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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.Subscribe to The Observer today and get access to: Our podcasts before anyone else A daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a week Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword Recipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or onlineClick here to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:08

Can Trump really sue the BBC?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/13

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 BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:40

Why is Andrew Tate finished?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/12

Young people are moving on from online influencer Andrew Tate.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:33

Could Trump start a new nuclear arms race?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/10

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 BabsWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:14

What does the renters rights act mean for tenants?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/07

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 BaruméProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Casey Magloire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:24

Zohran Mamdani: How to topple Trump

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/06

The young, charismatic socialist has swept to victory in the New York Mayoral election.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:19

Will Rachel Reeves raise taxes?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/05

This week Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave an unexpected and unprecedented speech just three weeks before the government’s annual Budget.Writer: Poppy BullardReporter: Rachel SylvesterProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:46

Is this the end of TV?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/04

In 2026, the UK government will decide whether to end terrestrial TV.Host: Katie GunningWriter: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:47

Why is there so much AI slop?

Sensemaker ·

2025/11/03

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 BullardReporter: Bex SanderHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Michael WhitakerExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:57

Why has the violence escalated in Sudan?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/31

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 MagloireHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:49

How did climate change make Hurricane Melissa worse?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/30

The exceptional Category 5 hurricane that struck Jamaica was made four times more likely by human-induced climate change.Host: Ada BarumeWriter: Jeevan VasagarProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:00

The Israeli settlers waiting to move in to Gaza

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/29

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 BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:21

Are ultra-processed foods making us ill?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/28

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 BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Katie Gunning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:17

Has Trump’s obsession with Greenland helped its people?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/27

When Donald Trump tried to buy Greenland, he forced Denmark to tackle longstanding grievances.Reporter: Isabel ColesWriter: Casey MagloireProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:49

The Louvre heist: What next?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/24

In one of the most audacious art crimes in history, masked thieves raided the Louvre and escaped with France’s crown jewels.Host: Casey MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See

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10:00

How lawless is London?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/23

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 MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Katie Gunning To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.ukDownload the

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7:07

Why are young people toppling governments?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/22

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 LewisProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Andrew ButlerEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:38

Why did Prince Andrew lose his Royal titles?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/21

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 ParrProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:09

Is sport Donald Trump’s new political football?

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/20

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 HumphreysProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:36

Have Reform found that running councils is harder...

Sensemaker ·

2025/10/17

Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending.Host: Tomini BabsWriter: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-ThomasProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our

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