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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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7:41

Is Trump scaling back ICE’s operations in Minnesota?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/29

After a second civilian is killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, pressure is mounting for a formal investigation into the shooting. Trump has recalled the senior border patrol commander in charge of the operation in Minneapolis, but does this represent a real scaling back of immigration enforcement in Minnesota?Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Madeleine ParrHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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9:31

Will the Iranian regime survive?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/28

After widespread protests in Iran, the regime has reasserted control. Now, evidence showing the scale of the violence is starting to emerge. With America threatening military attack, will the Iranian regime be able to survive?Writer: Serena CesareoProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BaruméExecutive Producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:41

Will Donald Trump’s Board of Peace bring stability to...

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/27

Some 60 countries have been invited to join the Board, and each would have to pay a billion dollars if they want to become permanent members. Trump will be its inaugural Chairman, a position he can hold for life.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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8:03

Could social media be banned for under 16s in the UK?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/26

With a vote of support in the house of Lords, the government is under increasing pressure to ban social media for under 16s. But will Keir Starmer back a ban?Writer:Ada BaruméProducer:Ada BaruméHost: Casey Magloire : Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:37

How far will Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian go?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/23

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum. It has been in Donald Trump's cross-hairs since the start of his second term, as he vows to kill off ‘woke’. How far will Donald Trump go in using the Smithsonian to rewrite American history?Writer: Jess SwinburneProducer: Amalie SortlandPhotography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:58

Why are podcasters talking about birth rates?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/22

Diary of CEO host Steven Bartlett faced backlash online following an interview with Christopher Williamson where they hypothesise the reason for the declining birth rate. Is the birth rate declining and should we be concerned?Writer: Casey MagloireProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:49

Will Trump set his sights on the Norwegian...

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2026/01/21

President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland is part of a growing quest for influence in the Arctic, the planet’s coldest frontier, where Russia has interests in Norwegian archipelago Svalbard.Host: Casey MagloireWriter and Producer: Amalie SortlandEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:22

Is China’s new London ‘super-embassy’ a threat?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/20

This week, the government is expected to decide whether to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London. Critics warn it could be used for cyber attacks or as a base for espionage. Could it pose a threat to national security?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:10

Why are thousands of homes in South East England...

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/19

Tens of thousands of people in South East England have been without water for days. What’s gone wrong and how much is the water company South East Water, to blame?Host: Casey MagloireWriter: Ada BaruméProducer: Amalie SortlandExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:19

America’s war on immigration

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/16

A year into Donald Trump’s second term, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has become America’s most powerful – and in some quarters most feared – federal agency.Writer: Serena CesareoProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:22

How applicants that failed vetting became Met police...

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/15

On the 8th of January, the Metropolitan Police released a report into failures in vetting and recruitment of officers involved in misconduct or criminal offences.Host: Ada BarumeWriter: Amalie SortlandProducer: Casey MagloireAdditional reporting: Madeleine ParrEpisode Photography: Sofia FentonExecutive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:30

Is high protein food guidance a bad thing?

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/14

Last week the US inverted its food pyramid, placing high protein foods like meat and dairy at the top. How did we get here and is this good food guidance?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Ada BarumeEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:42

A brutal crackdown in Iran

Sensemaker ·

2026/01/13

Hundreds have reportedly been killed in violent clashes with police as protests demanding regime change erupt across Iran.Host: Casey MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy BullardEpisode Photography: Joe MeeExecutive producer: Jasper Corbett 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?

Sensemaker ·

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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