners at COP

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:51 GMT

The changing face of COP’s young climate activists.

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Ep 472: Crypto implosion

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:23 GMT

Could the implosion of the crypto exchange FTX trigger a wider meltdown in the world of digital currencies?

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Ep 471: Reservist NHS army

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:12 GMT

One man’s idea to create a Territorial Army for the NHS to help it deal with future crises…

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Ep 470: Trump’s enemy within

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

The midterm elections in the United States were supposed to deliver a Republican red wave to sweep away Democrats. But the wave never came – and that has big implications for Donald Trump who is facing a new rival in his own party.

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Ep 469: Williamson pays the price

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:08 GMT

Gavin Williamson has been forced to leave the cabinet for the third time since 2019. Why did he have to go and what questions does it raise about the prime minister’s judgement?

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Ep 468: Albania’s asylum seekers

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:17 GMT

Home secretary Suella Braverman singled out Albanians when talking about migrants crossing the Channel in small boats. Why might more be coming to the UK?

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Ep 467: Recharging Britain’s battery plans

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:29 GMT

Plans to build a factory that makes batteries for electric cars have been thrown into doubt. What does it mean for the UK’s electric vehicle revolution?

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Ep 466: Just Stop Oil

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:36 GMT

Protestors from the climate activist group have glued themselves to roads, smeared cake on a waxwork of King Charles and thrown tomato soup at a Van Gogh painting. Who are the people risking criminal records in the name of their cause?

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Ep 465: The return of Suella Braverman

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Suella Braverman was sacked as home secretary after breaking the ministerial code. Six days later Rishi Sunak appointed her as home secretary again. Why?

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Ep 464: Climate talks: blah blah blah?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:52 GMT

A year on from Cop26 in Glasgow, are the UN’s climate talks really saving humanity from a climate catastrophe?

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Ep 463: Flexing for Qatar

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:48 GMT

The foreign secretary suggested LGBTQ football fans should “flex and compromise” when visiting the Qatar World Cup. His comments reveal a truth about relations with strategically important countries that don’t respect human rights.

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Ep 462: Bird flu flies high

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:25 GMT

Orders to keep all captive birds and poultry indoors will be extended across the whole of England to try to contain a virulent strain of bird flu that is threatening to wipe out some wild species.

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Ep 461: Gas price crash

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:18 GMT

The price of wholesale gas is falling but that doesn’t necessarily mean energy bills will go down. Why?

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Ep 460: Hu Jintao’s mysterious exit

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:17 GMT

The former president of China was publicly hauled out of an important political meeting last week. The Chinese government says he’d fallen ill, but was it actually a power play by Xi Jinping?

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Ep 459: Not-so-disposable vapes

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:48 GMT

Single-use vapes are increasingly popular with young people. But what about their impact on the environment?

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Ep 458: Policing the police

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:34 GMT

A new report has exposed how the Metropolitan Police deals with wrongdoing within its ranks. Who is the woman holding a mirror up to the Met and what has she found?

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Ep 457: Rish-uffle

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:42 GMT

The second Conservative leadership contest of the year was conducted with almost no discussion of actual policy, so what kind of prime minister might Rishi Sunak be?

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Ep 456: Disappearing crabs

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT

The US snow crab harvest has been cancelled after billions of them went missing from the waters around Alaska. The industry is normally worth $132 million a year. What caused them to vanish?

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Ep 455: Liz Truss quits

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:00:38 GMT

Liz Truss will go down in history as Britain’s shortest serving prime minister. How did we get here and what happens next?

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Ep 454: China’s beatings on British soil

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:54 GMT

In yet another sign of China’s disrespect for human rights, Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors were dragged into the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester and beaten up. What does it mean for UK-China relations?

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Ep 453: General Armageddon

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:39 GMT

Vladimir Putin has appointed a man with a ruthless reputation to command his war in Ukraine. What does Sergei Surovikin tell us about the state of Russia’s invasion?

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Ep 452: "There hasn't been a coup"

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:19 GMT

A cabinet minister insisted that "there hasn't been a coup" and that Liz Truss “is not under a desk”. But you wouldn’t have blamed the prime minister if she was after her new chancellor dismantled the mini budget and with it, her political project.

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Ep 451: The robot artist

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Ai-Da made history when she became the first robot to give evidence to the House of Lords. The hearing was an important examination of the role of artificial intelligence in the arts.

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Ep 450: Iran’s protest movement

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:00:01 GMT

Anti-government protests have taken place on Iran’s streets, at universities and schools, and oil refineries. Could it become a movement that eventually topples the regime?

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Ep 449: Mortgage mayhem

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:46 GMT

Last month’s mini-budget has thrown the property market into crisis. Where does that leave first-time buyers?

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Ep 448: A bridge too far

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:36 GMT

A huge explosion has damaged a bridge linking Russia and Crimea. Why has it triggered such a furious response from the Kremlin?

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Ep 447: Little fires everywhere

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:42 GMT

Michael Gove ignited the first rebellion against Liz Truss last week, and fanned the flames of others. Now, as MPs return to Parliament, the prime minister must win back a fractious and conflicted party if she is to retain power.

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Ep 446: Australia's ISIS brides

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:00:39 GMT

A secret mission by the Australian government has paved the way for 16 women and 42 children currently held in a Syrian detention camp to be repatriated. Why is the policy shift so significant for the UK?

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Ep 445: Bye Bye Try Guy

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:48 GMT

Youtuber Ned Fulmer has fallen from grace after it was revealed that he was having an affair with one of his employees. What does the scandal tell us about the world of internet stars and the stories they tell about themselves?

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Ep 444: Brazil's next president

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:03 GMT

After a first round of voting, Brazilians will head back to the polls at the end of the month to choose their next president. Why is this election so important?

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Ep 443: A mess in chess

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:24 GMT

The game’s greatest player has accused his opponent of cheating, throwing the world of chess into turmoil. What does it mean for its future?

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Ep 442: Shorting the pound

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:27 GMT

There have been reports that some hedge-fund bosses made huge profits by betting that the pound would fall. They did it by shorting the market. How does it work?

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Ep 441: The death of Molly Russell

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:39 GMT

14 year old Molly Russell viewed images of self harm and suicide on social media in the months before she died. A coroner has now concluded that the content was “unsafe” and it contributed to her death.

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Ep 440: Growth gamble

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:53 GMT

The markets are in turmoil, the International Monetary Fund has openly criticised the government and the Bank of England has been forced to take emergency action. But the government is sticking to its plan, so how could it deliver growth?

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Ep 439: Take frack control

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:38 GMT

Geology, public opinion and even some of her own MPs are opposed to Liz Truss’s plan to lift the ban on fracking for gas. Will it ever happen?

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Ep 438: Cornered rat

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Vladimir Putin is backed into a corner. His war in Ukraine isn’t going to plan and he’s losing the support of allies.

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Ep 437: Maxi budget

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:25 GMT

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng set out the government’s economic plans in a so-called mini budget. But his tax cuts and plans for government borrowing are some of the biggest in living memory.

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Ep 436: Starmer’s big pitch

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:01 GMT

With a new prime minister to oppose and a general election less than two years away, what’s the Labour leader’s new message to voters?

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Ep 435: Unrest in Iran

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:24 GMT

The death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, has sparked anti-government protests across Iran. Could they be a tipping point for the Islamic Republic?

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Ep 434: Mini budget, big money

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:28 GMT

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will set out the government’s economic plans in a mini budget. The focus will be on growing the economy. This is how he will try to do it and who will benefit.

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Ep 433: Italy’s far-right firebrand

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:40 GMT

Giorgia Meloni is on course to become Italy’s next prime minister. If elected she would be the first woman to hold the position and the country’s first far-right leader since Benito Mussolini.

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Ep 432: Could there be blackouts?

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:00:52 GMT

Prices have been frozen but Britain could still experience energy shortages. How likely is it that we'll see blackouts this winter?

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Ep 431: The Queen’s funeral

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:01:44 GMT

Ten official days of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II end with a state funeral at Westminster Abbey and a burial at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. This is what to expect.

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Ep 430: William and Harry: divided in grief

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:48 GMT

Princes William and Harry have stood side-by-side to remember their grandmother, the Queen. Will their public displays of solidarity lead to an improvement in their relationship?

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Ep 429: The killing of Chris Kaba

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:43 GMT

A firearms officer has been suspended after Chris Kaba was shot dead whilst driving a car that had been flagged by number plate recognition cameras. He was unarmed. His case will be the first challenge for the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

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Ep 428: Is Ukraine winning?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:23 GMT

Since the start of September Ukraine has made sweeping gains in the east of the country. How significant is it?

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Ep 427: Will Charles be a Green King?

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:11 GMT

Charles championed the environment as Prince of Wales. How will he use his influence as King?

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Ep 426: The rule of King Charles

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:00:18 GMT

It is thought that Britain's new monarch will favour a slimmed down royal family. What will this look like?

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Ep 425: Operation London Bridge

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:04:38 GMT

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday afternoon. For 70 years she was a constant figurehead. So what happens now?

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Ep 424: Tackling period poverty

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:17 GMT

In August, Jason Grant became the Period Dignity Officer for Tayside. After an outcry over the job being given to a man he resigned and the role was abolished. But that doesn’t mean the issue has gone away.

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Ep 423: Troubles for Truss

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:01:29 GMT

As prime minister, Liz Truss faces a raft of problems: energy price rises fuelled by the war in Ukraine, a struggling economy and the NHS under pressure. How might she deal with them?

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Ep 422: Kim's sister

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:06 GMT

Since her father's death in 2011, Kim Yo Jong has risen through the ranks of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party. How influential is she in the secretive state?

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Ep 421: Life on hold

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:01:39 GMT

Faiz Seddeqi was a security guard at the British embassy in Kabul. He and his family were evacuated to the UK when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, but more than a year later they are still living in a hotel.

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Ep 420: Who chooses?

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 01:00:16 GMT

The next prime minister will be decided by Conservative Party members, but we know very little about them. So Tortoise has asked the Conservative Party to tell us and threatened legal action if it doesn’t.

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Ep 419: Man of the Hole

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:00:53 GMT

The last member of one of Brazil’s uncontacted indigenous tribes has died. What does his story tell us about Brazil’s indigenous people?

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Ep 418: Vaccine wars

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:30 GMT

A truce between rival pharmaceutical companies is over. Moderna is suing Pfizer/BioNTech over claims it used patented technology to make its Covid vaccine.

