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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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8:26

What does Europe do about Russian drones?

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2025/10/03

On Wednesday, European leaders gathered in Copenhagen to confront a growing threat: Russian drone incursions in European airspace.Writer & 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 acast.com/privacy for

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7:24

Why are Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall performing in...

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2025/10/02

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

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10:09

A breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

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2025/10/01

New hope for sufferers of Huntington’s disease after the discovery of a treatment which could radically slow the disease.Writer: James TapperProducer:Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Sophia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:13

Andy Burnham or Jeremy Corbyn: Where next for the...

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2025/09/30

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 toZarah Sultana, 750,000 people have registered interest in the party.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore 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 Tortoise app –

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10:47

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

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2025/09/29

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 BabsWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Alexi MostrousEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive 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

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6:47

Could TikTok become MAGATok?

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2025/09/26

The US government says it has agreed a deal which would see a portion of TikTok owned by US investors.Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:37

Has JADE broken the girl group curse?

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2025/09/25

Girl group members turned solo artists have traditionally struggled to find success in Britain.Has Jade Thirlwall from Little Mixfinally broken the curse?To listen to this story and more, listen to The Observer's brand new culture podcast We Have Notes - HEREWriter: Casey MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:33

What’s Ben & Jerry’s without Jerry?

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2025/09/24

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 BabsWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive 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

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9:53

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

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2025/09/23

Jimmy Kimmel’s show might be returning but his cancellation reveals the way the Trump administration is wielding power.Writer & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sophia FentonExecutive 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 acast.com/privacy for more

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7:51

Who’s funding Tommy Robinson?

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2025/09/22

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 SimpsonProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Andrew ButlerEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:33

Did Trump and Starmer answer the Epstein question?

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2025/09/19

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 NeilanProducer: 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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8:45

How does Trump rule like a king?

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2025/09/18

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 SanderProducer: 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

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7:56

Israel launches Gaza City offensive

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2025/09/17

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 BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive 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

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8:46

Is meme culture tied to Charlie Kirk's death?

Sensemaker ·

2025/09/16

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 WoolfProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore & Jasper CorbettTo 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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8:25

Who are the lost artists of Ancient Egypt?

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2025/09/15

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 CummingProducer: 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

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6:56

Climate scientists vs. Donald Trump

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2025/09/12

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 MagloireProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Katie GunningTo 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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6:26

How might Nato respond to Russian drones over Poland?

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2025/09/11

Early on Wednesday morning Poland announced that for the first time Nato jets had shot down Russian drones in its airspace.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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6:02

Who is the Somali judge with 1.5 million TikTok...

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2025/09/10

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 BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:51

Who are the winners and losers of the cabinet reshuffle?

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2025/09/09

What does the recent cabinet reshuffle tell us about the new direction of the Labour party and the government?Writer: Casey MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:36

Who’s the new editor of American Vogue?

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2025/09/08

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 ArmstrongProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettTo 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

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