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Sensemaker

The recent release of Epstein files has sparked a fresh crisis over former Prince Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Can the royals distance themselves from Andrew?

Last week an illegal waste dump was found on the outskirts of Liverpool. It’s believed to be one of the biggest of its kind ever found in the UK. But who is behind it?

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton 

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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The UK’s million pound illegal waste problem

Why the rising cost of repaying student debt could become a big problem for the government?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Amalie Sortland

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why are so many people trapped by student debt?

On Sunday night, one of the biggest stars in the world took over the Super Bowl Halftime show, but why was it so controversial? 

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Jess Swinburne 

Host: Ada Barume 

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell 

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The politics behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance

Top social media companies are facing allegations of designing their websites to be addictive. As the first case goes to trial, what is at stake?

Host: Ada Barumé 

Writer & Producer: Madeleine Parr

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why are the social media giants on trial?

The fallout from Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein is putting Prime Minister Keir Starmer under increasing pressure.

Host: Ada Barumé 

Writer & Producer: Matt Russell

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Why does the Peter Mandelson scandal threaten to bring down Starmer?

There is a growing demand for surrogacy despite debates surrounding the ethics of it.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

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Why is surrogacy controversial?

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: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Will we see driverless cars on the streets of London this year?

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 Barumé

Producer: Jonathan Lewis

Host: Casey Magloire 

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What’s holding up the assisted dying bill?

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 Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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Are British pubs dying?

History was made last week when Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the first ever Black woman to serve as a United States Supreme Court judge. But her confirmation hearings were marred by baseless verbal attacks from Republican Senators. Why did they do it?
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Ep 323: Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history

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