Sensemaker Podcast
1) Why has the Middle East conflict spread to Lebanon?
After the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes on Israel. As the conflict intensifies, what is life like for civilians on the ground? Writer: Ada Baru...Show More
2) The Meningitis outbreak: How serious is it?
The UK Health Security Agency has declared an urgent public health alert following a meningitis outbreak in Kent that has left two young people dead.Host: Ada BaruméWriter & Producer: Amalie SortlandE...Show More
3) Anthropic vs the Pentagon: who decides how AI is used?
Last week, Anthropic entered a legal battle with the US government after refusing to comply with terms related to the military use of its AI. As a result, the company is being cast as the “good guy” i...Show More
4) Why are Iranian footballers refusing asylum?
On the 9th March, five members of the Iranian national women's football team were granted asylum by the Australian government, but only two of them want to accept the offer. Writer: Poppy Bullard...Show More
5) The Mandelson files: How much did Starmer know?
The government has released the first batch of documents linked to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. What’s in them?Host: Casey MagloireWriter & Producer: Amalie Sortland...Show More
6) How to win an Oscar
The finale of this year’s awards season takes place this Sunday, with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering in LA for the 98th Academy Awards - also known as the Oscars. But how do Oscar campaigns impac...Show More
7) War in the Middle East: How bad is the economic shock?
As conflict continues in the Middle East, oil and gas prices have soared. What could that mean for the UK economy? Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photograp...Show More
8) What went wrong at BrewDog?
BrewDog was once the craft beer industry’s loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work. Writer: Poppy BullardProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Ada...Show More
9) What does Britain's immigration shake-up mean?
The Home Secretary has announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. What is the government actually proposing?Writer: Serena CesareoProducer: Serena CesareoHost: Casey Maglo...Show More
10) How are Dubai’s influencers reacting to conflict in the Middle East?
The influencer capital of the world has been the target of Iranian missiles as conflict has spread across the Middle East. How has it changed the content they post? Host: Casey MagloireWriter & P...Show More