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Sensemaker

As conflict continues in the Middle East, oil and gas prices have soared. What could that mean for the UK economy? 

Writer: Madeleine Parr

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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War in the Middle East: How bad is the economic shock?

BrewDog was once the craft beer industry’s loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work. 

Writer: Poppy Bullard

Producer: Amalie Sortland

Host: Ada Barumé

Episode photography: Joe Mee

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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What went wrong at BrewDog?

The Home Secretary has announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. What is the government actually proposing?

Writer: Serena Cesareo

Producer: Serena Cesareo

Host: Casey Magloire

Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett 

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What does Britain's immigration shake-up mean?

The influencer capital of the world has been the target of Iranian missiles as conflict has spread across the Middle East. How has it changed the content they post? 

Host: Casey Magloire

Writer & Producer: Ada Barumé

Episode Photography: Joe Mee

Executive producer: Jasper Corbett

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How are Dubai’s influencers reacting to conflict in the Middle East?

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?

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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