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The Observer

The Sensemaker from The Observer - one story every day to make sense of the world.

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Sensemaker

More than 1.5 million people in the UK now use weight-loss injections like Mounjaro. But as official prices rise by as much as 140%, illegal trade is growing too.

Writer: James Tapper and Jessica Hayden

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Alex Jones

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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The black market for weight loss drugs

Comedy game show Taskmaster is about to air its 20th UK series and has spawned versions all over the world. We discover its secrets.

Writer: Rachael Healy

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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How did Taskmaster conquer the world?

Computer chip company Nvidia’s revenue is soaring to record highs, but an MIT report found 95% of companies investing in generative AI haven’t made money from it.

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Is the AI bubble about to burst?

A new wave of influencers are urging their followers to go outside in the hottest part of the day, skip SPF and even lie on towels that attract sunlight.

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Why is tanning back in style?

3D printing technology is used to re-construct the faces of injured Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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How to reconstruct a face

What does one transfer window influencers tell us about the growing power of digital natives and our relationship with the truth? 

Writer: Rory Smith

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Claudia Williams

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore 

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Who is football whisperer, Indy Kaila?

A High Court injunction, granted to Epping Forest District Council, will mean the end of asylum seekers being housed in a local hotel. 

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland with additional reporting from Xavier Greenwood

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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Have the protestors outside The Bell Hotel won?

Millions of Afghans who fled decades ago are now being returned from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran as part of one of the largest deportations in recent history.

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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What happens to women forced to return to Afghanistan?

One region in western Ukraine has become a key sticking point in President Trump’s attempts to bring the war to an end.

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Tomini Babs

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore 

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What is Putin’s price for peace?

ADHD prescriptions have risen 18% year on year in England since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

Head to our website observer.co.uk 

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Why are ADHD cases on the rise?

Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Three years after the incident and 8 months after he was found guilty in a US court – he’s still denying it. 

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Ep 661: Megan Thee Stallion says she’ll “never be the same"

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