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Ep 417: Justice for justice

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:04 GMT

Last week, criminal barristers voted in favour of an indefinite strike over pay and conditions. What's happening in our criminal justice system?

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Ep 416: Invaded: The war at six months

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Since February we have been telling the story of Halyna, a Ukrainian woman who woke up one morning to find her country at war. We catch up with her, six months on.

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Ep 415: The sprinter twice stopped

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT

A Black sprinter was twice stopped by the police while driving. What does his story reveal about institutional racism in the Met?

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Ep 414: Customers vs. the energy companies

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:52 GMT

Grassroots campaign group Don't Pay UK are threatening a mass non-payment of energy bills. What impact would that have?

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Ep 413: Supersonic travel returns

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:15 GMT

More than two decades after Concorde retired, airline companies are placing orders for a new supersonic passenger jet. What’s different this time?

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Ep 412: Adam Neumann’s comeback

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:53 GMT

The founder of WeWork left the company in disgrace in 2019. But Adam Neumann is back in business with a real estate startup. Who is betting on his latest venture and why?

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Ep 411: The attack on Salman Rushdie

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 01:00:23 GMT

The British-Indian writer has been seriously injured after being stabbed at a literary event in the US. What does Iran have to do with it?

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Ep 410: The women taking on the Taliban

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:00:29 GMT

One year on from the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, a group of women took to the streets to protest. What's life like for them?

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Ep 409: Meta moves

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:53 GMT

Top executives are leaving the company or relocating away from its headquarters. TikTok is beating Instagram and the “meta-verse” is in danger. What’s going on at Facebook’s parent company, Meta?

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Ep 408: Donald Trump’s document stash

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:00:17 GMT

The FBI discovered 11 sets of classified documents at Donald Trump’s Palm Beach home, some of them were top secret. What will the fallout be for the former president?

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Ep 407: Labour’s union spat

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:00:31 GMT

Why is the Labour Party finding it so hard to deal with the trade union movement?

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Ep 406: Returning treasures

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:00:26 GMT

The Horniman Museum’s decision to return a collection of Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian government will increase pressure on the British Museum to do the same. But how significant is the move?

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Ep 405: Alex Jones meets the truth

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:29 GMT

US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages to the family of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, but has his day in court come too late in America’s battle for truth?

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Ep 404: NHS crisis: a junior doctor’s view

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:35 GMT

New junior doctors have just completed their first week working in England’s hospitals. With the NHS facing a summer crisis, what’s it been like?

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"We have worked hard to ensure that robust educational and personal support mechanisms for F1 doctors are in place, such as named clinical and educational supervisors, a shadowing period prior to commencing in post, and structured teaching programmes.

We know that Foundation doctors may have been exposed to a range of traumatic and distressing experiences as they begin their medical careers, but we would like to encourage them to seek the support that is available through their supervisor networks and their training programme directors." - Dr Mike Masding, Lead Foundation School Director at Health Education England

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Ep 403: Profiting from energy prices

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:33 GMT

Oil and gas companies have made massive profits as household energy bills soar. Could they be doing more to help consumers?

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Ep 402: Taiwan tensions

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:49 GMT

Relations between the US and China were already strained before Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. So why did Nancy Pelosi go, despite the warnings?

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Ep 401: Monkeypox: what we know

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:00:06 GMT

The virus is spreading and the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency. How is monkeypox infecting people and who needs to be vaccinated first?

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Ep 400: China's trafficked women

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:00:05 GMT

There are almost 40 million more men than women in China, which is fuelling the illegal trafficking of women to be brides that’s spilling over into neighbouring countries.

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Ep 399: Boris Johnson: what next?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:01 GMT

A campaign led by businessman and Conservative donor Lord Cruddas to “Bring Back Boris” looks unlikely to succeed, so what might Boris Johnson do next?

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Ep 398: England’s women victorious

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:00:57 GMT

England’s women have won the European Championship for the first time in their history. But what does their victory mean for the future of the game, and what needs to be done to ensure its legacy isn’t lost?

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Ep 397: Trump under pressure

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:01:08 GMT

The January 6th hearings might have paused for the summer, but the other investigations into Donald Trump’s actions are only picking up pace. What does it mean for the former president, and will he run in 2024?

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Ep 396: Liz Truss’s pitch for PM

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:00:01 GMT

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are going head-to-head to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. In the second of two Sensemaker episodes we look at what the foreign secretary believes and what she might do if she wins.

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Ep 395: Mass shootings and the media

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:24 GMT

Since the start of 2022 there have been more than 300 mass shootings in the United States. The public rarely sees the violent reality of mass shootings, so when journalists do get hold of images from them, is it their duty to publish them?

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Ep 394: Holiday homes under the hammer

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:14 GMT

Scotland’s Highland council has introduced a scheme to reduce the number of properties used as second homes and holiday lets. It’s not the first one to try. Will it work?

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Ep 393: Rishi Sunak’s pitch for PM

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:08 GMT

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are going head-to-head to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. In the first of two Sensemaker episodes we look at what the former chancellor believes and what he might do if he wins.

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Ep 392: Zelensky’s purge

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 04:00:57 GMT

Ukraine’s president has removed two top government officials citing many cases of treason in the two powerful organisations they led. What impact have the collaborators had and how serious is the problem?

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Ep 391: Return of Q

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 01:00:00 GMT

The leader of QAnon, the conspiracy theory that believes the US is run by Satanic baby-eating paedophiles, is back. What does it mean for America?

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Ep 390: Covid's new sub-variants

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:00:37 GMT

At the start of July, one in eighteen people in the UK were infected with Covid because of two new Omicron sub-variants. How worried should we be about rising cases?

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Ep 389: The basketball star taken prisoner

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:02 GMT

Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia on drug charges since February. The US government may have a way of getting her out – by releasing a man nicknamed “The Merchant of Death”.

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Ep 388: The end of cheap chicken

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:30 GMT

Chicken is the UK’s favourite meat and that’s partly because it’s cheap. Per kilo it costs less than a pint of lager. But it looks unlikely that prices can stay that low. Why is the cost of chicken rising?

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Ep 387: After America's abortion ban

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

In a Sensemaker special, feminist and best-selling writer Caroline Criado Perez explains how limiting abortion rights harms women.

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Ep 386: Musk ditches Twitter deal

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 04:00:15 GMT

Elon Musk has decided not to buy Twitter and now the social media platform is suing him. What is he up to and what can Twitter do about it?

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Ep 385: Londongrad revisited

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:00:18 GMT

Boris Johnson has finally admitted to meeting a former KGB officer without officials in a palace in Italy. Why does it matter?

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Ep 384: Picking the Prime Minister

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:12 GMT

The Conservative Party has begun choosing its new leader. How will the contest work, and who will pick the next prime minister?

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Ep 383: Britain's fuel protests

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:09 GMT

High fuel prices are causing pain for motorists. Some have even taken part in “go slow” protests on motorways. Can the cost of petrol and diesel be controlled?

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Ep 382: Nicola Sturgeon’s referendum

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has proposed a date for a second independence referendum. Why now, and will it happen?

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Ep 381: Boris Johnson's legacy

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:00:03 GMT

Boris Johnson has quit after losing the confidence of his parliamentary party and squandering an 80 seat majority in less than three years. What did he achieve in that time?

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Ep 380: Johnson on the brink

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:38 GMT

Chris Pincher’s drunken night at a private members club has set off an extraordinary series of events that could lead to Boris Johnson being ousted as prime minister. How did we get here?

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Ep 379: Women’s football fight for equality

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:13:58 GMT

As the Women’s European football championships starts in England, Norwegian superstar Ada Hegerberg will be hoping to light up the tournament after a five-year absence in protest at sporting inequality in her country.

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Ep 378: Afghanistan’s slide to disaster

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:22 GMT

Afghanistan is reeling from its deadliest earthquake in two decades at a time when it is already facing a humanitarian crisis. The Taliban government has appealed for help from the international community. But will it ease the sanctions it imposed when the group swept to power last year?

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Ep 377: Porn king under pressure

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:08 GMT

The man behind MindGeek, which owns some of the world’s biggest porn sites, has lost his CEO and chief operating officer recently. Staff have also been fired. What is going on at the company?

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Ep 376: The star witness

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:54 GMT

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson gave some remarkable testimony about Donald Trump’s behaviour to the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. But do her revelations make criminal charges against the former president more likely?

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Ep 375: Check the label

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:00:04 GMT

The UK has the highest level of obesity in western Europe. Will better food labels help us break free of junk food?

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Ep 374: Roe v. Wade overturned

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:50 GMT

The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a 50 year old ruling that guaranteed a woman’s right to abortion. Why did it make the decision and what can pro-choice supporters do now?

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Ep 373: Ending life support: who decides?

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:10 GMT

A 12-year-old boy was declared legally dead by a judge, who ruled that he should be taken off life support. His mother, Hollie Dance, will fight that decision in the Court of Appeal.

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Ep 372: Farewell to tennis' golden generation

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:00:15 GMT

For the last two decades, a golden generation has dominated tennis' biggest tournaments. But does this year's Wimbledon mark the end of an era?

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Ep 371: Glastonbury at 50

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:00:51 GMT

Glastonbury Festival is back for its 50th year. It’s grown a lot since the 1970s to become the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. But apart from its size, how else has it changed and who is it for?

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Ep 370: World swimming’s trans decision

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:42 GMT

Swimming’s world governing body, Fina, has decided to bar transgender women from elite female competitions. Could other sports now follow?

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Ep 369: G'day, ma'am

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:10 GMT

Australia has just appointed its first assistant minister for the republic. Matt Thistlethwaite’s job is to oversee the transition toward establishing an Australian republic with an Australian head of state. But will he be successful?

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Ep 368: Liz Cheney's battle for truth

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:41 GMT

The Republican party has turned against Liz Cheney for her part in the January 6th committee investigations. But for her, telling the truth about what happened on that day matters more than anything else.

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Ep 367: Rail strikes

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:00:34 GMT

There’s going to be serious disruption to Britain’s train network this week as staff walk out in the biggest rail strike for three decades. What's behind the industrial action?

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Ep 366: I am Lamda

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:14 GMT

Claims that Google’s AI has become sentient raise questions about the possibility of machine consciousness, and the threat of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence.

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Ep 365: Sentenced to death

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Two captured British fighters have been sentenced to death by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. Another has been killed in fighting. What responsibilities, if any, does the British government have to them?

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Ep 364: The Guptas arrested in Dubai

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:23 GMT

Two brothers from the wealthy Gupta family have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates. They're wanted by South Africa on criminal and money-laundering charges. But will they be extradited?

