Sensemaker Podcast
1) How could the government tackle antisemitism?
Just under a fortnight ago, two Jewish men were stabbed on the street in Golders Green in North London, the latest in a string of attacks against Jewish people.Writer: Madeleine ParrProducer: Ama...Show More
2) Why does South Africa have a xenophobia problem?
Videos of mobs of people attacking immigrants in South Africa have gone viral over the past few months. Where is all of this anger coming from?Writer: Seun MatilukoHost: Jonathan LewisProducer: ...Show More
3) How could thousands of miscarriages be prevented?
A long-standing policy in the UK means many women must have three miscarriages before investigations begin. But that’s now set to change.Writer: Seun MatilukoProducer: Amalie SortlandHost: Madele...Show More
4) Why is Elon Musk suing OpenAI?
Tech giant Elon Musk is suing the company he cofounded, OpenAI, as well as his co founders. The dispute hinges on the company’s not for profit status, but what will it mean for the future of AI?Writer...Show More
5) Are stalking cases soaring in Britain?
New data suggests that stalking offences have increased fiftyfold in England and Wales in the last decade. What explains the rise?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Jonathan LewisEpis...Show More
6) Will the government’s plan to stop young people smoking work?
A law will make it illegal for people born after 2008 from buying tobacco in the UKWriter: Poppy BullardProducer: Casey MagloireHost: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Joe MeeExecutive Producer...Show More
7) Why is the Michael Jackson biopic such a hit?
In cinemas around the world crowds are gathering to sing, and even dance along to the new Micheal Jackson biopic. Does that mean the controversial ‘King of Pop’ is uncancellable?Writer: Ada Barumé and...Show More
8) How a sub-2 hour marathon finally happened
Until Sunday, no one in history had run a sub-2 hour marathon. So how did Sabastian Sawe do it?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Casey Magloire Host: Casey MagloireEpisode photography: Executive Pr...Show More
9) Why your hayfever is getting worse
Climate change and pollutants are making your allergies worse. But could the health consequences of warming weather be even more serious in the future?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Casey MagloireHos...Show More
10) Is Ticketmaster ripping off fans?
A jury in the US has won a case against Ticketmaster, claiming that they have monopolised the ticketing industry. What does this mean for concert goers? Writer, producer and Host: Casey Magloire&...Show More