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Sensemaker

President Trump has offered a range of explanations and justifications for the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in the past few days. Why are there mixed messages? 

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why are there mixed messages about why the US attacked Iran?

An independent inquiry has revealed the scale - of inadequacy in NHS maternity and neonatal services in England – and the devastating emotional and psychological consequences suffered by families. After a series of scandals, what is the state of maternity care in the country?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why are maternity services in England in crisis?

The man known as ‘Clavicular’ has become the face of ‘looksmaxxing’. But where did this internet phenomenon come from?

Watch Ben Zand’s new documentary ‘Why Men Rent Girlfriends (Darker Than You Think)’ HERE.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland 

Host: Ada Barumé

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Who’s the man behind looksmaxxing?

The US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have triggered a conflict which is rapidly spreading across the Middle East. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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What does the bombing of Iran mean for the Middle East?

The man known as ‘El Mencho’ headed up one of the world’s most powerful cartels. What does his killing by the Mexican military mean for the country? 

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire 

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What does the killing of a cartel boss mean for Mexico?

How the fallout from a racial slur at this year’s Bafta awards might change the public’s perception of Tourette’s syndrome.

Writer: Casey Magloire and Amalie Sortland

Producer: Amalie Sortland 

Host: Casey Magloire 

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why did the BBC broadcast a racial slur at the Baftas?

The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria’s highest mountain, has captivated the world’s media. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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How a mountaineer's death could change climbing forever

Youth unemployment in the UK is now higher than the European Union average for the first time since records began. Why are young people finding it so hard to get a job? 

Writer and producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

This episode is sponsored by Babbel. Get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/sensemaker 

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Why is youth unemployment in the UK rising?

Today, four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war shows no sign of ending.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Amalie Sortland

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Russia’s war with Ukraine: four years on

The UK one-in-one-out deal with France to deter migrants from crossing the Channel on small boats entered into force last year. Since then, the deal has faced a number of legal challenges. Has the scheme been a success?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett 

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Is the one-in-one-out asylum policy with France working?

Zolgensma is a life-saving drug but it costs more than a million and a half pounds per patient. Who decides if the NHS can afford it?
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Ep 259: The most expensive drug in the world

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