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Ep 363: Long Covid: What do we know?

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:48 GMT

Around two million people in the UK are living with long Covid. We know the signs and symptoms but we still don’t know all that much about what exactly causes it – and how patients can get better, sooner.

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Ep 362: Red Wall vs Blue Wall

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:38 GMT

Boris Johnson faces a dual electoral challenge. Two constituencies that the Conservatives won in 2019 will elect new MPs on the same day. One is in southern England and the other is in the north, so what’s happening in these two very different seats?

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Ep 361: Britain's airport chaos

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:48 GMT

Flights are being cancelled and people are queuing for hours at Britain's airports. What's causing the chaos and how long will it last?

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Ep 360: Britain's democratic disillusionment

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:00:25 GMT

Twelve years since the Conservatives took power and six since the EU referendum, voters are dissatisfied with their representatives, divided by demography and distrustful of a system that seems stacked against them.

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Ep 359: The fight for eastern Ukraine

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:27 GMT

Fierce battles are raging for control of the Donbas region, a key target for Vladimir Putin. Both Russia and Ukraine are claiming successes, but who is really winning?

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Ep 358: Paying the pay rise price

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:00:03 GMT

With inflation at a 40 year high, the Bank of England's governor has suggested workers shouldn’t ask for a pay rise because of worries it could fuel price rises. But what’s the reality?

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Ep 357: Hungary for Russian oil

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:15 GMT

The EU is banning almost 90% of Russian oil imports by 2023. But it stopped short of a total embargo because Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban objected. What impact will it have on Russia’s economy?

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Ep 356: The return of Kendrick Lamar

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:03 GMT

After a five-year silence the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is back with a new album and a headline performance at Glastonbury. What’s in store?

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Ep 355: The monkeypox outbreak

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:24 GMT

The recent outbreak of monkeypox has been described by health experts as a "highly unusual" event. Why's it happening now?

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Ep 354: Cryptocrash

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:27 GMT

Two crypto tokens collapsed leaving one man looking a bit silly. What can we learn from the demise of Terra and Luna?

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Ep 353: North Korea's "fever"

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:41 GMT

For two years, North Korea shut itself off from the world and boasted about its zero Covid cases. Now, the country has reported its first case of Covid-19. What could a sudden surge in the country mean for the rest of the world?

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Ep 352: Uvalde: another American school massacre

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:46 GMT

The gunman who killed 21 people including 19 children at a school in Uvalde, Texas used two AR-15 assault rifles. Why, despite so many mass shootings, can you still buy military-style weapons in America?

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Ep 351: The Met's next commissioner

Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:01 GMT

Applications for the next commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police have now closed. Who are the runners and riders?

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Ep 350: A Russian war crime

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:19 GMT

A 21-year-old Russian soldier has been jailed for life for killing an unarmed civilian in the early days of the invasion. What does it mean and how might the Kremlin retaliate?

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Ep 349: The family that crashed a country

Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:54 GMT

Running Sri Lanka is the Rajapaksa family business. Gotabaya is the president and at one point last year there were five of them in the cabinet. Now the country is on the verge of economic collapse.

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Ep 348: Unstoppable inflation?

Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:19 GMT

The governor of the Bank of England warned last week that inflation could get worse – and that most things driving price rises are beyond his control. But others say the Bank was slow to act when prices first started going up. Could it have done more?

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Ep 347: Grimsby’s proud East Marshians

Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:55 GMT

The East Marsh estate in Grimsby is one of the UK’s most deprived communities. But a charity is trying to change that – one house purchase at a time.

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Ep 346: A u-turn on torture

Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:47 GMT

In 2020 the government tried to pass legislation that would have made it harder to prosecute British troops for war crimes like torture. This is how one group of campaigners forced it to rethink the Overseas Operations Bill.

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Ep 345: The lifelong LGBT+ activist

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:02 GMT

For more than fifty years, Peter Tatchell has been fighting for LGBT+ rights. His work isn’t done yet.

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Ep 344: Covid’s bereaved families

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:43 GMT

A group of people united by one haunting question have come together to form the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice. They’ve got the public inquiry they campaigned for, but there’s still a long way to go until they get answers.

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Ep 343: The social housing activist

Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:58 GMT

Since 2021, housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa has been travelling up and down the country visiting substandard homes, documenting the conditions and interviewing tenants. His campaigning is making a difference.

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Ep 342: A new Marcos for the Philippines

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:33 GMT

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has won the presidency of the Philippines by a landslide. But he's not the first Ferdinand Marcos to rule the country. Why is his election so historic?

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Ep 341: Netflix’s Tudum problem

Thu, 12 May 2022 04:00:54 GMT

The fansite Tudum was announced by Netflix last year in a bid to boost its offer to subscribers, bringing with it a whole suite of new writers and content creators. But when Netflix’s share price dropped the new staff were one of the first things to go. What happened?

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Ep 340: Beergate

Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:26 GMT

Labour leader Keir Starmer is currently under a police investigation for breaching Covid-19 lockdown rules. If fined, he says he'll resign. How did we get here and what does this mean for prime minister Boris Johnson?

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Ep 339: HRT: the Davina effect?

Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:05 GMT

The UK is currently facing a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shortage. Could it have been avoided?

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Ep 338: Trouble in paradise

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:00:50 GMT

The British Virgin Islands has been beset by scandals. The premier was arrested on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, and a separate inquiry found evidence of state corruption. How did it come to this?

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Ep 337: Time for a windfall tax?

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:54 GMT

Bumper profits posted by the world’s biggest oil and gas producers have reinvigorated calls in the UK for a windfall tax. Could it solve the cost of living crisis?

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Ep 336: Overturning Roe

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:25 GMT

A leaked opinion by the US Supreme Court suggests that it could reverse an historic ruling that gives women the right to have an abortion. What impact would that have?

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Ep 335: Westminster wrongdoing

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:16 GMT

The rotten culture at Westminster has been exposed once again. Has anything changed since allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying first emerged in 2017?

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Ep 334: A Capitol coup attempt?

Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:07 GMT

A congressional committee is investigating what happened on January 6th 2021 and in the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol. This is what it has uncovered so far.

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Ep 333: Invaded: Mariupol’s last defence

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:28 GMT

Russian forces have reduced Mariupol to ruins. But they are still meeting fierce resistance at the city’s steel plant, where Ukrainian fighters are deep underground. Halyna’s cousin is one of them.

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Ep 332: Jacob Rees-Mogg's crusade against wfh

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:14 GMT

The Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency wants to get civil servants back in the office. Why is he so bothered about it?

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Ep 331: Elon Musk goes shopping

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:56 GMT

Twitter's board has accepted Elon Musk's offer to buy the social media company for around $44 billion. But what's he going to do with it?

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Ep 330: Life under Shanghai’s lockdown

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:00:03 GMT

China is powering on with its zero-Covid policy as cases rise, more cities go into lockdown, and thousands are moved into special quarantine facilities. What does this mean for the people living there?

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Ep 329: Sinn Fein's election hopes

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:17 GMT

Voters in Northern Ireland will elect a new assembly on 5th May. Polls suggest Sinn Fein could for the first time defeat unionists to become the largest party.

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Ep 328: France's choice

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:01 GMT

Marine Le Pen is running Emmanuel Macron closer than before in the French presidential race. What’s behind her popularity?

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Ep 327: The Rwanda plan

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:51 GMT

The UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has raised both ethical and legal questions. Why is it still pressing ahead?

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Ep 326: Russia’s new commander in Ukraine

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:08 GMT

A new phase of Russia’s invasion has begun and Vladimir Putin has put a new general in charge. What do we know about him and what does it mean for the war in Ukraine?

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Ep 325: Elon Musk vs. Twitter

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:26 GMT

Elon Musk’s relationship with Twitter has gone from prolific tweeter to becoming its largest shareholder, nearly joining its board and then launching a hostile takeover bid. What is he trying to do?

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Ep 324: Partygate: Johnson and Sunak fined

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:03 GMT

Boris Johnson and chancellor Rishi Sunak have been fined for breaking lockdown rules in Downing Street. A couple of months ago it could have led to the Prime Minister’s resignation, but things are different now. What’s changed?

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Ep 323: Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:51 GMT

History was made last week when Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the first ever Black woman to serve as a United States Supreme Court judge. But her confirmation hearings were marred by baseless verbal attacks from Republican Senators. Why did they do it?

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Ep 322: The chancellor’s non-dom wife

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:55 GMT

Revelations that Rishi Sunak's wife chose to avoid paying UK income tax through her non-dom status have created a political storm for the Chancellor. But were they in the wrong?

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Ep 321: Invaded: Russian atrocities

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:27 GMT

Like many Ukrainians, Halyna and her parents are returning to homes they fled just a few weeks ago. But the carnage left behind is beginning to emerge.

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Ep 320: The conversion therapy conversion

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 04:00:57 GMT

The government’s conversion therapy ban is going ahead, but will not cover trans people. Why?

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Ep 319: Why can’t the UN do more for Ukraine?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:32 GMT

The United Nations is stuck. Russia wields the power of its veto to block any Security Council resolutions condemning its invasion of Ukraine. How did it come to this?

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Ep 318: The recovering Russian ruble

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:20 GMT

When Russia invaded Ukraine, the country's currency tumbled. More than a month on, it looks like it's bounced back. But has it?

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Ep 317: The gender pay gap bot

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:01 GMT

On International Women's Day, a Twitter bot drew attention to the gender pay gap in Britain's biggest companies. But does the data they report tell them full story?

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Ep 316: Stan the T-Rex

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:17 GMT

When a T-Rex fossil was sold to an anonymous buyer in 2020, palaeontologists worried that the skeleton could be lost to science. Eighteen months later, the fossil has reappeared. But is it good news for researchers?

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Ep 315: Partygate spin

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:16 GMT

Twenty fines have been handed out to people in government who breached lockdown rules by going to parties in Number 10 and elsewhere across Whitehall. Throughout this saga the government has ducked and dived, but can it continue to deny laws were broken?

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Ep 314: The Scheherazade: Putin's yacht?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:53 GMT

One of the world's largest yachts is currently in the Tuscan resort of Marina di Carrara. Who it belongs to is disputed but there are suspicions it could be owned by Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Ep 313: Child Q

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:57 GMT

A 15-year-old black school girl who was suspected of carrying cannabis was strip searched by police officers at her school. How unusual is this?

