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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

How to fix the world's plastic pollution?

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/14

The world is finally coming together to try and deal with the problem of plastic pollution. But can they succeed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:22

The death of a Palestinian activist in the West Bank

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/13

A Palestinian activist, shot by an Israeli settler, filmed his own death. The Israeli authorities have said the settler, who runs an outpost in the occupied West Bank, will not face charges.Host: Casey MagloireProducer: Casey MagloirePhotography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:20

Should the police reveal the personal details of...

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/12

The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called on the police to release more information about alleged criminals, such as their immigration status and ethnicity.Writer: Rachel SylvesterProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photography: Lynda LairdExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:20

Haiti’s cultural heritage at threat from violent gangs

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/11

The renowned Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, that attracted artists, celebrities and journalists for more than a century has been burned to the ground by criminal gangs.Writer, producer and host: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore and Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:49

The Macrons vs Candace Owens

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/08

How did a baseless claim that the first lady of France is a man become one of the world’s biggest conspiracy theories?Writer: Phoebe DavisHost: Claudia WilliamsPhotography:Producer: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:25

Could age verification make the internet more dangerous?

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/07

The Online Safety Act requires users to hand over detailed personal information but there’s a lack of transparency about what happens to this data afterwards.Host: Tomini BabsWriter: Bex SanderProducer: Poppy BullardPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:26

Why is life so tough for migrant workers in Jersey?

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/06

Work permits are controlled by a migrant’s employer and holders can only stay on the island for nine months at a time.To listen to Ada Barumé and Orlando Crowcroft’s Slow Newscast investigation into migrant workers on the island click HERE.Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:50

What’s happening to Palestine Action supporters?

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2025/08/05

Palestine Action was proscribed on 5 July, putting the direct action group in the same legal category as groups such as al-Qaida and Islamic State. Since then, around 200 people have been arrested for supporting the group.To read Jon’s interview with Deborah Hinton click HERE.Writer: Jon Ungoed-ThomasProducer: Poppy BullardHost:Tomini BabsEpisode photography:Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:36

Compensated for an exorcism

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/04

Matthew Drapper was subjected to an exorcism to rid him of the “demonic possession” of homosexuality.Writer: Phoebe DavisHost: Tomini BabsPhotography: Sofia FentonProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:04

Are credit card companies the biggest force in online...

Sensemaker ·

2025/08/01

Hundreds of thousands of games have disappeared from platforms in a crackdown, raising questions about who should be making decisions about content moderation.Host: Tomini BabsWriter: Bex SanderProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Rebecca MooreEpisodic Artwork by Darling Demon Eclipse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:44

What are we losing when we turn forests into farmland?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/31

According to the world’s biggest bird survey, clearing rainforest to make way for cattle farms is even more harmful to biodiversity than we thought.Writer: James TapperProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:22

How much aid is getting through to Gaza?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/30

Israel has initiated daily pauses in its military operations - to allow more aid to get into Gaza. But how much aid is getting through and will it be enough for the Palestinians who rely on it?Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Poppy BullardHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:23

Can ChatGPT replace my therapist?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/29

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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7:16

How did the Lionesses do it again?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/28

The England women’s football team won the Euros for a second time, after they defeated Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final, having drawn 1-1 after extra time, two years after they lost to the same opponent in the World Cup final.Writer: 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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6:28

Can a new drug help us to live longer?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/25

The pharmaceutical industry is pursuing what some consider to be the holy grail: developing and licensing the first drug that slows the body's natural aging process.Writer: Jon Ungoed-ThomasProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Tomini BabsExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:02

Can Donald Trump deport more than a million...

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/24

The Trump administration is setting the stage for what might become the largest deportation of illegal immigrants in US history. Can it succeed?Writer: Stephen ArmstrongProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireTo 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 journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story,

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7:50

How did Volodomyr Zelensky’s choice of clothing spark...

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/23

How Ukraine’s president, Volodomyr Zelensky, sparked a $200 million dollar crypto bet and an online rebellion through his choice of clothing.Writer: Bex SanderProducer: Katie GunningHost: Ada BarumeEditor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:42

What does the Afghan data leak mean for the 18,000...

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/21

In 2022, a UK Special Forces official accidentally leaked the names of over 18,000 Afghan nationals, British special forces operatives and MI6 agents, putting thousands of lives at risk if the information fell into the wrong hands.Writer: James TapperProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Ada Barume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:59

Why are sportswomen facing more abuse than ever?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/21

Women’s sports stars are receiving more abuse than men, but can’t afford to leave social media.The interview with Katie Boulter is from BBC Sports.Writer: Jessica HaydenProducer: Amalie SortlandExecutive producer: Rebecca MoorePhotography: Alex Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:49

Why is Trump splitting with MAGA over Epstein?

Sensemaker ·

2025/07/18

President Trump has spent his political career promoting conspiracy theories for electoral gain, now he’s trying to shut down one of the most enduring of the lot.Writer: Fred HarterProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Alex JonesExecutive Producer: Rebecca Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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