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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 online Click 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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Why did a Russian warship fire at a British yacht?

2026/06/19

A Russian military vessel fired warning shots near a British couple as they sailed across the English channel. Why did it happen and does it matter? Host and writer: Madeleine Parr Producer: Katie Gunning Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the UK’s social media ban work?

2026/06/18

On Monday the Prime Minister announced that the government will be banning social media for all under 16s in the UK. But what does that really mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s in the US-Iran deal and will it work?

2026/06/17

On Sunday evening, a framework deal between the US and Iran was signed to end the four-month war. Will the deal last? Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How social media is fuelling far-right riots

2026/06/16

The UK has seen far-right riots in the wake of two attacks in recent weeks - in Southampton and Belfast. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s behind the Nigel Farage crypto scam?

2026/06/15

Last week, X users were flooded with images of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage fighting Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England. The images were fake, but what were they trying to achieve? Host: Andrew Butler Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Reporter: Patricia Clarke Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The business of climbing Everest

2026/06/12

An Everest guide was discovered close to death after surviving on the mountainside for six day, after he was left by the rest of his climbing party. What can the incident tells us about safety precautions on the world's tallest mountain? Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Ada Barumé Clips: [email protected], BBC news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s behind the protests against the Kushner-Trump luxury development in Albania?

2026/06/11

Protests in Albania against a planned luxury resort development linked to Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner may be evolving into a broader political movement. Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Clip credits: Reuters, David Senra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are football World Cup tickets so expensive?

2026/06/10

Despite assurances that the men's football World Cup would sell out, thousands of tickets are still available on resale sites, at hugely inflated prices. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Ghana criminalising LGBTQ+ people?

2026/06/09

In recent years, several African countries have rowed back on LGBTQ+ rights, the latest being Ghana. Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Jonathan Lewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Gen Z increasingly discontent with AI?

2026/06/08

Booing AI at graduation ceremonies in the US is becoming a trend. What’s behind it? Host: Madeleine Parr Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout from the Henry Nowak case

2026/06/05

The police’s treatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed after he had been stabbed, has prompted riots in Southampton, and allegations of a two-tier policing system. Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Madeleine Parr Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Trump’s endgame in Cuba?

2026/06/04

As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. But will these threats form the US president back fire? Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why can cold water be so dangerous?

2026/06/03

More than a dozen people have died trying to cool off during the May heatwave. When does swimming in cold water become fatal? Writer: Ada Barumé Producer: Ada Barumé Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Editor: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pope’s AI warning

2026/06/02

Last week Pope Leo chose to focus on the dangers of artificial intelligence during his first major teaching. Why did he decide to concentrate on AI? Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Jonathan Lewis Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will an El Niño event cause even hotter summers?

2026/06/01

There are reports of a super El Niño on the way. But what would that mean for the UK and the world's weather? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.6 out of 5

15 reviews

★★★★★

ABJE93 2024/02/15

Great daily podcast

Very informative episodes.

★★★★☆

Minkette6 2022/10/28

Bite-sized but nutritious

For a podcast whose episodes average about 7 minutes in length, this show manages to cover a remarkable variety of subjects, many of them weighty and ...

★★★★★

ytown939 2021/10/19

Short and to the Point

I enjoy the brief news stories which I find informative and the information makes sense.

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