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Ep 312: Nigeria’s endless fuel crisis

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:19 GMT

Nigeria’s growing population keeps facing fuel shortages despite it being Africa’s largest oil producer. Why?

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Ep 311: P&O all at sea

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:00:25 GMT

The decision to sack 800 staff via Zoom and replace them with cheaper agency workers seemed to surprise many. But there were signs of what was to come.

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Ep 310: A degree of controversy

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:45 GMT

After Tony Sewell chaired the controversial Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities the University of Nottingham decided to revoke their offer of an honorary degree. Was it justified?

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Ep 309: Spring statement: what does it mean for you?

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Yesterday’s economic update was not a Budget, but with the cost of living soaring Rishi Sunak was facing calls to ease the squeeze. Did the chancellor rise to the challenge?

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Ep 308: The hostage left behind

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:22 GMT

When a 40-year-old debt was settled between Britain and Iran last week, two British hostages were allowed to return home. So why was Morad Tahbaz, also a British hostage, left behind?

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Ep 307: The propagandist and the protestor

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:07 GMT

The Kremlin has near total control over the media in Russia, so when one woman demonstrated against the Ukraine war live on air, she disrupted the narrative. What do we know about the protestor and the presenter she interrupted?

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Ep 306: Putin: what do we know about him?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:59 GMT

Western leaders are trying to predict the Russian president's next move. Some believe he has become isolated. What do we know about Vladimir Putin's life?

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Ep 305: Invaded: A family reunited

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:11 GMT

Halyna’s parents attempt to escape their hometown in eastern Ukraine.

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Ep 304: Nazanin freed

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:02 GMT

British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has returned home to the UK after being held hostage by Iran for nearly six years. What do we know about why she was finally released?

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Ep 303: Russia-Ukraine: Whose side is China on?

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:44:08 GMT

President Xi Jinping has said his friendship with Vladimir Putin has "no limits". So what does he make of Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

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Ep 302: The Russian convoy

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:00:26 GMT

A 40-mile column of Russian trucks, tanks and armoured vehicles was a symbol of its military might. But then it got stuck. What does it tell us about the invasion of Ukraine?

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Ep 301: Endurance endures

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:20 GMT

The frozen seascape just off Antarctica, home to a sunken ship for 106 years, is one of the most scientifically important ecosystems on the planet. What can it teach us about climate change?

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Ep 300: Invaded: Realities of war

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:34 GMT

In Lviv, Halyna feels quite far from the invasion. But for her parents, who live near the border with Russia, it is very real.

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Ep 299: The UK and Ukrainian refugees

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:57 GMT

Two weeks on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the UK has only granted 760 visas to Ukrainian refugees. Why?

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Ep 298: Prosecuting Russia’s crimes

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:06 GMT

Accused of committing war crimes, Russia is being investigated by the international criminal court. But prosecuting those responsible will not be easy.

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Ep 297: The return of Viktor Yanukovych?

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Ousted in 2014, the corrupt former president could be Vladimir Putin’s pick to replace Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine.

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Ep 296: NATO says no to Ukraine no-fly zone

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:45 GMT

Ukrainian activist Daria Kaleniuk made an impassioned plea to Boris Johnson for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, but NATO doesn’t want to risk a direct confrontation with Russia. She tells Tortoise why she thinks it is the wrong decision.

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Ep 295: Invaded: Escape from Kyiv

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:49 GMT

Just a few days ago, Halyna was a young woman living a peaceful life in Ukraine's capital. Now she has been forced to flee because of the war.

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Ep 294: Adapt to survive

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:32 GMT

Flash flooding in Sydney comes in the same week a major report offered the ‘bleakest warning yet’ on the impacts of climate breakdown, but it's not entirely out of our control yet.

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Ep 293: Germany’s historic shift

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:06 GMT

Germany has overturned decades-old security and foreign policy doctrines in the face of Russia’s aggression in eastern Europe. How did it happen?

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Ep 292: Judging Russian dissent

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:34 GMT

There have been protests and high profile Russians have criticised the invasion of Ukraine. But how do you work out the true extent of opposition to Putin’s war?

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Ep 291: From comedian to wartime president

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:58 GMT

Before Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky faced criticism at home. Now he is a wartime leader rising to the moment.

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Ep 290: Invaded: A view from Kyiv

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:32 GMT

A Ukrainian woman describes the day her country was invaded by Russia.

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Ep 289: Needle spiking: what really happened?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:08 GMT

Last autumn, reports of women being spiked with needles in clubs or at parties began to circulate. But months on, no confirmed cases have been found. So what happened?

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Ep 288: Nearly bitcoin billionaires

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:25 GMT

The case of a couple accused of attempting to launder $4.5 billion worth of bitcoin teaches us a lot about cryptocurrency and its place in the economy. You can read more about this case in Tortoise's Sensemaker newsletter: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2022/02/17/sensemaker-220217/

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Ep 287: The legacy of Jamal Edwards

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:56 GMT

Tributes have flooded in for music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who has died at the age of 31, a Youtube star who helped propel British rap and grime into the mainstream.

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Ep 286: The islanders Britain won't allow home

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:13 GMT

The UK expelled everyone who lived on the Chagos Islands more than 50 years ago. Why are they still being blocked from returning?

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Ep 285: Russia's controversial coach

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:40 GMT

15-year-old Kamila Valieva’s doping scandal has made headlines around the world. But she’s just a child. What about the team of adults surrounding her?

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Ep 284: The price of pasta

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:41 GMT

Inflation has hit a 30-year high as energy, fuel and food costs continue to soar. A humble bag of pasta can tell us why the prices of supermarket basics are rising.

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Ep 283: Olaf Scholz pipes up in Moscow

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:45 GMT

Germany’s new chancellor was initially criticised for his slow and awkward response to the Ukraine crisis, but he has now met Vladimir Putin. What does it tell us about his policy towards Russia?

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Ep 282: Insulating Britain from rising bills

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:02 GMT

More Insulate Britain activists were jailed last week. Since their protests began in September global energy prices have risen dramatically and British households face a 54% increase in their fuel bills. It might strengthen their case.

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Ep 281: A Major intervention?

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:58 GMT

Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir John Major launched a scathing attack on Boris Johnson over Partygate last week. He is known to be a critic of the prime minister, so will it make any difference?

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Ep 280: Macron's mission

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:35 GMT

French president Emmanuel Macron met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week. It was an attempt to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine, but Macron had another aim too.

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Ep 279: The Oscars diversity drama

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:53 GMT

The Academy Awards is improving diversity seven years after a hashtag criticising the Oscars went viral, but progress is slow.

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Ep 278: An influential kid

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:34 GMT

Ryan Kaji is one of the highest paid ‘child influencers’ on the planet, but internet success stories like his pose a challenge to regulators.

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Ep 277: Isis loses its leader

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:18 GMT

Last week the Isis leader was killed during a raid on his hideout in Syria. What will his death do to the strength of the terrorist group he once led?

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Ep 276: Carrie of Downing Street

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:12 GMT

Much is made of Carrie Johnson's apparent influence over policy in Number 10, but her power tells us something about her husband too.

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Ep 275: An iceberg's climate warning

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT

When a mega iceberg melted it released 152 billion tonnes of fresh water into the ocean, but that is not what is worrying scientists most. It represents a bigger problem for our planet.

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Ep 274: Johnson's man in the north

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:35 GMT

The government has hinged its success on its ability to "level up" the country. A mayor and former rugby player provides the blueprint for how the Tories can do it.

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Ep 273: A test for New York's new mayor

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:21 GMT

Eric Adams, New York City’s new mayor, faces his first major test. Can he curb the recent spike in shootings while balancing police tactics against the rights of poor communities?

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Ep 272: A slow march

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:32 GMT

It's been more than 20 years since the British military lifted their ban on gay people serving, so why are LGBT+ veterans still waiting for compensation?

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Ep 271: The Ukrainian puppet?

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:38 GMT

Yevhen Murayev was named in a strange Foreign Office press release as the potential leader of a pro-Russian government in Ukraine. Who is he and what is the UK up to?

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Ep 270: The t-shirt ban

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:19 GMT

The Australian Open banned t-shirts about the missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, but then u-turned. What does it tell us about how sporting bodies deal with repressive regimes?

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Ep 269: Policing partygate

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:34 GMT

How an investigation by the Metropolitan Police threatens Boris Johnson no matter what it finds.

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Ep 268: A $3m mistake?

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:21:56 GMT

An anonymous crypto group thought they bought the rights to Dune. They were wrong.

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Ep 267: The letter

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:54 GMT

Every year Larry Fink, one of the biggest names in finance, writes a letter to the business world. Why has it become one of the most anticipated events in the calendar?

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Ep 266: Mikaela v Petra

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:00:06 GMT

The most exciting sporting rivalry you’ve probably never heard of.

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Ep 265: A risky game

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:00:31 GMT

What does it do to a politician, to be caught lying to parliament?

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Ep 264: Virginia

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:31 GMT

Virginia Giuffre is Prince Andrew's accuser. She's fought some of the most powerful people in the world - and, amazingly, she's won.

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Ep 263: Stop and search on steroids

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:06 GMT

What are Serious Violence Reduction Orders, and why are they controversial?

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Ep 262: Boris Johnson breaks another Covid rule

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:46 GMT

It isn't just parties at Downing St where the Prime Minister broke his own rules. He did it over his second home as well.

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Ep 261: Hunting assassins in Haiti

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:00:28 GMT

Who orchestrated the killing of the country's president? Suspicion is now falling on the country's prime minister.

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Ep 260: Partygate and Dominic Cummings

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:45 GMT

When Dominic Cummings was driven out of Number 10 at the end of 2020, many thought the days of the “Westminster protagonist” were over. Then came partygate.

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Ep 259: The most expensive drug in the world

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:47 GMT

Zolgensma is a life-saving drug but it costs more than a million and a half pounds per patient. Who decides if the NHS can afford it?

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Ep 258: The family which captured a country

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:25 GMT

The Indian businessmen, the Gupta brothers, became enormously influential in South Africa. A new report says they effectively captured the country.

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Ep 257: An old row about a new way of policing drugs

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 02:00:42 GMT

Lewisham in south east London is considering a softer approach to young people caught with drugs. Is the rest of the UK ready to endorse it?

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Ep 256: A Kazakh uprising

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 02:00:10 GMT

An anti-government movement is growing in Kazakhstan. So why are Russian soldiers the ones crushing it?

