Sensemaker Podcast
1) Will we see driverless cars on the streets of London this year?
Waymo plans to roll out its driverless taxi service in London by the end of this year. But there are still obstacles the company needs to overcome to put autonomous vehicles on the road. Writer: ...Show More
2) What’s holding up the assisted dying bill?
The assisted dying bill could be thrown out if it is not passed in the House of Lords by the end of this parliamentary session. Why is it taking so long to be voted through?Writer: Ada BaruméProducer:...Show More
3) Are British pubs dying?
Pub-owners and Landlords have been campaigning for more action from the government since last November’s budget when changes to business rates were announced. Writer: Poppy BullardProducer:...Show More
4) The battle for the heart of chess
Since the pandemic, online chess has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity. Now tensions are rising between new personalities and an old guard who want to protect the game’s traditional format. Wri...Show More
5) Is Trump scaling back ICE’s operations in Minnesota?
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 th...Show More
6) Will the Iranian regime survive?
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 ...Show More
7) Will Donald Trump’s Board of Peace bring stability to Gaza?
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 ho...Show More
8) Could social media be banned for under 16s in the UK?
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: &nbs...Show More
9) How far will Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian go?
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 Sm...Show More
10) Why are podcasters talking about birth rates?
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 a...Show More