Sensemaker

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The case of the Austrian climber who was found guilty of manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria’s highest mountain, has captivated the world’s media.  Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hos...

Today, four years after Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war shows no sign of ending. Host: Casey Magloire Writer: Amalie Sortland Producer: Poppy Bullard Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK one-in-one-out deal with France to deter migrants from crossing the Channel on small boats entered into force last year. Since then, the deal has faced a number of legal challenges. Has the scheme been a success? Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Serena Cesareo Host: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as prince Andrew, has become the first member of the royal family since Charles I.  Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Ada Barumé Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia last week, gun control in Canada is under scrutiny. Host: Ada Barumé Writer: Amalie Sortland Producer: Jess Swinburne Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Poppy Bullard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to a King’s College London report published last week the UK has been underreporting nitazene-related deaths by up to a third. Why has the UK become a hotspot for the extremely potent opioid? Writer: Jonathan Lewis Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: Joe Mee Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some areas of the UK have faced their wettest winters on record.  Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Ada Barumé  Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The recent sentencing of activist Jimmy Lai and the conviction of the father of activist Anna Kwok in the same week marks a new phase in China’s crackdown on activists. How far is Beijing prepared to go to silence dissent? Writer: Jess Swinburne Producer: Jess Swinburne Photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the pandemic, online chess has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity. Now tensions are rising between new personalities and an old guard who want to protect the game’s traditional format. Writer & Producer: Jonathan Lewis Host: Ada Barume Episode photography: Sofia Fenton Executive Producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a second civilian is killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, pressure is mounting for a formal investigation into the shooting. Trump has recalled the senior border patrol commander in charge of the operation in Minneapolis, but does this represent a real scaling back of immigration enforcement in Minnesota? Writer: Madeleine Parr Producer: Madeleine Parr Host: Ada Barumé Episode photography: S...

After widespread protests in Iran, the regime has reasserted control. Now, evidence showing the scale of the violence is starting to emerge. With America threatening military attack, will the Iranian regime be able to survive? Writer: Serena Cesareo Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Ada Barumé Executive Producer: Gary Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some 60 countries have been invited to join the Board, and each would have to pay a billion dollars if they want to become permanent members. Trump will be its inaugural Chairman, a position he can hold for life.  Writer: Poppy Bullard Producer: Poppy Bullard Host: Casey Magloire   Episode photography: Sofia Fenton  Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...