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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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6:15

What does the earthquake mean for Myanmar?

Sensemaker ·

2025/04/02

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 BarumeProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:53

What happens when life at an Antarctic base turns...

Sensemaker ·

2025/04/01

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 MarshallProducer: Rebecca MooreHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:17

Has buy now, pay later gone too far?

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2025/03/31

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:12

Why does Netflix’s Adolescence hit a nerve?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/28

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 McCalligHost: Tomini BabsEpisode Photography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:39

The chancellor’s choices

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/27

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 MacintyreProducer: Xavier GreenwoodHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:14

Why does Donald Trump care so much about South Africa?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/26

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 BaruméProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Claudia WilliamsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:31

Why is there a measles outbreak in Texas?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/25

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 SwinburneProducer: Jess SwinburnePhotography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:04

What is life like in Gaza since the ceasefire collapsed?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/24

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?Why has Israel started bombing Gaza again? Click here to listen to our previous episode: lnk.to/QsqUkGWriter: Chloe HadjimatheouHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:00

Why has Israel started bombing Gaza again?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/21

Israel has resumed heavy airstrikes on Gaza. Why has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to break the ceasefire deal now?Writer: Lilly CheslawProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreSecure your privacy with Surfshark! Go tohttps://surfshark.com/sensemakerfor 4 extra months of Surfshark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:31

Is the hunt for the 100ft wave over?

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2025/03/20

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 BaruméProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Claudia WilliamsSecure your privacy with Surfshark! Go tohttps://surfshark.com/sensemakerfor 4 extra months of Surfshark. Hosted on Acast. See

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6:07

Is Labour’s welfare gamble a risk worth taking?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/19

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 NeilanProducer:Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreEpisode Photography: Roisín Savage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:09

Can Trump really strike a peace deal in Ukraine?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/18

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 HadjimatheouProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Claudia Williams Executive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:10

Manchester United’s theatre of nightmares

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2025/03/17

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 CorbetProducer: Matt RussellHost: Claudia WilliamsEpisode photography: Roisin Savage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:02

Syrian deal gives peace a chance

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/14

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 HadjimatheouProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Tomini BabsExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:39

Andrew Tate lands in Trump’s America

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/13

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?Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Go to https://surfshark.com/sensemaker for 4 extra months of Surfshark.Writer: Phoebe DavisProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography:Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:31

Why is Romantasy so popular?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/12

More and more people are obsessed with books about love stories set in fantasy worlds. What's the appeal?Writer: Aleena AugustineProducer: Xavier GreenwoodHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography:Roisín SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:36

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

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/11

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 CesareoProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:59

Can Trump fix America’s eggflation?

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/10

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 DavisProducer: Gary MarshallHost: Claudia WilliamsEpisode photography: Roisín SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:32

Musk, Trump, and the secretive government overhaul

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/07

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 ClarkeProducer: Patricia ClarkeHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Roisín SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:29

The ceasefire deadlock: What comes next for Israel...

Sensemaker ·

2025/03/06

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?To listen to Chloe Hadjimatheou on The News Meeting click here: lnk.to/2JnIOkWriter: Xavier Greenwood with additional reporting from Lilly Cheslaw.Producer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloirePhotography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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