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Ep 255: The rise of the incels

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Incels - men who are 'involuntarily celibate' and blame women - are growing in numbers and getting angrier and more misogynistic. A man who goes by the name Alexander Ash is promoting their rise.

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Ep 254: Prince Andrew's potential problem

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:05 GMT

Can Prince Andrew strike out a case against him by a woman who accuses him of abusing her when she was a minor?

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Ep 253: Is Plan B working?

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT

The Omicron variant of Covid is surging across the UK, but the government seems determined not to go beyond its famous "Plan B" - the restrictions we're living with now.

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Ep 252: 2022: Predictions

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:41 GMT

Today, we're doing something a little different. We're going to kick off the year by predicting a few big things we think will happen in 2022.

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Ep 251: The dissident journalist

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:19 GMT

In May, Belarus forced a plane to land because it had an exiled journalist on board. It created an international diplomatic crisis.

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Ep 250: China's Mr Climate

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:00:02 GMT

Some people said COP26, the global climate conference, was doomed because China’s president didn't show up. Then along came an unusually capable civil servant known as ‘the panda’.

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Ep 249: The Facebook whistleblower

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:00:51 GMT

Thanks to revelations from one former Facebook insider, 2021 was a year of reckoning for the tech giant.

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Ep 248: The woman at the top

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:00:51 GMT

Cressida Dick is in charge of the Metropolitan Police. But having a woman at the top hasn’t shielded the force from accusations that it’s still a deeply sexist institution.

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Ep 247: The death of Zaki Anwari

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:00:58 GMT

The day after the Taliban took Kabul, a young man fell to his death from a US airplane. The tragedy revealed a lot about America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Ep 246: The princess of pop

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:22 GMT

Britney Spears has rarely been out of the headlines this year. What does her story tell us about pop culture in 2021?

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Ep 245: Simone Biles: the gymnast who chose herself

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:00:51 GMT

When Simone Biles put her mental health before more medals, and pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, the world was amazed.

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Ep 244: Lights, camera, space station!

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:24 GMT

How a Russian actress, not a joyriding billionaire, is the best person to show us where space travel is going.

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Ep 243: A game of patience

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:25 GMT

Squid Game's director Hwang Dong-hyuk originally had the idea for this year's runaway TV hit in 2009. His story is a 12-year lesson in endurance.

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Ep 242: The man at no. 11

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:31 GMT

Conservative leaders have traditionally been in favour of low taxes and spending - but not Boris Johnson. How will he and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak sort out their differences?

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Ep 241: Three dads

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 05:00:08 GMT

Three dads came together this year in the saddest of circumstances; they all had daughters who'd taken their own lives. They turned their tragedies into a story of love and hope.

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Ep 240: Europe's first cannabis country

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:00:27 GMT

This week Malta became the first European country to legalise the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use. Will this be a trend across the rest of Europe?

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Ep 239: The unvaccinated question

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The Omicron variant is causing a rapid rise in Covid-19 infections. Is the UK government making the right call by not clamping down on unvaccinated people?

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Ep 238: The killer robots

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

"Killer robots" are already being developed and used by lots of countries. But if these machines are really autonomous, who do we blame if things go wrong?

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Ep 237: Protection for punters

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Gambling firms could be forced to ask punters for their payslips in a move to help prevent unaffordable losses. Why's it taken until now?

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Ep 236: Boris Johnson's never-ending Christmas party

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's the story which refuses to leave at the end of the night: the saga of the Downing Street Christmas party. But how much of a hangover could it cause Boris Johnson?

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Ep 235: Turkey tensions

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:00:15 GMT

Politicians are promising that this Christmas will be better than the last one. And one man, and his supermarket, are securing shoppers their turkeys...

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Ep 234: Omicron: what do we know?

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Even though it's more transmissible, there's a chance the new Covid variant might be weaker than others. And that might be because, as the virus mutates, it loses its "fitness"...

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Ep 233: Dread in Ukraine

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Russia is building up troops near its border with Ukraine. Moscow claims there is a growing threat on its western border. It all feels like a return to 2014... why the renewed tensions?

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Ep 232: Is Scotland cooling on independence?

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In Scotland, the SNP is committed to trying again for a referendum on independence. But timing is everything.

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Ep 231: Parole for Pistorius?

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Oscar Pistorius, South Africa's most famous athlete, was jailed in 2013 for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. He could soon be released on parole.

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Ep 230: Labour's levelling up

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Both Labour and the Conservatives agree the country needs to level up. How we get there is where the parties split.

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Ep 229: Reproductive rights at risk

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT

For almost 50 years, women in the United States have had the right to have an abortion. But a Supreme Court case could put those rights in jeopardy.

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Ep 228: Understanding Omicron

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Scientists think the new mutation of Covid-19 could be linked to HIV. How?

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Ep 227: Stopping the people smugglers

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

How can Britain and France stop the lucrative, and deadly, trade in human lives in small boats across the English Channel?

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Ep 226: A hospital's prisoner

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Tony Hickmott has autism and learning difficulties. For more than 20 years he's been held in a specialist hospital, hours away from his family. His local council blame a lack of other options - how can this be justified?

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Ep 225: The blob running Britain?

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Kate Bingham is one of many public figures to accuse the government, civil service, and the media of being a "blob" resistant to reform. Is it really a problem?

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Ep 224: Europe's anti-lockdown fight

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Austria brought in its fourth national lockdown and said Covid vaccines will become a legal requirement from early next year. It’s been met with large protests and threats of strike action. Will the UK follow a similar path?

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Ep 223: The strange case of Peng Shuai

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

A top Chinese woman tennis player alleged that a senior politician had sexually abused her - then she disappeared. Now Peng Shuai has resurfaced, but is she safe?

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Ep 222: Could there be a war in Europe?

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Bosnia has been held together by a complicated peace deal since its civil war 25 years ago. Is it about to fall apart?

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Ep 221: The battle across the Channel

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Some days, more than 1000 migrants cross the English Channel in small boats. Could the UK and France stop them if they wanted?

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Ep 220: The profit of conspiracy

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Alex Jones is one of the United States' great sources of misinformation and he's made a lot of money from it. This week a court has found him liable by default of defamation. But will it stop him spreading lies in future?

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Ep 219: A sickle cell crisis

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Sickle cell disease is a condition which affects Black people, and people from other ethnic minorities. Too many are dying needlessly from it.

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Ep 218: A deadly crisis in Kuznica

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Trapped between Polish guards on one side and Belarusian guards on the other, migrants trapped on Europe's frontier find themselves caught in a lethal geopolitical game.

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Ep 217: COP's conscience

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

At the start of COP, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley delivered a stark warning on the effects of a rise in global temperature. But did anyone listen?

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Ep 216: Xi Jinping’s great rejuvenation

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The Chinese Communist Party has just passed a landmark new resolution under Xi Jinping. But what's really motivating him?

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Ep 215: Trapped in Whitehall

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:00:00 GMT

Since 2016, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been held hostage in Iran. And to understand why, you need to know about a long-forgotten tank deal, and a debt Britain is refusing to pay...

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Ep 214: Big Bird gets (a) shot

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The culture wars over vaccinating kids against Covid in the US have got so fierce that a Sesame Street character has been dragged into the fight.

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Ep 213: Where did all the doctors go?

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Lots of GPs are leaving the profession, and we can't recruit or train new ones fast enough to fill the gaps.

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Ep 212: A peace prize winner goes to war

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Abiy Ahmed, prime minister of Ethiopia, won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago. How has he ended up accused of war crimes?

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Ep 211: A sleazy fiasco

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Boris Johnson tried to save his colleague Owen Paterson from accusations of sleaze. He failed, but by trying he's damaged himself and the reputation of Parliament.

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Ep 210: Coal and climate

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In Cumbria, there's a plan for a new coal mine. Should we say no to it for the sake of the planet?

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Ep 209: Russia's HIV epidemic

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

In much of the world, rates of HIV infection are falling. In Russia, they're going through the roof.

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Ep 208: Handing back stolen treasures

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

France has decided to return some artefacts from one of its museums which were looted from Benin more than a century ago. Might museums in other western countries have to follow suit?

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Ep 207: How to police a COP

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The United Nations’ Climate Change Conference is underway in Glasgow. Whatever it agrees, how do we measure it?

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Ep 206: The endemic equilibrium

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The government is under increasing pressure to reintroduce Covid restrictions. Why are they holding off?

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Ep 205: A bullish budget?

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Inflation is on the rise, and Rishi Sunak’s high-spending budget could push it up further. Will the Bank of England step in and draw the purse strings?

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Ep 204: Not so golden

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 GMT

For a reported £150m, David Beckham has agreed to become the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – and an ambassador for the country. It's a move that might put his reputation at risk...

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Ep 203: Britain's tumbling birth rate

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

In the UK, we're having fewer children than ever before. What's going on?

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Ep 202: Masters of the metaverse

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Facebook has just announced that it is creating 10,000 jobs to make a metaverse. A what?

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Ep 201: Time for Covid Plan B

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Covid cases are rising fast in the UK, and the government is under pressure to take steps to slow them down. Is it time for the government to to turn to Plan B?

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Ep 200: The great resignation

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

More workers than ever before are quitting their jobs. Why?

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Ep 199: Does 'Prevent' prevent extremism?

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Prevent is the British government's first line of defence against radicalisation and extremism. How does it work?

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Ep 198: Marooned: the shipping crisis

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Outside every huge shipping port in the world there's a queue of ships waiting to unload. What's holding everything up?

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Ep 197: The return of inflation

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Inflation - a rise in the cost of living - used to be a huge problem in the UK. Is it about to become one again?

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Ep 196: Vaccinating for two?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

How did an overabundance of caution help cause a Covid crisis among pregnant women?

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Ep 195: A frosty relationship

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The UK has left the European Union. Why is trying now to renegotiate the way it left?

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Ep 194: The Middle East's golden girl

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund took a controlling stake of Newcastle United for £300m. It’s the most controversial Premier League takeover to date. But who’s pulling all the strings?

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Ep 193: The priceless price cap

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Gas bills are rocketing - but there's supposed to be a 'price cap' on them to protect consumers. Why isn't it working?

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Ep 192: The sheikh who spied on his family

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

A British court ruled last week that Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, had used one of the most powerful surveillance tools available to security services to spy on his ex-wife in the middle of a custody case.

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Ep 191: A movie star in space

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

A Russian actor and director are about to become the first to film a movie in space. Why are they doing it?

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Ep 190: Breaking open shell companies

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The leak of financial documents known as the Pandora Papers shines a light on 'shell companies' which allow people to hide their wealth. Has the time come for tax authorities to clamp down on them?

