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Sensemaker

Is the war in Iran impacting MAGA support for Donald Trump, if so, why? 

Writer: Casey Magloire

Producer: Casey Magloire 

Host: Ada Barume

Episode photography: Joe Mee 

Executive Producer: Matt Russell 

Clip credit: The Economist, NBC news, Forbes Breaking News, CNN and MS Now

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

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Is the Iran War diving MAGA?

The impact of the war in Iran is being felt around the world. But how is it affecting the UK? 

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

Clip from NBC News.

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How is the Iran war affecting our cost of living?

The world’s biggest boyband are back from their hiatus and set to go on a 82-date tour, but what impact will their return to the spotlight have on the Korean economy? 

Writer: Casey Magloire 

Producer: Amalie Sortland 

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

Clips from 9 News Australia, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC News, Asia One News, Channel News Asia, 7NEWS Australia, Bloomberg News.

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The economics of K-pop and BTS

Several leading figures have come out and warned both sides in the Iran war could be at risk of committing war crimes. But what does this mean?

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Matt Russell

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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Are war crimes happening in the Iran war?

Social media companies have largely avoided responsibility for the impact their products have on people’s lives. But a new court ruling may change that.

Host: Andrew Butler

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

Clips used in the episode were from The New York Times.

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Why are Meta and Google liable for social media addiction?

The House of Lords has voted to stop criminalising women for late term abortions. What will this mean for women in England and Wales? 

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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What’s behind changes to the abortion law in England and Wales?

As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. Will this mean regime change in the communist country? 

Writer: Jonathan Lewis

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett 

Credits: The New York Times, The New Yorker and WNYC Studios

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Is Cuba Donald Trump’s next target?

Two lawsuits allege that artificial intelligence chatbots, like ChatGPT, have encouraged people to commit harm not just to themselves, but to others. 

Reporter: Patricia Clarke

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Poppy Bullard

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Matt Russell

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Are AI chatbots encouraging violence?

Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have been narrowly rejected, just as similar efforts across the UK begin to stall.

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Matt Russell

Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

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Why did Scotland reject assisted dying?

After the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes on Israel. As the conflict intensifies, what is life like for civilians on the ground? 

Writer: Ada Barumé

Producer: Ada Barumé

Host: Casey Magloire 

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Why has the Middle East conflict spread to Lebanon?

The UK Health Security Agency has declared an urgent public health alert following a meningitis outbreak in Kent that has left two young people dead.

Host: Ada Barumé

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

Some clips used in the episode were from the BBC.

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