Sensemaker Podcast
1) Is Nigel Farage’s Reform UK finding it hard to govern?
Soon after winning 10 councils, Reform UK set up a Trump-inspired DOGE department that would cut unnecessary spending.Host: Tomini BabsWriter: Poppy Bullard with reporting from Jon Ungoed-ThomasProduc...Show More
2) Why is Joe Rogan ditching Donald Trump?
Last week, President Trump hosted a roundtable with conservative influencers - but notably absent were manosphere podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von.Writer: Ada BarumeProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Cas...Show More
3) Why are Britain’s clubs closing?
In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029. If you want to listen to more about ...Show More
4) What obstacles does the Gaza peace deal face?
The current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is phase one of the peace deal: a downing of arms to allow the exchange of prisoners and hostages in a set timeframe. But phase two of the plan...Show More
5) Is AI really stealing graduate jobs?
A wave of new graduates has taken to social media to complain that entry-level roles are disappearing as AI takes over. The Observer’s team analysed the data.Host: Claudia WilliamsWriter & Producer: A...Show More
6) Will the ceasefire hold in Gaza?
After just over two years of devastating war, a ceasefire has finally been announced in Gaza.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Lilly Cheslaw and Steve BloomfieldEpi...Show More
7) Is Donald Trump declining cognitively?
After his speech to a room of US generals last week, some experts are beginning to worry about the 79-year-old.Writer: Ada BaruméProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Casey MagloireTo find out more about The...Show More
8) Why is Tony Blair part of Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza?
Talks are underway in Egypt to try and secure an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. For the first time in two years the sides might agree to end the conflict. Under a US proposal former British PM, Tony Bla...Show More
9) The rise of anti-trans threats in the US
Since Donald Trump’s return to office, trans Americans are facing unprecedented legal and social threats - with some now seeking asylum abroad. But for those living in fear, the options for escape are...Show More
10) Can legal aid survive a cyber attack?
A cyber attack on the government’s Legal Aid Agency has resulted in vulnerable people’s data stolen and lawyers without pay.Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Tomini BabsEpisode photo...Show More