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Ep 189: Changing a police force for good

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

After Sarah Everard's murder, there are now going to be two separate inquiries into the culture of the Metropolitan Police. What chance do they have of bringing about real change?

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Ep 188: The pandemic that stole Christmas

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Last year Boris Johnson announced a lockdown and Christmas was cancelled. This time round, things are looking up. But as food, fuel and toy shortages worsen, will Christmas be cancelled again?

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Ep 187: A long way from home

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

After the Taliban took over in Afghanistan, the UK agreed to take thousands of refugees. What's happening to them?

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Ep 186: The far right's favourite currency

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Right wing extremists have started to turn to cryptocurrencies as they've been sidelined by big financial institutions. But they might prosper in the shadows.

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Ep 185: The vaccine war

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Pfizer makes one of the most important vaccines against Covid-19. Did it go beyond supporting its own vaccine and start undermining others?

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Ep 184: The Huawei hostage

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

After almost three years, a tit-for-tat row over the arrest of a Huawei executive for fraud has finally come to an end. Two men called Michael paid a heavy price.

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Ep 183: Prison and pregnancy

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

A shocking report into the birth and death of a baby in prison has sparked a debate about whether prison can ever be a safe place for pregnant women.

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Ep 182: Down's syndrome, discrimination, and Heidi Crowter

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Heidi Crowter has Down's Syndrome. She fought to change a UK law which allows women with a Down's baby to have an abortion much later in pregnancy.

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Ep 181: Netflix's golden ticket

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The streaming giant has bought the rights to Roald Dahl’s estate. Is this the start of a new cinematic universe?

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Ep 180: Will the lights stay on?

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The looming energy crisis erupted this week. Gas prices rocketed and more energy suppliers went bust. So why didn't we see it coming?

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Ep 179: The Kremlin v big tech

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Why Apple and Google removed a voting app developed by the Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, just as Russians head to the polls.

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Ep 178: Andrew Neil's minority of one

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT

GB News faces an uncertain future. Its star and chairman, Andrew Neil, has left. Viewer figures make for grim reading. So is there an audience for an 'anti-woke', Fox News style channel?

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Ep 177: Shamima Begum’s new look

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The story of Shamima Begum is one of the most notorious examples of radicalisation in Britain. Now she’s back in the news, why is her appearance getting so much attention?

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Ep 176: Instagram's big problem

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT

When an internal presentation by Instagram was leaked this week, it showed the social media giant knows how harmful its platform can be. So why aren't they being transparent about it?

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Ep 175: Winter is coming...

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT

... so how is Boris Johnson going to prepare for the possible rise in Covid cases? This week, he announced his plan. The question is: will it work, and will we avoid another lockdown?

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Ep 174: Danger in the Channel

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT

The UK's home secretary, Priti Patel, has announced plans to authorise "pushbacks" of migrant boats in the English Channel. It is a policy condemned as dangerous and... possibly, illegal.

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Ep 173: A football World Cup every two years - really?

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Arsene Wenger, the former Arsenal manager, is leading the charge to hold the World Cup every two years not four. Is this an innovation too far from one of football's change-makers?

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Ep 172: Sinister cement

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT

When Syria descended into a bloody and brutal civil war ten years ago, many multinational companies pulled out of the country. One stayed. Now, it's facing allegations that it was complicit in crimes against humanity.

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Ep 171: The crypto country

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

El Salvador has become the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender. Will it come to regret its decision?

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Ep 170: A different Covid crisis

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT

There was a real concern at the start of the pandemic that lockdowns would lead to a spike in suicides. But recent figures show an opposite trend. It’s a positive shift, but the question is: why?

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Ep 169: National Insurance - the misunderstood tax

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The government has just put up National Insurance to help pay for the NHS to recover from Covid and to improve social care. Did they choose to increase that particular tax because a lot of us don't know what it is?

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Ep 168: Understanding the Covid numbers

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Schools in England have gone back this week, and there's real worry about a surge in Covid infections. What can we learn from what's happened to infections this summer?

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Ep 167: Justice at the end of the opioid epidemic?

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:43:21 GMT

A big opioid case has been settled in court. Purdue Pharma, one of the drugs companies behind the opioid epidemic has been dissolved, and the family that ran it agreed to pay a mammoth $4.5 billion court settlement. The payout will go to help victims of the crisis, but is money enough? What about justice?

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Ep 166: Knives out for Dominic Raab

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

As Kabul fell, the Foreign Secretary tripped up. Dominic Raab was famously on holiday. But was it an accident that he became front-page news?

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Ep 165: How New Orleans weathered the storm

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

New Orleans gets its fair share of hurricanes and Hurricane Ida was one of the biggest. But it did less damage and killed fewer people than Hurricane Katrina. Is New Orleans finally learning the lessons of past disasters?

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Ep 164: Beyond Love Island - Molly Mae's brilliant career

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

How Molly Mae turned reality TV into real success

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Ep 163: The trial of Elizabeth Holmes

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

She was once a female Silicon Valley icon. The world's youngest self-made billionaire. Now, she's a disgraced former CEO, on trial for fraud. Is this where the story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos finally ends?

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Ep 162: The fatal border

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

A little-known US law, brought back in by Donald Trump, has caused a surge in migrants from Mexico. It's not what President Trump intended.

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Ep 161: Blame in Beirut

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Meet Camille Abousleiman, the lawyer trying track down the truth in the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion.

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Ep 160: The trials of R. Kelly

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

R&B star R. Kelly has been put on trial for alleged sexual abuse, three decades after his first conviction. Why did it take so long to get to this point?

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Ep 159: Trouble in Tokyo?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The Tokyo Paralympic Games are about to start. But with the city under its fourth state of emergency, enthusiasm is beginning to wear thin. So what price are Tokyo’s residents paying for the Games?

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Ep 158: Haiti's double disaster

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Haiti was hit by a deadly earthquake and then, a few days later, a huge storm. It's not the first time the country has faced a catastrophe...

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Ep 157: America's classroom war

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has blocked a mask mandate for the state's schools, going against advice from the Center for Disease Control. But with a fourth Covid wave causing more hospitalisations, can the state really afford to "get back to normal"?

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Ep 156: Policing the incels

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Jake Davison, an 'incel' who was radicalised online, killed five people with a licensed gun. Should social media checks be a part of gun ownership?

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Ep 155: The future of women in Afghanistan

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

What does a new Taliban regime mean for women and girls in Afghanistan?

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Ep 154: Australia's third wave

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Australia's triumphant Olympians are returning to a month-long quarantine as the country hits its third wave of Covid infections. What's gone wrong?

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Ep 153: Code red on climate

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a 'code red' report. Disaster is coming faster than we thought. But will leaders act fast enough?

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Ep 152: The Duke of York... in the dock?

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:11 GMT

When Virginia Giuffre was under the age of 18, she claims Prince Andrew forced her to have sex with him. He's always denied it. But her lawyer is now convinced the case will come to court. Is he right?

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Ep 151: The Taliban returns

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Just months after US President Joe Biden announced he’d be withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan, the country is in chaos. How serious is the Taliban threat?

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Ep 150: Fires and fury in Greece

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Fires have ripped across the island of Evia, in Greece. And when help finally came it was too little, too late.

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Ep 149: A suspicious death

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

When the Belarusian human rights activist Vitaly Shishov was found hanged in a forest on the outskirts of Kyiv in Ukraine it was reported as suicide. His friends were immediately suspicious. They think it might be a political murder. Why?

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Ep 148: The dating app that cares?

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Bumble has announced it will be offering free therapy to anyone who experiences sexual assault from someone they meet on the app. Is this a meaningful change, or just smart PR?

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Ep 147: The end of Covid?

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:00:07 GMT

With coronavirus cases and hospitalisations both falling in the UK ... could we really have sent Covid packing?

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Ep 146: Dying in the line of duty

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Four police officers have taken their own lives since the Capitol riots in Washington DC in January, but their deaths are not considered "in the line of duty". Why?

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Ep 145: The Olympian who won't go home

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Krystina Timanovskaya is a Belarusian sprinter who fell out with her coaches in Tokyo. She got so worried about the fall-out that she's applied for political asylum.

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Ep 144: India's rape crisis

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

India has a terrible track record at dealing with sexual violence against women. The case of a high-ranking politician helps explain why.

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Ep 143: The Stormzy effect

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Grime artist Stormzy has been supporting Black students at Cambridge university. He's making an impact, and it's part of a wider change at elite British universities.

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Ep 142: The mind Games

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Simone Biles is the greatest female gymnast ever. By talking openly about mental health she may have changed elite sport forever.

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Ep 141: Donald Trump and the truth about January 6th

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:00:00 GMT

When protestors invaded the US Capitol on Jan 6th the country was shocked. Why do some of its politicians not seem to want to get to the truth about that day?

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Ep 140: Money for medals

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

If the UK does well at the Tokyo Olympics, there's a reason why: money. Britain pays for its elite sports to do well. But it turns the taps off if they don't.

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Ep 139: Israel - vaccine battleground

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Israel was best in the world at vaccinating its people against Covid. Now, as the country opens up, sceptics are claiming that what's happening in Israel means vaccines aren't very effective. They're wrong.

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Ep 138: The next Olympics

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

After Tokyo comes Paris in 2024. If these Olympic games are difficult because of Covid, what legacy will they hand on?

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Ep 137: The end of Guantanamo?

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

There were 40 prisoners left in the US detention camp at Guantanamo Bay. Until one was released this week.

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Ep 136: A spy called Pegasus

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Pegasus is a piece of spyware that can infiltrate your phone and steal its secrets. This week we learned how governments are using it.

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Ep 135: Climate catastrophe in Germany

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Floods in Germany have left more than a hundred dead and wrecked whole towns. It's not just a freak event, it's a climate-change catastrophe.

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Ep 134: The pingdemic

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

As Covid infections in the UK multiply, the NHS app is pinging hundreds of thousands of people to tell them to self-isolate. Businesses are wondering how they can cope.

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Ep 133: Why South Africans are rioting

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

South Africa has seen an outbreak of widespread violence and looting. What's going on?

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Ep 132: The meaning of taking the knee

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Rarely has a gesture been as misunderstood as taking the knee. We've looked into its history.

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Ep 131: The truth about Sputnik V

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:54 GMT

Sputnik V is the Russian vaccine against Covid. The world isn't sure it's getting the whole truth about it.

