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Sensemaker

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our websiteobserver.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contacthello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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6:03

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

Sensemaker ·

2025/05/21

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 NeilanProducer: Karla PatellaHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:17

What did Cassie Ventura’s testimony reveal about Sean...

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2025/05/20

The trial of Sean Combs has finished hearing testimony from the prosecution's main witness: the singer and Combs’ ex-partner Cassie Ventura.Contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline by calling their 24-hour freephone on 0808 2000 247 or visiting https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Karla PatellaHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:59

The boxset boom on the silver screen

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2025/05/19

Why cinema is leaning heavily on the appeal of screening hit television shows.Writer: Vanessa ThorpeProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Claudia WilliamsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our websiteobserver.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or

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6:13

Why is Gen Z going to church?

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2025/05/16

A recent survey suggests Gen Z is fuelling a resurgence in church attendance, especially among Catholics. Why?Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Ada BaruméPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:15

How has President Trump ushered in a new age of...

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2025/05/15

The presidency and personal gain now go hand in hand – and no one has been able to do anything about it.Writer: Patricia ClarkeProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Casey MagloirePhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:32

Israel’s new offensive in Gaza

Sensemaker ·

2025/05/14

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 HadjimatheouProducer: Karla PatellaHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:27

What pushed India and Pakistan to the brink of war?

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2025/05/13

When armed gunmen attacked holiday makers in the Himalayas it reignited a decades-old conflict.Writer and producer: Katie GunningPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:39

The musicians taking on AI

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2025/05/12

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 TapperProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:43

Is Trump succeeding in deporting millions?

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2025/05/09

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 CesareoProducer: Serena CasareoHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:47

The Met Gala’s anti-MAGA resistance

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2025/05/08

This year’s red carpet bonanza celebrated Black tailoring and rejected Trump-era masculinity in a rare moment of defiance.Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Karla PatellaHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:03

Why Reform is no longer the party of old white men

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2025/05/07

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 SylvesterProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:58

Why do councils rent out their parks for summer...

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2025/05/06

Underfunded councils are turning parks into festival grounds to raise cash but this is transforming the meaning of public space in cities.Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Rebecca MooreHost: Claudia WilliamsEpisode photography: Joe Mee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:09

The downsides of weight-loss drugs

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2025/05/02

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 TapperProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Tomini BabsExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:57

The other Tate Brother

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2025/05/01

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 DavisProducer: Katie GunningHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettThe Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our

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6:03

What does the Supreme Court ruling on sex mean in...

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2025/04/30

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 SwinburneProducer: Katie GunningPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreThe Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and

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9:35

Are Chatbots afraid of dying?

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2025/04/29

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 ClarkeProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Tomini BabsPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:22

Why is Russia relying on North Korean troops?

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2025/04/28

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 MooreHost: Tomini BabsPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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5:34

Why is Gen Z obsessed with running?

Sensemaker ·

2025/04/25

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 ButlerProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:37

How did Pope Francis tackle child sexual abuse in the...

Sensemaker ·

2025/04/24

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 ArmstrongProducer: Matt RussellHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See

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8:50

Harvard University versus Trump

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2025/04/23

The world’s richest university is mounting the first serious fightback against the Trump administration. Who will blink first?Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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