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The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.Subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription:Early access, bonus content and ad-free listening to our podcastsA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:15

What does Apple’s new CEO tell us about its future?

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2026/04/24

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has announced that his successor will be the company's current head of hardware, John Ternus. But what does his appointment tell us about Apple’s strategy for the future in an industry increasingly invested in AI?Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Jonathan LewisClip Credit: CBS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:22

Why is Keir Starmer on the ropes?

Sensemaker ·

2026/04/23

Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in?Reporter: Cat NeilanWriter: Poppy BullardProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClip credit: BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:22

Why is the UK paying to switch off wind energy?

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2026/04/22

Wind, solar and nuclear now generate the majority of the UK's energy, but in a bid to promote renewables the government has ended up paying some wind farms to stop generating power, why?Writer: Matt RussellProducer: Ada BaruméClips: Md Blackboi Global Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:50

Trump vs the Pope. What does it mean?

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2026/04/21

A public clash between Donald Trump and the Pope has exposed tensions inside America’s Christian right. Why does this matter?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Michael Whitaker Executive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips: BBC, 9 New Australia, CNN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:23

Why do Reform councillors keep quitting the party?

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2026/04/20

Reform councillors are quitting more than any other party. What is behind the trend and how will it impact the local elections?Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireClip Credit: BBC Politics Midlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:29

Who really revealed Banksy’s identity?

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2026/04/17

For years, many people have claimed to know the identity of Banksy, the anonymous British street artist. Now a recent report claims to have finally unmasked him. Could this cause his work to lose some of its value?Writer: Seun MatilukoProducer: Seun MatilukoHost: Casey Magloire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:30

Why are beta blockers so popular?

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2026/04/16

Data reveals that young women in the UK are increasingly being prescribed beta blockers. What is behind the trend?Read more here - ‘Magic pill’ beta blocker prescriptions for teenage girls rise 90% in a decadeWriter: Casey MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:36

Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon?

Sensemaker ·

2026/04/15

As talks between Israel and Lebanon get underway in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops in southern Lebanon to say that the fighting will continue.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:10

The downfall of Europe’s great populist

Sensemaker ·

2026/04/14

Viktor Orbán built one of Europe’s most entrenched political systems and still lost. What does Hungary’s election result tell us about how populists can be beaten?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Casey MagloireClip Credit: Sky News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:47

We’re losing the race to save the emperor penguin

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2026/04/13

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has placed emperor penguins in the endangered species list with some predicting they could be extinct by the end of the century. Can anything be done to halt their decline?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Jonathan LewisEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Matt RussellClips: CBS News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:13

US vs. China: the new space race

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2026/04/10

Tomorrow morning Artemis II will splash down off the coast of San Diego. What’s next for the $90 billion space programme’s plan to put a human back on the moon?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt RussellClips: CNN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:53

Will the US-Iran ceasefire hold?

Sensemaker ·

2026/04/09

Barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline to obliterate Iran and its infrastructure, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.Host: Jonathan LewisWriter: Amalie SortlandProducer: Jonathan LewisEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettThis episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:55

Why are art heists on the rise?

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2026/04/08

Over the past two years, there have been major thefts from galleries and museums in the Netherlands, France and Italy. So what’s happening?This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:28

Is shared ownership housing really an affordable option?

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2026/04/07

Why some people in shared home ownership schemes don’t feel they're as affordable as they seem.Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Matt RussellHost: Ada BaruméThis episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:04

Is the Iran War diving MAGA?

Sensemaker ·

2026/04/02

Is the war in Iran impacting MAGA support for Donald Trump, if so, why? Writer: Casey MagloireProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Matt RussellClip credit: The Economist, NBC news, Forbes Breaking News, CNN and MS NowThis episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:51

How is the Iran war affecting our cost of living?

Sensemaker ·

2026/04/01

The impact of the war in Iran is being felt around the world. But how is it affecting the UK?Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClip from NBC News.This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:27

The economics of K-pop and BTS

Sensemaker ·

2026/03/31

The world’s biggest boyband are back from their hiatus and set to go on a 82-date tour, but what impact will their return to the spotlight have on the Korean economy?Writer: Casey MagloireProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper CorbettClips from 9 News Australia, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC News, Asia One News, Channel News Asia, 7NEWS Australia, Bloomberg News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:00

Are war crimes happening in the Iran war?

Sensemaker ·

2026/03/30

Several leading figures have come out and warned both sides in the Iran war could be at risk of committing war crimes. But what does this mean?Host: Casey MagloireWriter: Matt RussellProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:37

Why are Meta and Google liable for social media...

Sensemaker ·

2026/03/27

Social media companies have largely avoided responsibility for the impact their products have on people’s lives. But a new court ruling may change that.Host: Andrew ButlerWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper CorbettClips used in the episode were from The New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:27

What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England...

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2026/03/26

The House of Lords has voted to stop criminalising women for late term abortions. What will this mean for women in England and Wales?Host: Casey MagloireWriter: Ada BaruméProducer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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