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Ep 130: A horror in Haiti

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:10 GMT

Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his own home last week. But who was behind it all? And why did they want to kill him?

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Ep 129: A masked U-turn

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:43:36 GMT

At first Boris Johnson said that after the great unlocking, masks would no longer be mandatory. Just days later, he changed his mind. Why?

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Ep 128: A star lawyer in the dock

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:48:49 GMT

Tom Girardi was such a famous lawyer that he was portrayed as a character in a Hollywood movie. But then rumours started to emerge that his clients weren't getting all the money he'd won for them in settlements.

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Ep 127: A vaccination anthem

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:11:13 GMT

Vax That Thang Up could be the sound of summer 2021. It's a pro-vaccination remake of Juvenile's 1999 hip-hop classic.

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Ep 126: Slow justice for the Stockwell Six

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:00:17 GMT

Why it took 50 years for the unjust conviction of six men – made up by a corrupt copper – to be overturned.

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Ep 125: The rise of REvil and ransomware

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:33:10 GMT

Ransomware attacks - taking over computer networks and blackmailing their owners - has become huge business.

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Ep 124: A tragedy in Miami

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:51:57 GMT

As 28 people are confirmed dead and 117 are still missing in the rubble, America is asking: what went wrong at Miami's Champlain Towers?

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Ep 123: Canada's terrible secret

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:16:46 GMT

Thousands of unmarked graves have been found in Canada at former residential schools for children from indigenous families. The true scale of the scandal is still emerging.

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Ep 122: A bitter by-election

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:55:29 GMT

Labour won this week's by-election after a very hard-fought campaign. And the party wasn't only fighting its opponents.

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Ep 121: Why Bill Cosby was freed

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:19:20 GMT

Comedian Bill Cosby was jailed for sexual assault - one of the highest-profile stars held to account after the #MeToo movement. So why has he just walked free?

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Ep 120: China's rap patriots

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:13:44 GMT

China's ruling party are about to celebrate their 100-year anniversary. But their new anthem isn't quite what you'd expect...

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Ep 119: A political affair

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:38:31 GMT

Matt Hancock's resignation as Health Secretary has triggered a bout of political infighting. Who's going to win?

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Ep 118: The paranoid pioneer

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:04:11 GMT

John McAfee invented anti-virus software and made millions. Last week he took his own life in a Spanish jail, convinced that politicians and the FBI were out to get him.

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Ep 117: Britney's back

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:29:24 GMT

Britney Spears's speech to a court about the conservatorship that runs her life has made headlines. But it's also raised an important question: who gets to decide if you can have a child?

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Ep 116: Drama in the DUP

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:42:14 GMT

In just 2 months, Northern Ireland's DUP has toppled a leader, elected a new one, forced him to resign... and elected another new one. Huh?

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Ep 115: A moment of pride in the NFL

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:07:04 GMT

No professional American footballer has ever come out as gay while he was still playing. That changed this week thanks to Carl Nassib.

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Ep 114: Blame the burrito

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:53:54 GMT

The American track star Shelby Houlihan has lost her place at the Olympics after testing positive for a steroid. She blamed a Mexican takeaway.

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Ep 113: China's racy but radical tabloid

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:14:23 GMT

How a salacious newspaper – full of gossip and dramatic crime stories – is getting the Chinese authorities really worried.

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Ep 112: The new face in the fight to control big tech

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:36:00 GMT

Joe Biden has just appointed a 32 year-old law professor called Lina Khan to cut big tech down to size

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Ep 111: Murder and corruption

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:46:16 GMT

A 34-old unsolved murder has led to the Metropolitan Police being labelled 'institutionally corrupt'.

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Ep 110: Israel's Houdini

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:47:27 GMT

Has Israel's longest-standing prime minister run out of road? Or does he have another trick up his sleeve?

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Ep 109: Football's duty of care

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:19:24 GMT

After Christian Eriksen collapsed on the football pitch, it was left to the players to decide whether to carry on with the match.

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Ep 108: When a billion isn't enough

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:29:30 GMT

The world's richest countries have promised a billion vaccine doses to poorer nations. It sounds a lot. Is it?

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Ep 107: A big, blocked pipe

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:41:05 GMT

The Keystone XL oil pipeline was supposed to run all the way from Canada to Texas. But it looks like it's not going ahead. Is it time for climate campaigners to celebrate?

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Ep 106: The app that trapped criminals

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:46:04 GMT

A mobile phone app and an Aussie crime boss gave the FBI one of their biggest breakthroughs

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Ep 105: Not quite a miracle

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:09:32 GMT

A new drug has been hailed as a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's. So why are so many people worried about it?

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Ep 104: A crypto carnival

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:51:27 GMT

What a Miami convention hall packed with 12,000 Bitcoin enthusiasts tells us about the cult of crypto.

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Ep 103: Waiting at the bar

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:27:02 GMT

British pubs and restaurants have reopened after a long lockdown. But can they find anyone to serve us?

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Ep 102: Bad marks for the Covid recovery plan

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:35:00 GMT

Boris Johnson's government announced its plans to help school children catch up on what they've missed because of Covid. It went straight to the back of the class.

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Ep 101: The risk of reopening

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:51:06 GMT

The last Covid restrictions in England are supposed to be lifted in about three weeks. Is it safe to lift them?

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Ep 100: Naomi Osaka serves up a challenge to tennis

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:23:21 GMT

The argument between tennis star Naomi Osaka and the tennis authorities is about much more than post-match press conferences

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Ep 99: Fever pitch

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:01:11 GMT

How one country may have tried to buy their way to a win at the Eurovision song contest...

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Ep 98: A political assassination attempt

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:20:15 GMT

Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's old adviser, tried to finish off the health secretary's career this week. Will he succeed?

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Ep 97: A coma, a car crash and a president

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:13:56 GMT

Syria's president is about to 'win' another election. He became president almost accidentally, but he seems to be in power for life

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Ep 96: Ready, steady...stop? The Tokyo Olypmics

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:50:10 GMT

The Tokyo Olympic Games are supposed to start in July. They've already been postponed from last year because of Covid. Could it happen again?

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Ep 95: Belarusian roulette

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:59:30 GMT

The dictator who rules Belarus wanted to get his hands on an opponent - enough to force down a plane he was travelling on

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Ep 94: The teenager who filmed George Floyd

Mon, 24 May 2021 18:59:38 GMT

Darnella Frazier was just 17 and on her way to the shop when she stumbled across a tragedy: the murder of George Floyd

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Ep 93: The forever war: abortion in the USA

Fri, 21 May 2021 22:25:15 GMT

Presidents come and go, but the fight over abortion continues regardless in the United States

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Ep 92: The Middle East misinformation war

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:23:46 GMT

Pressure is growing on Israel and Hamas to announce a ceasefire. Is online misinformation making peace less likely?

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Ep 91: Bill Gates's halo slips

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:06:25 GMT

Bill Gates is one of the world's greatest philanthropists. But since we learned that he's getting divorced there's been nothing but bad news about him.

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Ep 90: The new variant

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:30:02 GMT

Has the government made the right call on the 'Indian' variant, otherwise known as B1617?

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Ep 89: The end of Ellen

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:42:48 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres has been one of the biggest stars on US television. Why is her show coming to an end?

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Ep 88: Donald Trump - not president, still powerful

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:27:05 GMT

The sacking of a US politician this week shows that Donald Trump is still the biggest show in town in the Republican party

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Ep 87: What counts as junk food?

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:34:40 GMT

The British government wants to ban junk food adverts. But who decides what's junk?

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Ep. 86: Fist fights at 36,000 ft

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:47:59 GMT

There's been increase in brawls and bad behaviour on planes. What's fuelling the fury?

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Ep 85: Keir Starmer mis-fires

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:05:40 GMT

The Labour leader tried to sack his deputy. It could hardly have gone worse for him.

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Ep 84: Making a murderer

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:27:16 GMT

A child soldier grows up to commit terrible crimes. Was his childhood entirely to blame?

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Ep 83: Caitlyn Jenner runs into trouble

Fri, 07 May 2021 18:24:33 GMT

Caitlyn Jenner, one of the most famous trans people in the world, is running to be governor of California. But mainstream politics and trans rights don't always sit well together.

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Ep 82: Bollywood politics

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:06:48 GMT

Why one of Bollywood's biggest stars, Kangana Ranaut, has been removed from Twitter.

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Ep 81: The oracle of Omaha

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:05:07 GMT

The richest 90-year-old on earth, Warren Buffett, has announced his plan to let someone else take over the company he runs. But he's not retiring just yet...

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Ep 80: A man in a van, fighting drugs

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:00:08 GMT

Peter Krykant is waging an unorthodox, possibly illegal, war against the terrible death toll from drugs in Scotland

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Ep 79: Trump's keeper of the keys

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:01:27 GMT

The man who could hold the key to the investigation into Donald Trump’s finances.

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Ep 77: Another vaccine breakthrough?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:48:46 GMT

The man who has dedicated his life's work to fighting malaria may have finally cracked it.

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Ep 76: A genocide, recognised

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:45:13 GMT

Why America's recognition of a genocide from a century ago is causing a diplomatic commotion.

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Ep 75: India's Covid crisis

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:52:39 GMT

How much responsibility does India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, bear for the country's catastrophic coronavirus outbreak?

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Ep 74: Victims of the Post Office

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:50:42 GMT

The Post Office said its computer system never made a mistake: if there was money missing, someone must have stolen it. A lot of sub-postmasters were wrongly sent to jail. .

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Ep 73: Electric dreams in the USA

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:23:41 GMT

Joe Biden is pushing hard for action on climate change. Can he get America to drive electric?

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Ep 72: A president killed in battle

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:58:12 GMT

The remarkable story of Chad's Idriss Déby, and what his death means for the fight against extremism.

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Ep 71: China's war on fashion

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:00:57 GMT

How the high street retailer H&M got caught in the middle of a fierce argument over modern slavery.

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Ep 70: A super controversy

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:19:44 GMT

How a new competition could change football forever… and why it’s about far more than just football.

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Ep 69: Russia vs Ukraine, take 2

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:13:56 GMT

Seven years after Russia annexed Crimea, Russian forces are assembling on the border with Ukraine once again. So what does President Vladimir Putin want this time?

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Ep 67: The lost (again) Leonardo.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:35:02 GMT

The Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci is the most expensive painting ever sold at auction: $400m. After it was sold it vanished. But the arguments about it rage on.

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Ep 66: A vaccine warning from Chile

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:46:32 GMT

Is the pandemic behind us in the UK because the vaccine roll-out has gone so well? Not necessarily. Just look what's happening in Chile.

