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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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13:18

Why do MPs want to boycott Elon Musk’s X over...

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/12

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 LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:27

The seized oil tankers

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/09

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 MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Poppy Bullard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:10

Why are Brits losing their citizenship?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/08

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 MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireReporters: John Simpson and Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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9:07

Which countries in Latin America might Trump target...

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/07

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 ButlerWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:03

Are high streets losing the battle against gambling?

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2026/01/06

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

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8:51

Why did America attack Venezuela?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/05

On Saturday morning, the United States of America bombed Venezuela and captured its President, Nicolás Maduro.What happened and why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:13

Can you spot the AI video?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/02

With AI-generated videos and images spreading online, platforms are stepping up efforts to identify and label them.Writer: Casey MagloireProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:37

Can ChatGPT replace my therapist? (Revisited)

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2026/01/01

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 BarumeProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Tomini Babs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:24

The downsides of weight-loss drugs (Revisited)

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/31

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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9:49

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

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2025/12/30

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 to https://surfshark.com/sensemaker for 4 extra months of Surfshark. Hosted on Acast. See

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7:17

How to hack Mount Everest (Revisited)

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/29

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 SwinburneProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Casey MagloirePhotography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:28

Why is Gen Z going to church? (Revisited)

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/26

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

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9:37

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

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/25

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 MacintyreWriter/ Producer: Patricia ClarkeHost: Claudia WilliamsPhotography: Roisin SavageExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:31

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

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/24

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 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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7:31

Palestine Action’s youngest hunger striker

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/23

Now into her 52nd day of refusing to eat, the jailed Palestine Action protester Qesser Zuhrah is in mortal dangerReporter: John SimpsonWriter: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:43

Who controls the Himalayas’ water?

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/22

China has started construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory.Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Andrew ButlerEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:31

Why are doctors striking during a flu outbreak?

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/19

Resident doctors make up about half of all NHS doctors so NHS leaders are anxious about how the service will cope.Host: Casey MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:35

How does the Employment Rights Bill change sick pay?

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/18

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 BarumeProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:34

Why is Trump targeting Venezuela?

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/17

Yesterday the US military carried out strikes against three boats in the Pacific, which it claims were engaged in drug trafficking.Host: Casey MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Michael WhitakerExecutive producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:19

Rising antisemitism before the Bondi Beach shooting

Sensemaker ·

2025/12/16

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

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