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The Observer

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

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 

Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists

If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com

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Sensemaker

New hope for sufferers of Huntington’s disease after the discovery of a treatment which could radically slow the disease. 

Writer: James Tapper

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Sophia Fenton

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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A breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

It’s easy to write off the launch of Your Party as a side-show, away from the centre of politics in Westminster. But, according to Zarah Sultana, 750,000 people have registered interest in the party. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Episode photography: Joe Mee

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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Andy Burnham or Jeremy Corbyn: Where next for the British left?

An investigation from The Observer has found there’s a financial link between RFK Jr. and supplement companies that market alternatives to Tylenol.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland, with reporting by Alexi Mostrous

Episode Photography: Sophia 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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What’s really behind Trump’s war on painkillers?

The US government says it has agreed a deal which would see a portion of TikTok owned by US investors. 

Writer: Stephen Armstrong

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Could TikTok become MAGATok?

Girl group members turned solo artists have traditionally struggled to find success in Britain. Has Jade Thirlwall from Little Mix finally broken the curse?

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Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire

Host: Casey Magloire 

Episode photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Has JADE broken the girl group curse?

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand, resigned after he claimed the company had been “silenced” on issues like Gaza.

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sophia 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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What’s Ben & Jerry’s without Jerry?

Jimmy Kimmel’s show might be returning but his cancellation reveals the way the Trump administration is wielding power.

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sophia 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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What’s the link between Jimmy Kimmel and Project 2025?

Tommy Robinson has transformed from a scrappy activist, to a slick media performer at the heart of the UK’s far-right movement. 

Writer: John Simpson

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Andrew Butler

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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Who’s funding Tommy Robinson?

Donald Trump was asked if he had sympathy for Peter Mandelson - the former UK ambassador to Washington - who was recently sacked for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. 

Writer: Cat Neilan

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

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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Did Trump and Starmer answer the Epstein question?

Since returning to the White House in January, President Trump has issued more than 200 executive orders. Yet so far, only 20 proposed bills have become law.

Writer: Bex Sander

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

To find out more about The Observer:

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How does Trump rule like a king?

The rebel group, M23 have taken control of a second city in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. What do they want? And is there anything that can be done to bring peace to a country after three decades of conflict? 

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Tomini Babs

Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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How are M23 rebels and mineral smuggling driving violence in the DRC?

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