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Ep 65: The ambassador who got locked out

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:05:07 GMT

Kyaw Zwar Minn is the Myanmar ambassador to the UK. But now, as a military takeover seizes power at home, he has been locked out of his own embassy in London. Why?

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Ep 64: The case of Katie Hill

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:46:04 GMT

Katie Hill is an American politician whose nude photos were published online by a newspaper. Now, a judge has ruled that these images are in the public interest. Are they?

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Ep 63: Brexit + a funeral = trouble in Northern Ireland

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:30:22 GMT

The violence on the streets of Northern Ireland is worrying politicians. Is the peace deal under threat?

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Ep 62: A Royal squabble

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:17:43 GMT

A high-profile prince has fallen out with the king in Jordan. Does it spell trouble in a usually calm Middle Eastern country?

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Ep 61: AstraZeneca's PR woes

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:00:37 GMT

What had been a huge success for the vaccine maker is now looking more like a comms disaster... how did it go so wrong?

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Ep 60: Amazon vs the workers

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:02:59 GMT

How one man could change workers' rights across the United States for good.

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Ep 59: Ghislaine Maxwell's future

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:13:43 GMT

Ghislaine Maxwell's charge sheet just got longer: Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend is now accused of sex trafficking, too. So how long could she spend behind bars?

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Ep 58: The trial of Derek Chauvin

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:39:37 GMT

Millions of people saw the video of Derek Chauvin with his knee on George Floyd's neck. But how do you tell two different stories about the same video?

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Ep 57: Britney's sideways step to freedom

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:11:15 GMT

Britney Spears is trying to escape from her father’s control - by putting someone else in charge of her life

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Ep 56: You can't vaccinate a victory

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:56:37 GMT

Israel's prime minister was hoping a successful vaccination programme would win him an election victory. It turned out it wasn't that simple

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Ep 55: You're gonna need a bigger canal

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT

The story of a giant ship, the Ever Given, and how it got stuck in the Suez Canal – costing billions in delays.

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Ep 54: David Cameron's texts

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:15:01 GMT

The story of the former British Prime Minister, a company called Greensill Capital, and a series of risky texts.

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Ep 53: The first minister who didn't lie

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:55:33 GMT

What exactly has Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon been cleared of – and what does it mean for Scottish independence?

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Ep 52: A dangerous love story

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:22:48 GMT

The story of Jang Yeong-jin's escape from North Korea, a country where citizens are told homosexuality doesn't exist.

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Ep 51: Brazil's president vs. the world

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:22:11 GMT

In recent days, a quarter of all Covid deaths worldwide have been in Brazil. So why won't President Jair Bolsonaro take the virus seriously? And what does it mean for the rest of us?

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Ep 50: Europe's vaccine battles

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:44:06 GMT

She seemed like the perfect candidate to oversee the EU's vaccine rollout... what went wrong for Ursula von der Leyen?

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Ep 49: The 'first lady of hell'

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:59:04 GMT

Is justice coming for Asma al-Assad, the glamorous face of Syria's brutal civil war?

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Ep 48: Police power

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:20:58 GMT

The government’s controversial new anti-protest bill – and what people really think about it.

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Ep 47: John Hollis's exciting antibodies

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:59:28 GMT

An American man caught Covid - and his body responded by making some amazingly powerful antibodies. It could be a breakthrough for medicine.

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Ep 46: The multi-million dollar .JPEG

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:06:42 GMT

A digital artwork just made history by selling for millions at auction. Could it revolutionise how we think about digital ownership?

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Ep 45: Who's in charge in Hong Kong?

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:51:14 GMT

Hong Kong is meant to have some independence from China. But those days are nearly over.

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Ep 44: The end of the Piers show?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:56:47 GMT

Piers Morgan is probably the biggest name in British broadcasting right now. This week he left Good Morning Britain in a blaze of publicity. He'll be back.

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Ep 43: Is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe coming home?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:35:15 GMT

After five years in an Iranian jail, the British-Iranian mother's sentence has come to an end. But returning to her family might still be a way off...

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Ep 42: Joe Biden's frenemy

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:31:29 GMT

One politician - a member of Joe Biden's own party - could shoot down some of the President's biggest plans

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Ep 41: A reckoning for New York's governor

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:56:53 GMT

Two serious scandals are unfolding around Andrew Cuomo. For now, he's staying in office. But how long will he last?

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Ep 40: Jolene, vaccine

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:30:32 GMT

America's willingness to take the vaccine is split down party lines. Can the beloved Dolly Parton bridge the divide?

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Ep 39: The rise and rise of Rishi

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:47:07 GMT

How the Chancellor rewrote the rules of political branding – and embraced the power of the hoody, and the meme.

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Ep 38: Post-pandemic freedom at last?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:13:20 GMT

We've all got the date in our heads: the 21st of June – the great reopening. But is it a realistic deadline?

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Ep 37: The missing patient

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:54:04 GMT

Someone, somewhere in England, has the super-infectious Brazil variant of Covid-19 – and the authorities are racing to track them down.

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Ep36: The story of Shamima Begum

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:15:03 GMT

She left London to join Isis in Syria when she was 15. Now, she's been stripped of her British citizenship and denied any chance to return home. But is Shamima Begum a victim, or a threat?

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Ep 35: A very British business

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:36:45 GMT

Tortoise Media has been investigating one of the UK's richest men and his company. Are they as British as they seem?

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Ep 34: The Prince with a private army

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:17:50 GMT

Erik Prince's mercenary army, Blackwater, was the biggest private army in the world. Is he back in business?

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Ep 33: Harry, Meghan & the Royals: why couldn't they work it out?

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:15:55 GMT

Prince Harry and Meghan's trial separation from the Royal family has just been made permanent. It's not the outcome anyone involved want. So why has it turned to this way?

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Ep 32: Uber for the workers

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:26:12 GMT

A landmark case in the UK Supreme Court could be a fork in the road for Uber

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Ep 31: India cracks down

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:46:42 GMT

A 22-year old activist has been jailed in India for supporting poor farmers. What's going on?

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Ep 30: McDonalds in the dock

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:11:45 GMT

McDonalds stands accused of discriminating against Black owners of its restaurants

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Ep 29: Dubai's billionaire ruler

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:47:52 GMT

The story of a corrupt empire – and the man the West just can't seem to resist.

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Ep 28: Vaccines Inc

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:13:01 GMT

How a horse-racing family created the biggest vaccine-maker in the world

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Ep 27: The falling-out

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:04:50 GMT

A bitter row is threatening to tear apart the Scottish National Party. It matters to the whole of the UK.

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Ep 26: Driving for freedom in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:40:44 GMT

Loujain al-Hathloul spent 3 years in jail in Saudi Arabia for the crime of 'driving while female'. Why has she just been released?

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Ep 25: 306 days with Covid

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:08:02 GMT

Geoff Woolf has spent longer than almost anyone in hospital with Covid. His son Nicky tells his story.

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Ep 24: The forever ponytail

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:03:09 GMT

Tessica Brown put glue on her hair by mistake - and went viral

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Ep 23: The man who risked his life for civilisation

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:09:15 GMT

Khaled Asaad loved Palmyra, a beautiful, ancient Syrian city. But when Isis captured it, his life was on the line.

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Ep 22: The world's richest man retires

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:46:52 GMT

Jeff Bezos is stepping down from running Amazon day to day. What will he do next?

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Ep 21: Escape from Iran

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:25:20 GMT

A British-Iranian man risks everything to avoid being a pawn in a diplomatic game

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Ep 20: The bat woman

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:38:19 GMT

There's a theory that Covid-19 escaped from a lab in Wuhan. Should we take it seriously?

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Ep19: Is the Russian vaccine safe?

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:49:18 GMT

Russia cut corners to develop its Sputnik V covid vaccine. Can we trust it?>

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Zero Covid

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:33:41 GMT

Some countries have decided not to try to live with Covid. They're trying to get rid of it altogether.

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The never-ending power struggle

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:57:31 GMT

The army seizes control in Myanmar

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A man called Swampy

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:16:41 GMT

Britain's best-known environmental activist is up to his old tricks again, underground

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The vaccine queue-jumpers

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:40:29 GMT

How a super-rich Canadian couple sneaked two jabs of the Moderna vaccine by posing as motel workers.

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Hidden homicides

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:54:06 GMT

How many women are being killed - but not counted?

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MeToo finally arrives in Greece

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:30:39 GMT

Why has Greece taken so long to wake up to MeToo?

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The great vaccine gamble

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:55:28 GMT

The UK is betting everything on giving people a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. How sure are we that it will work?

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87 years in jail for criticising the king

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:33:54 GMT

Thailand's playboy monarch cracks down on his critics

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The alien hunter

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:09:51 GMT

A leading scientist says our solar system had a visit from an alien spacecraft. His fellow scientists disagree but he's not backing down

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One man's war against the mafia

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:52:21 GMT

A fearless Italian prosecutor is trying to free Italy from the grip of organised crime

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Why the UK is good at vaccinating

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:46:19 GMT

Nearly everything that could go wrong with the UK's coronavirus response has gone wrong. But not the vaccine roll-out.

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The bravest man in the world?

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:44:19 GMT

The Russian secret service tried to kill politician Alexei Navalny but he doesn't seem intimidated. He's gone back to Russia regardless.

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How to throw away £200m

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:16:18 GMT

The digital currency Bitcoin is so hyper-secure that some people have lost millions by accident

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Donald Trump's executions

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:20:42 GMT

No US president in modern times has sent more people to the death chamber than Donald Trump

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The pop star and the strongman

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:51:18 GMT

Bobi Wine, a Ugandan pop star, is fighting to lead his country. Why is the old president afraid of him?

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On the run from the United States

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:24:58 GMT

Can the American government get its hands on Julian Assange, one of its most wanted?

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The dark story of the Boeing 737 MAX

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:03:07 GMT

After two plane crashes and 346 deaths, Boeing has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a US criminal case. Is that enough?

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7 shots in the back - in self defence?

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:14:18 GMT

Jacob Blake was shot 7 times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin last August - another high-profile victim of police violence. But now the district attorney has decided not to press charges against the police. How can that be?

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Racing ahead: Israel and the vaccine

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:12:48 GMT

Israel is vaccinating its people against coronavirus faster than any other country in world. How are they doing it?

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Where is Jack Ma?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:51:10 GMT

One of the richest men in the world seems to have disappeared. What's going on?

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